Strangers Bearing Gifts - Revision history

Soranin at 12:23, 8 May 2026

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The name of the memory is a reference to the English translation of the phrase ''"{{Wiki\|Beware of Greeks bearing gifts\|Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes}}"'' from the ''[[Aeneid]]'', a epic poem by [[Virgil]] that retells the [[Trojan War]] from [[Aeneas]]' perspective. The phrase is broadly interpreted as "''Beware of Greeks bearing gifts''", but in modern English is usually taken as a proverb warning against trusting any enemy even if they appear to have tempting offers.		The name of the memory is a reference to the English translation of the phrase ''"{{Wiki\|Beware of Greeks bearing gifts\|Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes}}"'' from the ''[[Aeneid]]'', a epic poem by [[Virgil]] that retells the [[Trojan War]] from [[Aeneas]]' perspective. The phrase is broadly interpreted as "''Beware of Greeks bearing gifts''", but in modern English is usually taken as a proverb warning against trusting any enemy even if they appear to have tempting offers.

			The letter and dialogue initiating this memory will not trigger unless Eivor is physically in Ravensthorpe. If the player loads a save file from elsewhere in England, or even a non-England map such as [[Norway]] or [[Ireland]], the letter will spawn into the inventory the moment the player crosses Ravensthorpe's border (even though its nature as a letter from Randvi implies it could be sent to Eivor while she's out and about). If the player enters Ravensthorpe from the north, it is possible to get this letter before hearing the horn blast in [[Irish Trade]] that signifies the beginning of the preceding expansion ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]''.

	==References==		==References==

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	{{IUNote		{{IUNote
	\|Title=Letter from [[Randvi]]		\|Title=Letter from [[Randvi]]
	\|Text=Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Elgring Clan\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi}}		\|Text=Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One is a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Elgring Clan\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi}}
	*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''
	Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.		Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.

Soranin at 13:06, 4 May 2026

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''You would be welcome. Yet you do not share your gifts for nothing. I await the boon you surely will ask of me.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You would be welcome. Yet you do not share your gifts for nothing. I await the boon you surely will ask of me.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Tales of your judgment prove true. You can teach some of that wisdom over ale this day. Shall we begin?''		*'''Toka:''' ''Tales of your judgment prove true. You can teach some of that wisdom over ale this day. Shall we begin?''
	~~(Accept − "~~Let us begin the feast.")		<tabber>
	~~[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ravensthorpe's festivities for its guests]]~~		\|-\|Let us begin the feast.=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Let us see if these Frankish treats hold up to scrutiny.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Let us see if these Frankish treats hold up to scrutiny.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Let us eat!''		*'''Toka:''' ''Let us eat!''
			\|-\|We can feast later.=
			*'''Eivor:''' ''I have other concerns right now. We can feast later.''
			*'''Toka:''' ''We will be ready for you.''
			Eivor attended to her other business and returned to Toka.
			*'''Toka:''' ''Eivor!''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''Is this feast ready to begin?''
			*'''Toka:''' ''Just say the word!''
			(repeats choices)
			</tabber>
			[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ravensthorpe's festivities for its guests]]
	Festivities took place as Randvi and Eivor dined with Toka and Pierre.		Festivities took place as Randvi and Eivor dined with Toka and Pierre.
	*'''Pierre:''' ''How one can prefer [[ale]] to wine! ''Mon Dieu!'' (My [[Christianity\|God]]!) It astounds me still! You Norse may have us Franks on the battlefield, but when it comes to drink, we stand unbeaten.''		*'''Pierre:''' ''How one can prefer [[ale]] to wine! ''Mon Dieu!'' (My [[Christianity\|God]]!) It astounds me still! You Norse may have us Franks on the battlefield, but when it comes to drink, we stand unbeaten.''
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The name of the memory is a reference to the English translation of the phrase ''"{{Wiki\|Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes}}"'' from the ''[[Aeneid]]'', a epic poem by [[Virgil]] that retells the [[Trojan War]] from [[Aeneas]]' perspective. The phrase is broadly interpreted as "''Beware of Greeks bearing gifts''", but in modern English is usually taken as a proverb warning against trusting any enemy even if they appear to have tempting offers.		The name of the memory is a reference to the English translation of the phrase ''"{{Wiki\|Beware of Greeks bearing gifts\|Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes}}"'' from the ''[[Aeneid]]'', a epic poem by [[Virgil]] that retells the [[Trojan War]] from [[Aeneas]]' perspective. The phrase is broadly interpreted as "''Beware of Greeks bearing gifts''", but in modern English is usually taken as a proverb warning against trusting any enemy even if they appear to have tempting offers.

