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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Eivor and Finnr instructed Oswald on the ways of flyting, and ~~after~~ a "holmgang~~" sparring match~~, they boarded Eivor's longship and raided a camp taken by Rued's men to find a gift ~~for~~ Valdis' brothers ~~to show~~ as proof of Oswald's ~~resolve~~.		Eivor and Finnr instructed Oswald on the ways of flyting and conducted a mock holmgang to build his fighting resolve. Afterwards, they boarded Eivor's longship and raided a camp taken by Rued's men to find a gift to present to Valdis' brothers as proof of Oswald's commitment to the battles ahead.

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	*'''Valdis:''' ''I will leave you to your day. You can find Oswald by the docks. Watching the river calms him, apparently.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''I will leave you to your day. You can find Oswald by the docks. Watching the river calms him, apparently.''
	[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding Oswald by the docks]]		[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding Oswald by the docks]]
	Eivor continued on to the docks of Elmenham, where she found Oswald ~~sweeping~~ hay.		Eivor continued on to the docks of Elmenham, where she found Oswald pitching hay with a pitchfork.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Ah! Good morning. Up bright and early.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Ah! Good morning. Up bright and early.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You can labor like a ''{{Wiki\|thrall}}'' ([[Slavery\|slave]]), but you're no good with feasts. Not a good start for a king.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You can labor like a ''{{Wiki\|thrall}}'' ([[Slavery\|slave]]), but you're no good with feasts. Not a good start for a king.''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''No, indeed. I find a solitary comfort in my menial labors. Not something a king should admit to, I suppose.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''No, indeed. I find a solitary comfort in my menial labors. Not something a king should admit to, I suppose.''
	Eivor sat at a nearby table while Oswald continued ~~sweeping~~.		Eivor sat at a nearby table while Oswald continued pitching.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''The brothers shamed you at dinner. It's your duty to answer their insults. Don't let the matter lay unresolved.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''The brothers shamed you at dinner. It's your duty to answer their insults. Don't let the matter lay unresolved.''
	Oswald set the ~~broom~~ aside, frowning for a moment before gathering himself.		Oswald set the pitchfork aside, frowning for a moment before gathering himself.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''O, it was a petty row with [[Chicken\|hen]]-house [[Wolf\|wolves]]. I'd sooner answer the moo of a [[Cattle\|cow]] than worry about their insults.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''O, it was a petty row with [[Chicken\|hen]]-house [[Wolf\|wolves]]. I'd sooner answer the moo of a [[Cattle\|cow]] than worry about their insults.''
	Eivor nodded as Oswald leaned against a hay trough and crossed his arms.		Eivor nodded as Oswald leaned against a hay trough and crossed his arms.
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you ready for the ''holmgang''?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you ready for the ''holmgang''?''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''I hope so. I just need to prepare. I'll meet you at the islet.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''I hope so. I just need to prepare. I'll meet you at the islet.''
	Eivor left Oswald in Elmenham and ~~made her way~~ north to the meeting place. ~~When she~~ arrived~~, only~~ Finnr ~~was there,~~ marking out a large square in the sand.		Eivor left Oswald in Elmenham and sailed north to the meeting place. She arrived to see Finnr marking out a large square in the sand.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''You made it. Now tussle with care, and go easy on our future king. He is the only man left who can claim the crown.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''You made it. Now tussle with care, and go easy on our future king. He is the only man left who can claim the crown.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Kings are made, not born, Finnr. So let us see what we can make of Oswald.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Kings are made, not born, Finnr. So let us see what we can make of Oswald.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Where's your resolve, lord? Stop whining and attack me.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Where's your resolve, lord? Stop whining and attack me.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	Oswald hesitated for another moment more before ~~growing determined and~~ drawing his sword.		Oswald hesitated for another moment more before drawing his sword and uttering a war cry.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Aaaah!''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Aaaah!''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''We will forge a king out of you yet.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''We will forge a king out of you yet.''
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	*'''Finnr:''' ''Hard to believe this one will marry Valdis, don't you think?''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Hard to believe this one will marry Valdis, don't you think?''
	Eivor broke Oswald's shield and knocked him back.		Eivor broke Oswald's shield and knocked him back.
			<tabber>
			\|-\|Eivor wins=
