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|place = [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia| | |place = [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia|Danish Mercia]] | ||
|result = [[Vikings|Viking]] victory | |result = [[Vikings|Viking]] victory | ||
*[[Caustow Castle]] was sieged | *[[Caustow Castle]] was sieged | ||
*[[Britons|Briton]] [[Rhodri the Great|King Rhodri]] was captured by both [[Ivarr the Boneless|Ivarr Ragnarsson]] and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | *[[Britons|Briton]] [[Rhodri the Great|King Rhodri]] was captured by both [[Ivarr the Boneless|Ivarr Ragnarsson]] and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
*Rhodri later died at [[Manstone Rock]] after Ivarr performed a [[blood eagle]] | *Rhodri later died at [[Manstone Rock]] after Ivarr performed a [[blood eagle]] | ||
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The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]]. | The '''Assault on Caustow Castle''' took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century [[Viking expansion]] into [[England]]. It was fought between the forces of [[Sons of Ragnar]] and the [[Britons|Briton]] forces under King [[Rhodri the Great]]. | ||
Revision as of 07:15, 25 June 2023
The Assault on Caustow Castle took place in 873 in the middle stages of the 9th century Viking expansion into England. It was fought between the forces of Sons of Ragnar and the Briton forces under King Rhodri the Great.
The Assault on Caustow Castle
After evidence was found by the Sons of Ragnar's ally Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan of Ceolbert's death at the hands of the Britons, Ivarr gave cause to attack the Britons at Caustow Castle.[1] Travelling with Ivarr, they met his men outside the castle as they later initiated their assault. At the gate, Rhodri chastised Ivarr for their broken truce while Ragnarsson accused him of killing Ceolbert. Paying him no mind, Rhodri readied his men while Eivor, Ivarr, and their forces attacked the castle.[2]
Breaking through, the Vikings killed all the Briton soldiers while Ivarr and Eivor made their way into the throne room. Confronting Rhodri, Ivarr instigated a fight against the king. Despite his efforts, Rhodri fell unconsciousness after Ivarr knocked him out. Carrying Rhodri, Ivarr asked Eivor to accompany him away from the castle to view Rhodri's last moments.[2]
Aftermath
Traveling with Ivarr to Manstone Rock, Eivor reluctantly watched and stood by Ivarr, who performed a blood eagle onto a wounded Rhodri. After killing Rhodri, Ivarr offered Eivor to kill him in one glorious battle after their win. Leaving, Eivor was stopped by Ivarr, who revealed that he killed Ceolbert to stage an attack on the Britons and garner another victory as a king killer. Angered, Eivor fought against Ivarr. After a lengthy duel, Eivor bested Ivarr, who asked her to send him to Valhalla. After deciding his fate, Eivor returned with Ivarr's corpse and told the truth to Ubba Ragnarsson and Bishop Deorlaf. She also asked the bishop, who was the shire's new ealdorman, to tell Lady Angharad of Rhodri's unfounded death and that the punishment was dealt swiftly. Despite the outcome, Eivor garnered an alliance with the shire and its ealdorman.[2]
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References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla — Bloody Path to Peace
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla — King Killer