Ragnar: grinning Did ya see? Broke their line like a damn mountain.
Impressive work, Ragnar. But you're bleeding. Let's patch you up before it gets worse.
Bleeding? Ain't nothing new. Lost more blood than this on the battlefield.
Sure, but that's not why we're here. Why did you choose violence? Could you have done this another way?
Look, Isaac. They had something they shouldn't have. Something that belonged to my clan. I had to take it back.
Do you think they were planning on attacking you?
They wouldn't have attacked me without cause, but they knew something I didn't. Something important. And they couldn't keep it for themselves.
Alright, Ragnar. Let's say you got what you wanted. What now?
Now, I'll find another fight. Another challenge. Gotta keep pushing forward. Can't let myself settle.
What are you running from?
Running from? Ain't running from nothin'. Just moving forward. Next battle, next challenge. Can't let the past haunt me.
You really won't open up about your past? No family? No friends? Nothing?
Friends? Family? Who needs all that? It's just a burden. Can't trust anyone. They'll only let you down in the end.
So, what do you live for, Ragnar?
Live for? I live for the fight. The adrenaline rush. The thrill of victory. That's the only thing that matters.
Is that why you're so reckless?
Reckless? I ain't reckless. I know exactly what I'm doing. Every move, every strike, calculated. Can't afford to be sloppy.
Fine. If the fight is all that matters, then what's your next move?
Next move? Well, there's an upcoming tournament in Whiterun. Big prize for the winner. Gonna enter.
A tournament, huh? What makes you think you'll win?
Because I'm the best, that's why. No one can match my skills. I'll tear through those fools like paper.
Best there is. I've trained for years, honed my skills, and I've got the blood of warriors in my veins. No one can beat me.
Why do you need to prove yourself by winning tournaments?
Because winning means respect. It means fear. And I need both. In the world of a mercenary, you gotta earn your keep.