The Varangian Guards

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During the Crusades, when Giant Erik the Good, King of Danemark marched south towards the Holy land, they stopped in Constantinople. Imagine the festivities when the Norsemen were reunited with their brethren! While feasting in Constantinople they effectively removed the Varangians from their duties as Alexis initially allowed them to celebrate and feast with their former King and his men. He didn't regain their services until Erik left.