King Octa
King Octa Hengestson was one of the kings of the Northern Saxons, along with his cousin King Eosa the Giant. The pair were powerful monarchs, but were captured at the Battle of Lincoln in 490. After escaping from the dungeons in 493, Octa and Eosa were killed in the battle of St. Albans.
| Octa Hengestson King of the Northern Saxons | |
|---|---|
 King Octa at the Battle of Lincoln | |
| Born |
4 August, 451 Saxony |
| Died |
495 St. Albans |
| Residence | Cumbria |
| Ethnicity | Saxon |
| Occupation | King |
| Years active | 469-current |
| Known for |
Wielding a magical axe, Svartleggja Attempting to steal Excalibur for his cousin Eosa |
| Religion | Norse Pagan |
| Spouse(s) | Unknown |
| Children | 5 |
Personality
King Octa was a savage through and through. He was brooding, warlike, vicious, and brutal to the last. Octa was a great hero to the Saxons, and carried a magical axe which seemed to never dull and sliced through his enemies with disturbing ease.
Important Deeds of Note
In 490, Octa and Eosa both waged war against King Uther Pendragon, having successfully beaten King Heraut of Malahaut. The pair wished to steal Excalibur for themselves, as Octa believed his cousin Eosa deserved a magical weapon as well. The pair were defeated, their army routed, and Octa himself was captured by the Ursine Brotherhood at the Battle of Lincoln.
In 493, the two Saxons escaped from the dungeons of Logres, making their way north. Once there, they brokered an alliance with King Heraut to attack Uther's lands together.
In 495, Octa invaded Logres, sacking Lincoln. Making their way further into the kingdom, they were met by the armies of King Uther at St. Albans. In the battle that ensued, Octa was killed and his army was routed.
