Viking expansion
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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 was overcome by grief, crying out that God had abandoned his people and that nothing remained but chaos. Feeling pity for him, the Viking raider killed him without a second thought.[1]
Nearly a century later in 873, the Vikings returned to Great Britain to expand. One such Viking was Eivor, later affiliate of the Hidden Ones. They were met with opposition from King Alfred of Wessex.[2]
North Atlantic
North America
At some point during the Early Middle Ages, Vikings had traveled as far as North America. During a fight, one viking's sword was broken and its fragments scattered northeast region of North America, including what would become New York City, the Hudson River Valley, and the islands of the North Atlantic.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
References