Alferth
Alferth (died 985) was a Viking warrior and part of Östen Jorundsson's company during the 10th century.
Biography
In 985, while camped at Fyrisvellir, Alferth was threatened by Skarpe for laughing at him for believing the tale of Hrólfr Kraki scattering gold across the field. Before things could escalate, however, Östen reminded them that there would be no in-fighting until Eric the Victorious dismissed them.[1] While at the camp, he and other warriors were chosen by skald and Swedish Hidden One Thorvald Hjaltason to be part of his mission for King Eric.[2]
Having built a palisade at Lake Mälaren under Thorvald's orders, Alferth then followed Östen's lead about placing snares within Mirkwood and lacing them with a deadly poison. While some of Styrbjörn the Strong's warriors fell victim to their traps, Alferth joined Östen on some attack and flee tactics to lessen their numbers. However, their tactics spurred Styrbjörn and the Jomsvikings to attack. While Östen's party held their own, Styrbjörn managed to easily kill two of his men. When Alferth came to attack, he suffered the same quick fate and died by Styrbjörn's axe. Upon Alferth's death, Östen ordered his men to retreat.[3][4]
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References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter 9
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter 10
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter 15
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter 16