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	In the late 860s, Vikings from the [[Great Heathen Army]] stationed in northern England began subjecting Wessex to [[raid]]s as part of their wider incursions into the country. In response, Alfred joined forces with the newly-crowned Æthelred, and together they endeavored to push the Norse back through military might.<ref name="Database" />		In the late 860s, Vikings from the [[Great Heathen Army]] stationed in northern England began subjecting Wessex to [[raid]]s as part of their wider incursions into the country. In response, Alfred joined forces with the newly-crowned Æthelred, and together they endeavored to push the Norse back through military might.<ref name="Database" />

	Alfred quickly proved himself a capable commander on the battlefield, earning a victory at [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]]<ref name="Database" /> despite heavy losses,<ref name="TDS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> and again at [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]],<ref name="Database" /> where many Viking ''[[jarl]]s'' and their warriors fell.<ref name="GSChapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 12</ref><ref name="TDS" /> Although the subsequent Battle of [[Wiltun\|Wilton]] was a loss, the magnitude of Alfred's successes in resisting the Vikings eclipsed the result such that it became a much-storied event to the public.<ref name="Database" />		Alfred quickly proved himself a capable commander on the battlefield, earning a victory at [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]]<ref name="Database" /> despite heavy losses,<ref name="TDS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> and again at [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]],<ref name="Database" /> where many Viking ''[[jarl]]s'' and their warriors fell.<ref name="GSChapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 12</ref><ref name="TDS" /> Although the subsequent Battle of [[Wiltun\|Wilton]] was a loss, the magnitude of Alfred's successes in resisting the Vikings eclipsed the result such that it became a much-storied event to the public.<ref name="Database" />

	In late March 871, Alfred and Æthelred met a Viking force led by ''jarls'' [[Guthrum]] and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<ref name="GSChapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 16</ref> at the [[Battle of Meretun]].<ref name="Database" /> Unbeknownst to the other commanders, Guthrum was wearing the [[Rings of Eden\|Ring of Eden]] [[Hnituðr]], which granted its bearer near-invincibility<ref name="ACV GS Ch31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> against weapons made with {{Wiki\|Ferromagnetism\|ferromagnetic}} metals like [[steel]] or [[iron]].<ref name="ACV GS Ch16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref> Emboldened by the powers the Ring granted him, Guthrum charged the Anglo-Saxons' front line and shocked the army when he carved his way unharmed to reach the back lines from where Æthelred commanded the troops.<ref name="GSChapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 17</ref>		In late March 871, Alfred and Æthelred met a Viking force led by ''jarls'' [[Guthrum]] and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<ref name="GSChapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref> at the [[Battle of Meretun]].<ref name="Database" /> Unbeknownst to the other commanders, Guthrum was wearing the [[Rings of Eden\|Ring of Eden]] [[Hnituðr]], which granted its bearer near-invincibility<ref name="ACV GS Ch31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> against weapons made with {{Wiki\|Ferromagnetism\|ferromagnetic}} metals like [[steel]] or [[iron]].<ref name="ACV GS Ch16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref> Emboldened by the powers the Ring granted him, Guthrum charged the Anglo-Saxons' front line and shocked the army when he carved his way unharmed to reach the back lines from where Æthelred commanded the troops.<ref name="GSChapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 17</ref>

	Seeing a crucial opportunity to rid the Anglo-Saxons of both leadership and their king, Guthrum grabbed a [[spear]] and threw it into Æthelred's stomach, forcing his men to retreat from the field. From here, the battle devolved into another loss for Alfred which he was unable to recover from, and he was forced to sue Guthrum and Halfdan for peace.<ref name="GSChapter 17" />		Seeing a crucial opportunity to rid the Anglo-Saxons of both leadership and their king, Guthrum grabbed a [[spear]] and threw it into Æthelred's stomach, forcing his men to retreat from the field. From here, the battle devolved into another loss for Alfred which he was unable to recover from, and he was forced to sue Guthrum and Halfdan for peace.<ref name="GSChapter 17" />
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	===Fighting Guthrum===		===Fighting Guthrum===
	In late 877, as the Viking threat continued to grow, Alfred sent an order for all soldiers across the nation to join him in fighting the Danes, an instruction that left many small towns such as [[Abingdon]] and his birthplace of [[Wanating]] practically defenseless as Alfred's forces grew.<ref name="GSChapter 26">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 26</ref> However, Alfred was well aware of the tactical importance his old home would hold if captured by the enemy and so had purposefully left Wanating unguarded yet fully stocked with food as bait.<ref name="GSChapter 27">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 27</ref>		In late 877, as the Viking threat continued to grow, Alfred sent an order for all soldiers across the nation to join him in fighting the Danes, an instruction that left many small towns such as [[Abingdon]] and his birthplace of [[Wanating]] practically defenseless as Alfred's forces grew.<ref name="GSChapter 26">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 26</ref> However, Alfred was well aware of the tactical importance his old home would hold if captured by the enemy and so had purposefully left Wanating unguarded yet fully stocked with food as bait.<ref name="GSChapter 27">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 27</ref>

