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| {{Spoilerhd|13 March 2022}}
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| {{Memory Infobox | | {{Memory Infobox |
| | name = A Distorted Dream | | | name = A Distorted Dream |
| | image = | | | image = ACV A Distorted Dream 6.png |
| | description = ''An odd, [[Edyt|young woman]] has arrived at [[Ravensthorpe]] and has set up camp near [[Valka]]'s [[Seer's Hut|Hut]].'' | | | description = ''An odd, [[Edyt|young woman]] has arrived at [[Ravensthorpe]] and has set up camp near [[Valka]]'s [[Seer's Hut|Hut]].'' |
| | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' |
| | type = Main | | | type = Main {{c|A Fated Encounter}} |
| | fullsync = | | | fullsync = |
| | reward = | | | reward = |
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| | next = [[Tossing and Turning]] | | | next = [[Tossing and Turning]] |
| | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] |
| | location = [[Ravensthorpe]], [[Leicestershire|Ledecestrescire]], [[Mercia]]<br>[[Isle of Skye]], [[Scotland]] | | | location = [[Ravensthorpe]], [[Leicestershire|Ledecestrescire]], [[Mercia|Danish Mercia]]<br>[[Isle of Skye]] |
| | date = | | | date = {{Cite|20 Dec 2021. Date needed}} |
| }} | | }} |
| '''A Distorted Dream''' 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]]. | | '''A Distorted Dream''' 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]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]''</ref> |
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| | ==Description== |
| | Eivor went to meet an unknown visitor, who camped nearby [[Valka]]'s [[Seer's Hut|Hut]]. |
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| ==Dialogue== | | ==Dialogue== |
| Valka and a red-haired woman walked up to Eivor. The unknown woman began talking almost immediately. | | Eivor arrived back home in [[Ravensthorpe]] as she noticed an occurence at Valka's Hut. |
| *'''Unknown Woman:''' ''Oh, it's you! Valka said we would meet, but I can hardly believe the great Eivor is fated to save my little [[Isle of Skye]]!'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Looks like something is happening near Valka's hut. Perhaps I should take a look.'' |
| She dipped her head in a bow as Valka gestured to her for Eivor.
| | Eivor went to Valka's Hut and came across a red-haired woman. The unknown woman began talking almost immediately. |
| *'''Valka:''' ''[[Edyt]] is an old friend and a seer. She contacted me for advice. Her people are plagued by nightmares to the point madness.'' | | *'''[[Edyt]]:''' ''Eivor! I can hardly believe it's you. The one fated to save my people.'' |
| Eivor looked over Edyt, appraising the seer before her. | | *'''Eivor:''' ''That woman seems to know me.'' |
| | [[File:ACV A Distorted Dream 1.png|thumb|250px|Valka introducing her friend Edyt to Eivor]] |
| | Eivor spoke with the stranger. |
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''Oh, it's you! Valka said we would meet, but I can hardly believe the great Eivor is fated to save my little [[Isle of Skye]]!'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Who are you?'' |
| | *'''Valka:''' ''Ahead of yourself as always, Edyt. Eivor, Edyt is an old friend and a seer. She contacted me for advice. Her people are plagued by nightmares to the point madness.'' |
| | Eivor looked over Edyt. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I wasn't aware people settled on the Isle of Skye.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I wasn't aware people settled on the Isle of Skye.'' |
| *'''Edyt:''' ''There are small settlements, but it is a place of passage for many, making it perfect for dreams to wreck havok.'' | | *'''Edyt:''' ''There are small settlements, but it is a place of passage for many, making it perfect for dreams to wreck havok.'' |
| Edyt stared distantly as she remembered then began talking, slowly at first before rapidly speeding up as the memories came. | | Edyt stared distantly and then began talking, slowly at first before rapidly speeding up as the memories came. |
| *'''Edyt:''' ''Until now, I've mostly been deciphering whether my cousin's feasting on [[feather]]s in her dreams means she should marry a farmer or a baker.'' | | [[File:ACV A Distorted Dream 2.jpg|thumb|250px|Valka and Edyt relay problems at Isle of Skye]] |
| Eivor blinked and frowned at the sudden flurry of words, then looked to Valka for explaination. When none came, she spoke to Edyt. | | *'''Edyt:''' ''Until now, I've mostly been deciphering whether my cousin's feasting on [[feather]]s in her dreams means she should marry a farmer or a baker—'' |
| | Eivor blinked and frowned at the sudden flurry of words and then looked to Valka for explaination. When none came, Eivor spoke to Edyt. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''You've lost me again.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''You've lost me again.'' |
| Valka looked at Edyt. | | Valka looked at Edyt. |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Edyt needs your help. And it's not just her people being affected.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''Edyt needs your help. And it's not just her people being affected.'' |
| She returned her gaze to Eivor.
