Heavy is the Head - Revision history

imported>RShepard227: Added some ambient dialogue with Ivarr that becomes available when the arc is over

2024-07-27T01:57:42Z

Added some ambient dialogue with Ivarr that becomes available when the arc is over

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''
	\|-\|If Leofrith was killed=		\|-\|If Leofrith was killed=
			With all threats to her allies' rule eliminated, Eivor readied to return home.
			</tabber>
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, it seems the wind calls me back to [[Randvi]]. Best tell her the good news.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, it seems the wind calls me back to [[Randvi]]. Best tell her the good news.''
	~~</tabber>~~		On her way out of Repton, she spoke to Ivarr at the docks one last time.
			*'''Ivarr:''' ''Take care of yourself, Eivor. The world is a dangerous place.''

	==Outcome==		==Outcome==

imported>Soranin at 22:32, 7 January 2024

2024-01-07T22:32:21Z

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	[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Burgred brought before Ceolwulf]]		[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Burgred brought before Ceolwulf]]
	*'''King Burgred:''' ''You sought me out, old friend. And here I am, standing before the throne from which I reigned not long ago.''		*'''King Burgred:''' ''You sought me out, old friend. And here I am, standing before the throne from which I reigned not long ago.''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''You stand before us to accept this {{wiki~~\|Witenagemot~~\|witan}}'s unanimous decision. That you are unfit to rule and are hereby deposed. We demand the abdication of your kingdom and your crown to [[Thegn]] Ceolwulf.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''You stand before us to accept this {{wiki\|witan}}'s unanimous decision. That you are unfit to rule and are hereby deposed. We demand the abdication of your kingdom and your crown to [[Thegn]] Ceolwulf.''
	The man gestured to Ceolwulf, who stood.		The man gestured to Ceolwulf, who stood.
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Mercia has spoken, lord. The crown...''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Mercia has spoken, lord. The crown...''

imported>Darman36: /* Dialogue */

2023-01-21T00:25:08Z

Dialogue

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	*'''Ubba:''' ''See for yourself.''		*'''Ubba:''' ''See for yourself.''
	Ubba waved toward the church, where Ceolwulf and Sigurd emerged, trailed by a few warriors.		Ubba waved toward the church, where Ceolwulf and Sigurd emerged, trailed by a few warriors.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You're an'' odlingr'' now. Or {{wiki\|Ætheling\|aetheling}}, I think you'd say. Next in line for the throne. It's an honorable title. One that demands good judgement. Be careful who you trust.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You're an'' [[wikt:ǫðlingr\|odlingr]]'' now. Or'' {{wiki\|Ætheling\|aetheling}}'', I think you'd say. Next in line for the throne. It's an honorable title. One that demands good judgement. Be careful who you trust.''
	Sigurd and the new king approached, and Ceolwulf gripped Ceolbert's shoulders, looking him over.		Sigurd and the new king approached, and Ceolwulf gripped Ceolbert's shoulders, looking him over.
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''My son, are you well?''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''My son, are you well?''

imported>TiagoFF: Moved the later dialogue with Leofrith to floating conversations

2022-09-01T23:15:24Z

Moved the later dialogue with Leofrith to floating conversations

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''
	~~On her way to Venonis, Eivor stopped by [[Lincoln]] and saw Leofrith waiting at the city docks. Eivor walked up and spoke to him.~~
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Eivor... why does it not surprise me to see you here.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith... following through with chasing down Burgred, I see.''
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''You said it yourself, his betrayal is worth a thousand deaths. I'm just waiting on a [[ship]] to take me to Rome.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You'll give him my regards.''
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Gladly. Do not get in my way, Eivor. This is something I need to do.''
	\|-\|If Leofrith was killed=		\|-\|If Leofrith was killed=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, it seems the wind calls me back to [[Randvi]]. Best tell her the good news.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, it seems the wind calls me back to [[Randvi]]. Best tell her the good news.''

