# VI Alfric — Short Fiction character guide

> VI Alfric in Short Fiction by Poul Anderson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Alfric

**First appearance:** 0000-star-ship

## Who they are

A numbered version of Alfric, possibly a clone or son.

## Relationships

### [Bo Jonsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/bo_jonsson)

_rivalry_

Bo and VI Alfric are likely antagonists or competitors, given their high interaction count in a conflict-driven context.

### [Bo Jonsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/bo_jonsson)

_rivalry_

Bo and VI Alfric are likely antagonists or competitors, given their high interaction count in a conflict-driven context.

### [Bo Jonsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/bo_jonsson)

_rivalry_

Bo and VI Alfric are likely antagonists or competitors, given their high interaction count in a conflict-driven context.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/i)

The barbarian protagonist, arriving at Valkarion and surviving an ambush by Temple slaves.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/ii)

A wandering barbarian from Aslak, restless and experienced in war and adventure.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iii)

Disguises himself in looted armor; learns of the prophecy and the political situation; proposes fleeing to Aslak with Hildaborg.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iv)

Alfric of Aslak, the barbarian protector of Hildaborg, is captured and chained, facing execution.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/v)

Leads the escape from the Temple, devises the revolt plan, and breaches the palace siege.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/vi)

Leads the Household guards in battle, burning the palace and assaulting the Temple; becomes ruler of Valkarion by dawn.

## Links

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