| | Valka returned her gaze to Eivor. |
| *'''Valka:''' ''As someone deeply in tune with the spirit realm, I have also begun to lose sleep. I fear it may spread to out settlement soon.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''As someone deeply in tune with the spirit realm, I have also begun to lose sleep. I fear it may spread to out settlement soon.'' |
| Eivor chuckled lightly. | | Eivor chuckled lightly in response. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I will investigate, but it is not as if I have experience chasing away bad dreams.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I will investigate, but it is not as if I have experience chasing away bad dreams.'' |
| *'''Valka:''' ''There is more. You're not going to like this, Eivor, but I believe somehow... Randvi is involved. Perhaps even responsible.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''There is more. You're not going to like this, Eivor, but I believe somehow... [[Randvi]] is involved. Perhaps even responsible.'' |
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|Randvi would never= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Romance with Randvi active= |
| | Eivor chuckled. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I know Randvi's whereabouts better than most and she isn't—Er, what I mean to say is she couldn't do something like this.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Romance with Randvi not active= |
| | Eivor chuckled. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Valka, you've really gone mad this time. Randvi would never do something like this. Nor could she! She's always here!'' |
| | }} |
| | |-|How could she do this?= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Romance with Randvi active= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Valka, you know I trust your wisdom, but... Randvi is my... friend. How could she threaten the settlement like this?'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Romance with Randvi not active= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Valka, you know I trust your wisdom, but... Randvi is my friend. How could she threaten the settlement like this?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Valka, you know I trust your wisdom, but... Randvi is my friend. How could she threaten the settlement like this?'' |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Ever since the nightmares stared, I began asking the spirits for clarity and a vision came to me.'' | | }} |
| | </tabber> |
| | *'''Valka:''' ''Ever since the nightmares started, I began asking the spirits for clarity and a vision came to me.'' |
| Valka took a deep breath to collect her thoughts. | | Valka took a deep breath to collect her thoughts. |
| | [[File:ACV A Distorted Dream 3.png|thumb|250px|Valka alerting Eivor on her vision of Randvi on the island]] |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Though it was cloudy, I know what I saw. You will find Randvi amidst a scene of death on Skye Island. The two of you will fight before you're forced to part ways forever.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''Though it was cloudy, I know what I saw. You will find Randvi amidst a scene of death on Skye Island. The two of you will fight before you're forced to part ways forever.'' |
| Eivor laughed loudly at the absurdity of Valka's vision.
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''That just can't be true.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' (laughing) ''Valka, you've really gone mad this time. Randvi would never do something like this. Nor could she! She's always here!'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''Believing is your choice. The only way to find the truth and stop the nightmares from spreading is if you go to Isle of Skye. I must tend to my duties, but Edyt can take you when you're ready.'' |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Believe it or don't, it is your choice. The only way you'll find the truth and stop the nightmares from plaguing the settlement is if you fo the Skye Island. I must stend to my duties, but Edyt can take you when you're ready.'' | | Valka left Edyt with Eivor. |
| Eivor sailed to the Isle of Skye, met Kassandra and immediately began a duel.
