Eivor's letters - Revision history

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	''Eivor,<br><br>The gods favor us! In a cave near [[Norwich\|Northwic]], [[Norvid\|I]] glimpsed a [[The Mysterious Berserker\|legend]]—[[Bjorn Bloodtooth\|Bjorn]] the ''[[berserkr]]''. A [[Njal\|great white bear]] walks by his side, while Mercian [[soldier]]s dog his steps.<br><br>–Norvid the Scout''		''Eivor,<br><br>The gods favor us! In a cave near [[Norwich\|Northwic]], [[Norvid\|I]] glimpsed a [[The Mysterious Berserker\|legend]]—[[Bjorn Bloodtooth\|Bjorn]] the ''[[berserkr]]''. A [[Njal\|great white bear]] walks by his side, while Mercian [[soldier]]s dog his steps.<br><br>–Norvid the Scout''
	\|-\|Fulke=		\|-\|Fulke=
	''To the [[Wolf]]-Kissed One,<br><br>Blessings of the Self-Begotten One upon you, Eivor. [[Fulke\|I]] write only to ease your mind and let you know that Sigurd is [[The Saga Stone\|in good hands]] and fine company. I will treat him with all the care he deserves.<br><br>The [[Order of the Ancients\|order]] to which I belong has use for such a man. He is, in many ways, the pinnacle to which we aspire—[[Týr\|a god]] in [[Human\|man]]'s [[~~Sage~~\|fleshy accoutrements]]. I only hope he comes to know and understand this as well as I do before his suffering breaks him.<br><br>Fulke''		''To the [[Wolf]]-Kissed One,<br><br>Blessings of the Self-Begotten One upon you, Eivor. [[Fulke\|I]] write only to ease your mind and let you know that Sigurd is [[The Saga Stone\|in good hands]] and fine company. I will treat him with all the care he deserves.<br><br>The [[Order of the Ancients\|order]] to which I belong has use for such a man. He is, in many ways, the pinnacle to which we aspire—[[Týr\|a god]] in [[Human\|man]]'s [[Reborn Isu\|fleshy accoutrements]]. I only hope he comes to know and understand this as well as I do before his suffering breaks him.<br><br>Fulke''
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	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]], [[Wrath of the Druids]]'', and ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]], [[Wrath of the Druids]]'', and ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''}}
			{{Imageneed\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]], [[Wrath of the Druids]]'', and/or ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''}}
	'''Eivor's letters''' were a series of correspondences sent to the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] from her various acquaintances. She kept these letters in a box near her room in the [[Ravensthorpe]] [[longhouse]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Way of the Berserker]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Legend of Beowulf]]''</ref> When Eivor later travelled to [[Ireland]] to meet her cousin [[Bárid mac Ímair]], she kept a second box of letters at her lodgings in [[Dublin]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and upon returning to Ravensthorpe after participating in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege of Paris]] in 886, she found more letters from contacts in [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref>		'''Eivor's letters''' were a series of correspondences sent to the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] from her various acquaintances. She kept these letters in a box near her room in the [[Ravensthorpe]] [[longhouse]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Way of the Berserker]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Legend of Beowulf]]''</ref> When Eivor later travelled to [[Ireland]] to meet her cousin [[Bárid mac Ímair]], she kept a second box of letters at her lodgings in [[Dublin]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and upon returning to Ravensthorpe after participating in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege of Paris]] in 886, she found more letters from contacts in [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref>

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	''Castle [[Cashelore]] atop [[Connacht]]<br>Looms like a lord over the vale.<br>Comes to conquer, [[Flann Sinna\|Sinna]] himself,<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>The gates [[Foothold in Connacht\|set agape]] by able Eivor<br>For the band led by [[Bárid mac Ímair\|Bárid]] the brave.<br>In rushed the Irish, hail the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}}!<br>High King Sinna himself.<br><br>Flann the Fearsome flayed his foes<br>To take the tower of Cashelore<br>High King Flann Sinna himself.<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>- [[Ciara ingen Medba]]''		''Castle [[Cashelore]] atop [[Connacht]]<br>Looms like a lord over the vale.<br>Comes to conquer, [[Flann Sinna\|Sinna]] himself,<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>The gates [[Foothold in Connacht\|set agape]] by able Eivor<br>For the band led by [[Bárid mac Ímair\|Bárid]] the brave.<br>In rushed the Irish, hail the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}}!<br>High King Sinna himself.<br><br>Flann the Fearsome flayed his foes<br>To take the tower of Cashelore<br>High King Flann Sinna himself.<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>- [[Ciara ingen Medba]]''
	\|-\|Condolences from Ulster=		\|-\|Condolences from Ulster=
	''Eivor,<br><br>The [[The Mask of Diplomacy\|passing]] of your cousin, King Bárid mac Ímair, was truly tragic. I owe ye both my life, and that's no small thing.<br><br>The kings of [[Aileach]] have been brought to heel, but the blood of [[Áed Findliath]] runs through their veins, so they'll bear watching.<br><br>When you're in [[Ulster]] and find yourself in need, know that you have a friend in [[Fergal Ó Baoighill]].<br><br>- Fergal Ó Baoighill''		''Eivor,<br><br>The [[The Mask of Diplomacy\|passing]] of your cousin, King Bárid mac Ímair, was truly tragic. I owe ye both my life, and that's no small thing.<br><br>The kings of [[Aileach]] have been brought to heel, but the blood of [[Áed Findliath]] runs through their veins, so they'll bear watching.<br><br>When you're in [[Ulster]] and find yourself in need, know that you have a friend in Fergal Ó Baoighill.<br><br>- Fergal Ó Baoighill''
	\|-\|Letter from a grateful druid=		\|-\|Letter from a grateful druid=
	''The forests hold many, many [[druid]]s and [[Irish mythology\|pagans]], peacefully living our lives through our beliefs.<br><br>We are grateful that you are pursuing the [[Children of Danu]]. They have fallen away from the lessons of the earth spirits.<br><br>If they are not stopped, they will turn all Ireland against us.<br><br>Our beliefs may be receding, but they will never die out. We do not want the work of the Danu to taint us.<br><br>May the spirits be with you.''		''The forests hold many, many [[druid]]s and [[Irish mythology\|pagans]], peacefully living our lives through our beliefs.<br><br>We are grateful that you are pursuing the [[Children of Danu]]. They have fallen away from the lessons of the earth spirits.<br><br>If they are not stopped, they will turn all Ireland against us.<br><br>Our beliefs may be receding, but they will never die out. We do not want the work of the Danu to taint us.<br><br>May the spirits be with you.''

