A Triumphant Return - Revision history

imported>RShepard227: /* Behind the scenes */

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Behind the scenes

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	There are scouts both east and west along the river at Northwic. No matter which one Eivor captures, they have the same voice and dialogue during the capture, wear the same armor and have the same full helm covering their face. The captured scout is shown without a helmet during the interrogation and is also exactly the same.		There are scouts both east and west along the river at Northwic. No matter which one Eivor captures, they have the same voice and dialogue during the capture, wear the same armor and have the same full helm covering their face. The captured scout is shown without a helmet during the interrogation and is also exactly the same.

	Broder, Brothir, and Finnr will walk—not run or even ride horses—from Northwic all the way to the meeting point at Dunwic. This can take about 15 in~~-game minutes~~, but they despawn from the map if Eivor gets far enough away from them and will instantly respawn at Dunwic with Oswald and Valdis. If Eivor walks the whole way with them, they will fight alongside her against Rued's ambushers and any other local aggressors along the route, like any allied NPCs.		Broder, Brothir, and Finnr will walk—not run or even ride horses—from Northwic all the way to the meeting point at Dunwic. This can take about 15 minutes in real time, but they despawn from the map if Eivor gets far enough away from them and will instantly respawn at Dunwic with Oswald and Valdis. If Eivor walks the whole way with them, they will fight alongside her against Rued's ambushers and any other local aggressors along the route, like any allied NPCs.

	Although Valdis says Eivor will not be walking through the front gate, Eivor replies that she will find her own way in. Among the possible entries, one method in fact does include simply walking through the front gate and killing any guards who spot her.		Although Valdis says Eivor will not be walking through the front gate, Eivor replies that she will find her own way in. Among the possible entries, one method in fact does include simply walking through the front gate and killing any guards who spot her.

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	*'''Brothir:''' ''Take the gift! We have bigger problems.''		*'''Brothir:''' ''Take the gift! We have bigger problems.''
	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Brothir arriving while carrying a body of one of Rued's men]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Brothir arriving while carrying a body of one of Rued's men]]
	He tossed the body at their feet, and Oswald knelt down to inspect it.		He tossed the body at their feet and Oswald knelt down to inspect it.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''One of [[Rued]]'s men?''		*'''Oswald:''' ''One of [[Rued]]'s men?''
	*'''Brothir:''' ''Aye. Sniffing around the outer walls, looking for an easy way to slip a few dozen men inside.''		*'''Brothir:''' ''Aye. Sniffing around the outer walls, looking for an easy way to slip a few dozen men inside.''
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	*'''Brothir:''' ''Just outside the Northwic walls, by the water's edge.''		*'''Brothir:''' ''Just outside the Northwic walls, by the water's edge.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''They'll be looking for points of entry, to sneak a herd of raiders through.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''They'll be looking for points of entry, to sneak a herd of raiders through.''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Jesus. Find another scout, we'll question him.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''[[Jesus of Nazareth\|Jesus]]. Find another scout, we'll question him.''
	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor volunterring to locate the scout]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor volunterring to locate the scout]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I'll look around. The rest of you stay here and out of sight. If I find anyone suspicious, I'll bring him here.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I'll look around. The rest of you stay here and out of sight. If I find anyone suspicious, I'll bring him here.''