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''So? Are you ready? My people can't go without sleep any longer.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You favor other weapons, too. Where'd you get that blade?''
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''I take it you're one of the [[Hidden Ones]]?''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' (laughs) ''Not exactly. But I admire [[Assassin-Templar War|their work]]. I'm not a Hidden One, but I have friends that are. And often, my goals align with theirs. I assume the same is true for you?''
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''Yes. I've made [[Hytham|friends]] with the Hidden Ones and I agree with their goals. Perhaps we might have more in common than we thought.''
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| The two women fought a group of corrupted civilians and cultists.
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''They've been driven to madness. It's just nonsense. Watch out! Better take them out before they take us down, then.'' | |
| *'''Skye Cultist:''' ''(The blood of the god in your veins is not meant to walk these lands, [[mercenary]]! The Apple of [[Eden]] belongs to another, mercenary.''
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| The Apple activated.
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's an illusion caused by the artifact.''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've torn many of those masks from the faces of cultists. I wouldn't be here now if it weren't for them.''
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| Eivor looked at the mask.
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''That mask looks unique.
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| Eivor thought.
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''It really seemed like one of these guys was talking to directly to you in the fight.
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You have no idea what you'd be dealing with. You need my help.''
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''In the first ambush, those men seemed to know you. Now, they're speaking [[Greece|your language]]! How stupid do you think I am? These aren't coincidences!''
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| ...
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''After your big success with the rocks, why don't you guide us this time?''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''There are five triangles. And one pyramid. We're going to need five shards—keys—to place on this pedestal. That should open...''
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''That's all the shards. Time to unlock the temple and end the nightmares.''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's it? There's nothing.''
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''Of course, you don't see it! You're missing [[Odin]]'s [[Eagle Vision|sight]], after all''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Odin's sight... You must come from an [[Hybrid|interesting lineage]]. Who might your [[Varin|father]] be?''
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| Kassandra sat on a tree stump.
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''The artifact is an object of great power left here by... [[Isu|old gods]]. Left on the island, it could wreck havok not on the world.''
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| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|Why aren't we affected?= | | |-|Yes – Let's go to Skye= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Why aren't we under whatever spell or curse this artifact seems to have placed over everyone else?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I'll find out what's plaguing your people. [[Isle of Skye's Apple of Eden|Whatever]] or whomever it may be.'' |
| Kassandra spread her hands.
| | Edyt nodded and began preparations. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It is difficult to explain, but artifacts like this can affect people differently. Many are Corrupted by them.''
| | |-|Leave - I need to prepare= |
| Kassandra looked at Eivor and raised an eyebrow.
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I need some time before we head out. I'll come back when I'm ready.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Perhaps we are of a similar strength. But even if we're not having nightmares, we should still be wary of its power.''
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''Please, don't wait too long. My people need you.'' |
| |-|Why is it causing problems?= | | Eivor left Edyt to prepare for the journey. To put her own mind at ease, she may have returned to the longhouse to check on Randvi, seeing her where she has spent most of her time: pouring over the Alliance map. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''If this artifact is ancient and was left here who knows how long ago, why is it suddenly causing problems now?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I knew Valka was wrong. Randvi's here, like always. Time to find out what's actually plaguing Edyt's people.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Loki]] got bored?''
| | Eivor eventually returned to Edyt. |
| Eivor frowned and shook her head, unamused at Kassandra's attempt at humor. Kassandra rolled her eyes.
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''You're back! Are you ready to go to Skye now?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''So serious. Truthfully, I'm not sure. These artifacts can be activated. Maybe someone tampered with it.'' | | (returns to choices) |
| Kassandra stared at the ground sternly as she recalled her own experiences in the far distant past.
