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	==The assault==		==The assault==
	After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of [[Ceolbert]]'s death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at [[Caustow Castle]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[Bloody Path to Peace]]</ref> Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.<ref name="KK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[King Killer]]</ref>		After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of [[Ceolbert]]'s death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at [[Caustow Castle]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Bloody Path to Peace]]</ref> Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.<ref name="KK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[King Killer]]</ref>

	Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton [[soldier]]s while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.<ref name="KK"/>		Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton [[soldier]]s while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.<ref name="KK"/>

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	==The assault==		==The assault==
	After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of [[Ceolbert]]'s death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at [[Caustow Castle]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[Bloody Path to Peace]]</ref> Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.<ref name="KK">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' — [[King Killer]]</ref>		After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of [[Ceolbert]]'s death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at [[Caustow Castle]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[Bloody Path to Peace]]</ref> Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.<ref name="KK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[King Killer]]</ref>

	Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton [[soldier]]s while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.<ref name="KK"/>		Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton [[soldier]]s while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.<ref name="KK"/>

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	\|commanders2 = [[Ivarr the Boneless]]		\|commanders2 = [[Ivarr the Boneless]]
	\|forces1 = Unknown		\|forces1 = Unknown
	\|forces2 = Unknown<br>Eivor Varinsdottir		\|forces2 = Unknown<br>[[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons\|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]].		The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons\|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]].
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	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
			{{Timeline}}
			{{ACV}}
	[[Category:Timeline]]		[[Category:Timeline]]
	[[Category:Battles]]		[[Category:Battles]]
	[[Category:Viking expansion]]		[[Category:Viking expansion]]

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	\|result = [[Vikings\|Viking]] victory		\|result = [[Vikings\|Viking]] victory
	*[[Caustow Castle]] was sieged		*[[Caustow Castle]] was sieged
	*~~[[Britons\|Briton]]~~ [[Rhodri the Great\|King Rhodri]] was captured by ~~both~~ [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr Ragnarsson]] and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		*[[Rhodri the Great\|King Rhodri]] was captured by [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr Ragnarsson]] and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	*Rhodri later died at [[Manstone Rock]] after Ivarr performed a [[blood eagle]]		*Rhodri later died at [[Manstone Rock]] after Ivarr performed a [[blood eagle]]
	\|side1 = [[Kingdom of Gwynedd]]		\|side1 = [[Kingdom of Gwynedd]]
	\|side2 = [[Sons of Ragnar]]<br>[[Mercia\|Danish Mercia]]		\|side2 = [[Sons of Ragnar]]<br>[[Mercia\|Danish Mercia]]
	~~\|side3 =~~
	~~\|side4 =~~
	\|commanders1 = [[Rhodri the Great\|King Rhodri]]		\|commanders1 = [[Rhodri the Great\|King Rhodri]]
	\|commanders2 = [[Ivarr the Boneless]]		\|commanders2 = [[Ivarr the Boneless]]
	~~\|commanders3 =~~
	~~\|commanders4 =~~
	\|forces1 = Unknown		\|forces1 = Unknown
	\|forces2 = Unknown<br>Eivor Varinsdottir		\|forces2 = Unknown<br>Eivor Varinsdottir
	~~\|forces3 =~~
	~~\|forces4 =~~
	~~\|casual1 = Unknown~~
	~~\|casual2 = Unknown~~
	~~\|casual3 =~~
	~~\|casual4 =~~
	~~\|civilian =~~
	}}		}}
	The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons\|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]].		The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons\|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]].

	==The ~~Assault on Caustow Castle~~==		==The assault==
	After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir~~]] of the [[Raven Clan~~]] of [[Ceolbert]]'s death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at [[Caustow Castle]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[Bloody Path to Peace]]</ref> Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.<ref name="KK">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' — [[King Killer]]</ref>		After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of [[Ceolbert]]'s death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at [[Caustow Castle]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[Bloody Path to Peace]]</ref> Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.<ref name="KK">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' — [[King Killer]]</ref>

	Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton [[soldier]]s while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.<ref name="KK"/>		Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton [[soldier]]s while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.<ref name="KK"/>

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	Traveling with Ivarr to [[Manstone Rock]], Eivor reluctantly watched and stood by Ivarr, who performed a [[blood eagle]] ~~onto~~ a wounded Rhodri. After killing Rhodri, Ivarr offered Eivor to kill him in one glorious battle ~~after their win~~. ~~Leaving, Eivor~~ was ~~stopped by~~ Ivarr~~, who~~ revealed that he ~~killed~~ Ceolbert to stage an attack on the Britons and ~~garner another victory~~ as a king killer. Angered, Eivor fought against Ivarr. After a lengthy duel, Eivor bested Ivarr, who asked her to send him to [[Valhalla (afterlife)\|Valhalla]]. After deciding his fate, Eivor returned with Ivarr's corpse and told the truth to [[Ubba Ragnarsson]] and [[Scholar\|Bishop]] [[Deorlaf]]. She also asked the bishop, who was the shire's new [[ealdorman]], to tell Lady Angharad of Rhodri's unfounded death and that ~~the punishment was dealt swiftly~~. Despite the outcome, Eivor garnered an alliance with the shire and its ealdorman.<ref name="KK"/>		Traveling with Ivarr to [[Manstone Rock]], Eivor reluctantly watched and stood by Ivarr, who performed a [[blood eagle]] on a wounded Rhodri. After killing Rhodri, Ivarr offered Eivor to kill him in one last glorious battle. She refused and was about to leave when Ivarr revealed that he had murdered Ceolbert to stage an attack on the Britons and cement his reputation as a "king killer". Angered, Eivor attacked and fought against Ivarr.<ref name="KK"/>