	The king's gamble proved to be correct when the Norse warrior [[Geirmund Hel-hide\|Geirmund Hjörrsson]] and his [[Hel-hides]] learned how close they were to the city while on a mission from Guthrum to raise havoc and draw Alfred's attention from the Viking army. When Alfred got word that the Hel-hides occupied the city, he personally marched 3,000 soldiers through the night to arrive on the doorstep and begin a surprise siege the day after the Vikings had entered and feasted.<ref name="GSChapter 27" />		The king's gamble proved to be correct when the Norse warrior [[Geirmund Hel-hide\|Geirmund Hjörrsson]] and his [[Hel-hides]] learned how close they were to the city while on a mission from Guthrum to raise havoc and draw Alfred's attention from the Viking army. When Alfred got word that the Hel-hides occupied the city, he personally marched 3,000 soldiers through the night to arrive on the doorstep and begin a surprise siege the day after the Vikings had entered and feasted.<ref name="GSChapter 27" />

	Despite having far superior numbers, Alfred initially could not retake the town and the Hel-hides held strong, though they suffered a few causalities.<ref name="GSChapter 27" /> Just when it seemed the Hel-Hides would break after running out of supplies, Alfred and his troops abruptly left and quickly marched west<ref name="GSChapter 28">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 28</ref> to intercept [[Ubba Ragnarsson]] and his men, who were reported near [[Uffentune]] along the Avon River<ref name="Holy Day">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> as they moved to meet Guthrum's force and coordinate a pronged strike.<ref name="Chippenham">{{WP\|Battle of Chippenham}}</ref>		Despite having far superior numbers, Alfred initially could not retake the town and the Hel-hides held strong, though they suffered a few causalities.<ref name="GSChapter 27" /> Just when it seemed the Hel-Hides would break after running out of supplies, Alfred and his troops abruptly left and quickly marched west<ref name="GSChapter 28">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 28</ref> to intercept [[Ubba Ragnarsson]] and his men, who were reported near [[Uffentune]] along the Avon River<ref name="Holy Day">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> as they moved to meet Guthrum's force and coordinate a pronged strike.<ref name="Chippenham">{{WP\|Battle of Chippenham}}</ref>

	Alfred did not fight the Ragnarson, though, instead giving {{Wiki\|Devon}} county's ealdorman [[Odda, Ealdorman of Devon\|Odda]] command of a sizeable detachment with instructions to show no quarter against the Dane.<ref name="Holy Day" /> Odda and his men proved soundly victorious in what was later called the [[Battle of Cynwit]],<ref name="Cynwit">{{WP\|Battle of Cynwit}}</ref> where the Saxons slew Ubba,<ref name="Kingdom's End">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref><ref name="Holy Day" /> claimed his {{Wiki\|raven banner}}, and nearly annihilated the Vikings.<ref name="Cynwit" /> In the meantime, Alfred left for his Christmas feast in [[Chippenham]] and resumed correspondences with Guthrum, asking for peace in return for delivering Hnituðr.<ref name="GSChapter 29">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 29</ref>		Alfred did not fight the Ragnarson, though, instead giving {{Wiki\|Devon}} county's ealdorman [[Odda, Ealdorman of Devon\|Odda]] command of a sizeable detachment with instructions to show no quarter against the Dane.<ref name="Holy Day" /> Odda and his men proved soundly victorious in what was later called the [[Battle of Cynwit]],<ref name="Cynwit">{{WP\|Battle of Cynwit}}</ref> where the Saxons slew Ubba,<ref name="Kingdom's End">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref><ref name="Holy Day" /> claimed his {{Wiki\|raven banner}}, and nearly annihilated the Vikings.<ref name="Cynwit" /> In the meantime, Alfred left for his Christmas feast in [[Chippenham]] and resumed correspondences with Guthrum, asking for peace in return for delivering Hnituðr.<ref name="GSChapter 29">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 29</ref>

	===Battle of Chippenham===		===Battle of Chippenham===
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	===Exile and revelation===		===Exile and revelation===
	{{Quote\|You have saved England, whether or not that was your intent. Now, let England save you.\|Alfred to Eivor, 878.\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|The Poor Fellow-Soldier}}		{{Quote\|You have saved England, whether or not that was your intent. Now, let England save you.\|Alfred to Eivor, 878.\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|The Poor Fellow-Soldier}}
	Following his defeat at Cippanhamm, Alfred found himself being escorted to {{Wiki\|Somerton, Somerset\|Sumorsæte}} by thirty soldiers, but was tracked by Geirmund Hjörrsson and his warriors. He maintained his communications with Guthrum even as he mustered up his forces.<ref name="GSChapter 30">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 30</ref>		Following his defeat at Cippanhamm, Alfred found himself being escorted to {{Wiki\|Somerton, Somerset\|Sumorsæte}} by thirty soldiers, but was tracked by Geirmund Hjörrsson and his warriors. He maintained his communications with Guthrum even as he mustered up his forces.<ref name="GSChapter 30">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 30</ref>

