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The Saga of the People of Vatnsdal
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Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })Vatnsdæla saga—the Saga of the People of Vatnsdalr—is an Icelandic family saga from c. 1300 AD. It covers the history of a distinguished Norwegian-Icelandic family for five generations, from c. 870 to 1000 AD.Ingimund son of Thorstein, an aspiring viking, helps King Harald Tangle-hair win the Battle of Hafrsfjord, and gains the king's friendship. Much to his irritation, a soothsayer tells him that he is destined to settle in Iceland and become a great chief there. Ingimund thinks this is ridiculous, as he has no intentions of giving up his excellent prospects in Norway.But you can't fight fate, can you? Long story short, Ingimund sails for Iceland and builds his farm in the valley the soothsayer spoke of, which he names Vatnsdal ('Waterdale'). For many years, Ingimund's wisdom and prestige guarantee peace and security to the settlers of Vatnsdal. But Ingimund meets his fate sooner than expected, leaving his five young sons with the task of filling their father's considerable shoes and holding up the old honor of the Vatnsdal people.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_2'); }) | |
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Ancestral Weapon: Aettartangi ("family pole"), the sword Ingimund got from the viking Hrafn by a trick, is after Ingimund's death worn by Thorstein at formal occasions, but wielded in combat by Jokul. After Thorstein's and Jokul's death it is carried by Ingolf Thorsteinsson, who wields it in his last fight when he routs a troop of bandits but also receives a deadly wound. Obviously ownership of Aettartangi signifies the leadership of the clan. | |
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Almost Dead Guy: Thorstein Ketilsson stabs the highwayman Jokul with a sword, so the sword gets stuck in the bed under Jokul. Nevertheless Jokul manages to tell Thorstein his own name and family and instructs him to bring the news of his death to his parents. Only then he tells Thorstein to pull out the sword, upon which he dies. | |
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Assassin Outclassin': The outlaw Thorir, hired by Ottar of Grimstunga to take revenge on the sons of Thorstein, botches his attempt on Gudbrand's life; he tries to flee but Gudbrand pursues and kills him. The second assassin, Svart, manages to get the job done but also dies in the process. | |
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