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[[File:ACV Honor's Hubris 4.png|250px|thumb|left|Halfdan and his men arriving at Magnis Fortress]]
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Halfdan eventually learned that Faravid planned to [[Assault on Magnis Fortress|besiege]] [[Magnis Fortress]] to end the war without his knowledge, and confronted his lieutenant, who was accompanied by Eivor and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]]. Despite the tensions between Halfdan, Faravid and Eivor, the Vikings agreed to put their personal differences aside and work together to defeat their common enemy. Ahead of the battle, the group noticed a Pict signaling a message, and Halfdan and Eivor approached the fortress walls to see who had sent it. To Halfdan's surprise and anger, Ricsige greeted them, revealing that he had allied with the Picts. <ref name="Honor's Hubris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>
Halfdan eventually learned that Faravid planned to [[Assault on Magnis Fortress|besiege]] [[Magnis Fortress]] to end the war without his knowledge, and confronted his lieutenant, who was accompanied by Eivor and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]]. Despite the tensions between Halfdan, Faravid and Eivor, the Vikings agreed to put their personal differences aside and work together to defeat their common enemy. Ahead of the battle, the group noticed a Pict signaling a message, and Halfdan and Eivor approached the fortress walls to see who had sent it. To Halfdan's surprise and anger, Ricsige greeted them, revealing that he had allied with the Picts.<ref name="Honor's Hubris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>

During the subsequent fight, Halfdan and his allies managed to conquer Magnis Fortress and then defend it when the Picts attempted to reclaim their stronghold. Upon spotting Ricsige fleeing the battle, Eivor chased and assassinated him, with Halfdan following closely behind. As Ricsige succumbed to his injuries, Halfdan decided to stop relying on client kings and take Northumbria's crown himself.<ref name="Honor's Hubris"/>
During the subsequent fight, Halfdan and his allies managed to conquer Magnis Fortress and then defend it when the Picts attempted to reclaim their stronghold. Upon spotting Ricsige fleeing the battle, Eivor chased and assassinated him, with Halfdan following closely behind. As Ricsige succumbed to his injuries, Halfdan decided to stop relying on client kings and take Northumbria's crown himself.<ref name="Honor's Hubris"/>

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	'''Halfdan Ragnarsson''' (died 877) was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] leader who served as one of the commanders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that invaded [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the late 9th century. He was [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]'s eldest son through his first wife [[Lagertha]], and thus half-brother to [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr]], [[Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye\|Sigurd]], [[Björn Ironside\|Bjorn]], and [[Ubba Ragnarsson\|Ubba]].		'''Halfdan Ragnarsson''' (died 877) was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] leader who served as one of the commanders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that invaded [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the late 9th century. He was [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]'s eldest son through his first wife [[Lagertha]], and thus half-brother to [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr]], [[Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye\|Sigurd]], [[Björn Ironside\|Bjorn]], and [[Ubba Ragnarsson\|Ubba]].

	Arguably the greatest son of Ragnar's, Halfdan's conquests in northern England gained him fame as the '''Conqueror of the North'''. ~~The~~ army ~~he commanded~~ was noted to have sacked [[London\|Lunden]], conquered [[York]], and extorted every petty king from {{Wiki\|Exeter}} to [[Hadrian's Wall]].		Arguably the greatest son of Ragnar's, Halfdan's conquests in northern England gained him fame as the '''Conqueror of the North'''. His army was noted to have sacked [[London\|Lunden]], conquered [[York]], and extorted every petty king from {{Wiki\|Exeter}} to [[Hadrian's Wall]].

	Halfdan was also unknowingly the [[human]] [[Isu incarnation\|incarnation]] of the [[Isu]] [[Thor]], who was revered by the [[Norse people\|Norse]] as the [[Norse mythology\|warrior god]] of lightning and thunder.<ref name="DarbySages">{{Twitter\|AC_ISDA\|status/1354767258015428611\|Il Salotto degli Assassini\|quote=@DarbyMcDevitt this is our bet! [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Es0Zo-qW4AYgvsE.jpg pic.twitter.com/qZ8tRqQZMj]\|image=File:ACV - Darby McDevitt on the Isu Reincarnations.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1354773470756954116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@AC_ISDA @69guacamole69 @KurdishOnes I think you got it!\|image=File:ACV - Darby McDevitt on the Isu Reincarnations.png}}</ref>		Halfdan was also unknowingly the [[human]] [[Isu incarnation\|incarnation]] of the [[Isu]] [[Thor]], who was revered by the [[Norse people\|Norse]] as the [[Norse mythology\|warrior god]] of lightning and thunder.<ref name="DarbySages">{{Twitter\|AC_ISDA\|status/1354767258015428611\|Il Salotto degli Assassini\|quote=@DarbyMcDevitt this is our bet! [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Es0Zo-qW4AYgvsE.jpg pic.twitter.com/qZ8tRqQZMj]\|image=File:ACV - Darby McDevitt on the Isu Reincarnations.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1354773470756954116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@AC_ISDA @69guacamole69 @KurdishOnes I think you got it!\|image=File:ACV - Darby McDevitt on the Isu Reincarnations.png}}</ref>
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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	{{Quote\|My father, Ragnar, he gifted this to me. Took it off a Finnish chief. Still warm with blood when he handed it to me. I had fourteen winters.\|Halfdan recalling how he ~~had~~ acquired his hammer Orthstirr, 876.\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|Lost Glory}}		{{Quote\|My father, Ragnar, he gifted this to me. Took it off a Finnish chief. Still warm with blood when he handed it to me. I had fourteen winters.\|Halfdan recalling how he acquired his hammer Orthstirr, 876.\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|Lost Glory}}
	Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> At the age of fourteen, Halfdan received his signature [[war hammer]], [[Orthstirr]], as a gift from his father, who had taken it from the body of a [[Finland\|Finnish]] chief he had slain in retaliation for Lagertha's murder.<ref name="Lost Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lost Glory]]</ref>		Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> At the age of fourteen, Halfdan received his signature [[war hammer]], [[Orthstirr]], as a gift from his father, who had taken it from the body of a [[Finland\|Finnish]] chief he had slain in retaliation for Lagertha's murder.<ref name="Lost Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lost Glory]]</ref>

