He had the chance to kill Askeladd in his sleep years ago, but he wouldn't take it. Thorfinn, for all of his bluster, still holds on to some of the basic honor his father taught him. Report Save. Hopefully, that means theres still more coming in the near future. Youre a viking. He seeks revenge but, ended up developing an uneasy, intense father/son relationship with Askeladd. Do you think of hated enemies' advice in moments of peril? No. I am at episode 10 but I don't see how the story will adress these matters. And so, Thorfinn makes it his lifes mission to kill Askeladd. Perhaps this explains why Thorfinn has ear-length, shaggy blonde hair, and brown eyes! Askeladd decides to kill this soldier, so they can gain leverage to King Sweyn once they save Prince Canute. He eventually took revenge and killed Olaf, but cast suspicion on another son who was executed for the murder. Askeladd treats Thorfinn's wounds so that he may fight again someday, and proposes a joint strategy to help the two of them survive longer. Once Thorfinn decided to kill Askeladd, that is all he knows. Thorfinn starts the series as a violent, revenge-driven warrior in employ of his own father's killer. After attacking Canute in a rage when the latter killed Askeladd, the death of which was Thorfinn's goal for most of his life, Thorfinn was enslaved as a punishment. However, the villagers, completely unaware of the order, buzz with excitement as they prepare for their first battle. Thorfinn is the main protagonist of the Vinland Saga anime and manga. After witnessing the harsh reality of the war to conquer England first-hand, Thorfinn tries to run away, but later throws himself into battle in order to get revenge for his father by defeating Askeladd. This ep finds Thorfinn already learning to kill, and slowly inuring himself to what it does to the killer sent ahead by Askeladd to Gainsborough to scout. Thorfinn also joins in the excitement. It was always his plan and desire to be the one to kill Askeladd. Askeladd, the leader of a Viking army of a hundred men, receives orders from Floki of the Jomsvikings to kill Thors, who was once known as the Troll of Jom. He is the son of Thors, grandson of Sigvaldi and great-nephew of Thorkell. Continue this thread level 2. Thorfinn (, Torufin) is a Jomsviking noble and a warrior in Askeladd's army. Canute kills Askeladd because Askeladd kills King Sweyn. 1. Askeladd said this to Thorfinn, after hed failed to fight him properly, with his lack of skill, and of-course being so young. Moderator of r/VinlandSaga, speaking officially 3 days ago. You could say that the show follows Thorfinns journey and I guess that would technically be true. Thorfinn starts the series as a violent, revenge-driven warrior in employ of his own father's killer. Vinland Saga manga portrays its story arcs based on the real adventures of the Icelandic-born and Scandinavian explorer Thorfinn Karlsefni. While, both he and Askeladd pretend that they couldnt care less about each other, neither was telling the truth. Canute realizes Askeladds plan to protect him and he had to perform his duty to kill Askeladd since Askeladd is his man. Thors and his men are about to embark on a difficult sea journey to England. Why Does Canute Kill Askeladd? Overall, Vinland Saga is a story of heartbreak, revenge, feeling, peace and relationship. Thorfinn has other reasons to be devastated at that moment. Keep in mind that at any time, Thorfinn couldve walked away. Thorfinn is related to the leadership of the Jomsvikings through his mother Helga, who is the daughter of Chief Sigvaldi and the niece of Thorkell. By episode three, we even know how Thors will die, when Askeladd is introduced as the assassin hired to kill him, which combined with an OP showing Thorfinns hatred for Askeladd, is enough to convince us that this moment is nigh. The saga follows his growth from his origins into the "true warrior" exemplified by his father. Thors did not want to kill and left to raise a family. Hence, Thorfinn joins the army of Askeladd, but deep inside he is always looking for an opportunity to kill Askeladd. One night, Thorfinn gets wounded in battle, and is saved by a mother and daughter living in a village by the sea. Notice how post Askeladd's death, that he apears time to time (in Thorfinn's mind) to give him advice. (Season 1, Episode 5, 22:28) Try achieving something great on the battlefield. Thorfinn continues to challenge Askeladd in contests and loses every time. Reply. Then Ill reward you with a duel. Tweet 2. Thats because hes both physically and mentally wrecked about his physical and mental ass-whupping by Askeladd. Askeladd treats Thorfinns wounds so that he may fight again someday, and proposes a joint strategy to help the two of them survive longer. Thorfinn an Icelandic warrior and son of a great general turned freehold farmer. I know people come to believe that Thorfinn actually cares about Askeladd but that is not the case AT ALL , that would be kinda horrible and really not what the show is going for , Askeladd ruined his life not once but TWICE by making him his tool after he killed Thors. 7. The episode ends with the anime debuts of several characters Young Thorfinn grew up listening to the stories of old sailors that had traveled the ocean and reached the place of legend, Vinland. Thorfinn sneaks on his father's ship despite his orders to remain home, and the ship is eventually lured into a trap at the Faroe Islands and ambushed by a band of mercenaries led by Askeladd, with whom Floki had conspired to kill Thors. Askeladd beats Thorfinn into unconsciousness, and Canute stops the fight when Askeladd has delivered the winning blow. Thorfinn rushes into the throne room and breaks down, forever bereft of his vengeance. Thorfinn subconsciously never wanted to kill Askeladd because that would mean hed had to properly face his life with no one telling him his next step. To do this, Askeladd feigned madness and beheaded the king, sacrificing himself to allow Canute an opportunity to seize power. He couldve returned to his mother and sister (who he abandoned) and lived a quiet life in the village. Askeladd, the leader of a Viking