An Uncommon Proposition - Revision history

Darman36 at 22:07, 31 May 2026

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	\| name = An Uncommon Proposition		\| name = An Uncommon Proposition
	\| image = ACV An Uncommon Proposition 3.png		\| image = ACV An Uncommon Proposition 3.png
	\| description = ''Find out what the [[Ealdorman]] of [[Essex~~\|Essexe~~]] wants of you.''		\| description = ''Find out what the [[Ealdorman]] of [[Essex]]e wants of you.''
	~~\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]~~''
	\| type = Main {{c\|A Breviary of Broken Hearts}}		\| type = Main {{c\|A Breviary of Broken Hearts}}
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	\| date = c. 875		\| date = c. 875
	}}		}}
	'''An Uncommon Proposition''' 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]].		'''An Uncommon Proposition''' 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==
	Eivor decided to travel to [[Essex\|Essexe]] to meet with [[ealdorman]] [[Birstan]].		Eivor decided to travel to [[Essex\|Essexe]] to meet with [[ealdorman]] [[Birstan]].
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	*'''Estrid:''' ''You have done the impossible, Dane. Returned my errant gander to his coop.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''You have done the impossible, Dane. Returned my errant gander to his coop.''
	*'''Birstan:''' ''My pettish love, such a stormy countenance clouds the sun of my return.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''My pettish love, such a stormy countenance clouds the sun of my return.''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''Your thegns drank the ale the ~~[[Scholar~~\|abbot]] gifted us. All of it.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''Your thegns drank the ale the {{Wiki\|abbot}} gifted us. All of it.''
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Now that is a tragedy my heart will not easily overcome.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Now that is a tragedy my heart will not easily overcome.''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''If he looked at me for the same affection he shows for hunting deer, our marriage might have survived.		*'''Estrid:''' ''If he looked at me for the same affection he shows for hunting deer, our marriage might have survived.
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	==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]]

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	{{IncompleteMemory}}		{{IncompleteMemory\|Valhalla}}
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| name = An Uncommon Proposition		\| name = An Uncommon Proposition

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Dialogue

imported>RShepard227: Added the response for staying silent throughout.

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Added the response for staying silent throughout.

