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	==Biography==		==Biography==
			===Early life===
	At some point in his life, Thorvald joined the Hidden Ones before the reign of King [[Olof Björnsson]]. When the Hidden Ones allied themselves with King [[Eric the Victorious\|Eric]], Thorvald formed part of his court as a royal ''skald''.<ref name="CH4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 4</ref>		At some point in his life, Thorvald joined the Hidden Ones before the reign of King [[Olof Björnsson]]. When the Hidden Ones allied themselves with King [[Eric the Victorious\|Eric]], Thorvald formed part of his court as a royal ''skald''.<ref name="CH4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 4</ref>

			===Opposing Styrbjörn===
	In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who had joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 10</ref>		In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who had joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 10</ref>

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	Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became an ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="CH4"/>		Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became an ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="CH4"/>

	==~~Equipment~~ and ~~skills~~==		==Skills and equipment==
	Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". He also owned a [[horse]] named [[Gyllir]].<ref name="CH4"/>		Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". He also owned a [[horse]] named [[Gyllir]].<ref name="CH4"/>

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	At some point in his life, Thorvald joined the Hidden Ones before the reign of King [[Olof Björnsson]]. When the Hidden Ones allied themselves with King [[Eric the Victorious\|Eric]], Thorvald formed part of his court as a royal ''skald''.<ref name="CH4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 4</ref>		At some point in his life, Thorvald joined the Hidden Ones before the reign of King [[Olof Björnsson]]. When the Hidden Ones allied themselves with King [[Eric the Victorious\|Eric]], Thorvald formed part of his court as a royal ''skald''.<ref name="CH4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Four</ref>

	In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 10</ref>		In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Ten</ref>

	As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to impede Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even more by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and derive them of sleep.<ref name="CH15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 15</ref> At night, while attacking an enemy camp in the [[Mirkwood]], Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men including their leader [[Palnatoke]].<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 16</ref>		As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to impede Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even more by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and derive them of sleep.<ref name="CH15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Fifteen</ref> At night, while attacking an enemy camp in the [[Mirkwood]], Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men including their leader [[Palnatoke]].<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Sixteen</ref>

	Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 22</ref> On the night before battle, Thorvald infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric directly.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 21</ref>		Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Twenty-Two</ref> On the night before battle, Thorvald infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric directly.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Twenty-One</ref>

	When Östen was named Eric's champion<ref name="CH21"/> and after witnessing Eric's victory against Styrbjörn himself, Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy wielded. Afterwards, King Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the [[battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22"/>Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="CH22"/>		When Östen was named Eric's champion<ref name="CH21"/> and after witnessing Eric's victory against Styrbjörn himself, Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy wielded. Afterwards, King Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the [[battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22"/>Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="CH22"/>

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	Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="CH4"/>		Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="CH4"/>

	==~~Skills~~ and ~~equipment~~==		==Equipment and skills==
	Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". Thorvald also owned a [[horse]] named [[Gyllir]].<ref name="CH4"/>		Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". Thorvald also owned a [[horse]] named [[Gyllir]].<ref name="CH4"/>

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	In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 10</ref>		In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 10</ref>

	As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to impede Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even more by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and derive them of sleep.<ref name="CH15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 15</ref> At night, while attacking an enemy camp, Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men including their leader [[Palnatoke]].<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 16</ref>		As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to impede Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even more by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and derive them of sleep.<ref name="CH15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 15</ref> At night, while attacking an enemy camp in the [[Mirkwood]], Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men including their leader [[Palnatoke]].<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 16</ref>

	Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 22</ref> On the night before battle, Thorvald infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric directly.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 21</ref>		Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 22</ref> On the night before battle, Thorvald infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric directly.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 21</ref>

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	'''Thorvald Hjaltason''' (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Assassin\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside King [[Eric the Victorious]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.		'''Thorvald Hjaltason''' (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Assassin\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside King [[Eric the Victorious]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country. He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].

	~~He was an ancestor~~ of the ~~21st-century teenager~~ [[~~Javier Mondragón~~]].<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~" />		==Biography==
			At some point in his life, Thorvald joined the Hidden Ones before the reign of King [[Olof Björnsson]]. When the Hidden Ones allied themselves with King [[Eric the Victorious\|Eric]], Thorvald formed part of his court as a royal ''skald''.<ref name="CH4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 4</ref>

	~~==Biography==~~		In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 10</ref>
	~~At some point in~~ his ~~life~~, ~~Thorvald joined~~ the Hidden Ones ~~before~~ the ~~reign of King~~ [[~~Olof Björnsson~~]]~~. When~~ the ~~Hidden Ones allied themselves with King~~ [[~~Eric the Victorious~~\|Eric]], Thorvald ~~formed part of~~ his ~~court as a royal ''skald''~~.<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – ~~{{Cite\|18 June 2023}}~~</ref>

