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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Eskil' and his brother [[Rek]] were sworn to ''jarl'' Guthrum. As time progressed, Eskil became second-in command to Guthrum. After Guthrum gained an ally in [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], Eskil and Rek started to work alongside Hel-hide and his men, [[Steinólfur]] and [[Skjalgi]] aboard the ''[[Wave Lover]]''. Once they all arrived in Jutland, Eskil sat with him men and welcomed Geirmund, but he saw Rek causing an argument with Hel-hide. Eskil stepped in and stopped the argument by sending Rek back to his tent.<ref name="Chapter 07">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 7</ref> On a journey to England, Geirmund chose to sacrifice himself to the waters when they became dangerous. Eskil even stopped Steinólfur from jumping in and trying to save him.<ref name="Chapter 08">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 8</ref>		Eskil' and his brother [[Rek]] were sworn to ''jarl'' Guthrum. As time progressed, Eskil became second-in command to Guthrum. After Guthrum gained an ally in [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], Eskil and Rek started to work alongside Hel-hide and his men, [[Steinólfur]] and [[Skjalgi]] aboard the ''[[Wave Lover]]''. Once they all arrived in Jutland, Eskil sat with him men and welcomed Geirmund, but he saw Rek causing an argument with Hel-hide. Eskil stepped in and stopped the argument by sending Rek back to his tent.<ref name="Chapter 07">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 7</ref> On a journey to England, Geirmund chose to sacrifice himself to the waters when they became dangerous. Eskil even stopped Steinólfur from jumping in and trying to save him.<ref name="Chapter 08">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 8</ref>

	===Fighting in England===		===Fighting in England===
	Time passed as he followed Guthrum and battled alongside him. After the [[Battle of Ashdown]], Eskil saw Geirmund alive at a meeting a week after the battle. With Steinólfur and Skjalgi, Eskil informed Geirmund that his sword had been taken by Rek due to his apparent death. Eskil was present when Geirmund and Rek fought over ownership of the sword, to which Rek won.<ref name="Chapter 13">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 13</ref> Eskil followed Guthrum and joined many others at the [[Battle of Bedwyn]], where they gained a victory as King [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]] fell to Guthrum's attack.<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 16</ref>		Time passed as he followed Guthrum and battled alongside him. After the [[Battle of Ashdown]], Eskil saw Geirmund alive at a meeting a week after the battle. With Steinólfur and Skjalgi, Eskil informed Geirmund that his sword had been taken by Rek due to his apparent death. Eskil was present when Geirmund and Rek fought over ownership of the sword, to which Rek won.<ref name="Chapter 13">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 13</ref> Eskil followed Guthrum and joined many others at the [[Battle of Bedwyn]], where they gained a victory as King [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]] fell to Guthrum's attack.<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 16</ref>

	However, some Vikings fell in the battle, including Rek. Eskil witnessed Geirmund sending Rek to [[Valhalla (afterlife)\|Valhalla]] despite their tensions with each other. Eskil grabbed [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]]'s sword Rek, took it, and gifted it back to Geirmund for his courage and honor.<ref name="Chapter 16"/> After years went by, Eskil saw his leader fall short of his promise of conquering England and beating the Saxons.		However, some Vikings fell in the battle, including Rek. Eskil witnessed Geirmund sending Rek to [[Valhalla (afterlife)\|Valhalla]] despite their tensions with each other. Eskil grabbed [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]]'s sword Rek, took it, and gifted it back to Geirmund for his courage and honor.<ref name="Chapter 16"/> After years went by, Eskil saw his leader fall short of his promise of conquering England and beating the Saxons.