	[[File:ACV The Poor Fellow-Soldier 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Alfred giving his Order medallion to Eivor]]		[[File:ACV The Poor Fellow-Soldier 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Alfred giving his Order medallion to Eivor]]
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	When the shieldmaiden inquired what he knew of the Grand Maegester's identity, Alfred showed her his [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]], revealing that the person she sought was himself, before he elaborated on his motives for bringing down the Order. After thanking Eivor for her efforts, he gave her a key to his Old Minster study and declared his intentions to make a new group inspired by God and dedicated to the betterment of man that would replace the Order he had broken. He then bade Eivor farewell and returned to his duties as a commoner.<ref name="Poor Fellow" />		When the shieldmaiden inquired what he knew of the Grand Maegester's identity, Alfred showed her his [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]], revealing that the person she sought was himself, before he elaborated on his motives for bringing down the Order. After thanking Eivor for her efforts, he gave her a key to his Old Minster study and declared his intentions to make a new group inspired by God and dedicated to the betterment of man that would replace the Order he had broken. He then bade Eivor farewell and returned to his duties as a commoner.<ref name="Poor Fellow" />

	During this time, Alfred continued sending John to Guthrum for weeks as they arranged for Guthrum's agreed-upon surrender, baptismal, and his relinquishing of Hnituðr. However, his plans were again disrupted by Geirmund when he confronted Guthrum about hiding his capitulation from the Norse, defeated him in single combat, and walked away with Hnituðr. Left without the ring, Guthrum could only follow through with his original plan of surrender.<ref name="GSChapter 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 31</ref>		During this time, Alfred continued sending John to Guthrum for weeks as they arranged for Guthrum's agreed-upon surrender, baptismal, and his relinquishing of Hnituðr. However, his plans were again disrupted by Geirmund when he confronted Guthrum about hiding his capitulation from the Norse, defeated him in single combat, and walked away with Hnituðr. Left without the ring, Guthrum could only follow through with his original plan of surrender.<ref name="GSChapter 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref>

	===Later life and death===		===Later life and death===

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	Circa 874, Alfred received a request for an alliance from Lady [[Eadwyn]], the widow of [[Oxfordshire\|Oxenefordscire]]'s [[ealdorman]] [[Theodric]], who had been killed by Guthrum's army. Alfred accepted the request and personally led a force to assist the noble lady and meet her at the stronghold of [[Cyne Belle Castle]]. By the time his army arrived, the castle had [[Assault on Cyne Belle Castle\|fallen]] to forces sworn to the rebel thegn [[Geadric]], Sigurd, Eivor, and an undercover Fulke operating for her own goals. As his army surrounded the castle keep, the rebels called for a parlay, with both Eivor and Sigurd meeting Alfred himself.<ref name="The Saga Stone">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Saga Stone]]</ref>		Circa 874, Alfred received a request for an alliance from Lady [[Eadwyn]], the widow of [[Oxfordshire\|Oxenefordscire]]'s [[ealdorman]] [[Theodric]], who had been killed by Guthrum's army. Alfred accepted the request and personally led a force to assist the noble lady and meet her at the stronghold of [[Cyne Belle Castle]]. By the time his army arrived, the castle had [[Assault on Cyne Belle Castle\|fallen]] to forces sworn to the rebel thegn [[Geadric]], Sigurd, Eivor, and an undercover Fulke operating for her own goals. As his army surrounded the castle keep, the rebels called for a parlay, with both Eivor and Sigurd meeting Alfred himself.<ref name="The Saga Stone">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Saga Stone]]</ref>

	Left with little options, Sigurd proposed a prisoner exchange as a token of peace between Mercia and Wessex. Alfred accepted and offered his war thegn [[Wolfrich]] in exchange for Sigurd's associate, the Hidden One [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]]. However, the exchange was interrupted by Fulke's arrival, revealing her true allegiance. Fulke suggested that Alfred take Sigurd instead, given his status as ''jarl'' and accusing him of being a [[Norse mythology\|heretic]]. Alfred accepted the suggestion and took Sigurd prisoner, leaving him in Fulke's care.<ref name="The Saga Stone" />		Left with little options, Sigurd proposed a prisoner exchange as a token of peace between Mercia and Wessex. Alfred accepted and offered his war thegn [[Wolfrich]] in exchange for Sigurd's associate, the Hidden One [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]. However, the exchange was interrupted by Fulke's arrival, revealing her true allegiance. Fulke suggested that Alfred take Sigurd instead, given his status as ''jarl'' and accusing him of being a [[Norse mythology\|heretic]]. Alfred accepted the suggestion and took Sigurd prisoner, leaving him in Fulke's care.<ref name="The Saga Stone" />

