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| {{Era|ACV|Memories}} | | {{Era|ACV|Memories}}{{youmay|the memory of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]|the [[Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok|group]]}} |
| {{Imageneed}} | | {{Imageneed|[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]}} |
| {{Memory Infobox | | {{Memory Infobox |
| | name = The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok | | | name = The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok |
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| | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] |
| | location = | | | location = |
| | date = 870s | | | date = 878 CE |
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| '''The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok''' 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 Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok''' 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== |
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| Eivor walked up and talked to Erik. | | Eivor walked up and talked to Erik. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''You're a long way from any warm hearth, warrior. Is this where you call home?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''You're a long way from any warm hearth, warrior. Is this where you call home?'' |
| *'''Erik Loyalskull:''' ''My name is Erik Loyalskull. The great King Ragnar Lothbrok named me such, when we fought, tearing up the fields of [[England]]. We built families, [[Viking expansion|overthrew kingdoms]], sailed mountains, fought for whole seasons, and now ... now he is gone.'' | | *'''Erik Loyalskull:''' ''My name is Erik Loyalskull. The great King Ragnar Lothbrok named me such, when we fought, tearing up the fields of [[England]]. We built families, [[Viking expansion|overthrew kingdoms]], sailed mountains, fought for whole seasons, and now... now he is gone.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''All of [[Norway]] laments the passing of King Ragnar. I cannot imagine this sorrow his warriors now feel.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''All of [[Norway]] laments the passing of King Ragnar. I cannot imagine this sorrow his warriors now feel.'' |
| *'''Erik Loyalskull:''' ''We are but six who remain, his most loyal ''drengir''. Yet without his guiding light, his strength and video, we are lost. It was in this cavern that I knew my life was tied to Ragnar's. We were young, hunting a bear, when we chanced upon this spot. He killed it with nothing but a [[Short blade|knife]]. Leapt on its back, held tight, writhing like a fly on a dragon, he stayed put and it was done. Together we celebrated the kill, as if we had felled the beast together. That is when I knew I would live and die for this man. I did not die beside my lord in [[Ælla of Northumbria|Ælla]]'s [[Ælla's snake pit|pit]] of [[snake]]s. But I can make amends. Fight me, warrior. Send me to meet him in [[Odin]]'s [[Valhalla (afterlife)|hall]].'' | | *'''Erik Loyalskull:''' ''We are but six who remain, his most loyal ''drengir''. Yet without his guiding light, his strength and video, we are lost. It was in this cavern that I knew my life was tied to Ragnar's. We were young, hunting a bear, when we chanced upon this spot. He killed it with nothing but a [[Short blade|knife]]. Leapt on its back, held tight, writhing like a fly on a dragon, he stayed put and it was done. Together we celebrated the kill, as if we had felled the beast together. That is when I knew I would live and die for this man. I did not die beside my lord in [[Ælla of Northumbria|Ælla]]'s [[Ælla's snake pit|pit]] of [[snake]]s. But I can make amends. Fight me, warrior. Send me to meet him in [[Odin]]'s [[Valhalla (afterlife)|hall]].'' |
| | (Not now - "I'll need some time to prepare. I will return.") |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I must wait for the ideal time to fight such a warrior of your class,'' drengr.'' Have patience.'' |
| | *'''Erik Loyalskull:''' ''I will wait.'' |
| (Accept – "It would be my honor, ''drengr''.") | | (Accept – "It would be my honor, ''drengr''.") |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''It is with great honor I will fight a true ''drengr''. When you're ready.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''It is with great honor I will fight a true ''drengr''. When you're ready.'' |
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''Farewell, ''drengr''. Listen for hoof-beats, and follow the [[Valkyrie]]s home.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Farewell, ''drengr''. Listen for hoof-beats, and follow the [[Valkyrie]]s home.'' |
| Erik died from his wounds and Eivor knelt over his body to deliver final rites. | | Erik died from his wounds and Eivor knelt over his body to deliver final rites. |
| | Before leaving, she found a note in the cave. |
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| | Title=Note Written in a Shaky Hand| |
| | Text=My King-<br><br>I hope my words will fly you into Valhalla.<br><br>I remain confined to Midgard.<br><br>I alone of the drengr have returned to our homeland.<br><br>It is not the same without you.<br><br>A burial pit could not be more lifeless.<br><br>[[Helheim]] would be better than this.<br><br>I pledged you my life, now send me a good death.<br><br>-Erik}} |
| |-|Thor the Fish Monger= | | |-|Thor the Fish Monger= |
| Eivor approached a large fishing settlement surrounding a shallow lake outside [[Norwich|Northwic]] and saw a man fishing as he talked to his son. | | Eivor approached a large fishing settlement surrounding a shallow lake outside [[Norwich|Northwic]] and saw a man fishing as he talked to his son. |
