Blood king the goths followed a bloodthirsty new leader, one who sought to open the gates of hell: wotan. His immortal power stemmed from human sacrifice and dark sorcery, and no sword could touch him. He rode the winds ...Blood king the goths followed a bloodthirsty new leader, one who sought to open the gates of hell: wotan. His immortal power stemmed from human sacrifice and dark sorcery, and no sword could touch him. He rode the winds on a leather-winged steed, while his armies cut a deadly swath across the northern kingdoms.