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	By 873, Guthrum and his 2nd-in-command, [[Soma]], were based in [[Cambridgeshire\|Grantebridgescire]] outside Grantebridge.<ref name="Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Alliance Map]]</ref> In this year, the [[Shieldmaiden\|shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to Grantebridgechire to help the Great Heathen Army defeat one of it's enemies, a man named [[Wigmund]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[An Island of Eels]]</ref>		By 873, Guthrum and his 2nd-in-command, [[Soma]], were based in [[Cambridgeshire\|Grantebridgescire]] outside Grantebridge.<ref name="Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Alliance Map]]</ref> In this year, the [[Shieldmaiden\|shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to Grantebridgechire to help the Great Heathen Army defeat one of it's enemies, a man named [[Wigmund]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[An Island of Eels]]</ref>

	It wasn't until 875, however, that Guthrum had met Eivor herself in [[Croydon\|Croindene]], [[Sussex\|Suthsexe]], who called upon him for aid in [[Siege of Portcestre\|taking down]] the Paladin [[Fulke]]. The two, joined by the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq\|Basim]], discussed their plan of action, aiming to kill Fulke's scouts who had settled around the shire.<ref name="Reaver of the South">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Reaver of the South]]</ref>		It wasn't until 875, however, that Guthrum had met Eivor herself in [[Croydon\|Croindene]], [[Sussex\|Suthsexe]], who called upon him for aid in [[Siege of Portcestre\|taking down]] the Paladin [[Fulke]]. The two, joined by the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq\|Basim]], discussed their plan of action, aiming to kill Fulke's scouts who had settled around the shire.<ref name="Reaver of the South">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Reaver of the South]]</ref>

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	When advising Eivor, Guthrum showed his preference for using strategies which mitigate the lives lost in his conquests on both sides. This may have been inspired by his disillusionment of his conquests. He was deeply affected when his men died by Fulke's men and even expressed grief at Soma's death.{{Cite}}		When advising Eivor, Guthrum showed his preference for using strategies which mitigate the lives lost in his conquests on both sides. This may have been inspired by his disillusionment of his conquests. He was deeply affected when his men died by Fulke's men and even expressed grief at Soma's death.{{Cite}}

	After the Battle of Chippenham, Guthrum confessed his disillusionment to Eivor, who herself had started to grow disillusioned by the cause she was fighting for as well. He secretly confessed to her that he held great respect for Alfred the Great's inner strength which ~~wad~~ fueled by his strict faith in God. And this in turn was inspiring his interest in Christianity.{{Cite}}		After the Battle of Chippenham, Guthrum confessed his disillusionment to Eivor, who herself had started to grow disillusioned by the cause she was fighting for as well. He secretly confessed to her that he held great respect for Alfred the Great's inner strength which was fueled by his strict faith in God. And this in turn was inspiring his interest in Christianity.{{Cite}}

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	===Conversion and later life===		===Conversion and later life===
	By 879, Æthelstan had succeeded [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] as King of East Anglia. By the 880s, he formed a {{Wiki\|Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum\|treaty}} with King Aelfred, who now claimed west Mercia following his return from [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier\|exile]]. East Mercia and Northumbria were still in consideration.<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan]]</ref>		By 879, Æthelstan had succeeded [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] as King of East Anglia. The lands and territory of East Anglia was given to Æthelstan by King Alfred although Alfred had no right to give away what was not his. Æthelstan was left to stabilize the land that had been in turmoil since the death of King [[Edmund the Martyr]].<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: The Gift of East Anglia]]</ref>

			By the 880s, he formed a {{Wiki\|Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum\|treaty}} with King Aelfred, who now claimed west Mercia following his return from [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier\|exile]]. East Mercia and Northumbria were still in consideration.<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan]]</ref>

	In 885, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]].<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed his name and was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per the terms of his surrender to Alfred the Great,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed that she sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref name="Siege"/>		In 885, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]].<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed his name and was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per the terms of his surrender to Alfred the Great,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed that she sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref name="Siege"/>

