Leader of the rival robber clan occupying the southern half of the castle. His group suffers during a harsh winter. Eventually repents of the feud and rejoins the clan after Ronia and Birk's exile.
A decades-long territorial feud over the forest and fort, defined by mutual distrust, direct confrontations, and entrenched hostility.
S1E5, S1E6, S1E15
Borka serves as Ronja's adoptive father and leader of the rival robber band.
Episode 5 reveals Birk is Borka's son, and Episode 17 shows Ronja returning to the forest and making a bold decision at his fort.
Borka actively opposes Mattis, viewing him as a threat to his territory.
Episode 6 details Mattis challenging Borka at Hell's Gap, and Episode 15 notes the conflict escalating.
Borka exercises leadership over Ronja within the forest and his band.
Episode 5 introduces the enemy fort, and Episode 17 shows Ronja returning to his domain to make a bold decision.
A strained paternal dynamic where Borka expects traditional robber loyalty while Birk seeks autonomy and a different path.
S1E5, S1E23
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