			Eivor knocked Oswald to the ground.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Ha! You expect the Danes to follow this pork belly?''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Ha! You expect the Danes to follow this pork belly?''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''I'm... I'm still breathing, aren't I?''		*'''Oswald:''' ''I'm... I'm still breathing, aren't I?''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Show me what you can do, Saxon.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Show me what you can do, Saxon.''
	Oswald attacked her again.		Oswald got up and attacked her again.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Come now! Inspire us, king!''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Come now! Inspire us, king!''
	Eivor knocked Oswald down.		Eivor knocked Oswald down a second time.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''You'll never be king at this rate. Is this the best East Anglia has to offer?''		*'''Finnr:''' ''You'll never be king at this rate. Is this the best East Anglia has to offer?''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Yes, and I'll... I'll prove it!''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Yes, and I'll... I'll prove it!''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Come on! Fight!''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Come on! Fight!''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Finish this, Eivor. It pains me to watch!''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Finish this, Eivor. It pains me to watch!''
	Eivor knocked Oswald down ~~yet again~~.		Eivor knocked Oswald down for a third and final time.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Eivor is the victor. But you've shown us something, Oswald.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Eivor is the victor. But you've shown us something, Oswald.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Stay down, Oswald. That's enough.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Stay down, Oswald. That's enough.''
	Breathing hard and clutching his side, Oswald pushed himself to his feet again.		Breathing hard and clutching his side, Oswald pushed himself to his feet again.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''I will... I will not stay down.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''I will... I will not stay down.''
			\|-\|Oswald inflicts enough damage=
			Despite the beating that Oswald took, he managed to get in some good hits on Eivor.
			*'''Oswald:''' ''Ah! Was that too hard?''
			*'''Eivor:''' ''It was a good strike. Keep going.''
			Oswald eventually inflicted enough damage on Eivor for Finnr to call off the battle, praising his mettle.
			*'''Finnr:''' ''Oswald of Elmenham. You may be a king to us Danes yet.''
			Eivor clutched her abdomen where Oswald struck her armor.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''What you lack in strength, you make up for in grit.''
			*'''Oswald:''' ''Yes. I'm nothing if not... gritty.''
			</tabber>
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You fought bravely. Not with great skill, but with spirit. And courage. Always push back with everything you have, even if you have to get dirty, even if you must break the rules. Because there are no rules, not if you answer a challenge head-on. That's where honor lies.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You fought bravely. Not with great skill, but with spirit. And courage. Always push back with everything you have, even if you have to get dirty, even if you must break the rules. Because there are no rules, not if you answer a challenge head-on. That's where honor lies.''
	Oswald considered her words.		Oswald considered her words.
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Neither will we.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Neither will we.''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''There may be prisoners here. Keep an eye out for them.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''There may be prisoners here. Keep an eye out for them.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''If I see any, I'll let you know. You fight well, Oswald! Does the threat of death drive your blade further? Whatever compels you, hang onto it.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''If I see any, I'll let you know.''
			They burned the cargo and killed the raiders on the beach and pushed uphill into the main camp.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''You fight well, Oswald! Does the threat of death drive your blade further? Whatever compels you, hang onto it.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''I've not tasted battle in years! There is still vigor in these bones. Come on you filthy whoresons, there is iron to be kissed!''		*'''Finnr:''' ''I've not tasted battle in years! There is still vigor in these bones. Come on you filthy whoresons, there is iron to be kissed!''
	~~Together with~~ her ~~crew~~, ~~Eivor~~, Finnr~~, and Oswald~~ burned the carts ~~of supplies,~~ freed all the prisoners, and ~~killed~~ the last of Rued's men in the camp. ~~Afterward,~~ Eivor regrouped with Finnr to ~~look~~ over ~~their~~ spoils.		Eivor, her raiders, Oswald, and Finnr burned the remaining supply carts and freed all the prisoners.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''Now to kill any stragglers.''
			Together, they and eliminated the last of Rued's men in the camp. Finnr walked over to a pile of goods that survived the reaving.
			*'''Finnr:''' ''Over here!''
			Eivor regrouped with Finnr to go over the spoils of victory.
	[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|The trio after the raid]]		[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|The trio after the raid]]
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Ah, that'll do nicely.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Ah, that'll do nicely.''

