User blog comment:Astar Goldenwing/A Slave's Revenge/@comment-26879391-20150815222031/@comment-2142396-20150816170507

Thanks! Yes, Ratatoskr's name is indeed a reference. I love Norse mythology greatly, and Varyg is a northerner, what fits.

I like creating connections with canon books, and linking Zekran to Vilu and Ungatt just seemed fitting, too. I think there is quite plenty of fox villains, both in canon and fan fiction, but I'm glad you like Zekran.

I'm also glad you find the characters interesting. I wouldn't say that Swald is sadistic, though she is quite bitter and desperate... though you may have something there that has to do with what I planned for her. ;) And Zekran's cruelty and lack of empathy is exactly what I wanted to portray with vermin slaves! I'll keep you updated. :)