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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| name = This Son of Jorvik | |name= | ||
|image=ACV This Son of Jorvik 7.png | |||
| description = ''[[Faravid]] lets [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] into his grand plan to prove his unquestionable loyalty to [[Halfdan Ragnarsson|Halfdan]].'' | |description=''[[Faravid]] lets [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] into his grand plan to prove his unquestionable loyalty to [[Halfdan Ragnarsson|Halfdan]].'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | |appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
| type = Main {{c|The Sayings of Halfdan}} | |type=Main {{c|The Sayings of Halfdan}} | ||
| fullsync = | |fullsync= | ||
| reward = | |reward= | ||
| heroclass = | |heroclass= | ||
| previous = [[Road to Hamartia]] | |previous=[[Road to Hamartia]] | ||
| next = [[Honor's Hubris]] | |next=[[Honor's Hubris]] | ||
| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | |source=[[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
| location = [[York|Jorvik]]<br>[[Yorkshire|Eurvicscire]], [[Northumbria]] | |location=[[York|Jorvik]]<br>[[Yorkshire|Eurvicscire]], [[Northumbria|Kingdom of Jorvik]] | ||
| date = 876 | |date=c. 876 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''This Son of Jorvik''' 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]]. | '''This Son of Jorvik''' 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]]</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Eivor met with [[Faravid]] at the Wolds to further investigate his treachery for [[Halfdan Ragnarsson | Eivor met with [[Faravid]] at the Wolds to further investigate his suspected treachery for [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]. | ||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
After leaving Halfdan's presence, Eivor left and met with Faravid, who happened to be drunk. | After leaving Halfdan's presence, Eivor left and met with Faravid, who happened to be drunk. | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Eivor! Welcome, join me in drowning this golden drink.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Eivor! Welcome, join me in drowning this golden drink.'' | ||
At the summit of the camp she found a weathered command tent. Inside, she found a note. | |||
{{IUNote | |||
|Title=A Jarl's Command | |||
|Text=Kind Faravid,<br><br>Your jarl commands you to gather up what men you have about you and bring them at once to [[York|Jorvik]]-town.<br><br>Written on the third Moon's Day by Lady [[Moira]]<br><br>Upon the command of [[Halfdan Ragnarsson|Halfdan Jarl]]}} | |||
Eivor spoke with Faravid. | Eivor spoke with Faravid. | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''You made it, come have a drink.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''You made it, come have a drink.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You're a few horns deep already.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You're a few horns deep already.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Yet still floating! Tell me, how did my old friend like his goblet gift.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Yet still floating! Tell me, how did my old friend like his goblet gift.'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Reclaimed the stolen tribute with Halfdan= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''There were other things on his mind. Your man [[Ulf]], for instance. He died protecting the spoils he stole from Halfdan.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''There were other things on his mind. Your man [[Ulf]], for instance. He died protecting the spoils he stole from Halfdan.'' | ||
Faravid frowned hearing of Ulf's fate. | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Ulf! Poor Ulf. I told him to mind your tongue, but he wags it like a slobbering [[dog]].'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Ulf! Poor Ulf. I told him to mind your tongue, but he wags it like a slobbering [[dog]].'' | ||
|-|Did not meet Halfdan at the ruins= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''He gave your goblet little more than a second glance. He rants and broods in his high tower.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Was Halfdan always so easily riled?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Was Halfdan always so easily riled?'' | ||
*''' | *'''Faravid:''' ''No. Riches and glory have shaped him into something new. He's not the same man he used to be.'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|Riches and glory change people= | |-|Riches and glory change people= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The songs of | *'''Eivor:''' ''The songs of ''[[skald]]s'' and the glint of [[silver]] can turn even the best of us.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''He was a fierce man in days past, but he has lost the bite he once had. He's too careful. He ruminates and hesitates.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''He was a fierce man in days past, but he has lost the bite he once had. He's too careful. He ruminates and hesitates.'' | ||
Eivor changed the subject to the camp ruins. | |||
|-|A leader deserves his spoils= | |-|A leader deserves his spoils= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''A [[jarl]] is owed the spoils of war, to spend as he sees fit. So it has always been.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''A ''[[jarl]]'' is owed the spoils of war, to spend as he sees fit. So it has always been.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Faravid:''' ''That may be so, but Halfdan hoards our wealth for himself, sharing neither [[gold]] nor glory.'' | ||