	Like his half-brothers, Halfdan eventually followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful seafer and Viking raider. In 865, Raganar was murdered by the [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]] who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> ~~joining~~ forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by [[Guthrum]] ''[[jarl]]''. This coalition came to be known as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		Like his half-brothers, Halfdan eventually followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful seafer and Viking raider. In 865, Raganar was murdered by the [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]], who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> where they joined forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by [[Guthrum]] ''[[jarl]]''. This coalition came to be known as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	After landing in [[East Anglia]] in the summer of 865, Halfdan and his brothers moved northwards and invaded [[Northumbria]], which was embroiled in a civil war for kingship between Ælla and [[Osberht of Northumbria\|Osberht]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Halfdan Ragnarsson}}</ref> In 866, Ælla was crowned ~~king~~ of Northumbria in [[York\|Jorvik]], which was thereafter [[Viking Capture of York\|captured]] by Ivarr.<ref name="Battle of York">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Battle of York (manhua)\|Battle of York]]</ref> Following Ivarr's departure to the south to join Ubba, Halfdan took ~~control~~ of ~~the~~ armies in the north, and appointed [[Ecgberht I of Northumbria\|Ecgberht]] as Northumbria's puppet-king.<ref name="Wiki" /> After reigning for a few years until 872, Ecgberht was ~~disposed~~ and Halfdan appointed [[Ricsige of Northumbria\|Ricsige]] as king, joined by a council consisting of Halfdan's war chief [[Faravid]], [[Audun]], and [[Hjorr Halfsson]].<ref name="ACV" />		After landing in [[East Anglia]] in the summer of 865, Halfdan and his brothers moved northwards and invaded [[Northumbria]], which was embroiled in a civil war for kingship between Ælla and [[Osberht of Northumbria\|Osberht]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Halfdan Ragnarsson}}</ref> In 866, Ælla was crowned King of Northumbria in [[York\|Jorvik]], which was thereafter [[Viking Capture of York\|captured]] by Ivarr.<ref name="Battle of York">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Battle of York (manhua)\|Battle of York]]</ref> Following Ivarr's departure to the south to join Ubba, Halfdan took command of their armies in the north, and appointed [[Ecgberht I of Northumbria\|Ecgberht]] as Northumbria's puppet-king.<ref name="Wiki" /> After reigning for a few years until 872, Ecgberht was deposed and Halfdan appointed [[Ricsige of Northumbria\|Ricsige]] as the new king, joined by a council consisting of Halfdan's war chief [[Faravid]], [[Audun]], and [[Hjorr Halfsson]].<ref name="ACV" />

	===War with the Picts===		===War with the Picts===
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	After Faravid ~~left to return~~ to his forward camp, Halfdan was left alone with Eivor and told her about his suspicions of Faravid, who he believed was plotting behind his back. Halfdan spoke of rumors in the air about Faravid's treachery, and revealed that he suspected his war chief to have attempted to [[poison]] him. He then tasked Eivor to investigate Faravid and uncover his treachery, just as she had uncovered Audun's in Jorvik. Eivor rode off to find Faravid while Halfdan waited at his castle with his caretaker [[Moira]].<ref name="War in the North"/>		After Faravid returned to his forward camp, Halfdan was left alone with Eivor and told her about his suspicions of Faravid, who he believed was plotting behind his back. Halfdan spoke of rumors in the air about Faravid's treachery, and revealed that he suspected his war chief to have attempted to [[poison]] him. He then tasked Eivor to investigate Faravid and uncover his treachery, just as she had uncovered Audun's in Jorvik. Eivor rode off to find Faravid while Halfdan waited at his castle with his caretaker [[Moira]].<ref name="War in the North"/>

	Eivor soon returned with another goblet from Faravid, which Halfdan tossed aside immediately. The shieldmaiden then advised Halfdan to be careful of everyone he surrounded himself with, even Moira, to which the ''jarl'' reluctantly ordered Eivor to investigate his caretaker. While Eivor did so, Halfdan traveled to the [[Temple of Brigantia]] with his dog [[Beonton]] in response to reports of a traitor from one of his scouts, Olav.<ref name="Road to Hamartia">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Road to Hamartia]]</ref>		Eivor soon returned with another goblet from Faravid, which Halfdan tossed aside immediately. The shieldmaiden then advised Halfdan to be careful of everyone he surrounded himself with, even Moira, to which the ''jarl'' reluctantly ordered Eivor to investigate his caretaker. While Eivor did so, Halfdan traveled to the [[Temple of Brigantia]] with his dog [[Beonton]] in response to reports of a traitor from one of his scouts, Olav.<ref name="Road to Hamartia">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Road to Hamartia]]</ref>
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	After their victory, Halfdan, Eivor and Faravid traveled back to Jorvik, where Halfdan was to be coronated in the [[Royal Hall]]. During the ceremony, Halfdan praised Eivor for her aid, though things went awry when the new king began to have a coughing fit. Halfdan discovered his drinking goblet to be made of [[lead]], and soon put two and two together, accusing Faravid of poisoning him. Eivor stood up to Halfdan and engaged Faravid in combat after he pulled out his [[sword]]. Halfdan watched and commentated as Faravid was brought to his knees, then judged his former friend's punishment.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Of Blood and Bonds]]</ref>		After their victory, Halfdan, Eivor and Faravid traveled back to Jorvik, where Halfdan was to be coronated in the [[Royal Hall]]. During the ceremony, Halfdan praised Eivor for her aid, though things went awry when the new king began to have a coughing fit. Halfdan discovered his drinking goblet to be made of [[lead]], and soon put two and two together, accusing Faravid of poisoning him. Eivor stood up to Halfdan and engaged Faravid in combat after he pulled out his [[sword]]. Halfdan watched and commentated as Faravid was brought to his knees, then judged his former friend's punishment.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Of Blood and Bonds]]</ref>

