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The '''Jomsvikings''' were an order of [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[Bandit|brigands]] which operated during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by [[Palnatoke]], they were a highly selective all-male Order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members as any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion. | The '''Jomsvikings''' were an order of [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[Bandit|brigands]] which operated during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by [[Palnatoke]], they were a highly selective all-male Order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members as any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion. | ||
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In the late 10th century, [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] defeated Palnatoke in a duel, assuming the leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings later joined Styrbjörn in battle against his uncle King [[Eric the Victorious]].<ref name="Fate of the Gods"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]''</ref> | In the late 10th century, [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] defeated Palnatoke in a duel, assuming the leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings later joined Styrbjörn in battle against his uncle King [[Eric the Victorious]].<ref name="Fate of the Gods"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]''</ref> | ||
In 1043, King {{Wiki|Magnus I of Norway}} decided to put an end to the Jomsvikings and so attacked their fortress of Jomsborg, killing many of its inhabitants. A blow the mercenaries never recovered from, as soon after their dwindling numbers became zero.<ref>{{WP|Jomsvikings}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 13:04, 18 June 2021
The Jomsvikings were an order of Viking mercenaries or brigands which operated during the 10th and 11th centuries. Founded by Palnatoke, they were a highly selective all-male Order which required adherence to a strict code of conduct in order to instill a sense of military discipline among its members as any violation of these rules could be punished with immediate expulsion.
History
During the 9th century, a group of Jomsvikings were part of Eivor Varinsdottir's raiding party.[1]
In the late 10th century, Styrbjörn the Strong defeated Palnatoke in a duel, assuming the leadership of the Order. The Jomsvikings later joined Styrbjörn in battle against his uncle King Eric the Victorious.[2]
In 1043, King Magnus I of Norway decided to put an end to the Jomsvikings and so attacked their fortress of Jomsborg, killing many of its inhabitants. A blow the mercenaries never recovered from, as soon after their dwindling numbers became zero.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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