Character guide

Styrbiorn the Strong

major

Also known as Styrbiorn, Sigrid, Queen Sigrid the Haughty, Sigrid the Haughty, Queen Sigrid, Styrbiorn withal, kinsman Styrbiorn

A fierce Viking claimant to the Swedish throne, central to the saga's conflict.

Palnatoki

major

Also known as Jomsburg, Palnatoki of Fion

Founder and leader of the Jomsburg Vikings, a key ally and mentor to Styrbiorn.

Thorgnyr Thorgnyrson

supporting

Also known as Thorgnyr, old Thorgnyr

A wise and influential Swedish lawman who advises King Eric.

Biorn the Brisk

supporting

Also known as Biorn

A loyal and energetic follower of Styrbiorn, active in battles.

King Eric

major

Also known as Eric, King, King Eric Biornson, The King

King of Sweden, Styrbiorn's rival and uncle, a shrewd ruler.

Harald Gormson

supporting

Also known as King Harald Gormson, Harald, King Harald, the King

King of Denmark, a powerful but sometimes hesitant monarch.

Thyri

supporting

Also known as Queen Thyri

Daughter of King Harald, later Queen of Sweden, a key political figure.

Sigurd Cape

supporting

Also known as Sigurd

A Jomsburg Viking and close companion of Styrbiorn.

Earl Wolf

supporting

Also known as Earl, The Earl, the Earl, the Wolf

A powerful Swedish earl and ally of King Eric.

Helgi

minor

A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the fleet's adventures.

Biorn Asbrandson

minor

Also known as Biorn

An Icelander who joins Styrbiorn's company at Jomsburg.

Sigvaldi

minor

Also known as Strut-Harald, Thorkell, Harald

Son of Strut-Harald, a Jomsburg Viking leader.

Moldi

minor

A Jomsburg Viking, known for his strength and loyalty.

Bui the Thick

minor

Also known as Bui

A stout Jomsburg Viking warrior.

Queen Brynhild

minor

Also known as Brynhild

A legendary queen, appears in a vision or tale.

Tosti

minor

Also known as Skogul-Tosti

A Swedish chieftain and ally of King Eric.

Aki

minor

A messenger or minor retainer in the saga.

Thorgisl

minor

A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the expedition.

King Olaf Biornson

minor

Also known as King Olaf, Olaf

King of Sweden, father of Styrbiorn and Eric.

Thorir

minor

A Jomsburg Viking, known for his strength.

Odin

minor

Also known as Father Odin

The Norse god, appears in visions or omens.

Bessi Thorlakson

minor

Also known as Bessi

An Icelander who visits Jomsburg.

Gudrid

minor

A woman mentioned in the saga, possibly a relative.

Earl Hakon

minor

Also known as the great Earl Hakon

Ruler of Norway, mentioned as a contemporary.

King Burisleif

minor

A Wendish king, ally of Styrbiorn.

Eystein the Fox

minor

Also known as Eystein

A cunning Swedish chieftain.

Worm Grimkelson

minor

Also known as Worm

A Jomsburg Viking, known for his wisdom.

Thor

minor

The Norse god, invoked in oaths.

Giuki

minor

Also known as Giuki a-gley, King Giuki

A legendary king, mentioned in a tale.

Jomala

minor

A Wendish deity, mentioned in passing.

An

minor

A minor character, possibly a retainer.

King Biorn the Old

minor

Also known as Biorn the Old, Biorn

An earlier king of Sweden, father of Olaf.

Heming

minor

A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the fleet.

Gudrun

minor

A woman mentioned in a genealogical context.

Keisar Otto

minor

Also known as the Keisar

The Holy Roman Emperor, mentioned as a contemporary.

Valdimar of Holmgarth

minor

Also known as Valdimar, Holmgarth

A prince from Holmgarth (Novgorod), mentioned.