	Some time after these events, Alfred used his Poor Fellow-Soldier moniker to deliver yet another letter to Hytham and Eivor, sending the shieldmaiden to deal with the Order in [[York\|Jorvik]] led by [[Audun\|The Vault]], [[Grigorii\|The Needle]], and [[Ingeborg\|The Firebrand]].<ref name="The Welcoming Party">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Welcoming Party]]</ref>		Some time after these events, Alfred used his Poor Fellow-Soldier moniker to deliver yet another letter to Hytham and Eivor, sending the shieldmaiden to deal with the Order in [[York\|Jorvik]] led by [[Audun\|The Vault]], [[Grigorii\|The Needle]], and [[Ingeborg\|The Firebrand]].<ref name="The Welcoming Party">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Welcoming Party]]</ref>

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	In the late 860s, Vikings from the [[Great Heathen Army]] stationed in northern England began subjecting Wessex to [[raid]]s as part of their wider incursions into the country. In response, Alfred joined forces with the newly-crowned Æthelred, and together they endeavored to push the Norse back through military might.<ref name="Database" />		In the late 860s, Vikings from the [[Great Heathen Army]] stationed in northern England began subjecting Wessex to [[raid]]s as part of their wider incursions into the country. In response, Alfred joined forces with the newly-crowned Æthelred, and together they endeavored to push the Norse back through military might.<ref name="Database" />

	Alfred quickly proved himself a capable commander on the battlefield, earning a victory at [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]]<ref name="Database" /> despite heavy losses,<ref name="TDS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' — [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> and again at [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]],<ref name="Database" /> where many Viking ''[[jarl]]s'' and their warriors fell.<ref name="GSChapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 12</ref><ref name="TDS" /> Although the subsequent Battle of [[Wiltun\|Wilton]] was a loss, the magnitude of Alfred's successes in resisting the Vikings eclipsed the result such that it became a much-storied event to the public.<ref name="Database" />		Alfred quickly proved himself a capable commander on the battlefield, earning a victory at [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]]<ref name="Database" /> despite heavy losses,<ref name="TDS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> and again at [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]],<ref name="Database" /> where many Viking ''[[jarl]]s'' and their warriors fell.<ref name="GSChapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 12</ref><ref name="TDS" /> Although the subsequent Battle of [[Wiltun\|Wilton]] was a loss, the magnitude of Alfred's successes in resisting the Vikings eclipsed the result such that it became a much-storied event to the public.<ref name="Database" />

	In late March 871, Alfred and Æthelred met a Viking force led by ''jarls'' [[Guthrum]] and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<ref name="GSChapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 16</ref> at the [[Battle of Meretun]].<ref name="Database" /> Unbeknownst to the other commanders, Guthrum was wearing the [[Rings of Eden\|Ring of Eden]] [[Hnituðr]], which granted its bearer near-invincibility<ref name="ACV GS Ch31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> against weapons made with {{Wiki\|Ferromagnetism\|ferromagnetic}} metals like [[steel]] or [[iron]].<ref name="ACV GS Ch16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref> Emboldened by the powers the Ring granted him, Guthrum charged the Anglo-Saxons' front line and shocked the army when he carved his way unharmed to reach the back lines from where Æthelred commanded the troops.<ref name="GSChapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 17</ref>		In late March 871, Alfred and Æthelred met a Viking force led by ''jarls'' [[Guthrum]] and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<ref name="GSChapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 16</ref> at the [[Battle of Meretun]].<ref name="Database" /> Unbeknownst to the other commanders, Guthrum was wearing the [[Rings of Eden\|Ring of Eden]] [[Hnituðr]], which granted its bearer near-invincibility<ref name="ACV GS Ch31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> against weapons made with {{Wiki\|Ferromagnetism\|ferromagnetic}} metals like [[steel]] or [[iron]].<ref name="ACV GS Ch16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref> Emboldened by the powers the Ring granted him, Guthrum charged the Anglo-Saxons' front line and shocked the army when he carved his way unharmed to reach the back lines from where Æthelred commanded the troops.<ref name="GSChapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 17</ref>

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	By 877, Alfred had learned about the Order's plot to assassinate him, as well as Fulke's death, which was a crippling blow to the Order. Unable to deal with the threat looming over him without exposing his identity, he decided to contact Hytham and Eivor once again, instructing the latter to meet with his associate [[Sigebeald]] in the Old Minster to initiate a secret meeting.<ref name="The Reeve of Wincestre">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Reeve of Wincestre]]</ref>		By 877, Alfred had learned about the Order's plot to assassinate him, as well as Fulke's death, which was a crippling blow to the Order. Unable to deal with the threat looming over him without exposing his identity, he decided to contact Hytham and Eivor once again, instructing the latter to meet with his associate [[Sigebeald]] in the Old Minster to initiate a secret meeting.<ref name="The Reeve of Wincestre">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Reeve of Wincestre]]</ref>

