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	The '''assault on Kjotve's Fortress''' was a [[Raven Clan]] attack in 872 against [[Kjotve the Cruel]] and his [[Wolf Clan]] based in his [[Kjotve's Fortress\|fortress]]. It was the culmination of the clans' long rivalry which had lasted since the 860s.		The '''assault on Kjotve's Fortress''' was a [[Raven Clan]] attack in 872 against [[Kjotve the Cruel]] and his [[Wolf Clan]] based in his [[Kjotve's Fortress\|fortress]]. It was the culmination of the clans' long rivalry which had lasted since the 860s.

	After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson\|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life.		After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson\|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life.

	==Background==		==Background==

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Battle

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	[[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]]		[[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]]
	Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After Kjotve threw Eivor into a pit, Hytham attempted to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] the ''jarl'' from above but was intercepted midair and was thrown against the pit wall, heavily injuring ~~him~~. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, after which she recovered a [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]] on his body.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Cruel Destiny]]</ref>		Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After Kjotve threw Eivor into a pit, Hytham attempted to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] the ''jarl'' from above but was intercepted midair and was thrown against the pit wall, heavily injuring himself. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, after which she recovered a [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]] on his body.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Cruel Destiny]]</ref>

	With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" />		With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" />

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	The '''~~Assault~~ on Kjotve's Fortress''' was ~~an assault in 872 undertook by the~~ [[Raven Clan]] against [[Kjotve the Cruel]] and his [[Wolf Clan]] based in his [[Kjotve's Fortress\|fortress]]. It was the culmination of the rivalry ~~between both clans~~ which had lasted since the 860s.		The '''assault on Kjotve's Fortress''' was a [[Raven Clan]] attack in 872 against [[Kjotve the Cruel]] and his [[Wolf Clan]] based in his [[Kjotve's Fortress\|fortress]]. It was the culmination of the clans' long rivalry which had lasted since the 860s.

	After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson\|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life.		After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson\|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life.
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	==Battle==		==Battle==
	[[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]]		[[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]]
	Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After ~~throwing~~ Eivor into a pit, Hytham attempted to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] the ''jarl'' from above but ~~failed~~ and was thrown against the wall. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, after which she recovered a [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]] ~~from~~ his body.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Cruel Destiny]]</ref>		Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After Kjotve threw Eivor into a pit, Hytham attempted to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] the ''jarl'' from above but was intercepted midair and was thrown against the pit wall, heavily injuring him. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, after which she recovered a [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]] on his body.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Cruel Destiny]]</ref>

	With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" />		With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" />

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	In the aftermath ~~of the battle~~, Harald organized an ''{{Wiki\|Thing (assembly)\|althing}}'' and invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in [[Alrekstad]].<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> This was done in order to consolidate his rule over the region. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which ~~served to outrage~~ Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.<ref name="Birthrights">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Birthrights]]</ref> Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to [[England]] to make a life free of Harald's rule.<ref name="The Seas of Fate">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref>		In the battle's aftermath, Harald organized an ''{{Wiki\|Thing (assembly)\|althing}}'' and invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in [[Alrekstad]].<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> This was done in order to consolidate his rule over the region. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which outraged Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.<ref name="Birthrights">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Birthrights]]</ref> Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to [[England]] to make a life free of Harald's rule.<ref name="The Seas of Fate">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref>

	Basim later informed Eivor of Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] and took the Norseman's medallion.<ref name="Birthrights" /> Kjotve's son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in [[Vinland]] ~~to locate~~ [[Isu]] artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>		Basim later informed Eivor of Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] and took the Norseman's medallion.<ref name="Birthrights" /> Kjotve's son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in [[Vinland]] in search of [[Isu]] artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	In the aftermath of the battle, an {{Wiki\|Althing}} was organized by Harald who invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in [[Alrekstad]].<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> This was done in order to fully consumate his rule over the region and unite the lands under his rule. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which served to outrage Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.<ref name="Birthrights">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Birthrights]]</ref> Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to [[England]] to make a life free of Harald's rule.<ref name="The Seas of Fate">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref>		In the aftermath of the battle, an {{Wiki\|Thing (assembly)\|Althing}} was organized by Harald who invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in [[Alrekstad]].<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> This was done in order to fully consumate his rule over the region and unite the lands under his rule. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which served to outrage Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.<ref name="Birthrights">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Birthrights]]</ref> Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to [[England]] to make a life free of Harald's rule.<ref name="The Seas of Fate">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref>

	Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] was also made aware to Eivor by Basim, who gained his medallion from the former.<ref name="Birthrights" /> His son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in [[Vinland]] to locate [[Isu]] artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>		Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] was also made aware to Eivor by Basim, who gained his medallion from the former.<ref name="Birthrights" /> His son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in [[Vinland]] to locate [[Isu]] artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>