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| Eventually, Eivor defeated Gotafrid Fairrobes. | | Eventually, Eivor defeated Gotafrid Fairrobes. |
| *'''Gotafrid Fairrobes:''' ''Ah, my wounds bleed clean. Thank you for this last song of well-wrought iron and immaculate blows.'' | | *'''Gotafrid Fairrobes:''' ''Ah, my wounds bleed clean. Thank you for this last song of well-wrought iron and immaculate blows.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Go to your shining, flawless victory ... farewell, honorable ''drengr''.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Go to your shining, flawless victory... farewell, honorable ''drengr''.'' |
| Gotafrid died from his wounds and Eivor knelt over his body to deliver final rites. | | Gotafrid died from his wounds and Eivor knelt over his body to deliver final rites. |
| | </tabber> |
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| |-|Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker= | | |-|Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker= |
| Eivor arrived at the snow-covered location of [[Thynghowe]], [[Nottinghamshire|Snotinghamscire]], and overheard a woman talking. | | Eivor arrived at the snow-covered location of [[Thynghowe]], [[Nottinghamshire|Snotinghamscire]], and overheard a woman talking. |
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| *'''Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker:''' ''This is a ''drengr''{{'}}s ritual chamber. I am Skegjold, pledged to Ragnar Lothbrok in ''hugr'' (mind) and body. Iron and soul. I seek one willing to take the ritual and engage me in combat to the death.'' | | *'''Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker:''' ''This is a ''drengr''{{'}}s ritual chamber. I am Skegjold, pledged to Ragnar Lothbrok in ''hugr'' (mind) and body. Iron and soul. I seek one willing to take the ritual and engage me in combat to the death.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I understand. For an opponent you could do worse than me.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I understand. For an opponent you could do worse than me.'' |
| *'''Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker:''' ''Join me then, in ''Drengr-{{Wiki|Seiðr}}''. Ragnar taught it to me at [[Upsalla]] for nine moons and I never stopped. I will only fight one who enters my frenzy, for if we are not in the same state, I will have an unfair advantage.'' | | *'''Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker:''' ''Join me then, in ''Drengr-{{Wiki|Seiðr}}''. Ragnar taught it to me at [[Uppsala]] for nine moons and I never stopped. I will only fight one who enters my frenzy, for if we are not in the same state, I will have an unfair advantage.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''What is the potion then? [[Mead]] and rotten bread?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''What is the potion then? [[Mead]] and rotten bread?'' |
| *'''Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker:''' ''A sacred ale of high volatile spirits. And Thor's fungus, the'' [[Fly agaric|Amanita Muscaria]]''. Ragnar and I would quaff this great elixir before each new raid. I often saw him transcend the laws of battle. Drink of the brew that bubbles here in my pot. Then we will enter the frenzy together, and only one of us will leave.'' | | *'''Skegjold Frenzy-Seeker:''' ''A sacred ale of high volatile spirits. And Thor's fungus, the'' [[Fly agaric|Amanita Muscaria]]''. Ragnar and I would quaff this great elixir before each new raid. I often saw him transcend the laws of battle. Drink of the brew that bubbles here in my pot. Then we will enter the frenzy together, and only one of us will leave.'' |
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| *'''Orwig Neverdeath:''' ''I hope you will. Let me now prepare the shield wall. Lord Ragnar, will this be the day?'' | | *'''Orwig Neverdeath:''' ''I hope you will. Let me now prepare the shield wall. Lord Ragnar, will this be the day?'' |
| The two Vikings began their duel. | | The two Vikings began their duel. |
| *'''Orwig Neverdeath:''' ''Stand fast, warrior. And if Loki rules the day, you may have a chance.<br>I am a fortress impenetrable. This is my skill. This is my curse.<br>I am Orwig Neverdeath. I wish to die.<br>Yes! Break me, ''drengr''!<br>I ... I never thought I would feel this! Vulnerable. Death, lurking near!'' | | *'''Orwig Neverdeath:''' ''Stand fast, warrior. And if Loki rules the day, you may have a chance.<br>I am a fortress impenetrable. This is my skill. This is my curse.<br>I am Orwig Neverdeath. I wish to die.<br>Yes! Break me, ''drengr''!<br>I... I never thought I would feel this! Vulnerable. Death, lurking near!'' |
| Eventually, Eivor defeated Orwig Neverdeath. | | Eventually, Eivor defeated Orwig Neverdeath. |
| *'''Orwig Neverdeath:''' ''I ... I have been breached. Victory is yours. Victory is mine...'' | | *'''Orwig Neverdeath:''' ''I... I have been breached. Victory is yours. Victory is mine...'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Stand fast and tall, he who cannot die. The gates open for you.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Stand fast and tall, he who cannot die. The gates open for you.'' |
| Orwig died from his wounds and Eivor knelt over his body to deliver final rites. | | Orwig died from his wounds and Eivor knelt over his body to deliver final rites. |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