Eivor changed the subject to the camp ruins. | |||
|-|What happened to this camp?= | |-|What happened to this camp?= | ||
Eivor changed the subject to the camp ruins. | |||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What is this place? I expected an army, ready for warcraft.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What is this place? I expected an army, ready for warcraft.'' | ||
Faravid looked at the camp wistfully. | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''This was our first camp in [[Northumbria]]. I came here with Halfdan and his brothers, [[Ubba Ragnarsson|Ubba]] and [[Ivarr the Boneless|Ivarr]]. We besieged [[York|Jorvik]] and put King [[Ælla of Northumbria|Ælla]] in the cold ground. Those were good days, now too far gone.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''This was our first camp in [[Northumbria]]. I came here with Halfdan and his brothers, [[Ubba Ragnarsson|Ubba]] and [[Ivarr the Boneless|Ivarr]]. We besieged [[York|Jorvik]] and put King [[Ælla of Northumbria|Ælla]] in the cold ground. Those were good days, now too far gone.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What is all this?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What is all this?'' | ||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 3.jpg|thumb|250px|Faravid challenging Eivor to a race to Jorvik]] | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''My share of the treasure we took from those distant days. I buried it here for a rainy day. This bag is heavy with silver. Enough to pay for an army. Come, race me to Jorvik, Eivor! Remind me of the glories long gone!'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''My share of the treasure we took from those distant days. I buried it here for a rainy day. This bag is heavy with silver. Enough to pay for an army. Come, race me to Jorvik, Eivor! Remind me of the glories long gone!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You're too drunk to win a race.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You're too drunk to win a race.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Then have a drink. Make it fair.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Then have a drink. Make it fair.'' | ||
As Eivor | As Eivor made her decision, Faravid saddled up on his [[horse]] and taunted her. | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''What's keeping you, friend Eivor? Waiting for spring?'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''What's keeping you, friend Eivor? Waiting for spring?'' | ||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 4.png|thumb|250px|Eivor racing with Faravid]] | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Took a drink= | |||
Eivor took a drink and hopped on her horse. After a few seconds on their marks, they took off slurring at one another. | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Best not fall off your horse.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Best not fall off your horse.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''See you in Jorvik.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''See you in Jorvik.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Fast, Eivor! Ride like | |-|Did not drink= | ||
Eivor ignored the open cask and hopped on her horse. After a few seconds on their marks, they took off. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Your horse can smell the ale dripping from your mouth. You frighten her.'' | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''It warms my heart that you're concerned, but Hulda and I can hold our drink.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
They reached a fork in the road, and Faravid turned left while Eivor turned right, following a shorter path to Jorvik. As she approached her destination, she encountered several [[wild boar]]s in a swamp. After dealing with them, she reunited with Faravid on the main paved road to Jorvik. | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Fast, Eivor! Ride like [[Sleipnir]]'s hooves!'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Your horse is slow and her rider's drunk.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Your horse is slow and her rider's drunk.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:'''The gods love a fool!'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''The gods love a fool!'' | ||
Nearing the end of the race, both warriors saw the entrance of Jorvik. | Nearing the end of the race, both warriors saw the entrance of Jorvik. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Fly, my friend, fly. Show Faravid our arses.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Fly, my friend, fly. Show Faravid our arses.'' | ||
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*'''Faravid:''' ''My horse must be deeper in the cups than I am.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''My horse must be deeper in the cups than I am.'' | ||
|-|If Faravid won the race= | |-|If Faravid won the race= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The mead gave you luck, that's all.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The [[mead]] gave you luck, that's all.'' | ||
Faravid laughed. | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''I offered you enough mead to best me. No excuses!'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''I offered you enough mead to best me. No excuses!'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What are we doing in Jorvik? You haven't said.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What are we doing in Jorvik? You haven't said.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Paying a visit to our kept [[Ricsige of Northumbria| | [[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 5.png|thumb|250px|Faravid informing Eivor of his plans]] | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You would bring a puppet king into this fight, but not your jarl?'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Paying a visit to our kept King [[Ricsige of Northumbria|Ricsige]], long may he reign. I haven't enough men to beat the [[Picts]] alone. But with Ricsige and his fyrd, we'll finish them off.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You would bring a puppet king into this fight, but not your ''jarl''?'' | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Shhh. Keep this to yourself. The streets have ears, the windows have eyes.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Shhh. Keep this to yourself. The streets have ears, the windows have eyes.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I did not agree to this level of deception. You should have told me this before.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I did not agree to this level of deception. You should have told me this before.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Eivor, my friend. If I described my full strategy, we might never leave the campfire.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Eivor, my friend. If I described my full strategy, we might never leave the campfire.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I'd prefer the light of a fire to the darkness of your plans. Don't do it again.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I'd prefer the light of a fire to the darkness of your plans. Don't do it again.'' | ||
Both warriors | As they rode through the town, Eivor heard residents ruminating on the [[Closing the Vault|harrowing events]] of the previous [[Yule|Yuletide feast]]. | ||
*'''Norse Woman 1:''' ''Things are better now, are they not? Ever since [[Audun]]—'' | |||
*'''Norse Woman 2:''' ''Shh! Speak not that blasted name!'' | |||
On the bridge, Eivor overheard two more. | |||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 1:''' ''I've been afraid to touch even a drop of wine since the Yuletide feast.'' | |||
*'''Norse Woman 3:''' ''One more reason to stick with ale.'' | |||
Both warriors neared the [[Royal Hall]]. | |||
*'''Norse Man 1:''' ''I wish Yuletide happened every month... the daily slog kills me.'' | |||
*'''Norse Man 2:''' ''Not if it happens the way it did last time. Ugh.'' | |||
They dismounted their horses and climbed the steps to the hall. Just outside, Faravid stopped Eivor before meeting with King Ricsige. | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Wait. A favor I must ask of you. Make no mention that Halfdan is ignorant of our plans. It's better this way.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Wait. A favor I must ask of you. Make no mention that Halfdan is ignorant of our plans. It's better this way.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you mad? Ricsige answers to Halfdan. You put this man in grave danger if he defies his master's will.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you mad? Ricsige answers to Halfdan. You put this man in grave danger if he defies his master's will.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Ricsige cannot defy orders he has never heard, no? Trust me, I will take the blame should our plan fall apart.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Ricsige cannot defy orders he has never heard, no? Trust me, I will take the blame should our plan fall apart.'' | ||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 8.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor and Faravid speaking to King Ricsige]] | |||
Both warriors walked in and talked with King Ricsige. | Both warriors walked in and talked with King Ricsige. | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Eivor the [[Wolf]]-Kissed. And Halfdan's cup bearer. What a curious surprise.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Eivor the [[Wolf]]-Kissed. And Halfdan's cup bearer. What a curious surprise.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I hope the day finds you and Jorvik well.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I hope the day finds you and Jorvik well.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Yes, we scrape by. With what little we still own. But this new war should make wealthy once again... until our tribute is taken.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''I smell the bile on your breath, king. Do not forget who is in charge here.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''I smell the bile on your breath, king. Do not forget who is in charge here.'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''O, do remind me, Faravid. Yesterday, it was Halfdan. But today I hear whispers that you are leading the charge. I am confused.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''O, do remind me, Faravid. Yesterday, it was Halfdan. But today I hear whispers that you are leading the charge. I am confused.