	===Joining the Hel-hides===		===Joining the Hel-hides===
	On the eve of the [[Battle of Chippenham]], Eskil rode out to give a message to the Hel-hides of Guthrum winning [[Wareham]] but spoke of a peace between Alfred and Guthrum, with the ring [[Hnituðr]] being given to the Christian king as a condition. Eskil stated that ''jarl''skona [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was counseling Guthrum and disclosed his distrust in Guthrum. Eskil asked Geirmund to march with him as Hel-hides agreed. However, the next day, [[Rafn One-Arm\|Rafn]] fell over as he hid his putrid arm from his company. To help Rafn, Eskil stayed with Geirmund, [[Vetr]], Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to treat Rafn while Geirmund gave [[Birna Gormsdóttir]] the authority to lead his warriors in the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 29</ref>		On the eve of the [[Battle of Chippenham]], Eskil rode out to give a message to the Hel-hides of Guthrum winning [[Wareham]] but spoke of a peace between Alfred and Guthrum, with the ring [[Hnituðr]] being given to the Christian king as a condition. Eskil stated that ''jarl''skona [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was counseling Guthrum and disclosed his distrust in Guthrum. Eskil asked Geirmund to march with him as Hel-hides agreed. However, the next day, [[Rafn One-Arm\|Rafn]] fell over as he hid his putrid arm from his company. To help Rafn, Eskil stayed with Geirmund, [[Vetr]], Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to treat Rafn while Geirmund gave [[Birna Gormsdóttir]] the authority to lead his warriors in the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 29</ref>

	After treating Rafn, Eskil joined Geirmund, Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to go to battle as Vetr stayed with Rafn. However, Eskil noticed Alfred fleeing with thirty soldiers and thus they followed him to a defended hold, {{Wiki\|Somerton, Somerset\|Sumersæte}}. However, they all rode to [[Chippenham]] as the battle had ended with a victory for the Danes.<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 30</ref> However, their victory was short-lived as Guthrum conceded to the peace and planned to surrender.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 31</ref> Eskil soon left Guthrum's company and joined the Hel-hides on their ventures until their end.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Epilogue</ref>		After treating Rafn, Eskil joined Geirmund, Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to go to battle as Vetr stayed with Rafn. However, Eskil noticed Alfred fleeing with thirty soldiers and thus they followed him to a defended hold, {{Wiki\|Somerton, Somerset\|Sumersæte}}. However, they all rode to [[Chippenham]] as the battle had ended with a victory for the Danes.<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 30</ref> However, their victory was short-lived as Guthrum conceded to the peace and planned to surrender.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 31</ref> Eskil soon left Guthrum's company and joined the Hel-hides on their ventures until their end.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Epilogue</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	On the eve of the [[Battle of Chippenham]], Eskil rode out to give a message to the Hel-hides of Guthrum winning [[Wareham]] but spoke of a peace between Alfred and Guthrum, with the ring [[Hnituðr]] being given to the Christian king as a condition. Eskil stated that ''jarl''skona [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was counseling Guthrum and disclosed his distrust in Guthrum. Eskil asked Geirmund to march with him as Hel-hides agreed. However, the next day, [[Rafn One-Arm\|Rafn]] fell over as he hid his putrid arm from his company. To help Rafn, Eskil stayed with Geirmund, [[Vetr]], Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to treat Rafn while Geirmund gave [[Birna Gormsdóttir]] the authority to lead his warriors in the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 29</ref>		On the eve of the [[Battle of Chippenham]], Eskil rode out to give a message to the Hel-hides of Guthrum winning [[Wareham]] but spoke of a peace between Alfred and Guthrum, with the ring [[Hnituðr]] being given to the Christian king as a condition. Eskil stated that ''jarl''skona [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was counseling Guthrum and disclosed his distrust in Guthrum. Eskil asked Geirmund to march with him as Hel-hides agreed. However, the next day, [[Rafn One-Arm\|Rafn]] fell over as he hid his putrid arm from his company. To help Rafn, Eskil stayed with Geirmund, [[Vetr]], Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to treat Rafn while Geirmund gave [[Birna Gormsdóttir]] the authority to lead his warriors in the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 29</ref>

