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Vikings were Norse people mainly from Scandinavia, who from the late 8th century to the early 11th century, raided and traded with their neighboring countries. This period of time (793–1066), eventually became known as the Viking Age.
History
In 793, during the Lindisfarne raid, a Viking raider fought against and defeated a Saxon warrior, whom he then offered the chance to join his clan. However, the Saxon was overcome by grief, crying out that God had abandoned his people and that nothing remained but chaos. Feeling pity for him, the Viking raider killed him without a second thought.[1]
Nearly a century later in 873, the Vikings returned to Great Britain to expand. One such Viking was Eivor Varinsdottir, later affiliate of the Hidden Ones. They were met with opposition from King Alfred of Wessex. During period, the Anglo-Saxons referred to the Viking invaders as Danes.[2]
Another century later in around 984, the Viking Assassin and skald Þórvaldr Hjaltason participated in the Battle of Fýrisvellir against Styrbjörn the Strong.[3]
Other Vikings settled eastwards, laying the foundations of modern Russia, and sailing down the Dnieper River to raid Constantinople, only to be driven back by the Byzantines. Despite the Vikings’ losses, the Byzantines allowed these Rus’ Vikings to trade in the city. In 911 CE, the Byzantine Emperor, Basil II, received a force of 8,000 Rus Viking mercenaries to serve as his bodyguards.[4] These warriors became known as the Varangian Guard, and were active well after the Fall of Constantinople. In the early 16th century, the mentor of the Italian Assassins, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, encountered several Varangians employed by the Byzantine Templars during his search for the Masyaf Keys in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu.[5]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (as Varangians)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned in audio file only)
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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