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{{Era|Memories|ACV}} | {{Era|Memories|ACV}} | ||
{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| name = A Distorted Dream | | name = A Distorted Dream | ||
| image = ACV A Distorted Dream | | 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 {{c|A Fated Encounter}} | | type = Main {{c|A Fated Encounter}} | ||
| fullsync = | | fullsync = | ||
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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 | | location = [[Ravensthorpe]], [[Leicestershire|Ledecestrescire]], [[Mercia|Danish Mercia]]<br>[[Isle of Skye]] | ||
| date = {{Cite|20 Dec 2021. Date needed}} | | 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> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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*'''[[Edyt]]:''' ''Eivor! I can hardly believe it's you. The one fated to save my people.'' | *'''[[Edyt]]:''' ''Eivor! I can hardly believe it's you. The one fated to save my people.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''That woman seems to know me.'' | *'''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. | 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]]!'' | *'''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]]!'' | ||
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*'''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 and 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. | ||
[[File:ACV A Distorted Dream | [[File:ACV A Distorted Dream 2.jpg|thumb|250px|Valka and Edyt relay problems at Isle of Skye]] | ||
*'''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—'' | *'''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 blinked and frowned at the sudden flurry of words and then looked to Valka for explaination. When none came, Eivor spoke to Edyt. | ||
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|-|Randvi would never= | |-|Randvi would never= | ||
{{#tag:tabber| | {{#tag:tabber| | ||
Romance with Randvi active= | |||
Eivor chuckled. | 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.'' | *'''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 | 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!'' | *'''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?= | |-|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?'' | ||
}} | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Valka:''' ''Ever since the nightmares | *'''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:''' ''That just can't be true.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''That just can't be true.'' | ||
*'''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:''' ''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 left Edyt with Eivor. | Valka left Edyt with Eivor. | ||
*'''Edyt:''' ''So? Are you ready? My people can't go without sleep any longer. | *'''Edyt:''' ''So? Are you ready? My people can't go without sleep any longer.'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I'll find out [[Isle of Skye Apple of Eden| | |-|Yes – Let's go to Skye= | ||
Edyt nodded and began preparations. Time passed as Edyt and Eivor sailed to the Isle of Skye. They arrived and docked near [[Brother's Point]] and | *'''Eivor:''' ''I'll find out what's plaguing your people. [[Isle of Skye's Apple of Eden|Whatever]] or whomever it may be.'' | ||
Edyt nodded and began preparations. | |||
|-|Leave - I need to prepare= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I need some time before we head out. I'll come back when I'm ready.'' | |||
*'''Edyt:''' ''Please, don't wait too long. My people need you.'' | |||
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:''' ''I knew Valka was wrong. Randvi's here, like always. Time to find out what's actually plaguing Edyt's people.'' | |||
Eivor eventually returned to Edyt. | |||
*'''Edyt:''' ''You're back! Are you ready to go to Skye now?'' | |||
(returns to choices) | |||
</tabber> | |||
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. | |||
[[File:ACV A Distorted Dream 7.png|thumb|250px|Edyt directing Eivor towards Kiltaraglen, where should start investigating]] | |||
*'''Edyt:''' ''Here we are. The Isle of Skye. Beautiful, isn't it?'' | *'''Edyt:''' ''Here we are. The Isle of Skye. Beautiful, isn't it?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Any idea where I should go first?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Any idea where I should go first?'' | ||
*'''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.'' | *'''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.'' | ||
Edyt took her leave as Eivor pondered her next step. | Edyt took her leave as Eivor pondered her next step. | ||
==Outcome== | |||
Eivor arrived on the Isle of Skye, alongside Edyt, to solve the mystery of the nightmares. | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
This memory and its accompanying arc are only | 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. | ||
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. | |||
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. | |||
==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> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{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]] | ||
A Distorted Dream was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2020 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.[1]
Eivor went to meet an unknown visitor, who camped nearby Valka's Hut.
Eivor arrived back home in Ravensthorpe as she noticed an occurence at Valka's Hut.
Eivor went to Valka's Hut and came across a red-haired woman. The unknown woman began talking almost immediately.
Eivor spoke with the stranger.
Eivor looked over Edyt.
Edyt stared distantly and then began talking, slowly at first before rapidly speeding up as the memories came.
Eivor blinked and frowned at the sudden flurry of words and then looked to Valka for explaination. When none came, Eivor spoke to Edyt.
Valka looked at Edyt.
Valka returned her gaze to Eivor.
Eivor chuckled lightly in response.
Eivor chuckled.
Eivor chuckled.
Valka took a deep breath to collect her thoughts.
Valka left Edyt with Eivor.
Edyt nodded and began preparations.
Time passed as Edyt and Eivor sailed to the Isle of Skye. They arrived and docked the longship near Brother's Point and ventured up the cliff nearby to get the lay of the land.
Edyt took her leave as Eivor pondered her next step.
Eivor arrived on the Isle of Skye, alongside Edyt, to solve the mystery of the nightmares.
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 renown has reached Level 4.
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.
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 Grantebridgescire at this time, yet it assumes word-for-word that she is still in the Alliance Map room.