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

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	At least since the 850s, the Raven Clan led by [[Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson]] has been involved in a rivalry with the Wolf Clan, contending for control in southern [[Norway]]. Around 855, the village of [[Heillboer]], which housed [[Varin]], his wife [[Rosta]] and daughter Eivor, sworn their alliegance to Styrbjörn during a feast. The event was interrupted by a sudden raid by Kjotve and his men, resulting in the massacre of its villagers including Varin and Rosta. Eivor was subsequently adopted by Styrbjörn and raised alongside his older son, [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson\|Sigurd]].<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Prologue (Valhalla)\|Prologue]]</ref>		At least since the 850s, the Raven Clan led by [[Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson]] has been involved in a rivalry with the Wolf Clan, contending for control in southern [[Norway]]. Around 855, the village of [[Heillboer]], which housed [[Varin]], his wife [[Rosta]] and daughter Eivor, sworn their alliegance to Styrbjörn during a feast. The event was interrupted by a sudden raid by Kjotve and his men, resulting in the massacre of its villagers including Varin and Rosta. Eivor was subsequently adopted by Styrbjörn and raised alongside his older son, [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson\|Sigurd]].<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Prologue (Valhalla)\|Prologue]]</ref>

	Over the next decade, both clans continue to wage raids against one another to a stalemate. Meanwhile, Eivor spent time trying to seek revenge against Kjotve by conducting raids on his camps and attacking his men throughout the region.<ref name="Song of Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory]]''</ref><ref name="Geirmund's Saga>''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga]]''</ref> While largely successful, she was eventually captured by Kjotve in 872 but managed to escape before she was sold into [[slavery]].<ref name="Honor Bound">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Bound]]</ref> In the meantime, Styrbjörn was visited by King Harald's uncle [[Guthorm the Wise]] with a proposal to end the rivalry between the Raven Clan and Wolf Clan for good.<ref name="Family Matters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Family Matters]]</ref>		Over the next decade, both clans continue to wage raids against one another to a stalemate. Meanwhile, Eivor spent time trying to seek revenge against Kjotve by conducting raids on his camps and attacking his men throughout the region.<ref name="Song of Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory]]'' – {{Cite\|21 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Geirmund's Saga">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – {{Cite\|21 May 2023}}</ref> While largely successful, she was eventually captured by Kjotve in 872 but managed to escape before she was sold into [[slavery]].<ref name="Honor Bound">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Bound]]</ref> In the meantime, Styrbjörn was visited by King Harald's uncle [[Guthorm the Wise]] with a proposal to end the rivalry between the Raven Clan and Wolf Clan for good.<ref name="Family Matters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Family Matters]]</ref>

	Later on, Eivor led a raid on [[Nottfall\|one]] of Kjotve's camp alongside a returning Sigurd after foiling a sneak attack in [[Fornburg]] by Kjotve's men. There, Eivor and Sigurd were visited by Harald and Guthorm, who proposed an alliance to end the rivalry between both clans for good. The offer was accepted by both Eivor and Sigurd.<ref name="Rude Awakening">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Rude Awakening]]</ref>		Later on, Eivor led a raid on [[Nottfall\|one]] of Kjotve's camp alongside a returning Sigurd after foiling a sneak attack in [[Fornburg]] by Kjotve's men. There, Eivor and Sigurd were visited by Harald and Guthorm, who proposed an alliance to end the rivalry between both clans for good. The offer was accepted by both Eivor and Sigurd.<ref name="Rude Awakening">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Rude Awakening]]</ref>

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Appearances

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Imo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Imo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Imo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	The '''Assault on Kjotve's Fortress''' was an assault in 872 undertook by the [[Raven Clan]] against [[Kjotve the Cruel]] and his [[Wolf Clan]] based in his [[Kjotve's Fortress\|fortress]]. It was the culmination of the rivalry between both clans which had lasted since the 860s.		The '''Assault on Kjotve's Fortress''' was an assault in 872 undertook by the [[Raven Clan]] against [[Kjotve the Cruel]] and his [[Wolf Clan]] based in his [[Kjotve's Fortress\|fortress]]. It was the culmination of the rivalry between both clans which had lasted since the 860s.

	After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson\|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life.		After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson\|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life.

	==Background==		==Background==
	At least ~~since~~ the 850s, the Raven Clan led by [[Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson]] ~~has~~ been involved in a rivalry with the Wolf Clan, contending for control in southern [[Norway]]. Around 855, the village of [[Heillboer]]~~, which~~ housed [[Varin]], his wife [[Rosta]] and daughter ~~Eivor, sworn~~ their ~~alliegance~~ to Styrbjörn during a feast. ~~The event was~~ interrupted by a sudden raid ~~by Kjotve and his men, resulting~~ in the ~~massacre of its~~ villagers including Varin and Rosta. Eivor was subsequently adopted by Styrbjörn and raised alongside his ~~older~~ son, [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson\|Sigurd]].<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Prologue (Valhalla)\|Prologue]]</ref>		Since at least the 850s, the Raven Clan led by ''[[jarl]]'' [[Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson]] had been involved in a rivalry with the Wolf Clan, contending for control in southern [[Norway]]. Around 855, the village of [[Heillboer]]—which housed [[Varin]], his wife [[Rosta]], and their daughter Eivor—swore their allegiance to Styrbjörn during a feast. Kjotve and his men interrupted it in a sudden raid that resulted in all the villagers being massacred, including Varin and Rosta. Eivor was subsequently adopted by Styrbjörn and raised alongside his son [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson\|Sigurd]].<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Prologue (Valhalla)\|Prologue]]</ref>

