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	'''Geirmund Hjörrsson''' (c. 850 – c. 905), also called '''Geirmund Hel-hide''' ({{~~wiki~~\|Old Norse language\|Old Norse}}: ''Geirmund Heljarskinn'') due to his dark complexion, was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] who lived in the 9th century. He was the son of [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]] and [[Hjorr Halfsson]] and the younger twin brother of [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]].		'''Geirmund Hjörrsson''' (c. 850 – c. 905), also called '''Geirmund Hel-hide''' ({{Wiki\|Old Norse language\|Old Norse}}: ''Geirmund Heljarskinn'') due to his dark complexion, was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] who lived in the 9th century. He was the son of [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]] and [[Hjorr Halfsson]] and the younger twin brother of [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]].

	Born into a lineage of [[Norway\|Norwegian]] kings, Geirmund sought to make a legacy for himself. To this end, he joined the army of [[Guthrum]], one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that [[Viking expansion\|invaded]] [[England]]. During his travels he was gifted the [[Hnituðr]], a [[Piece of Eden]], by the [[Isu]] [[Völund]] which helped consolidate him as a fierce warrior of the seas.		Born into a lineage of [[Norway\|Norwegian]] kings, Geirmund sought to make a legacy for himself. To this end, he joined the army of [[Guthrum]], one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that [[Viking expansion\|invaded]] [[England]]. During his travels he was gifted the [[Hnituðr]], a [[Piece of Eden]], by the [[Isu]] [[Völund]] which helped consolidate him as a fierce warrior of the seas.

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Geirmund Hel-hide is a historical figure and character appearing in the 2020 novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' written by [[Matthew J. Kirby]]. He is on the cover art drawn by [[Kim Jung Gi]], where he is featured as the center-piece.<ref>{{Twitter\|writerMattKirby\|status/1331644236257665026\|Matthew J. Kirby\|quote=I think ~~he’s~~ supposed to be the warrior standing front and center, with both feet on the beach.\|image=File:Matt J Kirby - Geirmund.png}}</ref> When researching the character, Kirby found that Geirmund was briefly mentioned in two Icelandic texts, the 9th century ''{{Wiki\|Landnámabók}}'' and the 12th century {{Wiki\|Sturlunga saga}}, while his ancestor Half has his own legendary adventures in the 14th century text ''{{Wiki\|Hálfs saga ok Hálfsrekka}}''. In more modern works, Geirmund's descendant Professor {{Wiki\|no:Bergsveinn Birgisson\|Bergsveinn Birgisson}} has also written about Geirmund in his 2013 book ''Den Svarte Vikingen'' (''The Black Viking''), though it still had yet to be fully translated into English as of 2020.<ref name="Interview">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Ten Questions with Matthew Kirby</ref>		Geirmund Hel-hide is a historical figure and character appearing in the 2020 novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' written by [[Matthew J. Kirby]]. He is on the cover art drawn by [[Kim Jung Gi]], where he is featured as the center-piece.<ref>{{Twitter\|writerMattKirby\|status/1331644236257665026\|Matthew J. Kirby\|quote=I think he's supposed to be the warrior standing front and center, with both feet on the beach.\|image=File:Matt J Kirby - Geirmund.png}}</ref> When researching the character, Kirby found that Geirmund was briefly mentioned in two Icelandic texts, the 9th century ''{{Wiki\|Landnámabók}}'' and the 12th century {{Wiki\|Sturlunga saga}}, while his ancestor Half has his own legendary adventures in the 14th century text ''{{Wiki\|Hálfs saga ok Hálfsrekka}}''. In more modern works, Geirmund's descendant Professor {{Wiki\|no:Bergsveinn Birgisson\|Bergsveinn Birgisson}} has also written about Geirmund in his 2013 book ''Den Svarte Vikingen'' (''The Black Viking''), though it still had yet to be fully translated into English as of 2020.<ref name="Interview">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Ten Questions with Matthew Kirby</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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With Thorgrim and Birna, Geirmund was there to aid him in his final hours. After he and Birna honored his last wished to extract the arrowhead, Thorgrim admitted his love for Birna and wished to see England fall before dying. After sending Thorgrim and other fallen warriors to Valhalla, the Hel-hides followed the trail to Ubba, only to find multiple Danes dead and thieves stealing. Before Birna killed them, they learned that Ubba fell. Immediately, Geirmund led his company to [[Wayland's Smithy]] and he told Birna to lead the rest while he checked out the mound.<ref name="Chapter 28">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 28</ref>
With Thorgrim and Birna, Geirmund was there to aid him in his final hours. After he and Birna honored his last wished to extract the arrowhead, Thorgrim admitted his love for Birna and wished to see England fall before dying. After sending Thorgrim and other fallen warriors to Valhalla, the Hel-hides followed the trail to Ubba, only to find multiple Danes dead and thieves stealing. Before Birna killed them, they learned that Ubba fell. Immediately, Geirmund led his company to [[Wayland's Smithy]] and he told Birna to lead the rest while he checked out the mound.<ref name="Chapter 28">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 28</ref>

