Whale Clan
The Whale Clan was a Norse clan which originated from Norway during the 9th century. Led by Ergon Blade-Tongue, the clan was locked in constant battle with Rig Reidarasson's clan.[1]
One spring, Ergon accused Rig's family of using black seidr and they were captured and burnt alive. Though Rig vowed revenge for this vile act, King Hadon, at Ergon's urging, had issued an order of exile against Rig and his lover, Solveig. The pair packed their belonging and left at dusk, but snuck back into the village at night. The pair then killed Ergon and removed his leg as a trophy, causing Hadon to issue a bounty on the couple and for Ergon's son, Bolli Ergonsson, to vow revenge on them.[2]
Bolli eventually made his way to England, where Rig and Solveig had established Goldness, and allied with rival kigdoms. He kidnapped Solveig, planning to torture her. Rig had his men carry their ships onto the hills nearing Bolli's stronghold, sending the soldiers into a frenzy thinking the golden dragonheads of the ships were actual monsters coming after them. In the turmoil, Rig managed to save Solveig and kill Bolli.[3]
Some time later, during Rig's return from Constantinople, a woman claiming to be Bolli's sister managed to kill Rig, saying she would return to Norway as a queen.[4]
Members[edit | edit source]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Rigsogur: II. The Tricking of Ergon Blade-Tongue
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Rigsogur: III. The Lay of Solveig
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Rigsogur: VI.The Golden Dragon Who Climbed Mountains
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Rigsogur: IX. The Death of the One Who Heard Voices