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	Finnr clapped.		Finnr clapped.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Not bad, not bad...''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Not bad, not bad...''
	~~(If "~~Make fun of his looks...~~" is chosen.)~~		<tabber>
			\|-\|Make fun of his looks...=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''He's an ugly puss, so when he brags, hit him back with something about his looks.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''He's an ugly puss, so when he brags, hit him back with something about his looks.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''I hail from the North where the winter's our season...''		*'''Finnr:''' ''I hail from the North where the winter's our season...''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''... plague-ridden lesion.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''... plague-ridden lesion.''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''O, yes! That's very good. Plague ridden lesion.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''O, yes! That's very good. Plague ridden lesion.''
	~~(If "~~Attack his lack of wit...~~" is chosen.)~~		\|-\|Attack his lack of wit...=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''He's got the wit of a [[Wild boar\|boar]], so when he insults you, make him feel stupid.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''He's got the wit of a [[Wild boar\|boar]], so when he insults you, make him feel stupid.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''When I'm done with you, cur, you'll be [[raven]]-flock food...''		*'''Finnr:''' ''When I'm done with you, cur, you'll be [[raven]]-flock food...''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''...head's made of [[wood]]!''		*'''Eivor:''' ''...head's made of [[wood]]!''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Wood! Head's made of wood.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Wood! Head's made of wood.''
	~~(If "~~Laugh at his manhood...~~" is chosen)~~		\|-\|Laugh at his manhood...=
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Under all that posturing is a sniveling boy, so dig deep. When he brags, take a jab at his manhood.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Under all that posturing is a sniveling boy, so dig deep. When he brags, take a jab at his manhood.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''I've sailed squalls and north winds. You? Not even a breeze.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''I've sailed squalls and north winds. You? Not even a breeze.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''...blow between both your knees.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''...blow between both your knees.''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Blow between both your... O! You mean farting! Ha!''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Blow between both your... O! You mean farting! Ha!''
			</tabber>
			With all three of Eivor's instructional flyts conferred, Oswald readied to finish off Finnr.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Oswald, my boy. You're useless without your raven. This one's wrong for the throne! He's too soft and too tame...''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Oswald, my boy. You're useless without your raven. This one's wrong for the throne! He's too soft and too tame...''
	<tabber>		<tabber>

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	She waved him and Finnr to follow her.		She waved him and Finnr to follow her.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Eivor, I expect your [[longship]] crew could help with this attack.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Eivor, I expect your [[longship]] crew could help with this attack.''
	The three of them boarded [[Eivor's longship]] and sailed for Serpent's Landing.		The three of them boarded Eivor's longship, ''[[Sea-Chariot]]'', and sailed for Serpent's Landing.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''No one has been willing to take a stand against [[Rued's clan]] before. We're a kingdom of farmers and [[merchant]]s.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''No one has been willing to take a stand against [[Rued's clan]] before. We're a kingdom of farmers and [[merchant]]s.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Even farmers and merchants can fight when led by the right person.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Even farmers and merchants can fight when led by the right person.''

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	*'''Valdis:''' ''I will leave you to your day. You can find Oswald by the docks. Watching the river calms him, apparently.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''I will leave you to your day. You can find Oswald by the docks. Watching the river calms him, apparently.''
	[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding Oswald by the docks]]		[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding Oswald by the docks]]
	Eivor continued on to the docks of ~~[[North Elmham\|~~Elmenham]], where she found Oswald sweeping hay.		Eivor continued on to the docks of Elmenham, where she found Oswald sweeping hay.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Ah! Good morning. Up bright and early.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Ah! Good morning. Up bright and early.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You can labor like a ''{{Wiki\|thrall}}'' ([[Slavery\|slave]]), but you're no good with feasts. Not a good start for a king.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You can labor like a ''{{Wiki\|thrall}}'' ([[Slavery\|slave]]), but you're no good with feasts. Not a good start for a king.''
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	[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Finnr suggesting for Oswald to fight back against Rued]]		[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Finnr suggesting for Oswald to fight back against Rued]]
	*'''Finnr:''' ''A seaside brawl won't change the brothers' minds. Oswald must show results. Redress old wrongs. Fight back against Rued and his men.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''A seaside brawl won't change the brothers' minds. Oswald must show results. Redress old wrongs. Fight back against Rued and his men.''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''The raiders who attacked Beteleah have a camp down the coast. The sooner we remove them, the better.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''The raiders who attacked [[Beteleah Farm\|Beteleah]] have a [[Serpent's Landing\|camp]] down the coast. The sooner we remove them, the better.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''That would go a long way to building you up. And if you brought gifts for the brothers, spoils from the raid, they'd be in your debt.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''That would go a long way to building you up. And if you brought gifts for the brothers, spoils from the raid, they'd be in your debt.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Time to wet your blade, Oswald.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Time to wet your blade, Oswald.''

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	\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]		\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]
	\| date = 873		\| date = 873 CE
	}}		}}
	'''The Measure of a Norseman''' 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]].		'''The Measure of a Norseman''' 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]].