	Regardless of Faravid's fate, Halfdan took his rightful place on Jorvik's throne and gifted Eivor an arm band as a symbol of their alliance before ~~the latter~~ left the city.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds"/> However, the loss of his friend and advisor, as well as his long separation from his brothers, soon took a toll on Halfdan's psyche and he became absent, wallowing in paranoia and sadness. As a result, he failed to ~~properly~~ fulfill his duties as king, concerning his subjects.<ref name="Lost Glory"/>		Regardless of Faravid's fate, Halfdan took his rightful place on Jorvik's throne and gifted Eivor an arm band as a symbol of their alliance before she left the city.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds"/> However, the loss of his friend and advisor, as well as his long separation from his brothers, soon took a toll on Halfdan's psyche and he became absent, wallowing in paranoia and sadness. As a result, he failed to fulfill his duties as king, concerning his subjects.<ref name="Lost Glory"/>

	When Eivor learned of Halfdan's condition, she tracked him to [[Pickering\|Picheringa]] in an attempt to convince him to return to Jorvik. Halfdan, having discovered Eivor was responsible for his brother Ivarr's death, confronted the shieldmaiden for not telling him about this, to which Eivor claimed that Ivarr's death was no secret and that Ubba already knew about it. A dismayed Halfdan then agreed to accompany Eivor to Jorvik if she found Beonton, who had run off with his hammer, and told her to meet him at [[Scarborough]].<ref name="Lost Glory"/>		When Eivor learned of Halfdan's condition, she tracked him to [[Pickering\|Picheringa]] in an attempt to convince him to return to Jorvik. Halfdan, having discovered Eivor was responsible for his brother Ivarr's death, confronted the shieldmaiden for not telling him about this, to which Eivor claimed that Ivarr's death was no secret and that Ubba already knew about it. A dismayed Halfdan then agreed to accompany Eivor to Jorvik if she found Beonton, who had run off with his hammer, and told her to meet him at [[Scarborough]].<ref name="Lost Glory"/>

	[[File:ACV Lost Glory 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Halfdan reflecting on his past and his father]]		[[File:ACV Lost Glory 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Halfdan reflecting on his past and his father]]
	Once Eivor arrived at Scarborough with his hammer, Halfdan recounted his past to ~~the shieldmaiden~~ and told her how his father Ragnar had avenged his mother. He then sadly remarked that his father's remains lay in a snake pit, to be forgotten by time, but Eivor argued that Ragnar lived on through stories of his deeds. After questioning Eivor about the circumstances of Ivarr's death, Halfdan cheered up when Beonton arrived, and asked Eivor to light Scarborough's beacon as a final favor before returning to Jorvik to take back his place on the throne.<ref name="Lost Glory"/>		Once Eivor arrived at Scarborough with his hammer, Halfdan recounted his past to her and told her how his father Ragnar had avenged his mother. He then sadly remarked that his father's remains lay in a snake pit, to be forgotten by time, but Eivor argued that Ragnar lived on through stories of his deeds. After questioning Eivor about the circumstances of Ivarr's death, Halfdan cheered up when Beonton arrived, and asked Eivor to light Scarborough's beacon as a final favor before returning to Jorvik to take back his place on the throne.<ref name="Lost Glory"/>

	Sometime later, Halfdan attended the funeral of [[Hemming]] ''jarl'' in [[Nottinghamshire\|Snotinghamscire]], during which he briefly reunited with Eivor, who was also in attendance.<ref name="Farewells and Legacies">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Farewells and Legacies]]</ref>		Sometime later, Halfdan attended the funeral of [[Hemming]] ''jarl'' in [[Nottinghamshire\|Snotinghamscire]], during which he briefly reunited with Eivor, who was also in attendance.<ref name="Farewells and Legacies">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Farewells and Legacies]]</ref>
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	{{Quote\|My father, Ragnar, he gifted this to me. Took it off a Finnish chief. Still warm with blood when he handed it to me. I had fourteen winters.\|Halfdan recalling how he had acquired his hammer Orthstirr, 876.\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|Lost Glory}}		{{Quote\|My father, Ragnar, he gifted this to me. Took it off a Finnish chief. Still warm with blood when he handed it to me. I had fourteen winters.\|Halfdan recalling how he had acquired his hammer Orthstirr, 876.\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|Lost Glory}}
	Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> At the age of fourteen, Halfdan received his signature [[war hammer]], Orthstirr, as a gift from his father, who had taken it from the body of a [[Finland\|Finnish]] chief he had slain in retaliation for Lagertha's murder.<ref name="Lost Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lost Glory]]</ref>		Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> At the age of fourteen, Halfdan received his signature [[war hammer]], [[Orthstirr]], as a gift from his father, who had taken it from the body of a [[Finland\|Finnish]] chief he had slain in retaliation for Lagertha's murder.<ref name="Lost Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lost Glory]]</ref>

	Like his half-brothers, Halfdan eventually followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful seafer and Viking raider. In 865, Raganar was murdered by the [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]] who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> joining forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by [[Guthrum]] ''[[jarl]]''. This coalition came to be known as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		Like his half-brothers, Halfdan eventually followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful seafer and Viking raider. In 865, Raganar was murdered by the [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]] who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> joining forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by [[Guthrum]] ''[[jarl]]''. This coalition came to be known as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

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	Once Eivor arrived at Scarborough with his hammer, Halfdan recounted his past to the shieldmaiden and told her how his father Ragnar had avenged his mother. He then sadly remarked that his father's remains lay in a snake pit, to be forgotten by time, but Eivor argued that Ragnar lived on through stories of his deeds. After questioning Eivor about the circumstances of Ivarr's death, Halfdan cheered up when Beonton arrived, and asked Eivor to light Scarborough's beacon as a final favor before returning to Jorvik to take back his place on the throne.<ref name="Lost Glory"/>		Once Eivor arrived at Scarborough with his hammer, Halfdan recounted his past to the shieldmaiden and told her how his father Ragnar had avenged his mother. He then sadly remarked that his father's remains lay in a snake pit, to be forgotten by time, but Eivor argued that Ragnar lived on through stories of his deeds. After questioning Eivor about the circumstances of Ivarr's death, Halfdan cheered up when Beonton arrived, and asked Eivor to light Scarborough's beacon as a final favor before returning to Jorvik to take back his place on the throne.<ref name="Lost Glory"/>

			Sometime later, Halfdan attended the funeral of [[Hemming]] ''jarl'' in [[Nottinghamshire\|Snotinghamscire]], during which he briefly reunited with Eivor, who was also in attendance.<ref name="Farewells and Legacies">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Farewells and Legacies]]</ref>

