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| | name = Closing the Vault | | | name = Closing the Vault |
| | image = | | | image = ACV Closing the Vault 17.png |
| | description = ''As their investigations come to a close, [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir|Ljufvina]] rush to the archives to confirm their suspicions on who The Vault might be.'' | | | description = ''As their investigations come to a close, [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir|Ljufvina]] rush to the [[archives]] to confirm their suspicions on who [[Audun|The Vault]] might be.'' |
| | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' |
| | type = Main {{c|The City of Greed}} | | | type = Main {{c|The City of Greed}} |
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| | reward = | | | reward = |
| | heroclass = | | | heroclass = |
| | previous = [[Burning the Firebrand]]<br>[[Pricking the Needle]] | | | previous = [[Pricking the Needle]] |
| | next = [[Reporting on Jorvik]] | | | next = [[Reporting on Jorvik]] |
| | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] |
| | location = [[York|Jorvik]] | | | location = [[York|Jorvik]], [[Northumbria|Kingdom of Northumbria]] |
| | date = 874 | | | date = c. 874 |
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| '''Closing the Vault''' 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]]. | | '''Closing the Vault''' 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]]. |
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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
| Eivor and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir|Ljufvina]] started to seek out the last Order member, The Vault, in [[York|Jorvik]]. Before the search, Eivor talked to Ljufvina about the events with the [[Grigorii|dockmaster]]. | | Eivor met with [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir|Ljufvina]] to discuss the [[Grigorii|dockmaster]] and the final [[Order of the Ancients|Order]] member, [[Audun|The Vault]]. |
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| ==Dialogue== | | ==Dialogue== |
| After the recent demise of The Needle, Eivor raced back to Ljufvina and then spoke with her. | | After the recent demise of [[Ingeborg|The Firebrand]] and [[Grigorii|The Needle]], Eivor raced back to Ljufvina at the [[Royal Hall]] to share her findings and set forth to identify [[Audun|The Vault]]. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''What news do you bring?'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''What news do you bring?'' |
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|Needle killed second= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''The Needle will never sting again.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''The Needle will never sting again.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Well done, Eivor. Who was hiding behind the name--'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Well done, Eivor. Who was hiding behind the name—'' |
| [[Hjorr Halfsson|Hjorr]] immediately walked into their conversation. | | [[Hjorr Halfsson|Hjorr]] dashed in and interrupted them. |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''My love. There has been an attack at the markets. The dockmaster, Grigorii, is dead.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''My love. There has been an attack at the [[Coppergate Market|markets]]. The dockmaster, Grigorii, is dead.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''The Needle. Sold off the wares he seized to collect silver for The Vault. '' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''The Needle. Sold off the wares he seized to collect silver for The Vault.'' |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''He had no such authority, why would anyone believe him?'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''He had no such authority, why would anyone believe him?'' |
| Eivor pulled the council seal she found among Grigorii's personal effects. | | Eivor presented the council seal she found among Grigorii's personal effects. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''The council seal. That [[rat]]!'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''The council seal. That [[rat]]!'' |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''This is getting out of hand. How he was able to obtain this is ... concerning. I must return and prepare for the Yuletide feast, but I will do so with a bent ear and a keen eye. Be safe.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''This is getting out of hand. How he was able to obtain this is... concerning. I must return and prepare for the [[Yule]]tide feast, but I will do so with a bent ear and a keen eye. Be safe.'' |
| Hjorr left for the planning of the feast. | | Hjorr left them. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''A valuable seal ... and a riddle, "One of the four is ours."'' | | |-|Firebrand killed second= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''The Firebrand's flame burns no longer. It was Jorvik's abbess, Ingeborg.'' |
| | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Gods, I would have never suspected. Does The Order's reach know no bounds?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''None. And it is often those we least expect who carry out their ambitions. The abbess, she sought to destroy all Christian texts in the city. Rid Jorvik of their ideals. She did utter a phrase that perked my ears—"One of the four is ours."'' |
| | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Four? But there are only three targets in Jorvik. Could there be something we're missing?'' |