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	{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}		{{Era\|ACV\|Memories}}
	~~{{Imageneed}}~~
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| name = The Measure of a Norseman		\| name = The Measure of a Norseman
	\| image =		\| image = ACV The Measure of a Norseman 5.png
	\| description = ''The dinner was a disaster. But there may yet be hope for [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] to learn [[Eivor]]'s [[Norsemen\|Norse]] ways and gain [[Brothir]] and [[Broder]]'s approval.''		\| description = ''The dinner was a disaster. But there may yet be hope for [[Oswald of East Anglia\|Oswald]] to learn [[Eivor]]'s [[Norsemen\|Norse]] ways and gain [[Brothir]] and [[Broder]]'s approval.''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
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	\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]		\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]
	\| date = 873 CE		\| date = 873
	}}		}}
	'''The Measure of a Norseman''' 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]].		'''The Measure of a Norseman''' 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]].
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Oswald is many things, but a gifted leader he is not. Still, of everyone I have met here, he is the only one willing to be responsible for the place.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Oswald is many things, but a gifted leader he is not. Still, of everyone I have met here, he is the only one willing to be responsible for the place.''
	*'''Valdis:''' ''I will leave you to your day. You can find Oswald by the docks. Watching the river calms him, apparently.''		*'''Valdis:''' ''I will leave you to your day. You can find Oswald by the docks. Watching the river calms him, apparently.''
			[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor finding Oswald by the docks]]
	Eivor continued on to the docks of [[North Elmham\|Elmenham]], where she found Oswald sweeping hay.		Eivor continued on to the docks of [[North Elmham\|Elmenham]], where she found Oswald sweeping hay.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Ah! Good morning. Up bright and early.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Ah! Good morning. Up bright and early.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Well spoken. Before sword clash and blood flow, we destroy our enemies with well-timed words.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Well spoken. Before sword clash and blood flow, we destroy our enemies with well-timed words.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''You have a talent for verse, I'll give you that. But how long will that [[silver]] tongue hold up against an [[iron]] [[Battleaxe\|axe]]?''		*'''Finnr:''' ''You have a talent for verse, I'll give you that. But how long will that [[silver]] tongue hold up against an [[iron]] [[Battleaxe\|axe]]?''
			[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Oswald challenging Finnr to a ''holmgang'']]
	Oswald considered for a moment, then stepped up to Finnr.		Oswald considered for a moment, then stepped up to Finnr.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Let's find out, Finnr. I challenge you to a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}''!''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Let's find out, Finnr. I challenge you to a ''{{Wiki\|holmgang}}''!''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''You've still got the touch for drawing a square.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You've still got the touch for drawing a square.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''I've been in East Anglia many summers now, but I'll always be a Dane.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''I've been in East Anglia many summers now, but I'll always be a Dane.''
			[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|The trio at the fight location]]
	Oswald arrived, walking up to join them.		Oswald arrived, walking up to join them.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Must we do this, Eivor?''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Must we do this, Eivor?''
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	*'''Oswald:''' ''Aaaah!''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Aaaah!''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''We will forge a king out of you yet.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''We will forge a king out of you yet.''
			[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Eivor facing Oswald in a duel]]
	The two faced off.		The two faced off.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Don't hold back.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Don't hold back.''
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	Oswald considered her words.		Oswald considered her words.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''Not winning the fight, but living through it.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''Not winning the fight, but living through it.''
			[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Finnr suggesting for Oswald to fight back against Rued]]
	*'''Finnr:''' ''A seaside brawl won't change the brothers' minds. Oswald must show results. Redress old wrongs. Fight back against Rued and his men.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''A seaside brawl won't change the brothers' minds. Oswald must show results. Redress old wrongs. Fight back against Rued and his men.''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''The raiders who attacked Beteleah have a camp down the coast. The sooner we remove them, the better.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''The raiders who attacked Beteleah have a camp down the coast. The sooner we remove them, the better.''
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	*'''Finnr:''' ''There's a crate of hacksilver here. More than enough to make everyone happy.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''There's a crate of hacksilver here. More than enough to make everyone happy.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''We'll take it to the ship.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''We'll take it to the ship.''
			[[File:ACV The Measure of a Norseman 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|The trio after the raid]]
	Oswald approached them.		Oswald approached them.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''A hard won fight.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''A hard won fight.''
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	Oswald walked off and Eivor addressed Finnr again.		Oswald walked off and Eivor addressed Finnr again.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Take what riches you find to Northwic. Then send for the brothers. I'll meet you there.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Take what riches you find to Northwic. Then send for the brothers. I'll meet you there.''

