Erik "the Red" Thorvaldsson is an outlaw.
Biography
Season 6
Erik is a young outlaw who saved Bjorn's life when King Harald sent men to kill him. He describes himself to be a former merecenary who got involved in some killings which made him an outlaw. He survived by providing his services as a warrior. Erik is shown to be smart as he was able to recongnise the Rus's flag. Erik also shows his knowledge by telling Bjorn , Gunnhild, and others about what he knows about the Rus. Erik was sent by Bjorn to deliver his message to King Harald about the Rus. Harald arrests him and was about to execute him, until King Olaf stopped him and explained who he was. Erik is shown to be a good fighter as he was able to slay many Rus soldiers when his troop discovered them and he shows good leadership as he was able to command a part of Bjorn's army when Bjorn left to fight to protect Tamdrup.
After Bjorn's death, there is a need for a new ruler of Kattegat. Erik tries to weasel his way into power by playing both sides, pitting Gunnhild and Ingrid against each other. He witnesses Ingrid perform a spell in Bjorn's tomb to help her win the title. He begins pursuing Ingrid. Meanwhile, he also pursues Gunnhild. Even managing to convince her to sleep with him, despite her grief over Bjorn's death. He betrays her by putting the idea of becoming to new queen into Ingrid's head.
After Harald's departure for England, Erik makes himself King of Kattegat alongside Queen Ingrid. To remove him from the situation, Ingrid performs another ritual, calling on the gods to turn Erik blind. As Erik's sight begins to deteriorate, so does his authority in Kattegat. Ingrid forms a plan with a slave named Nissa she had known when she had been a slave herself. The pair plot to kill Erik when he least expects it. Nissa stabs Erik with a pitchfork, killing him. With Erik dead, Ingrid takes the crown.
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Appearances
| Season six appearances | ||||
| New Beginnings | The Prophet | Ghosts, Gods, and Running Dogs | All The Prisoners | The Key |
| Death and the Serpent | The Ice Maiden | Valhalla Can Wait | Resurrection | The Best Laid Plans |
| King of Kings | All Change (Season 6)]] | The Signal | Lost Souls | All At Sea |
| The Final Straw | The Raft of the Medusa | It's Only Magic | The Lord Giveth | The Last Act |