Close-up of a fierce Viking King pushing through slick black mud, his dark metal helmet adorned with two imposing ebony horns. His face is marked by dark warpaint and a rugged black beard, his expression a storm of anger and defiance. A distinct scar runs across his face, adding to his formidable aura. Clenched in his hand is a formidable Viking axe, the embodiment of his might. Cinematic lighting casts dramatic shadows, with volumetric rays piercing the moody atmosphere, while glistening mud drips from his armor and skin, enhancing the scene's raw intensity.