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The earliest known Viking [[Lindisfarne raid|raid]] was that of [[Lindisfarne]], on 6 January 793. During the raid, an unidentified [[Viking raider]] fought against and defeated a [[Saxons|Saxon]] warrior, whom he then offered the chance to join his clan. However, the Saxon, overcome with grief, cried out that God had abandoned his people and that nothing remained but chaos. Pitying him, the Viking raider killed the Saxon without a second thought.<ref name="Lindsifarne">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files|Otso Berg's Profile: "Lindsifarne"]]</ref> | The earliest known Viking [[Lindisfarne raid|raid]] was that of [[Lindisfarne]], on 6 January 793. During the raid, an unidentified [[Viking raider]] fought against and defeated a [[Saxons|Saxon]] warrior, whom he then offered the chance to join his clan. However, the Saxon, overcome with grief, cried out that [[Christianity|God]] had abandoned his people and that nothing remained but chaos. Pitying him, the Viking raider killed the Saxon without a second thought.<ref name="Lindsifarne">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files|Otso Berg's Profile: "Lindsifarne"]]</ref> | ||
Nearly a century later in 873, the Vikings returned to Great Britain to expand. One such Viking was [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], a later affiliate of the [[Hidden Ones]]. They were met with opposition from King [[Alfred the Great|Alfred of Wessex]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | Nearly a century later in 873, the Vikings returned to Great Britain to expand. One such Viking was [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], a later affiliate of the [[Hidden Ones]]. They were met with opposition from King [[Alfred the Great|Alfred of Wessex]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | ||
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The Viking expansion is the process in which the Vikings sailed most of the North Atlantic, looting, pillaging, and settling as they went.
Britain and Ireland
England
The earliest known Viking raid was that of Lindisfarne, on 6 January 793. During the raid, an unidentified Viking raider fought against and defeated a Saxon warrior, whom he then offered the chance to join his clan. However, the Saxon, overcome with grief, cried out that God had abandoned his people and that nothing remained but chaos. Pitying him, the Viking raider killed the Saxon without a second thought.[1]
Nearly a century later in 873, the Vikings returned to Great Britain to expand. One such Viking was Eivor Varinsdottir, a later affiliate of the Hidden Ones. They were met with opposition from King Alfred of Wessex.[2]
North Atlantic
North America
By the Early Middle Ages, Vikings had traveled as far as North America. The earliest known Viking explorer to reach North America was Leif Ericson, reaching L'Anse aux Meadows. According to Viking myths and sagas, Ericson founded a colony there in the area known as Vinland. They also discovered what is now Newfoundland.[3]
During a fight, one Viking's sword was broken and its fragments scattered throughout the northeast region of North America, including what would become New York City, the Hudson River Valley, and the islands of the North Atlantic.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
References