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** Thorfinn finally getting angry again and punching one servant hard, all after he just told Einar to keep his calm. Followed by...
** Thorfinn finally getting angry again and punching one servant hard, all after he just told Einar to keep his calm. Followed by...
* [[Crowning Moment of Funny]]: "Oh Sh.." and the look on his face when he realizes he just broke his (technically) superior's chin.
* [[Crowning Moment of Funny]]: "Oh Sh.." and the look on his face when he realizes he just broke his (technically) superior's chin.
* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]: Askeladd.
* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]:
** Askeladd.
** Ylva. Her prettiness, entertaining and caring personality may be a part of that, despite limited screen time. In MyWaifuList she is the highest ranked character.
* [[Fan Nickname]]: It's not uncommon to hear people refer to post-timeskip Thorfinn as Viking Kurt Cobain due to his appearance.
* [[Fan Nickname]]: It's not uncommon to hear people refer to post-timeskip Thorfinn as Viking Kurt Cobain due to his appearance.
** Much like how in [[Code Geass]] Suzaku would have several nicknames with "something"-zaku, most of Canute's nicknames follow the same pattern. Earlier Canute is referred to a [[Moe|Moenute]], after his [[Rage Against the Heavens]] he's Garnute, and more recently he's become [[Jerkass|Jerknute]].
** Much like how in [[Code Geass]] Suzaku would have several nicknames with "something"-zaku, most of Canute's nicknames follow the same pattern. Earlier Canute is referred to a [[Moe|Moenute]], after his [[Rage Against the Heavens]] he's Garnute, and more recently he's become [[Jerkass|Jerknute]].
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* [[Moral Event Horizon]]
* [[Moral Event Horizon]]
* [[Reverse Funny Aneurysm]]:
* [[Reverse Funny Aneurysm]]:
{{quote| '''Willibald:''' What is love?<br />
{{quote|'''Willibald:''' What is love?
'''Readers:''' ''Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more'' }}
'''Readers:''' ''Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more'' }}
* [[Wangst]]: Thorfinn gets called on this by some critics, but at least he has a legitimate reason for his bouts of depression and general surliness, but Ketil's son? A spoiled little rich boy who wants to be a warrior, always whining about how life is unfair. Here's hoping Thorfinn gives him the beating of a lifetime.
* [[Wangst]]: Thorfinn gets called on this by some critics, but at least he has a legitimate reason for his bouts of depression and general surliness, but Ketil's son? A spoiled little rich boy who wants to be a warrior, always whining about how life is unfair. Here's hoping Thorfinn gives him the beating of a lifetime.

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  • Crazy Awesome: Thorkell, Thrower of Logs and Puncher of Horses.
  • Crowning Moment of Awesome: Happens at least once a fight scene, there are a lot of fight scenes
    • Three Words: "BOW BEFORE ME!"
    • Thorfinn finally getting angry again and punching one servant hard, all after he just told Einar to keep his calm. Followed by...
  • Crowning Moment of Funny: "Oh Sh.." and the look on his face when he realizes he just broke his (technically) superior's chin.
  • Ensemble Darkhorse:
    • Askeladd.
    • Ylva. Her prettiness, entertaining and caring personality may be a part of that, despite limited screen time. In MyWaifuList she is the highest ranked character.
  • Fan Nickname: It's not uncommon to hear people refer to post-timeskip Thorfinn as Viking Kurt Cobain due to his appearance.
    • Much like how in Code Geass Suzaku would have several nicknames with "something"-zaku, most of Canute's nicknames follow the same pattern. Earlier Canute is referred to a Moenute, after his Rage Against the Heavens he's Garnute, and more recently he's become Jerknute.
    • The current Time Skip arc is called "Farmland Saga."
  • Growing the Beard: Canute, and boy does he. Then he goes and grows an actual beard to complete the image.
  • Magnificent Bastard: Many try their hand, but Askeladd remains the best.
  • Memetic Mutation: PUNCH THE HORSE!
  • Moral Event Horizon
  • Reverse Funny Aneurysm:

Willibald: What is love?
Readers: Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more

  • Wangst: Thorfinn gets called on this by some critics, but at least he has a legitimate reason for his bouts of depression and general surliness, but Ketil's son? A spoiled little rich boy who wants to be a warrior, always whining about how life is unfair. Here's hoping Thorfinn gives him the beating of a lifetime.
  • The Woobie: .........come on, Canute? I mean how can he not be after his "My Father harbors no love for me" speech in chapter 42? Not to mention Ragnar's death before that.