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imported>Darman36 →Legacy: I believe Ubba actually refused to accept weregild, yes? Just recall there's politicking mess with him and Guthrum over it. Will need more particulars from mid-/later chapters |
imported>Soranin i'm pretty sure Guthrum just lied to geirmund about there being no wergild |
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'''Fasti''' (died c. 870) was a [[Vikings|Viking]] warrior who went to [[England]] during the [[Viking expansion]], in the late 9th century. He was kinsman to [[Ubba Ragnarsson]]. | '''Fasti''' (died c. 870) was a [[Vikings|Viking]] warrior who went to [[England]] during the [[Viking expansion]], in the late 9th century. He was kinsman to [[Ubba Ragnarsson]]. | ||
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==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
After | After [[Halfdan Ragnarsson|Halfdan]] learned of Fasti's murder, he demanded either ''{{Wiki|weregild}}'' of eighteen pounds or Geirmund's death in compensation.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 22</ref> His commander, [[Krok]], decided to hunt the [[Hel-hides]] and their leader, believing it would be enough to have Halfdan make him a ''[[jarl]]''.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 18</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 01:53, 24 February 2022
Fasti (died c. 870) was a Viking warrior who went to England during the Viking expansion, in the late 9th century. He was kinsman to Ubba Ragnarsson.
Biography
One day, Fasti came upon Geirmund Hel-hide while collecting oysters for food. Geirmund introduced himself, and asked whether there was room at the fire for him, as he was alone and hungry. Fasti gave Geirmund the basket of oysters for him to carry, leading him to their camp at Ancarig, where the Danes had stationed themselves, wanting to see if the anchorite Torthred could die twice, believing he was a living-dead creature.[1]
They ate, and, a short time later, Fasti surprised Geirmund as he stole one of their boats. Fasti drew breath to shout an alarm, but Geirmund plunged his knife in Fasti's throat before he could, killing him.[1]
Legacy
After Halfdan learned of Fasti's murder, he demanded either weregild of eighteen pounds or Geirmund's death in compensation.[2] His commander, Krok, decided to hunt the Hel-hides and their leader, believing it would be enough to have Halfdan make him a jarl.[3]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 9
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 22
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 18
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