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'''Palnatoke''', was a legendary [[Denmark|Danish]] hero and chieftain of the island of Fyn. Mentionned in the Norse saga, Palnatoke founded the Brotherhood of the [[Jomsvikings]] and etablished its code of conduct.  
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|birth = 911<br>{{Wiki|Jelling}}, [[Denmark|Kingdom of Denmark]]
|death = c. 985/6 {{c|aged c. 75}}<br>[[Jomsborg]]
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'''Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson''' (Old Norse: Haraldr Gormsson; Danish: Harald Blåtand Gormsen; c. 911 – 985/6) was a [[Monarchy|King]] of [[Denmark]] and [[Norway]]. During the 10th century, Harald became a reluctant ally of [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] against his uncle, King [[Eric the Victorious|Eric]] of [[Sweden]], even after the young warrior offered him the hand of his sister, [[Gyrid of Sweden|Gyrid]].  


The Jomsvikings were a highly selective all-males Order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members as any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion.  
A secret member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], Harald had in his possession a dagger, which was the Devotion Prong of the [[Trident of Eden]]. He was later forced to renounce this dagger to Styrbjörn as a token of loyalty, though he ultimately abandoned the prince and fled with his army ahead of the decisive [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
During the 10th century, as [[Styrbjörn the Strong]], who was originally called Björn, was the son of Olof, a brother of King Eric, who died of poisoning when Björn was still a young boy. When he was 12 years old, he asked his uncle King Eric for his birthright, but was denied the co-rulership until he turned 16. One day he got into a fight with and killed a courtier, who had hit him on the nose with a drinking horn.
===Early life===
When he was 16, the Thing decided that he was not fit to be king, and instead appointed a man of low birth. His uncle Eric did not want him to stay at home, because of his violent nature and the complaints from the free farmers, so he gave him 60 well equipped longships, whereupon the frustrated boy took his sister Gyrid and left. Eric also called him "Styrbjörn", adding Styr- because of his nephew's unruly and quarrelsome nature.
In his early years, Harald converted to Christianity after being baptized by Bishop [[Poppa]]. After the ceremony, Poppa gave Harald a sacred dagger, which was given to him as a gift by [[Holy Roman Empire|Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor|Otto I]]. Receiving the dagger, Harald soon learned that it held special properties, which allowed its user to easily sway others to their whims and demands. Modern Templars would speculate that these powers allowed Harald to eventually unify Denmark under his rule.<ref name="CH7">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Seven</ref>
He ravaged the shores of the Baltic Sea and when he was twenty, took the stronghold of Jomsborg from its founder Palnetoke and became the ruler of the Jomsvikings. After some time he allied himself with the Danish king Harald Bluetooth and married his sister Gyrid to him. Styrbjörn married Harald's daughter Tyra, whom he was given by Harald for conquering Jomsborg.
Harald gave him even more warriors and now Styrbjörn set about taking the throne of Sweden. He sailed with a huge force which included 200 Danish longships in addition to his own Jomsvikings. When they arrived at Föret (Old Norse Fyris) in Uppland, he burnt the ships in order to force his men to fight to the end. However, the Danish force changed its mind and returned to Denmark. Styrbjörn marched alone with his Jomsvikings to Gamla Uppsala. His uncle was, however, prepared and had sent for reinforcements from all directions.
During the first two days, the battle was even. That evening, Eric went to the statue of Odin at the Temple at Uppsala, where he sacrificed. He promised Odin that if he won the battle, he would belong to Odin and arrive at Valhalla ten years from then. The next day, Eric threw his spear over the enemy and said, "I sacrifice you all to Odin". Styrbjörn and his sworn men stayed and died.


===Alliance with Styrbjörn===
In 985, Harald and his family caught sight of Styrbjörn and his fleet coming to his kingdom's shores.<ref name="TKCH29">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]'' – Chapter Twenty-Nine</ref> Within their initial meeting, Harald accepted Gyrid, Harald's sister, as his wife but still rejected his proposal to fight against his uncle, King Eric. Thus, Styrbjörn called his fleet to attack Harald's army despite their disadvantage in numbers. However, Harald underestimated Styrbjörn's own power and conviction as Styrbjörn managed to fight his way to Harald. Ultimately, Harald surrendered after being threatened by Styrbjörn's axe, and renounced control of his army to him.<ref name="CH1">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter One</ref>


(born c. 935) was a King of Denmark and Norway. During the 10th century, Harald became an ally of [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] against his uncle, King Eric of Sweden, after the young warrior offered him the hand of his sister, [[Gyrid of Sweden|Gyrid]].
After the battle, Harald was forced to accompany Styrbjörn to ensure his men remained loyal. He secretly tried using the Devotion Prong on Styrbjörn to sway him under his advice, but he noticed that Styrbjörn appeared to be immune to its power. Forced by his wife and her brother, he reluctantly joined Styrbjörn's fleet as it sailed towards [[Uppsala]].<ref name="CH7">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Seven</ref>


