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|affiliates = [[Gorm Kjotvesson]] {{c|formerly}}<br>[[Kanien'kehá:ka]]
|affiliates = [[Gorm Kjotvesson]] (formerly)<br>[[Hilde]]<br>[[Eivor Varinsdottir]]<br>[[Kanien'kehá:ka]]
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'''Olav the Unlucky''' was a [[Norsemen|Norse]] guide under the command of [[Gorm Kjotvesson]], until Gorm locked him up for trading with the natives of [[Vinland]], the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]]. Afterwards, Olav lived and interacted with the natives as he became situated in a cave under a waterfall in their settlement.
'''Olav the Unlucky''' was a [[Norse]] guide under the command of [[Gorm Kjotvesson]], until Gorm locked him up for trading with the natives of [[Vinland]], the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]]. Afterwards, Olav lived and interacted with the natives as he became situated in a cave under a waterfall in their settlement.


==Biography==
==Biography==
A traveler to Vinland, Olav was one of many workers brought to Vinland under Gorm, who led his search for the site that coincided with his [[Crystal Balls|Crystal Ball]]. Olav was first mentioned by a Norseman to be missing when Viking [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] first arrived on the shores of Vinland. Although Olav worked as a guide to deliver fresh material for Gorm, the shoremaster, [[Hilde]], told the Norseman that they will find him. Although Eivor offered to help find him, Hilde reminded her of her place as a worker, not a tracker.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' - [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>
===Life in Vinland===
A traveler to Vinland, Olav was one of many workers brought by Gorm, who sought to excavate the [[Grand Temple]] after being guided to the site by his [[Crystal Balls|Crystal Ball]]. Olav was first mentioned by a Norseman to be missing when the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] arrived on the shores of Vinland. Although Olav worked as a guide to deliver fresh materials for Gorm, the shoremaster, [[Hilde]], told the Norseman that they would find him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' [[In a Strange Land]]</ref>


When investigating around [[Nyhofn]], Eivor gathered intel from the surroundings and its people that Olav was locked in a storage room after conducting unsanctioned trading. After finding the store room, Eivor saw that Olav had escaped his chains and that he left a trail of blood behind. As she followed the trail around the viewpoint of [[Tiotenontatierénhton]], Eivor found herself entering the settlement of [[Karonhiakèn:iate']]. After passing through the natives, Eivor came across and talked to two village leaders, [[Konwahawíhshon]] and [[Karonhiaktátie']]. Despite the village leaders not knowing how to speak Norse or [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxon]] or Eivor not knowing how to speak {{Wiki|Mohawk language|Kanienʼkéha}}, the tension between the two groups diminished as [[Sýnin]] landed on Eivor's arm. Seeing how Eivor's [[raven]] trusted her, both village leaders showed Eivor a certain path through their village. As Konwahawíhshon led the way, Eivor started to hear ramblings of a madman coming from the waterfall. There, Konwahawíhshon introduced Eivor to Olav. As Konwahawíhshon left them to talk, Olav first believed that Eivor came to kill him. Eivor disagreed with the notion. Elated, Olav introduced himself as "Olav the Unlucky," but protested the 'unlucky' part as he escaped custody and a worse fate from Gorm. Within the conversation, Eivor admitted to wanting to find Gorm and settling their feud between them. Happy, Olav decided to show Eivor of how Gorm organized his campsites and where Gorm might be. Olav also hinted that within the woods and at these camps that Eivor might want to garner some supplies from them to trade and obtain better weapons and armor.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' - [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref>
===Meeting Eivor===
[[File:ACV Hunter's Repast 1.png|thumb|250px|left|Olav meeting Eivor]]
Around [[Nyhofn]], Eivor learned that Olav was to be locked in a storage room after conducting unsanctioned trading. However, Olav had escaped his chains and left a trail of blood behind. As Eivor followed the trail to [[Tiotenontatierénhton]], she found that Olav had seemingly taken refuge in the settlement of [[Karonhiakèn:iate']]. The village leader [[Konwahawíhshon]] led Eivor to the nearby waterfall and introduced her to a rambling Olav. As Konwahawíhshon left them to talk, Olav initially assumed Eivor had come to kill him, but after learning it was not the case, he introduced himself as "Olav the Unlucky", before remarking that the epithet no longer fit him since he had escaped his captivity.<ref name="HG">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref>


During her search to kill Gorm, Eivor was injured by a pack of [[wolf|wolves]] and brought back to settlement to heal. Once Karonhiaktátie' gave her elderberries to heal, Eivor exited the healing hut and Olav waited for her outside. Olav let Eivor know that these berries were around the forest for her to eat and replenish anytime she wanted. Back on track, Eivor went through every camp and outpost she could find and this ultimately led her to [[Narfljot Camp]]. After obtaining a visual of Gorm, Eivor intruded into the camp and then assassinated Gorm. Afterwards, Eivor travelled back to Karonhiakèn:iate' to deliver the good news to Olav.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' - [[Hunter of Beasts]]</ref>
During their conversation, Olav learned that Eivor was looking for Gorm so she could eliminate him. Happy to help the Viking get rid of his tormentor, Olav showed her how Gorm organized his campsites and where her target might be located. He also hinted that Eivor might want to garner supplies from the campsites and the surrounding woods and trade them with the natives to obtain better weapons and armor.<ref name="HG"/>


