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Wareham is a market town in the county of Dorset, England. Historically, the city was known as Werham and was part of the county of Hamtunscire during the early Medieval period.
History[edit | edit source]
In the late 9th century, the Viking jarl Guthrum planned to take Wareham to aid his conquest of Wessex. The town's strategic position near Wessex's capital of Winchester, as well as its port, which would allow the Vikings to dock their ships and bring reinforcements from Northumbria, made it an ideal spot to plan the final assault against King Alfred's army. In order to not be discovered as they marched to Wareham, Guthrum called upon the Hel-hides to draw attention away from the greater army.[1]
Thanks to their efforts, Guthrum easily conquered Wareham, but Alfred came with an army shortly after and they negotiated peace.[2] Alfred offered the Vikings a large Danegeld to leave Wareham, but Guthrum and the Raven Clan shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir broke the treaty and burned the town.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 25
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 29
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Kingdom's End
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