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Yes, you answer to Halfdan. And now he orders one final strike on the Pict stronghold at Magnis.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Yes, you answer to Halfdan. And now he orders one final strike on the Pict stronghold at [[Magnis Fortress|Magnis]].'' | ||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 9.png|thumb|250px|Ricsige being told of the planned attack on Magnis Fortress]] | |||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''To make war with the North on such a scale will require a hefty amount of silver and a large force of men.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''To make war with the North on such a scale will require a hefty amount of silver and a large force of men.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''My | *'''Faravid:''' ''My [[soldier]]s and silver are pledged already. I expect the same from you.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I have given my aid as well. The battle must be decisive.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I have given my aid as well. The battle must be decisive.'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''I see. And you have these orders from Halfdan in writing, yes? From the great man himself?'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''I see. And you have these orders from Halfdan in writing, yes? From the great man himself?'' | ||
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|-|Halfdan knows= | |-|Halfdan knows= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Not with us, but you can rest assured that Halfdan has needs of you. He expects a swift victory.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Not with us, but you can rest assured that Halfdan has needs of you. He expects a swift victory.'' | ||
|-|Halfdan does not know= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''To be clear, King Ricsige... Halfdan knows nothing about this attack.'' | |||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Nothing at all? That's unusual, Faravid.'' | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Eivor is mistaken, Lord King. I was given Halfdan's personal assurance that you would volunteer your troops. He expects as much. But Halfdan is ailing and tired. Let us not burden him with more worry, but please him with a swift victory.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
Regardless, Ricsige refused. | |||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''I'm sorry, Faravid, but duty compels me to refuse. Without strict orders from Halfdan, I will not risk the lives of so many.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''I'm sorry, Faravid, but duty compels me to refuse. Without strict orders from Halfdan, I will not risk the lives of so many.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''You deny me?'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''You deny me?'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''I do. To gift you an army puts my wealth and reputation at risk. That's not what Halfdan wants. He needs a strong and loyal king.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''I do. To gift you an army puts my wealth and reputation at risk. That's not what Halfdan wants. He needs a strong and loyal king.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Faravid:''' ''You presume to know what Halfdan wants?'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Lied to Ricsige= | |||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Hearsay is not enough. For all I know, this is another of Halfdan's tests.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Hearsay is not enough. For all I know, this is another of Halfdan's tests.'' | ||
Faravid walked out as Eivor followed him. | Faravid walked out as Eivor followed him. | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''The greatest snake in Northumbria, that [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxon]] is. But we need his army to take Magnis.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''The greatest [[snake]] in Northumbria, that [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxon]] is. But we need his army to take Magnis.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''And we'll have it, if we falsify orders from Halfdan ourselves.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''And we'll have it, if we falsify orders from Halfdan ourselves.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''You would do this? Draw up fake orders and pass them off as real?'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''You would do this? Draw up fake orders and pass them off as real?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''That's it. And I know just who to speak with. [[Hjorr Halfsson|Hjorr]] of Jorvik. He'll know what we need.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''That's it. And I know just who to speak with. [[Hjorr Halfsson|Hjorr]] of Jorvik. He'll know what we need.'' | ||
|-| | |-|Told the truth= | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Without Halfdan's formal approval, I cannot help. It's too great a risk. And, after all, he is my ally. You understand.'' | |||
*'''Ricsige | |||
