History Quotes / VinlandSaga

->'''Canute:''' Is there any way, aside from death, to end the ''suffering of your punishment?! What's our life's purpose?! Tell me!'' Is it only meant to be tested and endured? Father in Heaven! The test you have given this man will do ''nothing'' to save his soul!

->"Warriors, become my vassals. I will teach you who you must fight and win, for a purpose. I will give meaning to your battles, to your life, and to your death. That is... the duty of a king."

->--'''Leif 'the Lucky', Son of Erik''

->--'''Leif 'the Lucky' Eriksson'''

->-- '''Þórðr Snorresson, to the nameless thrall'''

->-- '''Þórðr Snorresson, to Þorfinnr Þórðarsson'''

->-- '''Askeladd Olafsson'''

->'''Thorkell 'The Tall' Strut-Haraldson:''' What say you, friar? Who's greater, your Jesus or our gods?

->-- '''Prince Canute Sweynsson'''

->'''Canute:''' ''[thinking]'' That which was lost, in exchange for knowledge, was what is most important. And that something, we'll never attain, for as long as we live. Forever out of reach... and despite that... ''even then you tell us to seek it...'' '''''Father in Heaven?!'''''
->''[Canute's gaze sharpens, Bjorn is surprised. Canute begins to walk towards him and Bjorn cowers away from Canute.]]''

->'''Canute:''' ''[thinking]'' That which was lost, in exchange for knowledge, is what is most important. And that something, we'll never attain, for as long as we live. Forever out of reach... and despite that... ''even then you tell us to seek it...'' '''''Father in Heaven?!'''''

->''[Bjorn gets himself together and roars again.]

->'''Canute:''' ''[thinking]'' That which was lost, in exchange for knowledge, is what is most important. And that something, we'll never attain, for as long as we live. Forever out of reach... and despite that... ''even then you tell us to seek it...'' '''Father in Heaven?!'''

->--''' Leif 'the Lucky' Eriksson'''

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->'''Thorkell:''' ''[upon seeing that somebody has already killed Vagn]'' What...the...hell?! How can you be dead before I even got to fight you, Vagn?! WHO DID IT?! WHO KILLED HIM?!
->'''Viking #1:''' It wasn't...you? You didn't order the Assassin?
->'''Thorkell:''' Why in the world would I '''ever''' order someone else to do '''MY''' killing?! If you had a feast on the table, would you hire someone to eat it for you?! What an idiot!! '''WHO DARES TO STEAL MY PRIZE BEFORE I CAN ENJOY IT?!!'''

->'''Thorkell:''' Listen. Now I'm not sayin' that I give a crap about what Canute's thinking. I do what I want, like I always do. But you mind telling me what the hell kind of royal edict it is that you brought, Wulf? It makes me sick.

->'''Thorkell:''' My question is...what does he mean "Interfere in the squabble with the Jomsvikings"? He wants me to get in there and tear things up? Every other time in my life, Canute's been trying to '''STOP''' me from having a good war. What's gotten into him?
->'''Wulf:''' I can only guess that this was a measure meant to ease your drive for competition, my Lord.
->'''Thorkell:''' ''[becomes suspicious]'' This whole fuss in the Baltic Sea started because the Chief of the Jomsvikings died all of a sudden...of illness. Seems strange, doesn't it? Lots of high and mighty Guys dying of Disease these days. You noticed that, too, Wulf?
->'''Wulf:''' Now that you mention it...I suppose it has crossed my mind.

->'''Thorkell:''' ''[to Wulf]'' You clever fellows and your smug looks. You think you've got '''eeeeveryone''' dancing on the palms of your hands, don't you? Hmm? Well, is me snapping your neck with my bare hand part of your brilliant plan? Is it? Speak up. I am not your puppet. I fight when I want to fight. I'll die when I want to die. So you can tell Canute that if he wants a man killed, he can pick up his sword and fucking do it himself.

->'''Thorkell:''' Ahhh! That's much better! Now! Off to the big brawl! Canute's Grand Version of Earthly Paradise can eat shit! I fight when I want to fight! I'll die when I want to die! That the's the Viking Way!

->'''Asgeir:''' [to Thorkell] Boss! A ship from Jomsborg is approaching. Probably a Messenger.
->'''Garm:''' [brought by the messenger] Whoa...You really are one big dude, looking from up close...What'd you eat to get so damn big, Thorkell?
->'''Thorkell:''' [thinking] Who's this pipsqueak?
->'''Messenger:''' So please! Do not make us repeat ourselves over and over! This misunderstanding was caused by Garm here taking unauthorized independent action.
->'''Messenger:''' So lift your blockade, Jarl Thorkell. Floki is preparing a banquet to receive you.
->'''Thorkell:''' [cleans his ear with his finger] ...Yeah, I get ya. So it was just a misunderstanding.
->'''Messenger:''' Ohh! So then you'll-
->'''Thorkell:''' When it comes to beer...Saxon Beer is great. I personally love'em.
->'''Messenger:''' We'll prepare some for the banquet then.
->'''Thorkell:''' Hold on, let me finish.
->'''Thorkell:''' There's nothing quite like enjoying some saxon beer at night, so imagine you went without beer for the whole day to make it even better. But when you get back home, you realize you're completely out of beer. At that point, you'd be dying to drink any booze, know what I mean? So can you now understand? Because that's how I feel right now. I don't give two shits about the reason or whether it was a misunderstanding. '''I. JUST. WANNA. FIGHT.'''