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	Eivor left to find and speak with Birstan of Essexe. Arriving at the [[Ealdorman's House]], Eivor looked for Birstan.		Eivor left to find and speak with Birstan of Essexe. Arriving at the [[Ealdorman's House]], Eivor looked for Birstan.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems Ealdorman Birstan has made this ruin his longhouse.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems Ealdorman Birstan has made this ruin his longhouse.''
	Eivor ~~went inside~~ to see a group of ~~people waiting~~ and talking with each other.		Eivor entered to see a group of [[Thegn\|thegns]] gathered and talking with each other.
	*'''[[Wyatt (thegn)\|Wyatt]]:''' ''Why is my cup empty?''		*'''[[Wyatt (thegn)\|Wyatt]]:''' ''Why is my cup empty?''
	*'''[[Aldrich]]:''' ''Perhaps because you have drunk the barrel dry?''		*'''[[Aldrich]]:''' ''Perhaps because you have drunk the barrel dry?''
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	*'''Aldrich:''' ''Now, gentlemen, everyone is fractious with this waiting. Let us be civil at least.''		*'''Aldrich:''' ''Now, gentlemen, everyone is fractious with this waiting. Let us be civil at least.''
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor speaking to the nobles]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor speaking to the nobles]]
	Eivor went to speak with ~~the lord,~~ Wyatt.		Eivor went to speak with Wyatt.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Lord.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Lord.''
	*'''Wyatt:''' ''Ah! A heroic-looking [[Viking\|Dane]] in our midst.''		*'''Wyatt:''' ''Ah! A heroic-looking [[Viking\|Dane]] in our midst.''
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	*'''Wyatt:''' ''Our lord is not at home. But his wife is receiving visitors upstairs, in her usual fashion. If you speak with her, pass on that we have run out of ale.''		*'''Wyatt:''' ''Our lord is not at home. But his wife is receiving visitors upstairs, in her usual fashion. If you speak with her, pass on that we have run out of ale.''
	Eivor left the conversation to speak with Estrid. Eivor reached nearer to Estrid's room.		Eivor left the conversation to speak with Estrid. Eivor reached nearer to Estrid's room.
	*'''[[Gisele]]:''' ''Birstan's ~~[[thegn]]s~~ disrespect you, lady. Sour [[ale]] in the air, muddy boot steps all over the floors!'' Ces Anglais sont des cochons. ''(These English are [[pig]]s.)''		*'''[[Gisele]]:''' ''Birstan's thegns disrespect you, lady. Sour [[ale]] in the air, muddy boot steps all over the floors!'' Ces Anglais sont des cochons. ''(These English are [[pig]]s.)''
	*'''Estrid:''' Les anglais sont des hommes. ''(These English are men.)''		*'''Estrid:''' Les anglais sont des hommes. ''(These English are men.)''
	*'''Gisele:''' ''And they've eaten us out of house and home! We have but one cask of ale and two roasted pheasants left.''		*'''Gisele:''' ''And they've eaten us out of house and home! We have but one cask of ale and two roasted pheasants left.''
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	*'''Birstan:''' ''Then let us run wild and free in the woods as the [[wolf\|wolves]] do! Live on our wits. Prowl and stalk and feast.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Then let us run wild and free in the woods as the [[wolf\|wolves]] do! Live on our wits. Prowl and stalk and feast.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You have a romantic way about you, Birstan.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You have a romantic way about you, Birstan.''
			Their horses trotted into the city, where the guards normally held Danes with great suspicion.
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Do not fret. My guards will not worry you when we are together.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Do not fret. My guards will not worry you when we are together.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You mismark me if you think I'm capable of worry. Have you built your city in the ruins of another?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You mismark me if you think I'm capable of worry. Have you built your city in the ruins of another?''
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	*'''Birstan:''' ''That is a question I never really ponder. I suppose they are. I hope they are. Aelfred believes I rule like a chick-less [[Chicken\|hen]]. Flapping and squawking over nothing but the farmer's dinner.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''That is a question I never really ponder. I suppose they are. I hope they are. Aelfred believes I rule like a chick-less [[Chicken\|hen]]. Flapping and squawking over nothing but the farmer's dinner.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''He interferes?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''He interferes?''
	*'''Birstan:''' ''No, he disapproves. Is that not infinitely worse? But look, we are nearing the hall. I must face the wolves at my door before we discuss your favor to Essexe, Eivor.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''No, he disapproves. Is that not infinitely worse? But look, we are nearing the hall.''
			They dismounted their horses at the stable outside Birstan's residence and walked to the front door.
			*'''Birstan:''' ''I must face the wolves at my door before we discuss your favor to Essexe, Eivor.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''It may be I can speed your business along?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''It may be I can speed your business along?''
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor by Birstan's side as the meeting with the ''thegns'' began]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor by Birstan's side as the meeting with the ''thegns'' began]]
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	*'''Birstan:''' ''The feast, yes. The festival! This is not for full bellies, but to bless the loaf. Does that not bring us all good fortune?''		*'''Birstan:''' ''The feast, yes. The festival! This is not for full bellies, but to bless the loaf. Does that not bring us all good fortune?''
	\|-\|(Time runs out)=		\|-\|(Time runs out)=
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Starving, yes, that is not ... good. I'll see to it.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Starving, yes, that is not... good. I'll see to it.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Birstan:''' ''And Aldrich? Do you yap like a she-[[dog\|hound]] as Eadred does?''		*'''Birstan:''' ''And Aldrich? Do you yap like a she-[[dog\|hound]] as Eadred does?''
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	Eadred raised his hands angrily.		Eadred raised his hands angrily.
	\|-\|(Time runs out)=		\|-\|(Time runs out)=
	~~TBA~~		*'''Birstan:''' ''Suffers, dear me.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Birstan:''' ''There, have I not answered all your questions?''		*'''Birstan:''' ''There, have I not answered all your questions?''
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	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|The thegns departing from the meeting]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|The thegns departing from the meeting]]
	<tabber>		<tabber>
	\|-\|~~Eivor used~~ wordplay ~~throughout~~=		\|-\|Used wordplay=
	*'''Birstan:''' ''I sense you had some fun there, Eivor. And your playful wickedness backfooted my squabbling thegns.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''I sense you had some fun there, Eivor. And your playful wickedness backfooted my squabbling thegns.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I don't know what you speak of, lord.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I don't know what you speak of, lord.''
	\|-\|~~Eivor used~~ mixed responses=		\|-\|Used mixed responses=
	*'''Birstan:''' ''That ceased their prattling! A fine outcome, Eivor. The very soul of balance.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''That ceased their prattling! A fine outcome, Eivor. The very soul of balance.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''A firm hand is all you need, Birstan, whether on your hunting bow, or on your helm.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''A firm hand is all you need, Birstan, whether on your hunting bow, or on your helm.''
	\|-\|~~Eivor used~~ all passive responses=		\|-\|Used all passive responses=
	*'''Birstan:''' ''You're certainly a better hunter than you are a diplomat, Eivor.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''You're certainly a better hunter than you are a diplomat, Eivor.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I spend my effort where it matters most.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I spend my effort where it matters most.''
			\|-\|Remained silent throughout=
			*'''Birstan:''' ''If speech is silver and silence is golden, then you are rich indeed, Eivor!''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''I'm a better hunter than talker.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Birstan:''' ''All this talk of hunting makes long for the woods.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''All this talk of hunting makes long for the woods.''

