canute

Son of Sweyn Forkbeard, the King of Denmark. He seems effeminate and frail, often hiding behind his retainer Ragnar, yet stands up to Thorfinn's taunts. His weak demeanor and strong Christian beliefs invite ridicule from the Viking crew.

Canute harbored resentment towards his father upon learning that he had been marked for death by him. Recognizing Canute's potential, Askeladd assassinated Forkbeard, making Canute the King of Denmark. Canute then began working towards creating a paradise on Earth, evolving into a formidable, ruthless leader and an exceptional general.

Characters

Askeladd

Main

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...
Canute

Main

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...
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....
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, ...
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....
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...
Annes Father

Supporting

No biography written....
Annes Mother

Supporting

No biography written....
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)...