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	{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}		{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}
	[[File:ACV The First Night of Samhain 23.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim ~~toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr~~]]		[[File:ACV The First Night of Samhain 23.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasting drinks]]
	Upon Eivor's arrival, Gunnar introduced her to Cynon and Tewdwr. Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed to, then had to tend to other community matters once Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Tewdwr and Gwilim, who was pretending to be a [[monk]], until Eivor came by to talk. Their night talk brought about a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, with Tewdwr next in line to succeed him. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Upon Eivor's arrival, Gunnar introduced her to Cynon and Tewdwr. Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed to, then had to tend to other community matters once Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Tewdwr and Gwilim, who was pretending to be a [[monk]], until Eivor came by to talk. Their night talk brought about a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, with Tewdwr next in line to succeed him. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>

	[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor ~~confronts~~ Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]		[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronting Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]
	The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of events, Cynon let the festivities continue while he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until Eivor confronted him about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child, and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> Eivor told Cynon in turn about Tewdwr's change of heart and how the plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to rescue Tewdwr.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>		The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of events, Cynon let the festivities continue while he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until Eivor confronted him about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child, and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> Eivor told Cynon in turn about Tewdwr's change of heart and how the plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to rescue Tewdwr.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>

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	{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}		{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}
			[[File:ACV The First Night of Samhain 23.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]
	Upon Eivor's arrival, Gunnar introduced her to Cynon and Tewdwr. Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed to, then had to tend to other community matters once Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Tewdwr and Gwilim, who was pretending to be a [[monk]], until Eivor came by to talk. Their night talk brought about a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, with Tewdwr next in line to succeed him. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Upon Eivor's arrival, Gunnar introduced her to Cynon and Tewdwr. Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed to, then had to tend to other community matters once Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Tewdwr and Gwilim, who was pretending to be a [[monk]], until Eivor came by to talk. Their night talk brought about a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, with Tewdwr next in line to succeed him. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>

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	{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}		{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}
	~~[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]~~
	Upon Eivor's arrival, Gunnar introduced her to Cynon and Tewdwr. Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed to, then had to tend to other community matters once Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Tewdwr and Gwilim, who was pretending to be a [[monk]], until Eivor came by to talk. Their night talk brought about a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, with Tewdwr next in line to succeed him. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Upon Eivor's arrival, Gunnar introduced her to Cynon and Tewdwr. Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed to, then had to tend to other community matters once Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Tewdwr and Gwilim, who was pretending to be a [[monk]], until Eivor came by to talk. Their night talk brought about a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, with Tewdwr next in line to succeed him. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}}

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	{{~~Imageneed~~\|~~''[[~~Assassin's Creed: Valhalla~~]]''~~}}		{{Quote\|A man must get his house in order before his death. Feather his nest for his children.\|Cynon to Eivor, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}
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	\|death = 1 November 876 CE<br>		\|death = 1 November 876<br>[[Gloucester\|Glowecestre]], [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]]
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	'''Cynon''' (died 876 CE) was a [[Wales\|Welsh]] nobleman who served as the [[ealdorman]] of [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]] in the late 9th century. He was lauded for appeasing both the [[Christianity\|Christians]] of the former kingdom of {{Wiki\|Hwicce}} and the remaining pagans. At some point, Cynon passed the torch, creating fear and skepticism, with many believing war would spark without him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Cynon]]</ref> In the end, he began to adopt a syncretistic position between Druidism and Christianity, welcoming all kinds of pagans, from followers of the ancient Celtic religion to Nordic pagans.<ref name="TFNOS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The First Night of Samhain]]</ref>		'''Cynon''' (died 876) was a [[Wales\|Welsh]] nobleman who served as the [[ealdorman]] of [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]] in the late 9th century.