imported>RShepard227: Third response from Birstan for using the most "passive" dialogue choices

2024-06-28T21:18:07Z

Third response from Birstan for using the most "passive" dialogue choices

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	*'''Birstan:''' ''That ceased their prattling! A fine outcome, Eivor. The very soul of balance.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''That ceased their prattling! A fine outcome, Eivor. The very soul of balance.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''A firm hand is all you need, Birstan, whether on your hunting bow, or on your helm.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''A firm hand is all you need, Birstan, whether on your hunting bow, or on your helm.''
			\|-\|Eivor used all passive responses=
			*'''Birstan:''' ''You're certainly a better hunter than you are a diplomat, Eivor.''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''I spend my effort where it matters most.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Birstan:''' ''All this talk of hunting makes long for the woods.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''All this talk of hunting makes long for the woods.''

imported>RShepard227: Through further testing, found that the passive dialogue responses have the lowest weight, the creative responses have the greatest, and the direct responses have the median.

2024-06-28T21:15:03Z

Through further testing, found that the passive dialogue responses have the lowest weight, the creative responses have the greatest, and the direct responses have the median.

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	Birstan's line suggesting that Eivor tell everyone about "his exit, pursued by a bear" is a reference to [[William Shakespeare]]'s famous stage direction in his 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.		Birstan's line suggesting that Eivor tell everyone about "his exit, pursued by a bear" is a reference to [[William Shakespeare]]'s famous stage direction in his 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.

	The conversation with the thegns plays out much like a [[flyting]] challenge. It has three rounds of three dialogue choices each, with a time limit to choose between them, and each choice has a different weight of "favorability" in determining the final outcome of the dialogue, with the most creative and poetic responses being the ~~most favorable~~.		The conversation with the thegns plays out much like a [[flyting]] challenge. It has three rounds of three dialogue choices each, with a time limit to choose between them, and each choice has a different weight of "favorability" in determining the final outcome of the dialogue, with the most creative and poetic responses being "best," the direct and assertive responses being "good," and the passive responses being "bad." A total of at least two "best" responses and one "good" response will yield the ideal outcome here.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Darman36: /* Behind the scenes */

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Behind the scenes

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Birstan's line suggesting that Eivor tell everyone about "his exit, pursued by a bear" is a reference to ~~the famous stage direction in~~ [[William Shakespeare]]'s 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.		Birstan's line suggesting that Eivor tell everyone about "his exit, pursued by a bear" is a reference to [[William Shakespeare]]'s famous stage direction in his 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.

