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'''Havelok''' (died 870s), also known as '''The Billhook''', was a [[Vikings|Viking]] member of the [[Wardens of Wealth]] sect of the [[Order of the Ancients]] who operated in [[Lincolnshire|Lincolnscire]] in [[England]] during the 9th century. | '''Havelok''' (died 870s), also known as '''The Billhook''', was a [[Vikings|Viking]] member of the [[Wardens of Wealth]] sect of the [[Order of the Ancients]] who operated in [[Lincolnshire|Lincolnscire]] in [[England]] during the 9th century. Holding the title of Palatinus, Havelok resided in a villa near the Lincoln Town Hall. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Havelok came to England along with the [[Great Heathen Army]] during the [[Viking expansion|invasion]] of the island in the 860s. While serving, Havelok was recognized by a member of the Order for his quick and ruthless intelligence, and thus introduced him to the Bishop of Lincoln [[Herefrith]], who was a member of the Order in his own right. Havelok joined the Order and became an apprentice to the bishop, thereby gaining stature and experience. By the 870s, thanks to his connection with the Bishop, Havelok became an established landowner and farmer in [[Lincoln]], where he primarily worked on bribing the shire [[soldier]] | Havelok came to England along with the [[Great Heathen Army]] during the [[Viking expansion|invasion]] of the island in the 860s. While serving, Havelok was recognized by a member of the Order for his quick and ruthless intelligence, and thus introduced him to the Bishop of Lincoln [[Herefrith]], who was a member of the Order in his own right. Havelok joined the Order and became an apprentice to the bishop, thereby gaining stature and experience. By the 870s, thanks to his connection with the Bishop, Havelok became an established landowner and farmer in [[Lincoln]], where he primarily worked on bribing the shire [[soldier|soldiers]] to do his bidding.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> | ||
The [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] found a [[Order of the Ancients clues|clue]], which gave the title, The Billhook, after assassinating [[Patrick]], The Anvil. The clue led Eivor to search an [[Aelfgarstun]] farm northwest of [[Lincoln]] in [[Lincolnshire]]. Upon searching inside the premise, Eivor came across another clue on top of a barrel of goods. The clue revealed both the location and the name of The Billhook: Havelok. The location was seen to be his villa near the town hall of Lincoln. Upon checking the premise, Eivor found and assassinated Havelok inside his abode and thus his influence over the city.<ref name="ACV" /> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*As an apprentice to [[Herefrith|The Crozier]], this led to an apparent mentorship between two Order members that appeared in Eivor's journey. This union compares to the upbringing from [[Audun|The Vault]] towards [[Grigorii|The Needle]] in [[York|Jorvik]].<ref> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Pricking the Needle]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Havelok's cryptonym of "{{Wiki|Billhook}}" may be a reference to his occupation as a farmer, given its usage as an agriculture tool. | *Havelok's cryptonym of "{{Wiki|Billhook}}" may be a reference to his occupation as a farmer, given its usage as an agriculture tool. | ||
*His name is possibly a variation of the name Havelock, which is of [[Scandinavia|Scandinavian]] and {{Wiki|Old Norse}} origin meaning "sea competition." | |||
His name is possibly a variation of the name Havelock, which is of [[Scandinavia]] | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Havelok (died 870s), also known as The Billhook, was a Viking member of the Wardens of Wealth sect of the Order of the Ancients who operated in Lincolnscire in England during the 9th century. Holding the title of Palatinus, Havelok resided in a villa near the Lincoln Town Hall.
Biography
Havelok came to England along with the Great Heathen Army during the invasion of the island in the 860s. While serving, Havelok was recognized by a member of the Order for his quick and ruthless intelligence, and thus introduced him to the Bishop of Lincoln Herefrith, who was a member of the Order in his own right. Havelok joined the Order and became an apprentice to the bishop, thereby gaining stature and experience. By the 870s, thanks to his connection with the Bishop, Havelok became an established landowner and farmer in Lincoln, where he primarily worked on bribing the shire soldiers to do his bidding.[1]
The Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir found a clue, which gave the title, The Billhook, after assassinating Patrick, The Anvil. The clue led Eivor to search an Aelfgarstun farm northwest of Lincoln in Lincolnshire. Upon searching inside the premise, Eivor came across another clue on top of a barrel of goods. The clue revealed both the location and the name of The Billhook: Havelok. The location was seen to be his villa near the town hall of Lincoln. Upon checking the premise, Eivor found and assassinated Havelok inside his abode and thus his influence over the city.[1]
Trivia
- As an apprentice to The Crozier, this led to an apparent mentorship between two Order members that appeared in Eivor's journey. This union compares to the upbringing from The Vault towards The Needle in Jorvik.[2]
Behind the scenes
- Havelok's cryptonym of "Billhook" may be a reference to his occupation as a farmer, given its usage as an agriculture tool.
- His name is possibly a variation of the name Havelock, which is of Scandinavian and Old Norse origin meaning "sea competition."
Appearances
References