Richard the Lionheart vs Lief Ericson

Beginning Analysis: What happens when the Christian face of the Crusades takes on a mightly explorer? Read on to see who...is...deadliest!?

Richard the Lionheart Quick Bio
An important individual in the Third Crusade, Richard The Lionheart was also one of the most memorable. Born at the Beaumont Palace in Oxford on September 8, 1157, Richard was part of a powerful family that controlled a great expanse of territory. By the year 1187, he was the king of England, as well as the territories loyal to the crown. After being informed that Saladin had taken control of Jerusalem in 1188, he set out to the Holy Land in an effort put it back into Christian hands. Until his death on April 6, 1199, Richard spent every amount of capital he had in his efforts to reclaim the land from his Muslim foe.

Richard the Lionheart Weapons
Short Range: Broadsword
Medium Range: Halberd
Long Range: Arbalest Crossbow
Special: Warhammer
Armor: Chainmail

Lief Ericson Quick Bio
There was never a Viking quite like Lief Ericson. There is little to actually go on about him, but it is known that he was born somewhere between 970 and 980 A.D. In Iceland, and was considered to be a strong and striking individual, yet was wise and considerate. After converting to Christianity in 999, he was tasked with introducing the faith to the Norseman of Greenland. He set out on his journey, but a powerful storm had drastically knocked him off course. Eventually, Lief and his crew discovered the northern portion of what would later be known as Newfoundland. Norsemen from Greenland and Iceland settled down in this new territory, and Lief's name was put in countless sagas since.

Lief Ericson Weapons
Short Range: Viking Longsword
Medium Range: Great Axe
Long Range: Viking Longbow
Special: Viking Shield
Armor: Ringmail

Who Got the Edge
Broadsword vs Viking Longsword: Both swords get the edge. Although the Broadsword can be used two-handed, both have around the same blade length, both were made from the same metal, both have two bladed edges, and both inflicted the same amount of damage.
Halberd vs Great Axe: The Halberd gets the edge. The Great Axe can inflict some undeniable damage, but it can be cumbersome to use, and doesn't have much in the way of versitility. The Halberd can hack about as good as the axe, and it also pierces and hooks onto horseback riders.
Arbalest Crossbow vs Viking Longbow: The Viking Longbow gets the edge. Unlike the crossbow, which take a little bit of time in reseting. The longbow didn't need any reseting, as it only need an arrow knocked onto the string, and said string pulled back.
Warhammer vs Viking Shield: The Warhammer gets the edge. Much like the Kanabo, the Warhammer could break armor as well as shields. Even if the Warhammer didn't break the shield, the hook part of it could grip the shield, and pull it away if enough force was used.
Chainmail vs Ringmail: Both types of armor get the edge. They were cheap, made in a similar manner, and roughly offer the same amount of protection.

Common Quality
Figurehead: Both of these warriors were figureheads of their respective cultures. Richard the Lionheart was the king of England, and was beloved by the people. He was seen as a very pious individual, and was remembered by his epithet rather than his regnal number. Lief Ericson was a equally impressive figurehead, as he was regarded to be one of the most strongest Vikings that ever lived. He had founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland, and was even rumored to be the first discoverer of North America, long before Columbus ever did.