	The conversation with the thegns plays out much like a [[~~Flyting\|~~flyting]] challenge. It has three rounds of three dialogue choices each, with a time limit to choose between them, and each choice has a different weight of "favorability" in determining the final outcome of the dialogue, with the most creative and poetic responses being the most favorable.		The conversation with the thegns plays out much like a [[flyting]] challenge. It has three rounds of three dialogue choices each, with a time limit to choose between them, and each choice has a different weight of "favorability" in determining the final outcome of the dialogue, with the most creative and poetic responses being the most favorable.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>RShepard227: /* Behind the scenes */

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Behind the scenes

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Birstan's line suggesting that Eivor tell everyone about "his exit, pursued by a bear" is a reference to the famous stage direction in [[William Shakespeare]]'s 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.		Birstan's line suggesting that Eivor tell everyone about "his exit, pursued by a bear" is a reference to the famous stage direction in [[William Shakespeare]]'s 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.

			The conversation with the thegns plays out much like a [[Flyting\|flyting]] challenge. It has three rounds of three dialogue choices each, with a time limit to choose between them, and each choice has a different weight of "favorability" in determining the final outcome of the dialogue, with the most creative and poetic responses being the most favorable.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Darman36: /Behind the scenes/ Whoops, this must have been a save glitch!

2024-06-28T17:05:10Z

Behind the scenes: Whoops, this must have been a save glitch!

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Birstan's line that he is a reference to the famous stage direction in [[William Shakespeare]]'s 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.		Birstan's line suggesting that Eivor tell everyone about "his exit, pursued by a bear" is a reference to the famous stage direction in [[William Shakespeare]]'s 1623 play ''{{Wiki\|The Winter's Tale}}''.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>RShepard227: Choosing all wordplay options leaves the thegns more satisfied with the outcome, and changes dialogue accordingly.

2024-06-28T17:04:04Z

Choosing all wordplay options leaves the thegns more satisfied with the outcome, and changes dialogue accordingly.

