Question

After a battle in this city, Ulf the Quarrelsome traveled to a nearby island, cut his brother’s killer's stomach open, then wrapped him around a tree until all his innards came out. This city, whose name translates as “black pool,” (15[3])was the site of sea battles between “dark foreigners” and “fair foreigners.” The Njals Saga blames Gormlaith for inciting a battle in this city, which had been ruled by a man who was probably Ragnar Lodbrok’s son Ivar the Boneless. (15[1])A battle in this city saw the defeat of its ruler (*) Sitric Silkbeard. This city’s Viking rule ended after the Battle of Clontarf, at which Brian Boru’s forces defeated those including the King of Leinster. This was the largest city in a country ruled by High Kings. For 10 points, name this city, the largest city in Viking Ireland. ■END■

ANSWER: Dublin
<Emmett Laurie, European History>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Erik ChristensenLibrary of Babel School of Continuing StudiesToronto Joy3915
Nicolas EdwardsLa Clique du ChâteauMixed-Affiliated Contingency, Off the Team & Absent: Wong, Adrian3915
Gareth ThorlaksonToronto WearyWaterloo Hatsune3915
JoeyToronto RoflWaterloo Miku7915

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2023 Penn Bowl (Mainsite)10/21/2023Y6100%50%0%82.17
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2023 Penn Bowl (UK)10/28/2023Y5100%100%0%42.40
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