Skirmish on the Shores of Northumbria

The Skirmish on the Shores of Northumbria took place during Ragnar's second voyage to the west. The skirmish took place in 793 A.D, on the shores of Northumbria. This skirmish is featured in Season 1 of Vikings, Dispossessed.

Prelude
After the successful raid of Lindisfarne and proof that there is lands to the west, Haraldson grants Ragnar permission to go back west but this time with his brother Knut.

The Skirmish
Upon reaching the shores of Northumbria, Ragnar is greeted kindly by a Northumbrian Sheriff and his men. Curious about who they are he is told that Ragnar and his warriors are traders. The Sheriff says he can take them to King Aelle. Rollo speaking in his native tongue tells Ragnar that it is a trap, Eric and others agree with Rollo. The sheriff and his men become concerned and begin to question what it is Rollo and the others are saying. Ragnar trying to keep them calm tells the Sheriff that Rollo does not trust him. The Sheriff places his medallion around Rollo's neck to earn his trust. Floki approaches a young Northumbrian Soldier and rips his cross off from around his neck. The men begin to freak out and draw their swords. The sheriff tries to calm them down but Rollo stabs the Sheriff in the chest with his axe. The fight begins, the Vikings kill all of the Northumbrian soldiers apart from one who escapes on a horse. The Vikings continue to make their way up further inland.

Aftermath
King Aelle is informed of the Northmen's arrival and that they may be the ones who raided Lindisfarne. King Aelle orders Lord's Edgar and Wigea to deal with this threat.

Ragnar and his warband proceed inland to Hexham.

Numbers
The Vikings arrive on the shores with 21 Warriors, among them are; Ragnar, Rollo, Floki, Lagertha, Knut, Eric, Leif, Arne, Kauko, and Torstein.

The Northumbrian's meet the Vikings on the shore in curiosity, among them is a Northumbrian Sheriff and a Young Northumbrian Soldier named Edwin.