	===Death===		===Death===

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imported>Darman36: Unconfirmed that Faravid dies, as he can be spared but exiled, or that Eivor gets an alliance

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Unconfirmed that Faravid dies, as he can be spared but exiled, or that Eivor gets an alliance

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	\|name = Halfdan Ragnarsson		\|name=Halfdan Ragnarsson
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	\|image = ACV DB Halfdan.png		\|image=ACV DB Halfdan.png
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	\|death = 877<br>{{Wiki\|Strangford Lough}}, [[Ulster\|Kingdom of Ulster]]		\|death=877<br>{{Wiki\|Strangford Lough}}, [[Ulster\|Kingdom of Ulster]]
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	\|species = [[Human]] {{c\|[[~~reborn~~ Isu]]}}		\|species=[[Human]] {{c\|[[Isu incarnation]]}}
	\|database = [[Database: Halfdan\|Halfdan]]		\|database=[[Database: Halfdan\|Halfdan]]
	\|affiliates = [[House of Munsö]]<br>[[Great Heathen Army]]		\|affiliates=[[House of Munsö]]<br>[[Great Heathen Army]]
	*[[Sons of Ragnar]]		*[[Sons of Ragnar]]
	}}		}}
	'''Halfdan Ragnarsson''' (died 877) was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] leader who served as one of the commanders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that invaded [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the late 9th century. He was ~~the eldest son of~~ [[Ragnar Lothbrok]] ~~and~~ his first wife [[Lagertha]], and ~~the~~ half-brother of [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr]], [[Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye\|Sigurd]], [[Björn Ironside\|Bjorn]], and [[Ubba Ragnarsson\|Ubba]].		'''Halfdan Ragnarsson''' (died 877) was a [[Vikings\|Viking]] leader who served as one of the commanders of the [[Great Heathen Army]] that invaded [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the late 9th century. He was [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]'s eldest son through his first wife [[Lagertha]], and thus half-brother to [[Ivarr the Boneless\|Ivarr]], [[Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye\|Sigurd]], [[Björn Ironside\|Bjorn]], and [[Ubba Ragnarsson\|Ubba]].

	Arguably the greatest son of Ragnar's, Halfdan's conquests in northern England gained him fame as the '''Conqueror of the North'''. The army he commanded was noted to have sacked [[London\|Lunden]], conquered [[York]], and extorted every petty king from {{Wiki\|Exeter}} to [[Hadrian's Wall]].		Arguably the greatest son of Ragnar's, Halfdan's conquests in northern England gained him fame as the '''Conqueror of the North'''. The army he commanded was noted to have sacked [[London\|Lunden]], conquered [[York]], and extorted every petty king from {{Wiki\|Exeter}} to [[Hadrian's Wall]].

	Halfdan was also the [[~~Reborn~~ Isu\|~~reincarnation~~]] of the [[Isu]] [[Thor]], who was revered as the [[~~Norsemen~~\|Norse]] warrior god of lightning and thunder.		Halfdan was also the [[Isu incarnation\|incarnation]] of the [[Isu]] [[Thor]], who was revered by the [[Norse people\|Norse]] as the [[Norse mythology\|warrior god]] of lightning and thunder.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	With Ricsiege ruling York in his stead, Halfdan focused on his wars in the north, and by 874, his army was embroiled in war against the [[Picts\|Pictish]] tribes that inhabited the lands north of Hadrian's Wall. By 876, having learned the reputation of the famed [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] through his brothers, Halfdan sent a letter to Eivor's settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Ledecestrescire]], requesting for her aid and counsel in [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]].<ref name="War in the North">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[War in the North]]</ref>		With Ricsiege ruling York in his stead, Halfdan focused on his wars in the north, and by 874, his army was embroiled in war against the [[Picts\|Pictish]] tribes that inhabited the lands north of Hadrian's Wall. By 876, having learned the reputation of the famed [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] through his brothers, Halfdan sent a letter to Eivor's settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Ledecestrescire]], requesting for her aid and counsel in [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]].<ref name="War in the North">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[War in the North]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV War in the North 9.png\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Halfdan engaging in battle against the Picts]]		[[File:ACV War in the North 9.png\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Halfdan engaging in battle against the Picts]]
	Halfdan soon met Eivor amidst a snowy skirmish against the Picts. After defeating the enemies, Eivor introduced herself to Halfdan, who cited her achievements involving Ivarr and Ubba in [[Mercia]] and [[Finnr]] in East Anglia. Halfdan requested to talk to Eivor in private, away from the ears of his right-hand man Faravid, who also partook in the battle. Halfdan later returned to his castle in [[Doncaster\|Donecastre]] castle, where he engaged in an argument against Ricsige, who had wanted to end the war quickly rather than strategically. Halfdan dismissed Ricsige and spoke with Eivor and Faravid, who had arrived. In a short exchange, Faravid expressed signs of jealousy towards Halfdan's actions during the previous battle. He then gifted his jarl a goblet, to which Halfdan asked for Eivor's opinion.<ref name="War in the North" />		Halfdan soon met Eivor amidst a snowy skirmish against the Picts. After defeating the enemies, Eivor introduced herself to Halfdan, who cited her achievements involving Ivarr and Ubba in [[Mercia]] and [[Finnr]] in East Anglia. Halfdan requested to talk to Eivor in private, away from the ears of his right-hand man Faravid, who also partook in the battle. Halfdan later returned to his castle in [[Doncaster\|Donecastre]] castle, where he engaged in an argument against Ricsige, who had wanted to end the war quickly rather than strategically. Halfdan dismissed Ricsige and spoke with Eivor and Faravid, who had arrived. In a short exchange, Faravid expressed signs of jealousy towards Halfdan's actions during the previous battle. He then gifted his ''jarl'' a goblet, to which Halfdan asked for Eivor's opinion.<ref name="War in the North"/>