	When Eivor arrived, she was initially surprised to discover Alfred was her contact and recalled their brief encounter in Oxenefordscire three years prior. She then informed Alfred that she had been responsible for Fulke's death, to which the king congratulated the shieldmaiden before explaining the reason he had summoned her. He gave Eivor a letter, signed by the Poor Fellow-Soldier, which named The Gallows, The Quill and The Seax as the three Order members trying to eliminate him.<ref name="The Reeve of Wincestre" />		When Eivor arrived, she was initially surprised to discover Alfred was her contact and recalled their brief encounter in Oxenefordscire three years prior. She then informed Alfred that she had been responsible for Fulke's death, to which the king congratulated the shieldmaiden before explaining the reason he had summoned her. He gave Eivor a letter, signed by the Poor Fellow-Soldier, which named The Gallows, The Quill, and The Seax as the three Order members trying to eliminate him.<ref name="The Reeve of Wincestre" />

	Alfred had already identified The Seax as Bishop [[Ealhferth]], who was supposedly dead, and instructed Eivor to meet with Goodwin, who had recently gone missing, in order to track down the other two Order members.<ref name="The Reeve of Wincestre" /> After rescuing Goodwin from the [[Wincestre Garrison]], Eivor was able to identify Wincestre's reeve [[Selwyn]] as The Gallows with his help and assassinated him.<ref name="Choking the Gallows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Choking the Gallows]]</ref> She then reported to Alfred and Goodwin at [[The Nun's Minster]], where she watched a brief exchange between the king and a young girl.<ref name="Plucking the Quill">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Plucking the Quill]]</ref>		Alfred had already identified The Seax as Bishop [[Ealhferth]], who was supposedly dead, and instructed Eivor to meet with Goodwin, who had recently gone missing, in order to track down the other two Order members.<ref name="The Reeve of Wincestre" /> After rescuing Goodwin from the [[Wincestre Garrison]], Eivor was able to identify Wincestre's reeve [[Selwyn]] as The Gallows with his help and assassinated him.<ref name="Choking the Gallows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Choking the Gallows]]</ref> She then reported to Alfred and Goodwin at [[The Nun's Minster]], where she watched a brief exchange between the king and a young girl.<ref name="Plucking the Quill">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Plucking the Quill]]</ref>
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	In January 878, as the Vikings prepared to take the town of [[Wareham]] to aid their invasion of Wessex, Alfred, accompanied by Goodwin and his men, met with Guthrum's army to secure a peace treaty, offering a large {{Wiki\|Danegeld}} in exchange for the Vikings leaving Wareham. Although Guthrum accepted Alfred's terms, the negotiations quickly turned into a heated argument between the ''jarl'', who was joined by Eivor, and the Saxons, especially after Alfred mocked the Vikings by mentioning Ubba Ragnarsson's death.<ref name="Kingdom's End" />		In January 878, as the Vikings prepared to take the town of [[Wareham]] to aid their invasion of Wessex, Alfred, accompanied by Goodwin and his men, met with Guthrum's army to secure a peace treaty, offering a large {{Wiki\|Danegeld}} in exchange for the Vikings leaving Wareham. Although Guthrum accepted Alfred's terms, the negotiations quickly turned into a heated argument between the ''jarl'', who was joined by Eivor, and the Saxons, especially after Alfred mocked the Vikings by mentioning Ubba Ragnarsson's death.<ref name="Kingdom's End" />

	Once Alfred and his army left Wareham, Eivor recalled the king's treachery in Wincestre and the Vikings decided to go back on the treaty's terms by burning Wareham. They also rescued Guthrum's men who had been captured by Alfred's soldiers, and continued marching towards Wincestre.<ref name="Kingdom's End" /> Alfred's army met them at [[Chippenham]], though the Saxon forces were ultimately [[Battle of Chippenham\|defeated]] and the king was forced to flee, with Goodwin volunteering to stay behind and buy him time to escape, resulting in his death.<ref name="Holy Day" />		Once Alfred and his army left Wareham, Eivor recalled the king's treachery in Wincestre and the Vikings decided to go back on the treaty's terms by burning Wareham. They also rescued Guthrum's men who had been captured by Alfred's soldiers, and continued marching towards Wincestre.<ref name="Kingdom's End" /> Alfred's army met them at Chippenham, though the Saxon forces were ultimately [[Battle of Chippenham\|defeated]] and the king was forced to flee, with Goodwin volunteering to stay behind and buy him time to escape, resulting in his death.<ref name="Holy Day" />

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	While in exile, Alfred lived as a commoner in the village of [[Athelnay]] in the west of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]]. After Eivor had eliminated the entirety of the Order save for its Grand Maegester, Alfred sent a final letter to Hytham under his Poor Fellow-Solder alias and invited Eivor to the village to discuss the secret society.<ref name="The Letter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Letter]]</ref> Eivor accepted the invitation and upon arriving at Athelnay, she met Alfred and was told of his identity as the Poor Fellow-Soldier.<ref name="Poor Fellow" />		While in exile, Alfred lived as a commoner in the village of [[Athelnay]] in the west of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]]. After Eivor had eliminated the entirety of the Order save for its Grand Maegester, Alfred sent a final letter to Hytham under his Poor Fellow-Solder alias and invited Eivor to the village to discuss the secret society.<ref name="The Letter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Letter]]</ref> Eivor accepted the invitation and upon arriving at Athelnay, she met Alfred and was told of his identity as the Poor Fellow-Soldier.<ref name="Poor Fellow" />

