Styrbiorn the Strong · Character
Tosti
A Swedish chieftain and ally of King Eric.
minor
Also known as Skogul-Tosti
First appearance: King Eric's Hosting
Tosti's tie to King Eric is one of the pressures that moves Styrbiorn the Strong—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Skogul-Tosti, father of Sigrid, hosts King Eric and arranges the meeting, leaving the choice of marriage to his daughter.
Tosti first appears in 0016 xiv king eric s hosting.
With King Eric (professional): Tosti is a loyal follower and warrior serving King Eric. With King Eric (professional): Tosti is a loyal follower and warrior serving King Eric. With King Eric (professional): Tosti is a loyal follower and warrior serving King Eric.
In III: Queen Sigrid the Haughty: Skogul-Tosti, father of Sigrid, hosts King Eric and arranges the meeting, leaving the choice of marriage to his daughter.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Figures and Allies
- Kings, Gods, and Legendary Figures
- Jomsburg Vikings and Allies
- Swedish and Foreign Rivals
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Styrbiorn’s am…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- King Eric
professional · positive
Tosti is a loyal follower and warrior serving King Eric. How this plays out →
- King Eric
professional · positive
Tosti is a loyal follower and warrior serving King Eric. How this plays out →
- King Eric
professional · positive
Tosti is a loyal follower and warrior serving King Eric. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Tosti in King Eric's HostingIn the story
Tosti appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Tosti in King Eric's Hosting