	[[File:ACV Road to Hamartia 1.png\|250px\|left\|thumb\|Halfdan consuming Moira's medicine]]		[[File:ACV Road to Hamartia 1.png\|250px\|left\|thumb\|Halfdan consuming Moira's medicine]]
	Faravid then left to his forward camp and Halfdan now had the chance to speak in private with Eivor, and told her of his suspicions of Faravid, whom he believed to be plotting treason. Halfdan spoke of rumors in the air about Faravid's treachery, and suspected Faravid to have attempted to poison him. He asked Eivor to investigate his war chief behind his back. Eivor rode off to find Faravid as Halfdan waited at his castle with his caretaker [[Moira]].<ref name="War in the North"/>		Faravid then left to his forward camp and Halfdan now had the chance to speak in private with Eivor, and told her of his suspicions of Faravid, whom he believed to be plotting treason. Halfdan spoke of rumors in the air about Faravid's treachery, and suspected Faravid to have attempted to poison him. He asked Eivor to investigate his war chief behind his back. Eivor rode off to find Faravid as Halfdan waited at his castle with his caretaker [[Moira]].<ref name="War in the North"/>
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	Eivor soon returned with another goblet from Faravid, which Halfdan disposed immediately. Eivor suggested Halfdan to be careful of everyone, even Moira, to which Halfdan ordered the Viking to investigate. Halfdan left to travel to the [[Temple of Brigantia]] with his dog [[Beonton]] in response to signs of a traitor from one of his scouts, Olav.<ref name="Road to Hamartia">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Road to Hamartia]]</ref>		Eivor soon returned with another goblet from Faravid, which Halfdan disposed immediately. Eivor suggested Halfdan to be careful of everyone, even Moira, to which Halfdan ordered the Viking to investigate. Halfdan left to travel to the [[Temple of Brigantia]] with his dog [[Beonton]] in response to signs of a traitor from one of his scouts, Olav.<ref name="Road to Hamartia">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Road to Hamartia]]</ref>

	At the temple, Halfdan looked for his scout as he awaited Eivor's return, though there was no sign of him. Eivor soon arrived and found Olav dead, killed by the traitors. Beonton soon led the two to the [[Petuaria Ruins]], which they explored and found a treasure room filled with Halfdan's stolen war spoils. Upon exiting, ~~Halfdan and his ally were confronted by~~ [[Ulf]]~~, one of Faravid's men~~. As punishment for his treachery, Ulf was executed. Halfdan soon dismissed Eivor, asking her to follow Faravid to the Wolds.<ref name="Road to Hamartia"/>		At the temple, Halfdan looked for his scout as he awaited Eivor's return, though there was no sign of him. Eivor soon arrived and found Olav dead, killed by the traitors. Beonton soon led the two to the [[Petuaria Ruins]], which they explored and found a treasure room filled with Halfdan's stolen war spoils. Upon exiting, Faravid's man [[Ulf]] confronted Halfdan and his ally. As punishment for his treachery, Ulf was executed. Halfdan soon dismissed Eivor, asking her to follow Faravid to the Wolds.<ref name="Road to Hamartia"/>

	[[File:ACV Honor's Hubris 19.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Halfdan and Eivor overlooking Ricsige's corpse]]		[[File:ACV Honor's Hubris 19.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Halfdan and Eivor overlooking Ricsige's corpse]]
	Upon further investigation, Eivor and Faravid soon found Ricsige to be a traitor, hoarding his riches and allying himself with the Picts. The two led an assault on [[Magnis Fortress]], where Ricsige had fled to. Halfdan knew about this assault and soon joined them, charging his army into battle and seeing to the end of Ricsige's reign.<ref name="Honor's Hubris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>		Upon further investigation, Eivor and Faravid soon found Ricsige to be a traitor, hoarding his riches and allying himself with the Picts. The two led an assault on [[Magnis Fortress]], where Ricsige had fled to. Halfdan knew about this assault and soon joined them, charging his army into battle and seeing to the end of Ricsige's reign.<ref name="Honor's Hubris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV Of Blood and Bonds 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Halfdan standing above a defeated Faravid]]		[[File:ACV Of Blood and Bonds 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Halfdan standing above a defeated Faravid]]
	Halfdan, Eivor, and Faravid traveled back to Jorvik, where Halfdan was to be coronated as new king of Jorvik in the [[Royal Hall]]. During the coronation, Halfdan praised Eivor for her aid, though things went awry when the new king began to have a coughing fit. Halfdan discovered his drinking goblet to be made of [[Lead\|lead]], and soon put two and two together, accusing Faravid of ~~poisoning~~ him. Eivor soon stood up to Halfdan and engaged the traitor in combat. Halfdan ~~spectated~~ and commentated as Faravid was brought to his knees, ~~to meet~~ his ~~end at the face of Halfdan~~'s ~~hammer Orthstirr. After the coronation, Halfdan and Eivor secured an alliance~~.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Of Blood and Bonds]]</ref>		Halfdan, Eivor, and Faravid traveled back to Jorvik, where Halfdan was to be coronated as new king of Jorvik in the [[Royal Hall]]. During the coronation, Halfdan praised Eivor for her aid, though things went awry when the new king began to have a coughing fit. Halfdan discovered his drinking goblet to be made of [[Lead\|lead]], and soon put two and two together, accusing Faravid of [[poison]]ing him. Eivor soon stood up to Halfdan and engaged the traitor in combat. Halfdan watched and commentated as Faravid was brought to his knees, then judged his advisor's fate.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Of Blood and Bonds]]</ref>

	===Death===		===Death===
	Although newly crowned as the King of Jorvik, Halfdan's ambitions stretched to Dublin which he intended to claim for himself. Despite being warned against such an action as Dublin was ruled by the Viking king [[Bárid mac Ímair]], Halfdan dismissed giving up. Wanting to conquer Dublin and force its king to kneel at his feet, Halfdan aspirations were ~~unfortunately~~ cut short ~~as he was slain by King~~ Bárid in 877 during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Strangford Lough}}.<ref>''[[Echoes of History\|Echoes of History: Vikings]]'' – Episode 4: Birth of an Empire</ref>		Although newly crowned as the King of Jorvik, Halfdan's ambitions stretched to Dublin, [[Ireland]], which he intended to claim for himself. Despite being warned against such an action as Dublin was ruled by the Viking king [[Bárid mac Ímair]], Halfdan dismissed giving up. Wanting to conquer Dublin and force its king to kneel at his feet, Halfdan's aspirations were cut short when Bárid slew him in 877 during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Strangford Lough}}.<ref>''[[Echoes of History\|Echoes of History: Vikings]]'' – Episode 4: Birth of an Empire</ref>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
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	''Valhalla'' describes Halfdan as Ragnar's eldest son by his first wife Lagertha, however, the sagas say his mother is instead Ragnar's third wife {{Wiki\|Aslaug}}, with Ivarr and Bjorn being his older siblings from the same mother.		''Valhalla'' describes Halfdan as Ragnar's eldest son by his first wife Lagertha, however, the sagas say his mother is instead Ragnar's third wife {{Wiki\|Aslaug}}, with Ivarr and Bjorn being his older siblings from the same mother.