	After treating Rafn, Eskil joined Geirmund, Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to go to battle as Vetr stayed with Rafn. However, Eskil noticed Alfred fleeing with thirty soldiers and thus they followed him to a defended hold, {{Wiki\|Somerton\|Sumersæte}}. However, they all rode to [[Chippenham]] as the battle had ended with a victory for the Danes.<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 30</ref> However, their victory was short-lived as Guthrum conceded to the peace and planned to surrender.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 31</ref> Eskil soon left Guthrum's company and joined the Hel-hides on their ventures until their end.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Epilogue</ref>		After treating Rafn, Eskil joined Geirmund, Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to go to battle as Vetr stayed with Rafn. However, Eskil noticed Alfred fleeing with thirty soldiers and thus they followed him to a defended hold, {{Wiki\|Somerton, Somerset\|Sumersæte}}. However, they all rode to [[Chippenham]] as the battle had ended with a victory for the Danes.<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 30</ref> However, their victory was short-lived as Guthrum conceded to the peace and planned to surrender.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 31</ref> Eskil soon left Guthrum's company and joined the Hel-hides on their ventures until their end.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Epilogue</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	~~Very little was known about~~ Eskil'~~s past, except he~~ and his brother [[Rek]] were sworn to ''jarl'' Guthrum. As time progressed, Eskil became second-in command to Guthrum. After Guthrum gained an ally in [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], Eskil and Rek started to work alongside Hel-hide and his men, [[Steinólfur]] and [[Skjalgi]] aboard the ''[[Wave Lover]]''. Once they all arrived in Jutland, Eskil sat with him men and welcomed Geirmund, but he saw Rek causing an argument with Hel-hide. Eskil stepped in and stopped the argument by sending Rek back to his tent.<ref name="Chapter 07">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 7</ref> ~~Once they all journeyed~~ to England, ~~Eskil was present once the waters proved dangerous and~~ Geirmund chose to sacrifice himself to the waters ~~before entering a fight~~. Eskil even stopped Steinólfur from jumping in and trying to save him.<ref name="Chapter 08">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 8</ref>		Eskil' and his brother [[Rek]] were sworn to ''jarl'' Guthrum. As time progressed, Eskil became second-in command to Guthrum. After Guthrum gained an ally in [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], Eskil and Rek started to work alongside Hel-hide and his men, [[Steinólfur]] and [[Skjalgi]] aboard the ''[[Wave Lover]]''. Once they all arrived in Jutland, Eskil sat with him men and welcomed Geirmund, but he saw Rek causing an argument with Hel-hide. Eskil stepped in and stopped the argument by sending Rek back to his tent.<ref name="Chapter 07">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 7</ref> On a journey to England, Geirmund chose to sacrifice himself to the waters when they became dangerous. Eskil even stopped Steinólfur from jumping in and trying to save him.<ref name="Chapter 08">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 8</ref>

	===Fighting in England===		===Fighting in England===
	Time passed as he followed Guthrum and battled alongside him. After the [[Battle of Ashdown]], Eskil saw Geirmund alive at a meeting a week after the battle. With Steinólfur and Skjalgi, Eskil informed Geirmund that his sword had been taken by Rek, due to his apparent death. Eskil was present ~~once~~ Geirmund and Rek fought over ownership of the sword, to which Rek won.<ref name="Chapter 13">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 13</ref> Eskil followed Guthrum and joined many others at the [[Battle of Bedwyn]], where they gained a victory as King [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]] fell to Guthrum's attack.<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 16</ref>		Time passed as he followed Guthrum and battled alongside him. After the [[Battle of Ashdown]], Eskil saw Geirmund alive at a meeting a week after the battle. With Steinólfur and Skjalgi, Eskil informed Geirmund that his sword had been taken by Rek due to his apparent death. Eskil was present when Geirmund and Rek fought over ownership of the sword, to which Rek won.<ref name="Chapter 13">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 13</ref> Eskil followed Guthrum and joined many others at the [[Battle of Bedwyn]], where they gained a victory as King [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex\|Æthelred]] fell to Guthrum's attack.<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 16</ref>