| | Faravid stormed into the hall following Ricsige. |
| | *'''Faravid:''' ''Damned Picts! Not only do they hold the North, but those lawless shits have free-roam in our lands as well!'' |
| | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Hjorr said our spies are on the ground—'' |
| | *'''Faravid:''' ''Under the ground! Only one of them has returned, bone-beaten and bloodied! The howling mother take them!'' |
| | Faravid marched off, leaving Ricsige behind. |
| | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Ljufvina, a moment of your time? And Hjorr if he is about.'' |
| | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''I will be with you shortly.'' |
| | Ricsige left them. |
| | |-|Did not report back until both killed= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I have knocked two names off the list. The Firebrand and The Needle.'' |
| | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Well done. Who were they?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''The Firebrand was Jorvik's abbess. She sought to destroy all Christian texts in the city. Rid Jorvik of their ideals.'' |
| | Ljufvina nodded in understanding. |
| | *''''Eivor:''' ''And The Needle was Jorvik's dockmaster. He was gathering silver and minting it for The Vault.'' |
| | Ljufvina shook her head in disbelief. |
| | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Gods... does The Order's reach know no bounds?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''None. And it is often those we least expect who carry out their ambitions.'' |
| | [[Hjorr Halfsson|Hjorr]] joined their conversation. |
| | *'''Hjorr:''' ''I heard what happened at the minster and the markets. The dockmaster, the abbess, both killed. Was that you?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''They were two of the names in the letter. Only one remains, The Vault.'' |
| | *'''Hjorr:''' ''This is getting out of hand! I hope you have the final name.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I'm working on that. I found this on The Needle.'' |
| | Eivor presented the council seal she found among Grigorii's personal effects. |
| | *'''Hjorr:''' ''The council's seal.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''And the abbess uttered something that perked my ear as well: "One of the four is ours."'' |
| | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Four? But there are only three targets in Jorvik.'' |
| | *'''Hjorr:''' ''I must return and prepare for the Yuletide feast, but I will do so with a bent ear and a keen eye. Be safe.'' |
| | Hjorr left them. |
| | </tabber> |
| | Eivor summarized her findings with Ljufvina. |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 2.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Ljufvina deducing The Vault as one of the council members]] |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''A valuable seal... and a riddle, "One of the four is ours."'' |
| After a brief pondering, Eivor immediately solved the riddle. | | After a brief pondering, Eivor immediately solved the riddle. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''"One of the four" ... [[Ricsige of Northumbria|Ricsige]], [[Faravid]], [[Audun]], and--'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''"One of the four"... [[Ricsige of Northumbria|Ricsige]], [[Faravid]], Audun, and—'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Hjorr. The four members of the council.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Hjorr. The four members of the council.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''We should search their offices now. While they are occupied with the Yuletide feast.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''We should search their offices now. While they are occupied with the Yuletide feast.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Yes ... yes. Come. To the [[Archives]].'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Yes... yes. Come. To the [[Archives]].'' |
| As they left for the archives, Eivor gently stated to Ljufvina. | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 3.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Ljufvina making their way to the archives]] |
| | As they left for the archives, Eivor gently asked Ljufvina a question. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Could I have missed something?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Could I have missed something?'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''We will find out soon enough.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''We will find out soon enough.'' |
| Both warriors then arrived at the archives. | | Both warriors then arrived at the archives. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''The room to the left that is where the councilmen confer.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''The room to the left that is where the councilmen confer.'' |
| Eivor then looked over the archives again. Eivor looked over to the weapons display. | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 4.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor and Ljufvina investigating the archives]] |
| | Eivor looked over the archives again, first spotting a weapons display. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I have seen these. Weapons, and supplies. Enough for a small group of fighters.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I have seen these. Weapons, and supplies. Enough for a small group of fighters.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Hardly enough for [[Halfdan Ragnarsson|Halfdan's]] army.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Hardly enough for [[Halfdan Ragnarsson|Halfdan]]'s army.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Could be why Faravid is pressing the council for more [[silver]].'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Could be why Faravid is pressing the council for more [[silver]].'' |
