Brown They find themselves in a swamp filled with dead bodies, certainly the result of the sickness. Ælfwynn goes following behind a crow, chasing it through the woods on her own. ); Ælswith finds Æthelstan, the first King of all England and the English. Eadith and Osferth will guard her until Edward has sworn he won’t harm her. Guthrum came to England with an initial force of six hundred warriors, but soon gains more influence among the Danes in England when he appoints himself king of the recently conquered Kingdom of East Anglia. Cause of Death She asks where is her daughter, and Ælfwynn rushes into her arms. The Ealdormen may complain but this time, she tells Edward not to treat them too harshly. First Appearance Eadith has proof off his crime. Finan suspects that Æthelflæd isn’t coming and advises they leave. Family He was succeeded by his half-brother, Edmund. Sigtryggr and Brida have captured Winchester, where Hæsten plans to take Ælswith, Æthelstan, and Stiorra. In exchange for an agreed amount of grain, livestock, and silver, Alfred proposes that they return to Lundene. Television Series ("Episode 1.1"), East Anglia; Guthrum and Ubba arrive at the monastery. Æthelstan claims that he’s a good king, like Edward. Ælfwynn claims that she’s already been taken to Winchester by Uhtred. ("Episode 4.5"), Stiorra orders for Ælfwynn to come inside as she spots soldiers ride up towards the gate. ("Episode 1.8"), The Saxon army defeats the Danes. While she doesn’t like Uhtred, it may be the only compromise. Status As the guards inch towards them, Eadith reveals that her brother killed Lord Æthelred and she’s willing to swear it on the book. "The Pale Horseman" Cause of Death Day breaks and the group awakens. Sihtric worries that the children won’t make the trip on foot, but they proceed nevertheless. Bishop Erkenwald states that Edward’s wife has chosen to enter a nunnery, and therefore, the marriage is dismissed. Brida tells Ragnar that should he meet Uhtred in battle, there can be no doubt. However, she is grateful the screaming has stopped. Æthelwold warns them that Alfred is wise and calculated and his strength comes from God. Guthrum then gets word from a messenger that Ubba and his men have returned from Irland. Brida determines that Stiorra is at least half Dane. Eadith advises Eardwulf to save himself and flee to Frankia. Edward reveals to Ælswith that he intends to hold Aegelesburg until Mercia is in the charge of someone he trusts. Young Ragnar and Guthrum exit. After killing King Edmund, Guthrum and Ubba turn their attention to and Ubba orders his men to kill Uhtred, but he reveals that he has Storri. They charged towards the Saxons, and men are lost on both sides. Guthrum then announces that the truce is over and that they should prepare for battle. First Appearance Winchester, Wessex; Æthelwold tells Edward that some ealdormen aren't too happy that he made a whore of a young girl and left her pupped. 6 episodes (see below) The purple blooms, when dissolved in water, are tasteless and effective, especially in children. Guthrum suspects that Alfred will simply starve them out as he knows they'll be without food within days. ("Episode 1.8"), Edington, Wessex; Guthrum, Brida, Young Ragnar, and Skorpa lead an army of Danes to the battlefield, where the Saxons are chanting "no mercy." The Saxon hostages are all killed, except for Uhtred, who fights his way out. Uhtred realizes that Æthelflæd must’ve gone ahead to Ceaster as agreed, so they do the same. Last Appearance Portrayer Others He has a twin sister, Ædgyth, but they were separated soon after birth. Status ("Episode 4.2"), Saltwic, Mercia; Æthelstan has been held up at Æthelflæd her Mercian estate with Stiorra and Ælfwynn. As king, Æthelwold is prepared to negotiate. Finan tells Æthelstan to run into the trees when the fighting starts and Sihtric hands him a knife. So, until Ubba returns, they have to make peace. Uhtred tells Sigtryggr to send out both of Edward’s children and he will walk into Winchester alone. ("Episode 1.4"), Outside Werham, Wessex; Word of Werham's fall has spread, and so King Alfred prepares for war. Deceased 2 novels (see below) They came for war, and Guthrum blames Ubba for leaving them weak. Other than the sons of Lothbrok, Guthrum commands one of the larger Danish-Norse armies in England. Edward defends her by retorting that she isn’t a whore. Status He is the son of Edward and Ecgwynn . She tells the guards to look inside the pouch that her brother wears around his neck. Father Pyrlig takes Æthelstan to hide with the other villagers he’s brought in. ("Episode 1.7"), Guthrum, Brida, and Young Ragnar raid Alfred’s Reading Room after hearing of his survival in the swampland. Family Deceased ("Episode 4.9"), Ælswith, Æthelstan, Æthelhelm, Ælflæd, and Ælfweard remain locked up. Fortunately, Uhtred gets to her in time before she can awaken them. Gender If the book series followed factual date of Æthelstan's birth then these are his ages throughout the books: Æthelstan is a noble; he was born as the prince of. Residence 7 novels (see below) Ælswith tells Æthelhelm to focus on his account with God and Ælflæd to reflect on her anger towards a child, when her own is in danger. Fortunately, Young Ragnar and Brida come to his aid. She