	Despite historically dying in 877 fighting ~~King [[~~Bárid mac Ímair~~]] of [[Dublin]] at the {{Wiki\|~~Battle of Strangford Lough~~}} in [[Ireland]]~~, no mention or reference of this is made in ''Valhalla''{{'}}s 2021 [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla downloadable content\|downloadable]] expansion ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'', set in 879.		Despite historically dying in 877 fighting Dublin's king Bárid mac Ímair Battle of Strangford Lough, no mention or reference of this is made in ''Valhalla''{{'}}s 2021 [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla downloadable content\|downloadable]] expansion ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'', set in 879.

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

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	Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> Like his half-brothers, Halfdan followed in his father's footsteps and became seafarers and raiders himself. In 865, Raganar was murdered by [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]] who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> joining forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by Guthrum ''[[jarl]]''. This coaliton came to be dubbed as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> Like his half-brothers, Halfdan followed in his father's footsteps and became seafarers and raiders himself. In 865, Raganar was murdered by [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]] who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> joining forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by Guthrum ''[[jarl]]''. This coaliton came to be dubbed as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	After landing in [[East Anglia]] in the summer of 865, Halfdan and his brothers moved northwards and invaded [[Northumbria]], which was embroiled in a civil war for kingship between Ælla and [[Osberht of Northumbria\|Osberht]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Halfdan Ragnarsson}}</ref> In 866, Ælla was crowned king of Northumbria in [[York]], which was thereafter [[Viking Capture of York\|captured]] by Ivarr.<ref name="Battle of York">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Battle of York (manhua)\|Battle of York]]</ref>. Following Ivarr's departure to the south to join Ubba, Halfdan took control of the armies in the north, and appointed [[Ecgberht I of Northumbria\|Ecgberht]] as ~~the~~ puppet-king ~~of Northumbria~~.<ref name="Wiki" /> After reigning for a few years until 872, Ecgberht was disposed and Halfdan appointed [[Ricsige of Northumbria\|Ricsige]] as king, joined by ~~the [[Jorvik]]~~ council consisting of Halfdan's war chief [[Faravid]], ~~and the councilmen~~ [[Audun]] and [[Hjorr Halfsson]].<ref name="ACV"/>		After landing in [[East Anglia]] in the summer of 865, Halfdan and his brothers moved northwards and invaded [[Northumbria]], which was embroiled in a civil war for kingship between Ælla and [[Osberht of Northumbria\|Osberht]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Halfdan Ragnarsson}}</ref> In 866, Ælla was crowned king of Northumbria in [[York]], which was thereafter [[Viking Capture of York\|captured]] by Ivarr.<ref name="Battle of York">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Battle of York (manhua)\|Battle of York]]</ref>. Following Ivarr's departure to the south to join Ubba, Halfdan took control of the armies in the north, and appointed [[Ecgberht I of Northumbria\|Ecgberht]] as Northumbria's puppet-king.<ref name="Wiki"/> After reigning for a few years until 872, Ecgberht was disposed and Halfdan appointed [[Ricsige of Northumbria\|Ricsige]] as king, joined by a council consisting of Halfdan's war chief [[Faravid]], [[Audun]], and [[Hjorr Halfsson]].<ref name="ACV"/>

	===War with the Picts===		===War with the Picts===

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	[[File:ACV Honor's Hubris 4.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Halfdan and his men arriving at Magnis Fortress]]		[[File:ACV Honor's Hubris 4.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Halfdan and his men arriving at Magnis Fortress]]
	Halfdan eventually learned that Faravid planned to [[Assault on Magnis Fortress\|besiege]] [[Magnis Fortress]] to end the war without his knowledge, and confronted his lieutenant, who was accompanied by Eivor and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]]. Despite the tensions between Halfdan, Faravid and Eivor, the Vikings agreed to put their personal differences aside and work together to defeat their common enemy. Ahead of the battle, the group noticed a Pict signaling a message, and Halfdan and Eivor approached the fortress walls to see who had sent it. To Halfdan's surprise and anger, Ricsige greeted them, revealing that he had allied with the Picts. <ref name="Honor's Hubris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>		Halfdan eventually learned that Faravid planned to [[Assault on Magnis Fortress\|besiege]] [[Magnis Fortress]] to end the war without his knowledge, and confronted his lieutenant, who was accompanied by Eivor and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]]. Despite the tensions between Halfdan, Faravid and Eivor, the Vikings agreed to put their personal differences aside and work together to defeat their common enemy. Ahead of the battle, the group noticed a Pict signaling a message, and Halfdan and Eivor approached the fortress walls to see who had sent it. To Halfdan's surprise and anger, Ricsige greeted them, revealing that he had allied with the Picts.<ref name="Honor's Hubris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>

	During the subsequent fight, Halfdan and his allies managed to conquer Magnis Fortress and then defend it when the Picts attempted to reclaim their stronghold. Upon spotting Ricsige fleeing the battle, Eivor chased and assassinated him, with Halfdan following closely behind. As Ricsige succumbed to his injuries, Halfdan decided to stop relying on client kings and take Northumbria's crown himself.<ref name="Honor's Hubris"/>		During the subsequent fight, Halfdan and his allies managed to conquer Magnis Fortress and then defend it when the Picts attempted to reclaim their stronghold. Upon spotting Ricsige fleeing the battle, Eivor chased and assassinated him, with Halfdan following closely behind. As Ricsige succumbed to his injuries, Halfdan decided to stop relying on client kings and take Northumbria's crown himself.<ref name="Honor's Hubris"/>

