Asser is a priest. After witnessing Uhtred betray King Peredur, Asser informs King Alfred of Uhtred's crimes.
Appearances
The Saxon Tales
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The Last Kingdom
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| Seven Kings Must Die |
Trivia
- Asser is from the Tyddewi (St David's) in the Welsh kingdom of Dyfed (modern Pembrokeshire).
- The name 'Asser' is thought to based on the Hebrew name "Asher", meaning 'blessed'. It was common for ordained Christian priests and monks to adopt names derived from the Bible. Asser's native birthname may have been Gwyn, which also means 'blessed' in Welsh.