| Eivor looked towards the list on a right side's table. | | Eivor saw a list on a table to the right. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''A list ... what Jorvik needs for the Yuletide feast.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''A list... what Jorvik needs for the Yuletide feast.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''That is Audun's handwriting.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''That is Audun's handwriting.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Items have been struck out. Where did he find the funds to make this large a purchase?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Items have been struck out. Where did he find the funds to make this large a purchase?'' |
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| :'''Note to Silversmith'''<br>''To be delivered to: [[Coppergate Market]]<br>I will need this smelted down, and I will procure more if necessary. Breathe not a word of this to my wife.<br>-Hjorr'' | | :'''Note to Silversmith'''<br>''To be delivered to: [[Coppergate Market]]<br>I will need this smelted down, and I will procure more if necessary. Breathe not a word of this to my wife.<br>-Hjorr'' |
| As she read, Eivor made a note of the table. | | As she read, Eivor made a note of the table. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''This desk ... it looks as though it has been moved here.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''This desk... it looks as though it has been moved here.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''That's Hjorr's desk.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''That's Hjorr's desk.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''It is loaded with silver.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''It is loaded with silver.'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 5.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Ljufvina finding suspicions with the incorrectly placed table]] |
| Eivor took a closer look at the surroundings. | | Eivor took a closer look at the surroundings. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Scratch marks on the floor.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Scratch marks on the floor.'' |
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''So why the change?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''So why the change?'' |
| Eivor and Ljufvina nodded at each other and then moved the table back. | | Eivor and Ljufvina nodded at each other and then moved the table back. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''A hidden entrance ... where does this lead?'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''A hidden entrance... where does this lead?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Guard the door.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Guard the door.'' |
| After breaking the entrance open, Eivor saw a bottle of wine. | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 7.png|thumb|250px|Eivor investigating the hidden room]] |
| | After breaking the entrance open, Eivor saw a bottle of [[wine]]. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''There was wine here. Whoever moved it did so in a hurry.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''There was wine here. Whoever moved it did so in a hurry.'' |
| Ljufvina joined Eivor in the secret room. | | Ljufvina joined Eivor in the secret room. |
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| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''It it likely the wine for the Yuletide feast. Do you think one of the council means to kill someone?'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''It it likely the wine for the Yuletide feast. Do you think one of the council means to kill someone?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Looks that way.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Looks that way.'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 8.png|thumb|250px|Ljufvina expressing her worry of Hjorr being a member of the Order]] |
| Ljufvina shook her head and stated to Eivor. | | Ljufvina shook her head and stated to Eivor. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''It is not him. Not my Hjorr. He would never do this, he ...'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''It is not him. Not my Hjorr. He would never do this, he...'' |
| Eivor came close and made sure to keep Ljufvina on task. | | Eivor came close and made sure to keep Ljufvina on task. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Keep your focus. Once we have all the facts, then we can worry about Hjorr. Right now, we need to get to Yuletide feast. The people are in danger.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Keep your focus. Once we have all the facts, then we can worry about Hjorr. Right now, we need to get to Yuletide feast. The people are in danger.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''You're right. The Roman Amphitheater. Let us go.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''You're right. The [[Jorvik Theatre|Roman Amphitheater]]. Let us go.'' |
| Thus, Eivor and Ljufvina ran to the theater to stop the poisoned wine from being distributed. As they arrived, they both spoke with each other.
