Rollo spares an old, sick man, and gives him a glass of water to drink before taking the iron jug and cup. After the bloodshed on the beach, the Vikings choose the Sabbath to invade the town of Hexam and unleash a flood of violence and panic. Rollo, his brother, and their crew sail out with Earl Haraldson’s permission, but also with Earl Haraldson’s spy and half-brother Knut. This time they are welcomed by a few Anglo-Saxon warriors, however, Rollo doesn't trust them and suggests that they kill them, and they do just that. Rollo, Ragnar, and their crew land on the Northumbrian shores again. Unable to ignore the riches this unsanctioned journey has returned, Earl Haraldson has no choice but to agree to let these warriors undertake a second trip out. However, Ragnar pushes his brother back, causing Rollo to angrily chop the crucifix in the room to pieces, telling Athelstan that is how much he respects his God before storming off and leaving for the boats taking Athelstan, slaves, and treasures with them. Surprised, Rollo reminds his brother they are equals and attempts to kill Athelstan anyway. Rollo insists on killing him but Ragnar forbids it, declaring the monk is worth more alive than dead. He makes no secret of his attraction to Lagertha, Ragnar's wife, and expresses his continuing sadness that she chose Ragnar over him.ĭuring the raid of Lindisfarne's monastery in the Kingdom of Northumbria, Rollo walks in on Ragnar talking to a Christian named Athelstan. Rollo then accompanies Ragnar on the first raid to England, despite their ruler, Earl Haraldson, refusing to allow them to go. During the feast, Rollo tells Björn and Ragnar that Earl Haraldson was known for wanting Eric's land, hinting that this is the real reason why he sentenced Eric to death. Rollo and Ragnar are shocked when after his execution, Earl Haraldson curses Eric, thus making it so that he will not be able to enter Valhalla. Rollo witnesses the execution of Eric Trygvasson. He demonstrates how this device works, showing it to be a sun dial. The three head to a tavern where Ragnar reveals a device to his brother which would keep a journey west, over open ocean, on a true course. During The Thing, Björn will receive his arm ring, marking him as a man in Viking society. Upon meeting in Kattegat, Rollo congratulates Björn on his growth and in becoming a man. Sometime afterward, Rollo meets Ragnar and Ragnar's son Björn in Kattegat to attend The Thing. During the battles, Rollo fights with typical Viking viciousness. Rollo participates in the Norsemen-Balts Battle with his younger brother Ragnar.
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