After delivering the good news to Olav, Eivor was invited by Olav to attend the nightly storytime of the village. After coming in the middle of Konwahawíhshon's story, Eivor sat down and listened, despite not knowing the language. Eivor was offered to speak her story and she recounted the story of how [[Odin]] lost his son, [[Baldr]], to the tricks and schemes of [[Loki]]. After her story, Eivor brought out the Crystal Ball she obtained from Gorm and decided to leave it in the hands of village leaders before leaving. At the shores, Eivor met with Hilde and told her of her real name and intentions of coming to Vinland. Within their conversation, Olav shouted to his sister and both Olav and Hilde embraced of seeing each other again. Olav let Hilde know that Eivor killed Gorm and he had no longer needed to hide. As Hilde and Eivor stated that there is no monetary gain from staying here, Olav stated he will stay for a season or two in this land with his new friends. Understanding, Eivor stated her farewells to Olav as she and Hilde readied the [[longship]] to leave for [[Ravensthorpe|home]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' - [[Hunter's Repast]]</ref>
After Eivor was wounded during her search for Gorm, Olav waited for her outside the tent where she recuperated. When Eivor was handed some berries by [[Karonhiaktátie']], Olav told her that they would aid her recovery and that they grew in the nearby forest, meaning Eivor could gather more whenever she wanted.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Hunter of Beasts]]</ref>
 
===Eivor's departure===
[[File:ACV Hunter's Repast 11.png|thumb|250px|Eivor parting ways with Olav]]
Following Eivor's successful assassination of Gorm, Olav was given the good news when the Viking returned to Karonhiakèn:iate'. Olav then invited Eivor to attend the village's nightly story session, which the Viking contributed to with a story of her own. The following day, at the shores of Nyhofn, while Hilde met with Eivor, Olav arrived and ran to his sister, embracing her after a long separation. Olav informed Hilde that Gorm was dead and that he no longer needed to hide.<ref name="HR>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Hunter's Repast]]</ref>
 
Eivor and Hilde then decided to return to [[England]], but Olav elected to stay in Vinland for another season or two, living with his new friends from Karonhiakèn:iate'. As Eivor and Hilde readied the [[longship]] to sail away, Olav bid them farewell before returning to the village.<ref name="HR"/>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
ACV Concept - Tan Guang Yu 2.jpg|Concept art of Eivor and Olav
ACV Eivor Olav, Karonhiakèniate' Waterfall Cave.jpg|Olav inside his cave hideout behind the waterfall
ACV The Hunting Grounds 6.png|Konwahawíhshon introducing Eivor to Olav
ACV The Hunting Grounds 9.png|Olav telling Eivor how to find Gorm
ACV Hunter's Repast 10.jpg|Olav embracing Hilde
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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Latest revision as of 16:28, 3 May 2026

Olav the Unlucky was a Norse guide under the command of Gorm Kjotvesson, until Gorm locked him up for trading with the natives of Vinland, the Kanien'kehá:ka. Afterwards, Olav lived and interacted with the natives as he became situated in a cave under a waterfall in their settlement.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Life in Vinland[edit | edit source]

A traveler to Vinland, Olav was one of many workers brought by Gorm, who sought to excavate the Grand Temple after being guided to the site by his Crystal Ball. Olav was first mentioned by a Norseman to be missing when the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir arrived on the shores of Vinland. Although Olav worked as a guide to deliver fresh materials for Gorm, the shoremaster, Hilde, told the Norseman that they would find him.[1]

Meeting Eivor[edit | edit source]

Olav meeting Eivor

Around Nyhofn, Eivor learned that Olav was to be locked in a storage room after conducting unsanctioned trading. However, Olav had escaped his chains and left a trail of blood behind. As Eivor followed the trail to Tiotenontatierénhton, she found that Olav had seemingly taken refuge in the settlement of Karonhiakèn:iate'. The village leader Konwahawíhshon led Eivor to the nearby waterfall and introduced her to a rambling Olav. As Konwahawíhshon left them to talk, Olav initially assumed Eivor had come to kill him, but after learning it was not the case, he introduced himself as "Olav the Unlucky", before remarking that the epithet no longer fit him since he had escaped his captivity.[2]

During their conversation, Olav learned that Eivor was looking for Gorm so she could eliminate him. Happy to help the Viking get rid of his tormentor, Olav showed her how Gorm organized his campsites and where her target might be located. He also hinted that Eivor might want to garner supplies from the campsites and the surrounding woods and trade them with the natives to obtain better weapons and armor.[2]

After Eivor was wounded during her search for Gorm, Olav waited for her outside the tent where she recuperated. When Eivor was handed some berries by Karonhiaktátie', Olav told her that they would aid her recovery and that they grew in the nearby forest, meaning Eivor could gather more whenever she wanted.[3]

Eivor's departure[edit | edit source]

Eivor parting ways with Olav

Following Eivor's successful assassination of Gorm, Olav was given the good news when the Viking returned to Karonhiakèn:iate'. Olav then invited Eivor to attend the village's nightly story session, which the Viking contributed to with a story of her own. The following day, at the shores of Nyhofn, while Hilde met with Eivor, Olav arrived and ran to his sister, embracing her after a long separation. Olav informed Hilde that Gorm was dead and that he no longer needed to hide.[4]

Eivor and Hilde then decided to return to England, but Olav elected to stay in Vinland for another season or two, living with his new friends from Karonhiakèn:iate'. As Eivor and Hilde readied the longship to sail away, Olav bid them farewell before returning to the village.[4]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaIn a Strange Land
  2. 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: ValhallaThe Hunting Grounds
  3. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaHunter of Beasts
  4. 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: ValhallaHunter's Repast