Cordelia

Halvar (ハルヴァル), also known as Cordelia (コーデリア) is a man interested in Thorfinn's expedition to Vinland. He is the son of Thorkell.

Appearance
Halvar is very tall and he is a spitting image of his father in looks. He has worn his hair in two braided pigtails since childhood. Halvar is of very muscular build and very strong.

Personality
He is a well-mannered and shy person.

History
Halvar was born as a son of Thorkell's to his unnamed wife in Ireland. However, when Thorkell wanted to take Halvar to battle, the mother lied to Thorkell that Halvar was actually a girl so he would not have to fight on the battlefield alongside his father.

His mother gave him the name Cordelia and then proceeded to raise his son as a woman. Halvar grew up himself thinking he was naturally born female. However, as he grew older his appearance started to resemble his father's. Although he wanted to keep on living as a woman, he could no longer pass for one and when Thorkell eventually came back to his hometown to marry him off to a husband he picked for her, he fled town with his mother.

His mother sailed away with him, hoping that they would find a place where he could live freely. However, the ship sank and Halvar was washed ashore, being the only survivor. Afterwards he became a slave of Halfdan's. He went by his male given name Halvar due to his appearance but felt uncomfortable having to hide his womanly persona, so when Halvar heard of Thorfinn's plan to sail to Vinland, he fled from Halfdan's farm in hopes to join him, so he could live the life he wanted. Upon telling his story, he also reveals his alternate name, given to him by his mother, "Cordelia". After this he is referred to as Cordelia by Thorfinn and his friends.

Trivia
Cordelia's true name "Halvar" might be an allusion to the Viking Captain Halvar, a character in the animated series Vicky the Viking, as the author Yukimura has made references to the Vicky the Viking series before, such as in Volume 1 of Vinland Saga.