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early years===		===Early years===
	Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">[[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> Like his half-brothers, Halfdan followed in his father's footsteps and became seafarers and raiders himself. In 865, Raganar was murdered by [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]] who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> joining forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by Guthrum ''[[jarl]]''. This coaliton came to be dubbed as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</ref>		Halfdan was born as the eldest son of Ragnar Lothbroke and his first wife Lagertha.<ref name="Lagertha's Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lagertha's Axe]]</ref> Like his half-brothers, Halfdan followed in his father's footsteps and became seafarers and raiders himself. In 865, Raganar was murdered by [[ealdorman]] [[Ælla of Northumbria\|Ælla]] in [[England]] who threw him into a [[Ælla's snake pit\|snake pit]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> Seeking revenge for their father's death, Halfdan and his brothers led a [[Sons of Ragnar\|vast army]] into England,<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Halfdan]]</ref> joining forces with the [[Great Summer Army]] led by Guthrum ''[[jarl]]''. This coaliton came to be dubbed as the Great Heathen Army.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	After landing in [[East Anglia]] in the summer of 865, Halfdan and his brothers moved northwards and invaded [[Northumbria]], which was embroiled in a civil war for kingship between Ælla and [[Osberht of Northumbria\|Osberht]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Halfdan Ragnarsson}}</ref> In 866, Ælla was crowned king of Northumbria in [[York]], which was thereafter [[Viking Capture of York\|captured]] by Ivarr.<ref name="Battle of York">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Battle of York (manhua)\|Battle of York]]</ref>. Following Ivarr's departure to the south to join Ubba, Halfdan took control of the armies in the north, and appointed [[Ecgberht I of Northumbria\|Ecgberht]] as the puppet-king of Northumbria.<ref name="Wiki" /> After reigning for a few years until 872, Ecgberht was disposed and Halfdan appointed [[Ricsige of Northumbria\|Ricsige]] as king, joined by the [[Jorvik]] council consisting of Halfdan's war chief [[Faravid]], and the councilmen [[Audun]] and [[Hjorr Halfsson]].<ref name="ACV"/>		After landing in [[East Anglia]] in the summer of 865, Halfdan and his brothers moved northwards and invaded [[Northumbria]], which was embroiled in a civil war for kingship between Ælla and [[Osberht of Northumbria\|Osberht]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Halfdan Ragnarsson}}</ref> In 866, Ælla was crowned king of Northumbria in [[York]], which was thereafter [[Viking Capture of York\|captured]] by Ivarr.<ref name="Battle of York">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Battle of York (manhua)\|Battle of York]]</ref>. Following Ivarr's departure to the south to join Ubba, Halfdan took control of the armies in the north, and appointed [[Ecgberht I of Northumbria\|Ecgberht]] as the puppet-king of Northumbria.<ref name="Wiki" /> After reigning for a few years until 872, Ecgberht was disposed and Halfdan appointed [[Ricsige of Northumbria\|Ricsige]] as king, joined by the [[Jorvik]] council consisting of Halfdan's war chief [[Faravid]], and the councilmen [[Audun]] and [[Hjorr Halfsson]].<ref name="ACV"/>

	===War with the Picts===		===War with the Picts===
	With Ricsiege ruling York in his stead, Halfdan focused on his wars in the north, and by 874, his army was embroiled in war against the [[Picts\|Pictish]] tribes that inhabited the lands north of Hadrian's Wall. ~~Having~~ learned the reputation of the famed [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] through his brothers, Halfdan sent a letter to Eivor's settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Ledecestrescire]], requesting for her aid and counsel in [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]].<ref name="War in the North">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[War in the North]]</ref>		With Ricsiege ruling York in his stead, Halfdan focused on his wars in the north, and by 874, his army was embroiled in war against the [[Picts\|Pictish]] tribes that inhabited the lands north of Hadrian's Wall. By 876, having learned the reputation of the famed [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] through his brothers, Halfdan sent a letter to Eivor's settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Ledecestrescire]], requesting for her aid and counsel in [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]].<ref name="War in the North">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[War in the North]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV War in the North 9.png\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Halfdan engaging in battle against the Picts]]		[[File:ACV War in the North 9.png\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Halfdan engaging in battle against the Picts]]
	Halfdan soon met Eivor amidst a snowy skirmish against the Picts. After defeating the enemies, Eivor introduced herself to Halfdan, who cited her achievements involving Ivarr and Ubba in [[Mercia]] and [[Finnr]] in East Anglia. Halfdan requested to talk to Eivor in private, away from the ears of his right-hand man Faravid, who also partook in the battle. Halfdan later returned to his castle in [[Doncaster\|Donecastre]] castle, where he engaged in an ~~arguement~~ against Ricsige, who had wanted to end the war quickly rather than strategically. Halfdan dismissed Ricsige and spoke with Eivor and Faravid, who had arrived. In a short exchange, Faravid expressed signs of jealousy towards Halfdan's actions during the previous battle. He then gifted his jarl a goblet, to which Halfdan asked for Eivor's opinion.<ref name="War in the North" />		Halfdan soon met Eivor amidst a snowy skirmish against the Picts. After defeating the enemies, Eivor introduced herself to Halfdan, who cited her achievements involving Ivarr and Ubba in [[Mercia]] and [[Finnr]] in East Anglia. Halfdan requested to talk to Eivor in private, away from the ears of his right-hand man Faravid, who also partook in the battle. Halfdan later returned to his castle in [[Doncaster\|Donecastre]] castle, where he engaged in an argument against Ricsige, who had wanted to end the war quickly rather than strategically. Halfdan dismissed Ricsige and spoke with Eivor and Faravid, who had arrived. In a short exchange, Faravid expressed signs of jealousy towards Halfdan's actions during the previous battle. He then gifted his jarl a goblet, to which Halfdan asked for Eivor's opinion.<ref name="War in the North" />