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 10.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Ljufvina discussing the four members]] |
| | Eivor and Ljufvina ran to the theater to stop the poisoned wine from being distributed. As they arrived, they both spoke with each other. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Do you see the wine?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Do you see the wine?'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''No.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''No.'' |
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| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Even Hjorr?'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Even Hjorr?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Even Hjorr. If he is The Vault, I will not allow him to kill all these people. Ljufvina...'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Even Hjorr. If he is The Vault, I will not allow him to kill all these people. Ljufvina...'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''I heard you. Just ... grant me one thing. Confer with me before you make your move.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''I heard you. Just... grant me one thing. Confer with me before you make your move.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I will.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I will.'' |
| Within the party, Eivor had to talk with each of the council members. | | Within the party, Eivor had to talk with each of the council members. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Now, to speak with the council members. I will speak of the wine and watch for their reactions. That may lead me to The Vault.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Now, to speak with the council members. I will speak of the wine and watch for their reactions. That may lead me to The Vault.'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 11.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking to King Ricsige]] |
| Eivor spoke with King Ricsige, who was watching the party from his throne. | | Eivor spoke with King Ricsige, who was watching the party from his throne. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Ricsige.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Ricsige.'' |
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| *'''Hjorr:''' ''I will have the silver ready in the coming days. Thank you, Boe.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''I will have the silver ready in the coming days. Thank you, Boe.'' |
| *'''Boe:''' ''Of course.'' | | *'''Boe:''' ''Of course.'' |
| Eivor arrived after Boe left. | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 12.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking to Hjorr]] |
| | Eivor arrived after the stranger left. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr. Who was that?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr. Who was that?'' |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''There you are. I was beginning to worry.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''There you are. I was beginning to worry.'' |
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| *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Audun has outdone himself.'' | | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Audun has outdone himself.'' |
| *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''He has indeed. The High Reeve of Jorvik has a bright future ahead if he keeps this up.'' | | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''He has indeed. The High Reeve of Jorvik has a bright future ahead if he keeps this up.'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 13.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking to Audun]] |
| Eivor then met with Audun, who was surrounded by guests. | | Eivor then met with Audun, who was surrounded by guests. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Audun, it seems you have found the funds to go ahead with the feast after all. You must be elated.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Audun, it seems you have found the funds to go ahead with the feast after all. You must be elated.'' |
| *'''Audun:''' ''That is putting it lightly! Look at it. I could have not asked for a better turnout. Soon the feast will begin, and these people will be given everything they deserve.'' | | *'''Audun:''' ''That is putting it lightly! Look at it. I could have not asked for a better turnout. Soon the feast will begin, and these people will be given everything they deserve.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''We should honor you. I will fetch us some wine.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''We should honor you. I will fetch us some wine.'' |
| *'''Audun:''' ''N-no I mustn't indulge. The wine is for the people of Jorvik. But when it arrives. do help yourself.'' | | *'''Audun:''' ''N-no I mustn't indulge. The wine is for the people of Jorvik. But when it arrives, do help yourself.'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 14.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking to Faravid]] |
| Eivor then headed to speak with a sitting Faravid. | | Eivor then headed to speak with a sitting Faravid. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Faravid, a word if I may?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Faravid, a word if I may?'' |
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| *'''Faravid:''' ''Hah. If that is a challenge, I am up for it.'' | | *'''Faravid:''' ''Hah. If that is a challenge, I am up for it.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Very well. I will return with some wine.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Very well. I will return with some wine.'' |
| *'''Faravid:''' ''Wine? Come now, we will do this over ale. That will give us a good measure of who can better fight its lure.'' | | *'''Faravid:''' ''Wine? Come now, we will do this over [[ale]]. That will give us a good measure of who can better fight its lure.'' |
| Eivor then returned to Ljufvina to compare notes. | | Eivor then returned to Ljufvina to compare notes. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Eivor. Have you uncovered who The Vault is?'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Eivor. Have you uncovered who The Vault is?'' |
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''I believe I have. Each of the council members has given me reason to suspect them. Some more than others.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I believe I have. Each of the council members has given me reason to suspect them. Some more than others.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Who is it you suspect?'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Who is it you suspect?'' |
| |-|No, I need more time=
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''Not yet. I will return shortly with my decision.''
| | I fear it it Hjorr= |
| </tabber>
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| When Eivor was ready to accuse, she made a choice.