Faravid walked off, angry, as Eivor followed. | Faravid walked off, angry, as Eivor followed. | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''I should break your arms for that! What were you doing?'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''I should break your arms for that! What were you doing?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I saw no reason to hide the truth. Ricsige is a Saxon puppet. He has more to lose than you and I ever will.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I saw no reason to hide the truth. Ricsige is a Saxon puppet. He has more to lose than you and I ever will.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''That | *'''Faravid:''' ''That serpent cannot be trusted, Eivor! If he tells Halfdan of our plan, our victory is at risk. Our victory is for Halfdan's own benefit. We will secure Northumbria for him, along with the gratitude of all its Saxon and [[Norsemen|Norse]] subjects.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Fine. If we falsify orders from Halfdan, Ricsige will accept them. Hjorr of Jorvik could help.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Fine. If we falsify orders from Halfdan, Ricsige will accept them. Hjorr of Jorvik could help.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Good. Hjorr's favorite alehouse is nearby. Seek him there.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Good. Hjorr's favorite alehouse is nearby. Seek him there.'' | ||
Eivor | As Eivor turned to leave, she heard Faravid walk deeper into the hall while arguing with Ricsige. | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man | *'''Faravid:''' ''Picts rampaging through our lands, while the Saxons do nothing!'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''The Picts are an eternal problem, plotting beyond the [[Hadrian's Wall|wall]], so I doubt—'' | |||
*'''Faravid:''' ''We conquered all of Northumbria! Never doubt a drunken Norseman.'' | |||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 11.png|thumb|250px|Eivor catching sight of an angry Saxon confronting Hjorr]] | |||
Eivor located the alehouse and Hjorr and within, surrounded by protestors and an angry Anglo-Saxon man. Ljufvina stood beside him. | |||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Ale costs more than bread! Things were better under Audun.'' | |||
*'''Ljufvina:''' ''Hjorr, this crowd won't listen to reason.'' | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Hjorr, this crowd won't listen to reason.'' | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 3:''' ''Give us your coin, you bloody robbers!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr ... just where I hoped you would be.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hjorr... just where I hoped you would be.'' | ||
*'''Hjorr:''' ''Eivor, gods! You have come at the right moment.'' | *'''Hjorr:''' ''Eivor, gods! You have come at the right moment.'' | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Right then, what's this?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Go home or get hurt. But you won't bother my friends.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Go home or get hurt. But you won't bother my friends.'' | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''I'll bother who I please, after I brick your face to the brains.'' | ||
Eivor, Hjorr, and Ljufvina fist-fought against the man and his friends and beat them unconscious. | Eivor, Hjorr, and Ljufvina [[fist]]-fought against the man and his friends. | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Won the fight= | |||
Eivor and her friends got the upper hand on the assailants and beat them unconscious. Eivor stood over them cracking her knuckles. | |||
*'''Ljufvina:''' ''Eivor, always the fighter.'' | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Eivor, always the fighter.'' | ||
Eivor nodded. | Eivor smiled and nodded. | ||
|-|Lost the fight= | |||
Despite being better fighters, the three were outnumbered and Eivor was knocked down. She slowly rose to her feet. | |||
*'''Ljufvina:''' ''Winter's chill slowing your bones?'' | |||
Eivor rubbed her neck. | |||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Hjorr:''' ''Thank you, Wolf-Kissed. Those men will wake up soon enough.'' | *'''Hjorr:''' ''Thank you, Wolf-Kissed. Those men will wake up soon enough.'' | ||
*'''Ljufvina:''' ''With greater sense, I hope. What brings you back to Jorvik?'' | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''With greater sense, I hope. What brings you back to Jorvik?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Secret errands to Halfdan. I need an army of men to face the Picts in the North.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Secret errands to Halfdan. I need an army of men to face the Picts in the North.'' | ||
:(Gave the stolen silver to fund the war) | |||
:*'''Ljufvina:''' ''What happened to the silver you took from Audun? You could hire a band of sellswords with that much.'' | |||
:*'''Eivor:''' ''It won't be enough. We need Ricsige's Saxons at our side. Any fewer would be a death sentence.'' | |||
*'''Hjorr:''' ''Has Halfdan planned an attack he cannot afford? That's not like him.'' | *'''Hjorr:''' ''Has Halfdan planned an attack he cannot afford? That's not like him.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''To be clear, Faravid made this plan. Not Halfdan.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''To be clear, Faravid made this plan. Not Halfdan.'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''He doesn't, but he's given me leave to act as I must, for reasons I cannot share.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''He doesn't, but he's given me leave to act as I must, for reasons I cannot share.'' | ||
