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* OptionalSexualEncounter: Eivor can run off and have a quickie with Brothir at his sister's wedding.

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* OptionalSexualEncounter: Eivor can run off and have a quickie with Brothir Broder at his sister's wedding.
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* TooDumbToLive: Nice enough, but he's got the survival instincts of a suicidal lemming. Like marching back into the place he was exiled from and making ''no' effort to disguise himself.

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* TooDumbToLive: Nice enough, but he's got the survival instincts of a suicidal lemming. Like marching back into the place he was exiled from and making ''no' ''no'' effort to disguise himself.
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* BladeOnAStick: When she fights Eivor, she uses a spear.



* BladeOnAStick: Uses a spear while in combat.



* BladeOnAStick: Fights with a burning spear.
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* TookALevelInBadass: Introduced as scared and whimpering while hiding from the soldiers who took Alfida, but after a few years grows into a capable warrior who fights in the chaotic battle of Cippanhamm. [[spoiler:The Last Chapter DLC reveals that he also joins the Hidden Ones and receives training from Hytham.]]





* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Second in command to Aelfred, and also the strongest combatant in the game that isn't a BonusBoss.

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* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Second in command to Aelfred, and also the strongest combatant in the game that isn't a BonusBoss.{{Superboss}}.
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* NotSoDifferentRemaark: Ponders the similarities between the Danes and Britons, noting that they seem like brethren separated by space and time. This endears him greatly to Eivor, Sigurd, and even the Ragnarssons.

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* NotSoDifferentRemaark: NotSoDifferentRemark: Ponders the similarities between the Danes and Britons, noting that they seem like brethren separated by space and time. This endears him greatly to Eivor, Sigurd, and even the Ragnarssons.

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* OneHundredPercentAdorationRating: He is beloved by both his Norse and Saxon subjects, the latter of whom find his rule better than what they had before.


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* UniversallyBelovedLeader: He is beloved by both his Norse and Saxon subjects, the latter of whom find his rule better than what they had before.
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* PuppetKing: Aspiring, anyway. The Ragnarssons and Finnr have spent months trying to find a good, obedient puppet for East Anglia in order to stop Anglo-Danish tensions from undermining the occupation. They haven't had a lot of luck due to a bunch of problems starting with Rued, and Oswald is the next candidate on the chopping block.
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* AnAxeToGrind: He carries a giant axe into battle. Whether he becomes jarl or a jomsviking, he gifts it to Eivor after the arc.

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* CrusadingWidow: Her hatred of the Norsemen knows no bounds thanks to their murder of her husband. Her treason is spurred by the fact that Ceolwulf takes the throne with the aid of the Sons of Ragnar.



* VengefulWidow: Her hatred of the Norsemen knows no bounds thanks to their murder of her husband. Her treason is spurred by the fact that Ceolwulf takes the throne with the aid of the Sons of Ragnar.
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* NotSoDifferent: Ponders the similarities between the Danes and Britons, noting that they seem like brethren separated by space and time. This endears him greatly to Eivor, Sigurd and even the Ragnarssons.

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* NotSoDifferent: NotSoDifferentRemaark: Ponders the similarities between the Danes and Britons, noting that they seem like brethren separated by space and time. This endears him greatly to Eivor, Sigurd Sigurd, and even the Ragnarssons.
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* NotSoDifferent: Ponders the similarities between the Danes and Britons, noting that they seem like brethren separated by space and time. This endears him greatly to Eivor, Sigurd and even the Ragnarssons.
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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: As fine as he is with the idea of being burned alive, his final moments consist of horrified screams as the pain of his CruelAndUnusualDeath overrides his senses.
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* CruelMercy: [[spoiler:While part of his decision to spare Rued is genuine mercy due to be a devout Christian, this is also a factor in his decision -- sparing him denies Rued a warrior's death, and with it entrance to Valhalla]].
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* BetterToDieThanBeKilled: [[spoiler:If Eivor tries to spare him after defeating him, he will slit his own neck to prevent himself from being taken prisoner.]]
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* OutOfFocus: Since the Oxenefordscire Arc primarily focuses on Sigurd and introducing Fulke, he doesn't get as much characterization as other regional leaders who Eivor helps.
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* HardDrinkingHardPartyGirl: While not seen, Brothir mentions she can seriously drink when the need arises.

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* HardDrinkingHardPartyGirl: HardDrinkingPartyGirl: While not seen, Brothir mentions she can seriously drink when the need arises.



* WomanAreWiser: She's much more rational than her brothers, and it's clear she's calling the shots there.

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* HardDrinkingHardPartyGirl: While not seen, Brothir mentions she can seriously drink when the need arises.


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* MakeAnExampleOfThem: Casual conversation that can be overheard between some of Rued's men mentions that one of them once insulted her. She had him flayed for it. As a result, the guard recalling this tells his buddy ''not'' to insult Valdis if he ever encounters her.


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* WomanAreWiser: She's much more rational than her brothers, and it's clear she's calling the shots there.


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* OptionalSexualEncounter: Eivor can run off and have a quickie with Brothir at his sister's wedding.

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* BullyingADragon: Even after losing, he continues mouthing off to Ceolwulf, which is not a particularly smart move when [[TokenEvilTeammate Ivarr]] is in the room.

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* BadBoss: To Leothrifth, who is utterly loyal to him. Burgred repays this by constantly insulting and berating him, then potentially allowing him to be killed by the Vikings.
* BullyingADragon: Even after losing, he continues mouthing off to Ceolwulf, which is not a particularly smart move when [[TokenEvilTeammate Ivarr]] is in the room. Ivarr even admits that if it were up to him, he'd just kill Burgred then and there.



* KillTheCutie: [[spoiler:Is stabbed through the heart by Ivarr, who frames King Rhodri for it.]]



* KillTheCutie: [[spoiler:Is stabbed through the heart by Ivarr, who frames King Rhodri for it.]]



--> '''Leofrith''': I have fought many a Dane in my day and I'm still standing

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--> '''Leofrith''': I have fought many a Dane in my day and I'm still standingstanding.
* BattleTrophy: He took the axe Ivarr threw into his back as one.



* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: Die in battle to him and he will not hesitate to run Eivor through with his blade.

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* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: Die in battle to with him and he will not hesitate to run Eivor through with his blade.blade.
* MadeOfIron: Ivarr threw an axe into his back mid-battle, a short while before Eivor meets him. He walked away from that one, and you'd never know he'd even taken the injury.



* UndyingLoyalty: Although Burgred treats him like dirt, Leofrith continues to be staunchly loyal to him. [[spoiler:Only the revelation that he was ordered to carry out a pointless attack after Burgred had already forfeited his crown and been exiled does he stop fighting for him. And even then, if you choose to spare him, he says he will follow his master to Rome. Though given his hardened expression from the revelation he receives, it's ambiguous if he's continuing his service or seeking revenge.]].

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* UndyingLoyalty: Although Burgred treats him like dirt, Leofrith continues to be staunchly loyal to him. [[spoiler:Only the revelation that he was ordered to carry out a pointless attack after Burgred had already forfeited his crown and been exiled does he stop fighting for him. And even then, if you choose to spare him, he says he will follow his master to Rome. Though given his hardened expression from the revelation he receives, it's ambiguous if A later encounter with him has him explicitly state he's continuing his service or seeking going for revenge.]].

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* HistoricalDomainCharacter: Like Burgred, Ceolwulf II was a real figure, one that is looked upon negatively by our scant sources of the time period. They paint him as an 'unwise king' and puppet ruler, letting the Danes have their fill of Mercia -- even if the reality might be closer to Valhalla's depiction. Certainly, history shows that he had far more authority and independence than chronicles portray.

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* HistoricalDomainCharacter: Like Burgred, Ceolwulf II was a real figure, one that is looked upon negatively by our scant sources of the time period. They paint him as an 'unwise king' and puppet ruler, letting the Danes have their fill of Mercia -- even if the reality might be closer to Valhalla's ''Valhalla'''s depiction. Certainly, history shows that he had far more authority and independence than chronicles portray.



* WorthyOpponent: Everyone opposing Burgred has a positive opinion of Leofrith, including Ivarr, be it for his fighting skills or loyalty. Ivarr even wonders if he is a god following his surprisingly quick recovery after Ivarr threw an axe in his back.

