Ragnar takes an interest with Athelstan and thinks he may be able give information that could be valuable for his next raid. Torn between maintaining his beliefs and surviving in his new, cruel world, Athelstan began to doubt his faith in the Christian God. Athelstan questions his own honor and recalls the first time he met the shield maiden, Lagertha. Athelstan cares for Lagertha when she has a miscarriage and loses her child and wonders what Ragnar will think when he returns as he was prophesized to have many sons. While there Athelstan becomes weary of all the pillaging and death and while resting he takes out the Bible he found and receives a vision of a crucifixion. With Travis Fimmel Katheryn Winnick Clive Standen Jess… Athelstan recounts how all things begin and end with blood and the cost of the choices that family members make. It first aired on April 21, 2013. Athelstan considers the expectations that the gods place on man and how a man can determine if he serving the gods or merely himself. During this time Athelstan and An unknown amount of time later king Horik's wife and children arrive and a celebration is held. Athelstan was born to a Northumbrian family that could not afford to have another child. Upon Rollo's awakening he is disgusted by Athelstan returning to his former ways and even attempts to kill him but fails. Ragnar declares a pilgrimage to the Norse holy place of Uppsala and asks if Athelstan would like to join them. It is the eighth episode of the series overall. Days later Ragnar prepares for his next raid and Lagertha accompanies him while Athelstan is placed in charge of the children. While there, Ragnar's other allies are contacted and arrive at the house. At this celebration Athelstan is mocked by Floki who says that he is the cause for Rollo's suffering. Athelstan reflects on the role that loyalty plays in the relationships of the Viking people, most importantly that of Siggy's kindness. When questioned by Ragnar on how he learned the viking language Athelstan tells him that at the monastery the monks are encouraged to travel to "spread the Word of God". When the word of what had transpired reached Kattegat the messenger was taken to Ragnar by Floki. George Blagden is a London-based film and stage actor who is best known for his television roles in the historical dramas Versailles and Vikings, where he plays King Louis XIV and the Anglo-Saxon monk Athelstan respectively. He begins to see visions of the Virgin Mary and a some sort of horrifying devil beast. Hours later Ragnar, Horik, and Lagertha meet with king Ecgbert and arrange for raiding to stop only if they are given a large amount of land which Ecgbert agrees with. Athelstan reflects on the role that loyalty plays in the relationships of the Viking people, most importantly that of Siggy's kindness. At a very young age, he was placed in a monastery at Lindesfarne. Ecgbert gives Athelstan a secret job where he will translate ancient Pagan writings that include legends, ways of life, and even battle strategies, a job Athelstan is very eager to accept. Each webisode serves as a journal entry for the Vikings character Athelstan. Directed by Johan Renck. He goes with Ragnar for his first raid (and Ragnar's first in three years). Athelstan attends mass but lies about taking the bread of Christ as he spits it out after taking it, showing that Paganism is still a strong factor in his life. Athelstan observes many of the Pagan rituals and is given intoxicating mushrooms by Athelstan and the Vikings return to their homes while Ragnar goes to After Ragnar returned and discovered the fate of his daughter he left to fight Jarl Four years later Athelstan has supposedly converted to Viking Paganism and is part of society although Floki doesn't think his conversion is true. Ragnar gathers his closest friends and best men to go and take back their land but Athelstan decides to stay in England with Horik. Torstein is later found killed by an unknown individual and Athelstan is asked by Ragnar to be taught the Lord's Prayer, a request Athelstan accepts. Athelstan attends Haraldson's funeral and accompanies the Lothbroks to their new home as he is installed as the new jarl. Athelstan was a young Anglo-Saxon, once a Christian monk taken as a slave by Ragnar Lothbrok and his fellow Vikings from Lindisfarne monastery. He had learned to forget about himself and has devoted his life to Christianity. "Sacrifice" is the eighth episode of the first season of Vikings. Eventually, Athelstan found happiness, great freedom, and joy in serving the father of his church, Saint Cuthbert. They arrive at Floki's home where Ragnar receives care for his wound. Athelstan reflects on the joy of being cleansed from sin and recounts a story of honor, sacrifice, punishment, and betrayal. Athelstan continues to grow close to king Ecgbert and after spending enough time for Ecgbert to trust him, he brings Athelstan to ancient crypts built by Roman Pagans who traveled to England years before. Later a new raiding party lead by Ragnar, Lagertha, and King Horik comes to England to raid and after a massive battle between the Vikings and the Saxons Athelstan discovers a heavily wounded Rollo and takes him to be treated. Athelstan is questioned by a mourning Ragnar (one of the only people who knows he is Christian) what the Bible says about grief. Athelstan says yes but before departing he goes to Ragnar's old home to read his hidden Bible which disintegrates in his hands as it was burnt in Haraldson's raid.
George Blagden, Actor: Les Misérables. Athelstan begins to have hallucinations much like with the bleeding Bible he had before his crucifixion.