Many sagas in the story of One Piece focus on a character's family tree to explain their personal relations or even their connections to major historic events. It was a big plot twist to learn that Portgas D. Ace was the son of Gol D. Roger the pirate king, for example, and fans felt the same way when the truth of Rocks D. Xebec and Blackbeard came to light. The Elbaph Arc features another, even bigger family tree to explore: that of Prince Loki.

At first, Prince Loki was just a huge, intimidating giant chained up in the Underworld as a wild card. He was a rogue prince whom only Luffy trusted, and he hardly felt like a member of royalty. But as One Piece has shown, monarchs and their relatives often play a central role in the story's most important events, such as the Nefeltari family in Alabasta and the Riku royal line on Dressrosa. Now, it's time to explore the full family tree that Loki calls his own, and see how Loki is connected to the history of his giant island.

King Harald Only Wanted Peace and Harmony for the Giants of Elbaph

Harald Died at Loki's Hands to Protect Elbaph's Honor

Arguably, the late King Harald is the most consequential member of Loki's family tree, and he is definitely one of the most important figures in the entire history of Elbaph. When King Harald was a young man, he was brash and violent, reinforcing the bloody image that most ancient giants had as horned warriors. That was when he met the mothers of his two sons, with Estrid being Harald's official wife. Harald didn't have a particularly loving bond with Estrid, with the latter being self-indulgent, greedy, and haughty as a noblewoman turned queen. This set the stage for an even rougher relationship between Estrid and Loki.

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King Harald didn't spend much time with his younger son Loki, which contributed to Loki's persistent feelings of loneliness, even with Ida around. All the same, Harald loved his younger son just the way he loved his firstborn, and that made it all the more tragic when father and son had their showdown. As One Piece's incredible flashback sequence showed, King Harald lost himself as a well-meaning king who became an immortal, twisted pawn of Imu. Harald wished to die, but no one could slay him except Loki, who wielded the weapon Ragnir to do so. In his final moments, Harald implored Loki to take the royal throne and become Elbaph's savior. Sadly enough, the opposite happened when Loki was shamed for regicide and patricide.

Estrid Rejected Her Son Loki Upon Seeing His Eyes

Loki Knew No Love From His Vain Mother

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Although Estrid got the least screen time out of all members of Prince Loki's family tree, she still played a pivotal -- and cruel -- role in Loki's development. Although King Harald was close with his first lover, Ida, he needed a proper queen as a monarch, hence his marriage to Estrid. Unlike the plain and kind Ida, Estrid was the image of noble beauty and elegance, which belied her cruelly selfish side. Estrid reveled in luxury and thought highly of herself, and that warped her view of her only child. Clearly, Estrid wanted an attractive child who could be a reflection of her glamor, but instead, she ended up with a "monster." Estrid's unnamed brother, Loki's uncle, felt much the same way.

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On the day of Loki's birth, Estrid showed her true colors, reacting with shock and horror. Her newborn son had devilish eyes and horns, prompting Estrid to fling Loki out the window and cast him into Elbaph's Underworld. Many times, a tearful and confused Loki tried to climb back up to reunite with his mother, but Estrid repeatedly rejected him until she died of an unknown illness. Thus, Estrid became a counterpoint to benevolent monarchs like King Riku, Nefeltari Cobra, and even her own husband, Harald. Loki never spoke to Estrid and was never even held by her, but Estrid's actions did put Loki on a miserable path that shaped him as a self-sufficient rogue.

Hajrudin Was Luffy's Ally Long Before the Straw Hats Met Loki

Now, Both Brothers Call Luffy a Friend

Hajrudin was the first member of Loki's family tree to ever appear in One Piece, long before fans ever heard Loki's own name. Loki wasn't even mentioned by name until the Whole Cake Saga, while Hajrudin made his debut in the Corrida Colosseum in the Dressrosa Saga. At first, Hajrudin was a competitor with the Flame-Flame Fruit on the line, but that didn't last. Before too long, Hajrudin became a member of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, along with the likes of Bartolomeo Cavendish. That has been Hajrudin's main role ever since, and it's a reason why One Piece fans expect to see him fighting Luffy's enemies later in the Final Saga. A union of pirates like the Straw Hat Grand Fleet would only be introduced if fighters like Hajrudin are going to step onto the battlefield to make a difference as the climax approaches.

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Hajrudin had a strained relationship with his younger half-brother Loki for years, with Loki mocking Hajrudin as a gentler and smaller giant than he was. Despite being younger, Loki was larger and stronger than Hajrudin, and Loki even shamed Hajrudin for having a foreign mother, with Ida being born outside of Elbaph. Hajrudin even blamed Loki for King Harald's death, as most giants did, but recently, the half-brothers reconciled. Now Hajrudin knows the truth, and the brothers are reluctant allies, with Luffy being a common friend to smooth things over a bit.

Ida is Almost Like Loki's Aunt

Ida Supported Loki More Than Estrid Ever Would Have

Ida is inside a cage, acting like a monster.

The giant woman Ida is only distantly connected to Loki, and they share no blood, yet Ida has a well-earned place in Loki's life. Years ago, a younger Harald met Ida on the islands of the Grand Line, and eventually, they fell in love before conceiving their son, Hajrudin. Ida relocated to Elbaph, where she established herself as a nurturing and popular person. That made Ida a foil to the vain and self-centered Estrid, with Ida being comfortable in her ordinary life with her plain looks. Ida did not resent Harald for conceiving another son with another woman, and in fact, Ida embraced Loki for who he was.

Although Loki often scoffed at Ida, Ida was like an aunt to Loki as the kind-hearted mother of Loki's older half-brother. One Piece fans might even say Ida was the only real stabilizing element in Loki's life and was the mother figure he needed, even if Loki wasn't grateful for it at first. Over time, Loki came to appreciate Ida's role in his life, to the point he offered her freshly hunted game to help build up her strength when Ida fell ill. When Ida died, Loki mourned, yet another tragedy in his shockingly painful and chaotic life.

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