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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' {{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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	{{Era\|Locations}}{{WP-REAL\|Durrow, County Laois}}		{{Era\|Locations}}{{WP-REAL\|Durrow, County Laois}}
	[[File:ACV Durrow Overview.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|9th century Durrow]]		[[File:ACV Durrow Overview.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|9th century Durrow]]
	'''Durrow''' is a small town in southeastern {{Wiki\|County Laois}}, [[Ireland]]. ~~During~~ the 9th century, Durrow was part of the region of [[Meath]]. This village was the home base of the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}} [[Flann Sinna]], who had his war meetings at [[King's Land]].		'''Durrow''' is a small town in southeastern {{Wiki\|County Laois}}, [[Ireland]]. In the 9th century, Durrow was part of the region of [[Meath]]. This village was the home base of the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}} [[Flann Sinna]], who had his war meetings at [[King's Land]].

	==History==		==History==
	In the late 9th century, ~~[[Vikings\|Viking]]~~ ''[[jarl]]skona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] visited Durrow to meet with Flann, alongside her cousin, [[Bárid mac Ímair]], King of [[Dublin]], after Flann's coronation in [[Hill of Tara\|Tara]].<ref name="FOI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Flann over Ireland]]</ref> From their meeting, Flann dictated that a raid by Dublin [[Denmark\|Danes]] was conducted and it resulted in the theft of the holy scripture, The [[Book of Kells]]. Working to better the relationship between Flann and her cousin, Eivor decided to venture and retrieve the book back. After ~~investigating [[Inchroe]] and [[Thorstein the Red\|Thorstein]] once more, Eivor found~~ the book within [[Boyne Tombs]], ~~which were~~ guarded by a [[druid]]ic [[Children of Danu\|cult]]~~. Traveling~~ back to Durrow~~, Eivor~~ encountered Flann, Bárid, and the [[scholar\|Abbot]] [[Eogan mac Cartaigh]] discussing the book's theft. Despite succeeding in her task, Eogan reminded of the incursions that may be said of Flann working with such "pagans." Nevertheless, Eogan left with the book as Flann told Eivor to talk with [[Ciara ingen Medba\|Ciara]] about building support from the kings of [[Connacht]].<ref name="AShowofCharacter">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[A Show of Character]]</ref>		In the late 9th century, ''[[jarl]]skona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] visited Durrow to meet with Flann, alongside her cousin, [[Bárid mac Ímair]], King of [[Dublin]], after Flann's coronation in [[Hill of Tara\|Tara]].<ref name="FOI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Flann over Ireland]]</ref> From their meeting, Flann dictated that a raid by Dublin [[Denmark\|Danes]] was conducted and it resulted in the theft of the holy scripture, The [[Book of Kells]]. Working to better the relationship between Flann and her cousin, Eivor decided to venture and retrieve the book back. After finding the book within [[Boyne Tombs]], guarded by a [[druid]]ic [[Children of Danu\|cult]], she traveled back to Durrow. She soon encountered Flann, Bárid, and the [[scholar\|Abbot]] [[Eogan mac Cartaigh]] discussing the book's theft. Despite succeeding in her task, Eogan reminded of the incursions that may be said of Flann working with such "pagans." Nevertheless, Eogan left with the book as Flann told Eivor to talk with [[Ciara ingen Medba\|Ciara]] about building support from the kings of [[Connacht]].<ref name="AShowofCharacter">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[A Show of Character]]</ref>

	Eivor met with Ciara, who detailed how to do royal demands from the kings of Connacht. Ciara described the use of the [[pigeon coops]] around the region to help her choose and gain influence among the Connacht kings. Afterwards, ~~Eivor~~ chose three royal demands and carried them out, one by one. Once she finished the last royal demand, ~~Eivor~~ gained a good amount of support from the kings of Connacht, for Flann's loyalty and rule as High King.<ref name="WarEfforts">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[War Efforts]]</ref>		Eivor met with Ciara, who detailed how to do royal demands from the kings of Connacht. Ciara described the use of the [[pigeon coops]] around the region to help her choose and gain influence among the Connacht kings. Afterwards, she chose three royal demands and carried them out, one by one. Once she finished the last royal demand, she gained a good amount of support from the kings of Connacht, for Flann's loyalty and rule as High King.<ref name="WarEfforts">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[War Efforts]]</ref>

	In 882, after the death of {{Wiki\|Ollam}}h Druid of the Children of [[Danu]], The Oak,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[A Scourging of Snakes]]</ref> Eivor attended a meeting in Durrow at King's Land, of kings and the High King, alongside Ciara and [[Sichfrith]] as the new king of Dublin. Within the meeting, discussions began about having a druid inquisition, due to the fear of Abbot Eogan's betrayal and the possibilities of another invasion. Despite Ciara's pleas of opposition, Flann initially agreed that any druid must either ~~reform~~ or be exiled from Ireland, while Ciara stormed out. This meeting set off Ciara taking matters into her own hands.<ref name="COB">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[The Cost of Betrayal]]</ref>		In 882, after the death of {{Wiki\|Ollam}}h Druid of the Children of [[Danu]], The Oak,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[A Scourging of Snakes]]</ref> Eivor attended a meeting in Durrow at King's Land, of kings and the High King, alongside Ciara and [[Sichfrith]] as the new king of Dublin. Within the meeting, discussions began about having a druid inquisition, due to the fear of Abbot Eogan's betrayal and the possibilities of another invasion. Despite Ciara's pleas of opposition, Flann initially agreed that any druid must either be reformed or be exiled from Ireland, while Ciara stormed out. This meeting set off Ciara taking matters into her own hands.<ref name="COB">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[The Cost of Betrayal]]</ref>

