Anlaf

Anlaf, Alderman of Rorvik
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Name: Anlaf

Nickname: Anlaf the Alderman

Cultural Background: Danir, but his mother was Ethelling and he bears an Ethelling-sounding name.

Born: Around 850 N.Y.

Parents: Not named in the stories. His father was among the Danir of Sjaelland, his mother was an Ethelling of Ethelland.

Noble House: None, but sword to the service of the Skjoldungar (the royal house of Sjaelland)

Spouse: Not named in the stories.

Offspring: Oddlaf Anlafsdottir

An old man who speaks of having ridden to war in the service of the Skjoldungar kings in his youth, Anlaf in his old age has retired to the small village of Rorvik, where he serves as alderman. He was given a steel longsword as token of his authority and as reward for his service. His wife died sometime around 895 N.Y. of a fever neither herbal remedy nor healing prayers could avert, leaving him to raise Oddlaf Anlafsdottir alone.

Appears In: "Spring Sacrifice" (Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume III)

Source: Anlaf is entirely the creation of author Colin Anders Brodd.