			He was lauded for appeasing both the [[Christianity\|Christians]] of the former kingdom of {{Wiki\|Hwicce}} and the remaining pagans. At some point, Cynon passed the torch, creating fear and skepticism, with many believing war would spark without him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Cynon]]</ref> In the end, he began to adopt a syncretistic position between Druidism and Christianity, welcoming all kinds of pagans, from followers of the ancient {{Wiki\|Ancient Celtic religion\|Celtic religion}} to {{Wiki\|Old Norse religion\|Nordic pagans}}.<ref name="TFNOS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The First Night of Samhain]]</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
			===Ealdorman of Glowecestrescire===
	Not much can be found about his past, except that Cynon used to be a devout Christian before his time as ealdorman. However, upon his first glance of the high priestess [[Modron]], Cynon was enamored by her. When he became ealdorman after a [[Samhain]] festival, Cynon and Modron often worked together in the daily business within Glowecestre. Over time, both leaders grew close to one another and understood each other.<ref name="TheStolenKing">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Stolen King]]</ref> Before long, Cynon was offered a part in a fertility ritual by Modron and he easily accepted. From their work and the ritual, Cynon and Modron built a union between the pagans and Christians of the shire as well as a legacy in their daughter, [[Gwenydd]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[A Love Betrayed]]</ref> Within Cynon's twenty years as ealdorman, Glowecestre was home to all as he took care of his family, which included the last ealdorman's daughter, [[Brigid]].<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Not much can be found about his past, except that Cynon used to be a devout Christian before his time as ealdorman. However, upon his first glance of the high priestess [[Modron]], Cynon was enamored by her. When he became ealdorman after a [[Samhain]] festival, Cynon and Modron often worked together in the daily business within Glowecestre. Over time, both leaders grew close to one another and understood each other.<ref name="TheStolenKing">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Stolen King]]</ref> Before long, Cynon was offered a part in a fertility ritual by Modron and he easily accepted. From their work and the ritual, Cynon and Modron built a union between the pagans and Christians of the shire as well as a legacy in their daughter, [[Gwenydd]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[A Love Betrayed]]</ref> Within Cynon's twenty years as ealdorman, Glowecestre was home to all as he took care of his family, which included the last ealdorman's daughter, [[Brigid]].<ref name="TFNOS"/>

	~~===A Tale of Wicker-Fire===~~
	At the end of his reign of ealdorman, Cynon readied himself for his final duties for the Samhain festival. However, his successor, [[Tewdwr]], grew to resent and dislike the pagans, who were the target of his future decisions for the shire. Concerned, Cynon and Modron knew that the union and their daughter would be in danger if Tewdwr became ealdorman. Cynon agreed to help Modron kill Tewdwr and take the place as leader of the shire. Their plan, however, included the arrival of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> To prepare, Cynon paid [[bandit]]s, led by [[Gwilim]], to abduct and kill Tewdwr as Cynon will frame Eivor for his apparent murder.<ref name="TheStolenKing"/>		At the end of his reign of ealdorman, Cynon readied himself for his final duties for the Samhain festival. However, his successor, [[Tewdwr]], grew to resent and dislike the pagans, who were the target of his future decisions for the shire. Concerned, Cynon and Modron knew that the union and their daughter would be in danger if Tewdwr became ealdorman. Cynon agreed to help Modron kill Tewdwr and take the place as leader of the shire. Their plan, however, included the arrival of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> To prepare, Cynon paid [[bandit]]s, led by [[Gwilim]], to abduct and kill Tewdwr as Cynon will frame Eivor for his apparent murder.<ref name="TheStolenKing"/>

	[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]		===The Wicker Man sacrifice===
			{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}
			[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]
	Upon Eivor's arrival, Cynon and Tewdwr were introduced to Eivor by [[Gunnar]]. Upon their first interaction, Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed. Cynon had to tend to other matters within his community as Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Gwilim, who was pretending to be a monk, and Tewdwr, until Eivor came by to talk. However, the night brought a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, as Tewdwr will take his place. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Upon Eivor's arrival, Cynon and Tewdwr were introduced to Eivor by [[Gunnar]]. Upon their first interaction, Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed. Cynon had to tend to other matters within his community as Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Gwilim, who was pretending to be a monk, and Tewdwr, until Eivor came by to talk. However, the night brought a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, as Tewdwr will take his place. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>

	[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb~~\|left~~\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]		[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]
	The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of event, Cynon led the festivities continue as he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until he was confronted by Eivor about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> However, Cynon was told of Tewdwr's change of heart and how his plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to save Tewdwr from Modron.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>		The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of event, Cynon led the festivities continue as he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until he was confronted by Eivor about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> However, Cynon was told of Tewdwr's change of heart and how his plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to save Tewdwr from Modron.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>

	==~~Behind the scenes~~==		==Trivia==
	*In "A Love Betrayed," Eivor has the choice of killing Cynon inside the church or letting him live to die in the Burning of the Wicker Man.		*In "A Love Betrayed," Eivor has the choice of killing Cynon inside the church or letting him live to die in the Burning of the Wicker Man.