	When the shieldmaiden inquired what he knew of the Grand Maegester's identity, Alfred showed her his [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]], revealing that the person she sought was himself and elaborated on his motives for bringing down the Order. After thanking Eivor for her efforts, he gave her a key to his Old Minster study and declared his intentions to make a new group inspired by God and dedicated for the betterment of man that would replace the Order he had broken. He then bade Eivor farewell and returned to his duties as a commoner ~~in the village~~.<ref name="Poor Fellow" />		When the shieldmaiden inquired what he knew of the Grand Maegester's identity, Alfred showed her his [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]], revealing that the person she sought was himself and elaborated on his motives for bringing down the Order. After thanking Eivor for her efforts, he gave her a key to his Old Minster study and declared his intentions to make a new group inspired by God and dedicated for the betterment of man that would replace the Order he had broken. He then bade Eivor farewell and returned to his duties as a commoner.<ref name="Poor Fellow" />

	During this time, Alfred continued sending John to Guthrum for weeks as they arranged for Guthrum's agreed-upon surrender, baptismal, and his relinquishing of Hnituðr. However, his plans were again disrupted by Geirmund when he confronted Guthrum about hiding his capitulation from the Norse, defeated him in single combat, and walked away with Hnituðr. Left without the ring, Guthrum could only follow through with his original plan of surrender.<ref name="GSChapter 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 31</ref>		During this time, Alfred continued sending John to Guthrum for weeks as they arranged for Guthrum's agreed-upon surrender, baptismal, and his relinquishing of Hnituðr. However, his plans were again disrupted by Geirmund when he confronted Guthrum about hiding his capitulation from the Norse, defeated him in single combat, and walked away with Hnituðr. Left without the ring, Guthrum could only follow through with his original plan of surrender.<ref name="GSChapter 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 31</ref>
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	[[File:ACV The Last Chapter Promo 3.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Alfred's final meeting with Eivor]]		[[File:ACV The Last Chapter Promo 3.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Alfred's final meeting with Eivor]]
	Circa 889, Alfred called on Eivor to meet him at the Old Minster ~~in Wincestre~~, where he disclosed to her that Guthrum had indeed surrendered and sworn a treaty. He then extended her an offer to serve him and Christ as a lord of Mercia and join his rapidly growing Order, but Eivor politely turned him down and returned the cross he had given her years ago. After allaying his initial fears of a Viking reprisal, she explained that she would be leaving the country on a journey of [[Reborn Isu\|self-discovery]]. Having had a similar experience living as a commoner, Alfred wished her farewell and they parted ways for the last time.<ref name="Farewell">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Last Chapter]]'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aelfred Rex]]</ref>		Circa 889, Alfred called on Eivor to meet him at the Old Minster, where he disclosed to her that Guthrum had indeed surrendered and sworn a treaty. He then extended her an offer to serve him and Christ as a lord of Mercia and join his rapidly growing Order, but Eivor politely turned him down and returned the cross he had given her years ago. After allaying his initial fears of a Viking reprisal, she explained that she would be leaving the country on a journey of [[Reborn Isu\|self-discovery]]. Having had a similar experience living as a commoner, Alfred wished her farewell and they parted ways for the last time.<ref name="Farewell">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Last Chapter]]'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aelfred Rex]]</ref>

