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King Harald (ハラルド王 Hararudo-Ō?) was the first king of Norway.

Appearance[]

King Harald was tall, had a dominating appearance, and had long honey-blond hair with a matching color braided beard. He wore a fur-trimmed fur cape over a leather fur-trimmed tunic over chainmail. He also carried on his person a sword.

Personality[]

King Harald could be considered a ruthless individual. Once he conquered Norway, he demanded the provincial people to either obey him or be banished from the land forever.

History[]

Harald's army conquered the lands of Norway village by village, after which he proclaimed himself as the king of Norway. He then gave a choice to the people, serve him or leave Norway forever.[1]

Abilities[]

Nothing is known about his abilities, but he must have been quite powerful.

Appearances[]

Anime Appearances[]

Anime Appearances
Episodes in order of appearance

Season 1

Trivia[]

  • Harald was known as "inn hárfagri", literally "the hairfair".
  • Harald claimed descent from the Yngling clan, a legendary line of petty kings in Sweden.
  • In fact until recently it was debated whether Harald was a historical or legendary figure. However, after studying about him in the Ancient Viking Sagas, historians are now pretty sure he actually existed and was the first king of Norway in history, although the real Harald was most likely not similar to his appearance in the sagas.

References[]

  1. Vinland Saga Manga: Chapter 3, page 30
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