	~~Some time~~ later, Æthelstan encountered Eivor in [[Norwich\|Northwic]], who had come to visit. Æthelstan told Eivor of his Christianization and the treaty, even offering to share the faith with the ''jarlskona''. Eivor refused, however, stating that she only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before Eivor left for [[Vinland]].<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan"/>		Four years later, Æthelstan encountered Eivor in [[Norwich\|Northwic]], who had come to visit. Æthelstan told Eivor of his Christianization and the treaty, even offering to share the faith with the ''jarlskona''. Eivor refused, however, stating that she only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before Eivor left for [[Vinland]].<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan"/>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
			===Meeting Eivor Varinsdottir===
	By 873, Guthrum and his 2nd-in-command, [[Soma]], were based in [[Cambridgeshire\|Grantebridgescire]] outside Grantebridge.<ref name="Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Alliance Map]]</ref> In this year, the [[Shieldmaiden\|shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to Grantebridgechire to help the Great Heathen Army defeat one of it's enemies, a man named [[Wigmund]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[An Island of Eels]]</ref>		By 873, Guthrum and his 2nd-in-command, [[Soma]], were based in [[Cambridgeshire\|Grantebridgescire]] outside Grantebridge.<ref name="Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Alliance Map]]</ref> In this year, the [[Shieldmaiden\|shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to Grantebridgechire to help the Great Heathen Army defeat one of it's enemies, a man named [[Wigmund]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[An Island of Eels]]</ref>

	It wasn't until 875, however, that Guthrum had met Eivor herself in [[Croydon\|Croindene]], [[Sussex\|Suthsexe]], who called upon him for aid in [[Siege of Portcestre\|taking down]] the Paladin [[Fulke]]. The two, joined by the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq\|Basim]], discussed their plan of action, aiming to kill Fulke's scouts who had settled around the shire.<ref name="Reaver of the South">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Reaver of the South]]</ref>		It wasn't until 875, however, that Guthrum had met Eivor herself in [[Croydon\|Croindene]], [[Sussex\|Suthsexe]], who called upon him for aid in [[Siege of Portcestre\|taking down]] the Paladin [[Fulke]]. The two, joined by the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq\|Basim]], discussed their plan of action, aiming to kill Fulke's scouts who had settled around the shire.<ref name="Reaver of the South">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Reaver of the South]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV Reaver of the South 7.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Guthrum meets Eivor Varinsdottir]]		[[File:ACV Reaver of the South 7.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Guthrum meets Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	~~Guthrum had disapproved~~ of Eivor's ~~hurry~~ in ~~hunting~~ Fulke, ~~and~~ a ~~surprise attack~~ on their camp orchestrated by [[Fulke's Champion]] ~~only amplified his anger~~. ~~After~~ the ~~battle~~, ~~Soma had arrived alongside~~ [[Ubba Ragnarsson]], ~~though~~ Guthrum ~~himself~~ had ~~lost faith in~~ Eivor's ~~tactics~~. Guthrum ~~gave Eivor final~~ words of wisdom ~~before leaving Suthsexe~~.<ref name="Reaver of the South"/>		Expressing his disapproval of Eivor's hastiness in pursuing Fulke, Guthrum found himself further incensed by a sudden assault on their camp orchestrated by [[Fulke's Champion]]. The aftermath of this intense confrontation saw the arrival of Soma, accompanied by [[Ubba Ragnarsson]]. Despite Soma's presence, Guthrum had become disillusioned with Eivor's strategic decisions. It was in the aftermath of the battle that Guthrum, prior to departing Suthsexe, imparted some parting words of wisdom to Eivor, marking a significant shift in their alliance.<ref name="Reaver of the South"/>

			===Battle of Chippenham===
	In January 878, Guthrum and Ubba had planned attack on [[Alfred the Great\|King Aelfred]] and his [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxons]]. Aelfred remained safe within the confines of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]], the final Saxon stronghold in the [[Viking expansion\|Viking conquest]] of England. At [[Wareham\|Werham]], Guthrum had attempted to negotiate with the king and his Reeve [[Goodwin]] in a church. Guthrum was joined by Eivor. Aelfred intended to pay the Vikings into leaving Werham, ordering Goodwin to retrieve the payment. Aelfred left, though not before taunting the duo with news of Ubba's death at the [[Battle of Cynwit]].<ref name="Kingdom's End">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref>		In January 878, Guthrum and Ubba had planned attack on [[Alfred the Great\|King Aelfred]] and his [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxons]]. Aelfred remained safe within the confines of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]], the final Saxon stronghold in the [[Viking expansion\|Viking conquest]] of England. At [[Wareham\|Werham]], Guthrum had attempted to negotiate with the king and his Reeve [[Goodwin]] in a church. Guthrum was joined by Eivor. Aelfred intended to pay the Vikings into leaving Werham, ordering Goodwin to retrieve the payment. Aelfred left, though not before taunting the duo with news of Ubba's death at the [[Battle of Cynwit]].<ref name="Kingdom's End">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref>