army of a hundred men, receives orders from Floki of the Jomsvikings to kill Thors, who was once known as the Troll of Jom. No redemption for deserters or whatever Thorfinn is doing SPOILER! Thors and his men are about to embark on a difficult sea journey to England. I expected rage from Thorfinn, what we got was desperation. I don't see how Thorfinn can get redemption in later seasons unless he frees all the slaves or brings peace for a thousand years. Realizing that Askeladd has done this to protect him, Canute decides to make the best of the opportunity he has been given and kills Askeladd as a show of his claim to the throne. Also known as Karlsefni, Thorfinn is a former warrior of Askeladds band, a mercenary band of Vikings. However, the villagers, completely unaware of the order, buzz with excitement as they prepare for their first battle. Continue this thread level 1. that Askeladds death grants Canute his crown, but what of Thorfinn. You Killed My Father: Askeladd killed Thors, so Thorfinn has to avenge him by killing Askeladd. Synopsis. Hes so wracked with grief, rage, and maybe guilt, that he cannot rest until his rival is dead. Hello everyone, considering we're coming near to end of Vinland Saga Prologe, i'd like to know what do you think of this comparison. is it when Thorfinn thanked Thors, Askeladd and Leif for being his fathers? An Icelandic boy Thorfinn, joins the company of the Viking and military commander Askeladd after the latter kills his father. As usual, Askeladd does not make the first attack in Vinland Saga episode 10. He talks about killing Askeladd, but follows him into battle without hesitation. Our favorite episode was number five, The Trolls Son, where Thorfinn works so hard only to find defeat and new hope at the hands of Askeladd. Not only does the oath of vengeance pretty much ruin Thorfinn's life, but Askeladd makes it clear to him that he's an idiot who has no real clue what really wanting to kill someone means. I wouldn't call Thorfinn following Askeladd's band to kill him and Askeladd manipulating him a ''father-son'' relationship. Thorfinn goes to battle for the first time as a member of Askeladds army. Report Save. To earn the right to engage in these duels, he must complete difficult feats for Askeladd, such as sabotage or the killing of enemy generals. As the story progresses more and more characters are introduced, adding mystery to the plot. Thorfinn is a teenage warrior in Askeladds company, though he hates him for slaying his father Thors and has sworn to kill him in a duel. However, life on the ship is harsh without any food or water, and Thorfinn grows weaker day by day. The fact that Askeladd was stabbed right after telling Thorfinn to stay away, making Thorfinn think that Askeladd cared for him in the end and that his distraction caused his death by Canute's hands. Share. Canute is furious to see the woman has died for him but not so furious as to refuse to take advantage of the ploy. Share. Askeladd and Thorfinn have a complicated relationship but throughout Vinland Saga, It's deconstructed. Askeladd then recounts his upbringing as the son of a slave woman, who attracted the attention of his Viking father Olaf because of his fighting skills. There are in fact two victims here the slave woman and the assassin (who Thorfinn kills as part of the performance). I have no sympathy for him. After Askeladd kills Thorfinns father Thors, Thorfinn hides inside Thors ship and bides his time until the opportunity to take revenge. Askeladd is indeed the spider here, as hes certainly always spinning one web or another. Now, Thorfinn undergoes a mental change and his only dream becomes to avenge the death of his father by killing Askeladd. Thorfinn does eventually manage to kill a captain of the opposing forces, taking the head of the enemy force's commander, but ultimately loses in a one on one battle with Askeladd. Gainsborough has an important role in the Viking story in England it was the capital of England for all of 40 days (stay tuned), and the landing site of a very important invader who became its ruler for that short time. But for it he has to get closer to Askeladd first. The saga follows his growth from his origins into the "true warrior" exemplified by his father. Thorfinn also joins in the excitement. Worse still, at the same time, Thorfinn realized Askeladd had essentially become his surrogate father, and he simultaneously wanted to save his life and kill Askeladd himself. When he attacks Canute, Thorkell and others apprehend him. This episode takes place on two fronts, as Canute, Askeladd and Thorkell march into the council of elders sans Thorfinn. Askeladd said this to Thorfinn, after he kills one of the English soldiers, and actually saves Thorfinns life. This makes him a hero and legitimatizes him to the people. 3 days ago. He was his advisor in life, and seems to have remained so (along with Thors) even in death. Thorfinn joins Askeladds crew, fights for him, does his dirty work, all so he can prove himself worthy of an honourable duel to Thorfinn strikes at Askeladd in the anime opening. Thorfinn is told to think about what he has to do to beat Thorkell. Does he turn himself into a killer so he can stab him at the first opportunity? The thing is Askeladd was Thorfinn's adult role model for most of his life. Votes: 949 Thorfinn is another Askeladd in the making. Leave us a comment about your favorite episode or chapter. Eventually he has a run-in with a trio of lowlifes too zaku to make it into the council. Reply. One day, Thorfinn, armed with his sword, attempt to attack Askeladd Askeladd is surely aware of all this but continues to entertain Thorfinns duelsuntil he didnt want to anymore. Throughout the whole series, we get to see more and more of Askeladd motives and what shaped his current "evil thinking" and it was summed up when he decided to save Canute and killed the messenger. What feels more accurate is that Thorfinn is along for the ride just as much as the viewer is. Thorfinn is told to think about what he has to do to beat Thorkell. Does Askeladd Care About Thorfinn? Stars: Ken'ichir Matsuda, Hitomi Nabatame, Kensh Ono, Ao Takahashi.