imported>Darman36: /* Dialogue */

2022-03-09T18:53:17Z

Dialogue

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''
	On her way to Venonis, Eivor stopped by [[Lincoln]]~~, where he waited~~ at the docks ~~of the city for a [[boat]]~~. Eivor walked up and spoke to him.		On her way to Venonis, Eivor stopped by [[Lincoln]] and saw Leofrith waiting at the city docks. Eivor walked up and spoke to him.
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Eivor... why does it not surprise me to see you here.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Eivor... why does it not surprise me to see you here.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith... following through with chasing down Burgred, I see.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith... following through with chasing down Burgred, I see.''
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''You said it yourself, his betrayal is worth a thousand deaths. I'm just waiting on a ship to take me to Rome.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''You said it yourself, his betrayal is worth a thousand deaths. I'm just waiting on a [[ship]] to take me to Rome.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You'll give him my regards.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You'll give him my regards.''
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Gladly. Do not get in my way, Eivor. This is something I need to do.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Gladly. Do not get in my way, Eivor. This is something I need to do.''

imported>TiagoFF at 15:57, 9 March 2022

2022-03-09T15:57:29Z

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''
	On her way to Venonis, Eivor stopped by [[~~Lincolnshire~~]], where he waited at the docks for a [[boat]]. Eivor walked up and spoke to him:		On her way to Venonis, Eivor stopped by [[Lincoln]], where he waited at the docks of the city for a [[boat]]. Eivor walked up and spoke to him.
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Eivor... why does it not surprise me to see you here.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Eivor... why does it not surprise me to see you here.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith... following through with chasing down Burgred, I see.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith... following through with chasing down Burgred, I see.''

imported>Darman36: Moved dialogue from Leofrith page to appropriate tab\

2022-03-08T21:51:09Z

Moved dialogue from Leofrith page to appropriate tab\

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	\| date = 873 CE		\| date = 873 CE
	}}		}}
	'''Heavy is the Head''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].		'''Heavy is the Head''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].

	==Description==		==Description==
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	He approached Ceolbert again, laying a hand on the young man's shoulder and smiling, before walking away.		He approached Ceolbert again, laying a hand on the young man's shoulder and smiling, before walking away.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Come on. Let's take you back.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Come on. Let's take you back.''

	\|-\|(Kill) Pray to your god now.=		\|-\|(Kill) Pray to your god now.=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You fought well, Leofrith. With honor. You will go to your god as you are now.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You fought well, Leofrith. With honor. You will go to your god as you are now.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now then... Leofrith said there are hunters after me. Zealots. If I don't clear my name, I'll be marked for death. I should head to Venonis.''
			On her way to Venonis, Eivor stopped by [[Lincolnshire]], where he waited at the docks for a [[boat]]. Eivor walked up and spoke to him:
			*'''Leofrith:''' ''Eivor... why does it not surprise me to see you here.''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith... following through with chasing down Burgred, I see.''
			*'''Leofrith:''' ''You said it yourself, his betrayal is worth a thousand deaths. I'm just waiting on a ship to take me to Rome.''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''You'll give him my regards.''
			*'''Leofrith:''' ''Gladly. Do not get in my way, Eivor. This is something I need to do.''
	\|-\|If Leofrith was killed=		\|-\|If Leofrith was killed=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, it seems the wind calls me back to [[Randvi]]. Best tell her the good news.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now, it seems the wind calls me back to [[Randvi]]. Best tell her the good news.''

imported>Lady Kyashira at 13:22, 11 February 2022

2022-02-11T13:22:40Z

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	*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I won't back down, Leofrith! I will not!''		*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I won't back down, Leofrith! I will not!''
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Don't make this harder than it has to be, boy.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Don't make this harder than it has to be, boy.''
	[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor interrupting Leofrith and Ceolbert		[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor interrupting Leofrith and Ceolbert]]
	Eivor approached them.		Eivor approached them.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith! Let him walk. You answer to me.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith! Let him walk. You answer to me.''