	==References==		==References==

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	Eivor received a letter when she arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]].		Eivor received a letter when she arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]].
	~~:'''~~Letter from [[Randvi]]~~'''<br>''~~Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Elgring Clan\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi''		{{IUNote
			\|Title=Letter from [[Randvi]]
			\|Text=Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Elgring Clan\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi}}
	*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''
	Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.		Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.

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	Eivor received a letter when she arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]].		Eivor received a letter when she arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]].
	:'''Letter from [[Randvi]]'''<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Clan ~~Elgring~~\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi''		:'''Letter from [[Randvi]]'''<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Elgring Clan\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''
	Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.		Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.

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	{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}		{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}
	~~{{Spoilerhd\|12 November 2021}}~~
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\|name = Strangers Bearing Gifts		\|name = Strangers Bearing Gifts

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	Pierre unveiled a map detailing Charles' projected expansion.		Pierre unveiled a map detailing Charles' projected expansion.
	*'''Toka:''' ''Charles will come for you and your [[Raven Clan\|clan]]. His armies multiply by the day. Real [[soldier]]s and [[Horse\|cavalry]], not like the [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxon]] farm hands and gillers in these parts.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Charles will come for you and your [[Raven Clan\|clan]]. His armies multiply by the day. Real [[soldier]]s and [[Horse\|cavalry]], not like the [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxon]] farm hands and gillers in these parts.''
	[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|~~Eivor confers with Randvi~~]]		[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|A map detailing Charles' plan to invade England]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''If the Raven Clan were to help you, what is it you would ask of us?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''If the Raven Clan were to help you, what is it you would ask of us?''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Our chieftain, Sigfred, prepares to siege Paris and make the Franks rethink their actions against we Norse. And our [[longship]]s will grow heavy with treasure in the doing.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Our chieftain, Sigfred, prepares to siege Paris and make the Franks rethink their actions against we Norse. And our [[longship]]s will grow heavy with treasure in the doing.''

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	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
	Eivor received a letter when she arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]].		Eivor received a letter when she arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]].
	:'''Letter from [[Randvi]]'''<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Elgring ~~clan~~\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi''		:'''Letter from [[Randvi]]'''<br>''Eivor,<br><br>Two visitors have arrived at Ravensthorpe from [[Francia]]. One a young [[Norse people\|Norse]] warrior from [[Jarl]] [[Sinric]]'s [[Clan Elgring\|clan]] near [[Paris]], and the other seems to be a [[Franks\|Frank]]. They have already built us a new guesthouse as a gift from Sinric's brother [[Sigfred]]. I am no {{Wiki\|Seeress (Germanic)\|seer}}, but it is obvious they want something from us.<br><br>The warrior, a girl named [[Toka Sinricsdottir\|Toka]], has been asking after you. Speak with them and find out what they really want.<br><br>Randvi''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''
	Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.		Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.
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	*'''Toka:''' ''That is a good sword.''		*'''Toka:''' ''That is a good sword.''
	Eivor entered the visitors' area as Toka looked to the preparations.		Eivor entered the visitors' area as Toka looked to the preparations.
	[[File:ACV ~~Toka Brandishes~~.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Toka brandishes her sword while she overlooks the preparations]]		[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Toka brandishes her sword while she overlooks the preparations]]
	*'''Toka:''' ''Is that everything? This feast has to be great.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Is that everything? This feast has to be great.''
	The other visitor walked out of their guesthouse.		The other visitor walked out of their guesthouse.

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	*'''Toka:''' ''You are well known to us. I am Toka Sinricdottir, and the Frankish bore with me is my advisor, Pierre. We are here on behalf of Sigfred of Francia, renowned warrior and leader of the Northmen there.''		*'''Toka:''' ''You are well known to us. I am Toka Sinricdottir, and the Frankish bore with me is my advisor, Pierre. We are here on behalf of Sigfred of Francia, renowned warrior and leader of the Northmen there.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You look to be at home here already.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You look to be at home here already.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''How could we not be? What have you done in this place is amazing. The guesthouse is a fitting addition. We have also bought new tastes for your longtable from Francia. If it is drink you prefer, we have mulled wine.''		*'''Toka:''' ''How could we not be? What have you done in this place is amazing. The guesthouse is a fitting addition. We have also bought new tastes for your longtable from Francia. If it is drink you prefer, we have mulled [[wine]].''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Very generous. Some might say overly generous.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Very generous. Some might say overly generous.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Consider it a token of good will from the hand of my uncle Sigfred. You know, clan to clan.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Consider it a token of good will from the hand of my uncle Sigfred. You know, clan to clan.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''There'll be blood if any here heard I refused a feast, so ... consider it accepted.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''There'll be blood if any here heard I refused a feast, so... consider it accepted.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Yes! You honor us. Ravensthorpe reminds me of how Francia used to be. Given the chance, I would visit often.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Yes! You honor us. Ravensthorpe reminds me of how Francia used to be. Given the chance, I would visit often.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You would be welcome. Yet you do not share your gifts for nothing. I await the boon you surely will ask of me.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You would be welcome. Yet you do not share your gifts for nothing. I await the boon you surely will ask of me.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Tales of your judgment prove true. You can teach some of that wisdom over ale this day. Shall we begin?''		*'''Toka:''' ''Tales of your judgment prove true. You can teach some of that wisdom over ale this day. Shall we begin?''
	(~~Yes~~ − Let us begin the feast)		(Accept − "Let us begin the feast.")
	[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ravensthorpe's festivities for its guests]]		[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ravensthorpe's festivities for its guests]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Let us see if these Frankish treats hold up to scrutiny.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Let us see if these Frankish treats hold up to scrutiny.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Let us eat!''		*'''Toka:''' ''Let us eat!''
	Festivities took place as Randvi and Eivor dined with Toka and Pierre.		Festivities took place as Randvi and Eivor dined with Toka and Pierre.
	*'''Pierre:''' ''How one can prefer [[ale]] to wine! ''Mon Dieu!'' (My God!) It astounds me still! You Norse may have us Franks on the battlefield, but when it comes to drink, we stand unbeaten.''		*'''Pierre:''' ''How one can prefer [[ale]] to wine! ''Mon Dieu!'' (My [[Christianity\|God]]!) It astounds me still! You Norse may have us Franks on the battlefield, but when it comes to drink, we stand unbeaten.''
	<tabber>		<tabber>
	\|-\|I like the wine=		\|-\|I like the wine=
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	Eivor looked to Pierre, who shrugged in confusion, as a response. Toka came back with a sword.		Eivor looked to Pierre, who shrugged in confusion, as a response. Toka came back with a sword.
