Asser
CharacterAsser is a Welsh envoy who comes to parley with Askeladd's Viking band across the river. Rigid and wary at the outset, he eases considerably once the truth of the captain's own Welsh heritage comes to light.
Appearance
Asser wears his pale golden hair in a bob and looks out from light green eyes under heavy brows. His outfit is a turquoise garment beneath a beige shoulder cape, cinched with a black belt over light beige trousers and brown shoes, and he keeps a sword at his side.
Personality
At first Asser presents as stern and unbending, but that hard edge softens a good deal after he comes to understand Askeladd's background.
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History
Asser enters the story as an envoy of the Welsh, sent to treat with the Viking company that has crossed to the far side of the river. He arrives guarded and inflexible, set on holding a firm line.
The encounter shifts when Askeladd's Welsh ancestry and his claimed descent from the hero Artorius enter the conversation, and Asser's manner warms toward the raiders' captain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Asser in Vinland Saga?
Asser is a Welsh envoy who is sent to parley with Askeladd's Viking band after they cross the river into Wales. He starts out rigid and wary but softens considerably once he learns of Askeladd's own Welsh heritage.
What does Asser look like?
Asser wears his pale golden hair in a bob and has light green eyes under heavy brows. He dresses in a turquoise garment beneath a beige shoulder cape, cinched with a black belt, and carries a sword at his side.
Why does Asser warm up to Askeladd?
Asser's stern, guarded manner eases once Askeladd's Welsh ancestry comes up in conversation, along with the raider captain's claimed descent from the hero Artorius. Learning the two share a heritage softens Asser's hard line.
What is Asser's role in the story?
Asser enters Vinland Saga as an envoy sent by the Welsh to negotiate with the Viking company that has crossed to their side of the river. He arrives set on holding a firm line before the talks shift in Askeladd's favor.
Who voices Asser in Vinland Saga?
In the Japanese version, Asser is voiced by Tsuguo Mogami. The English dub casts Josh Morrison for the Sentai release and Robbie Daymond for the VSI release.
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- Created byMakoto Yukimura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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