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	Following the [[Battle of Chippenham]] and the following funeral, Guthrum expressed interest in Aelfred's religion following his interaction with a Christian cross.<ref name="Holy Day"/> Not long after, Guthrum became disillusioned with the cause he was fighting for and looked to his enemies' religion for answers.<ref name="ACGS">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga]]''</ref> In May of that year, after being defeated at the Battle of Edington, Guthrum conceded to Alfred and converted to Christianity and taking on the name Æthelstan. Thusly being baptized by Alfred himself, Guthrum became his godson.<ref name="DT Baptism">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Baptism and Victory]]</ref>		Following the [[Battle of Chippenham]] and the following funeral, Guthrum expressed interest in Aelfred's religion following his interaction with a Christian cross.<ref name="Holy Day"/> Not long after, Guthrum became disillusioned with the cause he was fighting for and looked to his enemies' religion for answers.<ref name="ACGS">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga]]''</ref> In May of that year, after being defeated at the Battle of Edington, Guthrum conceded to Alfred and converted to Christianity and taking on the name Æthelstan. Thusly being baptized by Alfred himself, Guthrum became his godson.<ref name="DT Baptism">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Baptism and Victory]]</ref>

			===Conversion and later life===
	By 879, Æthelstan had succeeded [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] as King of East Anglia. By the 880s, he formed a {{Wiki\|Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum\|treaty}} with King Aelfred, who now claimed west Mercia following his return from [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier\|exile]]. East Mercia and Northumbria were still in consideration.<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan]]</ref>		By 879, Æthelstan had succeeded [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] as King of East Anglia. By the 880s, he formed a {{Wiki\|Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum\|treaty}} with King Aelfred, who now claimed west Mercia following his return from [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier\|exile]]. East Mercia and Northumbria were still in consideration.<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan]]</ref>

	~~One day~~, ~~Æthelstan encountered~~ Eivor in [[~~Norwich~~\|~~Northwic~~]]~~, who had come to visit~~. ~~Æthelstan told Eivor~~ of his ~~Christianization~~ and the ~~treaty, even offering~~ to ~~share the faith with~~ the ''~~jarlskona~~''~~. Eivor refused, however, stating~~ that she ~~only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before~~ Eivor ~~left for~~ [[~~Vinland~~]].<ref name="~~Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan~~"/>		In 885, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]].<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed his name and was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per the terms of his surrender to Alfred the Great,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed that she sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref name="Siege"/>

	~~==Legacy==~~		Some time later, Æthelstan encountered Eivor in [[Norwich\|Northwic]], who had come to visit. Æthelstan told Eivor of his Christianization and the treaty, even offering to share the faith with the ''jarlskona''. Eivor refused, however, stating that she only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before Eivor left for [[Vinland]].<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan"/>
	~~In 885~~, ~~[[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince~~ Eivor ~~to help aid~~ in ~~the~~ [[~~Siege of Paris (885–886)~~\|~~siege]] of [[Paris~~]].~~<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege~~ of ~~Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed~~ his ~~name~~ and ~~was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per~~ the ~~terms of his surrender~~ to ~~Alfred~~ the ~~Great,<ref>~~''~~Assassin~~'~~s Creed: Valhalla~~'~~' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed~~ that she ~~sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both~~ Eivor ~~and~~ [[~~Randvi~~]]~~'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit~~.<ref name="~~Siege~~"/>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
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	In January 878, Guthrum and Ubba had planned attack on [[Alfred the Great\|King Aelfred]] and his [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxons]]. Aelfred remained safe within the confines of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]], the final Saxon stronghold in the [[Viking expansion\|Viking conquest]] of England. At [[Wareham\|Werham]], Guthrum had attempted to negotiate with the king and his Reeve [[Goodwin]] in a church. Guthrum was joined by Eivor. Aelfred intended to pay the Vikings into leaving Werham, ordering Goodwin to retrieve the payment. Aelfred left, though not before taunting the duo with news of Ubba's death at the [[Battle of Cynwit]].<ref name="Kingdom's End">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref>		In January 878, Guthrum and Ubba had planned attack on [[Alfred the Great\|King Aelfred]] and his [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxons]]. Aelfred remained safe within the confines of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]], the final Saxon stronghold in the [[Viking expansion\|Viking conquest]] of England. At [[Wareham\|Werham]], Guthrum had attempted to negotiate with the king and his Reeve [[Goodwin]] in a church. Guthrum was joined by Eivor. Aelfred intended to pay the Vikings into leaving Werham, ordering Goodwin to retrieve the payment. Aelfred left, though not before taunting the duo with news of Ubba's death at the [[Battle of Cynwit]].<ref name="Kingdom's End">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV ~~Guthrum Eivor Planning~~.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Guthrum and Eivor planning their next steps]]After the meeting, Guthrum and Eivor immediately disobeyed Aelfred's request and order the Vikings to attack the Saxons, plunging the town into chaos. Outside of Werham, Guthrum, Eivor, and Soma met to discuss plans. As they awaited for Eivor's allies to arrive, Soma traveled north to meet them while Guthrum and Eivor set off to free the former's warriors at the [[Hamtun Blockade]]. Guthrum noted Eivor's development since their last interaction in Suthsexe. The two made their way to the blockade and freed all of Guthrum's men.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/>		[[File:ACV Kingdom's End 17.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Guthrum and Eivor planning their next steps]]After the meeting, Guthrum and Eivor immediately disobeyed Aelfred's request and order the Vikings to attack the Saxons, plunging the town into chaos. Outside of Werham, Guthrum, Eivor, and Soma met to discuss plans. As they awaited for Eivor's allies to arrive, Soma traveled north to meet them while Guthrum and Eivor set off to free the former's warriors at the [[Hamtun Blockade]]. Guthrum noted Eivor's development since their last interaction in Suthsexe. The two made their way to the blockade and freed all of Guthrum's men.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/>

