Sverkel

"Just keep learning as you do it. One thing after another… Being empty means anything can fit inside you. If you want to be reborn, Empty’s the best way to be."

- Sverkel

Sverkel (スヴェルケル) is the elderly father of Ketil, living on the ground of his son's farm in Jutland, Denmark.

Appearance
Sverkel is an elderly man who closely resembles both his son and his grandson Thorgil. His top hair is completely thinned out and he appears to be very frail in stature, which does not keep him from harvesting crops on his own though. He has no eyebrows and a goatee.

Personality
At first glance he seems to be quite a grumpy person, but he appears to actually be soft at heart, shown when he gives advice and help to his son's slaves in exchange for labour. This is further implied by his deep bond with Snake, even though they are depicted fighting a lot. On top of that, Sverkel is strong-willed, hardworking and stubborn.

History
he helps out Thorfinn and Einar by lending them a horse and his farming utensils in exchange for them cleaning his house and working in his fields.

Eventually, his back gives out (Chapter 73) and he can no longer work in the fields. He is bedridden and can no longer walk.