	~~In 985~~, Thorvald and his ~~blind~~ [[~~Mentor~~]] [[~~Torgny~~ the ~~Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong~~]], as the ~~Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince~~ and ~~his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with~~ the [[~~Templars\|Templar Order~~]]~~. While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river~~ to ~~prevent~~ Styrbjörn's ~~allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable~~ men ~~for such a task. It was at that point that he met~~ [[~~Östen Jorundsson~~]]~~, a farmer who joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper~~.<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~"/>		As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to impede Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even more by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and derive them of sleep.<ref name="CH15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 15</ref> At night, while attacking an enemy camp, Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men including their leader [[Palnatoke]].<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 16</ref>

	As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to impede Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even more by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and derive them of sleep. At night, while attacking an enemy camp, Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men stationed there. Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]]. On the night before battle, Thorvald infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric directly.<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~"/>		Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 22</ref> On the night before battle, Thorvald infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric directly.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 21</ref>

	When Östen was named Eric's champion and after witnessing Eric's victory against Styrbjörn himself, Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy wielded. Afterwards, King Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the [[battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~"/> Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~"/>		When Östen was named Eric's champion<ref name="CH21"/> and after witnessing Eric's victory against Styrbjörn himself, Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy wielded. Afterwards, King Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the [[battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22"/>Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="CH22"/>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	Thorvald's continuous interventions against Styrbjörn the Strong were a constant irritation for the prince and his men, who gradually became demotivated and weary of their surroundings after losing numerous soldiers before even reaching the decisive [[Battle of Fýrisvellir\|battlefield]].<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~" />		Thorvald's continuous interventions against Styrbjörn the Strong were a constant irritation for the prince and his men, who gradually became demotivated and weary of their surroundings after losing numerous soldiers before even reaching the decisive [[Battle of Fýrisvellir\|battlefield]].<ref name="CH21"/>

	Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~" />		Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="CH4"/>

	==Skills and equipment==		==Skills and equipment==
	Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". Thorvald also owned a [[horse]] named Gyllir.<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~" />		Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". Thorvald also owned a [[horse]] named [[Gyllir]].<ref name="CH4"/>

	While being known as a ''skald'', Thorvald was in fact a skilled warrior and when provoked by five men, noted to himself that he could easily kill three of them before the two others could even draw their weapons. He also dueled and killed [[Palnatoke]], who as the Jomsvikings' leader was considered to be one the deadliest Viking warriors of his time.<ref name="~~ACLD FOTG~~" />		While being known as a ''skald'', Thorvald was in fact a skilled warrior and when provoked by five men, noted to himself that he could easily kill three of them before the two others could even draw their weapons. He also dueled and killed [[Palnatoke]], who as the Jomsvikings' leader was considered to be one the deadliest Viking warriors of his time.<ref name="CH4"/><ref name="CH16"/><ref name="CH22"/>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	Thorvald Hjaltason (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Assassin\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside King [[Eric the Victorious]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.		'''Thorvald Hjaltason''' (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Assassin\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside King [[Eric the Victorious]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.

	He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />		He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

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	Thorvald Hjaltason (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Assassin\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside [[Eric the Victorious~~\|King Eric~~]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.		Thorvald Hjaltason (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Assassin\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside King [[Eric the Victorious]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.

	He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />		He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />
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	Thorvald Hjaltason (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside [[Eric the Victorious\|King Eric]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.		Thorvald Hjaltason (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Assassin\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside [[Eric the Victorious\|King Eric]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.

	He ~~is also the~~ ancestor of the 21st century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />		He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	When Östen was named Eric's champion and after witnessing Eric's victory against Styrbjörn himself, Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy wielded. Afterwards, King Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the [[battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG"/> Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="ACLD FOTG"/>		When Östen was named Eric's champion and after witnessing Eric's victory against Styrbjörn himself, Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy wielded. Afterwards, King Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the [[battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG"/> Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="ACLD FOTG"/>

	==Legacy==		===Legacy===
	Thorvald's continuous interventions ~~with~~ Styrbjörn the Strong ~~had been~~ a constant irritation for ~~Styrbjörn~~ and his men, who gradually became demotivated ~~after losing men by various assassinations~~ and ~~became~~ weary of ~~there~~ surroundings before reaching the decisive [[Battle of Fýrisvellir\|battlefield]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />		Thorvald's continuous interventions against Styrbjörn the Strong were a constant irritation for the prince and his men, who gradually became demotivated and weary of their surroundings after losing numerous soldiers before even reaching the decisive [[Battle of Fýrisvellir\|battlefield]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

