Wulfhild of Norway

**Wulfhild Ólafsdóttir** is princess of Norway and half-sister of King Magnus the Good.

## Biography

### Background

Wulfhild is the daughter of King Olaf II Fairhair and Astrid Olofsdotter of Sweden. In 1028, her father was overthrown by Cnut the Great of Denmark, and her family went into exile first in Sweden, and then in Novgorod, where they sought refuge with Yaroslav the Wise. Yaroslav declined to get involved in the power struggle, though he did foster Magnus. Olaf died in the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. In 1035, Wulfhild returned to Norway with Magnus and Einar when Magnus was proclaimed king.

### Book I

Wulfhild becomes friends with Hiccup, Astrid, and Ruffnut when they and the other Hooligans come to Nidaros. As part of the treaty between Berk and Norway, she is given a dragon. She ends up bonding with a Razorwhip who she names Mistletoe.

Just after Hiccup and Astrid have become engaged, a letter arrives from Einar and the Norwegian thanes, essentially demanding that Hiccup take Wulfhild as a wife or concubine. To avoid a civil war, Hiccup takes her as his concubine, but Father Henriksson tricks him and Wulfhild into saying formal marriage vows in Latin. Wulfhild is wracked by guilt, but can't say anything to Hiccup or Astrid. Only her, Magnus, Yngvarr, and Father Michael know.

### Book II

After months of distance and awkwardness, Wulfhild, Astrid, and Hiccup eventually decide to consummate the concubinage, after getting advice from Rikard Hofferson (himself with a wife and a concubine), and form a polyamorous relationship (despite Wulfhild's own misgivings about consummating her union and what it entails from Henriksson's plan).

Wulfhild and Astrid discover that they are pregnant at the same time.

**Book III**

After Father Henriksson's discovery and downfall in Norway, Astrid and Hiccup are informed about it and about Wulfrid's silence by Magnus, but choose to forgive her, as they all realize and admit they fell in love with each other. A synod convened on Hiccup's suggestion grants the three permission to be married; Hiccup and Astrid ask her to marry them after her lawful concubinage period expires, and she gladly accepts.

Days after the birth of Astrid's first daughter, Wulfhild gives birth to her and Hiccup's first daughter, Asta Rhonda Haddock.

**Book IV**

Wulfhild officially marries Hiccup and Astrid, becoming their lawful wife.

## Relationships

### Magnus the Good

Wulfhild is the only legitimate child of Olaf II, but she was sidelined in favor of Magnus due to her sex, expecting to be married off to some foreign noble or king for a political alliance. Despite this, Wulfhild does not resent her brother, and cares about him deeply.

### Hiccup clan Haddock

When they first meet Wulfhild easily befriends Hiccup, greatly appreciating his empathy and regard towards her.

When she becomes his concubine, their friendship turns awkward for a bit, Wulfhild stating that she does not love him except as a friend, even though eventually they mend it. As they move on to consummate the concubinage and engage in a physical relationship, her feelings begin to change, and Wulfhild gradually realizes she is in love with Hiccup (and Astrid).

### Astrid Hákonsdóttir clan Haddock

When they first met Wulfhild quickly became Astrid's friend, admiring her carefree and strong personality.

When she becomes Hiccup's concubine, their friendship takes a huge blow, with Wulfhild feeling very guilty of intruding upon her friends' relationship (and also of deceiving them about the Christian marriage); eventually, they become close again as the concubinage is consummated, fully resuming their friendship and even engaging physically with each other. Gradually Wulfhild realizes that she is in love with Astrid (and Hiccup).

## Trivia

* The real historical Wulfhild ended up in a political marriage to Ordulf, Duke of Saxony. Very little is known about her opinions and personality. Thus, it could be said that Wulf's great fear is ending up the way her real life counterpart did.
* The author stated that he envisions Wulfhild as looking like Julia Stiles in "The Bourne Identity", although shorter and with longer hair.

## References

1. ↑ https://athingofvikings.tumblr.com/post/174985248875/i-sometimes-forget-what-wulfhild-loks-like-so-i
2. ↑ https://athingofvikings.tumblr.com/post/174985248875/i-sometimes-forget-what-wulfhild-loks-like-so-i