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	(If Eivor spared [[Charles the Fat]] in "[[Madness of King Charles]]")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>[[Richardis\|I]] am writing this as [[Bernard\|Little Bear]] recites the names of past kings to me. He is growing up quickly, and is going to make a good and noble king. Charles sends greetings, though he is still very weak.<br><br>I want to thank you again for the mercy you showed him. You kept your every word to me when it was not easy to do so. [[Odo of France\|Odo]] is a good man, if overly proud. I would not have blamed you for taking his part. Yet you held to your word and spared Charles, and I am eternally grateful.<br><br>You see, Eivor, God did use you, as I knew he would. It was strange and messy, but isn't it always? My own [[Fire and Faith\|trial]] taught me much as well. I will never again doubt God. How could I? He saved us all that day.<br><br>I am very glad you were brought to us. You have proven yourself to be honorable and true. I am proud to call you my friend.<br><br>I must go now. Bernard has finished his recitations, and I promised him a visit to the winery. I must watch him carefully, however. He cannot be allowed to gain his father's love of drink, or yours! A good king must be sober.<br><br>I look forward to you visiting us soon, if God wills. You will forever be welcome in our home, and are always in my prayers.<br><br>Richardis''		(If Eivor spared [[Charles the Fat]] in "[[Madness of King Charles]]" after promising mercy)<br>''Eivor,<br><br>[[Richardis\|I]] am writing this as [[Bernard\|Little Bear]] recites the names of past kings to me. He is growing up quickly, and is going to make a good and noble king. Charles sends greetings, though he is still very weak.<br><br>I want to thank you again for the mercy you showed him. You kept your every word to me when it was not easy to do so. [[Odo of France\|Odo]] is a good man, if overly proud. I would not have blamed you for taking his part. Yet you held to your word and spared Charles, and I am eternally grateful.<br><br>You see, Eivor, God did use you, as I knew he would. It was strange and messy, but isn't it always? My own [[Fire and Faith\|trial]] taught me much as well. I will never again doubt God. How could I? He saved us all that day.<br><br>I am very glad you were brought to us. You have proven yourself to be honorable and true. I am proud to call you my friend.<br><br>I must go now. Bernard has finished his recitations, and I promised him a visit to the winery. I must watch him carefully, however. He cannot be allowed to gain his father's love of drink, or yours! A good king must be sober.<br><br>I look forward to you visiting us soon, if God wills. You will forever be welcome in our home, and are always in my prayers.<br><br>Richardis''
			\|-\|Letter from Richardis 2=
			(If Eivor killed Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" despite promising mercy)
	\|-\|Letter from Count Odo=		\|-\|Letter from Count Odo=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>I am disappointed you spared Charles, naturally. I suppose I was foolish to hope otherwise of an invader when even Francia's leaders have forgotten both duty and honor.<br><br>The rebellion is yet strong, and in time I will wear the crown. When that happens, I consider any understanding between us to be at an end.<br><br>Count Odo''		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>I am disappointed you spared Charles, naturally. I suppose I was foolish to hope otherwise of an invader when even Francia's leaders have forgotten both duty and honor.<br><br>The rebellion is yet strong, and in time I will wear the crown. When that happens, I consider any understanding between us to be at an end.<br><br>Count Odo''
	\|-\|Letter from Toka=		\|-\|Letter from Toka=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Skal from Francia! Little has changed here since you returned to Ravensthorpe. I have been busy of course. There are so many things to do as [[Clan Elgring\|clan]] leader, as you know. I am coping, with the help of [[ale]]... lots of it!<br><br>Richardis honors our deal. That crow-starver Charles has not been seen at all since the beating you gave him. That is good, as I do not think I could hold back my axe if he ever lifted his fat head up from whatever hole he is hiding in.<br><br>Things are well, though there are times the burden of this [[Jarl\|leadership]] feels heavy. Doubt creeps into my mind and I become unsure of what to do. When that happens, I ask myself what you would do. You can imagine what trouble that brings me! But I am learning.<br><br>I miss your lessons, your quick axe, and your quicker wit. There is a table of cheese and [[wine]] waiting for your next visit. When you do come, do me the honor of bringing a nice [[sword]] with you. My collection grows stale.<br><br>Toka''		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Skal from Francia! Little has changed here since you returned to Ravensthorpe. I have been busy of course. There are so many things to do as [[Clan Elgring\|clan]] leader, as you know. I am coping, with the help of [[ale]]... lots of it!<br><br>Richardis honors our deal. That crow-starver Charles has not been seen at all since the beating you gave him. That is good, as I do not think I could hold back my axe if he ever lifted his fat head up from whatever hole he is hiding in.<br><br>Things are well, though there are times the burden of this [[Jarl\|leadership]] feels heavy. Doubt creeps into my mind and I become unsure of what to do. When that happens, I ask myself what you would do. You can imagine what trouble that brings me! But I am learning.<br><br>I miss your lessons, your quick axe, and your quicker wit. There is a table of cheese and [[wine]] waiting for your next visit. When you do come, do me the honor of bringing a nice [[sword]] with you. My collection grows stale.<br><br>Toka''
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	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Eivor of ''[sic]'' Raven Clan,<br><br>Richardis requested I write you this letter, though I imagine you are not keen to receive it. I caused you considerable injury, I confess. However, such you repaid handsomely at our last meeting. I bear you no grudge for that—it was well done. In truth, it was a favour, the second you unwittingly did me. The madness that overtook me was broken.<br><br>It was in your power to do me harm, and you spared me. For that, I thank you.<br><br>Your defeat of [[Gozlin]] has given us some reprieve from the meddling [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]]. Of all my subjects, I suspected him the least. You did not return my son, yet God has seen fit to bring him back to me anyway. What you intended to my harm, He has turned to my good. As such, and for the mercy you showed me, I consider any contention between us to be settled. You have my assurance the alliances you made here in Francia will be honored.<br><br>Richardis sends greeting, as does Bernard, who remains my greatest consolation.<br><br>Charles''		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Eivor of ''[sic]'' Raven Clan,<br><br>Richardis requested I write you this letter, though I imagine you are not keen to receive it. I caused you considerable injury, I confess. However, such you repaid handsomely at our last meeting. I bear you no grudge for that—it was well done. In truth, it was a favour, the second you unwittingly did me. The madness that overtook me was broken.<br><br>It was in your power to do me harm, and you spared me. For that, I thank you.<br><br>Your defeat of [[Gozlin]] has given us some reprieve from the meddling [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]]. Of all my subjects, I suspected him the least. You did not return my son, yet God has seen fit to bring him back to me anyway. What you intended to my harm, He has turned to my good. As such, and for the mercy you showed me, I consider any contention between us to be settled. You have my assurance the alliances you made here in Francia will be honored.<br><br>Richardis sends greeting, as does Bernard, who remains my greatest consolation.<br><br>Charles''
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	\|-\|Letter From Bernard=		\|-\|Letter From Bernard=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Hello Eivor,<br><br>I hope you are well over in England! I'm only given a short time to write to you, so I must keep this letter short. Things here are well. I still see Father often, though he doesn't leave his room very often. Richardis says he is recovering.<br><br>Every day Richardis gives me tasks she says are to help me be a good leader. It isn't so bad once I get past the boredom of history and Latin. I have to memorize every single noble and bishop's name in the whole kingdom! Last week I got to visit a winery, though. That was much more fun. I like wine.<br><br>Richardis says I will be king one day and so I must become used to being busy. I hope you can visit me when I am. We will go [[hunting]] together, wherever you want to!<br><br>''Au revoir'',<br><br>Bernard''		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Hello Eivor,<br><br>I hope you are well over in England! I'm only given a short time to write to you, so I must keep this letter short. Things here are well. I still see Father often, though he doesn't leave his room very often. Richardis says he is recovering.<br><br>Every day Richardis gives me tasks she says are to help me be a good leader. It isn't so bad once I get past the boredom of history and Latin. I have to memorize every single noble and bishop's name in the whole kingdom! Last week I got to visit a winery, though. That was much more fun. I like wine.<br><br>Richardis says I will be king one day and so I must become used to being busy. I hope you can visit me when I am. We will go [[hunting]] together, wherever you want to!<br><br>''Au revoir'',<br><br>Bernard''