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	{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}		{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| name = A Triumphant Return		\|name=A Triumphant Return
	\| image = ACV A Triumphant Return 12.png		\|image=ACV A Triumphant Return 12.png
	\| description = ''[[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] returns to [[Northwic]] with treasure and a tale of victory over [[Rued's clan]]. But will it be enough to win over ~~[[Brothir\|~~the~~]] [[Broder\|~~brothers]]?''		\|description=''[[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] returns to [[Northwic]] with treasure and a tale of victory over [[Rued's clan]]. But will it be enough to win over the brothers?''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		\|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
	\| type = Main {{c\|The Tale of Thegn Oswald}}		\|type=Main {{c\|The Tale of Thegn Oswald}}
	\| fullsync =		\|fullsync=
	\| reward =		\|reward=
	\| heroclass =		\|heroclass=
	\| previous = [[The Measure of a Norseman]]		\|previous=[[The Measure of a Norseman]]
	\| next = [[Raising Iron]]		\|next=[[Raising Iron]]
	\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		\|source=[[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]		\|location=[[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]
	\| date = 873 CE		\|date=873 CE
	}}		}}
	'''A Triumphant Return''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].		'''A Triumphant Return''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
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	\|-\|We will keep you hostage.=		\|-\|We will keep you hostage.=
	Eivor sheathed her axe. As she did, Valdis drew closer.		Eivor sheathed her axe. As she did, Valdis drew closer.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''He may still be of value to us if ~~he--~~''		*'''Eivor:''' ''He may still be of value to us if he—''
	Valdis drew her dagger and stabbed the scout in the side, killing him.		Valdis drew her dagger and stabbed the scout in the side, killing him.
	*'''Valdis:''' ''Any man who questions your courage and feels no shame... that's your answer.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''Any man who questions your courage and feels no shame... that's your answer.''
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	\|-\|He might have survived the fall.=		\|-\|He might have survived the fall.=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Oswald may have survived. Rued as well.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Oswald may have survived. Rued as well.''
			Brothir was doubtful.
	*'''Brothir:''' ''It's possible.''		*'''Brothir:''' ''It's possible.''
	~~He sounded doubtful.~~
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Rued's men will press their advantage. We must be ready when they attack.''
	\|-\|No one could survive that fall.=		\|-\|No one could survive that fall.=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Do not hold to hope. Few could survive such a fall.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Do not hold to hope. Few could survive such a fall.''
	*'''Broder:''' ''None could, not from that height.''		*'''Broder:''' ''None could, not from that height.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Rued's men will press their advantage. We must be ready when they attack.''
	\|-\|We should ready ourselves for an attack.=		\|-\|We should ready ourselves for an attack.=
			</tabber>
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Rued's men will press their advantage. We must be ready when they attack.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Rued's men will press their advantage. We must be ready when they attack.''
	~~</tabber>~~
	*'''Finnr:''' ''We'll go to Northwic. Meet me there when you can.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''We'll go to Northwic. Meet me there when you can.''
	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 23.png\|thumb\|250px\|Valdis reflecting on Oswald's sacrifice]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 23.png\|thumb\|250px\|Valdis reflecting on Oswald's sacrifice]]
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	She turned away as well. Eivor talked to her as the group parted ways.		She turned away as well. Eivor talked to her as the group parted ways.
	*'''Valdis:''' ''Elmenham will not recover. None of us will.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''Elmenham will not recover. None of us will.''
	Before leaving the area, Eivor went to the base of the cliff, where Oswald and Rued would have fallen. There were no bodies, but ~~there was~~ a sword ~~planted point-down~~ in the sand.		Before leaving the area, Eivor went to the base of the cliff, where Oswald and Rued would have fallen. There were no bodies, but a sword had fallen and embedded its blade in the sand.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''This was Oswald's...''		*'''Eivor:''' ''This was Oswald's...''
	She found no other sign of them.		She found no other sign of them.

	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	~~After Brothir killed one of Rued's scouts,~~ Eivor ~~tracked down another and questioned him until they~~ learned Rued was ~~planning~~ to attack Northwic ~~and his forces would rally at Dunwic~~. ~~Eivor cleared Dunwic of Rued's men and waited with~~ Oswald, Finnr, ~~and~~ Valdis and ~~her~~ brothers ~~for~~ Rued ~~to arrive~~. Rued challenged Oswald to a holmgang, which ended in both men falling from the cliff~~, presumably~~ to their deaths.		Eivor learned Rued was rallying his clan at Dunwic and planned to attack Northwic. She joined Oswald, Finnr, Valdis, and the brothers Broder and Brothir in ambushing Rued's gathering troops. When Rued arrived, he challenged Oswald to a holmgang, which ended in both men falling from the cliff to their presumed deaths.

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	There are scouts both east and west along the river at Northwic. No matter which one Eivor captures, they have the same voice and dialogue during the capture, wear the same armor and have the same full helm covering their face. The captured scout is shown without a helmet during the interrogation and is also exactly the same.		There are scouts both east and west along the river at Northwic. No matter which one Eivor captures, they have the same voice and dialogue during the capture, wear the same armor and have the same full helm covering their face. The captured scout is shown without a helmet during the interrogation and is also exactly the same.