Going into the mound alone, Geirmund asked if Völund was there. He appeared but had not recollection of Geirmund. While Völund explained his memories were scattered, Geirmund asked about the meaning behind Hnituðr. Geirmund was told the arm-ring was meant for the fore-bearer's lineage and no one else. Once he left, Geirmund knew what he had to do as he left further into Wessex. <ref name="Chapter 28"/> Marching further, he learned that the thousands of ship of Danes were lost to a storm as the Hel-hides wondered if they could win. They all were met by Eskil, who informed of Guthrum's possible surrender but his current meeting with Eivor.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 29</ref>
Going into the mound alone, Geirmund asked if Völund was there. He appeared but had not recollection of Geirmund. While Völund explained his memories were scattered, Geirmund asked about the meaning behind Hnituðr. Geirmund was told the arm-ring was meant for the fore-bearer's lineage and no one else. Once he left, Geirmund knew what he had to do as he left further into Wessex.<ref name="Chapter 28"/> Marching further, he learned that the thousands of ship of Danes were lost to a storm as the Hel-hides wondered if they could win. They all were met by Eskil, who informed of Guthrum's possible surrender but his current meeting with Eivor.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 29</ref>

Being told that was a [[Battle of Chippenham|battle]] nearing at [[Chippenham]], Geirmund and his Hel-hides headed with Eskil towards the town to aid Eivor, Guthrum, and his own parents. After making camp at [[Selwood]] for a night, they all readied themselves to march, until Rafn fell over. Realizing Rafn's arm was severely infected, Geirmund and a small company stayed to help him as he gave Birna the reins to lead the Hel-hides into battle. Following Steinólfur's advice, Geirmund, Skjalgi, Vetr, and Eskil helped amputate Rafn's arm. After the procedure, Vetr asked to stay with Rafn as the rest left to join the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29"/>
Being told that was a [[Battle of Chippenham|battle]] nearing at [[Chippenham]], Geirmund and his Hel-hides headed with Eskil towards the town to aid Eivor, Guthrum, and his own parents. After making camp at [[Selwood]] for a night, they all readied themselves to march, until Rafn fell over. Realizing Rafn's arm was severely infected, Geirmund and a small company stayed to help him as he gave Birna the reins to lead the Hel-hides into battle. Following Steinólfur's advice, Geirmund, Skjalgi, Vetr, and Eskil helped amputate Rafn's arm. After the procedure, Vetr asked to stay with Rafn as the rest left to join the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29"/>

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	===Later life and death===		===Later life and death===
	After some time, Geirmund and his Hel-hides rode north as they met with his brother Hámund again. Making a name for themselves in trading and raids across the seas, the Hel-hides held their influence over the seas. Although equipped with the arm-ring, ~~Geirmund's~~ legacy was known as a prevalent sea-king, but Hnituðr's status was left unknown after Geirmund passed.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Epilogue</ref>		After some time, Geirmund and his Hel-hides rode north as they met with his brother Hámund again. Making a name for themselves in trading and raids across the seas, the Hel-hides held their influence over the seas. Geirmund eventually settled in [[Iceland]]. Although equipped with the arm-ring, his legacy was known as a prevalent sea-king, but Hnituðr's status was left unknown after Geirmund passed.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Epilogue</ref>

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	'''Geirmund Hjörrsson''' (c. 850 – c. 905), also called '''Geirmund Hel-hide''' ({{wiki\|Old Norse language\|Old Norse}}: ''Geirmund Heljarskinn'') due to his dark complexion, was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] who lived in the 9th century. He was the son of [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]] and [[Hjorr Halfsson]] and the younger twin brother of [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]].		'''Geirmund Hjörrsson''' (c. 850 – c. 905), also called '''Geirmund Hel-hide''' ({{wiki\|Old Norse language\|Old Norse}}: ''Geirmund Heljarskinn'') due to his dark complexion, was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] who lived in the 9th century. He was the son of [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]] and [[Hjorr Halfsson]] and the younger twin brother of [[Hámund Hel-hide\|Hámund]].