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	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Skal from Francia! Little has changed here since you returned to Ravensthorpe. I have been busy of course. There are so many things to do as [[Clan Elgring\|clan]] leader, as you know. I am coping, with the help of [[ale]]... lots of it!<br><br>Richardis honors our deal. That crow-starver Charles has not been seen at all since the beating you gave him. That is good, as I do not think I could hold back my axe if he ever lifted his fat head up from whatever hole he is hiding in.<br><br>Things are well, though there are times the burden of this [[Jarl\|leadership]] feels heavy. Doubt creeps into my mind and I become unsure of what to do. When that happens, I ask myself what you would do. You can imagine what trouble that brings me! But I am learning.<br><br>I miss your lessons, your quick axe, and your quicker wit. There is a table of cheese and [[wine]] waiting for your next visit. When you do come, do me the honor of bringing a nice [[sword]] with you. My collection grows stale.<br><br>Toka''		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Skal from Francia! Little has changed here since you returned to Ravensthorpe. I have been busy of course. There are so many things to do as [[Clan Elgring\|clan]] leader, as you know. I am coping, with the help of [[ale]]... lots of it!<br><br>Richardis honors our deal. That crow-starver Charles has not been seen at all since the beating you gave him. That is good, as I do not think I could hold back my axe if he ever lifted his fat head up from whatever hole he is hiding in.<br><br>Things are well, though there are times the burden of this [[Jarl\|leadership]] feels heavy. Doubt creeps into my mind and I become unsure of what to do. When that happens, I ask myself what you would do. You can imagine what trouble that brings me! But I am learning.<br><br>I miss your lessons, your quick axe, and your quicker wit. There is a table of cheese and [[wine]] waiting for your next visit. When you do come, do me the honor of bringing a nice [[sword]] with you. My collection grows stale.<br><br>Toka''
	\|-\|Letter from Charles=		\|-\|Letter from Charles=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Eivor of Raven Clan,<br><br>Richardis requested I write you this letter, though I imagine you are not keen to receive it. I caused you considerable injury, I confess. However, such you repaid handsomely at our last meeting. I bear you no grudge for that—it was well done. In truth, it was a favour, the second you unwittingly did me. The madness that overtook me was broken.<br><br>It was in your power to do me harm, and you spared me. For that, I thank you.<br><br>Your defeat of [[Gozlin]] has given us some reprieve from the meddling [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]]. Of all my subjects, I suspected him the least. You did not return my son, yet God has seen fit to bring him back to me anyway. What you intended to my harm, He has turned to my good. As such, and for the mercy you showed me, I consider any contention between us to be settled. You have my assurance the alliances you made here in Francia will be honored.<br><br>Richardis sends greeting, as does Bernard, who remains my greatest consolation.<br><br>Charles''		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Eivor of ''[sic]'' Raven Clan,<br><br>Richardis requested I write you this letter, though I imagine you are not keen to receive it. I caused you considerable injury, I confess. However, such you repaid handsomely at our last meeting. I bear you no grudge for that—it was well done. In truth, it was a favour, the second you unwittingly did me. The madness that overtook me was broken.<br><br>It was in your power to do me harm, and you spared me. For that, I thank you.<br><br>Your defeat of [[Gozlin]] has given us some reprieve from the meddling [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]]. Of all my subjects, I suspected him the least. You did not return my son, yet God has seen fit to bring him back to me anyway. What you intended to my harm, He has turned to my good. As such, and for the mercy you showed me, I consider any contention between us to be settled. You have my assurance the alliances you made here in Francia will be honored.<br><br>Richardis sends greeting, as does Bernard, who remains my greatest consolation.<br><br>Charles''
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	''The forests hold many, many [[druid]]s and [[Irish mythology\|pagans]], peacefully living our lives through our beliefs.<br><br>We are grateful that you are pursuing the [[Children of Danu]]. They have fallen away from the lessons of the earth spirits.<br><br>If they are not stopped, they will turn all Ireland against us.<br><br>Our beliefs may be receding, but they will never die out. We do not want the work of the Danu to taint us.<br><br>May the spirits be with you.''		''The forests hold many, many [[druid]]s and [[Irish mythology\|pagans]], peacefully living our lives through our beliefs.<br><br>We are grateful that you are pursuing the [[Children of Danu]]. They have fallen away from the lessons of the earth spirits.<br><br>If they are not stopped, they will turn all Ireland against us.<br><br>Our beliefs may be receding, but they will never die out. We do not want the work of the Danu to taint us.<br><br>May the spirits be with you.''
	\|-\|Letter from Ciara=		\|-\|Letter from Ciara=
