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'''Rhodri ap Merfyn''' (c. 820 – | '''Rhodri ap Merfyn''' (c. 820 – c. 875), also known as '''Rhodri Mawr''' (''Rhodri the Great''), became King of [[Kingdom of Gwynedd|Gwynedd]] in 844 and later {{Wiki|Kingdom of Powys|Powys}} and {{Wiki|Seisyllwg}}. In various histories, he was referred to as the King of [[Wales]]. He was the husband of [[Angharad ferch Meurig]], with whom he formed a unified and savvy leadership. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Rhodri was a robust and authoritarian king who would not hesitate to use violence against his enemies, especially against his nemesis Ivarr, whom he detested with all his soul.{{Fact|16 April 2021}} Despite being a devout Christian and faithful to his religion,{{Cite|16 April 2021}} he resorted to divination to know his fate, and his seers told him that only a [[dragon]] would be able to kill him.<ref name="WarWeary">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[War Weary]]</ref> | Rhodri was a robust and authoritarian king who would not hesitate to use violence against his enemies, especially against his nemesis Ivarr, whom he detested with all his soul.{{Fact|16 April 2021}} Despite being a devout Christian and faithful to his religion,{{Cite|16 April 2021}} he resorted to divination to know his fate, and his seers told him that only a [[dragon]] would be able to kill him.<ref name="WarWeary">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[War Weary]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | |||
Rhodri the Great is a character that appears in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. He is voiced by Welsh actor [[Paul Amos]], who also voiced [[Jacob Frye]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''.<ref name="Darby Tweet">{{Twitter|DarbyMcDevitt|status/1326150460873596928|Darby McDevitt|quote=Mr Paul Amos as King Rhodri, a little known distant cousin of Eminem. And a tough guy to boot.|image=|noimage=|backup=}}</ref> | |||
Rhodri's date of death has been a subject of much debate. The ''{{Wiki|Brut y Tywysogion}}'' records his death occurring at the Battle of Sunday in 873, while the ''{{Wiki|Annales Cambriae}}'' has the two events occurring in different years. {{Wiki|Egerton Phillimore}} recorded his death as 877 in his article ''Y Cymmroder''. The ''{{Wiki|Anglo-Saxon Chronicle}}'' states that Rhodri and his brother [[Gwriad ap Merfyn|Gwriad]] were killed in battle against the Mercians in 878.<ref name="Wiki"/> Most sources do agree with the island of {{wiki|Anglesey}} northwest of the Welsh mainland being the location of Rhodri's death as he fought against [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia]], rather than in Shropshire against Vikings as depicted in-game. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Rhodri ap Merfyn (c. 820 – c. 875), also known as Rhodri Mawr (Rhodri the Great), became King of Gwynedd in 844 and later Powys and Seisyllwg. In various histories, he was referred to as the King of Wales. He was the husband of Angharad ferch Meurig, with whom he formed a unified and savvy leadership.
Biography
Early rule
Born around 820 as the son of Merfyn Frych,[2] Rhodri ascended to the throne of Gwynedd in 844 following his father's death. Through his marriage to Angharad ferch Meurig, a princess of Seisyllwg, Rhodri eventually came to assimilate the numerous Welsh kingdoms under his rule. By 872, his kingdom largely comprised of what is now modern-day Wales and he was given the title of King of the Britons.[3]
As King of the Britons, Rhodri spent much of his reign defending the borders of his kingdom, often clashing against the Kingdom of Mercia in Western England. Following the Viking invasion, Rhodri also came to clash against the Viking invaders, and at one point, developed a bitter feud with the Viking leader Ivarr the Boneless. During one such encounter, Rhodri fought Ivarr and left a prominent scar on the Viking's face.[4][1]
Personality and traits
Rhodri was a robust and authoritarian king who would not hesitate to use violence against his enemies, especially against his nemesis Ivarr, whom he detested with all his soul. [citation needed] Despite being a devout Christian and faithful to his religion, [citation needed] he resorted to divination to know his fate, and his seers told him that only a dragon would be able to kill him.[4]
Gallery
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Rhodri meeting Deorlaf with his wife and captain -
Rhodri meeting his rival Ivarr once again -
Rhodri restrained after witnessing Ivarr murder Gwriad -
Rhodri confronting Eivor and Ivarr from his castle -
Rhodri confronted in his keep -
Rhodri brawling with Ivarr -
Rhodri before his torture and death -
Rhodri executed by means of the blood eagle
Behind the scenes
Rhodri the Great is a character that appears in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. He is voiced by Welsh actor Paul Amos, who also voiced Jacob Frye in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate.[5]
Rhodri's date of death has been a subject of much debate. The Brut y Tywysogion records his death occurring at the Battle of Sunday in 873, while the Annales Cambriae has the two events occurring in different years. Egerton Phillimore recorded his death as 877 in his article Y Cymmroder. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle states that Rhodri and his brother Gwriad were killed in battle against the Mercians in 878.[2] Most sources do agree with the island of Anglesey northwest of the Welsh mainland being the location of Rhodri's death as he fought against Ceolwulf II of Mercia, rather than in Shropshire against Vikings as depicted in-game.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – King Killer
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Rhodri the Great on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: Rhodri
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – War Weary
- ↑
Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) on Twitter "Mr Paul Amos as King Rhodri, a little known distant cousin of Eminem. And a tough guy to boot."