Character Relationship Map: Vikings: Valhalla

Characters

• Leif Eriksson (played by Sam Corlett) — protagonist
• Freydis Eriksdotter (played by Frida Gustavsson) — protagonist
• Harald Sigurdsson (played by Leo Suter) — supporting
• Emma of Normandy (played by Laura Berlin) — supporting
• Earl Godwin (played by David Oakes) — supporting
• King Canute (played by Bradley Freegard) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Harald Sigurdsson → Emma of Normandy (Romantic Lovers) — Political and romantic relationship
• Earl Godwin → King Canute (Professional Advisor) — Earl serving as counselor to the king
• Leif Eriksson → King Canute (Professional Subject) — Viking serving under the Danish king
• Leif Eriksson → Freydis Eriksdotter (Family Siblings) — Brother and sister Viking explorers

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Earl Godwin → Harald Sigurdsson (Conflict Enemies) — Political adversaries in court
• Harald Sigurdsson → Leif Eriksson (Alliance Allies) — Occasional allies in larger conflicts
• Freydis Eriksdotter → Emma of Normandy (Social Friends) — Women from different worlds finding common ground
• Harald Sigurdsson → Earl Godwin (Conflict Political Rivals) — Competing for influence in England
• Emma of Normandy → Earl Godwin (Alliance Political Allies) — Working together in Norman court
• Harald Sigurdsson → King Canute (Conflict Rivals) — Political opponents competing for power
• Freydis Eriksdotter → Harald Sigurdsson (Alliance Allies) — Warriors fighting for similar causes
• Leif Eriksson → Harald Sigurdsson (Alliance Allies) — Fellow Viking explorers with mutual respect

Story Analysis

Legendary figures navigate the end of an era

Plot Progression

1. The Last Great Voyages — Introduction to the declining Viking era and Leif Eriksson's ambition to explore new lands across the sea.
2. Paths of Power — Harald Sigurdsson rises through military prowess while Leif discovers new lands and Freydis challenges societal norms.
3. Exile and Return — Harald's exile from Norway and his service in Constantinople, followed by his return with new ambitions.
4. Clash of Crowns — The final power struggle between Harald and King Canute, culminating in Harald's rise to the Norwegian throne.