	[[File:ACV Road to Hamartia 1.png\|250px\|left\|thumb\|Halfdan consuming Moira's medicine]]		[[File:ACV Road to Hamartia 1.png\|250px\|left\|thumb\|Halfdan consuming Moira's medicine]]
	Faravid then left to his forward camp and Halfdan now had the chance to speak in private with Eivor, and told her of his suspicions of Faravid, whom he believed to be plotting treason. Halfdan spoke of rumors in the air about Faravid's treachery, and suspected Faravid to have attempted to poison him. He asked Eivor to investigate his war chief behind his back. Eivor rode off to find Faravid as Halfdan waited at his castle with his caretaker [[Moira]].<ref name="War in the North"/>		Faravid then left to his forward camp and Halfdan now had the chance to speak in private with Eivor, and told her of his suspicions of Faravid, whom he believed to be plotting treason. Halfdan spoke of rumors in the air about Faravid's treachery, and suspected Faravid to have attempted to poison him. He asked Eivor to investigate his war chief behind his back. Eivor rode off to find Faravid as Halfdan waited at his castle with his caretaker [[Moira]].<ref name="War in the North"/>

	Eivor soon returned with another goblet from Faravid, which Halfdan disposed immediately. Eivor suggested Halfdan to be careful of everyone, even Moira, to which Halfdan ordered the Viking to investigate. Halfdan left to travel to the [[Temple of Brigantia]] with his dog [[Beonton]] in response to signs of a traitor from one of his scouts, Olav.<ref name="Road to Hamartia">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Road to Hamartia]]</ref>		Eivor soon returned with another goblet from Faravid, which Halfdan disposed immediately. Eivor suggested Halfdan to be careful of everyone, even Moira, to which Halfdan ordered the Viking to investigate. Halfdan left to travel to the [[Temple of Brigantia]] with his dog [[Beonton]] in response to signs of a traitor from one of his scouts, Olav.<ref name="Road to Hamartia">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Road to Hamartia]]</ref>

	At the temple, Halfdan looked for his scout as he awaited Eivor's return, though there was no sign of him. Eivor soon arrived and found Olav dead, killed by the traitors. Beonton soon led the two to the [[Petuaria Ruins]], which they explored and found a treasure room filled with Halfdan's stolen war spoils. Upon exiting, Halfdan and his ally were confronted by [[Ulf]], one of Faravid's men. As punishment for his treachery, Ulf was executed. Halfdan soon dismissed Eivor, asking her to follow Faravid to the Wolds.<ref name="Road to Hamartia"/>		At the temple, Halfdan looked for his scout as he awaited Eivor's return, though there was no sign of him. Eivor soon arrived and found Olav dead, killed by the traitors. Beonton soon led the two to the [[Petuaria Ruins]], which they explored and found a treasure room filled with Halfdan's stolen war spoils. Upon exiting, Halfdan and his ally were confronted by [[Ulf]], one of Faravid's men. As punishment for his treachery, Ulf was executed. Halfdan soon dismissed Eivor, asking her to follow Faravid to the Wolds.<ref name="Road to Hamartia"/>

	[[File:ACV Honor's Hubris 19.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Halfdan and Eivor overlooking Ricsige's corpse]]		[[File:ACV Honor's Hubris 19.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Halfdan and Eivor overlooking Ricsige's corpse]]
	Upon further investigation, Eivor and Faravid soon found Ricsige to be a traitor, hoarding his riches and allying himself with the Picts. The two led an assault on [[Magnis Fortress]], where Ricsige had fled to. Halfdan knew about this assault and soon joined them, charging his army into battle and seeing to the end of Ricsige's reign.<ref name="Honor's Hubris">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>		Upon further investigation, Eivor and Faravid soon found Ricsige to be a traitor, hoarding his riches and allying himself with the Picts. The two led an assault on [[Magnis Fortress]], where Ricsige had fled to. Halfdan knew about this assault and soon joined them, charging his army into battle and seeing to the end of Ricsige's reign.<ref name="Honor's Hubris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor's Hubris]]</ref>

	[[File:ACV Of Blood and Bonds 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Halfdan standing above a defeated Faravid]]		[[File:ACV Of Blood and Bonds 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Halfdan standing above a defeated Faravid]]
	Halfdan, Eivor, and Faravid traveled back to Jorvik, where Halfdan was to be coronated as new king of Jorvik in the [[Royal Hall]]. During the coronation, Halfdan praised Eivor for her aid, though things went awry when the new king began to have a coughing fit. Halfdan discovered his drinking goblet to be made of [[Lead\|lead]], and soon put two and two together, accusing Faravid of poisoning him. Eivor soon stood up to Halfdan and engaged the traitor in combat. Halfdan spectated and commentated as Faravid was brought to his knees, to meet his end at the face of Halfdan's hammer Orthstirr. After the coronation, Halfdan and Eivor secured an alliance.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Of Blood and Bonds]]</ref>		Halfdan, Eivor, and Faravid traveled back to Jorvik, where Halfdan was to be coronated as new king of Jorvik in the [[Royal Hall]]. During the coronation, Halfdan praised Eivor for her aid, though things went awry when the new king began to have a coughing fit. Halfdan discovered his drinking goblet to be made of [[Lead\|lead]], and soon put two and two together, accusing Faravid of poisoning him. Eivor soon stood up to Halfdan and engaged the traitor in combat. Halfdan spectated and commentated as Faravid was brought to his knees, to meet his end at the face of Halfdan's hammer Orthstirr. After the coronation, Halfdan and Eivor secured an alliance.<ref name="Of Blood and Bonds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Of Blood and Bonds]]</ref>

			===Death===
			Although newly crowned as the King of Jorvik, Halfdan's ambitions stretched to Dublin which he intended to claim for himself. Despite being warned against such an action as Dublin was ruled by the Viking king [[Bárid mac Ímair]], Halfdan dismissed giving up. Wanting to conquer Dublin and force its king to kneel at his feet, Halfdan aspirations were unfortunately cut short as he was slain by King Bárid in 877 during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Strangford Lough}}.<ref>''[[Echoes of History\|Echoes of History: Vikings]]'' – Episode 4: Birth of an Empire</ref>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	In 886, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]]. Unaware that Halfdan had died ~~in 877~~ nearly a decade earlier, Toka claimed that she sought his help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref>		In 886, [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]] to convince Eivor to help aid in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege]] of [[Paris]]. Unaware that Halfdan had died nearly a decade earlier, Toka claimed that she sought his help, immediately arousing both Eivor and [[Randvi]]'s suspicions regarding the true purpose for her visit.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref>

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