	Broder, Brothir, and Finnr will walk—not run or even ride horses—from Northwic all the way to the meeting point at Dunwic. This can take about 15 in-game minutes, but they ~~unload when~~ Eivor gets far enough away from them ~~in-game~~ and will be instantly ~~loaded~~ at Dunwic with Oswald and Valdis. If Eivor walks the whole way with them, they will fight alongside her against Rued's ambushers and any other local aggressors along the route, like any allied NPCs.		Broder, Brothir, and Finnr will walk—not run or even ride horses—from Northwic all the way to the meeting point at Dunwic. This can take about 15 in-game minutes, but they despawn from the map if Eivor gets far enough away from them and will instantly respawn at Dunwic with Oswald and Valdis. If Eivor walks the whole way with them, they will fight alongside her against Rued's ambushers and any other local aggressors along the route, like any allied NPCs.

	Although Valdis says Eivor ~~won't~~ be walking through the front gate, Eivor replies that she will find her own way in ~~and~~, in fact~~, this can~~ include simply walking through the front gate and killing any guards ~~that~~ spot her.		Although Valdis says Eivor will not be walking through the front gate, Eivor replies that she will find her own way in. Among the possible entries, one method in fact does include simply walking through the front gate and killing any guards who spot her.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	ACV A Triumphant Return 3.png\|One of Rued's men		ACV A Triumphant Return 3.png\|One of Rued's men
	ACV A Triumphant Return 6.png\|The scout executed		ACV A Triumphant Return 6.png\|The scout executed
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	ACV A Triumphant Return 11.png\|The brazier is lit		ACV A Triumphant Return 11.png\|The brazier is lit
	ACV A Triumphant Return 16.png\|Oswald knocked down		ACV A Triumphant Return 16.png\|Oswald knocked down
	ACV A Triumphant Return 18.png\|Oswald biting ~~off~~ Rued's neck in desperation		ACV A Triumphant Return 18.png\|Oswald biting Rued's neck in desperation
	ACV A Triumphant Return 20.png\|Rued's men looking down the cliff		ACV A Triumphant Return 20.png\|Rued's men looking down the cliff
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==References==		==References==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		{{Reflist}}
	{{ACVMemories}}		{{ACVMemories}}
	[[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]]		[[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]]		[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]]

imported>RShepard227: /* Trivia */

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Trivia

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	After Brothir killed one of Rued's scouts, Eivor tracked down another and questioned him until they learned Rued was planning to attack Northwic and his forces would rally at Dunwic. Eivor cleared Dunwic of Rued's men and waited with Oswald, Finnr, and Valdis and her brothers for Rued to arrive. Rued challenged Oswald to a holmgang, which ended in both men falling from the cliff, presumably to their deaths.		After Brothir killed one of Rued's scouts, Eivor tracked down another and questioned him until they learned Rued was planning to attack Northwic and his forces would rally at Dunwic. Eivor cleared Dunwic of Rued's men and waited with Oswald, Finnr, and Valdis and her brothers for Rued to arrive. Rued challenged Oswald to a holmgang, which ended in both men falling from the cliff, presumably to their deaths.

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behind the scenes==
	*There are scouts both east and west along the river at Northwic. The scout and ~~dialogue remain~~ the same, ~~no matter which one~~ Eivor ~~captures~~.		There are scouts both east and west along the river at Northwic. No matter which one Eivor captures, they have the same voice and dialogue during the capture, wear the same armor and have the same full helm covering their face. The captured scout is shown without a helmet during the interrogation and is also exactly the same.
	*Despite what Valdis says, Eivor ~~can~~, in fact, simply ~~walk~~ through the front gate ~~of Dunwic~~.
			Broder, Brothir, and Finnr will walk—not run or even ride horses—from Northwic all the way to the meeting point at Dunwic. This can take about 15 in-game minutes, but they unload when Eivor gets far enough away from them in-game and will be instantly loaded at Dunwic with Oswald and Valdis. If Eivor walks the whole way with them, they will fight alongside her against Rued's ambushers and any other local aggressors along the route, like any allied NPCs.

