Birgit
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[edit] Birgit
Birgit was the wife of Quimby and mother to Nolfavrell, daughter of Marda and an unnamed man. Her husband was killed by Imperial soldiers and eaten by Ra'zac during the Battle of Carvahall.
[edit] Early Life
Birgit grew up in Carvahall, and when she was old enough, married Quimby. They together had Nolfavrell, other boys, and daughters.
[edit] Eldest
Quimby was at Morn's tavern one night checking a cask Morn said had turned, and some soldiers got into a fight over who was going to be served next by Tara. Quimby tried to break them up, and a soldier threw a pitcher at Quimby, and it struck his temple, killing him instantly.
Birgit was furious over her husband's death, but the Ra'zac further unfuriated her. They stole Quimby's body, and when some villagers asked for it, they were ignored. The next morning, the soldiers returned what was left of Quimby-bones.
The Ra'zac had eaten Quimby's body, and cracked open his bones to suck the marrow out. Birgit swore revenge on the Ra'zac, and also blamed Roran for her husband's fate and vowed to take vengeance on him after hunting down the Ra'zac first, because it was his presence that brought the Ra'zac and the soldiers to the village.
Birgit fights along with the village, and tries to hit the Ra'zac with a large stone, but they dodge it.
Birgit is among the first to say they will follow Roran to Surda of the villiagers from Carvahall. Her son Nolfavrell is determined to protect her and his siblings, as he is the eldest.
After they reach Teirm, Birgit is among the villagers that goes with Roran to speak to Jeod Longshanks. She is wary of Jeod, and does not trust him at first. When she is involved in the plan to pirate the Dragon Wing, one of Jeod's sailors, a man named Uthar argues that it's bad luck to have a woman on board, and that a lady shouldn't be involved. Birgit then kicked him between the legs, and grabbed a second man and held her knife to his throat. She then angrily asks if they have any more objections, and no one does, so she releases the man.
Later, when they are pirating the ship, Birgit distracts the men on board by talking and flirting with them so the sailors, villagers, and Roran can sneak up on them. The plan is succsessful, and Birgit gets on board, and captures two men single-handedly. Quickly, the villagers of Carvahall get on board, and set off to Surda.
[edit] Brisingr
Once the villagers reach Surda, they are quickly accepted by the Varden, and are all put to work.
Birgit is not mentioned until Roran encounters her in his tent, holding a deady dagger. He instantly prepared to defend himself, and she says to him.
You once asked me to help you and I agreed because I wanted to find the Ra'zac and kill them for eating my husband. Have I not upheld my bargain? I would not want your memory to fail you. I will have my compensation, Garrowsson. Never you doubt that.
It is unknown what she would want but Birgit had looked as though killing him was an option.
Birgit is next mentioned the day of Roran's wedding. She is seen working on bread for the Varden, and makes a bawdy joke about Roran, saying about his nervousness 'Perhaps he is worried his sword may bend in battle.'
She later speaks for Katrina during her marriage to Roran, and accepts his offer of a farm in Carvahall as payment for Katrina. Roran and Katrina are then married.
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[edit] Personality
Birgit is a strong woman, driven by her sense of justice and need for revenge. It is stated by Roran that he found Birgit issuing orders like a general' when the village is strengthening its borders. She cares deeply for her family, and is understandably enraged when her husband is killed and eaten. However, she takes it the extra mile, and not only is determined to see the Ra'zac pay for his death, but also Roran, though he had no hand in Quimby's actual death, just the reason his killers had been in the village.
[edit] Appearance
Birgit has long auburn hair, a commanding air about her, and is strong with pale hands. She most likely has brown eyes, as it is the most common eye color in Carvahall.
[edit] Relationship with Quimby
Birgit and her husband must have had a close and very loving relationship. She is infuriated by his death, and is determined his killers will pay. She has not yet re-married, even for convenience, though it is difficult to handle a family without a man in Alagaësia.
[edit] Relationship with Roran
Birgit is determined that Roran will pay for his unintentional hand in her husband's death. She snuck into his tent one day and probably would have killed him if he hadn't had a weapon on hand. However unwarrented, she is determined to destroy Roran for his actions, though she could possibly be killed and her children left orphans if she continues her onslaught.
[edit] Powers
Birgit is human, but is skilled at any work she has put her hand to, and even with weapons, as she carries a dagger, and obviously knew how to use it. She has shown herself to be good at hand-to-hand combat, and is undeterred by someone even if they look threatening. Roran describes her as 'dangerous'.