	Thorvald fathered at least one child ~~at some point~~ after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] ~~in order~~ to collect intel about Harald's ~~[[Trident of Eden\|~~Devotion Prong]]. It ~~could be implied~~ that his ~~history had been~~ lost to the [[Modern times\|modern~~-day~~]] ~~Assassin Brotherhood~~, as [[Griffin]] ~~had no recollection of his existence~~ and became ~~very~~ curious about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />		Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

	==~~Personality~~ and ~~traits==~~		==Skills and equipment==
	~~===Equipment and skills=~~==		Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". Thorvald also owned a [[horse]] named Gyllir.<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />
	Thorvald, ~~like some other Assassins~~ had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "Odin-sight". Thorvald also owned a [[horse]] named Gyllir. While being known as a ''skald'', Thorvald was in fact a skilled warrior and when provoked by five men, noted to himself that he could easily kill three of them before the two others could even draw their weapons. He also dueled and killed [[Palnatoke]], who as the Jomsvikings' leader was considered to be one the deadliest Viking warriors of his time.
			While being known as a ''skald'', Thorvald was in fact a skilled warrior and when provoked by five men, noted to himself that he could easily kill three of them before the two others could even draw their weapons. He also dueled and killed [[Palnatoke]], who as the Jomsvikings' leader was considered to be one the deadliest Viking warriors of his time.<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

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	~~'''~~Thorvald Hjaltason~~'''~~ (~~{{Wiki\|~~Old Norse}}: ''Þórvaldr Hjaltason''), was an [[~~Iceland]]ic~~ ''[[skald]]'' and [[~~Assassins\|~~Hidden One]] active during the 10th century.		Thorvald Hjaltason (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Skald\|Icelandic ''skald'']] and [[Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside [[Eric the Victorious\|King Eric]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country.

			He is also the ancestor of the 21st century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	Thorvald fathered at least one child at some point after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] in order to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong.<ref name="ACLD FOTG"/>		Thorvald's continuous interventions with Styrbjörn the Strong had been a constant irritation for Styrbjörn and his men, who gradually became demotivated after losing men by various assassinations and became weary of there surroundings before reaching the decisive [[Battle of Fýrisvellir\|battlefield]].<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

			Thorvald fathered at least one child at some point after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became the ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ancestor's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] in order to collect intel about Harald's [[Trident of Eden\|Devotion Prong]]. It could be implied that his history had been lost to the [[Modern times\|modern-day]] Assassin Brotherhood, as [[Griffin]] had no recollection of his existence and became very curious about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="ACLD FOTG" />

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

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	'''Thorvald Hjaltason''' (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[~~Skald\|Icelandic~~ ''skald'']] and [[~~Assassin~~\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside King [[Eric the Victorious]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country. He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].		'''Thorvald Hjaltason''' (Old Norse: Þórvaldr Hjaltason) was an [[Iceland]]ic ''[[skald]]'' and [[Assassins\|Hidden One]] active during the 10th century. He fought alongside King [[Eric the Victorious]], believing it to be for the betterment of the country. He was an ancestor of the 21st-century teenager [[Javier Mondragón]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	At some point in his life, Thorvald joined the Hidden Ones before the reign of King [[Olof Björnsson]]. When the Hidden Ones allied themselves with King [[Eric the Victorious\|Eric]], Thorvald formed part of his court as a royal ''skald''.<ref name="CH4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter ~~Four~~</ref>		At some point in his life, Thorvald joined the Hidden Ones before the reign of King [[Olof Björnsson]]. When the Hidden Ones allied themselves with King [[Eric the Victorious\|Eric]], Thorvald formed part of his court as a royal ''skald''.<ref name="CH4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 4</ref>

	In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter ~~Ten~~</ref>		In 985, Thorvald and his blind [[Mentor]] [[Torgny the Lawspeaker]] fought against [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], as the Hidden Ones suspected that the fearsome prince and his ally [[Harald Bluetooth]] were affiliated with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].<ref name="CH4"/> While having a meeting with Eric about blocking a river to prevent Styrbjörn's allies from advancing, Thorvald started to seek reliable men for such a task. It was at that point that he met [[Östen Jorundsson]], a farmer who had joined Eric's army and whom Thorvald would select to be his helper.<ref name="CH10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 10</ref>

