Styrbiorn the Strong · Character
Biorn Asbrandson
An Icelander who joins Styrbiorn's company at Jomsburg.
minor
Also known as Biorn
First appearance: iv jomsburg
Biorn Asbrandson shows up with force in V: Yule in Denmark. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Styrbiorn's sworn brother; accompanies him to Denmark; advises Styrbiorn on marriage; tells King Harald about Iceland's priest-rulers.
Biorn Asbrandson first appears in 0006 iv jomsburg.
In V: Yule in Denmark: Styrbiorn's sworn brother; accompanies him to Denmark; advises Styrbiorn on marriage; tells King Harald about Iceland's priest-rulers.
Later, in XI: Jomsburg Seawalls: Approaches Styrbiorn on the seawall, questions his actions, and pledges to stay with him.
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- Other
Character groups
- Kings, Gods, and Legendary Figures
- Jomsburg Vikings and Allies
- Protagonist
- Swedish and Foreign Rivals
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Biorn Asbrandson in iv jomsburg