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	\|-\|You seem ill-matched to your wife=		\|-\|You seem ill-matched to your wife=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You speak ill of your wife. Has your love faded or were you ill-matched?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You speak ill of your wife. Has your love faded or were you ill-matched?''
	*'''~~Bristan~~:''' ''As family, we are close as [[Cain]] and [[Abel]]. She is a willful woman, and I am a bad husband. You know me, it seems?''		*'''Birstan:''' ''As family, we are close as [[Cain]] and [[Abel]]. She is a willful woman, and I am a bad husband. You know me, it seems?''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Only by reputation.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Only by reputation.''
	*'''~~Bristan~~:''' ''A deliciously teasing sentiment.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''A deliciously teasing sentiment.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I'm Eivor of the Raven Clan. You hinted at an alliance for the loan of my unique talents.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I'm Eivor of the Raven Clan. You hinted at an alliance for the loan of my unique talents.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''~~Bristan~~:''' ''[[wikt:'sblood\|Sblood]], yes! Let us return to Colcestre at once and we'll speak more of the delicate matter on my mind.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''[[wikt:'sblood\|Sblood]], yes! Let us return to Colcestre at once and we'll speak more of the delicate matter on my mind.''
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor escorting Birstan back to Colcestre]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor escorting Birstan back to Colcestre]]
	Eivor and ~~Bristan~~ started to leave to go back to Colcestre.		Eivor and Birstan started to leave to go back to Colcestre.
	*'''Birstan:''' ''I am glad you answered my summons. I did not expect such a skilled fighter!''		*'''Birstan:''' ''I am glad you answered my summons. I did not expect such a skilled fighter!''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''It's good I came when I did. You lost many men on this hunt.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''It's good I came when I did. You lost many men on this hunt.''
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	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Birstan:''' ''There, have I not answered all your questions?''		*'''Birstan:''' ''There, have I not answered all your questions?''
			<tabber>
			\|-\|Thegns satisfied with Birstan's answers=
			*'''Wyatt:''' ''I thank you for your candor, Birstan. You have put my mind somewhat at ease.''
			*'''Aldrich:''' ''Aye.''
			*'''Eadred:''' ''Indeed.''
			*'''Birstan:''' ''Good. With that, we are concluded, my lords. Now if you'll pardon me, I have much to discuss with my wife.''
			\|-\|Thegns not satisfied=
	*'''Wyatt:''' ''You are a stain on this shire, Birstan! Useless!''		*'''Wyatt:''' ''You are a stain on this shire, Birstan! Useless!''
	*'''Aldrich:''' ''Useless...''		*'''Aldrich:''' ''Useless...''
	*'''Eadred:''' ''That's right.''		*'''Eadred:''' ''That's right.''
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Yet, still you haunt my hall? Begone, I haven't time for your squabbling!''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Yet, still you haunt my hall? Begone, I haven't time for your squabbling!''
			</tabber>
			The three thegns left his home as Eivor and Birstan went to see Estrid.
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|The thegns departing from the meeting]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|The thegns departing from the meeting]]
	~~The three~~ thegns ~~left his home as~~ Eivor ~~and Birstan went to see Estrid~~.		<tabber>
			\|-\|Eivor used wordplay throughout=
			*'''Birstan:''' ''I sense you had some fun there, Eivor. And your playful wickedness backfooted my squabbling thegns.''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''I don't know what you speak of, lord.''
			\|-\|Eivor used mixed responses=
	*'''Birstan:''' ''That ceased their prattling! A fine outcome, Eivor. The very soul of balance.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''That ceased their prattling! A fine outcome, Eivor. The very soul of balance.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''A firm hand is all you need, Birstan, whether on your hunting bow, or on your helm.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''A firm hand is all you need, Birstan, whether on your hunting bow, or on your helm.''
			</tabber>
	*'''Birstan:''' ''All this talk of hunting makes long for the woods.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''All this talk of hunting makes long for the woods.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Your wife awaits, Birstan. Are you not worried some other man will drench your sheets with his sweats?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Your wife awaits, Birstan. Are you not worried some other man will drench your sheets with his sweats?''
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Ha! She does as she must. As do I. But you will discover this soon enough.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Ha! She does as she must. As do I. But you will discover this soon enough.''
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 13.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor, Birstan, and Estrid plan on breaking up the couple's arranged marriage]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 13.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor, Birstan, and Estrid plan on breaking up the couple's arranged marriage]]
	Eivor and ~~Bristan~~ met up with Estrid and Gisele.		Eivor and Birstan met up with Estrid and Gisele.
	*'''Estrid:''' ''You have done the impossible, Dane. Returned my errant gander to his coop.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''You have done the impossible, Dane. Returned my errant gander to his coop.''
	*'''~~Bristan~~:''' ''My pettish love, such a stormy countenance clouds the sun of my return.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''My pettish love, such a stormy countenance clouds the sun of my return.''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''Your thegns drank the ale the [[Scholar\|abbot]] gifted us. All of it.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''Your thegns drank the ale the [[Scholar\|abbot]] gifted us. All of it.''
	*'''~~Bristan~~:''' ''Now that is a tragedy my heart will not easily overcome.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Now that is a tragedy my heart will not easily overcome.''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''If he looked at me for the same affection he shows for hunting deer, our marriage might have survived.		*'''Estrid:''' ''If he looked at me for the same affection he shows for hunting deer, our marriage might have survived.
	<tabber>		<tabber>