->"Once his battle wounds have healed... Lord Artorius will return to us. And deliver us from our suffering... When that time comes... You must serve him, my son. He is a true warrior and our rightful king. Become his staff. Be his sword. And one day..."
->-- '''Lydia 'Gwenhwyfar' Castus, to her son, Lucius'''

->"'You have no enemies.' No one... has any enemies. There is no one... that you should hurt."
->-- '''Þórðr Snorresson, to Þorfinnr Þórðarsson'''

->"A man, slave to gold, holds a whip... and beats the slave he bought with that gold as if to claim 'he' is the master. He just doesn't see it for himself. Every living human being... Is a slave to something."
->-- '''Askeladd Olafsson'''

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->'''Thorkell:''' The Valkyries, agents of the gods, ever seek the souls of great warriors. Heroes worthy of being called 'Einherjar.' Only those who live true in battle... and die true in battle... will be allowed to cross the Bifrost and dwell within Valhalla in Asgard. How did you fight... and how did you die? That's what matters. The stronger the foe, the better.

->'''Thorkell 'The Tall' Strut-Haraldson:''' Good friar, what say you? Who is greater, your Jesus or our Aesir?
->'''Father Willibald:''' ...Whichever one created liquor.

->"You've done it now, you third rate clowns... ''(chomps down fly agaric mushroom)'' Come at me! All of you at once! I'll take you all to Valhalla!"

->"The Creation of God is so beautiful... So then... Why is there no love... In the hearts of men?"
->-- '''Prince Canute Sweynsson'''

->"I am your rightful and legitimate king. Who will rule over the nation of all Britannia."
->-- '''Lucius Artorius Castus'''

->'''Lucius Artorius Castus:''' Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! What's wrong?! Is this all you have, Dane ''filth''?! Don't any of you possess ''true mettle''?!
->'''Floki:''' Askeladd! ''[[BladeLock (swords clash in the bind)]]'' You wretch! Do you have any idea what you've done?! You ''butchered'' our king!
->'''Lucius:''' What ever do you mean, Floki? I'm standing right here, alive and well.
->'''Floki:''' Why... You...! The war with England will burst back into flames because of you! We'll have to start over from square one! All because of ''you''!
->'''Lucius:''' Bah! Are you so wroth that your patron has been slain? You petty mouse. You never learned to see beyond your own gain.
->'''Floki:''' SILENCE! Who do you think you are?! You're nothing but the son of a slave!
->'''Lucius:''' ''[[BerserkButton (begins to overpower Floki's guard)]]'' You swine... Is that how you speak to your once and future king, knave?! '''[[KneelBeforeZod KNEEL BEFORE ME!]]''' I'LL GIVE YOU THE HONOUR OF KISSING MY BOOTS! '''THEN YOU'L DIE!'''

->"Then we left Markland, and charted a course further south... 'There are richer lands.' That's what the wind was telling us... And then we found it... The new world! A continent overflowing with bounty, where rippling grass plains cover the earth. We settled upon it... And I named it... ''[[TitleDrop Vinland]]''."
->--''' Leif 'the Lucky' Erikson'''

->"Chains are the only type of necklace that looks good on a human. Not gold. Not silver. A cold, ''iron'' chain. Iron links fastened around a hǣthen's neck are all that can make him ''more'' than he was. Wouldn't you agree?

->"Far, far to the west, across the great sea, there's a place called Vinland. It's warm... and fertile. Where neither slavery nor the fires of war can reach. What do you say? Will you live with us there someday?"
->-- '''Þórðr Snorrason, to the nameless thrall'''

->"You have no enemies. ''No-one'' has any enemies. There are ''none'' in this world who you should hurt."
->-- '''Þórðr Snorrason, to Þorfinnr Þórðarson'''

->"A man, slave to gold, holds a whip, and beats the slave he bought with his gold, as if to claim he is the master. He just doesn't see it for himself... Every living human being... Is a slave to something."
->-- '''Askeladd Olafson'''

->'''Ragnar:''' [talking about Thorkell and his men] They're madmen. Fools drunk on battle...You will all die. You 500 make an enemy of all 16,000 of Denmark's men.
->'''Thorkell:''' And you know what, Ragnar? That's not even a problem. You've spent too much time living under christian humility. Have you forgotten the glory we Norman Soldiers live for?
->'''Ragnar:''' ...Valhalla, you mean.
->'''Thorkell:''' Bingo.
->'''Thorkell:''' The Valkyries, the Servants of the Gods, are always seeking the souls of valiant warriors. Warriors worthy of being Einherjar. Only those who lived in battle, and died in battle...are permitted to cross Bifrost and dwell in that great hall in Asgard. The Question is, how you fought, and how you died. The stronger your enemies, the better.

->--''' 'Lucky' Leifur Eiriksson'''

->-- '''Halfdan 'Iron Chain', making his first appearance '''

->-- '''Prince Cnut Sweynsson'''