A fierce young man, Thorfinn is driven by an unwavering desire to avenge his father's death at the hands of Askeladd. Deceived into joining Askeladd's band, he harbors hopes of confronting his nemesis in a fair duel. He is the son of Thors, once the most celebrated Jomsviking warrior until his defection, and through his mother Helga, he has ties to the Jomsviking leadership as she is the daughter of chief Sigvaldi and niece to Thorkell.
Following his father's demise, Thorfinn was raised amidst battles and honed his skills to become a formidable warrior. His combat style is distinctive, characterized by dual-wielding knives and utilizing throwing knives with remarkable proficiency. Additionally, his resilience on the battlefield is noteworthy.
Thorfinn embodies a fictionalized version of the historical Icelandic explorer, Thorfinn Karlsefni.
(Source: Vinland Saga Wiki, edited)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)...