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''After all, many are drawn to its powers. It tempts them'' | |
| |-|How will we find it?=
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''How exactly are you planning to track it down?'' | |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Leave that to me. Finding these artifacts has been my calling for some time now. I've developed a knack for tracking them down. With the auror gone, it should be even easier to find.''
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| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| (Leave – "Let's go find it then.")
| | Time passed as Edyt and Eivor sailed to the Isle of Skye. They arrived and docked the [[Sea-Chariot|longship]] near [[Brother's Point]] and ventured up the cliff nearby to get the lay of the land. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Let's not waste time. What's our next move?''
| | [[File:ACV A Distorted Dream 7.png|thumb|250px|Edyt directing Eivor towards Kiltaraglen, where should start investigating]] |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now that the smog is gone, I should be able to better track the artifact's location.''
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''Here we are. The Isle of Skye. Beautiful, isn't it?'' |
| Kassandra stood up and began walking towards a cave entrance.
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Any idea where I should go first?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Before that, though, I'm going to take another look around the [[church]]. See what I can learn of these foreign lands. Meet me in [[Tobhta]]?''
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''Investigate [[Kiltaraglen]] first. It's where complaints of nightmares began. [[Edyt's Hut|My hut]] is there, too, if you need to find me.'' |
| Eivor frowned at Kassandra's assuredness.
| | Edyt took her leave as Eivor pondered her next step. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''It'll take more than studying one church to become familiar with this island. But fine. We'll meet again soon.'' | | |
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| | ==Outcome== |
| *'''Kassandra:''' (laughs) ''No, it's a Greek swear word. It's'' ma-lá-ka''!'' | | Eivor arrived on the Isle of Skye, alongside Edyt, to solve the mystery of the nightmares. |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I already told you, the artifact has made them go mad.'' | |
| Kassandra began to walk away further into the [[Temple (Isu)|temple]].
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''Kassandra!''
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| Kassandra stopped, tensed herself, and turned around frustrated.
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Eivor, when are you going to see that I'm here to help?''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''No, you're lying, I'm sure of it.''
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''No, that's all the more reason for me to remove it. You've done enough. I can't trust you, Kassandra.''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Eivor, please! The powers of this artifact are unlike anything you've seen!''
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''I already have the other keys. And if these men are after you, it'll be even easier for me to continue by myself.''
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| ==Behind the scenes== | | ==Behind the scenes== |
| This memory and its accompanying arc are only accessable after players have both completed the quest "[[A Wise Friend]]" where Valka arrives in Ravensthorpe and reached Settlement Level 4. | | This memory and its accompanying arc are only accessible after players have both completed [[A Wise Friend]] where Valka arrives in Ravensthorpe and the settlement's [[A New Home|renown]] has reached Level 4. |
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| | If building the Seer's Hut is the final notch of "experience" to raise the Settlement Level to 4, or if Level 4 has been reached before building the hut, Edyt's tent will immediately load and Eivor's dialogue commenting on her arrival will fire immediately, before the in-game overview shot of the settlement's level raising. Edyt will also be visible in the background of the initial dialogue for [[In Dreams...]] between Eivor and Valka. |
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| | If [[Taken for Granted]] is active while the dialogue for this memory is initiated, Randvi will be elsewhere besides the Alliance Map room. Declining to go to the Isle of Skye immediately to check on Randvi's whereabouts will trigger that remark only in proximity to her, wherever she is between Ravensthorpe and [[Cambridgeshire|Grantebridgescire]] at this time, yet it assumes word-for-word that she is still in the Alliance Map room. |
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| | ==Gallery== |
| | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> |
| | ACV A Distorted Dream 4.png|Eivor and Edyt departing for the Isle of Skye |
| | ACV A Distorted Dream 5.png|The longship arriving on the Isle of Skye |
| | </gallery> |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]''
| | {{Reflist}} |
| {{ACVMemories}} | | {{ACVMemories}} |
| [[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | [[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] |
| [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | | [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] |