	''Eivor<br><br>I wander, losing myself in the forests. If only I could become one with the rain, mud, and leaves.<br><br>You have written your song of Ireland, friend Eivor. I will give it music and sing it across the land. I dream that hundreds of years from now it is still sung.<br><br>Farewell,<br>– Ciara''		(If Eivor spared [[Ciara ingen Medba]] in "[[The Cost of Betrayal]]")<br>''Eivor<br><br>I wander, losing myself in the forests. If only I could become one with the rain, mud, and leaves.<br><br>You have written your song of Ireland, friend Eivor. I will give it music and sing it across the land. I dream that hundreds of years from now it is still sung.<br><br>Farewell,<br>– Ciara''
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	(If Eivor spared [[Charles the Fat]] in "[[Madness of King Charles]]")<br>		(If Eivor spared [[Charles the Fat]] in "[[Madness of King Charles]]")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>[[Richardis\|I]] am writing this as [[Bernard\|Little Bear]] recites the names of past kings to me. He is growing up quickly, and is going to make a good and noble king. Charles sends greetings, though he is still very weak.<br><br>I want to thank you again for the mercy you showed him. You kept your every word to me when it was not easy to do so. [[Odo of France\|Odo]] is a good man, if overly proud. I would not have blamed you for taking his part. Yet you held to your word and spared Charles, and I am eternally grateful.<br><br>You see, Eivor, God did use you, as I knew he would. It was strange and messy, but isn't it always? My own [[Fire and Faith\|trial]] taught me much as well. I will never again doubt God. How could I? He saved us all that day.<br><br>I am very glad you were brought to us. You have proven yourself to be honorable and true. I am proud to call you my friend.<br><br>I must go now. Bernard has finished his recitations, and I promised him a visit to the winery. I must watch him carefully, however. He cannot be allowed to gain his father's love of drink, or yours! A good king must be sober.<br><br>I look forward to you visiting us soon, if God wills. You will forever be welcome in our home, and are always in my prayers.<br><br>Richardis''
	''Eivor,<br><br>[[Richardis\|I]] am writing this as [[Bernard\|Little Bear]] recites the names of past kings to me. He is growing up quickly, and is going to make a good and noble king. Charles sends greetings, though he is still very weak.<br><br>I want to thank you again for the mercy you showed him. You kept your every word to me when it was not easy to do so. [[Odo of France\|Odo]] is a good man, if overly proud. I would not have blamed you for taking his part. Yet you held to your word and spared Charles, and I am eternally grateful.<br><br>You see, Eivor, God did use you, as I knew he would. It was strange and messy, but isn't it always? My own [[Fire and Faith\|trial]] taught me much as well. I will never again doubt God. How could I? He saved us all that day.<br><br>I am very glad you were brought to us. You have proven yourself to be honorable and true. I am proud to call you my friend.<br><br>I must go now. Bernard has finished his recitations, and I promised him a visit to the winery. I must watch him carefully, however. He cannot be allowed to gain his father's love of drink, or yours! A good king must be sober.<br><br>I look forward to you visiting us soon, if God wills. You will forever be welcome in our home, and are always in my prayers.<br><br>Richardis''
	\|-\|Letter from Count Odo=		\|-\|Letter from Count Odo=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>I am disappointed you spared Charles, naturally. I suppose I was foolish to hope otherwise of an invader when even Francia's leaders have forgotten both duty and honor.<br><br>The rebellion is yet strong, and in time I will wear the crown. When that happens, I consider any understanding between us to be at an end.<br><br>Count Odo''
	''Eivor,<br><br>I am disappointed you spared Charles, naturally. I suppose I was foolish to hope otherwise of an invader when even Francia's leaders have forgotten both duty and honor.<br><br>The rebellion is yet strong, and in time I will wear the crown. When that happens, I consider any understanding between us to be at an end.<br><br>Count Odo''
	\|-\|Letter from Toka=		\|-\|Letter from Toka=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles")<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Skal from Francia! Little has changed here since you returned to Ravensthorpe. I have been busy of course. There are so many things to do as [[Clan Elgring\|clan]] leader, as you know. I am coping, with the help of [[ale]]... lots of it!<br><br>Richardis honors our deal. That crow-starver Charles has not been seen at all since the beating you gave him. That is good, as I do not think I could hold back my axe if he ever lifted his fat head up from whatever hole he is hiding in.<br><br>Things are well, though there are times the burden of this [[Jarl\|leadership]] feels heavy. Doubt creeps into my mind and I become unsure of what to do. When that happens, I ask myself what you would do. You can imagine what trouble that brings me! But I am learning.<br><br>I miss your lessons, your quick axe, and your quicker wit. There is a table of cheese and [[wine]] waiting for your next visit. When you do come, do me the honor of bringing a nice [[sword]] with you. My collection grows stale.<br><br>Toka''
	''Eivor,<br><br>Skal from Francia! Little has changed here since you returned to Ravensthorpe. I have been busy of course. There are so many things to do as clan leader, as you know. I am coping, with the help of [[ale]]... lots of it!<br><br>Richardis honors our deal. That crow-starver Charles has not been seen at all since the beating you gave him. That is good, as I do not think I could hold back my axe if he ever lifted his fat head up from whatever hole he is hiding in.<br><br>Things are well, though there are times the burden of this leadership feels heavy. Doubt creeps into my mind and I become unsure of what to do. When that happens, I ask myself what you would do. You can imagine what trouble that brings me! But I am learning.<br><br>I miss your lessons, your quick axe, and your quicker wit. There is a table of cheese and wine waiting for your next visit. When you do come, do me the honor of bringing a nice [[sword]] with you. My collection grows stale.<br><br>Toka''
