Age: 44
Birthday: 969 AD
Height: 170 cm (5' 7")
Hair color: Blond
Eye color: Blue
Family: Olaf (father)
Lydia (mother)
A cunning and enigmatic Viking who leads a band of mercenary Vikings, among whom Thorfinn is a member.
Askeladd was hired by Floki to assassinate Thors, Thorfinn's father. Driven by an obsession to avenge his father, Thorfinn joined Askeladd's group with the sole intention of killing him in a fair duel. However, he is consistently outmatched by Askeladd's superior combat skills.
His true name is Lucius Artorius Castus.
Askeladd is a tactical genius and a master swordsman. His skill in manipulating those around him transformed a group of pirates and raiders into a tightly-knit unit loyal to him. He has also demonstrated the ability to turn enemies into allies, as seen with Thorfinn, Thorkell, and Prince Canute.
(Source: Vinland Saga Wiki, edited)
askeladd
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Askeladd
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Age: 44Birthday: 969 ADHeight: 170 cm (5 7")Hair color: BlondEye color: blueFamily: Olaf (father) Lydia (mother)A cunning, mysterious Viking who commands a mercenary band of vikings, of which Thorfinn is a member.Askeladd was contracted by Flok...
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Canute
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Son of Sweyn Forkbeard, the King of Denmark. He appears effeminate and weak, always hiding behind his retainer Ragnar, but sticks up for himself against Thorfinns insults. His weak appearance and his strong Christian faith earn him the mockery of the Viki...
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Einar
Main
Einar is a man from the north of England who was sold into slavery. He meets Thorfinn on Ketils farm in Denmark and helps him work his way to buying his freedom....
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Thorfinn
Main
A ferocious young man who is devoted to avenging his fathers death at the hands of Askeladd, and is tricked into joining his band in hopes of defeating him in a fair fight. He is the son of Thors, the most renowned Jomsviking warrior until his defection, ...
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Ake
Supporting
A member of Askeladds band. He didnt wear armor. He died in a duel resulting from a disagreement with Tore, another member of Askeladds band....
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Anne
Supporting
Anne is the sole survivor of a Mercian village whose inhabitants were massacred by Askeladds band in December 1013. The Vikings were attempting to reach the Danelaw while escorting Canute, but were caught by winter and forced to seek shelter.(Source: Vinl...
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Ari
Supporting
A guy from Thorfinns village. Has crush on Thorfinns sister Ylva.Eventually he becomes her husband and gets three kids with her.(Source: Vinland Saga Wiki)...