Thorvald
CharacterThorvald is the younger brother of Leif Ericson and the first husband of Gudrid. He appears only in a flashback, remembered as an aggressive man who died during a failed attempt to colonize Vinland, killed in a clash with the region's natives.
Appearance
Thorvald surfaces solely within a flashback, and the story offers no detailed portrait of his features beyond his place within Leif Ericson's family.
Personality
What the narrative conveys of Thorvald is his combativeness. By Leif's account he was an aggressive man, the sort quick to reach for a weapon, a temperament that ultimately led to his death.
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History
Thorvald was the younger brother of Leif Ericson and Tulla, and he married Gudrid, though he departed to settle Vinland before the union could be consummated. The venture ended in disaster. Leif later recounts to Thorfinn and the others that fighting broke out with the native people, that the hot-tempered Thorvald was the first to raise his bow, and that he perished in the violence. Since Leif took no part in the expedition himself, he admits he does not know the full details of what happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Thorvald Eiriksson?
In Vinland Saga, Thorvald is the hot-tempered younger brother of Leif Ericson who appears only in a flashback. He marries Gudrid before leaving to help colonize Vinland, where he is killed after a conflict breaks out with the region's native people.
How did Thorvald die in Vinland Saga?
Thorvald dies during a failed attempt to settle Vinland after fighting breaks out with the native people there. According to Leif Ericson's account, the hot-tempered Thorvald is the first to raise his bow, and he is killed in the resulting violence.
Who did Thorvald marry?
Thorvald marries Gudrid, but he leaves to help settle Vinland before the marriage can be consummated, and he dies during that expedition.
Is Thorvald related to Leif Ericson?
Yes, Thorvald is the younger brother of Leif Ericson, and he also has a sister named Tulla.
Does Leif Ericson know exactly how Thorvald died?
Not entirely. Leif Ericson tells Thorfinn and the others that fighting broke out with the native people and that Thorvald was killed, but since Leif did not take part in the expedition himself, he admits he does not know the full details of what happened.
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- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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