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	\|death = 876 CE<br>		\|death = 1 November 876 CE<br>
	[[Gloucester\|Glowecestre]], [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]]		[[Gloucester\|Glowecestre]], [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]]
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	\|database = [[Database: Cynon\|Cynon]]		\|database = [[Database: Cynon\|Cynon]]
	\|affiliates = [[Gloucestershire]]		\|affiliates = [[Gloucestershire\|Ealdormancy of Gloucestershire]]
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	'''Cynon''' was a [[Wales\|Welsh]] nobleman who served as ~~a ''~~[[ealdorman]]~~'' in~~ [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]] in the late 9th century. He was lauded for appeasing both the [[Christianity\|Christians]] of the former kingdom of {{Wiki\|Hwicce}} and the remaining pagans. At some point, Cynon passed the torch, creating fear and skepticism, with many believing war would spark without him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Cynon]]</ref> In the end, he began to adopt a syncretistic position between Druidism and Christianity, welcoming all kinds of pagans, from followers of the ancient Celtic religion to Nordic pagans.<ref name="TFNOS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The First Night of Samhain]]</ref>		'''Cynon''' (died 876 CE) was a [[Wales\|Welsh]] nobleman who served as the [[ealdorman]] of [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]] in the late 9th century. He was lauded for appeasing both the [[Christianity\|Christians]] of the former kingdom of {{Wiki\|Hwicce}} and the remaining pagans. At some point, Cynon passed the torch, creating fear and skepticism, with many believing war would spark without him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Cynon]]</ref> In the end, he began to adopt a syncretistic position between Druidism and Christianity, welcoming all kinds of pagans, from followers of the ancient Celtic religion to Nordic pagans.<ref name="TFNOS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The First Night of Samhain]]</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	===A Tale of Wicker-Fire===		===A Tale of Wicker-Fire===
	At the end of his reign of ealdorman, Cynon readied himself for his final duties for the Samhain festival. However, his successor, [[Tewdwr]], grew to resent and dislike the pagans, who were the target of his future decisions for the shire. Concerned, Cynon and Modron knew that the union and their daughter would be in danger if Tewdwr became ealdorman. Cynon agreed to help Modron kill Tewdwr and take the place as leader of the shire. Their plan, however, included the arrival of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> To prepare, Cynon paid [[bandit]]s, led by [[Gwilim]], to abduct and kill Tewdwr as Cynon will frame Eivor for his apparent murder.<ref name="TheStolenKing"/>		At the end of his reign of ealdorman, Cynon readied himself for his final duties for the Samhain festival. However, his successor, [[Tewdwr]], grew to resent and dislike the pagans, who were the target of his future decisions for the shire. Concerned, Cynon and Modron knew that the union and their daughter would be in danger if Tewdwr became ealdorman. Cynon agreed to help Modron kill Tewdwr and take the place as leader of the shire. Their plan, however, included the arrival of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> To prepare, Cynon paid [[bandit]]s, led by [[Gwilim]], to abduct and kill Tewdwr as Cynon will frame Eivor for his apparent murder.<ref name="TheStolenKing"/>

	[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]		[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]
	Upon Eivor's arrival, Cynon and Tewdwr were introduced to Eivor by [[Gunnar]]. Upon their first interaction, Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed. Cynon had to tend to other matters within his community as Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Gwilim, who was pretending to be a monk, and Tewdwr, until Eivor came by to talk. However, the night brought a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, as Tewdwr will take his place. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Upon Eivor's arrival, Cynon and Tewdwr were introduced to Eivor by [[Gunnar]]. Upon their first interaction, Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed. Cynon had to tend to other matters within his community as Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Gwilim, who was pretending to be a monk, and Tewdwr, until Eivor came by to talk. However, the night brought a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, as Tewdwr will take his place. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>

	[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]		[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]
	The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of event, Cynon led the festivities continue as he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until he was confronted by Eivor about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> However, Cynon was told of Tewdwr's change of heart and how his plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to save Tewdwr from Modron.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>		The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of event, Cynon led the festivities continue as he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until he was confronted by Eivor about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> However, Cynon was told of Tewdwr's change of heart and how his plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to save Tewdwr from Modron.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>