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| After sending the six drengr to Valhalla, she found a scroll. | | After sending the sixth and final drengr to Valhalla, she found a scroll. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''A scroll recounting Ragnar Lothbrok's death.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''A scroll recounting Ragnar Lothbrok's death.'' |
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| ::'''The {{Wiki|Krákumál}} of Ragnar Lothbrok'''<br>''So I must write. Many a'' [[skald]] ''is willing to chirp and gossip about some endless heroic greatness in order to secure a pouch full of [[silver]]. However, I come from rich Northumbrian stock and have no need of gilded reward for my words. You see, I was an enemy of him for whom I write. Let me tell you the real {{Wiki|Ragnarsdrápa}} and what I saw in one instance when Ragnar Lothbrok was sent to his end. I met the warriors who trained under him, behind him, in front of him, but mostly FOR him. Pledged were so many, Never have | seen so many oaths taken for one man. They called themselves'' Drengr''. And though he died, he loved them all as sons and gods and daughters and queens. That I am certain of.<br><br>I was a mere minor officer in King Aelle's army, which is why I can bare the faces of what happened to this great warrior. Many moons after I was captured by [[Ivarr the Boneless]], and amidst the Dane warrior class, I learned the extent of Ragnar Lothbrok's violent sinew. Ragnar Saggy-Britches, Ragnar the Unifier, Ragnar the Roar of All'' Drengr''.<br><br>I saw his death, but it was no death. lt was merely another page having been written in a saga like none other this world has seen. All those soldiers under King Aelle were changed that day near {{Wiki|Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire|Stamford Bridge}} by the pit of snakes.''
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| | Title=The {{Wiki|Krákumál}} of Ragnar Lothbrok| |
| | Text=So I must write. Many a'' [[skald]] ''is willing to chirp and gossip about some endless heroic greatness in order to secure a pouch full of [[silver]]. However, I come from rich Northumbrian stock and have no need of gilded reward for my words. You see, I was an enemy of him for whom I write. Let me tell you the real {{Wiki|Ragnarsdrápa}} and what I saw in one instance when Ragnar Lothbrok was sent to his end. I met the warriors who trained under him, behind him, in front of him, but mostly FOR him. Pledged were so many, Never have I seen so many oaths taken for one man. They called themselves'' Drengr''. And though he died, he loved them all as sons and gods and daughters and queens. That I am certain of.<br><br>I was a mere minor officer in King Aelle's army, which is why I can bare the faces of what happened to this great warrior. Many moons after I was captured by [[Ivarr the Boneless]], and amidst the Dane warrior class, I learned the extent of Ragnar Lothbrok's violent sinew. Ragnar Saggy-Britches, Ragnar the Unifier, Ragnar the Roar of All'' Drengr''.<br><br>I saw his death, but it was no death. lt was merely another page having been written in a saga like none other this world has seen. All those soldiers under King Aelle were changed that day near {{Wiki|Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire|Stamford Bridge}} by the pit of snakes.}} |
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| Eivor made her way to the location in the scroll. | | Eivor made her way to the location indicated in the scroll, to the east of [[York|Jorvik]]. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''This pit. It fits the description in the letter about Ragnar Lothbrok.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''This pit. It fits the description in the letter about Ragnar Lothbrok.'' |
| | | She dealt with the snakes in the pit and approached the fallen cage. |
| She descended into the pit, dealing with the snakes before approaching the fallen cage. | |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''There is the cage that held him. The site abandoned, as if used once for a ritual, and never again. Here. This is the place where Ragnar Lothbrok met his end. He must have been naked and bloodied, every drop draining into the pit. This supreme'' drengr ''of all men, now King Aella's prize.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''There is the cage that held him. The site abandoned, as if used once for a ritual, and never again. Here. This is the place where Ragnar Lothbrok met his end. He must have been naked and bloodied, every drop draining into the pit. This supreme'' drengr ''of all men, now King Aella's prize.'' |
| In her imagined reconstruction of the happenings at the pit, Eivor pictured Ragnar. | | In her imagined reconstruction of the happenings at the pit, Eivor pictured Ragnar. |
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| *'''Eivor:''' ''There, where he fell. Something glints in the soil. There is something in a pit. Something left behind?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''There, where he fell. Something glints in the soil. There is something in a pit. Something left behind?'' |
| She brushed aside some dirt. | | She brushed aside some dirt. |
| | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Ragnar's dagger. A fine [[seax]] of [[Damascus steel]].'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Ragnar's dagger. A fine [[seax]] of [[Damascus]] [[Damascus steel|steel]].'' | |
| Eivor recovered the [[Drengiligr]] and left the pit. | | Eivor recovered the [[Drengiligr]] and left the pit. |
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