imported>Lady Kyashira at 10:04, 2 February 2022

2022-02-02T10:04:11Z

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	{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}		{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}
	~~{{Imageneed}}~~
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| name = Heavy is the Head		\| name = Heavy is the Head
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	*'''Ivarr:''' ''No. Boy is likely cowering in a [[Hiding spot\|haystack]] somewhere.''		*'''Ivarr:''' ''No. Boy is likely cowering in a [[Hiding spot\|haystack]] somewhere.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Keep an eye out.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Keep an eye out.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor fighting against the Saxons]]
	Eivor fought her way through the city to the old church, helping other warriors where she could. There she found Ubba.		Eivor fought her way through the city to the old church, helping other warriors where she could. There she found Ubba.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Have you seen Ceolbert?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Have you seen Ceolbert?''
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	*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I won't back down, Leofrith! I will not!''		*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I won't back down, Leofrith! I will not!''
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Don't make this harder than it has to be, boy.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Don't make this harder than it has to be, boy.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor interrupting Leofrith and Ceolbert
	Eivor approached them.		Eivor approached them.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith! Let him walk. You answer to me.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Leofrith! Let him walk. You answer to me.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Then you will die.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Then you will die.''
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Someone will.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Someone will.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 18.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor dueling against Leofrith]]
	The two fought, though Eivor didn't stop trying to reason with her opponent.		The two fought, though Eivor didn't stop trying to reason with her opponent.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You can't win this, Leofrith. Even if you defeat me, the Ragnarssons have won the day.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You can't win this, Leofrith. Even if you defeat me, the Ragnarssons have won the day.''
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	After a long, arduous fight, Eivor finally defeated Leofrith, kicking him to the ground.		After a long, arduous fight, Eivor finally defeated Leofrith, kicking him to the ground.
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Go on, then. End it.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Go on, then. End it.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 19.png\|thumb\|250px\|Leofrith defeated by Eivor]]
	Kneeling, Leofrith lowered his head, waiting for the killing blow.		Kneeling, Leofrith lowered his head, waiting for the killing blow.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''No appeal to your god? Or your king?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''No appeal to your god? Or your king?''
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	Leofrith's brow furrowed.		Leofrith's brow furrowed.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''He saved himself and left you to die. All this fighting, it's for nothing. For no one.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''He saved himself and left you to die. All this fighting, it's for nothing. For no one.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 20.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor choosing to spare Leofrith's life]]
	Eivor kneeled before him, putting them on the same level.		Eivor kneeled before him, putting them on the same level.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''To betray one so trusted, so close... it's a dishonor worth a thousand deaths.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''To betray one so trusted, so close... it's a dishonor worth a thousand deaths.''
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	*'''Leofrith:''' ''Your name is on this scroll. At Burgred's request, I put it there. When it is found, the [[Zealots]] who read it will hunt you.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''Your name is on this scroll. At Burgred's request, I put it there. When it is found, the [[Zealots]] who read it will hunt you.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Who are they?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Who are they?''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 21.png\|thumb\|250px\|Leofrith warning Eivor about the note and the Zealots]]
	*'''Leofrith:''' ''It doesn't matter now, you haven't much time. Burn the scroll. Or they will never stop hunting you.''		*'''Leofrith:''' ''It doesn't matter now, you haven't much time. Burn the scroll. Or they will never stop hunting you.''
	Eivor nodded and Leofrith turned to leave.		Eivor nodded and Leofrith turned to leave.
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	He approached Ceolbert again, laying a hand on the young man's shoulder and smiling, before walking away.		He approached Ceolbert again, laying a hand on the young man's shoulder and smiling, before walking away.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Come on. Let's take you back.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Come on. Let's take you back.''

	\|-\|(Kill) Pray to your god now.=		\|-\|(Kill) Pray to your god now.=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You fought well, Leofrith. With honor. You will go to your god as you are now.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You fought well, Leofrith. With honor. You will go to your god as you are now.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Come. We should get back.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Come. We should get back.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 22.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor escorting Ceolbert back to Repton]]
	Eivor started walking back toward Repton, Ceolbert following closely behind.		Eivor started walking back toward Repton, Ceolbert following closely behind.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Careful, you're injured.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Careful, you're injured.''
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	*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I... I think I understand.''		*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I... I think I understand.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 23.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ceolbert and Eivor returned to Ivarr and Ubba]]
	Together, they returned to the ruined church, where Ubba and Ivarr were talking. Ivarr turned to look at them and grinned.		Together, they returned to the ruined church, where Ubba and Ivarr were talking. Ivarr turned to look at them and grinned.
	*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ceolbert!''		*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ceolbert!''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''The remaining kingdoms of England won't respect your path to power.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The remaining kingdoms of England won't respect your path to power.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 24.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ceolwulf choosing his stance]]
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Nor will many in my kingdom. Burgred's soldiers will stand tall in the face of this turmoil, all across Mercia, against us.''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Nor will many in my kingdom. Burgred's soldiers will stand tall in the face of this turmoil, all across Mercia, against us.''
	*'''Sigurd:''' ''That we shall remedy soon enough. I am riding for [[Oxfordshire\|Oxenefordscire]] directly, to forge an alliance with some'' thegns ''there.''		*'''Sigurd:''' ''That we shall remedy soon enough. I am riding for [[Oxfordshire\|Oxenefordscire]] directly, to forge an alliance with some'' thegns ''there.''
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	Ceolbert looked at his father in surprise, then shook his head fondly.		Ceolbert looked at his father in surprise, then shook his head fondly.
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Would you welcome him among your [[Raven Clan\|clan]]?''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Would you welcome him among your [[Raven Clan\|clan]]?''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 25.png\|thumb\|250px\|Sigurd inviting Ceolbert to join Ravensthorpe]]
	Sigurd considered Ceolbert.		Sigurd considered Ceolbert.
	*'''Sigurd:''' ''Hm. Do you have a [[horse]], young aetheling?''		*'''Sigurd:''' ''Hm. Do you have a [[horse]], young aetheling?''
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	*'''Ubba:''' ''You and Sigurd make a good pair. The future of England will be pagan from top to bottom.''		*'''Ubba:''' ''You and Sigurd make a good pair. The future of England will be pagan from top to bottom.''
	With a nod, he pulled something from his belt, presenting Eivor with an arm ring.		With a nod, he pulled something from his belt, presenting Eivor with an arm ring.
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 26.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ubba presenting Eivor with a friendship arm ring]]
	*'''Ubba:''' ''Take this, Wolf-Kissed. As a sign of friendship. And should you call, the Brothers Ragnarsson will come.''		*'''Ubba:''' ''Take this, Wolf-Kissed. As a sign of friendship. And should you call, the Brothers Ragnarsson will come.''
	Eivor accepted it while Ivarr looked on with a flash of surprise.		Eivor accepted it while Ivarr looked on with a flash of surprise.
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
			<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
	ACV Heavy is the Head 1.png\|Eivor and Ivarr		ACV Heavy is the Head 1.png\|Eivor and Ivarr
	ACV Heavy is the Head 4.png\|Eivor waking up the next day		ACV Heavy is the Head 4.png\|Eivor waking up the next day
	ACV Heavy is the Head 6.png\|The messenger reporting the lack of news from Ceolbert		ACV Heavy is the Head 6.png\|The messenger reporting the lack of news from Ceolbert
			ACV Heavy is the Head 13.png\|Eivor arriving at Repton
			ACV Heavy is the Head 15.png\|Eivor searching for Ceolbert on the small islet
			ACV Heavy is the Head 17.png\|Leofrith facing off against Eivor
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==

imported>Lady Kyashira at 02:47, 9 January 2022

2022-01-09T02:47:37Z

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	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| name = Heavy is the Head		\| name = Heavy is the Head
	\| image =		\| image = ACV Heavy is the Head 9.png
	\| description = ''With [[Burgred of Mercia\|Burgred]] captured and [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia\|Ceolwulf]] warming the seat of the throne, the time has come to crown [[Mercia]]'s new ruler.''		\| description = ''With [[Burgred of Mercia\|Burgred]] captured and [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia\|Ceolwulf]] warming the seat of the throne, the time has come to crown [[Mercia]]'s new ruler.''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
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	The men quickly, if drunkenly, got up and stumbled away at Ivarr's order. After getting himself a tankard, Ivar sat and instructed Eivor to do the same.		The men quickly, if drunkenly, got up and stumbled away at Ivarr's order. After getting himself a tankard, Ivar sat and instructed Eivor to do the same.
	*'''Ivarr:''' ''Sit down.''		*'''Ivarr:''' ''Sit down.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor conversing with Ivarr]]
	The two looked at each other for a moment, then both took a drink.		The two looked at each other for a moment, then both took a drink.
	*'''Ivarr:''' ''I know I have been a cock. But you are a good fighter, I respect that. Let it be said that Ivarr the Boneless considers Eivor a friend.''		*'''Ivarr:''' ''I know I have been a cock. But you are a good fighter, I respect that. Let it be said that Ivarr the Boneless considers Eivor a friend.''
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	*'''Ivarr:''' ''Because he is my brother. I love him. And I will do what it takes to drag him back around to my way of thinking. We are warriors, all. And that is to the death.''		*'''Ivarr:''' ''Because he is my brother. I love him. And I will do what it takes to drag him back around to my way of thinking. We are warriors, all. And that is to the death.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor drinking with Ivarr]]
	The two continued drinking, well into the night, stumbling about Tamworth. In the morning, Eivor awoke beside a firepit, in the ruins of a hut outside the fortress walls, and rose somewhat unsteadily.		The two continued drinking, well into the night, stumbling about Tamworth. In the morning, Eivor awoke beside a firepit, in the ruins of a hut outside the fortress walls, and rose somewhat unsteadily.
	*'''Eivor:''' (groaning) ''Outdid myself again. Ugh. Did I miss the crowning?''		*'''Eivor:''' (groaning) ''Outdid myself again. Ugh. Did I miss the crowning?''
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	Just outside the makeshift camp, she found a figure built of sticks and cups, with a cross for a head, atop a barrel.		Just outside the makeshift camp, she found a figure built of sticks and cups, with a cross for a head, atop a barrel.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''How much did we drink? I don't remember this at all.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''How much did we drink? I don't remember this at all.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|The coronation ceremony underway]]
	She made her way back into Tamworth and up the hill to the longhouse. Inside, a group of people were gathered around the throne, where Ceolwulf sat. She walked up to stand beside [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson\|Sigurd]], who said nothing but gave her a look. Meanwhile, Ceolwulf scanned the crowd from his seat.		She made her way back into Tamworth and up the hill to the longhouse. Inside, a group of people were gathered around the throne, where Ceolwulf sat. She walked up to stand beside [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson\|Sigurd]], who said nothing but gave her a look. Meanwhile, Ceolwulf scanned the crowd from his seat.
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Where is [[Ceolbert\|my son]]?''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Where is [[Ceolbert\|my son]]?''
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	*'''[[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] Man:''' ''We sent word to [[Repton]], but we've had no word, lord. I suggest we carry on.''		*'''[[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] Man:''' ''We sent word to [[Repton]], but we've had no word, lord. I suggest we carry on.''
	Ceolwulf considered this regretfully, then nodded, gesturing someone forward. At the other end of the hall, the door opened, and Burgred entered, escorted by Ubba and Ivarr. Burgred stopped some ways from the throne, considering the people gathered, and barely hid his scorn when he turned his gaze to Ceolwulf.		Ceolwulf considered this regretfully, then nodded, gesturing someone forward. At the other end of the hall, the door opened, and Burgred entered, escorted by Ubba and Ivarr. Burgred stopped some ways from the throne, considering the people gathered, and barely hid his scorn when he turned his gaze to Ceolwulf.
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Burgred brought before Ceolwulf]]
	*'''King Burgred:''' ''You sought me out, old friend. And here I am, standing before the throne from which I reigned not long ago.''		*'''King Burgred:''' ''You sought me out, old friend. And here I am, standing before the throne from which I reigned not long ago.''
	*'''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''You stand before us to accept this {{wiki\|Witenagemot\|witan}}'s unanimous decision. That you are unfit to rule and are hereby deposed. We demand the abdication of your kingdom and your crown to [[Thegn]] Ceolwulf.''		*'''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''You stand before us to accept this {{wiki\|Witenagemot\|witan}}'s unanimous decision. That you are unfit to rule and are hereby deposed. We demand the abdication of your kingdom and your crown to [[Thegn]] Ceolwulf.''
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	Burgred stood, still holding the crown, and addressed the crowd, clearly stalling.		Burgred stood, still holding the crown, and addressed the crowd, clearly stalling.
	*'''King Burgred:''' ''I shall resign this crown, and this [[Norse mythology\|pagan]]-infested kingdom, and the favors of these two-faced men... but I will do so on my own terms. My demands are simple. Firstly, you must—''		*'''King Burgred:''' ''I shall resign this crown, and this [[Norse mythology\|pagan]]-infested kingdom, and the favors of these two-faced men... but I will do so on my own terms. My demands are simple. Firstly, you must—''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Burgred slapped by Ceolwulf]]
	Ceolwulf stepped up behind him and, when the king turned toward him again, slapped Burgred across the face, hard enough to send him falling back. Ubba and Ivarr caught him before he hit the ground and pushed him forward, sending him to his knees.		Ceolwulf stepped up behind him and, when the king turned toward him again, slapped Burgred across the face, hard enough to send him falling back. Ubba and Ivarr caught him before he hit the ground and pushed him forward, sending him to his knees.
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''You fool, look around you. You have no leverage here. Plead for your life, for it is the only thing these men will grant you.''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''You fool, look around you. You have no leverage here. Plead for your life, for it is the only thing these men will grant you.''
	Behind Burgred, Ivarr, Ubba, Sigurd and Eivor stepped forward threateningly, Sigurd cracking his knuckles.		Behind Burgred, Ivarr, Ubba, Sigurd and Eivor stepped forward threateningly, Sigurd cracking his knuckles.
	*'''King Burgred:''' ''Yes... yes. Forgive me, I... Do not harm me, I beg of you. Please. I'll go anywhere. Here! I resign it! Here!''		*'''King Burgred:''' ''Yes... yes. Forgive me, I... Do not harm me, I beg of you. Please. I'll go anywhere. Here! I resign it! Here!''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ceolwulf officially crowned King of Mercia]]
	Burgred offered up the crown and Ceolwulf yanked it angrily from his hands before walking back to the throne that was now his.		Burgred offered up the crown and Ceolwulf yanked it angrily from his hands before walking back to the throne that was now his.
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Take this lord and [[Æthelswith\|his wife]] to [[Rome]]. He is hereby exiled, never to return.''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Take this lord and [[Æthelswith\|his wife]] to [[Rome]]. He is hereby exiled, never to return.''
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	The crowd cheered. Beside Eivor, Sigurd clapped slowly and muttered to her.		The crowd cheered. Beside Eivor, Sigurd clapped slowly and muttered to her.
	*'''Sigurd:''' ''He better be worth all this trouble.''		*'''Sigurd:''' ''He better be worth all this trouble.''
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|A warrior reporting the attack on Repton]]
	A warrior ran through the doors at the other end of the hall.		A warrior ran through the doors at the other end of the hall.
	*'''Norse Woman:''' ''Mercian soldiers! Marching on Repton.''		*'''Norse Woman:''' ''Mercian soldiers! Marching on Repton.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Gather what men you have and split them between the north and south gates. That should divide his forces.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Gather what men you have and split them between the north and south gates. That should divide his forces.''
	Ubba and Ivarr left as Ceolwulf came up to Eivor, panicked.		Ubba and Ivarr left as Ceolwulf came up to Eivor, panicked.
			[[File:ACV Heavy is the Head 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ceolwulf asking Eivor to save his son]]
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Ceolbert is there. Eivor, you must save my son.''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Ceolbert is there. Eivor, you must save my son.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''He'll come through this, I promise.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''He'll come through this, I promise.''
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	*'''Sigurd:''' ''Hm. Do you have a [[horse]], young aetheling?''		*'''Sigurd:''' ''Hm. Do you have a [[horse]], young aetheling?''
	*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I do. A young steed called Theobald.''		*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I do. A young steed called Theobald.''
	*'''Sigurd:''' ''Good. I can ride with you as far as the ~~{{wiki\|~~River Nene}}. You may find your way from there.''		*'''Sigurd:''' ''Good. I can ride with you as far as the [[River Nene]]. You may find your way from there.''
	*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Thank you, Sigurd. This puts my mind at ease.''		*'''Ceolwulf:''' ''Thank you, Sigurd. This puts my mind at ease.''
	Sigurd turned to leave and Ceolbert nodded at the group before following while Ivarr watched him go almost fondly. Sigurd paused before he got too far, though, calling back.		Sigurd turned to leave and Ceolbert nodded at the group before following while Ivarr watched him go almost fondly. Sigurd paused before he got too far, though, calling back.
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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Ceolwulf was crowned King of Mercia, with both Burgred and his wife Æthelswith exiled to Rome. Eivor travelled to Repton with Ivarr to help Ceolbert repel an attack by Leofrith.		Ceolwulf was crowned King of Mercia, with both Burgred and his wife Æthelswith exiled to Rome. Eivor travelled to Repton with Ivarr to help Ceolbert repel an attack by Leofrith.

			==Gallery==

			ACV Heavy is the Head 1.png\|Eivor and Ivarr
			ACV Heavy is the Head 4.png\|Eivor waking up the next day
			ACV Heavy is the Head 6.png\|The messenger reporting the lack of news from Ceolbert

	==References==		==References==