| | Spoke about the wine= |
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| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr refused to drink the wine when I proposed he help flush out The Vault. What's more, [[Grigorii|The Needle]] was collecting silver for The Vault. I think Hjorr was taking this money and funding [[Order of the Ancients|The Order]].'' |
| |-|I fear it it Hjorr=
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr refused to drink the wine when I proposed he help flush out The Vault. What's more, [[Grigorii|The Needle]] was collecting silver for The Vault. I think Hjorr was taking this money and funding [[Order of the Ancients|The Order]]. | | Did not speak about the wine= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr has been managing Jorvik's money shortage, yet we find silver aplenty on his desk. The same desk concealing the wine.'' |
| | }} |
| | Ljufvina shook her head in disbelief. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Gods, no...'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Gods, no...'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''The town's funds in decline. A treasurer's hand in the coffers. It is all connected. For these reasons, I think Hjorr is The Vault.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''The town's funds in decline. A treasurer's hand in the coffers. It is all connected. For these reasons, I think Hjorr is The Vault.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''How could I have been such a fool...'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''How could I have been such a fool...'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I need you to focus now, Ljufvina. These people are in danger. I need your help.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I need you to focus now, Ljufvina. These people are in danger. I need your help.'' |
| Ljufvina nodded yes. | | Ljufvina nodded in agreement. |
| |-|It must be Faravid=
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I think Faravid aligned himself with The Order, and plans to use The Needle's silver to fund his war against the Picts. When I pressed him about a drinking contest, he opposed drinking the wine and insisted on ale. For these reasons, I think Faravid is The Vault.'' | | It must be Faravid= |
| |-|I believe it is Ricsige=
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| | Spoke about the wine= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I think Faravid aligned himself with The Order, and plans to use The Needle's silver to fund his war against the Picts. When I pressed him about a drinking contest, he opposed drinking the wine and insisted on ale.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Did not speak about the wine= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Faravid's fixation on his war makes him seem innocent, but it is exactly why I suspect him. The Needle was collecting silver for The Vault. A lot of it. Faravid needs silver to feed his men in his war against the Picts. It must be him.'' |
| | }} |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''For these reasons, I think Faravid is The Vault.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | I believe it is Ricsige= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Spoke about the wine= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''As the king, Ricsige has access to all. The coffers. The archives. A bounty of wine. He felt us closing in, knew we would search the archives and tried to implicate Hjorr to throw us off his scent.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''As the king, Ricsige has access to all. The coffers. The archives. A bounty of wine. He felt us closing in, knew we would search the archives and tried to implicate Hjorr to throw us off his scent.'' |
| |-|It has to be Audun=
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Did not speak about the wine= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Ricsige groans about how wrong things are going. The money shortage. The war with the Picts. But Ricsige's problems are his own doing. He funds The Order using Jorvik's coffers and sits back while Hjorr takes the heat. It is the perfect ruse.'' |
| | }} |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | It has to be Audun= |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 15.png|thumb|250px|Eivor identifying Audun as the final member]] |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Spoke about the wine= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Audun was the one pushing for the feast from the start. He planned it, which means he would have had access to the wine. And he was helping Abbess [[Ingeborg]] collect [[Christianity|Christian]] texts. She turned out to be The Firebrand.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Audun was the one pushing for the feast from the start. He planned it, which means he would have had access to the wine. And he was helping Abbess [[Ingeborg]] collect [[Christianity|Christian]] texts. She turned out to be The Firebrand.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Yes ... yes you're right. And the wine?'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Yes... yes you're right. And the wine?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Of all the councilmen, he knew the wine had not yet arrived. When I offered some, he flat out refused, insisting it be saved for the guests. For these reasons, I think Audun is The Vault.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Of all the councilmen, he knew the wine had not yet arrived. When I offered some, he flat out refused, insisting it be saved for the guests. |
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| | Did not speak about the wine= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''This Yuletide feast was Audun's idea. He planned it, which means he would have had access to the wine. What's more, he was close with Abbess Ingeborg, The Firebrand. I think he was helping her dispose of the Christian texts.'' |
| | }} |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''For these reasons, I think Audun is The Vault.'' |
| | }} |
| | |-|No, I need more time= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Not yet. I will return shortly with my decision.'' |
| | When Eivor was ready to accuse, she returned and made a choice.<br>(Return to previous dialogue option) |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| Audun began an abrupt speech. | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 16.png|thumb|250px|Audun giving a speech at the feast]] |
| | As Eivor finished laying out the case for her accusation to Ljufvina, Audun suddenly began a speech. |
