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{{ | '''Melun''' is a commune in the {{Wiki|Seine-et-Marne}} department of [[France]]. During the [[Middle Ages|medieval period]], the city served as the home of a [[Clan Elgring|clan]] of [[Viking]]s led by [[Sigfred]], and gave its name to the region of [[Melunois]], encompassing the areas west and south of [[Paris]]. | ||
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==History== | |||
Melun began as a former {{Wiki|Gauls|Gaulish}} town named '''Meledunum''' in antiquity. When Gaul came under [[Roman Empire|Roman]] rule, the town was visited by the prominent Roman general [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> | |||
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Centuries later after the end of Roman rule in Gaul, Melun became part of [[Francia|Kingdom]] founded by the [[Franks]] and the areas surrounding the settlement were eventually settled by [[Norse people]] from [[Scandinavia]]. By the 9th century, Melun had been settled by a clan of Vikings led by Sigfred alongside his brother [[Sinric]].<ref name="ACV" /> During the reign of [[Charles the Fat]], however, the settlement came under increasing attacks by the Frankish army who sought to drive out the Norse settlers. The death of Sinric prompted Sigfred to plan and lead a [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|siege]] on the city of Paris.<ref name="Warlord">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Warlord of Melun]]</ref> | |||
The increasing tensions led Sinric's daughter [[Toka Sinricsdottir|Toka]] to travel to [[England]] to enlist the aid of the [[Raven Clan]]'s ''[[Jarl|jarlskona]]'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="Strangers Bearing Gifts">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Strangers Bearing Gifts]]</ref> Together with Frankish rebel [[Pierre]], Toka brought Eivor to Melun to meet with her uncle and discuss the planned siege.<ref name="Warlord" /> | |||
On 23 April 1430, [[Jeanne d'Arc]], now dismissed from her role in the French Army, celebrated Easter Mass sadly alongside her "shadow" [[Gabriel Laxart]] and her "flower" [[Fleur]]. However, learning [[Compiègne]] was still resisting the [[England|English]], she and two hundred of her loyal men marched towards the city after regaining some hope.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 29</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACV SoP Melun - Concept Art 1.jpg|Concept art | |||
ACV SoP Melun - Concept Art 2.jpg|Concept art | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' | |||
*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACV}} | {{ACV}} | ||
[[Category:Locations in Melunois]] | |||
[[Category:Communes of France]] | [[Category:Communes of France]] | ||
[[Category:Towns in France]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:06, 28 May 2026
Melun is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of France. During the medieval period, the city served as the home of a clan of Vikings led by Sigfred, and gave its name to the region of Melunois, encompassing the areas west and south of Paris.
History[edit | edit source]
Melun began as a former Gaulish town named Meledunum in antiquity. When Gaul came under Roman rule, the town was visited by the prominent Roman general Julius Caesar.[1]
Centuries later after the end of Roman rule in Gaul, Melun became part of Kingdom founded by the Franks and the areas surrounding the settlement were eventually settled by Norse people from Scandinavia. By the 9th century, Melun had been settled by a clan of Vikings led by Sigfred alongside his brother Sinric.[1] During the reign of Charles the Fat, however, the settlement came under increasing attacks by the Frankish army who sought to drive out the Norse settlers. The death of Sinric prompted Sigfred to plan and lead a siege on the city of Paris.[2]
The increasing tensions led Sinric's daughter Toka to travel to England to enlist the aid of the Raven Clan's jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir.[3] Together with Frankish rebel Pierre, Toka brought Eivor to Melun to meet with her uncle and discuss the planned siege.[2]
On 23 April 1430, Jeanne d'Arc, now dismissed from her role in the French Army, celebrated Easter Mass sadly alongside her "shadow" Gabriel Laxart and her "flower" Fleur. However, learning Compiègne was still resisting the English, she and two hundred of her loyal men marched towards the city after regaining some hope.[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art -
Concept art
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Heresy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]