*'''Hjorr:''' ''Yes, we've heard the rumors. And all our messages have gone unanswered.'' | *'''Hjorr:''' ''Yes, we've heard the rumors. And all our messages have gone unanswered.'' | ||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 12.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor requesting her friends' help to forge a letter from Halfdan]] | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Can you aid with some trickery? Help me forge a set of orders from Halfdan himself. To force Ricsige's cooperation?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Can you aid with some trickery? Help me forge a set of orders from Halfdan himself. To force Ricsige's cooperation?'' | ||
The married couple nodded | The married couple looked to one another and Ljufvina nodded at Hjorr, who nodded to Eivor. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You'll be taking quite a risk. You have my thanks. We can meet outside the Royal Hall after you have the documents.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You'll be taking quite a risk. You have my thanks. We can meet outside the Royal Hall after you have the documents.'' | ||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 13.png|thumb|250px|Ljufvina inviting Eivor for a drink]] | |||
As Hjorr left, Ljufvina asked Eivor to have a drink. | As Hjorr left, Ljufvina asked Eivor to have a drink. | ||
*'''Ljufvina:''' ''Eivor! Join me for a drink.'' | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Eivor! Join me for a drink.'' | ||
:If she wanted, Eivor decided to drink with Ljufvina. | :If she wanted, Eivor decided to drink with Ljufvina. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You both seem to have settled well in this city.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You both seem to have settled well in this city.'' | ||
*'''Ljufvina:''' ''Yes, we do enjoy the comforts we have here. But I still think about [[Norway]] ... the cold and the warmth. Stay on the road safe, Eivor.'' | *'''Ljufvina:''' ''Yes, we do enjoy the comforts we have here. But I still think about [[Norway]]... the cold and the warmth.'' | ||
Some time passed as the two reminisced. Eventually it came time for Eivor to take her leave and meet with Hjorr. | |||
*'''Ljufvina:''' ''Stay on the road safe, Eivor.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I try to.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I try to.'' | ||
Eivor | Eivor returned to the Royal Hall to meet with Hjorr. Inside, she heard more discontent at the state of Jorvik. | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman:''' ''Audun, we remain loyal. Things were better with you around.'' | |||
On a table, she found a note detailing orders from Ricsige. | |||
{{IUNote | |||
|Title=The King's Orders | |||
|Text=By the order of King Ricsige, we are to move the men to Magnis as soon as preparations have been made. The council has made provisions for such a time, but what a strange time it is. We seem to be marching for war in winter. Has Halfdan gone mad?}} | |||
Outside, she met with Hjorr to claim the forged orders. | |||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 14.png|thumb|250px|Hjorr urging Eivor to be careful about the forged letter]] | |||
*'''Hjorr:''' ''Here, take this forgery and pray that King Ricsige sees nothing amiss. I trust you know what you are doing.'' | *'''Hjorr:''' ''Here, take this forgery and pray that King Ricsige sees nothing amiss. I trust you know what you are doing.'' | ||
Eivor took the forgery and then nodded as they went inside to see King Ricsige. Faravid | Eivor took the forgery and then nodded as they went inside to see King Ricsige. Faravid stood beside King Ricsige. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Straight from Halfdan's | *'''Eivor:''' ''Straight from Halfdan's hand, as you see.'' | ||
Eivor gave the forgery to King Ricsige | Eivor gave the forgery to King Ricsige and he read it over. | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Hm. Yes, yes. Well, if Halfdan's loyal mules have pledged to fight... Still, my help will come at a price.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Hm. Yes, yes. Well, if Halfdan's loyal mules have pledged to fight... Still, my help will come at a price.'' | ||
*'''Hjorr:''' ''I-if you're speaking of coin—'' | *'''Hjorr:''' ''I-if you're speaking of coin—'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''I remind you that your | [[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 15.jpg|thumb|250px|Ricsige reading the forged letter]] | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Halfdan's, my good man. Halfdan's soldiers, for these are Halfdan's orders. Correct? But I jest, I jest.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''I remind you that your soldiers are mine.'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Halfdan's, my good man. Halfdan's soldiers, for these are Halfdan's orders. Correct?'' | |||
He looked to Eivor, who crossed her arms. | |||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''But I jest, I jest.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''All is in order, then?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''All is in order, then?'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''If Halfdan commands, I shall raise my fyrd. And you shall have your fighting army.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''If Halfdan commands, I shall raise my fyrd. And you shall have your fighting army.'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''Good. Get them marching at once. This must happen soon.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''Good. Get them marching at once. This must happen soon.'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''As soon as they are mustered, Lord Faravid. And no sooner.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''As soon as they are mustered, Lord Faravid. And no sooner.'' | ||