| *'''Audun:''' ''Brothers, sisters. Dear friends. Welcome all. Before we begin, I would like to introduce our honored guests. Here with me are some of Jorvik's most revered lords. Men and women who have kept Jorvik trudging through these harsh times.'' | | *'''Audun:''' ''Brothers, sisters. Dear friends. Welcome all. Before we begin, I would like to introduce our honored guests. Here with me are some of Jorvik's most revered lords. Men and women who have kept Jorvik trudging through these harsh times.'' |
| Audun received a grail of wine. | | Audun received a goblet of wine and began to toast the crowd. |
| *'''Audun:''' ''I am pleased to say that today, on the day we honor Yule, we honor as well the nobles to whom we are all so indebted.'' | | *'''Audun:''' ''I am pleased to say that today, on the day we honor Yule, we honor as well the nobles to whom we are all so indebted.'' |
| | Regardless of Eivor's accusation, Ljufvina realized which council member was truly The Vault. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''The wine! Audun is The Vault!'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''The wine! Audun is The Vault!'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Too late for them. We must not miss our chance.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Too late for them. We must not miss our chance.'' |
| *'''Audun:''' ''Join me now in celebrating their successes, and yours. To everything you deserve and more.'' | | *'''Audun:''' ''Join me now in celebrating their successes, and yours. To everything you deserve and more.'' |
| Some guests drank the wine. | | Some guests drank the wine, sealing their fates. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Shit.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Shit.'' |
| The four nobles on stage started bleeding from their mouths and dying, [[Red Hand]] [[bandit]]s surrounded the feast, and certain council members were in shock, as Audun changed his tone. | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 18.png|thumb|250px|The nobles dying from poisoned wine]] |
| *'''Audun:''' ''And now, deafened and blinded by your lust for indulgence, your foolish pride, I will tell you just what nobility is. A death sentence! A new world of order is upon us! A pity none of you will live to see it.'' | | The four nobles on stage started bleeding from their mouths and dying, [[Red Hand]] [[bandit]]s surrounded the feast, and certain council members looked on in shock, as Audun changed his tone to one of contempt. |
| Eivor turned to Ljufvina. | | *'''Audun:''' ''And now, deafened and blinded by your lust for indulgence, your foolish pride, I will tell you just what nobility is. A death sentence! A [[New World Order|new world of order]] is upon us! A pity none of you will live to see it.'' |
| | Eivor turned to Ljufvina while Audun poured away his wine, revealing his membership within the Order. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Get the councilmen to safety. I will handle Audun. Go!'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Get the councilmen to safety. I will handle Audun. Go!'' |
| | Eivor and Ljufvina split up and readied themselves for battle. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Protect the king!'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Protect the king!'' |
| *'''Audun:''' ''There is no escape. No future for people like you.'' | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 19.jpg|thumb|250px|Audun revealing himself as The Vault]] |
| Eivor chased Audun and then easily assassinated him. In the [[Memory Corridor]], Eivor walked toward Audun, who was lying on the ground, as both of them were surrounded by riches. | | While Eivor fought the Red Hand soldiers working for him, Audun continued to pontificate. |
| | *'''Audun:''' ''There is no escape. No future for people like you.<br>The hierarchy will be reformed.<br>Kill anyone who tries to escape!'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Audun! Save these breaths. They will be your last.'' |
| | Eivor chased after Audun and assassinated him. In the [[Memory Corridor]], Eivor walked to where Audun lay on the ground, the both of them surrounded by riches and statues. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''What did you hope to gain with all this? What riches are worth so much misery, and the deaths of honorable men and women?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''What did you hope to gain with all this? What riches are worth so much misery, and the deaths of honorable men and women?'' |
| Audun suddenly teleports from the ground to walking around the riches. | | Audun suddenly teleported from the ground to walk around the riches. |
| *'''Audun:''' ''Only a feeble mind would call them honorable. They are privileged. Sedentary. Complacent. They wasted their resources. I secured our power through wealth. I contributed to the future of a glorious order!'' | | *'''Audun:''' ''Only a feeble mind would call them honorable. They are privileged. Sedentary. Complacent. They wasted their resources. I secured our power through wealth. I contributed to the future of a glorious order!'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''On the backs of honest people! Merchants and priests and nobles alike." | | *'''Eivor:''' ''On the backs of honest people! Merchants and priests and nobles alike.'' |
| A ghostly [[Odin]] then appeared, sitting on a chair, mid-response. | | A ghostly [[Odin]] appeared, sitting on a nearby chair. |
| *'''Audun:''' ''Eivor ... you are wrong. Held back by your primitive cosmology. Nine worlds in the tree? No! Nine times nine thousand worlds. And as many suns!'' | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 23.png|thumb|250px|Audun explaining his rationale]] |
| As Eivor hid, Odin spoke his turn. | | *'''Audun:''' ''Eivor... you are wrong. Held back by your primitive [[Norse mythology|cosmology]]. [[Nine Realms|Nine worlds]] in the [[Yggdrasil|tree]]? No! Nine times nine thousand worlds. And as many suns!'' |
| *'''Odin:''' ''Nine nights I hung in the tree, sacrificing myself to myself. So does the Wise One seek wisdom.'' | | As Eivor hid against the statue of an animal, Odin spoke his turn. |
| | *'''Odin:''' ''{{Wiki|Numbers in Germanic paganism|Nine nights}} I hung {{Wiki|Hávamál|in the tree}}, sacrificing myself to myself. So does the Wise One seek wisdom.'' |
| *'''Audun:''' ''Countless spheres, awaiting our gift, our enlightenment!'' | | *'''Audun:''' ''Countless spheres, awaiting our gift, our enlightenment!'' |
| Eivor, emerged from hiding, walked towards Audun. | | Eivor emerged from hiding and walked towards Audun. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I live in one world only.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I live in one world only.'' |
| Eivor grabbed his Order [[Order of the Ancients medallion|medallion]] and said the last words as Audun's spirit immediately vanished.
