Styrbjörn the Strong

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Styrbjörn the Strong (died c. 985) was a legendary Scandinavian prince and the son of the Swedish King Olof who was immortalized in the Norse sagas. His original name was Björn Olofsson and Styr- was added by his uncle Eric the Victorious when he grew up, as an epithet meaning that he was restless and violent.

Styrbjörn and his sister, Gyrid, became famous for their feud against their father's successor, their uncle King Eric, gathering allies to overthrow him during the 10th century.

He is an ancestor of Sean Molloy, a 21st century teenager working for the rogue Templar Isaiah.

History

Legacy

In late 2016, Styrbjörn's descendant Sean Molloy relived his memories under the supervision of Templars Victoria Bibeau and Isaiah at the Aerie facility. After Isaiah went rogue, he kidnapped Sean to further explore his memories in a secluded and secured area. Suffering from an extreme case of the Bleeding Effect, Sean experienced a hallucination of Styrbjörn, who appeared in the abandoned Animus room and convinced him to free himself from his restraints.

Later, during Sean and Isaiah's final confrontation, Sean challenged him to a duel, prompting Isaiah to ask whether he was speaking to Styrbjörn or Sean.

Personality and traits

Harald Bluetooth attempted multiple times to use the Devotion Prong to influence Styrbjörn, but to no avail. The prince appeared unaffected by the artifact's powers, swearing loyalty only to himself. This immunity to the Piece of Eden surprised Harald, who repeatedly tried and failed to control him. It is likely that Styrbjörn possessed a high concentration of Isu DNA, granting him resistance to the artifact's effects, though this remains unconfirmed.

Gallery

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  Concept art by Studio Lounak

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants