Olaf of Norway

OLAF. 25-35. Born warrior and king, fierce in battle yet contemplative. Composed, decisive, passionate. Trained for violence yet yearning for peace and unity for his people.

YOUNG OLAF. Teens (18+ to play younger). Eager and bold, a boy learning to fight. Hungry for adventure and a chance to prove himself.

Strong-willed and perceptive, a voice of reason amidst chaos. Honest and discerning. Cynical at times but pure of heart.

BISHOP GRIMKETEL. Light German dialect. 60s. A learned German priest of quiet wisdom—patient, contemplative, and steady of spirit.

SWEDISH JARL. Contemporary American dialect. Late 30s. Respectable warrior and family man. Fierce and frightful in combat.

BJORN. 25-35. Olaf’s battle brother and loyal best friend. Quick-witted and lively. Fierce and unflinching in combat.

YOUNG BJORN. Early teens (18+ to play younger). Loyal and playful friend, fighting alongside Olaf with courage and camaraderie.

DANISH GUARD 1. 20s. Warrior of Cnut.

JARL AFRAFASTE. Late 20s. An intense man of fire and sword.

DARK FIGURE. 40-60s. The voice of God in the vastness of reality.

KING CNUT. 50s. Masterful king and deadly warrior. Precise, disciplined, and fiercely strategic. Shrewd and pragmatic. Balances martial skill with political acumen.

DUKE RICHARD. Light French dialect. 30-40s. The formidable yet generous ruler of Normandy. Bold, sincere. Leads with conviction and warmth.

KING UFTO. Contemporary American dialect. Late 50s. King of Sweden. Astrid's father. A warrior and political schemer. Delights in courtly bartering and combat.

King of Norway. Olaf's mentor and protector. Weathered and hardened. Steadfast. Cares deeply for his ward.

KING AETHELRED. RP dialect. Late 50s. The respectable King of Briton. Measured, court-wise, and disarmingly humble. Navigates power through wit, patience, and political banter rather than brute force.

GUDBRAND. Contemporary American dialect. 40-50s. A fervent priest of the old ways—charismatic, thunderous, zealous. Commands a crowd.

LADY ARLENE. RP dialect. 18-25. An enchanting young woman, blessed with a fey voice. MUST BE ABLE TO SING.

ASTA. Contemporary American dialect. 35-45. An ambitious mother. Encourages Olaf to accomplish great things.

THORIR HUND. 30-40s. A hardened chieftain of the north—proud, calculating, and deeply rooted in the old ways. Smooth-tongued. Decisive. Lethal. Fiercely loyal to his house.

SIGRID. 40s. Olaf's foster father. A practical politician. Keenly aware of the needs of his house, and his people.