[[File:ACV This Son of Jorvik 16.png|thumb|250px|Ricsige asking to speak with Eivor]] | |||
The council took their leave, but King Ricsige asked to speak with Eivor privately. | |||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Eivor. A moment with you?'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Eivor. A moment with you?'' | ||
*'''Faravid:''' ''I'll meet you at Stenwege.'' | *'''Faravid:''' ''I'll meet you at Stenwege.'' | ||
Eivor | Faravid left as Eivor went to speak with Ricsige. | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''Faravid is Halfdan's man. So are the | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Faravid is Halfdan's man. So are the [[Hemming]]s of [[Nottinghamshire|Snotinghamscire]], as are we here in Jorvik. But not you.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I don't like talk that dances around thorns.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I don't like talk that dances around thorns.'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''For whom are you fighting, truly?'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''For whom are you fighting, truly?'' | ||
| Line 171: | Line 236: | ||
|-|I fight for Halfdan= | |-|I fight for Halfdan= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''We all fight for Halfdan, and for Northumbria.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''We all fight for Halfdan, and for Northumbria.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Loyal to the bone, aren't you?'' | ||
|-|I fight for my own= | |-|I fight for my own= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I fight for myself, and my people.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I fight for myself, and my people.'' | ||
| Line 177: | Line 242: | ||
|-|I fight for you, Ricsige= | |-|I fight for you, Ricsige= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I am on your council, Ricsige, King of Jorvik.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I am on your council, Ricsige, King of Jorvik.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''Quite the charmer, you are. But you jest. We all know in whom the true power lies.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Why ask me of loyalty? What are you seeking?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Why ask me of loyalty? What are you seeking?'' | ||
*'''Ricsige:''' ''An innocuous question. Loyalty is a word that slides off the lips like honey. Sweet to the taste, but never lingering. There are things simmering in Northumbria, hidden even from you. Take heed and have a care.'' | *'''Ricsige:''' ''An innocuous question. Loyalty is a word that slides off the lips like honey. Sweet to the taste, but never lingering. There are things simmering in Northumbria, hidden even from you. Take heed and have a care.'' | ||
Eivor winced her eyes in suspicion | Eivor winced her eyes in suspicion then took her leave. | ||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Eivor and Faravid met with King Ricsige for | Eivor and Faravid met with King Ricsige to request troops for their planned siege of Magnis Fortress, without Halfdan's knowledge. Ricsige was convinced to help after Eivor and Hjorr forged a letter from Halfdan. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The name of the memory is a reference to a line in Duke {{Wiki|Richard III of England|Richard III}}'s opening soliloquy ''"Now is the winter of our discontent"'' from [[William Shakespeare]]'s play of {{Wiki|Richard III (play)|the same name}}. The sentence in full is, ''"Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this sun of York"''. | |||
Following the shortcut to Jorvik during the race and spawning the wild boars in the swamp is crucial for triggering the dialogue with Faravid that is supposed to occur before reaching the finish line. Note that this dialogue can only take place if Eivor is not being chased by the boars. Killing at least one of the boars is required to trigger the line where Eivor refers to her horse. | |||
The note detailing Ricsige's order to move the men to Magnis loads as soon as the memory begins, even though its content would only make sense after he agrees to march upon receiving Hjorr's forged orders. This is either premature on the game logic's part, or it is foreshadowing the events of the [[Honor's Hubris|next memory]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACV | ACV This Son of Jorvik 1.png|Eivor arriving at Faravid's camp | ||
ACV | ACV This Son of Jorvik 2.png|Eivor and Faravid at the Sons of Ragnar's first camp in Northumbria | ||
ACV | ACV This Son of Jorvik 6.png|Eivor and Faravid making their way to the longhouse on horseback | ||
ACV | ACV This Son of Jorvik 10.png|Eivor arriving at the marketplace | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{ACVMemories}} | {{ACVMemories}} | ||
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | ||
[[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | [[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
This Son of Jorvik 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 met with Faravid at the Wolds to further investigate his suspected treachery for Halfdan Ragnarsson.
