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The '''Jomsvikings''' were an order of [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[Bandit|brigands]] which operated during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by [[Palnatoke]], they were a highly selective all-male Order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members as any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion. | The '''Jomsvikings''' were an order of [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[Bandit|brigands]] which operated during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by [[Palnatoke]], they were a highly selective all-male Order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members as any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the 9th century, a group of Jomsvikings were part of [[Eivor]]'s raiding party.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/30/answers-to-our-biggest-questions-about-assassins-creed-valhalla|title=Answers To Our Biggest Questions About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla|first=Joe|last=Juba|work=Game Informer|date=30-04-2020|accessdate=19 May 2020}}</ref> | During the 9th century, a group of Jomsvikings were part of [[Eivor]]'s raiding party.<ref name="Game Informer">{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/30/answers-to-our-biggest-questions-about-assassins-creed-valhalla|title=Answers To Our Biggest Questions About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla|first=Joe|last=Juba|work=Game Informer|date=30-04-2020|accessdate=19 May 2020}}</ref> | ||
In the late 10th century, [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] defeated Palnatoke in a duel, assuming the leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings later joined Styrbjörn in battle against his uncle King [[Eric the Victorious]].<ref> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]''</ref> | In the late 10th century, [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] defeated Palnatoke in a duel, assuming the leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings later joined Styrbjörn in battle against his uncle King [[Eric the Victorious]].<ref name="Fate of the Gods"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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The Jomsvikings were an order of Viking mercenaries or brigands which operated during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by Palnatoke, they were a highly selective all-male Order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members as any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion.
History
During the 9th century, a group of Jomsvikings were part of Eivor's raiding party.[1]
In the late 10th century, Styrbjörn the Strong defeated Palnatoke in a duel, assuming the leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings later joined Styrbjörn in battle against his uncle King Eric the Victorious.[2]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Juba, Joe (30-04-2020). Answers To Our Biggest Questions About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Game Informer. Retrieved on 19 May 2020.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods
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