	==Behind the Scenes==		==Behind the Scenes==

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	[[File:ACV Durrow Overview.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|9th century Durrow]]		[[File:ACV Durrow Overview.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|9th century Durrow]]
	'''Durrow''' is a small town in southeastern {{Wiki\|County Laois}}, [[Ireland]]. During the 9th century, Durrow was part of the region of [[Meath]]. This village was the home base of the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}} [[Flann Sinna]], who had his war meetings at [[King's Land]].		'''Durrow''' is a small town in southeastern {{Wiki\|County Laois}}, [[Ireland]]. During the 9th century, Durrow was part of the region of [[Meath]]. This village was the home base of the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}} [[Flann Sinna]], who had his war meetings at [[King's Land]].
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center">		<gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center">
	ACV Durrow Inland.jpg\|~~Concept art of~~ 9th century Durrow's roads		ACV Durrow Inland.jpg\|9th century Durrow's roads
	ACV Durrow Church.jpg\|~~Concept art of~~ 9th century Durrow's church		ACV Durrow Church.jpg\|9th century Durrow's church
	ACV Durrow Church Burials.jpg\|~~Concept art of~~ 9th century Durrow's church graveyard		ACV Durrow Church Burials.jpg\|9th century Durrow's church graveyard
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	[[File:ACV Durrow Overview.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|9th century Durrow]]		[[File:ACV Durrow Overview.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|9th century Durrow]]

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{{Era|Locations}}
{{WP-REAL|Durrow, County Laois}}
{{Spoilerhd|13 August 2021}}
{{Stub}}
[[File:ACV Durrow Overview.jpg|thumb|250px|9th century Durrow]]
'''Durrow''' is a small town in southeastern {{Wiki|County Laois}}, [[Ireland]]. During the 9th century, Durrow was part of the region of [[Meath]]. This village was the home base of the {{Wiki|High King of Ireland|High King}} [[Flann Sinna]], who had his war meetings at [[King's Land]].

==History==
In the late 9th century, [[Vikings|Viking]] ''[[jarl]]skona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] visited Durrow to meet with Flann, alongside her cousin, [[Bárid mac Ímair]], King of [[Dublin]], after Flann's coronation in [[Hill of Tara|Tara]].<ref name="FOI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Flann over Ireland]]</ref> From their meeting, Flann dictated that a raid by Dublin [[Denmark|Danes]] was conducted and it resulted in the theft of the holy scripture, The [[Book of Kells]]. Working to better the relationship between Flann and her cousin, Eivor decided to venture and retrieve the book back. After investigating [[Inchroe]] and [[Thorstein the Red|Thorstein]] once more, Eivor found the book within [[Boyne Tombs]], which were guarded by a [[druid]]ic [[Children of Danu|cult]]. Traveling back to Durrow, Eivor encountered Flann, Bárid, and the [[scholar|Abbot]] [[Eogan mac Cartaigh]] discussing the book's theft. Despite succeeding in her task, Eogan reminded of the incursions that may be said of Flann working with such "pagans." Nevertheless, Eogan left with the book as Flann told Eivor to talk with [[Ciara ingen Medba|Ciara]] about building support from the kings of [[Connacht]].<ref name="AShowofCharacter">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[A Show of Character]]</ref>

Eivor met with Ciara, who detailed how to do royal demands from the kings of Connacht. Ciara described the use of the [[pigeon coops]] around the region to help her choose and gain influence among the Connacht kings. Afterwards, Eivor chose three royal demands and carried them out, one by one. Once she finished the last royal demand, Eivor gained a good amount of support from the kings of Connacht, for Flann's loyalty and rule as High King.<ref name="WarEfforts">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[War Efforts]]</ref>

In 882, after the death of {{Wiki|Ollam}}h Druid of the Children of [[Danu]], The Oak,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[A Scourging of Snakes]]</ref> Eivor attended a meeting in Durrow at King's Land, of kings and the High King, alongside Ciara and [[Sichfrith]] as the new king of Dublin. Within the meeting, discussions began about having a druid inquisition, due to the fear of Abbot Eogan's betrayal and the possibilities of another invasion. Despite Ciara's pleas of opposition, Flann initially agreed that any druid must either reform or be exiled from Ireland, while Ciara stormed out. This meeting set off Ciara taking matters into her own hands.<ref name="COB">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[The Cost of Betrayal]]</ref>

==Behind the Scenes==
Currently, there are two {{Wiki|Durrow}}s in Ireland. However, the location coinciding with the Eivor's journey through Ireland takes place in County Laois, while the Durrow in {{Wiki|County Offaly}} is the town with {{Wiki|Durrow Abbey}}.

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center">
ACV Durrow Inland.jpg|Concept art of 9th century Durrow's roads
ACV Durrow Church.jpg|Concept art of 9th century Durrow's church
ACV Durrow Church Burials.jpg|Concept art of 9th century Durrow's church graveyard
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACV}}
[[Category:Ireland]]
[[Category:Locations in Meath]]