			Although Valdis says Eivor won't be walking through the front gate, Eivor replies that she will find her own way in and, in fact, this can include simply walking through the front gate and killing any guards that spot her.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>RShepard227: /* Dialogue */

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Dialogue

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	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor volunterring to locate the scout]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor volunterring to locate the scout]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I'll look around. The rest of you stay here and out of sight. If I find anyone suspicious, I'll bring him here.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I'll look around. The rest of you stay here and out of sight. If I find anyone suspicious, I'll bring him here.''
	Oswald nodded and Eivor ~~left~~ the ~~others behind~~, ~~heading for the docks~~.		Oswald nodded and Eivor headed to the dock, thinking to herself.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Rued's scouts would be camped near their boats outside the city walls. One of them will talk.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Rued's scouts would be camped near their boats outside the city walls. One of them will talk.''
			Speaking to Brothir, he specified how he found the scout.
			*'''Brothir:''' ''We spotted this one on a boat. If there are others, they might be by the river. Look for anyone suspicious outside the city walls.''
	Eivor followed the river outside the city walls and, with help from [[Sýnin]], located one of the scouts, armed and armored.		Eivor followed the river outside the city walls and, with help from [[Sýnin]], located one of the scouts, armed and armored.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''There. Looks like one of Rued's men.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''There. Looks like one of Rued's men.''
	She ~~fought~~ the scout.		She ambushed the scout.
	*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''Wait, wait! What are you doing? I'm just a pig farmer.''		*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''Wait, wait! What are you doing? I'm just a pig farmer.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You're awfully well armed for a pig farmer.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You're awfully well armed for a pig farmer.''
	Eivor ~~defeated~~ the man and tied him up.		Eivor subdued the man and tied him up.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Stay down muck-worm. I have some friends who'd like to speak with you.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Stay down muck-worm. I have some friends who'd like to speak with you.''
	She picked him up to carry him back to the others.		She picked him up to carry him back to the others.
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	The brothers nodded and began to walk away. Valdis hesitated.		The brothers nodded and began to walk away. Valdis hesitated.
	*'''Valdis:''' ''He died a hero, there's no doubt. If his god won't take him, Odin's [[Valkyrie\|sword-women]] will.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''He died a hero, there's no doubt. If his god won't take him, Odin's [[Valkyrie\|sword-women]] will.''
	She turned away as well. Before leaving the area, Eivor went to the base of the cliff, where Oswald and Rued would have fallen. There were no bodies, but there was a sword, point-down in the ~~rocks and~~ sand.		She turned away as well. Eivor talked to her as the group parted ways.
			*'''Valdis:''' ''Elmenham will not recover. None of us will.''
			Before leaving the area, Eivor went to the base of the cliff, where Oswald and Rued would have fallen. There were no bodies, but there was a sword planted point-down in the sand.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''This was Oswald's...''		*'''Eivor:''' ''This was Oswald's...''
	She found no other sign of them.		She found no other sign of them.

imported>Darman36: Eivor faces the scout with her axe, she does not reach around him with it

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Eivor faces the scout with her axe, she does not reach around him with it

imported>Lady Kyashira at 02:11, 15 January 2022

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	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| name = A Triumphant Return		\| name = A Triumphant Return

imported>Lady Kyashira at 07:30, 12 January 2022

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imported>TiagoFF at 22:02, 19 November 2021

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	\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]		\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]
	\| date = ~~c. 874~~		\| date = 873 CE
	}}		}}
	'''A Triumphant Return''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].		'''A Triumphant Return''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].

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	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| name = A Triumphant Return		\| name = A Triumphant Return

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	\| name = A Triumphant Return		\| name = A Triumphant Return
	\| image = ACV A Triumphant Return 12.png		\| image = ACV A Triumphant Return 12.png
	\| description = ''[[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] returns to [[Northwic]] with treasure and a tale of victory over [[Rued]]'s clan. But will it be enough to win over [[Brothir\|the]] [[Broder\|brothers]]?''		\| description = ''[[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] returns to [[Northwic]] with treasure and a tale of victory over [[Rued's clan]]. But will it be enough to win over [[Brothir\|the]] [[Broder\|brothers]]?''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
	\| type = Main {{c\|The Tale of Thegn Oswald}}		\| type = Main {{c\|The Tale of Thegn Oswald}}
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	\| date = 873 CE		\| date = 873 CE
	}}		}}
	'''A Triumphant Return''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].		'''A Triumphant Return''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].

	==Description==		==Description==
	After returning to [[Northwic]], Eivor and her allies learned of a plan to attack [[Dunwic]].		After returning to [[Norwich\|Northwic]], Eivor and her allies learned of a plan to attack [[Dunwic]].