	Before leaving, Eivor took another look around the camp, looting what she could. In one of the tents, she found a letter.		Before leaving, Eivor took another look around the camp, looting what she could. In one of the tents, she found a letter.
	:'''Mead-Stained Letter'''<br>''We have taken Serpent's Landing. The road to victory is clear for Rued Jarl. We have broken this kingdom, their warriors are like headless fowl with no king to lead them in battle. East Anglia is ours this day.''		:'''Mead-Stained Letter'''<br>''We have taken Serpent's Landing. The road to victory is clear for Rued Jarl. We have broken this kingdom, their warriors are like headless fowl with no king to lead them in battle. East Anglia is ours this day.''
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The memory is a reference to the 2018 [[United States\|American]] film, ''{{Wiki\|Measure of a Man (film)\|Measure of a Man}}'', which follows a bullied teen learning to stand up for himself.		*The memory is a reference to the 2018 [[United States\|American]] film, ''{{Wiki\|Measure of a Man (film)\|Measure of a Man}}'', which follows a bullied teen learning to stand up for himself.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
			ACV The Measure of a Norseman 8.png\|The trio looking at their spoils
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==

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	\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]		\| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]		\| location = [[East Anglia\|Kingdom of East Anglia]]
	\| date = ~~c. 874~~		\| date = 873 CE
	}}		}}
	'''The Measure of a Norseman''' 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]].		'''The Measure of a Norseman''' 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]].

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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you ready for the ''holmgang''?''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you ready for the ''holmgang''?''
	*'''Oswald:''' ''I hope so. I just need to prepare. I'll meet you at the islet.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''I hope so. I just need to prepare. I'll meet you at the islet.''
	Eivor left Oswald in Elmenham and sailed north to the ~~meeting place~~. She arrived to see Finnr marking out a large square in the sand.		Eivor summoned her [[longship]], the [[Sea-Chariot]], to the docks and spoke to Oswald before departing.
			*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you ready for the holmgang?''
			*'''Oswald:''' ''I hope so. I just need to prepare. I'll meet you at the islet.''
			Eivor left Oswald in Elmenham and sailed north to the islet. She arrived to see Finnr marking out a large square in the sand.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''You made it. Now tussle with care, and go easy on our future king. He is the only man left who can claim the crown.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''You made it. Now tussle with care, and go easy on our future king. He is the only man left who can claim the crown.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Kings are made, not born, Finnr. So let us see what we can make of Oswald.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Kings are made, not born, Finnr. So let us see what we can make of Oswald.''
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	*'''Eivor:''' ''Time to wet your blade, Oswald.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Time to wet your blade, Oswald.''
	She waved him and Finnr to follow her.		She waved him and Finnr to follow her.
	*'''Finnr:''' ''Eivor, I expect your [[longship]] crew could help with this attack.''		*'''Finnr:''' ''Eivor, I expect your longship crew could help with this attack.''
	The three of them boarded Eivor's longship~~, ''[[Sea-Chariot]]'',~~ and sailed ~~for~~ Serpent's Landing.		The three of them boarded Eivor's longship and sailed west to Serpent's Landing.
	*'''Oswald:''' ''No one has been willing to take a stand against [[Rued's clan]] before. We're a kingdom of farmers and [[merchant]]s.''		*'''Oswald:''' ''No one has been willing to take a stand against [[Rued's clan]] before. We're a kingdom of farmers and [[merchant]]s.''
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Even farmers and merchants can fight when led by the right person.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Even farmers and merchants can fight when led by the right person.''
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	They burned the cargo and killed the raiders on the beach and pushed uphill into the main camp.		They burned the cargo and killed the raiders on the beach and pushed uphill into the main camp.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''You fight well, Oswald! Does the threat of death drive your blade further? Whatever compels you, hang onto it.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''You fight well, Oswald! Does the threat of death drive your blade further? Whatever compels you, hang onto it.''
	*'''Finnr:''' ''I~~'ve~~ not tasted battle in years! There is still vigor in these bones. Come on you filthy whoresons, there is iron to be kissed!''		*'''Finnr:''' ''I have not tasted battle in years! There is still vigor in these bones. Come on you filthy whoresons, there is iron to be kissed!''
	Eivor, her raiders, Oswald, and Finnr burned the remaining supply carts and freed all the prisoners.		Eivor, her raiders, Oswald, and Finnr burned the remaining supply carts and freed all the prisoners.
	*'''Eivor:''' ''Now to kill any stragglers.''		*'''Eivor:''' ''Now to kill any stragglers.''