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The ''' | The '''assault on Kjotve's Fortress''' was a [[Raven Clan]] attack in 872 against [[Kjotve the Cruel]] and his [[Wolf Clan]] based in his [[Kjotve's Fortress|fortress]]. It was the culmination of the clans' long rivalry which had lasted since the 860s. | ||
After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life. | After defeating Kjotve in a ''{{Wiki|holmgang}}'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King [[Harald Fairhair]]'s troops and the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Hidden Ones]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and [[Hytham]], forcing Kjotve's son [[Gorm Kjotvesson|Gorm]] to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Since at least the 850s, the Raven Clan led by ''[[jarl]]'' [[Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson]] had been involved in a rivalry with the Wolf Clan, contending for control in southern [[Norway]]. Around 855, the village of [[Heillboer]]—which housed [[Varin]], his wife [[Rosta]], and their daughter Eivor—swore their allegiance to Styrbjörn during a feast. Kjotve and his men interrupted it in a sudden raid that resulted in all the villagers being massacred, including Varin and Rosta. Eivor was subsequently adopted by Styrbjörn and raised alongside his son [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson|Sigurd]].<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Prologue (Valhalla)|Prologue]]</ref> | |||
Over the next decade, both clans continue to wage raids against one another to a stalemate. Meanwhile, Eivor spent time trying to seek revenge against Kjotve by conducting raids on his camps and attacking his men throughout the region.<ref name="Song of Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla | Over the next decade, both clans continue to wage raids against one another to a stalemate. Meanwhile, Eivor spent time trying to seek revenge against Kjotve by conducting raids on his camps and attacking his men throughout the region.<ref name="Song of Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory]]'' – {{Cite|21 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Geirmund's Saga">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – {{Cite|21 May 2023}}</ref> While she was largely successful, Kjotve eventually captured her in 872, though she escaped before she was sold into [[slavery]].<ref name="Honor Bound">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Bound]]</ref> In the meantime, King Harald's uncle [[Guthorm the Wise]] visited Styrbjorn with a proposal to end the rivalry between the Raven Clan and Wolf Clan for good.<ref name="Family Matters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Family Matters]]</ref> | ||
Later on, Eivor led a raid on [[Nottfall|one]] of Kjotve's camp alongside a returning Sigurd after foiling a sneak attack in [[Fornburg]] by Kjotve's men. There, | Later on, Eivor led a raid on [[Nottfall|one]] of Kjotve's camp alongside a returning Sigurd after foiling a sneak attack in [[Fornburg]] by Kjotve's men. There, Harald and Guthorm visited Styrnjorn's children and proposed Harald's alliance to end the clans' rivalry, which the siblings accepted.<ref name="Rude Awakening">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Rude Awakening]]</ref> | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
[[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]] | [[File:ACV A Cruel Destiny 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Kjotve challenged to a holmgang by Eivor]] | ||
Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the Hidden Ones Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After | Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]] Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After Kjotve threw Eivor into a pit, Hytham attempted to [[Assassination|assassinate]] the ''jarl'' from above but was intercepted midair and was thrown against the pit wall, heavily injuring himself. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, after which she recovered a [[Order of the Ancients medallion|medallion]] on his body.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Cruel Destiny]]</ref> | ||
With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> | With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
In the aftermath | In the battle's aftermath, Harald organized an ''{{Wiki|Thing (assembly)|althing}}'' and invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in [[Alrekstad]].<ref name="A Cruel Destiny" /> This was done in order to consolidate his rule over the region. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which outraged Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.<ref name="Birthrights">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Birthrights]]</ref> Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to [[England]] to make a life free of Harald's rule.<ref name="The Seas of Fate">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref> | ||
Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] | Basim later informed Eivor of Kjotve's membership in the [[Order of the Ancients]] and took the Norseman's medallion.<ref name="Birthrights" /> Kjotve's son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in [[Vinland]] in search of [[Isu]] artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[In a Strange Land]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Imo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Imo}} | ||
*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The assault on Kjotve's Fortress was a Raven Clan attack in 872 against Kjotve the Cruel and his Wolf Clan based in his fortress. It was the culmination of the clans' long rivalry which had lasted since the 860s.
After defeating Kjotve in a holmgang, Eivor Varinsdottir and the Raven Clan stormed the fortress with aid from King Harald Fairhair's troops and the Alamut Hidden Ones Basim Ibn Ishaq and Hytham, forcing Kjotve's son Gorm to surrender. The Raven Clan took the fortress and eliminated the Wolf Clan while Gorm escaped with his life.
Background[edit | edit source]
Since at least the 850s, the Raven Clan led by jarl Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson had been involved in a rivalry with the Wolf Clan, contending for control in southern Norway. Around 855, the village of Heillboer—which housed Varin, his wife Rosta, and their daughter Eivor—swore their allegiance to Styrbjörn during a feast. Kjotve and his men interrupted it in a sudden raid that resulted in all the villagers being massacred, including Varin and Rosta. Eivor was subsequently adopted by Styrbjörn and raised alongside his son Sigurd.[1]
Over the next decade, both clans continue to wage raids against one another to a stalemate. Meanwhile, Eivor spent time trying to seek revenge against Kjotve by conducting raids on his camps and attacking his men throughout the region.[2][3] While she was largely successful, Kjotve eventually captured her in 872, though she escaped before she was sold into slavery.[4] In the meantime, King Harald's uncle Guthorm the Wise visited Styrbjorn with a proposal to end the rivalry between the Raven Clan and Wolf Clan for good.[5]
Later on, Eivor led a raid on one of Kjotve's camp alongside a returning Sigurd after foiling a sneak attack in Fornburg by Kjotve's men. There, Harald and Guthorm visited Styrnjorn's children and proposed Harald's alliance to end the clans' rivalry, which the siblings accepted.[6]
Battle[edit | edit source]
Now bolstered by Harald's men and Guthorm, as well as the Hidden Ones Basim and Hytham, Eivor and the Raven Clan made a standoff against Kjotve outside his stronghold. Eivor challenged Kjotve to a holmgang to regain her honor for their last encounter. Kjotve accepted the offer and largely dominated Eivor throughout the fight. After Kjotve threw Eivor into a pit, Hytham attempted to assassinate the jarl from above but was intercepted midair and was thrown against the pit wall, heavily injuring himself. This distracted Kjotve and allowed Eivor to recover and eventually kill him in battle, after which she recovered a medallion on his body.[7]
With Kjotve dead, his son Gorm took control over the stronghold and refused to surrender, causing the allied forces to lay siege to the fortress. While the Raven Clan were able to eliminate Kjotve's men and take control, Gorm managed to escape and fled from battle.[7]
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
In the battle's aftermath, Harald organized an althing and invited the clans throughout Norway, including the Raven Clan, to his estate in Alrekstad.[7] This was done in order to consolidate his rule over the region. Styrbjorn was among those who pledged fealty, which outraged Sigurd as it signified the loss of his birthright.[8] Subsequently, Sigurd led select members of the Raven Clan to England to make a life free of Harald's rule.[9]
Basim later informed Eivor of Kjotve's membership in the Order of the Ancients and took the Norseman's medallion.[8] Kjotve's son Gorm inherited his membership in the Order and would spend the next few years in Vinland in search of Isu artifacts.[10]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Gorm escaping from the battle
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse (indirect mention only)
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Prologue
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory – [citation needed]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – [citation needed]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Honor Bound
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Family Matters
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Rude Awakening
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – A Cruel Destiny
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Birthrights
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Seas of Fate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – In a Strange Land
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