	As Eivor had passed on his offer, the title of Lord of the Mercians remained with Alfred's son-in-law, [[Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians\|Æthelred]], who alongside Alfred and Alfred's own heir [[Edward the Elder\|Edward]] repelled renewed Viking invasions led by [[Hastein]].<ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – [[Vikings (Echoes of History)\|Vikings]]'' – [[The Dawn of a New Era]]</ref> Alfred remained king and continued to defend Wessex against Viking raids over the next few decades. A key focus of his during his reign was ensuring that the populace, particularly young nobility, were literate in {{Wiki\|Latin}} and Old English.<ref name="OldEnglishLiterature">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Old English Literature]]</ref> Alfred died on 26 October 899, and his reign laid the groundwork for his grandson [[Æthelstan]] to found the Kingdom of England.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Alfred the Great}}</ref>		As Eivor had passed on his offer, the title of Lord of the Mercians remained with Alfred's son-in-law, [[Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians\|Æthelred]], who alongside Alfred and Alfred's own heir [[Edward the Elder\|Edward]] repelled renewed Viking invasions led by [[Hastein]].<ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – [[Vikings (Echoes of History)\|Vikings]]'' – [[The Dawn of a New Era]]</ref> Alfred remained king and continued to defend Wessex against Viking raids over the next few decades. A key focus of his during his reign was ensuring that the populace, particularly young nobility, were literate in {{Wiki\|Latin}} and Old English.<ref name="OldEnglishLiterature">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Old English Literature]]</ref> Alfred died on 26 October 899, and his reign laid the groundwork for his grandson [[Æthelstan]] to found the Kingdom of England.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Alfred the Great}}</ref>
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	===Fighting the Vikings===		===Fighting the Vikings===
	[[File:ACVBB - Aelfred and Aethelred.png\|thumb\|250px\|Alfred and his brother, King Æthelred I]]		[[File:ACVBB - Aelfred and Aethelred.png\|thumb\|250px\|Alfred and his brother, King Æthelred I]]
	In the late 860s, Vikings from the [[Great Heathen Army]] stationed in northern England began subjecting Wessex to [[raid]]s as part of their wider incursions into the country. In response, Alfred joined forces with the newly-crowned Æthelred, and together they endeavored to push the Norse back through military might. Alfred quickly proved himself a capable commander on the battlefield, earning a victory at [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]]<ref name="Database" /> despite heavy losses,<ref name="TDS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' — [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> and again at [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]],<ref name="Database" /> where many Viking ''[[jarl]]s'' and their warriors fell.<ref name="GSChapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 12</ref><ref name="TDS" /> Although the subsequent ~~{{Wiki\|Wilton, Wiltshire\|~~Battle of Wilton}} was a loss, the magnitude of Alfred's successes in resisting the Vikings eclipsed the result such that it became a much-storied event to the public.<ref name="Database" />		In the late 860s, Vikings from the [[Great Heathen Army]] stationed in northern England began subjecting Wessex to [[raid]]s as part of their wider incursions into the country. In response, Alfred joined forces with the newly-crowned Æthelred, and together they endeavored to push the Norse back through military might. Alfred quickly proved himself a capable commander on the battlefield, earning a victory at [[Battle of Reading\|Reading]]<ref name="Database" /> despite heavy losses,<ref name="TDS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' — [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> and again at [[Battle of Ashdown\|Ashdown]],<ref name="Database" /> where many Viking ''[[jarl]]s'' and their warriors fell.<ref name="GSChapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 12</ref><ref name="TDS" /> Although the subsequent Battle of [[Wiltun\|Wilton]] was a loss, the magnitude of Alfred's successes in resisting the Vikings eclipsed the result such that it became a much-storied event to the public.<ref name="Database" />

	In late March 871, Alfred and Æthelred met a Viking force led by ''jarls'' [[Guthrum]] and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<ref name="GSChapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 16</ref> at the [[Battle of Meretun]].<ref name="Database" /> Unbeknownst to the other commanders, Guthrum was wearing the [[Rings of Eden\|Ring of Eden]] [[Hnituðr]], which granted its bearer near-invincibility<ref name="ACV GS Ch31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> against weapons made with {{Wiki\|Ferromagnetism\|ferromagnetic}} metals like [[steel]] or [[iron]].<ref name="ACV GS Ch16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref>		In late March 871, Alfred and Æthelred met a Viking force led by ''jarls'' [[Guthrum]] and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<ref name="GSChapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 16</ref> at the [[Battle of Meretun]].<ref name="Database" /> Unbeknownst to the other commanders, Guthrum was wearing the [[Rings of Eden\|Ring of Eden]] [[Hnituðr]], which granted its bearer near-invincibility<ref name="ACV GS Ch31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> against weapons made with {{Wiki\|Ferromagnetism\|ferromagnetic}} metals like [[steel]] or [[iron]].<ref name="ACV GS Ch16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref>

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	Circa 889, Alfred called on Eivor to meet him at the Old Minster in Wincestre, where he disclosed to her that Guthrum had indeed surrendered and sworn a treaty. He then extended her an offer to serve him and Christ as a lord of Mercia and join his rapidly growing Order, but Eivor politely turned him down and returned the cross he had given her years ago. After allaying his initial fears of a Viking reprisal, she explained that she would be leaving the country on a journey of [[Reborn Isu\|self-discovery]]. Having had a similar experience living as a commoner, Alfred wished her farewell and they parted ways for the last time.<ref name="Farewell">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Last Chapter]]'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aelfred Rex]]</ref>		Circa 889, Alfred called on Eivor to meet him at the Old Minster in Wincestre, where he disclosed to her that Guthrum had indeed surrendered and sworn a treaty. He then extended her an offer to serve him and Christ as a lord of Mercia and join his rapidly growing Order, but Eivor politely turned him down and returned the cross he had given her years ago. After allaying his initial fears of a Viking reprisal, she explained that she would be leaving the country on a journey of [[Reborn Isu\|self-discovery]]. Having had a similar experience living as a commoner, Alfred wished her farewell and they parted ways for the last time.<ref name="Farewell">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Last Chapter]]'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aelfred Rex]]</ref>

