Helga the Prolific Bjornsdottir

She is the Matriarch of the Northern Marches. Helga was forged from the harsh, beautiful landscape of the far northern coastline of Atlantia Continent. Born into a long line of farmers and traders, she was never one for idle hands or a quiet hearth. Her most remarkable trait, however, and the one that earned her legendary status, was her prodigious ability to bear children.   Helga was a sturdy woman, with a laugh as hearty as a winter ale and eyes the color of a stormy sea. Her hair, once the golden blonde of a summer's day, is now streaked with silver, a testament to her many years and even more pregnancies. Despite the rigors of her life, there was a spark of indomitable spirit in her gaze and a deep-seated love for her sprawling family. She was often seen with a babe in her arms or at her skirts, and it was said she could soothe a crying infant with a single hummed note.   She married Thorbjorn "The Steadfast" Olafsson at a young age, a man as calm and unyielding as the fjords themselves. Together, they build a thriving farmstead nestled in a fertile valley, a place that would soon overflow with the sounds of countless children. Helga bore Thorbjorn twenty-two children who survived to adulthood, a feat that astounded even the most seasoned midwives. Each birth was met with a mix of awe and a little bit of exhaustion from the community, but always with joy from Helga and Thorbjorn.   Her days were a symphony of managing a bustling household: milking cows, churning butter, weaving cloth, tending to the garden, and of course, nurturing her vast brood. She is a master of efficiency, delegating tasks to her older children, who learned responsibility from a tender age. Not just a mother; she is a teacher, healer, and the unwavering center of her family's universe. Her wisdom, gained through countless experiences, was sought after by her neighbors. She knew remedies for every ailment, stories for every occasion, and advice for every dilemma.   As her children grew, they spread throughout the north and beyond. Her sons became skilled warriors, traders, and farmers, while her daughters were sought after for their strength, intelligence, and the reputation of their mother's fertile line. Helfa's descendants formed a formidable network, their kinship ties stretching across vast distances, ensuring prosperity and protection for generations. Even in her old age, surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Helga continued to be the vibrant heart of her ever-expanding clan, a living legend whispered about in longhouses across the north.