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'''Osbert of Lunden''', better known by his self-adopted [[Rome|Roman]] name of '''Octavian Claudius Britannicus''', was an [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] collector with an interest in artifacts dating from the [[Roman Empire]], living in | '''Osbert of Lunden''', better known by his self-adopted [[Rome|Roman]] name of '''Octavian Claudius Britannicus''', was an [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] collector with an interest in artifacts dating from the [[Roman Empire]], living in [[Ravensthorpe]] during the 9th century. | ||
==Biography== | |||
Originally from [[Lunden]], Osbert developed an interest in subjects relating to the Roman Empire which that had once occupied [[England]] until the early 5th century. Osbert turned the interest into passion and soon became a collector, recovering Roman artifacts that had been left behind by the Romans.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> However, Osbert developed a rivalry with fellow collector [[Maximilian]], whom he deeply despised. At some point, Osbert lost a prized Roman legionnaire figurine, which was stolen by Maximilian.<ref name="Rivalry">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Rivalry for the Ages]]</ref> | |||
Around 873, Osbert left Lunden and moved north, coming upon a newly-established settlement by the name of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Mercia|Danish Mercia]]. Desiring to settle in the new hamlet, Osbert made camp in a small Roman ruin north of the longhouse. After some time, Osbert met [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], the step-sister of the settlement's jarl [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson|Sigurd]] who served as a stand-in until his return. Osbert introduced himself to Eivor and later had a proper house built for him, where he could properly store his artifacts. In addition to requesting Eivor to help him recover Roman artifacts throughout England,<ref name="ACV" /> Osbert also asked Eivor to travel to Lunden to recover the Roman legionnaire figurine that Maximilian had stolen for him. Eivor obliged and later returned with the figurine in hand.<ref name="Rivalry" /> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Osbert is a character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. He is voiced by [[Canada|Canadian]] actor [[Simon Lee Phillips]], who also voiced [[Brendan of Clonfert]] amongst other additional characters. | Osbert is a character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. He is voiced by [[Canada|Canadian]] actor [[Simon Lee Phillips]], who also voiced [[Brendan of Clonfert]] amongst other additional characters. | ||
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Osbert of Lunden, better known by his self-adopted Roman name of Octavian Claudius Britannicus, was an Anglo-Saxon collector with an interest in artifacts dating from the Roman Empire, living in Ravensthorpe during the 9th century.
Biography
Originally from Lunden, Osbert developed an interest in subjects relating to the Roman Empire which that had once occupied England until the early 5th century. Osbert turned the interest into passion and soon became a collector, recovering Roman artifacts that had been left behind by the Romans.[1] However, Osbert developed a rivalry with fellow collector Maximilian, whom he deeply despised. At some point, Osbert lost a prized Roman legionnaire figurine, which was stolen by Maximilian.[2]
Around 873, Osbert left Lunden and moved north, coming upon a newly-established settlement by the name of Ravensthorpe in Danish Mercia. Desiring to settle in the new hamlet, Osbert made camp in a small Roman ruin north of the longhouse. After some time, Osbert met Eivor Varinsdottir, the step-sister of the settlement's jarl Sigurd who served as a stand-in until his return. Osbert introduced himself to Eivor and later had a proper house built for him, where he could properly store his artifacts. In addition to requesting Eivor to help him recover Roman artifacts throughout England,[1] Osbert also asked Eivor to travel to Lunden to recover the Roman legionnaire figurine that Maximilian had stolen for him. Eivor obliged and later returned with the figurine in hand.[2]
Behind the scenes
Osbert is a character in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. He is voiced by Canadian actor Simon Lee Phillips, who also voiced Brendan of Clonfert amongst other additional characters.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
References