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'''Niall Glúndub mac Áedo''' (died 919) was a King of [[Aileach]] and later {{Wiki|High King of Ireland}} who reigned in the late 9th and early 10th century. He was the son of [[Áed Findliath]] and the half-brother of [[Domnall mac Áeda]], with whom he shared kingship of Aileach. | '''Niall Glúndub mac Áedo''' (died 919)<ref>{{WP}}</ref> was a King of [[Aileach]] and later {{Wiki|High King of Ireland}} who reigned in the late 9th and early 10th century. He was the son of [[Áed Findliath]] and the half-brother of [[Domnall mac Áeda]], with whom he shared kingship of Aileach. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Around 881, [[ | Around 881, Kings Niall and Domnall were visited by a surprise visitor from [[Donegal]], ''[[jarl]]skona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]. Kings Niall and Domnall asked her what prompted her travels to Aileach. As a conversation ensured, the kings were oblivious to the coded messages between Eivor and her seemingly drunk cousin, [[Bárid mac Ímair]]. King Niall also accidentally revealed that Bárid and Flann's people were being held as hostages at the village's ringfort. The kings were soon kept busy by Bárid, while Eivor released the prisoners.<ref name="CourtingtheKings">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] − [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' − [[Courting the Kings]]</ref> | ||
The kings were taken as hostages as Eivor entered back into the kings' room. The kings were questioned of their actions, where they both admitted to being ordered by the {{Wiki|Abbot}} [[Eogan mac Cartaigh]]. Reluctant to speak, under fear of Eogan, Niall confirmed Domnall's words under fear of Flann's wrath. Both Kings Niall and Domnall admitted that Eogan was building an army to march to [[Clogher]]. As Bárid sent a message to King Flann, Kings Niall and Domnall were still held as hostages.<ref name="CourtingtheKings" /> | |||
Around 882, after the defeat and death of the {{Wiki|Ollam}}h Druid, Abbot Eogan,<ref name="ASoS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Wrath of the Druids'' − [[A Scourging of Snakes]]</ref> King Niall was one of the attendees of a meeting in [[Durrow]] that summoned High King Flann. In the meeting, an initial decision was made to enforce a druid inquisition after the recent events with Eogan and the [[Children of Danu]] | Around 882, after the defeat and death of the {{Wiki|Ollam}}h Druid, Abbot Eogan,<ref name="ASoS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Wrath of the Druids'' − [[A Scourging of Snakes]]</ref> King Niall was one of the attendees of a meeting in [[Durrow]] that summoned High King Flann. In the meeting, an initial decision was made to enforce a druid inquisition after the recent events with Eogan and the [[Children of Danu]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Wrath of the Druids'' − [[The Cost of Betrayal]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Niall is a historical character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | Niall is a historical character introduced in ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'', the 2021 [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla downloadable content|downloadable]] expansion for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. Historically, Niall only began to rule alongside Domnall in the early 9th century, becoming sole king of Ailech in 911. However, the expansion's main story takes place between 879 and 882, during which time Domnall and Niall are portrayed as Ailech's co-kings. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[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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[[Category:Uí Néill]] | [[Category:Uí Néill]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:10, 31 May 2026
Niall Glúndub mac Áedo (died 919)[1] was a King of Aileach and later High King of Ireland who reigned in the late 9th and early 10th century. He was the son of Áed Findliath and the half-brother of Domnall mac Áeda, with whom he shared kingship of Aileach.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Around 881, Kings Niall and Domnall were visited by a surprise visitor from Donegal, jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir. Kings Niall and Domnall asked her what prompted her travels to Aileach. As a conversation ensured, the kings were oblivious to the coded messages between Eivor and her seemingly drunk cousin, Bárid mac Ímair. King Niall also accidentally revealed that Bárid and Flann's people were being held as hostages at the village's ringfort. The kings were soon kept busy by Bárid, while Eivor released the prisoners.[2]
The kings were taken as hostages as Eivor entered back into the kings' room. The kings were questioned of their actions, where they both admitted to being ordered by the Abbot Eogan mac Cartaigh. Reluctant to speak, under fear of Eogan, Niall confirmed Domnall's words under fear of Flann's wrath. Both Kings Niall and Domnall admitted that Eogan was building an army to march to Clogher. As Bárid sent a message to King Flann, Kings Niall and Domnall were still held as hostages.[2]
Around 882, after the defeat and death of the Ollamh Druid, Abbot Eogan,[3] King Niall was one of the attendees of a meeting in Durrow that summoned High King Flann. In the meeting, an initial decision was made to enforce a druid inquisition after the recent events with Eogan and the Children of Danu.[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Niall is a historical character introduced in Wrath of the Druids, the 2021 downloadable expansion for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Historically, Niall only began to rule alongside Domnall in the early 9th century, becoming sole king of Ailech in 911. However, the expansion's main story takes place between 879 and 882, during which time Domnall and Niall are portrayed as Ailech's co-kings.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids (first appearance)
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Niall Glúndub on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Wrath of the Druids − Courting the Kings
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Wrath of the Druids − A Scourging of Snakes
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Wrath of the Druids − The Cost of Betrayal