A Fallen Britannia

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The surprise attack on Chippenham in January by King Guthrum of East Anglia resulted in the destruction of the town but the getaway of King Alfred in OTL. But in this timeline, a soldier was able to get a hold of the King and killed him before his escape, and as a result a radically changed Britain and radically changed world. Soon the last Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England was gone. ======

The Death of King Alfred the Frail
On January 6th, 878 King Guthrum of East Anglia had been able to come up with the information that his target, King Alfred of Wessex was currently stationed in the town of Chippenham, enjoying a feast with much of his court. But what Alfred didn't know is that the last days of Wessex were to come. At the night, Guthrum and a small army of viking warriors attacked the settlement of Chippenham. Guthrum's army ravaged through the city while small detachments blocked exits to prevent escapes. When Guthrum arrived to the royal hall, many of Alfred's court had either been killed, or tried to escape. After many hours, the attack was technically over with no one to fight. And soon a soldier stumbled on the dead body of King Alfred. Alfred's corpse was burned that night and Guthrum had claimed the throne of Wessex for him self.