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The '''Jomsvikings''' were an order of [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[Bandit|brigands]] | }} | ||
The '''Jomsvikings''' were an order of [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[Bandit|brigands]] active during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by [[Palnatoke]], they were a highly selective all-male order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members; any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the 9th century, a group of Jomsvikings were part of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[raid]]ing party.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | During the late 9th century, a group of Jomsvikings were part of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[raid]]ing party.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | ||
In the late 10th century, [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] defeated Palnatoke in a duel, assuming | In the late 10th century, [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] defeated the Jomsviking leader Palnatoke in a duel, assuming leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings subsequently joined Styrbjörn and his army on their journey to [[Sweden]] to overthrow Styrbjörn's uncle, King [[Eric the Victorious]]. However, the army's march was repeatedly hindered by Eric's men, including [[Östen Jorundsson]] and the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Thorvald Hjaltason]], and the Jomsvikings suffered heavy losses, with Palnatoke himself being slain by Thorvald during a night [[raid]] on Styrbjörn's camp.<ref name="FotG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]''</ref> | ||
In 1043, King {{Wiki|Magnus I of Norway}} decided to put an end to the Jomsvikings and so attacked their fortress of Jomsborg, killing many of its inhabitants. A blow the mercenaries never recovered from, as soon after their dwindling numbers became zero.<ref>{{WP|Jomsvikings}}</ref> | The order's new ''de facto'' leader, [[Gorm]], reluctantly maintained the Jomsvikings' alliance with Styrbjörn, until the prince saved his and his men's lives during an ambush by Eric's men. This feat impressed Gorm and he swore fealty to Styrbjörn like Palnatoke before him. However, at the [[Battle of Fýrisvellir]], Styrbjörn's army was ultimately defeated by Eric's forces, with Gorm and most of the Jomsvikings perishing during the fight.<ref name="FotG"/> | ||
In 1043, King {{Wiki|Magnus the Good|Magnus I of Norway}} decided to put an end to the Jomsvikings and so attacked their fortress of Jomsborg, killing many of its inhabitants. A blow the mercenaries never recovered from, as soon after their dwindling numbers became zero.<ref>{{WP|Jomsvikings}}</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Jomsvikings appear in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' set in the late | Jomsvikings appear in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', set in the late 9th century, as mercenaries who can be hired as part of Eivor's longship crew to assist in raids. However, this is anachronistic since the Jomsvikings are believed to have been founded nearly a century later by [[Harald Bluetooth]] or Palnatoke. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' | ||
*''[[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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Latest revision as of 15:11, 12 May 2026
The Jomsvikings were an order of Viking mercenaries or brigands active during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by Palnatoke, they were a highly selective all-male order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members; any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion.
History[edit | edit source]
During the late 9th century, a group of Jomsvikings were part of Eivor Varinsdottir's raiding party.[1]
In the late 10th century, Styrbjörn the Strong defeated the Jomsviking leader Palnatoke in a duel, assuming leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings subsequently joined Styrbjörn and his army on their journey to Sweden to overthrow Styrbjörn's uncle, King Eric the Victorious. However, the army's march was repeatedly hindered by Eric's men, including Östen Jorundsson and the Hidden One Thorvald Hjaltason, and the Jomsvikings suffered heavy losses, with Palnatoke himself being slain by Thorvald during a night raid on Styrbjörn's camp.[2]
The order's new de facto leader, Gorm, reluctantly maintained the Jomsvikings' alliance with Styrbjörn, until the prince saved his and his men's lives during an ambush by Eric's men. This feat impressed Gorm and he swore fealty to Styrbjörn like Palnatoke before him. However, at the Battle of Fýrisvellir, Styrbjörn's army was ultimately defeated by Eric's forces, with Gorm and most of the Jomsvikings perishing during the fight.[2]
In 1043, King Magnus I of Norway decided to put an end to the Jomsvikings and so attacked their fortress of Jomsborg, killing many of its inhabitants. A blow the mercenaries never recovered from, as soon after their dwindling numbers became zero.[3]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Jomsvikings appear in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, set in the late 9th century, as mercenaries who can be hired as part of Eivor's longship crew to assist in raids. However, this is anachronistic since the Jomsvikings are believed to have been founded nearly a century later by Harald Bluetooth or Palnatoke.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
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