Setup
Sometimes God can make people do strange things. On a small boat, Richard the Lionheart was rowing his way though some of the thickest fog he had even seen. It was so thick, you couldn't even see the seagulls flying inside it. Despite the weather, Richard trugged on through. He had received a dream from the heavens above that there was someone abusing his name, and not following the path properly. Although he thought it was the Muslim warrior Saladin, the dream pushed him in a different direction. So he set out from his home, and the Christian heart burning inside him gave him hope to defeat his foe.
He finally made it through the fog, and a beach was the first thing he saw. It looked incredibly damp, as if a great storm came by recently. The boat made it's way onto the shore, and Richard stepped onto the sand. He scanned the entire area, and it eminated a feeling of eery calm. Taking the crossbow that was inside the boat, Richard began to make his way into the nearby woods, hoping to see signs of what the heavens showed him.
The woods were a bit more creepy than the fog. There was very little noisde, save for a few birds chirping, and some small woodland animals crawling along the ground. Gripping the crossbow ever so tighter, Richard kept looking around for the one that Heaven told him to slay. Just then, he heard some branches break in front of him, and ducked behind a particularly large tree. Footsteps were getting closer and closer to Richard, until they finally stopped. Creeping a little bit out from the tree, Richard could see what was making the noise.
The what was actually more of a who, and the who was a Viking. Standing at 6 feet tall, this ringmail-clad individual had flowing blonde hair, and some of the most striking eyes. Richard ducked back behind the tree, and looked up at the grey sky. Was this the one that I must slay, Richard thought to himself. He definitely looked like a savage, but a follower of God? That was a bit of a stretch. Not wanting to anger his lord, Richard stepped out from behind the tree, and aimed the crossbow right at this savage's head. With a pull of the trigger, the iron bolt flew out, but the savage heard the string, and raised a shield to block the attack. Richard lowered the crossbow, and began to reset it, when a arrow wizzed right passed him. He was close to resetting the weapon, when another arrow landed in his shoulder. The savage saw that he wounded his opponent, and retreated further into the woods. Richard pulled the arrow right out, and tossed it aside. Looking at the wound, Richard placed a few healing herbs into the cavity, and tied it up with a bandage. He picked up the other weapon, and ran in the direction that the savage went.
Richard arrived in a thicker part of the woods. By this stage, there was absolutely no noise. Not even a squirrel munching on a nut could be heard. Richard could feel the would healing, and now was just throbbing gently. Pointing the Halberd of his outward, he slowly crept through the bushes, looking for any sign of the heathen savage. God would not be disappointed today.
He passed by a think oak tree, when the savage jumped out, and started swinging a massive axe. Richard had little time to block the attack, but somehow he did. The Halberd came up, and intercepted the axe blade. The savage pulled the axe back, then he brought it back down. Richard raised the Halberd, but the incoming attack broke the weapon in half. Richard rolled out of the way, as the axe went right into the ground. He got back up, and saw the savage trying to pull the axe out of the ground. He broke the axe in half, then punched his opponent right in the face.
The savage wiped the blood from his nose, then he gave Richard an angry look. He took the shield off of his back, and drew the Longsword from it's sheath. Richard grasped his Broadsword with both hands, then went it for the kill.
The savage raised his shield as Richard came in with full force. The Broadsword made contact with the shield, making a loud thump. Unfortunately for the savage, the incoming sword didn't get stuck like he hoped. Richard took another swing, and this time it got stuck in the shield. The two engaged in a quick tug-of-war, when the savage pushed Richard away. This has the ironic side effect of getting his shield pulled away, and a sword swing across Richard's chest. Richard felt the attack, but the durability of the Chainmail held up.
The savage's face was twisted, and Richard swore that there was foam gathering around the edges of his opponent's mount. He fumbled around his belt for the Warhammer, and managed to take it out just as his opponent swung at his stomach. A few of the links fell apart, but Richard was still standing. Richard took a quick feel, and was happy that he didn't feel any blood. He looked up, and went right in with the Warhammer. The savage went in with a bloodthirsty fury, and a mind as blank as a chalk board. Richard swung the Warhammer right at the savage's gut, causing him to tumble over. The savage puked up some blood, right as the Warhammer came down on his helment-covered head. The clanging was grating on his ears, as a couple more blows came down. Dazed and confused, the savage didn't see the last attack. However, he certainly felt it.

Richard the Lionheart: 520
Broadsword: 200
Halberd: 200
Arbalest Crossbow: 20
Warhammer: 100

Lief Ericson: 480
Viking Longsword: 200
Great Axe: 165
Viking Longbow: 100
Viking Shield: 15

Ending Assessment: Lief Ericson was definitely a fierce opponent, but he simply couldn't overcome the genius, armor, weapons, and mental stability of Richard the Lionheart.
Strongest Weapon: Richard's Broadsword & Halberd, as well as Lief Ericson's Longsword brought in 200 kills each, making them the strongest weapons of this matchup.
Weakest Weapon: Given it's defensive nature, and 15 kills, the Viking Shield is the weakest weapon of this fight.