Sigelac the Great

Sigelac the Great (1057 - 4th August, 1099), full name Sigelac Brogmandr, was a Troiyan Viking warlord, who ruled an empire spanning large swaths of Catuvina, the city of Isch, and the yaaldom of Djarluund. His life and rule were popularised by the Sigelactiddthen, as well as the historical scroll Drogth vairn Édhelkyningen. Characterised as a wise king, and a cunning, powerful warrior, he led a band of Viking mercenaries who took over Catuvina, took over a small fishing village and turned it into a bustling city, and seized the throne of Djaarlund.

Sigelac was born around 1057 the son of Wyrldlov Brogmandr, a petty noble and member of the Wytan of Nortluund. He eventually rose to be a powerful mercenary commander, who waged war on the Catuvinan princes and proclaimed himself Prince in the capital. Here, he consolidated power, and several years later, raided and took over several small congregated fishing villages on the Siliksiyan coast, where he founded the city of Isch. Soon after, he claimed the throne of Djaarlund, and led a campaign against the Yaal, Yorjurnd Bylyund. He defeated Bylyund and was crowned Yaal.

After consolidating these territories, Sigelac did not seek many more titles, instead occasionally expanding his existing territory or assisting allies in wars. In 1092, a war began with the Kingdom of Nortluund, which was short lived and ended in stalemate. Eventually, he agreed to become of a vassal of the King of Nortluund, and supported King Eadred II during a war in the Kostenian region. Here he was killed in battle in 1099, when his horse was killed and he was swarmed by Kostenian knights. Although his reign was short and violent, his rule was known for being fair and wise. His descendants continued his empire, and the Kingdom of Vargver emerged as a remnant of his empire in Isch.