herr_bookman | Milliways Dossier: Athelstan

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History

Used to be a monk at Lindisfarne - before orders
From 793 - Lives with Vikings in Kattegat - came there six months ago
Is a slave, but likes his master, Ragnar - never once raised a hand to him
Has household duties, possibly a steward's role since his master has raised to Earldom from killing the last incumbent
Worked on preserving scripts from the Bible, illustrated, and chronicles
Sent to the monks at age seven

Impressions

Threat Level: None - Athelstan is a standard squishy human male who seems to know no combat techniques, and is generally helpful
Helped set my arm
Knows how to illuminate a manuscript
Studies sociology and history
Little experience in love
Writing a book on the society of the Northmen - fascinating!
Writes on tree bark - oh, no
Plans to write about a slave girl who gave herself up as a sacrifice
Favorite part of their society: how they interact with their children
Least favorite: attitude towards life and death
Vikings must have an honorable death to enter Valhalla
Sacrifice to their gods: Thor, Odin, Freyr
Illuminating a Bible for Javert's chapel in Latin!
Built a sled with him
Showed him my computer
Helped comfort little Rae after Death frightened her - Oliver is his brother?
Gyda has died; her brother, Bjorn, is twelve and was away while she was sick. Her mother--Lady Lagertha--lived through the illness and needs Athelstan's support
Helped me name my kitten - brought one home to Oliver's intended

Weaknesses

Scabs

Opportunities