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	Eivor pledged to Essexe.		Eivor pledged to Essexe.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I will leave at once.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I will leave at once.''
	*'''Randvi:''' ''An alliance in ~~Essexe~~ would be invaluable. But go with caution.''		*'''Randvi:''' ''An alliance in Essex would be invaluable. But go with caution.''
	Eivor left to ~~find and speak with Birstan~~ of Essexe. Arriving at the [[Ealdorman's House]], Eivor looked for Birstan.		Eivor left and began her journey to Colcestre, the capital of Essexe. Entering from the west, she made her way down the main street of the settlement and pulled up her hood, hiding her face from the distrusting locals.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''The people here look poor and hungry.''
			Arriving at the [[Ealdorman's House]], Eivor looked for Birstan.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems Ealdorman Birstan has made this ruin his longhouse.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''It seems Ealdorman Birstan has made this ruin his longhouse.''
	Eivor entered to see a group of [[Thegn\|thegns]] gathered and talking with each other.		Eivor entered to see a group of [[Thegn\|thegns]] gathered and talking with each other.
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	*'''[[Gisele]]:''' ''Birstan's thegns disrespect you, lady. Sour [[ale]] in the air, muddy boot steps all over the floors!'' Ces Anglais sont des cochons. ''(These English are [[pig]]s.)''		*'''[[Gisele]]:''' ''Birstan's thegns disrespect you, lady. Sour [[ale]] in the air, muddy boot steps all over the floors!'' Ces Anglais sont des cochons. ''(These English are [[pig]]s.)''
	*'''Estrid:''' Les anglais sont des hommes. ''(These English are men.)''		*'''Estrid:''' Les anglais sont des hommes. ''(These English are men.)''
	*'''Gisele:''' ''And they've eaten us out of ~~house~~ and home! We have but one cask of ale and two roasted pheasants left.''		*'''Gisele:''' ''And they've eaten us out of hearth and home! We have but one cask of ale and two roasted pheasants left.''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''Let us hope Birstan has at least killed a [[Wild boar\|boar]] or two, or his thegns will add inhospitality to their list of complaints.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''Let us hope Birstan has at least killed a [[Wild boar\|boar]] or two, or his thegns will add inhospitality to their list of complaints.''
	*'''Gisele:''' Cochons! ''(Pigs!) Filthy swine!''		*'''Gisele:''' Cochons! ''(Pigs!) Filthy swine!''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''Chut,'' ma chere ''(my love). There is no use fretting.''		*'''Estrid:''' Chut, ma chere ''(Shh, my love). There is no use fretting.''
	Eivor entered the room and saw Estrid with Gisele. Estrid stood up and pulled out a [[Short blade\|knife]].		Eivor entered the room and saw Estrid with Gisele. Estrid stood up and pulled out a [[Short blade\|knife]].
	*'''Estrid:''' ''You! Guards will come at one cry from me.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''You! Guards will come at one cry from me.''
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	*'''Estrid:''' ''Such would be a miracle. His favorite haunt is southwest of here. The lavender fields there attract the prey, [[Christianity\|God]] help him.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''Such would be a miracle. His favorite haunt is southwest of here. The lavender fields there attract the prey, [[Christianity\|God]] help him.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''With luck, he hasn't been eaten. But I'll return either way.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''With luck, he hasn't been eaten. But I'll return either way.''
	Eivor ~~went to~~ the main room as Estrid addressed the thegns.		Eivor strolled back across the main room as Estrid addressed the thegns.
	*'''Estrid:''' ''Patience is a godly virtue, Eadred.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''Patience is a godly virtue, Eadred.''
	*'''Eadred:''' ''Even the saints would tire of waiting for Birstan to hang up his [[bow]]. Dear Estrid, we must discuss the affairs of this land, with or without him.''		*'''Eadred:''' ''Even the saints would tire of waiting for Birstan to hang up his [[bow]]. Dear Estrid, we must discuss the affairs of this land, with or without him.''
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding Birstan's camp]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding Birstan's camp]]
	Eivor left and ~~went~~ to ~~search Birstan's camp in~~ [[Epinga Forest]].		Eivor left and traveled west to [[Epinga Forest]] to search for Birstan's camp.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Hunting is a fine sport, but I hope the ealdorman has not become the prey. No good comes from a camp this bloody.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Hunting is a fine sport, but I hope the ealdorman has not become the prey. No good comes from a camp this bloody.''
	Eivor investigated the camp and found a dead body ravaged.		Eivor investigated the camp and found a dead body ravaged.
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''The hunters were prey to a large beast or two. I can only hope that Birstan still lives.		*'''Eivor:''' ''The hunters were prey to a large beast or two. I can only hope that Birstan still lives.
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor defending Birstan against the bears]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor defending Birstan against the bears]]