	Afterwards, Guthrum rode back to a camp near [[Chippenham\|Cippanhamm]], where Aelfred remained to celebrate Christmas.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/> After Eivor's allies arrived, the army attacked Cippanhamm. Guthrum, alongside [[Deorlaf]] and [[Tewdwr]], traveled outside of the city to gain the favor of incoming Saxon ''[[Thegn\|thegns]]''. During the battle, Eivor joined the three and helped retrieve one thegn, who had barricaded himself within the village hall. After the battle, Guthrum was told tragic news of his second-in-command Soma's death. The army held a funeral for Soma and [[Hjorr Halfsson\|two]] [[Hunwald\|other]] men who had died.<ref name="Holy Day">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref>		Afterwards, Guthrum rode back to a camp near [[Chippenham\|Cippanhamm]], where Aelfred remained to celebrate Christmas.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/> After Eivor's allies arrived, the army attacked Cippanhamm. Guthrum, alongside [[Deorlaf]] and [[Tewdwr]], traveled outside of the city to gain the favor of incoming Saxon ''[[Thegn\|thegns]]''. During the battle, Eivor joined the three and helped retrieve one thegn, who had barricaded himself within the village hall. After the battle, Guthrum was told tragic news of his second-in-command Soma's death. The army held a funeral for Soma and [[Hjorr Halfsson\|two]] [[Hunwald\|other]] men who had died.<ref name="Holy Day">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref>
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	One day, Æthelstan encountered Eivor in [[Norwich\|Northwic]], who had come to visit. Æthelstan told Eivor of his Christianization and the treaty, even offering to share the faith with the ''jarlskona''. Eivor refused, however, stating that she only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before Eivor left for [[Vinland]].<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan"/>		One day, Æthelstan encountered Eivor in [[Norwich\|Northwic]], who had come to visit. Æthelstan told Eivor of his Christianization and the treaty, even offering to share the faith with the ''jarlskona''. Eivor refused, however, stating that she only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before Eivor left for [[Vinland]].<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan"/>

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	In 885, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]].<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed his name and was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per the terms of his surrender to Alfred the Great,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed that she sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref name="Siege"/>		In 885, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]].<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed his name and was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per the terms of his surrender to Alfred the Great,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed that she sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref name="Siege"/>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]''
	*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]''		*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]''
			*''[[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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	'''Guthrum''' (~~Old English: Guórum;~~ c. 835 – c. 890) was a [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[Viking]] and one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]], a coalition of Vikings who invaded [[England]] during the 9th century.		'''Guthrum''' (c. 835 – c. 890) was a [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[Viking]] and one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]], a coalition of Vikings who invaded [[England]] during the 9th century.

