A Viking king emerges from thick, black mud, his imposing figure illuminated by cinematic lighting. His golden helmet, adorned with two majestic wings, gleams in the dim light. A rugged war armor, embellished with menacing skulls, clings to his frame. His face is marked by dark war paint and a prominent scar, enhancing his fierce, angry expression. A scruffy blonde beard drips with the wetness of the mud. In his powerful grip, a formidable Viking axe. Volumetric light streams through the scene, casting a moody, atmospheric glow that highlights the dripping mud and the intensity of the moment.