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| − | '''Lore:''' Sigurd was born the second child and only son of Amund Shatter-hip Geirmundson in 860. Amund | + | '''Lore:''' Sigurd was born the second child and only son of Amund Shatter-hip Geirmundson in 860. Although originally from Trøndelag Amund was restless in his youth and served many Viking lords as a shipwright and warrior. After serving Harald Finehair in his wars, he was rewarded with a farm in Raumarike where he settled after marrying Sigurd’s mother. |
| − | + | As a boy Sigurd was tutored by Dag Ormseeker, a famous skald and rune-wise galdr who lived nearby in Vestfold. Sigurd learned the runes and other seidr skills along with the skaldic traditions. Amund also taught his son the skills of a woodsman. | |
Nearly a hundred years ago a troll named Rjodbrand came to Raumarike. He terrorized the people for many years until the people were able to convince him to leave the people in peace. Rjodbrand lived far from them in a hidden valley deep in the woods. It came that one winter a great storm blew down from the north - the worst in living memory. Rjodbrand stirred from his valley and slaughtered six families and their animals leaving their bones to be found by their neighbors come spring. A local hothead named Thorgeir volunteered to slay the beast in retribution. Eight other men joined him including Visund. Sigurd was among them too since he knew the land better then anyone and was one of the few who could find the troll's home. When they confronted Rjodbrand, the troll leaped forward lopping Thorgeir's head form his shoulders. The remaining men fled from the troll, save Sigurd and Visund. 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. | Nearly a hundred years ago a troll named Rjodbrand came to Raumarike. He terrorized the people for many years until the people were able to convince him to leave the people in peace. Rjodbrand lived far from them in a hidden valley deep in the woods. It came that one winter a great storm blew down from the north - the worst in living memory. Rjodbrand stirred from his valley and slaughtered six families and their animals leaving their bones to be found by their neighbors come spring. A local hothead named Thorgeir volunteered to slay the beast in retribution. Eight other men joined him including Visund. Sigurd was among them too since he knew the land better then anyone and was one of the few who could find the troll's home. When they confronted Rjodbrand, the troll leaped forward lopping Thorgeir's head form his shoulders. The remaining men fled from the troll, save Sigurd and Visund. 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, the itch to stretch his legs spurred Sigurd to leave home and seek his own fame and glory. He came to Trøndelag where his uncle Bjarni arranged him transport on a merchant ship to Ireland, and from Ireland to Wales. Sigurd hoped to join the war band of the Great Heathen Army that had warred in England since Ragnar Lodbrok's death some years earlier. King Guthrum | + | Shortly after, the itch to stretch his legs spurred Sigurd to leave home and seek his own fame and glory. He came to Trøndelag where his uncle Bjarni arranged him transport on a merchant ship to Ireland, and from Ireland to Wales where he joined the service of Ubbe Ragnarsson. Sigurd hoped to join the war band of the Great Heathen Army that had warred in England since Ragnar Lodbrok's death some years earlier. At that time, both King Guthrum of the Danelaw and Ubbe Ragnarsson were preparing to invade Wessex, the last Saxon kingdom in England. Ubbe and fought through the winter. In January of 878 Ubbe fell and the Saxons captured his raven banner at the battle of Cynuit. Sigurd was ashamed that he had not fallen beside his chief. As he took shelter with a few other survivors a stranger appeared by the fire and gave him the hide of a wolf. The stranger spoke to Sigurd and told him that on the next night he would transform into a wolf and steal back the Raven Banner and avenge his liege lord's death. Sigurd did as the stranger said and retrieved the banner, after tearing the throat from 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. A Christian priest among them claimed Sigurd to be a servant of hell. The Priest had seen Sigurd the night before and recognized his eyes as the eyes of the demon wolf. Sigurd laughed but did not deny the priest and there was a fight. The Vikings defeated the West Saxons easily. Sigurd then drowned the priest in the nearby ocean as an offering to Njord before setting sail. From then on Sigurd was 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 and his small band then joined Guthrum's army and took part in the defeat at Edington. | + | Sigurd and his small band then joined Guthrum's army and took part in the defeat at Edington. During the two week siege of Chippenham where Gurthrum took shelter, Sigurd and thirty warriors sortied the enemy for food. With every attack Sigurd was sure to leave the bodies of the Saxons hung in the trees as an offering to Odinn. But Odinn had abandoned them. Guthrum bent the knee to the White Christ, disgusted Sigurd took possession of a ship and set about raiding Ireland until the next year. A great storm blew their vessel many hundreds of miles away from Ireland found another isle. As Sigurd would discover it was the home of the [[Birdpeople]], the Isle of Wind and Bone. Sigurd mapped the island and traded with the inhabitants. But before he could depart a pluckling named [[Cyrano]] warned him of the treachery the birdfolk were planning. They ambushed them at their ship but the Sword-Norse were strong and easily defeated the birdmen. Without mercy they raided other villages for a fortnight leaving the Isle with chests full of fine gemstones. |
| − | After a month at sea sailing against the winds, the crew | + | After a month at sea sailing against the winds towards iceland, the crew spotted a large iceburg with what looked like a blue man on it. Sigurd knew that what is carried by the sea to a man must be important. So he picked up the blue creature who was an [[orc]] named Gϋv. After restocking in Iceland Sigurd and his crew set off for Norway. While visiting his uncle, Bjarni, Sigurd met with two other captains. Together they formed a Viking fleet and raided in the Baltic. Visund also joined him there. One night, while ashore, the party was ambushed by a large Slavic levy. It was a terrifying battle which only left [[Argun]], [[Gϋv]], Sigurd, and Visund alive. They burned the ship as a funeral pyre for their dead brothers and set off on foot. |
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Revision as of 19:58, 2 March 2014
Sigurd Amundson
Other Titles:
- Shit-Storm
- Marshal of Tir Asleen (2013-present)
- Jarl of the Húskarlar (formerly)
Race: Norsemen, Ogre on his mother's side.
