KING's LAWS

Welcome to my adaptation of King Alfred, later known as Alfred the Great.  Here’s just a few guidelines that I have. Feel free to ask me, if you have any questions. 

• This is a semi-selective King Alfred / Alfred the Great indie rp blog, from the show Vikings and History. I don’t claim to own anything, except for the creativity I put into him with threads, headcanons, and my random musings. I will try my best to remain as accurate as I can with the characterization, keeping the language relevant to the time period, and other things. 
• This is a Semi-Selective,  Multi-Verse, AU Friendly, Mostly Vikings Canon, with some emphasis on The Last Kingdom and History blog
• I do write NSFW themes, like smut, violence, etc.  I will not write anything NSFW with anyone under the age of 18, no matter what your country is.  It makes me mildly uncomfortable to write with people under the age of 18 in general, but if so, we can talk about it, if you come to me. But, absolutely no NSFW under 18. Alfred is young, so the smut on him is at my discretion.
• Triggers may be present. I will try to tag them but they will not be under a read more, unless I feel that it is absolutely needed. I’ll use tw: _______ and ________tw. 
• I do not do extensive formatting. The most you’ll get out of me is a little bit of indenting and some small text, with a few bolded words, if you use them.You are more than welcome to do so, but please don’t expect me to do so. I use gifs, gif icons, and icons, depending on what your style is. That, I will try to match, as best as I can, depending on what resources are readily available. 
• Please understand the era this character comes from, the behaviors. I believe in keeping things real, and I never shy away from darker themes, or writing a darker side to a character. 
• I am more than happy to take memes from anyone who sends them, but I can hoard them, at times.  Sometimes, they stay there for months and then I lose muse for them. If I don’t post one you sent, just send another next time. It’s not personal.
• I will not under any circumstances roleplay with any of the following faceclaims:  Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Kardashians, Selena Gomez, Nickelodeon, anyone who has ever been in One Direction, or Disney faceclaims. There are no exceptions.
• I will usually follow people back, but there are a few exceptions. I’m not mutuals only, at this point. 
• Length varies. I’ll try to always match what you write, best I can, although it may be a line or two short. Sometimes I get long-winded. It just varies, in general.  I will never force a word count on you.  I just ask that you give me enough to work with it, so I can give you a good response. 
• Also IMPORTANT, please don't ask me questions about Ferdia's personal life, that aren't common knowledge (who he's dating etc). Ferdia chooses to keep a low profile, and I also respect that about him. Any pictures reposted from IG, are posted with their caption, and credit to whoever took them. Ferdia's privacy is extremely important to me, and I'll block people over it.
• Lastly, please don’t godmod. It makes me really really uncomfortable.

• CHOSEN BY GOD.
  
  After the affair between Princess Judith and Athelstan, a son is born. Though it is at first uncertain what might happen to the child since the father was unknown, that all changed when Judith admitted that the father of her child was Athelstan. King Ecbert then decided that the child was sent by God, since his father was Athelstan. As a young boy, Alfred enjoys things that a normal young boy does, except maybe the amount of walking that will occur during the pilgrimage to Rome. He is given a sword by the Pope and made a Consul of Rome. Once back in Wessex, he goes on living the life any young prince can. FC: Conor O’ Hanlon
  
  
  YOUNG PRINCE.
  
  As Alfred grows into an older child, and into a young teenager, things become not as easy as they once seemed in Wessex. He is a young prince, one being mentored by King Ecbert himself, but after Ragnar Lothbrok resurfaces, a chain of violence begins, as the sons of Ragnar seek revenge, not only against one of his grandfathers, but both. Forced to leave with his mother and brother, they take refuge for several years in the swamps, as Alfred's physical condition starts to appear, but he never forgets the lessons his grandfather taught him or the love that he showed him. FC: Issac O’ Sullivan
  
  
  PRINCE ALFRED.
  
  After having to flee Wessex and spend time hiding in the swamps, life is not as simple for the now teenage Prince Alfred. Their kingdoms are in disarray, areas occupied by the Northmen. But, that’s not all. Alfred has developed a sickness, which causes him great distress at times, bringing him near the brink of death, more often than not. So far, he’s recovered every time but it’s always touch and go, while he is ill. After being defeated by the Northmen at York, they return home to Wessex, which is now a wasteland, due to the destruction. Alfred is finding himself more determined than ever, to learn more about his biological father, Athelstan and he wants nothing more than for King Ecbert’s kingdom to be restored to its former glory. He views his father as an inspiration, wearing Athelstan’s cross around his neck, ever since it was given to him. As he gets closer to coming of age, Alfred questions how things are done more, has ideas of his own and hopes that they can all rebuild, after the horrible defeats they’ve suffered. He is shocked when his father dies suddenly, and his mother manipulates to make him the new King, versus his older brother, Aethelred. FC: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
  