	However, some Vikings fell in the battle, ~~such as~~ Rek. Eskil witnessed Geirmund sending Rek to [[Valhalla (afterlife)\|Valhalla]] despite their tensions with each other. Eskil ~~soon~~ grabbed [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]]'s sword Rek took and gifted it back to Geirmund ~~due to~~ his courage and honor.<ref name="Chapter 16"/> ~~Soon, after~~ years go by, Eskil saw his leader fall short to his promise of conquering England and beating the Saxons.		However, some Vikings fell in the battle, including Rek. Eskil witnessed Geirmund sending Rek to [[Valhalla (afterlife)\|Valhalla]] despite their tensions with each other. Eskil grabbed [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]]'s sword Rek, took it, and gifted it back to Geirmund for his courage and honor.<ref name="Chapter 16"/> After years went by, Eskil saw his leader fall short of his promise of conquering England and beating the Saxons.

	===Joining the Hel-hides===		===Joining the Hel-hides===
	On the eve of the [[Battle of Chippenham]], Eskil rode out to give a message to the Hel-hides of Guthrum winning [[Wareham]] but spoke of a peace between Alfred and Guthrum, with the ring [[Hnituðr]] being given to the Christian king as a condition. Eskil stated that ''jarl''skona [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was counseling Guthrum and ~~discloses~~ his distrust in Guthrum. Eskil asked Geirmund to march with him as Hel-hides agreed. However, the next day, [[Rafn One-Arm\|Rafn]] fell over as he hid his putrid arm from his company. To help Rafn, Eskil stayed with Geirmund, [[Vetr]], Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to treat Rafn while Geirmund gave [[Birna Gormsdóttir]] the authority to lead his warriors in the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 29</ref>		On the eve of the [[Battle of Chippenham]], Eskil rode out to give a message to the Hel-hides of Guthrum winning [[Wareham]] but spoke of a peace between Alfred and Guthrum, with the ring [[Hnituðr]] being given to the Christian king as a condition. Eskil stated that ''jarl''skona [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was counseling Guthrum and disclosed his distrust in Guthrum. Eskil asked Geirmund to march with him as Hel-hides agreed. However, the next day, [[Rafn One-Arm\|Rafn]] fell over as he hid his putrid arm from his company. To help Rafn, Eskil stayed with Geirmund, [[Vetr]], Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to treat Rafn while Geirmund gave [[Birna Gormsdóttir]] the authority to lead his warriors in the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 29</ref>

	After treating Rafn, Eskil joined Geirmund, Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to go to battle as Vetr stayed with Rafn. However, Eskil noticed Alfred fleeing with thirty soldiers and thus they followed him to a defended hold, {{Wiki\|Somerton\|Sumersæte}}. However, they all rode to [[Chippenham]] as the battle had ended with a victory for the Danes.<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 30</ref> However, their victory was short-lived as Guthrum conceded to the peace and planned to surrender.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 31</ref> Eskil soon left Guthrum's company and joined the Hel-hides on their ventures until their end.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Epilogue</ref>		After treating Rafn, Eskil joined Geirmund, Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to go to battle as Vetr stayed with Rafn. However, Eskil noticed Alfred fleeing with thirty soldiers and thus they followed him to a defended hold, {{Wiki\|Somerton\|Sumersæte}}. However, they all rode to [[Chippenham]] as the battle had ended with a victory for the Danes.<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 30</ref> However, their victory was short-lived as Guthrum conceded to the peace and planned to surrender.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 31</ref> Eskil soon left Guthrum's company and joined the Hel-hides on their ventures until their end.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Epilogue</ref>

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	'''Eskil''' was a [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[Vikings\|Viking]] who fought under [[Guthrum]] during the [[Viking expansion\|Viking invasion]] of [[England]] in the 9th century.		'''Eskil''' was a [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[Vikings\|Viking]] who fought under [[Guthrum]] during the [[Viking expansion\|Viking invasion]] of [[England]] in the 9th century.

