Viking Age: William The Bastard

The William pictured here is the personal collection of Lord S's - not that he would be seen dead using Normans... and was painted by Mystic Spirals. William was the only son of Robert 1, Duke of Normandy and although illegitimate was designated as heir of the Duchy. At the death of his father he struggled against potential usurpers but demonstrated quite early a maturity in judgement and political skills that let him secure his position against his rivals, even the King of France.