  
  ALFRED THE GREAT
  
  Alfred is King of Wessex & Mercia, the King of Kings. He's got a lot to deal with. He's got a mother who keeps pushing more than he's ready for, as King. He's got Northmen who want him to give them sanctuary, lords to prove he'll be a good King to, an upcoming marriage, a brother who was passed over for King, and that's just day to day. He'd always heard the weight of the King is a hard one to bear and over time Alfred will learn what strengths and weaknesses he has, and one day, he will be known as Alfred the Great. FC: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
  
  
  KING ALFRED (TLK)
  
  Alfred became King, after his brother Aethelred. He's always had a lot to deal with, not just the pressure from the Danes. He has a dislike / annoyance relationship with Uhtred of Bebbanburg, enjoys being a father, and is a good King who can fight. He also deals with an illness that renders his stomach in horrible pain and gives him major stomach distress. But, he wants to unite all of England, and he intend to get the Dane problem under control, and he has own ways of making it happen. This is the verse that pertains to The Last Kingdom FC: David Dawson
  
  KING OF THE ANGLO SAXONS
  
  Alfred the Great is a highly respected King, that is remembered throughout English History. He was a devout Christian, responsible for many different things, such as creating common law, driving the Vikings out of England, and bringing educations to the England, creating more civilized people.
  
  FC: Iconless / variety of preceeding FC's
• SAXON KING & HEATHEN QUEEN.
  
  After the Northmen are driven out of Kattegat, they wind up in Wessex, seeking sanctuary from Alfred. Alfred is willing to give them sanctuary but wants them to prove they will not do anything to threaten their lands again. At the same time, Alfred is in the process of preparing to marry Princess Elsewith of Northumbria. After it is revealed that she had sex with Bjorn Ironside, the shaky alliance between the Northmen and the young King is in jeopardy, as is the fate of Bjorn Ironside. He comes up with a plan, and after talking to Bjorn's daughter Siggy and Lagertha about it, he gathers them all to tell them, he's come up with a plan: he will forget about what's transpired in return for Siggy, as his wife. But, they still have to fight for him and protect Wessex. The agreement is agreed upon and Alfred marries Siggy. He's much more gentle with her, awkward, but tries to make things as comfortable as he can for her. He finds her beauty, her gentle spirit, and everything about her intriguing. Will only write with justsiggy's Siggy, in this verse. Super selective about other characters.
  
  FC: Ferdia-Walsh Peelo
  
  
  ENGLISH OR NORSE?
  
  After helping Mercia, Ragnar and the others didn't head back to Wessex, immediately. In fact, they didn't leave until right after Judith gave birth. Thinking ahead for her newborn son, Judith sent him back to Kattegat with his father, on the promise that one day, he would come back. Ecbert knew and believed the boy was special, but there was no stopping her. Alfred grows up in Kattegat, but as he gets older, he is more a teenager, while wondering if he's a warrior or if he's something else, entirely. Though he returns to Kattegat with everyone in 5B, it is still on his mind, if he should have stayed, and he told his brother, the King of Wessex, he would return. FC: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, at various ages
  
  
  ALFRED: MODERN.
  
  Alfred got along with most people, when he was growing up. His brother frequently told people his brother was born in the wrong decade, as Alfred tended to dress in shirts that many would have seen as shirts people would have worn in the 70′s but he had his own style. He was raised Christian, and it was something he embraced, in that he attended church. When he was younger, he sang at church, but when his voice changed, he started to become a bit more opinionated, trading the choir robes for a guitar and a desire to play it wherever he went. He never was really obstinant to his mother or her husband, but he also felt like they held him back, a good amount. One day, he declared he wanted to live with his biological father. It took some convincing, but his mother finally agreed.
  
  Upon moving in with his father, he made it clear that music was a priority. He liked doing things like busking on the street, while playing a guitar, and he really wanted a tattoo, which is mother had thought he was too young for. But, he is well aware of the fact that his father is quite mellow, and while he is too, there are things he is outgoing about.
  
  He quickly learned that his father had a large extended family, that included Ragnar Lothbrok and his many relatives. He was dragged to gatherings frequently, and it took him a bit to adjust, as these were all people he’d not seen for longer than an evening before that. As time goes on, he just finds himself less impressed by the way everyone he acts, and he chooses his path, doing his own thing.
  
  He loves to drink coffee, play music, wear shirts a little too big and more on the Bohemian side. It’s a big part of who he is, but he’s still nice to people, overall. He may judge them for things they do, since conforming to things is not his idea of fun, but he is respectful. Many have called him a hipster. He doesn’t take it as an insult.
  