| | She grabbed his Order [[Order of the Ancients medallion|medallion]] and Audun's spirit immediately vanished. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''You live in none.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''You live in none.'' |
| After Audun's death, Eivor looked around. | | After Audun's death, Eivor looked around. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr, Ljufvina. Where did they go?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr, Ljufvina. Where did they go?'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 24.png|thumb|250px|Eivor reconvening with her friends]] |
| Eivor then went to regroup with her old friends. | | Eivor then went to regroup with her old friends. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you alright?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you alright?'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''We're fine. Faravid and his karls escorted King Ricsige back to the Royal Hall. Everyone is safe.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''We're fine. Faravid and his karls escorted King Ricsige back to the Royal Hall. Everyone is safe.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Let's regroup there.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Let's regroup there.'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 25.png|thumb|250px|Eivor returning to the council with Ljufvina and Hjorr]] |
| As the group of three went and arrived at the Royal Hall, King Ricsige exclaimed in outrage. | | As the group of three went and arrived at the Royal Hall, King Ricsige exclaimed in outrage. |
| *'''Ricsige:''' ''Audun. That sniveling little shit!'' | | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Audun. That sniveling little shit!'' |
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| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''He had help from two others. Grigorii, the dockmaster, and Ingeborg, the abbess.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''He had help from two others. Grigorii, the dockmaster, and Ingeborg, the abbess.'' |
| *'''Ricsige:''' ''And you, Eivor. You were after these conspirators from the moment you arrived?'' | | *'''Ricsige:''' ''And you, Eivor. You were after these conspirators from the moment you arrived?'' |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 26.png|thumb|250px|Ricsige thanking Eivor for her aid]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Yes, though I could not let it be known. This group can reach any person, permeate the walls of any city. Much like the worms of a spoiled apple, they would eaten Jorvik from the inside out if we let them.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Yes, though I could not let it be known. This group can reach any person, permeate the walls of any city. Much like the worms of a spoiled apple, they would eaten Jorvik from the inside out if we let them.'' |
| *'''Faravid:''' ''But you stopped that from happening. We owe you a debt of gratitude. You can be sure Halfdan Jarl will hear of this.'' | | *'''Faravid:''' ''But you stopped that from happening. We owe you a debt of gratitude. You can be sure Halfdan Jarl will hear of this.'' |
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| |-|Give it to the merchants= | | |-|Give it to the merchants= |
| | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 27.png|thumb|250px|Eivor suggesting the silver be returned to the merchants]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Hardworking merchants were robbed of their wares. Honor Yuletide by giving the silver back to the honest citizens of Jorvik.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hardworking merchants were robbed of their wares. Honor Yuletide by giving the silver back to the honest citizens of Jorvik.'' |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''A wise suggestion, I agree.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''A wise suggestion. I agree.'' |
| *'''Ricsige:''' ''Fine. I will see to it that Hjorr distributes the silver evenly.'' | | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Fine. I will see to it that Hjorr distributes the silver evenly.'' |
| | {{-}} |
| |-|Fund Halfdan's war= | | |-|Fund Halfdan's war= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Without resources, Halfdan's army will perish against the Picts. I say we fund the war. Give Halfdan's men what they need to turn the tide. Future Danes and Saxons will thank us for it.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Without resources, Halfdan's army will perish against the Picts. I say we fund the war. Give Halfdan's men what they need to turn the tide. Future Danes and Saxons will thank us for it.'' |
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| Faravid and Eivor nodded nicely to each other as Faravid left. Eivor then turned to her friends. | | Faravid and Eivor nodded nicely to each other as Faravid left. Eivor then turned to her friends. |
| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|Didn't accuse Hjorr= | | |-|If Eivor did not accuse Hjorr= |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''We have a saying in Bjarmia. "Only the dead get to complain."'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''We have a saying in Bjarmia. "Only the dead get to complain."'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''And we're still living.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''And we're still living.'' |
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''No. Norway is behind me now, and the rest of [[England]] ahead. That said, I must be going.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''No. Norway is behind me now, and the rest of [[England]] ahead. That said, I must be going.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Wait!'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Wait!'' |
| Ljufvina gave a token of allyship to Eivor. | | Ljufvina gave a silver arm ring, a token of alliance among the Norse, to Eivor. |
| |-|Did accuse Hjorr= | | |-|If Eivor accused Hjorr= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Is this a bitter farewell?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Is this a bitter farewell?'' |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''Let it be said that I do wish you had more trust in me. But no. There are no ill feelings here. You did what you had to do. If it were me, I do not know that I could have been as level-headed. You remain a friend, Eivor. Let that be clear.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''Let it be said that I do wish you had more trust in me. But no. There are no ill feelings here. You did what you had to do. If it were me, I do not know that I could have been as level-headed. You remain a friend, Eivor. Let that be clear.'' |
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| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Should you ever need us, we will come.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Should you ever need us, we will come.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''One last thing. The silver on your desk, Hjorr. It planted a seed of doubt in my mind, so I must know. What is it for?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''One last thing. The silver on your desk, Hjorr. It planted a seed of doubt in my mind, so I must know. What is it for?'' |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''I guess I can forego the element of surprise. I hired a silversmith to craft a love token for Ljufvina. A Yuletide gift.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''I suppose I can forego the element of surprise. I hired a silversmith to craft a love token for Ljufvina. A Yuletide gift.'' |
| | Ljufvina grinned and playfully pushed Hjorr. |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''You sneak.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''You sneak.'' |
| Ljufvina and Hjorr embrace each other. | | [[File:ACV Closing the Vault 28.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor watching as Ljufvina and Hjorr embraced one another]] |
| | Ljufvina and Hjorr embraced each other and began kissing passionately. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I will take my leave before you shame the throne.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I will take my leave before you shame the throne.'' |
| *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Until our paths cross again, old friend.'' | | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Until our paths cross again, old friend.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''In this world or the next.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''In this world or the next.'' |
| *'''Hjorr:''' ''If you drop by Jorvik again, please join us for ale. I know of a place down the street.'' | | *'''Hjorr:''' ''If you drop by Jorvik again, please join us for an ale. I know of a place down the street.'' |
| Eivor then took her leave. | | Eivor then took her leave. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Now it seems the wind calls me back to Randvi. Best tell her the good news.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Now it seems the wind calls me back to Randvi. Best tell her the good news.'' |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> |
| ACV Eivor Investigates Archives.jpg|Eivor investigates Archives to find The Vault's identity | | ACV Closing the Vault 6.png|EIvor and Ljufvina moving back the table, revealing a hidden room behind |
| ACV Audun Reveals.jpg|Audun reveals his true intentions as he poisons guests of Yuletide feast | | ACV Closing the Vault 9.png|Eivor and Ljufvina arriving at the theater |
| ACV Eivor, Hjorr and Ljufvina Love.jpg|Eivor looks on as Ljufvina and Hjorr embrace each other on Yuletide | | ACV Closing the Vault 20.png|Eivor clashing with the Red Hand bandits |
| | ACV Closing the Vault 21.png|Eivor assassinating Audun |
| | ACV Closing the Vault 22.png|Eivor leaning over Audun's body in the Memory Corridor |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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