reports to Finan, Osferth, and Sihtric of their arrival and tells them that she has a plan. Guthrum has no desire to negotiate with Æthelwold and attacks him. He was the son of King Edward the Elder and his first wife, Ecgwynn. Character Based on a Real Historical Figure, https://the-last-kingdom.fandom.com/wiki/Guthrum?oldid=19816, This character has been based on a real historical figure of, In the novel series, Guthrum was referred to as "the Unlucky" by, The book-version of Guthrum had a rib-bone of his mother hanging from his long moustache, due to his love for her. For all of Æthelstan's family, see below ("Episode 4.6"), Aegelesburg, Mercia; While the town is distracted by King Æthelred’s funeral, Pyrlig sneaks Uhtred, Finan, Stiorra, and Æthelstan inside. The following morning, they continue their journey to Ceaster, Eadith fears that Ælfwynn is getting sick. Ælswith retorts that if not for his actions, Cnut and Sigtryggr would’ve joined forces and they would be facing a bigger threat. Ælswith would like to thank Uhtred for his actions. She then asks who his family is, but he’s been told not to answer that. Guthrum orders his men to stop. Hæsten informs Uhtred that Sigtryggr has landed from Irland and he wants all Danes to follow him. He will need guidance and protection. He further proposes they confine themselves to East Anglia, Mercia, and Northumbria. That’s when she crosses paths with a sleeping Eardwulf and his men. Ragnar questions why Alfred stole the crown. Sigtryggr agrees to make the exchange. Young Ragnar suggests that they go looking for Alfred, but Guthrum says that only a fool would march an army into swampland. ("Episode 4.6"), The group sleeps as Uhtred watches over them. ("Episode 1.4"), Uhtred watches as Guthrum exits the chamber. Afterwards, the Danes celebrate in the hall, feasting, drinking, and torturing their Saxon prisoners, including King Osbert. Guthrum refers to it as magic and words without sounds. Male Food is thrown at them as they enter. ("Episode 4.8"), Thatcham, Wessex; Uhtred, Stiorra, Eadith, Finan, Sihtric, Osferth, Æthelstan, and Pyrlig hold up in Thatcham, where they set up camp for Ælswith, who will offer prayers of thanks on their behalf when she arrives in Bedwyn. Edward wants Uhtred to teach Æthelstan how to be a warrior, all he knows of the Danes and Northumbria. Ælswith warns them that her son will burn them all to the ground before he concedes any of Wessex land. Nevertheless, she takes Ælfwynn under the trees. And so, against Guthrum’s wishes, Ubba let’s Uhtred go. With his last breath, he reveals that Ubba is coming. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Guthrum informs Ubba that the Saxons marched faster than they expected, and because of that, the Danes have lost half their men. ("Episode 1.3"), Guthrum and Ubba arrive at the negotiation with King Alfred, Odda, Beocca, and Uhtred. Æthelstan Guthrum concedes and orders for Uhtred to be released. Guthrum is particularly fascinated with Alfred’s writing, but he wonders what it all means. Uhtred changes the plan. So, she asks for Edward’s forgiveness. Ælswith asks Æthelstan what he is reading. As night falls, the group settles down to sleep. King Edmund is tied to a cross and barely breathing. It is for this that she’s grateful to Uhtred. East Anglia (last)Denmark (originally) Alfred would prefer to establish peace, but he has no intention on handing over Uhtred or any land. "War Lord" He is the son of Edward and Ecgwynn. Uhtred orders young Uhtred and Sihtric to find Æthelflæd and tell her that Ælfwynn is safe. Last Kingdom: Will Sihtric leave The Last Kingdom season 5? Young Uhtred believes that it only takes sinners. WessexMercia (formerly) Unbeknownst to him, Ælswith follows. Uhtred then picks up Æthelred’s ring off the ground. ("Episode 1.8"). They set a trap for all three armies to box them in and proceed to slaughtered each of them. They come to a stop as the road is blocked with the bodies of dead men piked on large wooden sticks. Guthrum warns them that unlike the other two Kings of Northumbria, Lord Uhtred is strategic. Guthrum isn’t convinced and tells Ubba to kill him, but they postpone that until after they finish with the king. Dark Brown Uhtred orders Stiorra to get Ælfwynn out the sun, but she’s tired of mothering her. Alfred, Odda, Leofric, and Father Selbix head down the field to speak with them. Others Hair Uhtred enters Winchester as Æthelstan and Ælfweard exit, running into Edward’s arms. Jarl Sigefrid, his brother Erik, and Hæsten, the three prominent members of his army desert with a large number of his men, and start a war against Wessex, supposedly, Guthrum died not long after the two brothers' were defeated. Residence She presents Æthelstan to Edward as she hopes he is willing to reconcile with him. Died of old age. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The following day, Guthrum helps lead the Danes in a battle against the Kingdom of Northumbria. After Uhtred kills Skorpa, Young Ragnar looks to Guthrum to lead them, however, Guthrum is more focused on the Saxons are winning, as the priest said and that their God is with them. Guthrum converted religions, he was born a pagan but signs a treaty with the West Saxons and agrees to convert to Christianity.