	[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 4.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor and Randvi spend time with their visitors, Toka and Pierre]]		[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 4.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor and Randvi spend time with their visitors, Toka and Pierre]]
	*'''Toka:''' ''In our travels throughout [[England]], I have taken swords in raids and battles. This I took in a holmgang against two oafish brothers in [[East Anglia]]. 'Tis but a wound-twig, but is still my favorite.''		*'''Toka:''' ''In our travels throughout [[England]], I have taken swords in raids and battles. This I took in a'' {{Wiki\|holmgang}} ''against two oafish brothers in [[East Anglia]]. 'Tis but a wound-twig, but is still my favorite.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''So you have travelled to all corners of this land before arriving at Ravensthorpe. To what end?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''So you have travelled to all corners of this land before arriving at Ravensthorpe. To what end?''
	*'''Toka:''' ''I mean to entice you and others like you to join in the glorious raids along the river [[Seine]].''		*'''Toka:''' ''I mean to entice you and others like you to join in the glorious raids along the river [[Seine]].''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Who have you talked with thus far?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Who have you talked with thus far?''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Many ... Jarl [[Hemming]], [[Guthrum]], even [[Halfdan Ragnarsson\|Halfdan]]...''		*'''Toka:''' ''Many... Jarl [[Hemming]], [[Guthrum]], even [[Halfdan Ragnarsson\|Halfdan]]...''
	Randvi looked at Toka suspiciously.		Randvi looked at Toka suspiciously.
	*'''Toka:''' ''Paris itself is set to be sieged, and after that we will have amassed more riches than anyone in England has dared imagine.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Paris itself is set to be sieged, and after that we will have amassed more riches than anyone in England has dared imagine.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''What do you really want, Toka?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''What do you really want, Toka?''
	Toka looked at Pierre, who nodded in agreement.		Toka looked at Pierre, who nodded in agreement.
	*'''Toka:''' ''Every word I have said is true. But there is something else ... a new power is rising in Francia.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Every word I have said is true. But there is something else... a new power is rising in Francia.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''What kind of power?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''What kind of power?''
	*'''Toka:''' ''The Frankish Kingdoms have been united under one king, [[Charles the Fat]].''		*'''Toka:''' ''The Frankish Kingdoms have been united under one king, [[Charles the Fat]].''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Then I will be mindful of who I kill and who I ally with in Francia. Could be a stable king is the way to keep Ravensthorpe safe.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Then I will be mindful of who I kill and who I ally with in Francia. Could be a stable king is the way to keep Ravensthorpe safe.''
	A drunk Toka shouted nearby at a drunk Pierre.		A drunk Toka shouted nearby at a drunk Pierre.
	*'''Toka:''' ''Let me see the sword. I ... wish to examine the [[iron]]work.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Let me see the sword. I... wish to examine the [[iron]]work.''
	*'''Pierre:''' ''No! I stole this and it is mine.''		*'''Pierre:''' ''No! I stole this and it is mine.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Fine. If you will not show it to me, I will have to take it. Ready yourself, Pierre. I challenge you to a holmgang!''		*'''Toka:''' ''Fine. If you will not show it to me, I will have to take it. Ready yourself, Pierre. I challenge you to a'' holmgang''!''
	Eivor interrupted them.		Eivor interrupted them.
	[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor accepts Toka's offer]]		[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor accepts Toka's offer]]