	\|-\|Letter from Charles=		\|-\|Letter from Charles=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Eivor of Raven Clan,<br><br>Richardis requested I write you this letter, though I imagine you are not keen to receive it. I caused you considerable injury, I confess. However, such you repaid handsomely at our last meeting. I bear you no grudge for that—it was well done. In truth, it was a favour, the second you unwittingly did me. The madness that overtook me was broken.<br><br>It was in your power to do me harm, and you spared me. For that, I thank you.<br><br>Your defeat of [[Gozlin]] has given us some reprieve from the meddling [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]]. Of all my subjects, I suspected him the least. You did not return my son, yet God has seen fit to bring him back to me anyway. What you intended to my harm, He has turned to my good. As such, and for the mercy you showed me, I consider any contention between us to be settled. You have my assurance the alliances you made here in Francia will be honored.<br><br>Richardis sends greeting, as does Bernard, who remains my greatest consolation.<br><br>Charles''
	''Eivor of Raven Clan,<br><br>Richardis requested I write you this letter, though I imagine you are not keen to receive it. I caused you considerable injury, I confess. However, such you repaid handsomely at our last meeting. I bear you no grudge for that—it was well done. In truth, it was a favour, the second you unwittingly did me. The madness that overtook me was broken.<br><br>It was in your power to do me harm, and you spared me. For that, I thank you.<br><br>Your defeat of [[Gozlin]] has given us some reprieve from the meddling [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]]. Of all my subjects, I suspected him the least. You did not return my son, yet God has seen fit to bring him back to me anyway. What you intended to my harm, He has turned to my good. As such, and for the mercy you showed me, I consider any contention between us to be settled. You have my assurance the alliances you made here in Francia will be honored.<br><br>Richardis sends greeting, as does Bernard, who remains my greatest consolation.<br><br>Charles''
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	\|-\|Letter From Bernard=		\|-\|Letter From Bernard=
	(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>		(If Eivor spared Charles the Fat in "Madness of King Charles" but did not deliver Bernard to him)<br>''Hello Eivor,<br><br>I hope you are well over in England! I'm only given a short time to write to you, so I must keep this letter short. Things here are well. I still see Father often, though he doesn't leave his room very often. Richardis says he is recovering.<br><br>Every day Richardis gives me tasks she says are to help me be a good leader. It isn't so bad once I get past the boredom of history and Latin. I have to memorize every single noble and bishop's name in the whole kingdom! Last week I got to visit a winery, though. That was much more fun. I like wine.<br><br>Richardis says I will be king one day and so I must become used to being busy. I hope you can visit me when I am. We will go [[hunting]] together, wherever you want to!<br><br>''Au revoir'',<br><br>Bernard''
	''Hello Eivor,<br><br>I hope you are well over in England! I'm only given a short time to write to you, so I must keep this letter short. Things here are well. I still see Father often, though he doesn't leave his room very often. Richardis says he is recovering.<br><br>Every day Richardis gives me tasks she says are to help me be a good leader. It isn't so bad once I get past the boredom of history and Latin. I have to memorize every single noble and bishop's name in the whole kingdom! Last week I got to visit a winery, though. That was much more fun. I like wine.<br><br>Richardis says I will be king one day and so I must become used to being busy. I hope you can visit me when I am. We will go [[hunting]] together, wherever you want to!<br><br>''Au revoir'',<br><br>Bernard''
	\|-\|Letter From Sigfred=		\|-\|Letter From Sigfred=
	(If Eivor spared Sigfred in "[[Skal!]]")<br>		(If Eivor spared Sigfred in "[[Skal!]]")<br>''Wolf-kissed,<br><br>I write this from the edge of the world. I have walked till my legs could move no more. Now I draw breath, feel the earth beneath me, and it is enough. At night I hear our dead kin whispering from the dark mist, but I cannot understand their words. It troubles my sleep.<br><br>Of all the questions that torment me, the hardest are those I know the answers to. Acceptance is my adversary, not the truth. Against such, my axe is powerless.<br><br>Give word to Toka that I live. She will lead well, like her father.<br><br>Sigfred''
	''Wolf-kissed,<br><br>I write this from the edge of the world. I have walked till my legs could move no more. Now I draw breath, feel the earth beneath me, and it is enough. At night I hear our dead kin whispering from the dark mist, but I cannot understand their words. It troubles my sleep.<br><br>Of all the questions that torment me, the hardest are those I know the answers to. Acceptance is my adversary, not the truth. Against such, my axe is powerless.<br><br>Give word to Toka that I live. She will lead well, like her father.<br><br>Sigfred''
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imported>Darman36: Split tabs for easier reading. Unsure [sic] is needed, as Charles is addressing Eivor like we do "Bayek of Siwa", but could be wrong. Added letter conditions, as she won't get Charles' note if he's dead.