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	[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]		[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]
	Upon Eivor's arrival, Cynon and Tewdwr were introduced to Eivor by [[Gunnar]]. Upon their first interaction, Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed. Cynon had to tend to other matters within his community as Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Gwilim, who was pretending to be a monk, and Tewdwr, until Eivor came by to talk. However, the night brought a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, as Tewdwr will take his place. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Upon Eivor's arrival, Cynon and Tewdwr were introduced to Eivor by [[Gunnar]]. Upon their first interaction, Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed. Cynon had to tend to other matters within his community as Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Gwilim, who was pretending to be a monk, and Tewdwr, until Eivor came by to talk. However, the night brought a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, as Tewdwr will take his place. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>
	[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]		[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]
	The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of event, Cynon led the festivities continue as he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until he was confronted by Eivor about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> However, Cynon was told of Tewdwr's change of heart and how his plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to save Tewdwr from Modron.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>		The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of event, Cynon led the festivities continue as he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until he was confronted by Eivor about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> However, Cynon was told of Tewdwr's change of heart and how his plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to save Tewdwr from Modron.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>

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	'''Cynon''' (died 876) was a [[Wales\|Welsh]] nobleman who served as the [[ealdorman]] of [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]] in the late 9th century.		'''Cynon''' (died 876) was a [[Wales\|Welsh]] nobleman who served as the [[ealdorman]] of [[Gloucestershire\|Glowecestrescire]] in the late 9th century.

	He was lauded for appeasing both the [[Christianity\|Christians]] of the former kingdom of {{Wiki\|Hwicce}} and the remaining pagans. At some point, Cynon ~~passed the torch~~, creating fear and skepticism, with many believing war would spark without him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Cynon]]</ref> In the end, he began to adopt a syncretistic position between Druidism and Christianity, welcoming all kinds of pagans, from followers of the ancient {{Wiki\|Ancient Celtic religion\|Celtic religion}} to {{Wiki\|Old Norse religion\|Nordic pagans}}.<ref name="TFNOS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The First Night of Samhain]]</ref>		He was lauded for appeasing both the [[Christianity\|Christians]] of the former kingdom of {{Wiki\|Hwicce}} and the remaining pagans. At some point, Cynon announced he would step down, creating fear and skepticism in the community, with many believing war would spark without him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Cynon]]</ref> In the end, he began to adopt a syncretistic position between Druidism and Christianity, welcoming all kinds of pagans, from followers of the ancient {{Wiki\|Ancient Celtic religion\|Celtic religion}} to {{Wiki\|Old Norse religion\|Nordic pagans}}.<ref name="TFNOS">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The First Night of Samhain]]</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Ealdorman of Glowecestrescire===		===Ealdorman of Glowecestrescire===
	~~Not much can be found about his past, except that~~ Cynon used to be a devout Christian before his time as ealdorman. However, upon his first glance of the high priestess [[Modron]], Cynon was enamored by her. When he became ealdorman after a [[Samhain]] festival, Cynon and Modron often worked together in the daily business within Glowecestre. Over time, both leaders grew close to one another ~~and understood each other~~.<ref name="TheStolenKing">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Stolen King]]</ref> Before long, Cynon was offered a part in a fertility ritual ~~by Modron~~ and he easily accepted. From their work and the ritual, Cynon and Modron built a union between the pagans and Christians of the shire as well as a legacy in their daughter, [[Gwenydd]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[A Love Betrayed]]</ref> ~~Within~~ Cynon's ~~twenty years as ealdorman~~, Glowecestre was home to all as he took care of his family, which included the last ealdorman's daughter, [[~~Brigid~~]].<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Cynon used to be a devout Christian before his time as ealdorman. However, upon his first glance of the high priestess [[Modron]], Cynon was enamored by her. When he became ealdorman after a [[Samhain]] festival, Cynon and Modron often worked together in the daily business within Glowecestre. Over time, both leaders grew close to one another.<ref name="TheStolenKing">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Stolen King]]</ref> Before long, Cynon was offered a part in Modron's fertility ritual and he easily accepted. From their work and the ritual, Cynon and Modron built a union between the pagans and Christians of the shire as well as a legacy in their daughter, [[Gwenydd]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[A Love Betrayed]]</ref> During Cynon's 20-year ealdormancy, Glowecestre was home to all as he took care of his family, which included the last ealdorman's daughter [[Brigid]], who was romantically involved with the visiting [[Gunnar]].<ref name="TFNOS"/>