	Following the evidence, Eivor went to find the ealdorman. Viewing the ealdorman over a dead [[bear]], Eivor noticed more bears ~~coming to attack~~.		Following the evidence, Eivor went to find the ealdorman. Viewing the ealdorman over a dead [[bear]], Eivor noticed two more bears charging towards him.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Birstan?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Birstan?''
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Ready your weapon! Or accept your fate as a feast for bears! Do not let them charge you! Ha! We'll fight to the death, worthy one. Ha! Your weapon strikes true! This is one Saxon you won't kill today. Gets the blood coursing. You have savaged enough men today, beast!''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Ready your weapon! Or accept your fate as a feast for bears!''
			Eivor and Birstan attacked the bears with blades and arrows. Birstan boasted between his shots.
			*'''Birstan:''' ''Do not let them charge you!''<br>''Ha! We'll fight to the death, worthy one.''<br>''Ha! Your weapon strikes true!''<br>''This is one Saxon you won't kill today!''<br>''Gets the blood coursing!''<br>''You have savaged enough men today, beast!''
	Eivor and Birstan killed the rest of the bears.		Eivor and Birstan killed the rest of the bears.
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Well fought, friend. I would not have survived this ambush without you.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Well fought, friend. I would not have survived this ambush without you.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''I'm Eivor of the Raven Clan. You hinted at an alliance for the loan of my unique talents.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I'm Eivor of the Raven Clan. You hinted at an alliance for the loan of my unique talents.''
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	*'''Birstan:''' ''[[wikt:'sblood\|Sblood]], yes! Let us return to Colcestre at once and we'll speak more of the delicate matter on my mind.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''[[wikt:'sblood\|'Sblood]], yes! Let us return to Colcestre at once and we'll speak more of the delicate matter on my mind.''
	[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor escorting Birstan back to Colcestre]]		[[File:ACV An Uncommon Proposition 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor escorting Birstan back to Colcestre]]
	Eivor and Birstan started to leave to go back to Colcestre.		Eivor and Birstan started to leave to go back to Colcestre.
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	*'''Birstan:''' ''He was certainly thorough in other regards.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''He was certainly thorough in other regards.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Some Norse can be quick to take coin and slow to earn it. If I give my word, it is not broken.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Some Norse can be quick to take coin and slow to earn it. If I give my word, it is not broken.''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''Could we try the kidnap again? Much of the planning's done. It would only take a more trustworthy overseer.''		*'''Estrid:''' ''Could we try the kidnap again? Much of the planning is done. It would only take a more trustworthy overseer.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''It ~~would~~ be a bold venture if we do. Loud and brash and seen by all.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''It should be a bold venture if we do. Loud and brash and seen by all.''
	*'''Estrid:''' ''During our Lammas festival? Merry peasants and guards with wandering eyes?''		*'''Estrid:''' ''During our Lammas festival? Merry peasants and guards with wandering eyes?''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Your return to Francia would need a swift ship. With a captain ready to leave [[England]].''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Your return to Francia would need a swift ship. With a captain ready to leave [[England]].''
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	*'''Birstan:''' ''We can hope! You must fan the flame. Find her, bring her to my lakeside cottage, and light a bonfire there. I will know to come. I believe she lived in the last house of Maeldun. A small, sweet place where fond memories were made.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''We can hope! You must fan the flame. Find her, bring her to my lakeside cottage, and light a bonfire there. I will know to come. I believe she lived in the last house of Maeldun. A small, sweet place where fond memories were made.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I will do as you both ask, and ask [[Freyja]] for success in this love game.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I will do as you both ask, and ask [[Freyja]] for success in this love game.''
	*'''Birstan:''' ''Good luck in your ~~endeavours~~, Eivor. I pray you find my Alfida, with a fair face and a yearning heart.''		*'''Birstan:''' ''Good luck in your endeavors, Eivor. I pray you find my Alfida, with a fair face and a yearning heart.''
	Eivor agreed to help the estranged couple.		Eivor agreed to help the estranged couple.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, should I look for Alfida first or meet with Estrid at the marketplace?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, should I look for Alfida first or meet with Estrid at the marketplace?''