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	{{Spoilerhd\|12 November 2021}}		{{Spoilerhd\|12 November 2021}}
	~~{{Imageneed}}~~
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\|name = Strangers Bearing Gifts		\|name = Strangers Bearing Gifts
	\|image =		\|image = ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 2.png
	\|description = ''Visitors have arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]], bringing suspiciously generous gifts.''		\|description = ''Visitors have arrived in [[Ravensthorpe]], bringing suspiciously generous gifts.''
	\|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''		\|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''They bring a feast, and build their own guesthouse. These are very generous guests.''
	Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.		Eivor went and neared closer to the new visitors while overhearing some chatter.
	*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''Did you see that one who came with the new arrivals? She looks young to be ~~raiding~~.''		*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''Did you see that one who came with the new arrivals? She looks young to be [[raid]]ing.''
	*'''Norse Man 1:''' ''Are they raiders? A strange company.''		*'''Norse Man 1:''' ''Are they raiders? A strange company.''
	Eivor was near the guesthouse and heard the woman admiring a [[sword]].		Eivor was near the guesthouse and heard the woman admiring a [[sword]].
			[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Toka brandishes her sword while she overlooks the preparations]]
	*'''Toka:''' ''That is a good sword.''		*'''Toka:''' ''That is a good sword.''
	Eivor entered the visitors' area as Toka looked to the preparations.		Eivor entered the visitors' area as Toka looked to the preparations.
	~~[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Toka brandishes her sword while she overlooks the preparations]]~~
	*'''Toka:''' ''Is that everything? This feast has to be great.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Is that everything? This feast has to be great.''
	The other visitor walked out of their guesthouse.		The other visitor walked out of their guesthouse.
	*'''[[~~Pierre (rebel)\|~~Pierre]]:''' ''Yes. It is our last chance.''		*'''[[Pierre]]:''' ''Yes. It is our last chance.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''[[Wolf]]-Kissed!''		*'''Toka:''' ''[[Wolf]]-Kissed!''
	Eivor walked up to the pair.		Eivor walked up to the pair.
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	*'''Toka:''' ''Tales of your judgment prove true. You can teach some of that wisdom over ale this day. Shall we begin?''		*'''Toka:''' ''Tales of your judgment prove true. You can teach some of that wisdom over ale this day. Shall we begin?''
	(Yes − Let us begin the feast)		(Yes − Let us begin the feast)
	[[File:ACV ~~Eivor Randvi Pierre Toka Feast Talk~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|250px\|~~Eivor and Randvi spend time with their visitors, Toka and Pierre~~]]		[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ravensthorpe's festivities for its guests]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Let us see if these Frankish treats hold up to scrutiny.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Let us see if these Frankish treats hold up to scrutiny.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Let us eat!''		*'''Toka:''' ''Let us eat!''
	Festivities took place as Randvi and Eivor dined with Toka and Pierre.		Festivities took place as Randvi and Eivor dined with Toka and Pierre.
	*'''Pierre:''' ''How one can prefer ale to wine! Mon Dieu! (My God!) It astounds me still! You Norse may have us Franks on the battlefield, but when it comes to drink, we stand unbeaten.''		*'''Pierre:''' ''How one can prefer [[ale]] to wine! ''Mon Dieu!'' (My God!) It astounds me still! You Norse may have us Franks on the battlefield, but when it comes to drink, we stand unbeaten.''
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	The group laughed.		The group laughed.
	*'''Toka:''' ''I want to show you something...''		*'''Toka:''' ''I want to show you something...''
	Eivor looked to Pierre, who shrugged in confusion, as a response. Toka ~~comes~~ back with a sword.		Eivor looked to Pierre, who shrugged in confusion, as a response. Toka came back with a sword.
			[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 4.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor and Randvi spend time with their visitors, Toka and Pierre]]
	*'''Toka:''' ''In our travels throughout [[England]], I have taken swords in raids and battles. This I took in a holmgang against two oafish brothers in [[East Anglia]]. 'Tis but a wound-twig, but is still my favorite.''		*'''Toka:''' ''In our travels throughout [[England]], I have taken swords in raids and battles. This I took in a holmgang against two oafish brothers in [[East Anglia]]. 'Tis but a wound-twig, but is still my favorite.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''So you have travelled to all corners of this land before arriving at Ravensthorpe. To what end?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''So you have travelled to all corners of this land before arriving at Ravensthorpe. To what end?''
	*'''Toka:''' ''I mean to entice you and others like you to join in the glorious raids along the river [[Seine]].''		*'''Toka:''' ''I mean to entice you and others like you to join in the glorious raids along the river [[Seine]].''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Who have you talked with thus far?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Who have you talked with thus far?''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Many ... [[Jarl]] [[Hemming]], [[Guthrum]], even [[Halfdan Ragnarsson\|Halfdan]]...''		*'''Toka:''' ''Many ... Jarl [[Hemming]], [[Guthrum]], even [[Halfdan Ragnarsson\|Halfdan]]...''
	Randvi looked at Toka suspiciously.		Randvi looked at Toka suspiciously.