2022-03-12T21:00:05Z

Split tabs for easier reading. Unsure [sic] is needed, as Charles is addressing Eivor like we do "Bayek of Siwa", but could be wrong. Added letter conditions, as she won't get Charles' note if he's dead.

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imported>Kennyannydenny: Travelling back and forth between England and Francia works to receive this letters. I've searched high and low for Richardis, Bernard and Toka (in all logical places) but I cannot find them anywhere post-dlc. I think unlike in the main game, you cannot return to the npcs and get a special conversation later on, or they're just all gone in my save

2022-03-12T18:49:06Z

Travelling back and forth between England and Francia works to receive this letters. I've searched high and low for Richardis, Bernard and Toka (in all logical places) but I cannot find them anywhere post-dlc. I think unlike in the main game, you cannot return to the npcs and get a special conversation later on, or they're just all gone in my save

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	\|-\|Letter from Count Odo=		\|-\|Letter from Count Odo=
	''Eivor,<br><br>I am disappointed you spared Charles, naturally. I suppose I was foolish to hope otherwise of an invader when even Francia's leaders have forgotten both duty and honor.<br><br>The rebellion is yet strong, and in time I will wear the crown. When that happens, I consider any understanding between us to be at an end.<br><br>Count Odo''		''Eivor,<br><br>I am disappointed you spared Charles, naturally. I suppose I was foolish to hope otherwise of an invader when even Francia's leaders have forgotten both duty and honor.<br><br>The rebellion is yet strong, and in time I will wear the crown. When that happens, I consider any understanding between us to be at an end.<br><br>Count Odo''
	\|-\|Toka~~'s letter~~=		\|-\|Letter from Toka=
	''~~TBA~~''		''Eivor,<br><br>Skal from Francia! Little has changed here since you returned to Ravensthorpe. I have been busy of course. There are so many things to do as clan leader, as you know. I am coping, with the help of ale ... lots of it!<br><br>Richardis honors our deal. That crow-starver Charles has not been seen at all since the beating you gave him. That is good, as I do not think I could hold back my axe if he ever lifted his fat head up from whatever hole he is hiding in.<br><br>Things are well, though there are times the burden of this leadership feels heavy. Doubt creeps into my mind and I become unsure of what to do. When that happens, I ask myself what you would do. You can imagine what trouble that brings me! But I am learning.<br><br>I miss your lessons, your quick axe, and your quicker wit. There is a table of cheese and wine waiting for your next visit. When you do come, do me the honor of bringing a nice sword with you. My collection grows stale.<br><br>Toka''
	\|-\|Charles~~'s letter~~=		\|-\|Letter from Charles=
	''~~TBA~~''		''Eivor of [sic] Raven Clan,<br><br>Richardis requested I write you this letter, though I imagine you are not keen to receive it. I caused you considerable injury, I confess. However, such you repaid handsomely at our last meeting. I bear you no grudge for that - it was well done. In truth, it was a favour, the second you unwittingly did me. The madness that overtook me was broken.<br><br>It was in your power to do me harm, and you spared me. For that, I thank you.<br><br>Your defeat of [[Gozlin]] has given us some reprieve from the meddling [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]]. Of all my subjects, I suspected him the least. You did not return my son, yet God has seen fit to bring him back to me anyway. What you intended to my harm, He has turned to my good. As such, and for the mercy you showed me, I consider any contention between us to be settled. You have my assurance the alliances you made here in Francia will be honored.<br><br>Richardis sends greeting, as does Bernard, who remains my greatest consolation.<br><br>Charles''
	\|-\|Bernard's letter=		\|-\|Letter From Bernard=
	''~~TBA~~''		''Hello Eivor,<br><br>I hope you are well over in England! I'm only given a short time to write to you, so I must keep this letter short. Things here are well. I still see Father often, though he doesn't leave his room very often. Richardis says he is recovering.<br><br>Every day Richardis gives me tasks she says are to help me be a good leader. It isn't so bad once I get past the boredom of history and Latin. I have to memorize every single noble and bishop's name in the whole kingdom! Last week I got to visit a winery, though. That was much more fun. I like wine.<br><br>Richardis says I will be king one day and so I must become used to being busy. I hope you can visit me when I am. We will go hunting together, wherever you want to!<br><br>Au revoir,<br><br>Bernard''
	\|-\|Letter From Sigfred=		\|-\|Letter From Sigfred=
	''~~TBA~~''		''Wolf-kissed,<br><br>I write this from the edge of the world. I have walked till my legs could move no more. Now I draw breath, feel the earth beneath me, and it is enough. At night I hear our dead kin whispering from the dark mist, but I cannot understand their words. It troubles my sleep.<br><br>Of all the questions that torment me, the hardest are those I know the answers to. Acceptance is my adversary, not the truth. Against such, my axe is powerless.<br><br>Give word to Toka that I live. She will lead well, like her father.<br><br>Sigfred''
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imported>Kennyannydenny: Went to Francia and back and just got the next one, maybe I just need to go back and forth between England and Francia for a few times

