Eyvind is a playable character unit, who is able to use devastating lightning-arc attacks that hit multiple enemies. In the first part of The Banner Saga, two characters that belong to the Mender order are met: Juno and her apprentice, Eyvind. The male Valka are often prone to unstable behavior, with their leader Eyvind being an extreme case.
Named Valka include: Gaukr (dead), Juno, Zefr, Dusi and Eyvind. Unlike the Sundr, Valka are subject to natural death however, they are able to pass on their knowledge and train new members, thus replenishing their order. According to Juno, Valka were the human weapon against Sundr, the 'champions' of the Dredge army. Valka is the name used for some of the most powerful Menders that played a key-role in stopping Dredge invasions in past ages, banishing them in the far northern region of Valkajokull, beyond the Varl lands. They can read Ingrid's runes, and thus are able to decipher the language of the gods. Many Menders etch these patterns onto their tool of choice (usually a staff or spear) to more easily remember them. Mending is only learned through years of practice, by constantly memorizing and practicing different patterns used to manipulate the world around them. While many menders are known for their ability to heal the wounded, they are also quite proficient in combat, having abilities unmatched by others. As the world itself is a sort of tapestry, the Menders have learned to control its individual "threads". Menders are unique in that they are able to "mend", or use magical abilities by reshaping reality. Almost anyone can see them, if you know how to look." - Alfrun, The Banner Saga 3 
Menders possess significant political power and they are generally well respected and 'healthily' feared, by both humans and Varl. Their base is called Manaharr, built near Arberrang, the seat of the human king.
Menders are an order of humans trained in magical arts. For the combat unit class of the same name head to the Mender article instead.
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