The Wild King is an atmospheric and haunting fantasy epic set in the mythic wilderness of Dark Ages Finland. The story follows an unnamed young warrior driven by a singular, all-consuming goal: to avenge his father by slaying the God of the Forest, a fearsome and enigmatic being known as the Wild King. Leaving behind his wife and child, the Man ventures deep into the treacherous, untamed wilds, where nature itself seems to conspire against him.
Early in his journey, he encounters Fin, an outcast with ethereal, elf-like qualities who lives harmoniously with the forest. Fin reluctantly joins him, their bond a volatile mix of grudging camaraderie, mistrust, and violent confrontations. As the seasons shift and the wilderness grows ever more perilous, the Man is forced to confront not just external threats—ravenous beasts, harsh terrain, and ancient curses—but also his inner demons. His obsession with vengeance begins to clash with the fleeting memories of his family and the cryptic guidance of Fin.
The pair’s journey through the wilderness is a harrowing meditation on power, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. As the Man approaches his final confrontation in the frozen depths of winter, the line between predator and prey, ally and enemy, becomes increasingly blurred. The shocking twist reveals that Fin is the Wild King himself, not an adversary to be defeated, but a guide leading the Man to accept his fate and become part of the eternal cycle of the forest.
The Wild King is a brooding and poetic tale of vengeance and destiny, brought to life through its stark landscapes, intense character dynamics, and an evocative exploration of humanity’s tenuous place within nature’s infinite wilderness.