2022-03-12T17:32:16Z

Went to Francia and back and just got the next one, maybe I just need to go back and forth between England and Francia for a few times

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	\|-\|Letter From Richardis=		\|-\|Letter From Richardis=
	''Eivor,<br><br>I am writing this as [[Bernard\|Little Bear]] recites the names of past kings to me. He is growing up quickly, and is going to make a good and noble king. [[Charles the Fat\|Charles]] sends greetings, though he is still very weak.<br><br>I want to thank you again for the mercy you showed him. You kept your every word to me when it was not easy to do so. [[Odo of France\|Odo]] is a good man, if overly proud. I would not have blamed you for taking his part. Yet you held to your word and spared Charles, and I am eternally grateful.<br><br>You see, Eivor, God did use you, as I knew he would. It was strange and messy, but isn't it always? My own trial taught me much as well. I will never again doubt God. How could I? He saved us all that day.<br><br>I am very glad you were brought to us. You have proven yourself to be honorable and true. I am proud to call you my friend.<br><br>I must go now. Bernard has finished his recitations, and I promised him a visit to the winery. I must watch him carefully, however. He cannot be allowed to gain his father's love of drink, or yours! A good king must be sober.<br><br>I look forward to you visiting us soon, if God wills. You will forever be welcome in our home, and are always in my prayers.<br><br>[[Richardis]]''		''Eivor,<br><br>I am writing this as [[Bernard\|Little Bear]] recites the names of past kings to me. He is growing up quickly, and is going to make a good and noble king. [[Charles the Fat\|Charles]] sends greetings, though he is still very weak.<br><br>I want to thank you again for the mercy you showed him. You kept your every word to me when it was not easy to do so. [[Odo of France\|Odo]] is a good man, if overly proud. I would not have blamed you for taking his part. Yet you held to your word and spared Charles, and I am eternally grateful.<br><br>You see, Eivor, God did use you, as I knew he would. It was strange and messy, but isn't it always? My own trial taught me much as well. I will never again doubt God. How could I? He saved us all that day.<br><br>I am very glad you were brought to us. You have proven yourself to be honorable and true. I am proud to call you my friend.<br><br>I must go now. Bernard has finished his recitations, and I promised him a visit to the winery. I must watch him carefully, however. He cannot be allowed to gain his father's love of drink, or yours! A good king must be sober.<br><br>I look forward to you visiting us soon, if God wills. You will forever be welcome in our home, and are always in my prayers.<br><br>[[Richardis]]''
	\|-\|Letter from Odo=		\|-\|Letter from Count Odo=
	''~~TBA~~''		''Eivor,<br><br>I am disappointed you spared Charles, naturally. I suppose I was foolish to hope otherwise of an invader when even Francia's leaders have forgotten both duty and honor.<br><br>The rebellion is yet strong, and in time I will wear the crown. When that happens, I consider any understanding between us to be at an end.<br><br>Count Odo''
	\|-\|Toka's letter=		\|-\|Toka's letter=
	''TBA''		''TBA''

imported>Kennyannydenny: adding content of one of the letters, not sure how to get the others... It's the only letter I got so far

2022-03-12T17:00:43Z

adding content of one of the letters, not sure how to get the others... It's the only letter I got so far

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	==Letters from Francia==		==Letters from Francia==
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	\|-\|Letter ~~from~~ Richardis=		\|-\|Letter From Richardis=
	''~~TBA~~''		''Eivor,<br><br>I am writing this as [[Bernard\|Little Bear]] recites the names of past kings to me. He is growing up quickly, and is going to make a good and noble king. [[Charles the Fat\|Charles]] sends greetings, though he is still very weak.<br><br>I want to thank you again for the mercy you showed him. You kept your every word to me when it was not easy to do so. [[Odo of France\|Odo]] is a good man, if overly proud. I would not have blamed you for taking his part. Yet you held to your word and spared Charles, and I am eternally grateful.<br><br>You see, Eivor, God did use you, as I knew he would. It was strange and messy, but isn't it always? My own trial taught me much as well. I will never again doubt God. How could I? He saved us all that day.<br><br>I am very glad you were brought to us. You have proven yourself to be honorable and true. I am proud to call you my friend.<br><br>I must go now. Bernard has finished his recitations, and I promised him a visit to the winery. I must watch him carefully, however. He cannot be allowed to gain his father's love of drink, or yours! A good king must be sober.<br><br>I look forward to you visiting us soon, if God wills. You will forever be welcome in our home, and are always in my prayers.<br><br>[[Richardis]]''
	\|-\|Letter from Odo=		\|-\|Letter from Odo=
	''TBA''		''TBA''