	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
	Eivor returned to Northwic to see how the brothers received [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]]'s gifts and plan their next moves. As she neared the city's military encampment, she could hear arguing.		Eivor returned to Northwic to see how the brothers received [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]]'s gifts and plan their next moves. As she neared the city's military encampment, she could hear arguing.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''That's silver, livestock, and a trophy from our slain enemy. What more do you want?''		*'''[[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]]:''' ''That's [[silver]], livestock, and a trophy from our slain enemy. What more do you want?''
	*'''[[Broder]]:''' ''Who said we wanted anything, [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxon]]?''		*'''[[Broder]]:''' ''Who said we wanted anything, [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxon]]?''
	Eivor approached Oswald, Valdis, and Broder.		Eivor approached Oswald, [[Valdis]], and Broder.
	*'''Broder:''' ''No battle-dented [[Vikings\|Dane]] would ever follow this lump of lard into battle! I don't care how many ~~shields~~ he brings me!''		*'''Broder:''' ''No battle-dented [[Vikings\|Dane]] would ever follow this lump of lard into battle! I don't care how many [[shield]]s he brings me!''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''You mean to say you refuse my gifts, Broder?''		*'''Oswald:''' ''You mean to say you refuse my gifts, Broder?''
	*'''Broder:''' ''I don't have time for this!''		*'''Broder:''' ''I don't have time for this!''
	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor coming across an argument between Oswald, Valdis and Broder]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor coming across an argument between Oswald, Valdis and Broder]]
	*'''[[Valdis]]:''' ''It's a generous offering, Brother. You'd be a fool to turn your back.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''It's a generous offering, Brother. You'd be a fool to turn your back.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Refuse this and your shame will stain the name of your sons, and their sons beyond.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Refuse this and your shame will stain the name of your sons, and their sons beyond.''
	*'''Broder:''' ''Stay out of this Wolf-Kissed!''		*'''Broder:''' ''Stay out of this Wolf-Kissed!''
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	Eivor pulled out her axe.		Eivor pulled out her axe.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Here's the tongue I use for licking.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Here's the tongue I use for licking.''
	She stepped in close and put the blade against his ~~butt~~. The scout's eyes went wide, nervous.		She stepped in close and put the blade against his crotch. The scout's eyes went wide, nervous.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''How does it feel against your arse?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''How does it feel against your arse?''
	*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''When the brazier's lit at Dunwic, Rued and his men will rally. They mean to attack Northwic by its weakest wall.''		*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''When the brazier's lit at Dunwic, Rued and his men will rally. They mean to attack Northwic by its weakest wall.''
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	*'''Rued:''' ''Must I set sail for [[Denmark]] with nothing to show for the journey? After coming all this way?''		*'''Rued:''' ''Must I set sail for [[Denmark]] with nothing to show for the journey? After coming all this way?''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''You'll have my weight in silver. And an abundance of livestock and grain.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''You'll have my weight in silver. And an abundance of livestock and grain.''
	*'''Rued:''' ''I've taken ten times that already. What's the real prize? I'll make you an offer, pig-foot. A holmgang, just you and me, for the future of your kingdom.''		*'''Rued:''' ''I've taken ten times that already. What's the real prize? I'll make you an offer, pig-foot. A'' {{Wiki\|holmgang}}'', just you and me, for the future of your kingdom.''
	Oswald considered for a moment.		Oswald considered for a moment.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''I accept. I accept! A fight to the death!''		*'''Oswald:''' ''I accept. I accept! A fight to the death!''
	*'''Rued:''' ''East Anglia's the prize, let it be heard!.''		*'''Rued:''' ''East Anglia's the prize, let it be heard!''
	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|Oswald and Rued facing off]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|Oswald and Rued facing off]]
	Oswald and Rued faced off on a large balcony built off the side of one of the walls, hanging over the cliffside.		Oswald and Rued faced off on a large balcony built off the side of one of the walls, hanging over the cliffside.
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	*'''Oswald:''' ''No. He called on me.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''No. He called on me.''
