In 870, Ivar will fade from history forever. But not even the greatest viking can cheat death. Through cunning and confidence, he has united a great number of Norse warbands under his banner, and won great victories on these foreign shores. 'Rumors say that Ivar is weak of body, but no one can claim he is weak of mind. Will you follow in history's footsteps and have your bloody vengeance, or stake out a new path for Halfdan?' With the help of his brother Ivar, he has wrestled the control of York from King Ælla's hands. 'The first wave of the invasion has gone very well for Halfdan Whiteshirt. Will you lay all of England under Norse rule, or vanquish the Great Heathen Army from Anglo-Saxon soil?' Halfdan Whiteshirt

But all hope is not lost, and a great hero could still turn the tide of history. The Anglo-Saxon kings have lost battle after battle - their future looks bleak indeed. The brothers have since established a firm foothold in York and The Isles. Upon hearing the news, Ragnarr's sons set sail for England to avenge their father. 'Two years ago, King Ælla of Northumbria threw the great Viking hero Ragnarr Loðbrók into a pit of snakes to die.

2.2.5 Duke Robert 'the Fox' de Hauteville.

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