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'''Eskil''' was a [[Denmark|Danish]] [[Vikings|Viking]] who fought under [[Guthrum]] during the [[Viking expansion|Viking invasion]] of [[England]] in the 9th century.

==Biography==
Very little was known about Eskil's past, except he and his brother [[Rek]] were sworn to ''jarl'' Guthrum. As time progressed, Eskil became second-in command to Guthrum. After Guthrum gained an ally in [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], Eskil and Rek started to work alongside Hel-hide and his men, [[Steinólfur]] and [[Skjalgi]] aboard the ''[[Wave Lover]]''. Once they all arrived in Jutland, Eskil sat with him men and welcomed Geirmund, but he saw Rek causing an argument with Hel-hide. Eskil stepped in and stopped the argument by sending Rek back to his tent.<ref name="Chapter 07">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' — Chapter 7</ref> Once they all journeyed to England, Eskil was present once the waters proved dangerous and Geirmund chose to sacrifice himself to the waters before entering a fight. Eskil even stopped Steinólfur from jumping in and trying to save him.<ref name="Chapter 08">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 8</ref>

===Fighting in England===
Time passed as he followed Guthrum and battled alongside him. After the [[Battle of Ashdown]], Eskil saw Geirmund alive at a meeting a week after the battle. With Steinólfur and Skjalgi, Eskil informed Geirmund that his sword had been taken by Rek, due to his apparent death. Eskil was present once Geirmund and Rek fought over ownership of the sword, to which Rek won.<ref name="Chapter 13">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 13</ref> Eskil followed Guthrum and joined many others at the [[Battle of Bedwyn]], where they gained a victory as King [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex|Æthelred]] fell to Guthrum's attack.<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 16</ref>

However, some Vikings fell in the battle, such as Rek. Eskil witnessed Geirmund sending Rek to [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]] despite their tensions with each other. Eskil soon grabbed [[Hámund Hel-hide|Hámund]]'s sword Rek took and gifted it back to Geirmund due to his courage and honor.<ref name="Chapter 16"/> Soon, after years go by, Eskil saw his leader fall short to his promise of conquering England and beating the Saxons.

===Joining the Hel-hides===
On the eve of the [[Battle of Chippenham]], Eskil rode out to give a message to the Hel-hides of Guthrum winning [[Wareham]] but spoke of a peace between Alfred and Guthrum, with the ring [[Hnituðr]] being given to the Christian king as a condition. Eskil stated that ''jarl''skona [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was counseling Guthrum and discloses his distrust in Guthrum. Eskil asked Geirmund to march with him as Hel-hides agreed. However, the next day, [[Rafn One-Arm|Rafn]] fell over as he hid his putrid arm from his company. To help Rafn, Eskil stayed with Geirmund, [[Vetr]], Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to treat Rafn while Geirmund gave [[Birna Gormsdóttir]] the authority to lead his warriors in the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 29</ref>

After treating Rafn, Eskil joined Geirmund, Steinólfur, and Skjalgi to go to battle as Vetr stayed with Rafn. However, Eskil noticed Alfred fleeing with thirty soldiers and thus they followed him to a defended hold, {{Wiki|Somerton|Sumersæte}}. However, they all rode to [[Chippenham]] as the battle had ended with a victory for the Danes.<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 30</ref> However, their victory was short-lived as Guthrum conceded to the peace and planned to surrender.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Chapter 31</ref> Eskil soon left Guthrum's company and joined the Hel-hides on their ventures until their end.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' — Epilogue</ref>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
[[Category:Danes]]
[[Category:Vikings]]
[[Category:Hel-hides]]