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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 Varinsdottir'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]

In 1043, King Magnus I of Norway decided to put an end to the Jomsvikings and so attacked their fortress of Jomsborg, killing many of its inhabitants. A blow the mercenaries never recovered from, as soon after their dwindling numbers became zero.[3]

Behind the scenes

Jomsvikings appear in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla set in the late 800s as mercenaries who can be hired as part of Eivor's longship crews to assist in raids. This is anachronistic as the Jomsviking are stated to have been founded nearly a century later by Harald Bluetooth or Palantoke.

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