Learnings: Stavanger

It is said that the famous naval Battle of took place near Stavanger in the late 8th century CE. The battle pitted Harald Fairhair against a coalition of petty kings determined to prevent the young jarls rise to power.
Among Harald's adersaries was a man named Kjotve the Rich, Jarl of Agder. He was the inspiration for the despicable Kjotve the Cruel, whose actions in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla launch the player on a quest for vengeance.
To create Stavanger in Assassin's Creed, the development team drew inspiration from the trade market of . Kaupang, picture here, is located near the modern day city of , in Norway.
Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age