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A trusted advisor to Rhodri, Ynyr accompanied his king during the Britons invasions into [[Sciropscire]] in [[England|Western England]], then controlled by the [[Mercia|Kingdom of Mercia]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> Under Ynyr 's command, the Britons controlled the hamlet of [[Wesberie]], [[Wenlocan Outpost]] and the [[Dhustone Quarry]], the latter two used to house the [[Anglo-Saxon]] prisoners. When Mercia came under [[Viking]] domination in the early 870s, the Britons also came to combat against the additional [[Norse people|Norse]] [[Vikings]]. After Rhodri's brother [[Gwriad ap Merfyn|Gwriad]] was captured by the Viking leader [[Ivarr the Boneless]], Ynyr and Rhodri's wife [[Angharad ferch Meurig]] accompanied the king to [[Quatford]] to negotiate peace in exchange for Gwriad's safety and return.<ref name="War Weary">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[War Weary]]</ref>
A trusted advisor to Rhodri, Ynyr accompanied his king during the Britons invasions into [[Sciropscire]] in [[England|Western England]], then controlled by the [[Mercia|Kingdom of Mercia]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> Under Ynyr 's command, the Britons controlled the hamlet of [[Wesberie]], [[Wenlocan Outpost]] and the [[Dhustone Quarry]], the latter two used to house the [[Anglo-Saxon]] prisoners. When Mercia came under [[Viking]] domination in the early 870s, the Britons also came to combat against the additional [[Norse people|Norse]] [[Vikings]]. After Rhodri's brother [[Gwriad ap Merfyn|Gwriad]] was captured by the Viking leader [[Ivarr the Boneless]], Ynyr and Rhodri's wife [[Angharad ferch Meurig]] accompanied the king to [[Quatford]] to negotiate peace in exchange for Gwriad's safety and return.<ref name="War Weary">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[War Weary]]</ref>


At the church in Quatford, the Britons met with the Bishop [[Deorlaf]], who was appointed as a stand-in following the death of the shire's previous [[ealdorman]]. The meeting was soon joined by the [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], Ivarr and [[Ceolbert]], the son of the Mercian king [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia|Ceolwulf]]. Due to Ivarr's heated rivalry against Rhodri, peace in the church was barely contained between the Britons and the Saxons. After an attempt by Eivor to try and disfuse the situation with a sack of silver given by Deorlaf, Ivarr went on to slit Gwriad's throat, killing him and putting an end to any possible means of peace. Ynyr, Rhodri and Angharad then departed as the Britons were commanded to eliminate everyone in the church and town.<ref name="War Weary" />
At the church in Quatford, the Britons met with the Bishop [[Deorlaf]], who was appointed as a stand-in following the death of the shire's previous [[ealdorman]]. The meeting was soon joined by the [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], Ivarr and [[Ceolbert]], the son of the Mercian king [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia|Ceolwulf]]. Due to Ivarr's heated rivalry against Rhodri, peace in the church was barely contained between the Britons and the Saxons. After an attempt by Eivor to try and disfuse the situation with a sack of silver given by Deorlaf, Ivarr went on to slit Gwriad's throat, killing him and putting an end to any possible means of peace. Ynyr, Rhodri and Angharad then departed as the Britons were commanded to eliminate everyone in the church and town.<ref name="War Weary" />


===Death and aftermath===
===Death and aftermath===

Revision as of 23:59, 17 April 2023

"I'll pull your tongue through the back of your throat just to shut you up."
―Ynyr to Eivor, Ivarr and Ceolbert during the attack on Wesberie, c. 874[src]-[m]

Ynyr ap Cadfarch (died c. 874) was a Briton captain who served under King Rhodri the Great during the 9th century.

Biography

Incursions into England

Eivor: "Tell me...soldier...do you still hold sway with your king?"
Ynyr Ap Cadfarch: "He consults me for his every decision. If I push for war, he will agree. If I argue for peace, he will follow."
—Ynyr to Eivor during their meeting, c. 874[src]-[m]

A trusted advisor to Rhodri, Ynyr accompanied his king during the Britons invasions into Sciropscire in Western England, then controlled by the Kingdom of Mercia.[1] Under Ynyr 's command, the Britons controlled the hamlet of Wesberie, Wenlocan Outpost and the Dhustone Quarry, the latter two used to house the Anglo-Saxon prisoners. When Mercia came under Viking domination in the early 870s, the Britons also came to combat against the additional Norse Vikings. After Rhodri's brother Gwriad was captured by the Viking leader Ivarr the Boneless, Ynyr and Rhodri's wife Angharad ferch Meurig accompanied the king to Quatford to negotiate peace in exchange for Gwriad's safety and return.[2]

At the church in Quatford, the Britons met with the Bishop Deorlaf, who was appointed as a stand-in following the death of the shire's previous ealdorman. The meeting was soon joined by the shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir, Ivarr and Ceolbert, the son of the Mercian king Ceolwulf. Due to Ivarr's heated rivalry against Rhodri, peace in the church was barely contained between the Britons and the Saxons. After an attempt by Eivor to try and disfuse the situation with a sack of silver given by Deorlaf, Ivarr went on to slit Gwriad's throat, killing him and putting an end to any possible means of peace. Ynyr, Rhodri and Angharad then departed as the Britons were commanded to eliminate everyone in the church and town.[2]

Death and aftermath

Ivarr: "I'll broil you alive and feed your balls to chickens, Ynyr!"
Ynyr ap Cadfarch: "Ivarr! You lost on the beach at Mona, and you will lose here."
—Ynyr while clashing with Ivarr in Wesberie, c. 874[src]-[m]
Ynyr clashing against the trio in combat

Ynyr then returned Wesberie where he remained until he was given commands by King Rhodri. Seeking to push the Britons to giving in to peace talks, the trio consisting of Eivor, Ivarr and Ceolbert attacked and torched Wesberie, drawing Ynyr out to confront them. Ynyr and his men fought against the trio, eventually falling to their blade. His own spear, given to him by his father as a heirloom, was then taken into Eivor's possession.[3]

Sure enough, Ynyr's death along with the fall of other Briton-controlled locations in Sciropscire led the Britons to push for peace. Angharad herself met with Eivor and Deorlaf to negotiate for a peaceful departure from the shire once more.[3]

Equipment and skills

Ynyr was a noteworthy and capable soldier. His position of captain within Rhodri's army as well as being his most trusted advisor was a testament to his skills. In combat, Ynyr wielded his father's heirloom spear and a longsword which he used in his fight against Eivor, Ceolbert and Ivarr.[1]

Gallery

  • Ynyr meeting with Deorlaf alongside Rhodri and Angharad
    Ynyr meeting with Deorlaf alongside Rhodri and Angharad
  • Ynyr holding his spear and longsword in combat
    Ynyr holding his spear and longsword in combat

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – War Weary
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Bloody Path to Peace

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