	Following his defeat by King [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] of [[Wessex]] at the [[Battle of Edington]], Guthrum was forced to surrender and abide to an {{Wiki\|Treaty of Wedmore\|agreement}}, resulting in him converting to [[Christianity]] and adopting the baptismal name of '''Æthelstan''' as he reigned as King of [[East Anglia]] from 879 until his death.		Following his defeat by King [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] of [[Wessex]] at the [[Battle of Edington]], Guthrum was forced to surrender and abide to an {{Wiki\|Treaty of Wedmore\|agreement}}, resulting in him converting to [[Christianity]] and adopting the baptismal name of '''Æthelstan''' as he reigned as King of [[East Anglia]] from 879 until his death.

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	'''Guthrum''' (c. 835 – c. 890) was a [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[Viking]] and one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]], a coalition of Vikings who invaded [[England]] during the 9th century.		'''Guthrum''' (Old English: Guórum; c. 835 – c. 890) was a [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[Viking]] and one of the leaders of the [[Great Heathen Army]], a coalition of Vikings who invaded [[England]] during the 9th century.

	Following his defeat by King [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] of [[Wessex]] at the [[Battle of Edington]], Guthrum was forced to surrender and abide to an {{Wiki\|Treaty of Wedmore\|agreement}}, resulting in him converting to [[Christianity]] and adopting the baptismal name of '''Æthelstan''' as he reigned as King of [[East Anglia]] from 879 until his death.		Following his defeat by King [[Alfred the Great\|Aelfred]] of [[Wessex]] at the [[Battle of Edington]], Guthrum was forced to surrender and abide to an {{Wiki\|Treaty of Wedmore\|agreement}}, resulting in him converting to [[Christianity]] and adopting the baptismal name of '''Æthelstan''' as he reigned as King of [[East Anglia]] from 879 until his death.

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	By 873, Guthrum and his 2nd-in-command, [[Soma]], were based in [[Cambridgeshire\|Grantebridgescire]] outside Grantebridge.<ref name="Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Alliance Map]]</ref> In this year, the [[Shieldmaiden\|shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to Grantebridgechire to help the Great Heathen Army defeat one of it's enemies, a man named [[Wigmund]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[An Island of Eels]]</ref>		By 873, Guthrum and his 2nd-in-command, [[Soma]], were based in [[Cambridgeshire\|Grantebridgescire]] outside Grantebridge.<ref name="Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Alliance Map]]</ref> In this year, the [[Shieldmaiden\|shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to Grantebridgechire to help the Great Heathen Army defeat one of it's enemies, a man named [[Wigmund]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[An Island of Eels]]</ref>

	It wasn't until 875, however, that Guthrum had met Eivor herself in [[Croydon\|Croindene]], [[Sussex\|Suthsexe]], who called upon him for aid in [[Siege of Portcestre\|taking down]] the Paladin [[Fulke]]. The two, joined by the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq\|Basim]], discussed their plan of action, aiming to kill Fulke's scouts who had settled around the shire.<ref name="Reaver of the South">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Reaver of the South]]</ref>		It wasn't until 875, however, that Guthrum had met Eivor herself in [[Croydon\|Croindene]], [[Sussex\|Suthsexe]], who called upon him for aid in [[Siege of Portcestre\|taking down]] the Paladin [[Fulke]]. The two, joined by the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq\|Basim]], discussed their plan of action, aiming to kill Fulke's scouts who had settled around the shire.<ref name="Reaver of the South">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Reaver of the South]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV Reaver of the South 7.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Guthrum meets Eivor Varinsdottir]]		[[File:ACV Reaver of the South 7.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Guthrum meets Eivor Varinsdottir]]