	As Eivor had passed on his offer, the title of Lord of the Mercians remained with Alfred's son-in-law, [[Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians\|Æthelred]], who alongside Alfred and Alfred's own heir [[Edward the Elder\|Edward]] repelled renewed Viking invasions led by [[Hastein]].<ref>''[[Vikings (Echoes of History)\|~~Echoes of History:~~ Vikings]]'' – [[~~Episode 5:~~ The Dawn of a New Era]]</ref> Alfred remained king and continued to defend Wessex against Viking raids over the next few decades. A key focus of his during his reign was ensuring that the populace, particularly young nobility, were literate in {{Wiki\|Latin}} and Old English.<ref name="OldEnglishLiterature">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Old English Literature]]</ref> Alfred died on 26 October 899, and his reign laid the groundwork for his grandson [[Æthelstan]] to found the Kingdom of England.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Alfred the Great}}</ref>		As Eivor had passed on his offer, the title of Lord of the Mercians remained with Alfred's son-in-law, [[Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians\|Æthelred]], who alongside Alfred and Alfred's own heir [[Edward the Elder\|Edward]] repelled renewed Viking invasions led by [[Hastein]].<ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – [[Vikings (Echoes of History)\|Vikings]]'' – [[The Dawn of a New Era]]</ref> Alfred remained king and continued to defend Wessex against Viking raids over the next few decades. A key focus of his during his reign was ensuring that the populace, particularly young nobility, were literate in {{Wiki\|Latin}} and Old English.<ref name="OldEnglishLiterature">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Old English Literature]]</ref> Alfred died on 26 October 899, and his reign laid the groundwork for his grandson [[Æthelstan]] to found the Kingdom of England.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Alfred the Great}}</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{c\|voice only}}		*''[[Echoes of History]] – [[Vikings (Echoes of History)\|Vikings]]'' {{c\|voice only}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}}
	**''[[The Last Chapter]]''		**''[[The Last Chapter]]''

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	Circa 874, Alfred received a request for an alliance from Lady [[Eadwyn]], the widow of [[Oxfordshire\|Oxenefordscire]]'s [[ealdorman]] [[Theodric]], who had been killed by Guthrum's army. Alfred accepted the request and personally led a force to assist the noble lady and meet her at the stronghold of [[Cyne Belle Castle]]. By the time his army arrived, the castle had [[Assault on Cyne Belle Castle\|fallen]] to forces sworn to the rebel thegn [[Geadric]], Sigurd, Eivor, and an undercover Fulke operating for her own goals. As his army surrounded the castle keep, the rebels called for a parlay, with both Eivor and Sigurd meeting Alfred himself.<ref name="The Saga Stone">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Saga Stone]]</ref>		Circa 874, Alfred received a request for an alliance from Lady [[Eadwyn]], the widow of [[Oxfordshire\|Oxenefordscire]]'s [[ealdorman]] [[Theodric]], who had been killed by Guthrum's army. Alfred accepted the request and personally led a force to assist the noble lady and meet her at the stronghold of [[Cyne Belle Castle]]. By the time his army arrived, the castle had [[Assault on Cyne Belle Castle\|fallen]] to forces sworn to the rebel thegn [[Geadric]], Sigurd, Eivor, and an undercover Fulke operating for her own goals. As his army surrounded the castle keep, the rebels called for a parlay, with both Eivor and Sigurd meeting Alfred himself.<ref name="The Saga Stone">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Saga Stone]]</ref>

	Left with little options, Sigurd proposed a prisoner exchange as a token of peace between Mercia and Wessex. Alfred accepted and offered his war thegn [[Wolfrich]] in exchange for Sigurd's associate, the Hidden One [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]]. However, the exchange was interrupted by Fulke's arrival, revealing her true allegiance. Fulke suggested that Alfred take Sigurd instead, given his status as ''jarl'' and accusing him of being a [[Norse mythology\|heretic]]. Alfred accepted the suggestion and took Sigurd prisoner, leaving him in Fulke's care.<ref name="The Saga Stone" />		Left with little options, Sigurd proposed a prisoner exchange as a token of peace between Mercia and Wessex. Alfred accepted and offered his war thegn [[Wolfrich]] in exchange for Sigurd's associate, the Hidden One [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]. However, the exchange was interrupted by Fulke's arrival, revealing her true allegiance. Fulke suggested that Alfred take Sigurd instead, given his status as ''jarl'' and accusing him of being a [[Norse mythology\|heretic]]. Alfred accepted the suggestion and took Sigurd prisoner, leaving him in Fulke's care.<ref name="The Saga Stone" />

	Some time after these events, Alfred used his Poor Fellow-Soldier moniker to deliver yet another letter to Hytham and Eivor, sending the shieldmaiden to deal with the Order in [[York\|Jorvik]] led by [[Audun\|The Vault]], [[Grigorii\|The Needle]], and [[Ingeborg\|The Firebrand]].<ref name="The Welcoming Party">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Welcoming Party]]</ref>		Some time after these events, Alfred used his Poor Fellow-Soldier moniker to deliver yet another letter to Hytham and Eivor, sending the shieldmaiden to deal with the Order in [[York\|Jorvik]] led by [[Audun\|The Vault]], [[Grigorii\|The Needle]], and [[Ingeborg\|The Firebrand]].<ref name="The Welcoming Party">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Welcoming Party]]</ref>