	*'''Toka:''' ''Paris itself is set to be sieged, and after that we will have amassed more riches than anyone in England has dared imagine.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Paris itself is set to be sieged, and after that we will have amassed more riches than anyone in England has dared imagine.''
			[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Toka presents her case]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Let me guess how many jarls will join you on your Frankish raids and sieges. None.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Let me guess how many jarls will join you on your Frankish raids and sieges. None.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''They just fail to see the scale of the bounty we stand to plunder.''		*'''Toka:''' ''They just fail to see the scale of the bounty we stand to plunder.''
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	*'''Toka:''' ''The Frankish Kingdoms have been united under one king, [[Charles the Fat]].''		*'''Toka:''' ''The Frankish Kingdoms have been united under one king, [[Charles the Fat]].''
	Both Eivor and Toka looked to a burning hay replica of Charles the Fat.		Both Eivor and Toka looked to a burning hay replica of Charles the Fat.
	[[File:ACV ~~Eivor Toka Hay Charles Replica Burn Tribute~~.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor and Toka watch a hay replica of Charles the Fat, set aflame]]		[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 9.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor and Toka watch a hay replica of Charles the Fat, set aflame]]
	*'''Toka:''' ''And with this combined strength, Charles has begun a slow march against the Norse villages there. He killed my father and wiped out my village...''		*'''Toka:''' ''And with this combined strength, Charles has begun a slow march against the Norse villages there. He killed my father and wiped out my village...''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''I am sorry for your father and your village. But we have our own troubles here in this land.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''I am sorry for your father and your village. But we have our own troubles here in this land.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''With Charles the Fat in power, those troubles will worsen. After his campaign in Francia, he will come for England.''		*'''Toka:''' ''With Charles the Fat in power, those troubles will worsen. After his campaign in Francia, he will come for England.''
	Pierre unveiled a map detailing Charles' projected expansion.		Pierre unveiled a map detailing Charles' projected expansion.
	*'''Toka:''' ''Charles will come for you and your [[Raven Clan\|clan]]. His armies multiply by the day. Real [[soldier]]s and cavalry, not like the [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxon]] farm hands and gillers in these parts.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Charles will come for you and your [[Raven Clan\|clan]]. His armies multiply by the day. Real [[soldier]]s and [[Horse\|cavalry]], not like the [[Anglo-Saxons\|Saxon]] farm hands and gillers in these parts.''
			[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confers with Randvi]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''If the Raven Clan were to help you, what is it you would ask of us?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''If the Raven Clan were to help you, what is it you would ask of us?''
	*'''Toka:''' ''Our chieftain, Sigfred, prepares to siege Paris and make the Franks rethink their actions against we Norse. And our [[longship]]s will grow heavy with treasure in the doing.''		*'''Toka:''' ''Our chieftain, Sigfred, prepares to siege Paris and make the Franks rethink their actions against we Norse. And our [[longship]]s will grow heavy with treasure in the doing.''
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	*'''Randvi:''' ''My scouts attest to the claims of Toka and her people. But, before now, I saw no reason to involve our clan.''		*'''Randvi:''' ''My scouts attest to the claims of Toka and her people. But, before now, I saw no reason to involve our clan.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Do you see reason now?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Do you see reason now?''
			[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor confers with Randvi]]
	*'''Randvi:''' ''If the mad king Charles does have ambitions for England, we should act. This Sigfred she mentioned, he rallies the Norse there. Joining him could be our chance to push back against this new king.''		*'''Randvi:''' ''If the mad king Charles does have ambitions for England, we should act. This Sigfred she mentioned, he rallies the Norse there. Joining him could be our chance to push back against this new king.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Or I can meet this Charles myself. And if he will not deal with me, I kill him.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Or I can meet this Charles myself. And if he will not deal with me, I kill him.''
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	*'''Toka:''' ''Fine. If you will not show it to me, I will have to take it. Ready yourself, Pierre. I challenge you to a holmgang!''		*'''Toka:''' ''Fine. If you will not show it to me, I will have to take it. Ready yourself, Pierre. I challenge you to a holmgang!''
	Eivor interrupted them.		Eivor interrupted them.
			[[File:ACV Strangers Bearing Gifts 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor accepts Toka's offer]]
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Enough. Toka, you came here looking for help with this new Frankish threat. The Raven Clan will answer your call.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Enough. Toka, you came here looking for help with this new Frankish threat. The Raven Clan will answer your call.''
	*'''Toka:''' ''You will? You will! I promise, you will not regret this. Find Pierre when you have prepared and we will make for Francia at once.''		*'''Toka:''' ''You will? You will! I promise, you will not regret this. Find Pierre when you have prepared and we will make for Francia at once.''