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'''Alortun''' (''lit.: farmstead of the alders'') | '''Alortun''' (''lit.: farmstead of the alders'') was a [[Viking]] camp located by the [[Air River]] in [[Yorkshire]], [[England]]. During the 9th century, it was headed by [[Faravid]], a close companion of [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 876, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to the camp to rendezvous with Faravid and his men. Before meeting with Faravid, Eivor overheard a conversation about lack of glory and wealth from | In 876, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] traveled to the camp to rendezvous with Faravid and his men. Before meeting with Faravid, Eivor overheard a conversation about lack of glory and wealth from Halfdan from [[Ulf]] to Faravid. Upon her arrival, Eivor greeted Faravid while Ulf was not pleased and told the "[[Raven|crow]]" to go back [[Ravensthorpe|home]]. Eivor retorted by threatening to physically harm him to teach a lesson. Faravid soon dismissed his warrior from their company.<ref name="HonorHasTwoEdges">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Has Two Edges]]</ref> | ||
Upon his leave, Ulf spat on the ground, in defiance to Eivor's presence. Faravid and Eivor talked about [[raid]]ing and how the [[Picts]] were following suit to raid [[Elmet Monastery]]. Further on, Faravid asked why Eivor was really here, since his numbers are sufficient enough. Eivor responded and Faravid took her word. From here, Faravid commanded his men to go against Picts, as Eivor joined in their effort.<ref name="HonorHasTwoEdges"/> | Upon his leave, Ulf spat on the ground, in defiance to Eivor's presence. Faravid and Eivor talked about [[raid]]ing and how the [[Picts]] were following suit to raid [[Elmet Monastery]]. Further on, Faravid asked why Eivor was really here, since his numbers are sufficient enough. Eivor responded and Faravid took her word. From here, Faravid commanded his men to go against Picts, as Eivor joined in their effort.<ref name="HonorHasTwoEdges"/> | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 23 February 2022
Alortun (lit.: farmstead of the alders) was a Viking camp located by the Air River in Yorkshire, England. During the 9th century, it was headed by Faravid, a close companion of Halfdan Ragnarsson.
History
In 876, the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan traveled to the camp to rendezvous with Faravid and his men. Before meeting with Faravid, Eivor overheard a conversation about lack of glory and wealth from Halfdan from Ulf to Faravid. Upon her arrival, Eivor greeted Faravid while Ulf was not pleased and told the "crow" to go back home. Eivor retorted by threatening to physically harm him to teach a lesson. Faravid soon dismissed his warrior from their company.[1]
Upon his leave, Ulf spat on the ground, in defiance to Eivor's presence. Faravid and Eivor talked about raiding and how the Picts were following suit to raid Elmet Monastery. Further on, Faravid asked why Eivor was really here, since his numbers are sufficient enough. Eivor responded and Faravid took her word. From here, Faravid commanded his men to go against Picts, as Eivor joined in their effort.[1]
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Bird's view of Alortun
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