Harald was somehow in possession of one of the prongs of the [[Trident of Eden]].
While sailing across Laka [[Mälaren]], Harald remained mostly silent and still tried to use the prong on Styrbjörn, to no success. When Styrbjörn challenged him by claiming that he would let his men go if he tossed the dagger into the lake, Harald rejected the offer. He explained the history behind the dagger and how his and his men's freedom meant nothing in comparison.<ref name="CH13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Thirteen</ref>


==Reference==
Upon further sailing, the fleet was stopped by a palisade, which prevented the [[longship]]s from traveling to Uppsala. Harald and Styrbjörn's second-in-command, [[Palnatoke]], suggested either sailing with delay or retreating, but Styrbjörn ordered the army to abandon their boats and march through the forest. When Palnatoke headed to rest, Harald followed suit but was stopped by Styrbjörn, who accused him of leaving their fleet. Demanding the dagger, Harald rebuffed him. Styrbjörn responded by attacking and throwing him against a tree. Left with no choice, Harald tossed the dagger on the floor and left to rest with his men. The next day, Harald and his men retreated,<ref name="CH13"/> yet his daughter [[Thyra Haraldsdottir]] stayed behind to fight for Styrbjörn.<ref name="CH16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Sixteen</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]''
 
===Legacy===
Through his daughter, Thyra, who conceived a child with Styrbjörn during their wedding night,<ref name="CH19">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter Nineteen</ref> Harald was an ancestor of [[Sean Molloy]], a 21st century teenager.<ref name="TKCH13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]'' – Chapter Thirteen</ref>
 
The modern-day wireless technology standard {{Wiki|Bluetooth}} was named after and inspired by Harald's epithet.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – {{Cite|9 Apr 2022}}</ref>
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]''
*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
 
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 12 June 2025

Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Gormsson; Danish: Harald Blåtand Gormsen; c. 911 – 985/6) was a King of Denmark and Norway. During the 10th century, Harald became a reluctant ally of Styrbjörn the Strong against his uncle, King Eric of Sweden, even after the young warrior offered him the hand of his sister, Gyrid.

A secret member of the Templar Order, Harald had in his possession a dagger, which was the Devotion Prong of the Trident of Eden. He was later forced to renounce this dagger to Styrbjörn as a token of loyalty, though he ultimately abandoned the prince and fled with his army ahead of the decisive Battle of Fýrisvellir.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Early life[edit | edit source]

In his early years, Harald converted to Christianity after being baptized by Bishop Poppa. After the ceremony, Poppa gave Harald a sacred dagger, which was given to him as a gift by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I. Receiving the dagger, Harald soon learned that it held special properties, which allowed its user to easily sway others to their whims and demands. Modern Templars would speculate that these powers allowed Harald to eventually unify Denmark under his rule.[1]

Alliance with Styrbjörn[edit | edit source]

In 985, Harald and his family caught sight of Styrbjörn and his fleet coming to his kingdom's shores.[2] Within their initial meeting, Harald accepted Gyrid, Harald's sister, as his wife but still rejected his proposal to fight against his uncle, King Eric. Thus, Styrbjörn called his fleet to attack Harald's army despite their disadvantage in numbers. However, Harald underestimated Styrbjörn's own power and conviction as Styrbjörn managed to fight his way to Harald. Ultimately, Harald surrendered after being threatened by Styrbjörn's axe, and renounced control of his army to him.[3]

After the battle, Harald was forced to accompany Styrbjörn to ensure his men remained loyal. He secretly tried using the Devotion Prong on Styrbjörn to sway him under his advice, but he noticed that Styrbjörn appeared to be immune to its power. Forced by his wife and her brother, he reluctantly joined Styrbjörn's fleet as it sailed towards Uppsala.[1]

While sailing across Laka Mälaren, Harald remained mostly silent and still tried to use the prong on Styrbjörn, to no success. When Styrbjörn challenged him by claiming that he would let his men go if he tossed the dagger into the lake, Harald rejected the offer. He explained the history behind the dagger and how his and his men's freedom meant nothing in comparison.[4]

Upon further sailing, the fleet was stopped by a palisade, which prevented the longships from traveling to Uppsala. Harald and Styrbjörn's second-in-command, Palnatoke, suggested either sailing with delay or retreating, but Styrbjörn ordered the army to abandon their boats and march through the forest. When Palnatoke headed to rest, Harald followed suit but was stopped by Styrbjörn, who accused him of leaving their fleet. Demanding the dagger, Harald rebuffed him. Styrbjörn responded by attacking and throwing him against a tree. Left with no choice, Harald tossed the dagger on the floor and left to rest with his men. The next day, Harald and his men retreated,[4] yet his daughter Thyra Haraldsdottir stayed behind to fight for Styrbjörn.[5]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Through his daughter, Thyra, who conceived a child with Styrbjörn during their wedding night,[6] Harald was an ancestor of Sean Molloy, a 21st century teenager.[7]

The modern-day wireless technology standard Bluetooth was named after and inspired by Harald's epithet.[8]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter Seven
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan – Chapter Twenty-Nine
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter One
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter Thirteen
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter Sixteen
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter Nineteen
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan – Chapter Thirteen
  8. ↑ Discovery Tour: Viking Age – [citation needed]

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