Realm: Tir Asleen
Unit:
Other Affiliations:
- Karanduawn Ogre Tribe
- formerly of The Húskarlar
Fighting Since: Fall 2012
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.
Sigurd first learned the sport of Bel in Tir Asleen. Originally he was entirely devoted to the red sword but eventually found love for sword and board (which he is much better at). He was elected Marshal (secretary) in the Spring of 2013.
Sigurd grew up in Ormsgard in the 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 Shatter-hip Geirmundson in 860. Although originally from Trøndelag Amund was restless in his youth and served many Viking lords as a shipwright and warrior. After serving Harald Finehair in his wars, he was rewarded with a farm in Raumarike where he settled after marrying Sigurd’s mother. As a boy Sigurd was tutored by Dag Ormseeker, a famous skald and rune-wise galdr who lived nearby in Vestfold. Sigurd learned the runes and other seidr skills along with the skaldic traditions. Amund also taught his son the skills of a woodsman.
Nearly a hundred years ago a troll named Rjodbrand came to Raumarike. He terrorized the people for many years until the people were able to convince him to leave the people in peace. Rjodbrand lived far from them in a hidden valley deep in the woods. It came that one winter a great storm blew down from the north - the worst in living memory. Rjodbrand stirred from his valley and slaughtered six families and their animals leaving their bones to be found by their neighbors come spring. A local hothead named Thorgeir volunteered to slay the beast in retribution. Eight other men joined him including Visund. Sigurd was among them too since he knew the land better then anyone and was one of the few who could find the troll's home. When they confronted Rjodbrand, the troll leaped forward lopping Thorgeir's head form his shoulders. The remaining men fled from the troll, save Sigurd and Visund. 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, the itch to stretch his legs spurred Sigurd to leave home and seek his own fame and glory. He came to Trøndelag where his uncle Bjarni arranged him transport on a merchant ship to Ireland, and from Ireland to Wales where he joined the service of Ubbe Ragnarsson. Sigurd hoped to join the war band of the Great Heathen Army that had warred in England since Ragnar Lodbrok's death some years earlier. At that time, both King Guthrum of the Danelaw and Ubbe Ragnarsson were preparing to invade Wessex, the last Saxon kingdom in England. Ubbe and fought through the winter. In January of 878 Ubbe fell and the Saxons captured his raven banner at the battle of Cynuit. Sigurd was ashamed that he had not fallen beside his chief. As he took shelter with a few other survivors a stranger appeared by the fire and gave him the hide of a wolf. The stranger spoke to Sigurd and told him that on the next night he would transform into a wolf and steal back the Raven Banner and avenge his liege lord's death. Sigurd did as the stranger said and retrieved the banner, after tearing the throat from 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. A Christian priest among them claimed Sigurd to be a servant of hell. The Priest had seen Sigurd the night before and recognized his eyes as the eyes of the demon wolf. Sigurd laughed but did not deny the priest and there was a fight. The Vikings defeated the West Saxons easily. Sigurd then drowned the priest in the nearby ocean as an offering to Njord before setting sail. From then on Sigurd was 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 and his small band then joined Guthrum's army and took part in the defeat at Edington. During the two week siege of Chippenham where Gurthrum took shelter, Sigurd and thirty warriors sortied the enemy for food. With every attack Sigurd was sure to leave the bodies of the Saxons hung in the trees as an offering to Odinn. But Odinn had abandoned them. Guthrum bent the knee to the White Christ, disgusted Sigurd took possession of a ship and set about raiding Ireland until the next year. A great storm blew their vessel many hundreds of miles away from Ireland found another isle. As Sigurd would discover it was the home of the Birdpeople, the Isle of Wind and Bone. Sigurd mapped the island and traded with the inhabitants. But before he could depart a pluckling named Cyrano warned him of the treachery the birdfolk were planning. They ambushed them at their ship but the Sword-Norse were strong and easily defeated the birdmen. Without mercy they raided other villages for a fortnight leaving the Isle with chests full of fine gemstones.
After a month at sea sailing against the winds towards iceland, the crew spotted a large iceburg with what looked like a blue man on it. Sigurd knew that what is carried by the sea to a man must be important. So he picked up the blue creature who was an orc named Gϋv. After restocking in Iceland Sigurd and his crew set off for Norway. While visiting his uncle, Bjarni, Sigurd met with two other captains. Together they formed a Viking fleet and raided in the Baltic. Visund also joined him there. One night, while ashore, the party was ambushed by a large Slavic levy. It was a terrifying battle which only left Argun, Gϋv, Sigurd, and Visund alive. They burned the ship as a funeral pyre for their dead brothers and set off on foot.
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
-Eriador Halloween Event 2013
-Wolfpack Opener 2014