	Over the next decade, both clans continue to wage raids against one another to a stalemate. Meanwhile, Eivor spent time trying to seek revenge against Kjotve by conducting raids on his camps and attacking his men throughout the region.<ref name="Song of Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory]]'' – {{Cite\|21 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Geirmund's Saga">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – {{Cite\|21 May 2023}}</ref> While largely successful, ~~she was~~ eventually captured ~~by Kjotve~~ in 872 ~~but managed to escape~~ before she was sold into [[slavery]].<ref name="Honor Bound">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Bound]]</ref> In the meantime, ~~Styrbjörn was visited by~~ King Harald's uncle [[Guthorm the Wise]] with a proposal to end the rivalry between the Raven Clan and Wolf Clan for good.<ref name="Family Matters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Family Matters]]</ref>		Over the next decade, both clans continue to wage raids against one another to a stalemate. Meanwhile, Eivor spent time trying to seek revenge against Kjotve by conducting raids on his camps and attacking his men throughout the region.<ref name="Song of Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory]]'' – {{Cite\|21 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Geirmund's Saga">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – {{Cite\|21 May 2023}}</ref> While she was largely successful, Kjotve eventually captured her in 872, though she escaped before she was sold into [[slavery]].<ref name="Honor Bound">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Bound]]</ref> In the meantime, King Harald's uncle [[Guthorm the Wise]] visited Styrbjorn with a proposal to end the rivalry between the Raven Clan and Wolf Clan for good.<ref name="Family Matters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Family Matters]]</ref>

	Later on, Eivor led a raid on [[Nottfall\|one]] of Kjotve's camp alongside a returning Sigurd after foiling a sneak attack in [[Fornburg]] by Kjotve's men. There, ~~Eivor~~ and ~~Sigurd were~~ visited ~~by Harald~~ and ~~Guthorm, who~~ proposed an alliance to end the rivalry ~~between both clans for good. The offer was~~ accepted ~~by both Eivor and Sigurd~~.<ref name="Rude Awakening">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Rude Awakening]]</ref>		Later on, Eivor led a raid on [[Nottfall\|one]] of Kjotve's camp alongside a returning Sigurd after foiling a sneak attack in [[Fornburg]] by Kjotve's men. There, Harald and Guthorm visited Styrnjorn's children and proposed Harald's alliance to end the clans' rivalry, which the siblings accepted.<ref name="Rude Awakening">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Rude Awakening]]</ref>

	==Battle==		==Battle==
	[[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]]		[[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]]
	Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the Hidden Ones Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After throwing Eivor into a pit, Hytham~~, whose target was Kjotve,~~ attempted to assassinate the jarl from above but failed and was thrown against the wall. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, ~~recovering~~ a [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]] from his body ~~in the process~~.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Cruel Destiny]]</ref>		Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After throwing Eivor into a pit, Hytham attempted to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] the ''jarl'' from above but failed and was thrown against the wall. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, after which she recovered a [[Order of the Ancients medallion\|medallion]] from his body.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Cruel Destiny]]</ref>

	With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" />		With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" />

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	In the aftermath of the battle, an {{Wiki\|Thing (assembly)\|~~Althing~~}} ~~was organized by Harald who~~ invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in [[Alrekstad]].<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> This was done in order to ~~fully consumate~~ his rule over the region ~~and unite the lands under his rule~~. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which served to outrage Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.<ref name="Birthrights">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Birthrights]]</ref> Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to [[England]] to make a life free of Harald's rule.<ref name="The Seas of Fate">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref>		In the aftermath of the battle, Harald organized an ''{{Wiki\|Thing (assembly)\|althing}}'' and invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in [[Alrekstad]].<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> This was done in order to consolidate his rule over the region. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which served to outrage Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.<ref name="Birthrights">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Birthrights]]</ref> Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to [[England]] to make a life free of Harald's rule.<ref name="The Seas of Fate">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref>

	Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] ~~was also made aware to Eivor by Basim, who gained his~~ medallion ~~from the former~~.<ref name="Birthrights" /> ~~His~~ son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in [[Vinland]] to locate [[Isu]] artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>		Basim later informed Eivor of Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] and took the Norseman's medallion.<ref name="Birthrights" /> Kjotve's son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in [[Vinland]] to locate [[Isu]] artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>

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