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{{Quote|Done? That was to announce my arrival. Now, I leave this world. Enjoy your life.|Harek last words to Eivor, 870s.|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla|Old Man on the Edge}} | {{Quote|Done? That was to announce my arrival. Now, I leave this world. Enjoy your life.|Harek last words to Eivor, 870s.|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla|Old Man on the Edge}} | ||
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|name = Harek Gand | |name = Harek Gand | ||
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|image = | |image = ACV Harek Gand.png | ||
|birth = | |birth = | ||
|death = died 870s<br>[[Fannaraki Summit]], [[Rygjafylke]], [[Norway]] | |death = died 870s<br>[[Fannaraki Summit]], [[Rygjafylke]], [[Norway]] | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In his early years, Harek faithfully served under King [[Halfdan the Black]] and participated in his campaigns to subdue the neighbouring petty kingdoms.<ref name="Old Man">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Old Man on the Edge]]</ref> During a battle against King [[Sigtryg Eysteinsson|Sigtyg]] of {{Wiki|Romerike|Raumarike}},<ref name="Halfdan the Black">{{WP|Halfdan the Black}}</ref>, Harek shot an arrow under King Sigtyg's left arm, | In his early years, Harek faithfully served under King [[Halfdan the Black]] and participated in his campaigns to subdue the neighbouring petty kingdoms.<ref name="Old Man">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Old Man on the Edge]]</ref> During a battle against King [[Sigtryg Eysteinsson|Sigtyg]] of {{Wiki|Romerike|Raumarike}},<ref name="Halfdan the Black">{{WP|Halfdan the Black}}</ref>, Harek shot an arrow under King Sigtyg's left arm, allowing Halfdan to kill him and claim his kingdom. For this deed, Harek was gifted a [[bow]] by Halfdan as a reward.<ref name="Old Man" /> After Halfdan died in 860 when he drowned in a frozen lake<ref name="Halfdan the Black" />, Harek helped to recover his body from the lake. Halfdan's son [[Harald Fairhair|Harald]] gifted Harek a silver harpoon head as a gift.<ref name="Old Man" /> | ||
In his later years, Harek became fearful that his belongings, included the prized treasures he received, would be sold off by his children. Thus, he decided to packed them into straw-filled crates with the intention of throwing it off the cliffs to "accompany" him in the [[Valhalla|afterlife]]. Harek travelled up the [[Fannaraki Summit]] with a horse wagon, unloading his cargo next to a cliff. There, Harek was found by [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]], who was puzzled by his load of cargo. Harek requested her help in throwing down the creates, which she agreed to do so. Once that was completed, Harek thanked her for her efforts and immediately jumped off the cliff to his death.<ref name="Old Man" /> | In his later years, Harek became fearful that his belongings, included the prized treasures he received, would be sold off by his children. Thus, he decided to packed them into straw-filled crates with the intention of throwing it off the cliffs to "accompany" him in the [[Valhalla|afterlife]]. Harek travelled up the [[Fannaraki Summit]] with a horse wagon, unloading his cargo next to a cliff. There, Harek was found by [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]], who was puzzled by his load of cargo. Harek requested her help in throwing down the creates, which she agreed to do so. Once that was completed, Harek thanked her for her efforts and immediately jumped off the cliff to his death.<ref name="Old Man" /> | ||
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ACV Old Man on the Edge 2.png|Harek meeting Eivor and requesting her help | |||
ACV Old Man on the Edge 6.png|Harek thanking Eivor for her help | |||
ACV Old Man on the Edge 7.png|Harek running off the cliff | |||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:49, 25 May 2026
Harek Gand (died 870s) was a former Viking who lived in Norway during the 9th century.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In his early years, Harek faithfully served under King Halfdan the Black and participated in his campaigns to subdue the neighbouring petty kingdoms.[1] During a battle against King Sigtyg of Raumarike,[2], Harek shot an arrow under King Sigtyg's left arm, allowing Halfdan to kill him and claim his kingdom. For this deed, Harek was gifted a bow by Halfdan as a reward.[1] After Halfdan died in 860 when he drowned in a frozen lake[2], Harek helped to recover his body from the lake. Halfdan's son Harald gifted Harek a silver harpoon head as a gift.[1]
In his later years, Harek became fearful that his belongings, included the prized treasures he received, would be sold off by his children. Thus, he decided to packed them into straw-filled crates with the intention of throwing it off the cliffs to "accompany" him in the afterlife. Harek travelled up the Fannaraki Summit with a horse wagon, unloading his cargo next to a cliff. There, Harek was found by Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan, who was puzzled by his load of cargo. Harek requested her help in throwing down the creates, which she agreed to do so. Once that was completed, Harek thanked her for her efforts and immediately jumped off the cliff to his death.[1]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Harek meeting Eivor and requesting her help -
Harek thanking Eivor for her help -
Harek running off the cliff
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Old Man on the Edge
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Halfdan the Black on Wikipedia