Leofgifu (died 873), also known as the Scabbard, was an Order of the Ancients Palatinus who served in the Wardens of War sect in Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century.
Biography[]
Leofgifu grew up as an orphan after losing her parents to a plague in Grantebridge. In order to survive, she became a bandit and eventually sought work as a mercenary, becoming an adept fighter. The Order of the Ancients took notice of Leofgifu's activities and thus recruited her. Making use of her position as a valued mercenary, Leofgifu began amassing an arsenal of weapons for the Order and quickly insulated herself into a position of command by distributing luxury goods to fellow officers, such that they would turn a blind eye to her illegal acts. By the 870s, she was based in a Saxon military camp at Utbech near the city and had two bodyguards following her.
Around 872, the Hidden One Hytham acquired intel on Leofgifu's identity and location at an encampment in Utbech.[1][2] Hytham's ally Eivor Varinsdottir agreed to help hunt down members of the Order like Leofgifu. While assisting the Great Summer Army in Grantesbridgescire, she found Leofgifu and assassinated her, thereby putting a stop to her weapons procurement.[2]
Trivia[]
- Leofgifu's name is of Old English origin and means "dear gift", combining the elements leof, "dear, agreeable, beloved", and giefu, "gift".
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Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
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