	At the end of his ~~reign of ealdorman~~, Cynon readied himself for his final duties for the Samhain festival. However, his successor, [[Tewdwr]], grew to resent and dislike the pagans, who were the target of his future decisions for the shire. Concerned, Cynon and Modron knew that the union and their daughter would be in danger if Tewdwr became ealdorman. Cynon agreed to help Modron kill Tewdwr and take the place as leader of the shire. Their plan, however, included the arrival of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> To prepare, Cynon paid [[bandit]]s, led by [[Gwilim]], to abduct and kill Tewdwr as Cynon ~~will frame~~ Eivor for his apparent murder.<ref name="TheStolenKing"/>		At the end of his ealdormancy, Cynon readied himself for his final duties for the Samhain festival. However, his successor [[Tewdwr]] grew to resent and dislike the pagans, who were the target of his future decisions for the shire. Concerned, Cynon and Modron knew that the union and their daughter would be in danger if Tewdwr became ealdorman. Cynon agreed to help Modron kill Tewdwr and take the place as leader of the shire. Their plan, however, included the arrival of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> To prepare, Cynon paid [[bandit]]s, led by [[Gwilim]], to abduct and kill Tewdwr while Cynon framed Eivor for his apparent murder.<ref name="TheStolenKing"/>

	===The Wicker Man sacrifice===		===The Wicker Man sacrifice===
	{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}		{{Dialogue\|Eivor\|We are done with this shadow play. Tewdwr is safe, and I know of your plan to sacrifice him in your stead.\|Cynon\|You think I mean to escape the flames? I go to the wicker man gladly. But I will not leave Glowecestre in the hands of the Christian zealot.\|Cynon to Eivor in St. Kenhelm's Church, c. 876\|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla\|A Love Betrayed}}
	[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]		[[File:ACV Eivor Cynon, Tewdwr Gwilim Toast.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Eivor, Cynon, Tewdwr, and Gwilim toasted and drank for both Cynon and Tewdwr]]
	Upon Eivor's arrival, Cynon and Tewdwr ~~were introduced to Eivor by [[Gunnar]]~~. ~~Upon their first interaction,~~ Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed~~. Cynon~~ had to tend to other matters ~~within his community as~~ Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Gwilim, who was pretending to be a monk~~, and Tewdwr~~, until Eivor came by to talk. ~~However, the~~ night brought a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, as Tewdwr ~~will take his place~~. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>		Upon Eivor's arrival, Gunnar introduced her to Cynon and Tewdwr. Cynon asked Eivor to guard and protect Tewdwr on his travel to pray, which she agreed to, then had to tend to other community matters once Eivor left. When night came, Cynon was spending time with Tewdwr and Gwilim, who was pretending to be a [[monk]], until Eivor came by to talk. Their night talk brought about a drinking competition, which led to a conversation about the upcoming events. Cynon disclosed his role to be sacrificed in the Wicker Man for years of good harvest, with Tewdwr next in line to succeed him. Thus, for their roles, the group of four raised their drinks and toasted to both Tewdwr and Cynon. After the toast, Cynon left the group as Tewdwr, Eivor, and Gwilim drank the night away.<ref name="TFNOS"/>

	[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]		[[File:ACV A Love Betrayed 10.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confronts Cynon at St. Kelhelm's Church]]
	The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of ~~event~~, Cynon ~~led~~ the festivities continue as he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until ~~he was~~ confronted ~~by Eivor~~ about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> ~~However,~~ Cynon ~~was told of~~ Tewdwr's change of heart and how ~~his~~ plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to ~~save~~ Tewdwr ~~from Modron~~.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>		The next day, Cynon approached a befuddled Eivor and accused her of killing Tewdwr and ruining the festivities. With haste, Cynon ordered her death.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Clues and Riddles]]</ref> After a series of events, Cynon let the festivities continue while he made Eivor the scapegoat of Tewdwr's "murder."<ref name="TheStolenKing"/> Inside [[St. Kenhelm's Church]], Cynon was praying alone until Eivor confronted him about having Tewdwr almost killed. However, Cynon rejected the notion and stated that Modron had been pulling the strings of Tewdwr's attempted murder. Cynon also revealed that Modron and him had a child, and that their work and love resulted in the union between their religions and people.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/> Eivor told Cynon in turn about Tewdwr's change of heart and how the plan worked in convincing Tewdwr to be a leader to all of the shire's people. Upon hearing this, Cynon told Eivor to save Tewdwr from Modron's ritual at her forest temple in [[Aelfwood]] as he tended to the festival's end. Upon deciding Cynon's fate, Eivor left to rescue Tewdwr.<ref name="ALoveBetrayed"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*In "A Love Betrayed," Eivor has the choice of killing Cynon inside the church or letting him live to die ~~in the Burning of~~ the Wicker Man.		*In "A Love Betrayed," Eivor has the choice of killing Cynon inside the church or letting him live to die when the Wicker Man burns.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==