Gerhild

Gerhild was a Viking shieldmaiden who fought under her leader Rollo in 9th century England.

Biography

Gerhild was a childhood friend of Rollo, but grew to combat and argue against his every decision and action of his leadership. Jealous, she grew to despise Rollo, despite swearing to be his "sword-sister." Traveling to Essexe and fighting with Rollo, Gerhild aided her leader after they were asked by Ealdorman Birstan and his wife Estrid to "abduct" her so she could escape her loveless marriage. However, the plan failed as Estrid remained at Colcestre. Angry, she saw Rollo leave to drink and fool around and decided to betray him to the Saxons. After Rollo left, she spoke to a Saxon soldier about their camp but was noticed by Lork. Within the same day, the camp was attacked while Gerhild was nowhere to be found. Along with Lork, Gerhild was tied up by a remaining warrior while the rest of the company was captured.

Upon his return, Rollo and his new ally, the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir, saw the majority of his warriors gone and Lork and Gerhild tied up. Believing there was a traitor, Rollo enlisted Eivor to interrogate Lork and Gerhild. After talking with both of them, Eivor lastly accused one of them as the traitor. From there, Rollo and Eivor left to find and rescue his warriors at Port Walton.

Behind the scenes

Depending on Eivor's choices, Gerhild either died by Rollo's hand after Eivor accused her of being a traitor or escaped after betraying Estrid and Rollo to the Saxons.

Gallery

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  Gerhild and Lork tied up at their camp
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  Gerhild interrogated by Eivor

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla