Lerion

Lerion (died 864) was an ealdorman from the who sought to claim the throne of Mercia from King Burgred during the 9th century.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: The Daughters of Lerion He was a member of the Order of the Ancients and had three daughters: Cordelia, Regan and Goneril, all of whom sought revenge for his death.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Floating conversations: The Daughters of Lerion
After seeking an alliance with Ælla of Northumbria, and Thegn Leofwine of Mercia, he was betrayed by Leofwine who reported his actions to King Edmund, getting a third of Lerion's estate as a reward. As a result, Lerion was executed for treason. Leofwine even went as far as to later show up at his estate to detain his daughters and seize all lands.
==Behind the scenes==
The story of Lerion is likely inspired by the of the same name, which was used by the playwright William Shakespeare as the basis for his play .
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla 
**Dawn of Ragnarök 
==References==
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