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'''Ivarr the Boneless''' (died | '''Ivarr the Boneless''' (died 873), also known as '''Ivarr Ragnarsson''', was a [[Vikings|Viking]] leader who raided [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the 9th century. The son of the late [[Ragnar Lodbrok]], he was also the brother of [[Halfdan Ragnarsson|Halfdan]] and [[Ubba Ragnarsson|Ubba]], and made himself a name as the '''King Killer'''. | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*There are several theories as to how Ivarr got his monicker "the Boneless". Several of the sagas describe him as lacking legs or bones at all, while ''The Saga of Ragnar's Sons'' hints that he was impotent. | |||
*Contrary to his portrayal in the game, several of the sagas attest that Ivarr was physically unable to walk, due to a physical disability. As a result, the sagas state that he had to be carried around on a shield. | |||
*Another difference between the game and the sagas, is that Ivarr was wise, cunning and a master of strategy in battle. | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In mid-October 2020, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''{{'}}s narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] revealed on Twitter that the voice of Ivarr was provided by [[Eric Johnson]].<ref>{{Twitter|DarbyMcDevitt|status/1317068851725651968|Darby McDevitt|quote=Everyone is digging Ivarr the Boneless in our new preview, so give some love to @EricJJohnson79 for his mercurial portrayal of the man. There's more to come!. [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkcrCGEWkAYq1Ej.jpg pic.twitter.com/5Iau8MXEuE]| image=File:ACV Eric voices Ivarr.png}}</ref> | In mid-October 2020, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''{{'}}s narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] revealed on Twitter that the voice of Ivarr was provided by [[Eric Johnson]].<ref>{{Twitter|DarbyMcDevitt|status/1317068851725651968|Darby McDevitt|quote=Everyone is digging Ivarr the Boneless in our new preview, so give some love to @EricJJohnson79 for his mercurial portrayal of the man. There's more to come!. [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkcrCGEWkAYq1Ej.jpg pic.twitter.com/5Iau8MXEuE]| image=File:ACV Eric voices Ivarr.png}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center"> | <gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center"> | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Norsemen]] | [[Category:Norsemen]] | ||
[[Category:Vikings]] | [[Category:Vikings]] | ||
[[Category:Jarls]] | |||
[[Category:House of Munsö]] | [[Category:House of Munsö]] | ||
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Ivarr the Boneless (died 873), also known as Ivarr Ragnarsson, was a Viking leader who raided Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century. The son of the late Ragnar Lodbrok, he was also the brother of Halfdan and Ubba, and made himself a name as the King Killer.
Trivia
- There are several theories as to how Ivarr got his monicker "the Boneless". Several of the sagas describe him as lacking legs or bones at all, while The Saga of Ragnar's Sons hints that he was impotent.
- Contrary to his portrayal in the game, several of the sagas attest that Ivarr was physically unable to walk, due to a physical disability. As a result, the sagas state that he had to be carried around on a shield.
- Another difference between the game and the sagas, is that Ivarr was wise, cunning and a master of strategy in battle.
Behind the scenes
In mid-October 2020, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's narrative director Darby McDevitt revealed on Twitter that the voice of Ivarr was provided by Eric Johnson.[1]
Gallery
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Promotional art
Appearances
References
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Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) on Twitter "Everyone is digging Ivarr the Boneless in our new preview, so give some love to @EricJJohnson79 for his mercurial portrayal of the man. There's more to come!. pic.twitter.com/5Iau8MXEuE" (screenshot)