			After a lengthy duel, Eivor bested Ivarr, who asked her to send him to [[Valhalla (afterlife)\|Valhalla]]. After deciding his fate, Eivor returned with Ivarr's corpse and told the truth to his brother [[Ubba Ragnarsson]] and [[Scholar\|Bishop]] [[Deorlaf]]. She also asked the bishop, who was the shire's new [[ealdorman]], to tell Lady [[Angharad ferch Meurig\|Angharad]] of Rhodri's unfounded death and that Ivarr had been punished for his actions. Despite the outcome, Eivor ultimately garnered an alliance with the shire and its ealdorman.<ref name="KK"/>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	\|prev = [[Assault on ~~Cyne Belle~~ Castle]]		\|prev = [[Assault on Burgh Castle]]
	\|conc =		\|conc =
	\|next = [[~~Battle of Cynwit~~]]		\|next = [[Assault on Cyne Belle Castle]]
	\|name = Assault on Caustow Castle		\|name = Assault on Caustow Castle
	\|image = ACV King Killer 8.png		\|image = ACV King Killer 8.png

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	\|date = c. ~~874~~		\|date = c. 873
	\|place = [[Shropshire\|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia\|Danish Mercia]]		\|place = [[Shropshire\|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia\|Danish Mercia]]
	\|result = [[Vikings\|Viking]] victory		\|result = [[Vikings\|Viking]] victory

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	\|conflict =		\|conflict =
	\|date = c. ~~873~~		\|date = c. 874
	\|place = [[Shropshire\|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia\|~~Kingdom of~~ Mercia]]		\|place = [[Shropshire\|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia\|Danish Mercia]]
	\|result = [[Vikings\|Viking]] victory		\|result = [[Vikings\|Viking]] victory
	*[[Caustow Castle]] was sieged		*[[Caustow Castle]] was sieged
	*[[Britons\|Briton]] [[Rhodri the Great\|King Rhodri]] was captured by both [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr Ragnarsson]] and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		*[[Britons\|Briton]] [[Rhodri the Great\|King Rhodri]] was captured by both [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr Ragnarsson]] and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	*Rhodri later died at [[Manstone Rock]] after Ivarr performed a [[blood eagle]]		*Rhodri later died at [[Manstone Rock]] after Ivarr performed a [[blood eagle]]
	\|side1 = [[~~Britons\|Britonnic~~ Kingdom]]		\|side1 = [[Kingdom of Gwynedd]]
	\|side2 = [[~~Great Heathen Army~~]]		\|side2 = [[Sons of Ragnar]]<br>[[Mercia\|Danish Mercia]]
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	The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons\|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]].		The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons\|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]].

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Created page with "{{Era|Timeline}} {{Battle Infobox |prev = Assault on Cyne Belle Castle |conc = |next = Battle of Cynwit |name = Assault on Caustow Castle |image = ACV King Killer 8.png |conflict = |date = c. 873 |place = Sciropescire, Kingdom of Mercia |result = Viking victory *Caustow Castle was sieged *Briton King Rhodri was captured by both Ivarr Ragnarsson and Eivor Varinsdo..."

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{{Era|Timeline}}
{{Battle Infobox
|prev = [[Assault on Cyne Belle Castle]]
|conc =
|next = [[Battle of Cynwit]]
|name = Assault on Caustow Castle
|image = ACV King Killer 8.png
|conflict =
|date = c. 873
|place = [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia|Kingdom of Mercia]]
|result = [[Vikings|Viking]] victory
*[[Caustow Castle]] was sieged
*[[Britons|Briton]] [[Rhodri the Great|King Rhodri]] was captured by both [[Ivarr the Boneless|Ivarr Ragnarsson]] and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
*Rhodri later died at [[Manstone Rock]] after Ivarr performed a [[blood eagle]]
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|side2 = [[Great Heathen Army]]
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|commanders1 = [[Rhodri the Great|King Rhodri]]
|commanders2 = [[Ivarr the Boneless]]
|commanders3 =
|commanders4 =
|forces1 = Unknown
|forces2 = Unknown<br>Eivor Varinsdottir
|forces3 =
|forces4 =
|casual1 = Unknown
|casual2 = Unknown
|casual3 =
|casual4 =
|civilian =
}}

The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]].

==The Assault on Caustow Castle==
After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] of [[Ceolbert]]'s death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at [[Caustow Castle]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' — [[Bloody Path to Peace]]</ref> Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.<ref name="KK">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' — [[King Killer]]</ref>

Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton [[soldier]]s while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.<ref name="KK"/>

==Aftermath==
Traveling with Ivarr to [[Manstone Rock]], Eivor reluctantly watched and stood by Ivarr, who performed a [[blood eagle]] onto a wounded Rhodri. After killing Rhodri, Ivarr offered Eivor to kill him in one glorious battle after their win. Leaving, Eivor was stopped by Ivarr, who revealed that he killed Ceolbert to stage an attack on the Britons and garner another victory as a king killer. Angered, Eivor fought against Ivarr. After a lengthy duel, Eivor bested Ivarr, who asked her to send him to [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]]. After deciding his fate, Eivor returned with Ivarr's corpse and told the truth to [[Ubba Ragnarsson]] and [[Scholar|Bishop]] [[Deorlaf]]. She also asked the bishop, who was the shire's new [[ealdorman]], to tell Lady Angharad of Rhodri's unfounded death and that the punishment was dealt swiftly. Despite the outcome, Eivor garnered an alliance with the shire and its ealdorman.<ref name="KK"/>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Timeline]]
[[Category:Battles]]
[[Category:Viking expansion]]