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	''Eivor,<br><br>The gods favor us! In a cave near [[Norwich\|Northwic]], [[Norvid\|I]] glimpsed a [[The Mysterious Berserker\|legend]]—[[Bjorn Bloodtooth\|Bjorn]] the ''[[berserkr]]''. A [[Njal\|great white bear]] walks by his side, while Mercian [[soldier]]s dog his steps.<br><br>–Norvid the Scout''		''Eivor,<br><br>The gods favor us! In a cave near [[Norwich\|Northwic]], [[Norvid\|I]] glimpsed a [[The Mysterious Berserker\|legend]]—[[Bjorn Bloodtooth\|Bjorn]] the ''[[berserkr]]''. A [[Njal\|great white bear]] walks by his side, while Mercian [[soldier]]s dog his steps.<br><br>–Norvid the Scout''
	\|-\|Fulke=		\|-\|Fulke=
	''To the [[Wolf]]-Kissed One,<br><br>Blessings of the Self-Begotten One upon you, Eivor. [[Fulke\|I]] write only to ease your mind and let you know that Sigurd is [[The Saga Stone\|in good hands]] and fine company. I will treat him with all the care he deserves.<br><br>The [[Order of the Ancients\|order]] to which I belong has use for such a man. He is, in many ways, the pinnacle to which we aspire—[[Týr\|a god]] in [[Human\|man]]'s [[~~Sage~~\|fleshy accoutrements]]. I only hope he comes to know and understand this as well as I do before his suffering breaks him.<br><br>Fulke''		''To the [[Wolf]]-Kissed One,<br><br>Blessings of the Self-Begotten One upon you, Eivor. [[Fulke\|I]] write only to ease your mind and let you know that Sigurd is [[The Saga Stone\|in good hands]] and fine company. I will treat him with all the care he deserves.<br><br>The [[Order of the Ancients\|order]] to which I belong has use for such a man. He is, in many ways, the pinnacle to which we aspire—[[Týr\|a god]] in [[Human\|man]]'s [[Reborn Isu\|fleshy accoutrements]]. I only hope he comes to know and understand this as well as I do before his suffering breaks him.<br><br>Fulke''
	\|-\|Oswald=		\|-\|Oswald=
	''TBA''		''TBA''

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	{{Era\|Culture}}		{{Era\|Culture}}
	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]], [[Wrath of the Druids]]'', and ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]], [[Wrath of the Druids]]'', and ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''}}
			{{Imageneed\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]], [[Wrath of the Druids]]'', and/or ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''}}
	'''Eivor's letters''' were a series of correspondences sent to the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] from her various acquaintances. She kept these letters in a box near her room in the [[Ravensthorpe]] [[longhouse]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Way of the Berserker]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Legend of Beowulf]]''</ref> When Eivor later travelled to [[Ireland]] to meet her cousin [[Bárid mac Ímair]], she kept a second box of letters at her lodgings in [[Dublin]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and upon returning to Ravensthorpe after participating in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege of Paris]] in 886, she found more letters from contacts in [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref>		'''Eivor's letters''' were a series of correspondences sent to the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] from her various acquaintances. She kept these letters in a box near her room in the [[Ravensthorpe]] [[longhouse]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Way of the Berserker]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Legend of Beowulf]]''</ref> When Eivor later travelled to [[Ireland]] to meet her cousin [[Bárid mac Ímair]], she kept a second box of letters at her lodgings in [[Dublin]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and upon returning to Ravensthorpe after participating in the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)\|siege of Paris]] in 886, she found more letters from contacts in [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref>

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	''Castle [[Cashelore]] atop [[Connacht]]<br>Looms like a lord over the vale.<br>Comes to conquer, [[Flann Sinna\|Sinna]] himself,<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>The gates [[Foothold in Connacht\|set agape]] by able Eivor<br>For the band led by [[Bárid mac Ímair\|Bárid]] the brave.<br>In rushed the Irish, hail the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}}!<br>High King Sinna himself.<br><br>Flann the Fearsome flayed his foes<br>To take the tower of Cashelore<br>High King Flann Sinna himself.<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>- [[Ciara ingen Medba]]''		''Castle [[Cashelore]] atop [[Connacht]]<br>Looms like a lord over the vale.<br>Comes to conquer, [[Flann Sinna\|Sinna]] himself,<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>The gates [[Foothold in Connacht\|set agape]] by able Eivor<br>For the band led by [[Bárid mac Ímair\|Bárid]] the brave.<br>In rushed the Irish, hail the {{Wiki\|High King of Ireland\|High King}}!<br>High King Sinna himself.<br><br>Flann the Fearsome flayed his foes<br>To take the tower of Cashelore<br>High King Flann Sinna himself.<br>Fearsome Flann Sinna himself.<br><br>- [[Ciara ingen Medba]]''
	\|-\|Condolences from Ulster=		\|-\|Condolences from Ulster=
	''Eivor,<br><br>The [[The Mask of Diplomacy\|passing]] of your cousin, King Bárid mac Ímair, was truly tragic. I owe ye both my life, and that's no small thing.<br><br>The kings of [[Aileach]] have been brought to heel, but the blood of [[Áed Findliath]] runs through their veins, so they'll bear watching.<br><br>When you're in [[Ulster]] and find yourself in need, know that you have a friend in [[Fergal Ó Baoighill]].<br><br>- Fergal Ó Baoighill''		''Eivor,<br><br>The [[The Mask of Diplomacy\|passing]] of your cousin, King Bárid mac Ímair, was truly tragic. I owe ye both my life, and that's no small thing.<br><br>The kings of [[Aileach]] have been brought to heel, but the blood of [[Áed Findliath]] runs through their veins, so they'll bear watching.<br><br>When you're in [[Ulster]] and find yourself in need, know that you have a friend in Fergal Ó Baoighill.<br><br>- Fergal Ó Baoighill''
	\|-\|Letter from a grateful druid=		\|-\|Letter from a grateful druid=
	''The forests hold many, many [[druid]]s and [[Irish mythology\|pagans]], peacefully living our lives through our beliefs.<br><br>We are grateful that you are pursuing the [[Children of Danu]]. They have fallen away from the lessons of the earth spirits.<br><br>If they are not stopped, they will turn all Ireland against us.<br><br>Our beliefs may be receding, but they will never die out. We do not want the work of the Danu to taint us.<br><br>May the spirits be with you.''		''The forests hold many, many [[druid]]s and [[Irish mythology\|pagans]], peacefully living our lives through our beliefs.<br><br>We are grateful that you are pursuing the [[Children of Danu]]. They have fallen away from the lessons of the earth spirits.<br><br>If they are not stopped, they will turn all Ireland against us.<br><br>Our beliefs may be receding, but they will never die out. We do not want the work of the Danu to taint us.<br><br>May the spirits be with you.''