After leaving Halfdan's presence, Eivor left and met with Faravid, who happened to be drunk.
At the summit of the camp she found a weathered command tent. Inside, she found a note.
A Jarl's Command
Eivor spoke with Faravid.
Faravid frowned hearing of Ulf's fate.
Eivor changed the subject to the camp ruins.
Eivor changed the subject to the camp ruins.
Eivor changed the subject to the camp ruins.
Faravid looked at the camp wistfully.
As Eivor made her decision, Faravid saddled up on his horse and taunted her.
Eivor took a drink and hopped on her horse. After a few seconds on their marks, they took off slurring at one another.
Eivor ignored the open cask and hopped on her horse. After a few seconds on their marks, they took off.
They reached a fork in the road, and Faravid turned left while Eivor turned right, following a shorter path to Jorvik. As she approached her destination, she encountered several wild boars in a swamp. After dealing with them, she reunited with Faravid on the main paved road to Jorvik.
Nearing the end of the race, both warriors saw the entrance of Jorvik.
As they rode through the town, Eivor heard residents ruminating on the harrowing events of the previous Yuletide feast.
On the bridge, Eivor overheard two more.
Both warriors neared the Royal Hall.
They dismounted their horses and climbed the steps to the hall. Just outside, Faravid stopped Eivor before meeting with King Ricsige.
Both warriors walked in and talked with King Ricsige.
Regardless, Ricsige refused.
Faravid walked out as Eivor followed him.
As Eivor turned to leave, she heard Faravid walk deeper into the hall while arguing with Ricsige.
Eivor located the alehouse and Hjorr and within, surrounded by protestors and an angry Anglo-Saxon man. Ljufvina stood beside him.
Eivor, Hjorr, and Ljufvina fist-fought against the man and his friends.
Eivor and her friends got the upper hand on the assailants and beat them unconscious. Eivor stood over them cracking her knuckles.
Despite being better fighters, the three were outnumbered and Eivor was knocked down. She slowly rose to her feet.
The married couple looked to one another and Ljufvina nodded at Hjorr, who nodded to Eivor.
As Hjorr left, Ljufvina asked Eivor to have a drink.
Some time passed as the two reminisced. Eventually it came time for Eivor to take her leave and meet with Hjorr.
Eivor returned to the Royal Hall to meet with Hjorr. Inside, she heard more discontent at the state of Jorvik.
On a table, she found a note detailing orders from Ricsige.
The King's Orders
Outside, she met with Hjorr to claim the forged orders.
Eivor took the forgery and then nodded as they went inside to see King Ricsige. Faravid stood beside King Ricsige.
Eivor gave the forgery to King Ricsige and he read it over.
He looked to Eivor, who crossed her arms.
The council took their leave, but King Ricsige asked to speak with Eivor privately.
Faravid left as Eivor went to speak with Ricsige.
Eivor winced her eyes in suspicion then took her leave.
Eivor and Faravid met with King Ricsige to request troops for their planned siege of Magnis Fortress, without Halfdan's knowledge. Ricsige was convinced to help after Eivor and Hjorr forged a letter from Halfdan.
The name of the memory is a reference to a line in Duke Richard III's opening soliloquy "Now is the winter of our discontent" from William Shakespeare's play of the same name. The sentence in full is, "Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this sun of York".
Following the shortcut to Jorvik during the race and spawning the wild boars in the swamp is crucial for triggering the dialogue with Faravid that is supposed to occur before reaching the finish line. Note that this dialogue can only take place if Eivor is not being chased by the boars. Killing at least one of the boars is required to trigger the line where Eivor refers to her horse.
The note detailing Ricsige's order to move the men to Magnis loads as soon as the memory begins, even though its content would only make sense after he agrees to march upon receiving Hjorr's forged orders. This is either premature on the game logic's part, or it is foreshadowing the events of the next memory.
