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A '''Longship''' was a type of [[ship]] used widely by the [[ | A '''Longship''' was a type of [[ship]] used widely by the [[Vikings]] during their explorations and conquests. | ||
In the 9th century, the Viking [[Eivor]] commanded one while traversing the [[British Isles]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | In the 9th century, the Viking [[Eivor]] commanded one while traversing the [[British Isles]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
As the name suggests, longships were long and slender [[wood]]en ships. The bow was often decorated with carven, stylized figureheads.<ref>Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). [https://sea.mashable.com/entertainment/10349/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-valhalla-after-an-8-hour-bosslogic-livestream Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream]. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.</ref> During travel, shields were kept on the sides of the ship, within easy reach.<ref>{{Youtube|rKjUAWlbTJk|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer|UC0KU8F9jJqSLS11LRXvFWmg|Ubisoft}}</ref> | As the name suggests, longships were long and slender [[wood]]en ships. The bow was often decorated with carven, stylized figureheads.<ref name="Livestream">Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). [https://sea.mashable.com/entertainment/10349/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-valhalla-after-an-8-hour-bosslogic-livestream Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream]. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.</ref> During travel, shields were kept on the sides of the ship, within easy reach.<ref name="World Premiere Trailer">{{Youtube|rKjUAWlbTJk|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer|UC0KU8F9jJqSLS11LRXvFWmg|Ubisoft}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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A Longship was a type of ship used widely by the Vikings during their explorations and conquests.
In the 9th century, the Viking Eivor commanded one while traversing the British Isles.[1]
Characteristics
As the name suggests, longships were long and slender wooden ships. The bow was often decorated with carven, stylized figureheads.[2] During travel, shields were kept on the sides of the ship, within easy reach.[3]
Gallery
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Teaser image showcasing longships on the left
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel