Madness of King Charles - Revision history

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	{{IUNote		{{IUNote
	\|Title=Charles' Diary		\|Title=Charles' Diary
	\|Text=Who can I trust? None of the bishops, that is certain. [[Engelwin]] was happily removed by that meddling Northerner, but I already knew he was traitorous. Is [[Gozlin]] any better now I've lost [[Odo of France\|Odo]]'s support? Damn Odo's self-righteous honor. I am the king!<br><br>The [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]] cannot be underestimated. It was they who killed His Holiness ~~{{Wiki\|Pope~~ Adrian III\|Pope Adrian}} on the way to {{Wiki\|Worms, Germany\|Worms}}, I'm sure of it. He was in perfect health. Had he made it to the Diet we would have removed their supplicants bishops and named Bernard heir. Now we are again fighting claims from every second cousin and grey-bearded uncle.<br><br>If the Bellatores can murder a Pope, Bernard is not safe from them. He must be protected until the situation has calmed, and I can no longer trust Richardis to do so. Perhaps I should send him to Naudingen?<br><br>My headaches have returned. The voice too.}}		\|Text=Who can I trust? None of the bishops, that is certain. [[Engelwin]] was happily removed by that meddling Northerner, but I already knew he was traitorous. Is [[Gozlin]] any better now I've lost [[Odo of France\|Odo]]'s support? Damn Odo's self-righteous honor. I am the king!<br><br>The [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]] cannot be underestimated. It was they who killed His Holiness [[Adrian III\|Pope Adrian]] on the way to {{Wiki\|Worms, Germany\|Worms}}, I'm sure of it. He was in perfect health. Had he made it to the Diet we would have removed their supplicants bishops and named Bernard heir. Now we are again fighting claims from every second cousin and grey-bearded uncle.<br><br>If the Bellatores can murder a Pope, Bernard is not safe from them. He must be protected until the situation has calmed, and I can no longer trust Richardis to do so. Perhaps I should send him to Naudingen?<br><br>My headaches have returned. The voice too.}}
	Eivor went near the bed and found a ring.		Eivor went near the bed and found a ring.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Could be Charles' wedding ring. Why is he not wearing it?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Could be Charles' wedding ring. Why is he not wearing it?''

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''A key. Could work on the door in the main hall.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''A key. Could work on the door in the main hall.''
	Within the same room, Eivor found a note.		Within the same room, Eivor found a note.
	~~:'''~~Beware of Fire~~'''<br>''~~Dear Staff,<br><br>Our beloved king grows ever more afraid of fire. As a result, please take the following precautions: no open flames such as candles or torches must be brought too close to the royal person.<br><br>Second, please ensure basins and barrels of water are kept well-watered and close at hand for immediate firefighting duties as appropriate.<br><br>We appreciate your cooperation during this difficult time.<br><br> - The Butler''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Beware of Fire
			\|Text=Dear Staff,<br><br>Our beloved king grows ever more afraid of fire. As a result, please take the following precautions: no open flames such as candles or torches must be brought too close to the royal person.<br><br>Second, please ensure basins and barrels of water are kept well-watered and close at hand for immediate firefighting duties as appropriate.<br><br>We appreciate your cooperation during this difficult time.<br><br> - The Butler}}
	Eivor looked around further and found a room above the pantry. Outside this room, Eivor found another note.		Eivor looked around further and found a room above the pantry. Outside this room, Eivor found another note.
	~~:'''~~Haystack Hazard~~'''<br>''~~Staff,<br><br>Imagine my displeasure on discovering a stack of untidy hay bales piled up at the entrance of Prince Bernard's room!<br><br>Not only is this hay unsightly, it presents a deadly fire hazard.<br><br>Also inform the carpenter to repair the supports around the door. They could collapse at any moment.<br><br>Do try and remember, people, that this is a royal lodging. It is not a barn.<br><br> - The Butler''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Haystack Hazard
			\|Text=Staff,<br><br>Imagine my displeasure on discovering a stack of untidy hay bales piled up at the entrance of Prince Bernard's room!<br><br>Not only is this hay unsightly, it presents a deadly fire hazard.<br><br>Also inform the carpenter to repair the supports around the door. They could collapse at any moment.<br><br>Do try and remember, people, that this is a royal lodging. It is not a barn.<br><br> - The Butler}}
	Moving a structure out of her way, Eivor busted into the room and found a key for the altar under some pots. Eivor also found a note of [[Bernard]]'s within this room.		Moving a structure out of her way, Eivor busted into the room and found a key for the altar under some pots. Eivor also found a note of [[Bernard]]'s within this room.
	~~:'''~~Bernard's Diary~~'''<br>''~~I do not like it here, but it is better than staying with Father. He has changed. He is quiet sometimes and seems normal, but then he is angry again and speaks with that strange voice.<br><br>Everything is different. I don't want to be like Father anymore. I don't want to be king at all! I know I am not supposed to, but all I want to do is fight like Eivor does.''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Bernard's Diary
			\|Text=I do not like it here, but it is better than staying with Father. He has changed. He is quiet sometimes and seems normal, but then he is angry again and speaks with that strange voice.<br><br>Everything is different. I don't want to be like Father anymore. I don't want to be king at all! I know I am not supposed to, but all I want to do is fight like Eivor does.}}
	Eivor went to the Sanctum door with one of the keys.		Eivor went to the Sanctum door with one of the keys.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I need a second key.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I need a second key.''
	Eivor searched more around the area and found a note, near the entrance of a passage towards some [[soldier]]s.		Eivor searched more around the area and found a note, near the entrance of a passage towards some [[soldier]]s.
	~~:'''~~Mural Notice~~'''<br>''~~Executioner,<br><br>I order forthwith the immediate execution of the servants who recently served Queen Richardis. Their role in the gross treason of my beloved son and heir should be obvious to all.<br><br> - In his Majesty's Hand<br>King Charles''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Mural Notice
			\|Text=Executioner,<br><br>I order forthwith the immediate execution of the servants who recently served Queen Richardis. Their role in the gross treason of my beloved son and heir should be obvious to all.<br><br> - In his Majesty's Hand<br>King Charles}}
	Eivor started to go to the soldiers' area.		Eivor started to go to the soldiers' area.
	*'''French Soldier 1:''' ''I-it is madness! The servants did nothing wrong but serve the king faithfully! He is truly-''		*'''French Soldier 1:''' ''I-it is madness! The servants did nothing wrong but serve the king faithfully! He is truly-''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Another key. I should try these on the main hall door.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Another key. I should try these on the main hall door.''
	Before leaving the room, Eivor found a page of Richardis' diary on top of a chair.		Before leaving the room, Eivor found a page of Richardis' diary on top of a chair.
	~~:'''~~Richardis' Diary~~'''<br>''~~All this is not entirely Charles' fault. The devil has tormented him since he was a child. Who could bear such a thing and remain normal?<br><br>Yet he has always responded to me, and to God. When we pray together the darkness recedes, and he becomes gentle and kind again. Just as it is written. "Resist the devil and he will flee."<br><br>If I can only get him alone, without his guards and his advisors, I know I can get through to him. I must try, with God's help. It is my duty as his wife, after all.''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Richardis' Diary
			\|Text=All this is not entirely Charles' fault. The devil has tormented him since he was a child. Who could bear such a thing and remain normal?<br><br>Yet he has always responded to me, and to God. When we pray together the darkness recedes, and he becomes gentle and kind again. Just as it is written. "Resist the devil and he will flee."<br><br>If I can only get him alone, without his guards and his advisors, I know I can get through to him. I must try, with God's help. It is my duty as his wife, after all.}}
	Eivor left the room and walked into the bedroom of the king and queen.		Eivor left the room and walked into the bedroom of the king and queen.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''This kingdom has riches beyond my wildest [[mushroom]] cap dreams. The bedroom of the king and queen ... like it has never been touched.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''This kingdom has riches beyond my wildest [[mushroom]] cap dreams. The bedroom of the king and queen ... like it has never been touched.''
	Eivor also found a page of Charles' diary in the bedroom.		Eivor also found a page of Charles' diary in the bedroom.
	~~:'''~~Charles' Diary~~'''<br>''~~Who can I trust? None of the bishops, that is certain. [[Engelwin]] was happily removed by that meddling Northerner, but I already knew he was traitorous. Is [[Gozlin]] any better now I've lost [[Odo of France\|Odo]]'s support? Damn Odo's self-righteous honor. I am the king!<br><br>The [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]] cannot be underestimated. It was they who killed His Holiness {{Wiki\|Pope Adrian III\|Pope Adrian}} on the way to {{Wiki\|Worms, Germany\|Worms}}, I'm sure of it. He was in perfect health. Had he made it to the Diet we would have removed their supplicants bishops and named Bernard heir. Now we are again fighting claims from every second cousin and grey-bearded uncle.<br><br>If the Bellatores can murder a Pope, Bernard is not safe from them. He must be protected until the situation has calmed, and I can no longer trust Richardis to do so. Perhaps I should send him to Naudingen?<br><br>My headaches have returned. The voice too.''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Charles' Diary
			\|Text=Who can I trust? None of the bishops, that is certain. [[Engelwin]] was happily removed by that meddling Northerner, but I already knew he was traitorous. Is [[Gozlin]] any better now I've lost [[Odo of France\|Odo]]'s support? Damn Odo's self-righteous honor. I am the king!<br><br>The [[Bellatores Dei\|Bellatores]] cannot be underestimated. It was they who killed His Holiness {{Wiki\|Pope Adrian III\|Pope Adrian}} on the way to {{Wiki\|Worms, Germany\|Worms}}, I'm sure of it. He was in perfect health. Had he made it to the Diet we would have removed their supplicants bishops and named Bernard heir. Now we are again fighting claims from every second cousin and grey-bearded uncle.<br><br>If the Bellatores can murder a Pope, Bernard is not safe from them. He must be protected until the situation has calmed, and I can no longer trust Richardis to do so. Perhaps I should send him to Naudingen?<br><br>My headaches have returned. The voice too.}}
	Eivor went near the bed and found a ring.		Eivor went near the bed and found a ring.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Could be Charles' wedding ring. Why is he not wearing it?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Could be Charles' wedding ring. Why is he not wearing it?''
	Eivor went to the main entrance pathway and found a dead [[cattle\|cow]]. Nearby, Eivor entered the dining room, where a note was found.		Eivor went to the main entrance pathway and found a dead [[cattle\|cow]]. Nearby, Eivor entered the dining room, where a note was found.
	~~:'''~~Mural Notice~~'''<br>''~~Dear Staff,<br><br>It has come to my attention that members of staff are spreading rumors about secret confrontations, levers, gates, and death-traps in our sovereign's quarters.<br><br>This is patent nonsense and you are hereby admonished to continue your daily duties without giving in to idle speculation and groundless gossip.<br><br>Further violation shall answer to the lash.<br><br> - The Butler''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Mural Notice
			\|Text=Dear Staff,<br><br>It has come to my attention that members of staff are spreading rumors about secret confrontations, levers, gates, and death-traps in our sovereign's quarters.<br><br>This is patent nonsense and you are hereby admonished to continue your daily duties without giving in to idle speculation and groundless gossip.<br><br>Further violation shall answer to the lash.<br><br> - The Butler}}
	[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor at the main door]]		[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor at the main door]]
	Eivor went back to the main hall door.		Eivor went back to the main hall door.

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	\|name = Madness of King Charles		\|name = Madness of King Charles
	\|image = ACV ~~Eivor~~ Charles ~~Fight~~.jpg		\|image = ACV Madness of King Charles 11.jpg
	\|description = ''[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]] confronts an enraged [[Charles the Fat]].''		\|description = ''[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]] confronts an enraged [[Charles the Fat]].''
	\|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''		\|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''
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	*'''Charles:''' ''I always knew it. [[Richardis\|She]] was pure. I am the monster. When they schemed and lied. When they cheated and attacked. Who was there for you? It was me. I know, demon. I see clearly now. I should never have doubted you. And now we smash the little ones. All the little ones. Against the stones ... against the stones ... I know...		*'''Charles:''' ''I always knew it. [[Richardis\|She]] was pure. I am the monster. When they schemed and lied. When they cheated and attacked. Who was there for you? It was me. I know, demon. I see clearly now. I should never have doubted you. And now we smash the little ones. All the little ones. Against the stones ... against the stones ... I know...
	Eivor checked within the villa and found a scared woman within a pantry.		Eivor checked within the villa and found a scared woman within a pantry.
	[[File:ACV ~~Eivor Investigates Villa Pantry~~.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor probes Villa of Amiens' pantry]]		[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 12.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor probes Villa of Amiens' pantry]]
	*'''[[Franks\|French]] Woman 1:''' ''Save me, O mother of mine! Spare my life, please!		*'''[[Franks\|French]] Woman 1:''' ''Save me, O mother of mine! Spare my life, please!
	Eivor soon found one of the keys, the Key of Devils, on top of a table near a dead maid.		Eivor soon found one of the keys, the Key of Devils, on top of a table near a dead maid.

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	Eivor went to the main entrance pathway and found a dead [[cattle\|cow]]. Nearby, Eivor entered the dining room, where a note was found.		Eivor went to the main entrance pathway and found a dead [[cattle\|cow]]. Nearby, Eivor entered the dining room, where a note was found.
	:'''Mural Notice'''<br>''Dear Staff,<br><br>It has come to my attention that members of staff are spreading rumors about secret confrontations, levers, gates, and death-traps in our sovereign's quarters.<br><br>This is patent nonsense and you are hereby admonished to continue your daily duties without giving in to idle speculation and groundless gossip.<br><br>Further violation shall answer to the lash.<br><br> - The Butler''		:'''Mural Notice'''<br>''Dear Staff,<br><br>It has come to my attention that members of staff are spreading rumors about secret confrontations, levers, gates, and death-traps in our sovereign's quarters.<br><br>This is patent nonsense and you are hereby admonished to continue your daily duties without giving in to idle speculation and groundless gossip.<br><br>Further violation shall answer to the lash.<br><br> - The Butler''
			[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor at the main door]]
	Eivor went back to the main hall door.		Eivor went back to the main hall door.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I should try these keys on the main hall door.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I should try these keys on the main hall door.''
	Eivor used the keys on the door.		Eivor used the keys on the door.
	~~[[File:ACV Charles Painful Delusion.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Charles talking to his demons in his sanctum]]~~
	*'''Eivor:''' ''This better work.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''This better work.''
	Eivor opened the doors and found an underground passage. Eivor continued to go down this passage to drop in on Charles, who was covered in blood and talking to his "demons."		Eivor opened the doors and found an underground passage. Eivor continued to go down this passage to drop in on Charles, who was covered in blood and talking to his "demons."
			[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 3.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Charles 'talking' to his demons in his sanctum]]
	*'''Charles:''' ''She's the angel. The saint. The one who shimmers with the Lord's light. And so, they were right about me. All of them were right. I know. We are what they say. It has always been us. Even as they seared me, I feigned to be purged of all demons. But I knew. No amount of burning would rid me of you. And burn me they did. Below this scarred flesh, you were still there. You were still here. You have always been here.'' (crying) ''I embrace you, demon. Louder. We are the demon! We are— I am not the only demon who lurks in these chambers.''		*'''Charles:''' ''She's the angel. The saint. The one who shimmers with the Lord's light. And so, they were right about me. All of them were right. I know. We are what they say. It has always been us. Even as they seared me, I feigned to be purged of all demons. But I knew. No amount of burning would rid me of you. And burn me they did. Below this scarred flesh, you were still there. You were still here. You have always been here.'' (crying) ''I embrace you, demon. Louder. We are the demon! We are— I am not the only demon who lurks in these chambers.''
			[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Charles confronted by Eivor]]
	Charles closed the gates to his shrine to Richardis. Charles picked up his mace and faced towards Eivor.		Charles closed the gates to his shrine to Richardis. Charles picked up his mace and faced towards Eivor.
	*'''Charles:''' (screams)		*'''Charles:''' (screams)
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	\|-\|Eivor spares Charles=		\|-\|Eivor spares Charles=
			[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Charles caged by Eivor]]
	Eivor stunned Charles inside his shrine and caged him inside.		Eivor stunned Charles inside his shrine and caged him inside.
	*'''Charles:''' ''Let me out of here, you [[pig\|swine]]!''		*'''Charles:''' ''Let me out of here, you [[pig\|swine]]!''
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	*'''Charles:''' ''Do not worry, diable. You will not.''		*'''Charles:''' ''Do not worry, diable. You will not.''
	}}		}}
			[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Queen Richardis arriving]]
	Richardis walked onto their conversation and saw a mural in her image. Charles dropped his mace and tried to cover it up.		Richardis walked onto their conversation and saw a mural in her image. Charles dropped his mace and tried to cover it up.
	*'''Charles:''' ''No, look away my Queen.''		*'''Charles:''' ''No, look away my Queen.''
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	*'''Charles:''' (weeps)		*'''Charles:''' (weeps)
	Eivor watched as Richardis comforted Charles.		Eivor watched as Richardis comforted Charles.
	[[File:ACV ~~Richardis Comforts~~ Charles.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Richardis comforts a tearful Charles]]		[[File:ACV Madness of King Charles 10.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Richardis comforts a tearful Charles]]
	*'''Richardis:''' ''Leave us. All will be as I promised.''		*'''Richardis:''' ''Leave us. All will be as I promised.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''And if not, I will come back for him.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''And if not, I will come back for him.''
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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Eivor defeated King Charles, stopping his reign of madness and terror over Francia.		Eivor defeated King Charles, stopping his reign of madness and terror over Francia.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
			ACV Madness of King Charles 2.png\|Eivor opening the door to the sanctum
			ACV Madness of King Charles 4.png\|Charles standing before a painting of Queen Richardis
			ACV Madness of King Charles 5.png
			ACV Madness of King Charles 9.png\|Charles breaking down over his defeat and actions
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}		{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}
	~~{{Spoilerhd\|12 November 2021}}~~
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\|name = Madness of King Charles		\|name = Madness of King Charles

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	\|next = [[Victory]]		\|next = [[Victory]]
	\|source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		\|source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	\|location = [[Amiens]], [[Amienois]], [[Francia\|Francia]]		\|location = [[Amiens]], [[Amienois]], [[Francia\|West Francia]]
	\|date = 887		\|date = 887
	}}		}}

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{{Era|ACV|Memories}}
{{Spoilerhd|12 November 2021}}
{{Imageneed}}
{{IncompleteMemory}}
{{Memory Infobox
|name = Madness of King Charles
|image =
|description = ''[[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] confronts an enraged [[Charles the Fat]].''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''
|type = Main
|reward =
|fullsync =
|heroclass =
|previous = [[Fire and Faith]]
|next = [[Victory]]
|source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
|location = [[Amiens]], [[Amienois]], [[Francia|Francia]]
|date = 887
}}
'''Madness of King Charles''' 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==
Eivor entered the [[Villa of Amiens]] to confront the Mad King [[Charles the Fat]].

==Dialogue==
TBA

==Outcome==
Eivor defeated King Charles, stopping his reign of madness and terror over Francia.

==References==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''
{{ACVMemories}}
[[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]]