	As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to ~~impede~~ Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even ~~more~~ by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and ~~derive~~ them of sleep.<ref name="CH15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter ~~Fifteen~~</ref> At night, while attacking an enemy camp in the [[Mirkwood]], Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men including their leader [[Palnatoke]].<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter ~~Sixteen~~</ref>		As Styrbjörn's men were being slowed down by the stake wall they had built, Thorvald ordered Östen and his men to lay [[poison]] traps and snares to hinder Styrbjörn's advance, which they would impede even furhter by conducting night raids to terrify their enemies and deprive them of sleep.<ref name="CH15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 15</ref> At night, while attacking an enemy camp in the [[Mirkwood]], Thorvald used the trees to hide and silently attack the [[Jomsvikings]], managing to slay several of Styrbjörn's key men including their leader [[Palnatoke]].<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 16</ref>

	Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter ~~Twenty-Two~~</ref> On the night before battle, ~~Thorvald~~ infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric ~~directly~~.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter ~~Twenty-One~~</ref>		Eventually, Thorvald fought alongside Östen against Styrbjörn's forces during the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].<ref name="CH22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 22</ref> On the night before battle, he infiltrated Styrbjörn's camp and left poisoned [[silver]] as a deceit for enemy troops to pick up. While Thorvald was placing the silver in the camp, he witnessed one [[soldier]] hide a [[Short blade\|dagger]] inside a boulder. He claimed the dagger for himself a short time later before gifting it to Eric.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 21</ref>

	When Östen was named Eric's champion<ref name="CH21"/> ~~and after witnessing Eric's victory against Styrbjörn himself,~~ Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy wielded. Afterwards, ~~King~~ Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the [[battle ~~of Fýrisvellir]]~~.<ref name="CH22"/>Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="CH22"/>		When Östen was named Eric's champion following their victory against Styrbjörn,<ref name="CH21"/> Thorvald entrusted Östen with the [[Trident of Eden]]'s Devotion Prong that his enemy had wielded. Afterwards, Eric offered a great reward to whoever could compose a poem about the battle that had just taken place.<ref name="CH22"/> Thorvald immediately composed two ''{{Wiki\|Lausavísa\|lausavísur}}'' of skaldic poetry commemorating the triumph,<ref>{{WP\|Battle of Fýrisvellir}}</ref> for which the king rewarded him with a {{Wiki\|Arm ring\|golden bracelet}}.<ref name="CH22"/>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	Thorvald's continuous interventions against Styrbjörn the Strong were a constant irritation for the prince and his men, who gradually became demotivated and weary of their surroundings after losing numerous soldiers before even reaching the decisive ~~[[Battle of Fýrisvellir\|~~battlefield]].<ref name="CH21"/>		Thorvald's continuous interventions against Styrbjörn the Strong were a constant irritation for the prince and his men, who gradually became demotivated and weary of their surroundings after losing numerous soldiers before even reaching the decisive battlefield.<ref name="CH21"/> Thorvald's actions ultimately played a crucial role in King Eric's victory over his rival, and the ''skald'' made sure to commemorate the triumph through his poetry.<ref name="CH22"/>

	Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became ~~the~~ ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his ~~ancestor's~~ [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="CH4"/>		Thorvald fathered at least one child sometime after the Battle of Fýrisvellir, through whom he became an ancestor of [[Javier Mondragón]], a 21st-century teenager who relived his [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] to collect intel about Harald's Devotion Prong. It would appear that, in spite of his Hidden One affiliations, all knowledge about Thorvald was lost to the Brotherhood by the [[Modern times\|modern era]], as the Assassin [[Griffin (Assassin)\|Griffin]] was unfamiliar with him and became curious to learn about Javier's Assassin lineage.<ref name="CH4"/>

	==Equipment and skills==		==Equipment and skills==
	Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". ~~Thorvald~~ also owned a [[horse]] named [[Gyllir]].<ref name="CH4"/>		Thorvald, as a trained Hidden One, had mastered [[freerunning]], owned a [[Hidden Blade]], and possessed the ability of [[Eagle Vision]], though he referred to it as "[[Odin]]-sight". He also owned a [[horse]] named [[Gyllir]].<ref name="CH4"/>

	While being known as a ''skald'', Thorvald was in fact a skilled warrior and when provoked by five men, noted to himself that he could easily kill three of them before the two others could even draw their weapons. He also dueled and killed [[Palnatoke]], who as the Jomsvikings' leader was considered to be one the deadliest ~~Viking~~ warriors of his time.<ref name="CH4"/><ref name="CH16"/><ref name="CH22"/>		While being known as a ''skald'', Thorvald was in fact a skilled warrior and, when provoked by five men, noted to himself that he could easily kill three of them before the two others could even draw their weapons. He also dueled and killed Palnatoke, who as the Jomsvikings' leader was considered to be one the deadliest warriors of his time.<ref name="CH4"/><ref name="CH16"/><ref name="CH22"/>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==