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=== Early life ===
Valka started as a member of an old northern clan named Folkvangr, which followed a handful of old gods. Being fascinated by the God of Stories and Goddess of Nature, Valka set her sights on becoming an oracle and seer, teller of stories and maker of potions. She studied under her clan’s seer, Eir, for many years into her late teens, until one day her clan was called into battle for a nearby dwarven ally. Being of age now, the Seer-to-Be insisted she join them--and, despite the Clan Oracle’s pleas, she went off under the direction of the gods. It was this battle that she lost her arm to an axe, and though the battle was won, she and her clan suffered immenselysignificant losses. She survived, but was devastated by the injury. Valka’sValka's master, the Oracle Eir, called in a favor from the dwarves which they had protected toduring the battle, and requested they craft her a new arm. This arm was forgedmerely bya themetal dwarvesreplacement butwhich blessedshe bycould thenot godseffectively whichwield, Valkaso honored,she and afterEir manydedicated years into infusing a fire opal gem into the shoulder of trainingthe black steel, which she hascould developedthen ansiphon her magic into. With this, she was abilityable to wield itthe arm as if it were flesh - with the added bonus of strength in the steel. Because of this, Valka's magic is focused on tonics and potions, as the rest is constantly powering her originalmechanical arm.
After many years,Finally it became time for Valka to forge her own path. She had learned all she could from her Oracle master, and the rest was to be gathered by experience outside of her clan. Leaving the safety of the Folkvangr clanClan was no easy decision, but Valka, seasoned from battle but itching for a new adventure, set off with nothing but a pack, a horse, and her knowledge. Through years of exploration, passing through many cities and nations, Valka never lost her faith, and eventually found a knack for leading. A fierce, outspoken warrior, she often stands up for those who can’t and acts as a shield for those who need it.
=== Present Day ===
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