Aethelfrith (Aethelfirth before the Definitive Edition) is an infantry hero available in the Scenario Editor in Age of Empires II based on a Bernician King named Æthelfrith who ruled over present day Scotland. Æthelfrith was especially notable for his victories against the Britons and the Gaels. As a hero, Aethelfrith cannot be converted and regenerates health (since The Conquerors).
Aethelfirth is represented by a Woad Raider but with better stats. Like other infantry units, Aethelfrith is affected by all technologies that affect infantry as well as any other bonuses that affect them.
Campaign appearances[]
Cut scenarios[]
- The Saxon Revolt: Aethelfrith is one of the heroes in Verden that join Charlemagne after he takes control of the city.
Alaric[]
- Legionaries on the Horizon!: Ataulf is a renamed Aethelfrith. He assists Alaric in fending off the Romans, and can bring his troops in the east into the fold.
Historical Battles[]
- Vinlandsaga: In the Definitive Edition, Bert, a renamed Aethelfrith, is located on a small island in Vinland, replacing the Lonely Hermit. He joins the Vikings upon being discovered.
Victors and Vanquished[]
- Finehair: Thorolf Kveldulfsson, a renamed Aethelfrith, raids an enemy Jarl in southern Norway and will offer to join Harald for helping Thorolf in his raid.
- Ironside: Rollo is represented by a renamed Aethelfrith, leading a raiding party in Francia. He will provide Bjorn with Woad Raiders.
- Ragnar: Grimr Kamban, a renamed Aethelfrith, is a Norse adventurer in southern Ireland and will join Ragnar's band if found, completing a Landnama saga. Also, the Irish High King Máel Sechnaill, also a renamed Aethelfrith, stands in opposition to Norse colonization of Ireland. Killing him fulfills a saga in The Annals of Ireland.
