Sigurd

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Sigurd Amundson

Raven Banner of the Great Heathen Army lead by Ragnar Lodbrok's sons.

Marshal of Tir Asleen (2012-present)

Sigurd at Okfest 2013

Other Titles: called "the Red", formerly Jarl of the Húskarlar, Shit-Storm

Race: Human Viking, mid 9th Century, from Norway
Realm: Tir Asleen
Unit:
Other Affiliations: formerly of The Húskarlar

About: Sigurd has a way with names and lore and has come to know many more people than even more experienced fighters. Sigurd is always willing to learn how to better his combat and arsenal. He is a loyal warrior. Like any good Norseman, Sigurd ignores the cold. You may recognize him by his war paint - before battle Sigurd reddens his beard in preparation for the fight to come. Also, you may see his six-foot greatsword, Ithrund.

Sigurd grew up in the frozen north alongside his kinsman, Visund. Although they do not share blood Visund is as a brother to him.

Lore: Sigurd was born the second child and only son of Amund Geirmundson in 860. Amund was born in Trondelag but had settled in Romarike after meeting Sigurd's mother. Amund had many adventures in his youth including sailing with Bjorn Ironsides on the great raid of Rome. After his return he settled at became a farmer and carpenter often building ships for Harald Finehair, the king, in Oslo.

When Sigurd was born his family was visited by a stranger wearing gray robes and a pointed hat. He told Amund that when Sigurd came of age he was to be sent to Vestfold to be mentored by Dag Ormseeker, a famous skald and rune-wise wizard. Amund did as told and Sigurd was educated by Dag in the rune ways as well as in combat by his father.

Sigurd spent more time in the forests of Romarike than anywhere else. None new the land better then he and none were better hunters. It came that one winter a great storm blew a troll down from the Jotunheim mountains. The winter was so bad that many farms lost contact with the rest of the community. When the spring thawed they locals found that nearly a score of people had been eaten by a troll named Rjodbrand. Sigurd was chosen to track the beast and lead a band of Danish heroes to slay it. When they found Rjodbrand the troll struck down the Dane's leader and they fled. Only Sigurd and his old friend Visund stood against him. While Visund wrestled the troll to the ground Sigurd grabbed the troll's sword, Ithrund - the only weapon able to pierce the beast's hide - and stabbed him through, pinning him to the ground and killing him.

Shortly after Sigurd left home to seek his own fame and glory. He came to Trondelag where his uncle Bjarni arranged him transport to England. Sigurd hoped to join the war band of the Great Heathen Army which had warred in England since Ragnar Lodbrok's death some years earlier. It came that Sigurd was in Ubbe Ragnarsson's army when Ubbe fell and his raven banner was captured by the Saxons. Sigurd was ashamed that he had not fallen beside his chief and prayed to Odin for guidance. A stranger then appeared by the fire and gave him the furry hide of a wolf. He said, "Tomorrow is a Hunter's Moon. At nightfall you will transfrom into a wolf. Go into the Saxon's fort and you will retrieve the raven banner." Sigurd did as the stranger said and retrieved the banner and killed Ubbe's killer, Odda of Devon who was commander of the Saxon army. The next day a party of mounted warriors tracked him back to his camp where he and a few other Norsemen took refuge. There was a Christian priest with them who claimed Sigurd to be possessed by the devil and could transform into a wolf at will. Sigurd did not deny the priest. The armed party attacked but the Vikings were able to defeat them despite being outnumbered. Sigurd then drowned the priest in the nearby river. From then on Sigurd was known to be a Úlfhéðnar, or a warrior blessed by Odin to fight with the cunning ferocity of a wolf and who could transform into one at the will of Odin.

Sigurd despised the remaining Viking kings in England, all of which had abandoned the gods and turned to the White Christ. So he and his small band of warriors built a ship and began to sail and raid their way back to Norway.

Sigurd using Sword and Board: Melcaorme XI 2013

Fighting Since: Fall 2012
Events Attended:
-Oktoberfest 2012
-Eriador Halloween 2012
-Wolfpack Opener 2013
-Spring War 2013: the year of the Fiat battle and the love of the Montana Lady.
-Melcaorme XI: Birth of the Güv Log.
June Eriador Event
-Prelude I
-Oktoberfest 2013