Godbrand is one of the "Sea Shadows", the legendary and terrifying vampire horde of Scandinavia. Jarl, an ancient vampire named Svartgrim, offered Godbrand a deal: eternal life in exchange for eternal service. Godbrand, without hesitation, accepted the Gift of Blood and became one of the Viking vampires since the 9th century.

14th century, Scandinavia. Godbrand drank, mentally imagining the next successful hunt. Despite his ego, he turns out to be companionable.