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* FamousAncestor: Possibly. Little is known about Ceolwulf II's reign in history, but his name makes it possible he was related to the 'C' Dynasty of rulers for Mercia (Cenwulf, Cuthred, etc). If so, it gives his claim to the throne legitimacy following Anglo-Saxon customs.
* HistoricalDomainCharacter: Like Burgred, Ceolwulf II was a real figure, one that is looked upon negatively by our scant sources of the time period. They paint him as an 'unwise king' and puppet ruler, letting the Danes have their fill of Mercia -- even if the reality might be closer to Valhalla's depiction. Certainly, history shows that he had far more authority and independence than chronicles portray.

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* BadassBoast: Not surprising given the man is a badass.
--> '''Eivor''': You can't win Leofrith! Even if you defeat me, the brothers Ragnarsson have won the day.
--> '''Leofrith''': I have fought many a Dane in my day and I'm still standing



* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: Die in battle to him and he will not hesitate to run Eivor through with his blade.



* OneManArmy: Killed twelve viking warriors by himself in a river ambush. He was only stopped by Ivarr throwing an axe into him, but even that wound healed rather quickly.

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* OneManArmy: Killed A note you find says that when four viking scouts were outside a fortress' walls, he charged out and killed them all. If that wasn't enough, he killed twelve viking warriors by himself in a river ambush. He was only stopped by Ivarr throwing an axe into him, but even that wound healed rather quickly.



* UndyingLoyalty: Although Burgred treats him like dirt, Leofrith continues to be staunchly loyal to him. [[spoiler:Only the revelation that he was ordered to carry out a pointless attack after Burgred had already forfeited his crown and been exiled does he stop fighting for him. And even then, if you choose to spare him, he says he will follow his master to Rome]].

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* UndyingLoyalty: Although Burgred treats him like dirt, Leofrith continues to be staunchly loyal to him. [[spoiler:Only the revelation that he was ordered to carry out a pointless attack after Burgred had already forfeited his crown and been exiled does he stop fighting for him. And even then, if you choose to spare him, he says he will follow his master to Rome]].Rome. Though given his hardened expression from the revelation he receives, it's ambiguous if he's continuing his service or seeking revenge.]].


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--> '''Leofrith''': Not bad for a heathen!
--> '''Leofrith''': You're good! But I'm better.

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* BullyingADragon: Even after losing, he continues mouthing off to Ceolwulf, which is not a particularly smart move when [[TokenEvilTeammate Ivarr]] is in the room.



* BloodKnight: He used to be a raider, before becoming a man of the cloth, and while he's retired, he was definitely ''enjoying'' harrying Aelfred's troops in Wessex.



* BitchInSheepsClothing: Initially seems like a pretty great guy, certainly more fun to be around than his incoming replacement. [[spoiler:Then he has Tewdwr kidnapped and killed, framing Eivor for it.]]
* GallowsHumour: Tries making a quip about Eivor killing him. Depending on Eivor's response, this may well count as TemptingFate, if they chose to take him up on that offer.



* DistressedDude: [[spoiler:First he's kidnapped by some highly incompetent thieves, then left with Modron, who was in on the plot and plans to sacrifice him.]]



* InVinoVeritas: A night of extreme drunken partying with Eivor helps dislodge the turnip he's got up his arse, revealing underneath his fundamentalist exterior he's actually not so bad.
* TookALevelInBadass: [[spoiler:He helps in the fight for Hamptunshire, despite having no experience fighting before. He manages to come through alive and unharmed.]]



* MadeOfIron: [[spoiler:Guy falls off a cliff, after already having had the stuffing knocked out of him, and is presumed dead, but he soon turns up alive, surprisingly none the worse for wear.]]



* BitchInSheepsClothing: Initially seems like a pretty nice guy, but once he and Aelfred turn on Eivor, he starts showing a much nastier, spiteful side.



* FakedKidnapping: She gets out of her marriage by using Eivor and Rollo's help to stage a kidnapping.

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* FakedKidnapping: She gets out of her marriage by using Eivor and Rollo's help to stage a kidnapping. Later on, it's made clear the nobles know it's all BS, but since they like Estrid so much they don't mind, so long as she's happy.


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* DefiantCaptive: Taken prisoner by some soldiers, she's still yelling her head off at them from inside the hut she's locked in, even after they beat her to try and get her to shut up.


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* DirtyCoward: [[spoiler:Once his plan with the Picts goes tits up, he tries fleeing. Eivor isn't having any of it.]]


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* {{Jerkass}}: Even when he seems to be on Eivor's side, he's pretty dang snide.

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