# Aska — Beric the Briton character guide

> Aska in Beric the Briton by G. A. Henty.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-city-and-forest

## Who they are

An old British chief who first speaks to Beric at the sacred oak.

## Relationships

### [Beric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/beric)

_friendship_

Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles.

### [Beric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/beric)

_friendship_

Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles.

### [Beric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/beric)

_friendship_

Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles.

## In the story

### [An Infuriated People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/iv-an-infuriated-people)

An elder chief who speaks in support of Beric, recounting the Druids' prophecies and defending his wisdom.

### [First Successes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/vi-first-successes)

Beric discusses the tactical situation with him, expressing concern about the Britons' lack of discipline.

### [VII: Defeat of the Britons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/vii-defeat-of-the-britons)

Elder chief who supports Beric, speaks to the men about the need for unity and obedience, and shares in the retreat plan.

### [VIII: The Great Swamps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/viii-the-great-swamps)

Co-leads the negotiations, persuades the Fenmen to allow refuge, and helps plan the relocation.

### [The Struggle in the Swamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/ix-the-struggle-in-the-swamp)

Leads a party of Britons that returns laden with plunder from the raid on the Roman camp, and helps organize the defense of the swamps.

### [Betrayed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/x-betrayed)

A fallen warrior of Beric's band, killed by a Roman javelin during the battle.

## Links

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