Gunnar
CharacterGunnar is a court politician who takes a place as one of King Canute's advisers. The younger brother of Ragnar, he wears the mask of a loyal royal servant while quietly working against the very prince he claims to praise, secretly answering to King Sweyn instead.
Appearance
Gunnar bears a strong resemblance to his older brother Ragnar, the chief differences being his more hollowed features along with a mustache and goatee. His clothing runs to a cerulean garment trimmed with a fur collar, cinched by a black belt, and he wears a gold chain hung with a small white shield medallion. Forest-green trousers and brown shoes round out the look.
Personality
On the surface Gunnar heaps praise on Prince Canute much as his brother once did, but the devotion is pure performance. In truth he operates as a mole planted in the prince's circle, feeding his true loyalty to King Sweyn.
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History
Gunnar earns a seat close to power as a counselor within Canute's court, presenting himself as a steadfast attendant of the crown. That posture, however, conceals a double game: rather than serving the prince he flatters, he acts on Sweyn's behalf, and his scheming threads through the intrigue of the War Arc and into the events that follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gunnar in Vinland Saga?
Gunnar is a court adviser who serves in Prince Canute's inner circle while secretly working as a mole for King Sweyn, and he is the younger brother of Ragnar.
Is Gunnar loyal to Canute?
Not really. Gunnar publicly praises and attends Canute much as his brother Ragnar once did, but the devotion is pure performance, and he secretly answers to King Sweyn instead.
How is Gunnar related to Ragnar?
Gunnar is Ragnar's younger brother, and the two share a strong physical resemblance apart from Gunnar's more hollow features and his mustache and goatee.
What role does Gunnar play in the War Arc?
As a secret agent for King Sweyn planted within Canute's court, Gunnar's scheming threads through the intrigue of the War Arc and continues into the events that follow it.
What does Gunnar look like in Vinland Saga?
Gunnar wears a cerulean garment trimmed with a fur collar and cinched by a black belt, a gold chain hung with a small white shield medallion, forest green trousers, and brown shoes.
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- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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