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Gratianus

Character

Gratianus is a Welsh officer who serves as a captain within the military of Morgannwg. A hardened commander with a stern bearing and a watchful eye, he appears among the seasoned leaders on the Welsh side during the campaigns of the War Arc.

English Voice: Chris Rager (Sentai), D. C. Douglas (VSI)
Japanese Voice: Jiro Saito
Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 23: Reinforcements
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 12: The Land on the Far Bank
Allegiances: Morgannwg military
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Appearance

Gratianus wears his ash-toned hair cropped close, and his weathered face is deeply lined, set with gray eyes above a notably cleft chin. A plum-colored cap tops his head, while fitted armor covers his frame and brown footwear completes the outfit. A sword stays within easy reach at his side.

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Personality

The captain comes across as severe and difficult to read, a man whose sharp watchfulness lets very little slip past him.

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History

Within the story Gratianus stands among the fighting men who lead the forces of Morgannwg, the Welsh kingdom he answers to. He surfaces as those forces are drawn into the conflict that unfolds across the War Arc, though the record of his individual deeds runs no further than his rank and his loyalty.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Gratianus in Vinland Saga?

Gratianus is a Welsh officer who holds the rank of captain within the military forces of the kingdom of Morgannwg, appearing among its commanders during the War Arc.

What does Gratianus look like?

Gratianus has close-cropped ash-toned hair, a deeply lined, weathered face, gray eyes, and a notably cleft chin, and he wears a plum-colored cap over fitted armor with brown boots and a sword at his side.

What kind of personality does Gratianus have?

Gratianus comes across as severe and difficult to read, a captain whose sharp watchfulness lets very little slip past him.

Which side does Gratianus fight for in Vinland Saga?

Gratianus fights for Morgannwg, the Welsh kingdom whose forces he serves as a captain, and he is drawn into the conflict of the War Arc alongside its other commanders.

How much is known about Gratianus's individual deeds in Vinland Saga?

Very little; beyond his rank as captain and his loyalty to Morgannwg's military, the story does not detail any specific actions or battles carried out by Gratianus.

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