	*'''Rued:''' ''Whenever you're ready, king of sheep shit!''		*'''Rued:''' ''Whenever you're ready, king of sheep shit!''
	Behind Rued, his pet wolf barked and pulled at the hold one of the warriors had on it. Oswald stepped up to the square and drew his sword.		Behind Rued, his pet wolf barked and pulled at the hold one of the warriors had on it. Oswald stepped up to the square and drew his [[sword]].
	*'''Oswald:''' ''I'm ready.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''I'm ready.''
	Oswald looked back at Valdis and she nodded encouragingly. He braced himself and then charged Rued. Rued dodged Oswald's swing and pushed him back by the head, sending him tumbling to the ground. Oswald stood and Rued kicked him in the chest hard enough he slid to the edge of the square on his back. Before Oswald could rise, Rued threw an axe at him. Oswald managed to deflect it with his shield, but lost grip on ~~the shield~~ in the process. Behind him~~, as he struggled to rise~~, Finnr flinched away. Oswald managed to get up on his hands and knees.		Oswald looked back at Valdis and she nodded encouragingly. He braced himself and then charged Rued. Rued dodged Oswald's swing and pushed him back by the head, sending him tumbling to the ground. Oswald stood and Rued kicked him in the chest hard enough he slid to the edge of the square on his back. Before Oswald could rise, Rued threw an axe at him. Oswald managed to deflect it with his shield, but lost his grip on it in the process and struggled to rise. Behind him, Finnr flinched away. Oswald managed to get up on his hands and knees.
	*'''Rued:''' ''Another Saxon king has bent the knee!''		*'''Rued:''' ''Another Saxon king has bent the knee!''
	Oswald remained there just long enough for Rued to draw close, then grabbed his sword from the ground, swinging it at Rued's chest. Rued ~~block~~ it, pulling the sword from Oswald's grip and tossing it ~~to the side~~, as he did, Oswald surprised him, following through with a punch from his ~~other~~ hand. Rued struck him in the jaw, sending him falling face-down. Oswald lifted himself enough to look at Eivor, standing tense behind him.		Oswald remained there just long enough for Rued to draw close, then grabbed his sword from the ground, swinging it at Rued's chest. Rued blocked it, pulling the sword from Oswald's grip and tossing it aside, but as he did, Oswald surprised him by following through with a punch from his off-hand. Rued struck him in the jaw, sending him falling face-down. Oswald lifted himself enough to look at Eivor, standing tense behind him.
	*'''Rued:''' ''Call me king before I gut you!''		*'''Rued:''' ''Call me king before I gut you!''
	Without any other weapon, Oswald grabbed a stick from the floor and tried to stab it at Rued's neck, but Rued grabbed Oswald's arm, slamming it against his knee, forcing the stick to fall from Oswald's hand.		Without any other weapon, Oswald grabbed a stick from the floor and tried to stab it at Rued's neck, but Rued grabbed Oswald's arm, slamming it against his knee, forcing the stick to fall from Oswald's hand.
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	*'''Rued:''' ''Call me king!''		*'''Rued:''' ''Call me king!''
	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 19.png\|thumb\|250px\|Oswald and Rued seemingly falling off to their deaths]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 19.png\|thumb\|250px\|Oswald and Rued seemingly falling off to their deaths]]
	With just enough leverage, Oswald lunged forward, biting ~~into~~ Rued's neck. While everyone looked on, shocked, Oswald punched Rued between the legs and sent them both falling over the ledge.		With just enough leverage, Oswald lunged forward, biting Rued's neck. While everyone looked on, shocked, Oswald punched Rued between the legs and sent them both falling over the ledge.
	*'''Rued:''' (scream)		*'''Rued:''' (scream)
	In the momentary still that followed, Eivor drew her axe and shouted to her companions.		In the momentary still that followed, Eivor drew her axe and shouted to her companions.
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	[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 23.png\|thumb\|250px\|Valdis reflecting on Oswald's sacrifice]]		[[File:ACV A Triumphant Return 23.png\|thumb\|250px\|Valdis reflecting on Oswald's sacrifice]]
	The brothers nodded and began to walk away. Valdis hesitated.		The brothers nodded and began to walk away. Valdis hesitated.
	*'''Valdis:''' ''He died a hero, there's no doubt. If his god won't take him, Odin's sword-women will.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''He died a hero, there's no doubt. If his god won't take him, Odin's [[Valkyrie\|sword-women]] will.''
	She turned away as well. Before leaving the area, Eivor went to the base of the cliff, where Oswald and Rued would have fallen. There were no bodies, but there was a sword, point-down in the rocks and sand.		She turned away as well. Before leaving the area, Eivor went to the base of the cliff, where Oswald and Rued would have fallen. There were no bodies, but there was a sword, point-down in the rocks and sand.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''This was Oswald's...''		*'''Eivor:''' ''This was Oswald's...''