  FC: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
  
  
  WISDOM, WIT, AND INTELLECT: HARRY POTTER
  
  Alfred Abbott, is the son of a wealthy pureblood family, officially. He is actually the son of a muggle that his mother had an affair with, when she spent some time in muggle London. His 'father' knows this, as does his older brother, as does he. It's up in the air if his biological father, is alive or not. Alfred was sorted into Ravenclaw, although his parents both saw him better suited as a Gryffindor. But, he is more suited for intellect, cunning, while still being wise. He tends to want to do things that are more on the moral side, although he is not quite sure that he believe the way many wizards do. His biological father worked in the Christian church, and the Christian church intrigues him. He's always been interested in muggle things, when his parents weren't watching, such as music. He gets along with most people, but can be hugely competitive, and that can make him come off a little too strong. Don't let the morals fool you. He can be very reckless. This verse can take place in the Marauders, Trio or Next Generation Era.
  
  FC: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
  
  
  
• ALFRED GOES TO KATTEGAT IN 5A.
  
  This is something that gets worked into canon, depending the rp partner. It's Alfred's main verse with Siggy, unless otherwise specified. After the battle of York, Alfred and Ubbe met and Alfred told Ubbe who his father was. He decided to go on a pilgrimage to Kattegat, and disguised as a Northman, he stowed away on the ship. Ubbe set him up with a hut and some food, and Alfred tried to stay mostly hidden, but he really did not make a good Northman. He befriended Bjorn's daughter, Siggy and the two spent more and more time together, and eventually fell in love, sharing many firsts together. Alfred was honest with Siggy about who he was, his father, and about his health struggles. She helped him when he was ill, and they both knew that eventually, he would have to go back. He also told Lagertha who he was, while in Kattegat. It wasn't until the threat of the Civil War from Ivar that Alfred knew that he had to leave, which left he and Siggy both heartbroken, praying to their respective Gods, that they would see each other, once more. Alfred returned to Wessex, as his family was returning to Wessex, and was crowned King, as he was in canon. After some time, Lagertha and her family sought sanctuary in England, and Alfred was willing to grant it, in exchange for their help, with Viking invaders. He was just glad to see Siggy again, but it wasn't until the next day, when she came to him, with a surprise: they had a son together, that she had named Alfvin. Alfred and Siggy continue on in secret, as they had in Kattegat, being careful who knows their son's parentage. Alfred struggled with his faith and love and this verse affects the rest of his history. With certain threads, it is part of his The Last Kingdom plotline, and continues, up until his death. Siggy is always important to Alfred, and he never forgets his time in Kattegat.
  
  FC: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo

• FULL NAME: Alfred, King of Wessex and Mercia, King of Kings
• AGE: Verse dependent but main verse is late teens - early adulthood
• BIRTH DATE: 803 a.C.
• GENDER: Male
• SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Heterosexual
• SPOKEN LANGUAGE: Old English, Latin, Norse, Some French
• CURRENT LIVING CONDITIONS: Royal Villa in Wessex
• OCCUPATION: Prince/King depending on Verse

• SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Timeline and Verse Dependent but often paired with Siggy Bjornsdottir; married to Ealhswith in The Last Kingdom and History
• CHILDREN: Verse Dependent
• PARENTS: Princess Judith and Athelstan; Raised by Prince/King Aethelwulf
• SIBLINGS: Half-Brother, Aethelred

• EYE COLOUR: Light
• HAIR COLOUR: Dark
• HEIGHT: Tall, but quite thin
• TATTOOS + PIERCINGS: In the Kattegat verse, he has one.

• INTELLIGENCE: Alfred is smart. He is also kind. Some royals can be  rather arrogant, but he tends to be more kind, than not. He believes the best in some people, probably more than he should.  He can also be very cunning, when it comes to some situations.  He was heavily influenced by his grandfather, King Ecbert.  He tried to teach Alfred important life lessons, but he has also learned a lot from his stepfather, Aethelwulf, who he does consider his father.  He can be very shy at times, but he is knowledgeable in tactical games and Biblical stories. As he grows older, his cunning and intellect shows more and more, especially after becoming King. 
• RELATIONSHIPS: Alfred is not difficult to get along with. His shy temperament makes him easy to get along with, even if it takes time to get used to people.  Although Athelstan is his biological father, he thinks of Aethelwulf as his father, and looks up to him. He loves his mother, although sometimes he doesn’t understand things that she does. His grandfather is someone who was always important to him and he’ll never forget the lessons that he was taught by him. He and his brother were close growing up, but that relationship is strained, due to his mother declaring that he should be King over his brother.  He’s known love with Siggy Bjornsdottir, and hopes to meet her again because at this point, she is the one great love of his life (canon-divergent)
• SKILL:  He is very intelligent, and excels in tactical board games, such as chess. He does well when put to the test in various situations, and he has always been able to remember things easily, like Bible stories, etc.  He may not be as much of a warrior as some, but he’s a warrior, when he needs to be. He knows how to defend Wessex. He knows how to fight, but he also knows how to use tactics and his patience and cunning is something that is definitely important when dealing with Danes.

[For show canon information, please see this page]

For Divergent story elements, please refer to the verses page.