	Born into a lineage of [[Norway\|~~Norweigian~~]] kings, Geirmund sought to make a legacy for himself. To this end, he joined the army of [[Guthrum]], one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that [[Viking expansion\|invaded]] [[England]]. During his travels he was gifted the [[Hnituðr]], a [[Piece of Eden]], by the [[Isu]] [[Völund]] which helped consolidate him as a fierce warrior of the seas.		Born into a lineage of [[Norway\|Norwegian]] kings, Geirmund sought to make a legacy for himself. To this end, he joined the army of [[Guthrum]], one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that [[Viking expansion\|invaded]] [[England]]. During his travels he was gifted the [[Hnituðr]], a [[Piece of Eden]], by the [[Isu]] [[Völund]] which helped consolidate him as a fierce warrior of the seas.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	With Thorgrim and Birna, Geirmund was there to aid him in his final hours. After he and Birna honored his last wished to extract the arrowhead, Thorgrim admitted his love for Birna and wished to see England fall before dying. After sending Thorgrim and other fallen warriors to Valhalla, the Hel-hides followed the trail to Ubba, only to find multiple Danes dead and thieves stealing. Before Birna killed them, they learned that Ubba fell. Immediately, Geirmund led his company to [[Wayland's Smithy]] and he told Birna to lead the rest while he checked out the mound.<ref name="Chapter 28">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 28</ref>		With Thorgrim and Birna, Geirmund was there to aid him in his final hours. After he and Birna honored his last wished to extract the arrowhead, Thorgrim admitted his love for Birna and wished to see England fall before dying. After sending Thorgrim and other fallen warriors to Valhalla, the Hel-hides followed the trail to Ubba, only to find multiple Danes dead and thieves stealing. Before Birna killed them, they learned that Ubba fell. Immediately, Geirmund led his company to [[Wayland's Smithy]] and he told Birna to lead the rest while he checked out the mound.<ref name="Chapter 28">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 28</ref>

	Going into the mound alone, Geirmund asked if Völund was there. He appeared but had not recollection of Geirmund. While Völund explained his memories were scattered, Geirmund asked about the meaning behind Hnituðr. Geirmund was told the arm-ring was meant for the fore-bearer's lineage and no one else. Once he left, Geirmund knew what he had to do as he left further into Wessex. <ref name="Chapter 28"/> Marching further, he learned that the thousands of ship of Danes were lost to a storm as the Hel-hides wondered if they could win. They all were met by Eskil, who informed of Guthrum's possible surrender but his current meeting with Eivor.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 29</ref>		Going into the mound alone, Geirmund asked if Völund was there. He appeared but had not recollection of Geirmund. While Völund explained his memories were scattered, Geirmund asked about the meaning behind Hnituðr. Geirmund was told the arm-ring was meant for the fore-bearer's lineage and no one else. Once he left, Geirmund knew what he had to do as he left further into Wessex.<ref name="Chapter 28"/> Marching further, he learned that the thousands of ship of Danes were lost to a storm as the Hel-hides wondered if they could win. They all were met by Eskil, who informed of Guthrum's possible surrender but his current meeting with Eivor.<ref name="Chapter 29">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 29</ref>

	Being told that was a [[Battle of Chippenham\|battle]] nearing at [[Chippenham]], Geirmund and his Hel-hides headed with Eskil towards the town to aid Eivor, Guthrum, and his own parents. After making camp at [[Selwood]] for a night, they all readied themselves to march, until Rafn fell over. Realizing Rafn's arm was severely infected, Geirmund and a small company stayed to help him as he gave Birna the reins to lead the Hel-hides into battle. Following Steinólfur's advice, Geirmund, Skjalgi, Vetr, and Eskil helped amputate Rafn's arm. After the procedure, Vetr asked to stay with Rafn as the rest left to join the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29"/>		Being told that was a [[Battle of Chippenham\|battle]] nearing at [[Chippenham]], Geirmund and his Hel-hides headed with Eskil towards the town to aid Eivor, Guthrum, and his own parents. After making camp at [[Selwood]] for a night, they all readied themselves to march, until Rafn fell over. Realizing Rafn's arm was severely infected, Geirmund and a small company stayed to help him as he gave Birna the reins to lead the Hel-hides into battle. Following Steinólfur's advice, Geirmund, Skjalgi, Vetr, and Eskil helped amputate Rafn's arm. After the procedure, Vetr asked to stay with Rafn as the rest left to join the battle.<ref name="Chapter 29"/>