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The '''River Severn''' (Welsh: ''Afon Hafren'') is a river that crosses [[Wales]] and [[England]]. It is the longest river in [[Great Britain]]. | |||
The '''River Severn''' is a river that crosses [[Wales]] and [[England]]. In | ==Geography== | ||
Rising in Wales, the Severn flows by the settlements of [[Llanidloes]] and [[Caersws]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[River Raids]]''</ref> in the county of {{Wiki|Kingdom of Powys|Powys}}. In [[Shropshire]], England, it flows through [[Bomere Lake]], by [[Wenlocan Abbey]] and [[Quatford]], then through [[Dudmastun Lake]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> It is the longest river that runs through the historical kingdom of [[Mercia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids'' – Vagn's River Map</ref> | |||
In south western England, on the tidal reaches of the Severn, a bore can form where the rising tide moves into the Severn's estuary and the surging water forces its way upstream in a series of waves.<ref>{{WP|Severn bore}}</ref> This phenomenon causes the Severn to reverse course, presenting a hazard to the unwary.<ref name="database">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Database: River Severn]]</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[ | The English name "Severn" and Welsh name "Hafren" both ultimately derive from the Proto-Celtic word ''Sabrina'', possibly from an older form ''samarosina'', meaning "land of summertime fallow."<ref>{{WP|River Severn}}</ref> According to [[Geoffrey of Monmouth]]'s ''[[The History of the Kings of Britain]]'', the river is named after [[Sabrina|a Welsh princess]] who was supposedly drowned in its waters by her step-mother.<ref>{{WP|Hafren}}</ref> | ||
The [[Roman Empire|Romans]] built many settlements and fortifications along the banks of the Severn, recognizing its value as a trading and military route.<ref name="database"/> | |||
In the 870s, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Vagn]] learned from his scouts that the River Severn played a part in the legend of [[Saint George]], leading to [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] searching for his legacy.<ref name="Legend">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids'' – [[The Legend of Saint George]]</ref> She eventually found his [[Saint George's Bracers|bracers]] and [[Saint George's Trousers|trousers]] inside [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxon]] fortifications along the river.<ref name="Treasure">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids'' – [[Treasures of River Severn]]</ref> Inside the [[Northern Monastery]], she also found a clue that allowed her to locate the [[River Dee]] on the northern border of Powys.<ref name="Legacy">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids'' – [[The Legacy of Saint George]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The River Severn flows through the modern English counties of [[Shropshire]], {{Wiki|Worcestershire}} and [[Gloucestershire]]. The city of [[Gloucester]] is located by the river. | |||
The Severn is a navigable river, introduced as the Afon Hafren in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', although only the Shropshire section is identified in the base game. However, references to "Sabrina of the Severn" do occur in Gloucestershire, such as the statues at [[Sabrina's Spring]] and the [[Druid's Cottage]], and the latter's associated main quest [[Clues and Riddles]]. | |||
An unidentified body of water that flows southward by Gloucester resembles the lower section of the Severn, though it is not connected to the Afon Hafren in the north, and instead splits into the similarly named [[River Avon|River Afon]] and the [[River Thames]], for the purposes of convenient longship travel during gameplay. Despite flowing near Gloucester, the continuing southward course of the River Afon, through [[Hampshire]] to the [[English Channel]], indicates that it is the [[River Avon]]. | |||
An alternative portrayal of the Severn was added through the [[River Raids]] update released on 17 February 2021, featuring Saxon-occupied settlements in Wales, along with the river's mouth that Eivor's longship first passes through. Except for the two waterfalls by the Northern Monastery, the River Raids location depicts the waters of the river flowing upstream throughout its course. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{c|as "Afon Hafren"}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[River Raids]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Rivers of England]] | [[Category:Rivers of England]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:32, 19 July 2025
The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) is a river that crosses Wales and England. It is the longest river in Great Britain.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Rising in Wales, the Severn flows by the settlements of Llanidloes and Caersws[1] in the county of Powys. In Shropshire, England, it flows through Bomere Lake, by Wenlocan Abbey and Quatford, then through Dudmastun Lake.[2] It is the longest river that runs through the historical kingdom of Mercia.[3]
In south western England, on the tidal reaches of the Severn, a bore can form where the rising tide moves into the Severn's estuary and the surging water forces its way upstream in a series of waves.[4] This phenomenon causes the Severn to reverse course, presenting a hazard to the unwary.[5]
History[edit | edit source]
The English name "Severn" and Welsh name "Hafren" both ultimately derive from the Proto-Celtic word Sabrina, possibly from an older form samarosina, meaning "land of summertime fallow."[6] According to Geoffrey of Monmouth's The History of the Kings of Britain, the river is named after a Welsh princess who was supposedly drowned in its waters by her step-mother.[7]
The Romans built many settlements and fortifications along the banks of the Severn, recognizing its value as a trading and military route.[5]
In the 870s, the Viking Vagn learned from his scouts that the River Severn played a part in the legend of Saint George, leading to shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan searching for his legacy.[8] She eventually found his bracers and trousers inside Saxon fortifications along the river.[9] Inside the Northern Monastery, she also found a clue that allowed her to locate the River Dee on the northern border of Powys.[10]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The River Severn flows through the modern English counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The city of Gloucester is located by the river.
The Severn is a navigable river, introduced as the Afon Hafren in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, although only the Shropshire section is identified in the base game. However, references to "Sabrina of the Severn" do occur in Gloucestershire, such as the statues at Sabrina's Spring and the Druid's Cottage, and the latter's associated main quest Clues and Riddles.
An unidentified body of water that flows southward by Gloucester resembles the lower section of the Severn, though it is not connected to the Afon Hafren in the north, and instead splits into the similarly named River Afon and the River Thames, for the purposes of convenient longship travel during gameplay. Despite flowing near Gloucester, the continuing southward course of the River Afon, through Hampshire to the English Channel, indicates that it is the River Avon.
An alternative portrayal of the Severn was added through the River Raids update released on 17 February 2021, featuring Saxon-occupied settlements in Wales, along with the river's mouth that Eivor's longship first passes through. Except for the two waterfalls by the Northern Monastery, the River Raids location depicts the waters of the river flowing upstream throughout its course.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (as "Afon Hafren")
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids – Vagn's River Map
- ↑
Severn bore on Wikipedia
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: River Severn
- ↑ River Severn on Wikipedia
- ↑ Hafren on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids – The Legend of Saint George
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids – Treasures of River Severn
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids – The Legacy of Saint George