Askeladd, meaning “covered in ashes, ” was the alt name of Lucius Artorius Castus. He was a traitor to the Danes working as a mercenary. In reality, however, Askeladd was the descendant of a famous Welsh War General – Artorius, and the true king of the Welsh Kingdom. When Prince Canute queries Askeladd about why someone as selfless as he would not want to be king, Askeladd retorts with, “I’m just a Viking.”