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	In January 878, Guthrum and Ubba had planned attack on [[Alfred the Great\|King Aelfred]] and his [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxons]]. Aelfred remained safe within the confines of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]], the final Saxon stronghold in the [[Viking expansion\|Viking conquest]] of England. At [[Wareham\|Werham]], Guthrum had attempted to negotiate with the king and his Reeve [[Goodwin]] in a church. Guthrum was joined by Eivor. Aelfred intended to pay the Vikings into leaving Werham, ordering Goodwin to retrieve the payment. Aelfred left, though not before taunting the duo with news of Ubba's death at the [[Battle of Cynwit]].<ref name="Kingdom's End">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref>		In January 878, Guthrum and Ubba had planned attack on [[Alfred the Great\|King Aelfred]] and his [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxons]]. Aelfred remained safe within the confines of [[Hampshire\|Hamtunscire]], the final Saxon stronghold in the [[Viking expansion\|Viking conquest]] of England. At [[Wareham\|Werham]], Guthrum had attempted to negotiate with the king and his Reeve [[Goodwin]] in a church. Guthrum was joined by Eivor. Aelfred intended to pay the Vikings into leaving Werham, ordering Goodwin to retrieve the payment. Aelfred left, though not before taunting the duo with news of Ubba's death at the [[Battle of Cynwit]].<ref name="Kingdom's End">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Kingdom's End]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV ~~Guthrum Eivor Planning~~.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Guthrum and Eivor planning their next steps]]After the meeting, Guthrum and Eivor immediately disobeyed Aelfred's request and order the Vikings to attack the Saxons, plunging the town into chaos. Outside of Werham, Guthrum, Eivor, and Soma met to discuss plans. As they awaited for Eivor's allies to arrive, Soma traveled north to meet them while Guthrum and Eivor set off to free the former's warriors at the [[Hamtun Blockade]]. Guthrum noted Eivor's development since their last interaction in Suthsexe. The two made their way to the blockade and freed all of Guthrum's men.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/>		[[File:ACV Kingdom's End 17.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Guthrum and Eivor planning their next steps]]After the meeting, Guthrum and Eivor immediately disobeyed Aelfred's request and order the Vikings to attack the Saxons, plunging the town into chaos. Outside of Werham, Guthrum, Eivor, and Soma met to discuss plans. As they awaited for Eivor's allies to arrive, Soma traveled north to meet them while Guthrum and Eivor set off to free the former's warriors at the [[Hamtun Blockade]]. Guthrum noted Eivor's development since their last interaction in Suthsexe. The two made their way to the blockade and freed all of Guthrum's men.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/>

	Afterwards, Guthrum rode back to a camp near [[Chippenham\|Cippanhamm]], where Aelfred remained to celebrate Christmas.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/> After Eivor's allies arrived, the army attacked Cippanhamm. Guthrum, alongside [[Deorlaf]] and [[Tewdwr]], traveled outside of the city to gain the favor of incoming Saxon ''[[Thegn\|thegns]]''. During the battle, Eivor joined the three and helped retrieve one thegn, who had barricaded himself within the village hall. After the battle, Guthrum was told tragic news of his second-in-command Soma's death. The army held a funeral for Soma and [[Hjorr Halfsson\|two]] [[Hunwald\|other]] men who had died.<ref name="Holy Day">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref>		Afterwards, Guthrum rode back to a camp near [[Chippenham\|Cippanhamm]], where Aelfred remained to celebrate Christmas.<ref name="Kingdom's End"/> After Eivor's allies arrived, the army attacked Cippanhamm. Guthrum, alongside [[Deorlaf]] and [[Tewdwr]], traveled outside of the city to gain the favor of incoming Saxon ''[[Thegn\|thegns]]''. During the battle, Eivor joined the three and helped retrieve one thegn, who had barricaded himself within the village hall. After the battle, Guthrum was told tragic news of his second-in-command Soma's death. The army held a funeral for Soma and [[Hjorr Halfsson\|two]] [[Hunwald\|other]] men who had died.<ref name="Holy Day">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref>
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	One day, Æthelstan encountered Eivor in [[Norwich\|Northwic]], who had come to visit. Æthelstan told Eivor of his Christianization and the treaty, even offering to share the faith with the ''jarlskona''. Eivor refused, however, stating that she only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before Eivor left for [[Vinland]].<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan"/>		One day, Æthelstan encountered Eivor in [[Norwich\|Northwic]], who had come to visit. Æthelstan told Eivor of his Christianization and the treaty, even offering to share the faith with the ''jarlskona''. Eivor refused, however, stating that she only arrived to bid farewell. The two shared one last moment together before Eivor left for [[Vinland]].<ref name="Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan"/>

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	In 885, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]].<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed his name and was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per the terms of his surrender to Alfred the Great,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed that she sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref name="Siege"/>		In 885, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]].<ref name="Siege">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Unaware that Guthrum had changed his name and was comfortably ruling East Anglia<ref name="DT Baptism" /> as per the terms of his surrender to Alfred the Great,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Holy Day]]</ref> Toka claimed that she sought Guthrum's help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref name="Siege"/>