AC Valhalla: Describe the Viking Siege of Paris.

August 12, 2021 will see the release of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, The Siege of Paris' second DLC. Unaware of the actual events surrounding the Second Siege, many gamers have numerous questions, such as: is Paris included in Assassin's Creed Valhalla? Can I go to France? Who prevailed? How many people perished? and more. Thus, the primary storyline of the AC Valhalla DLC, the Second Siege of Paris, is what we will be covering in detail today.

Were Vikings Actually Ahead in Paris?

Yes, twice the Norsemen attacked and occupied Paris, the capital of the Franks. The first siege was launched in 845 by the well-known Swedish king Ragnar Lothbrok, while the second, in 885 and 886, was spearheaded by Rollo of Normandy. After his first voyage, Ragnar took control of the city and amassed wealth. The siege did not end until Charles the Bald gave the invaders 7,000 livres in cash and silver.

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What Was the Vikings' Second Siege of Paris?

There would be between 30,000 and 40,000 Vikings and 300–700 ships during the second Viking siege of Paris. Sinric, Sigfred, and Rollo served as its leaders. Sigfred and Sinric's Danish Vikings had previously raided the kingdom's northeastern areas. In 885, they set sail for West France once again. When Sigfred asked Charles for tribute and was denied, they laid siege to one other. Leading 700 ships up the Seine, Sigfred may have had 30,000–40,000 men on board. This is the largest Viking fleet that has ever been documented in history. The Vikings created more siege engines, dug trenches, and harvested food from the surrounding area to keep up the siege.

Charles III, sometimes referred to as Charles the Fat, was the king of the Carolingian Empire. He successfully defended Paris and mediated a settlement with Viking raiders. The Vikings are then given permission to sail up the Seine to pillage and destroy Burgundy. He also promised the Vikings 700 livres of silver, which they received when they departed France.

Palace Siege in AC Valhalla

In 885, Eivor takes the Raven Clan to Paris in order to support Normandy's Rollo Stoutheart during AC Valhalla's siege of Paris DLC. It will be possible for you to enter the city covertly and form alliances there. You will tear apart the West Francian Kingdom from the inside out. The Siege of Paris will be available to all players with a Season Pass on the day of release. It will be available for separate purchase to all gamers who own just the basic base game.

That is all there is to know about the Vikings' Second Siege of Paris. You are now prepared to lead your soldiers to the Paris gates and overthrow the Empire. Check out our AC Valhalla Wiki while you're here for additional advice on how to finish every task quickly.

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