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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| name = | | name = Tossing and Turning | ||
| image = | | image = ACV CS Tossing and Turning 10.png | ||
| description = ''[[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] has arrived on the [[Isle of Skye]] to find its inhabitants driven to madness by nightmares, true to [[Edyt]]'s description. The source of their woes has to be | | description = ''[[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] has arrived on the [[Isle of Skye]] to find its inhabitants driven to madness by nightmares, true to [[Edyt]]'s description. The [[Isle of Skye's Apple of Eden|source]] of their woes has to be uncovered—even if that means confronting [[Randvi]] as [[Valka]] predicted.'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | ||
| type = Main {{c|A Fated Encounter}} | | type = Main {{c|A Fated Encounter}} | ||
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| next = [[Night and Day]] | | next = [[Night and Day]] | ||
| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
| location = [[Isle of Skye | | location = [[Isle of Skye]] | ||
| date = | | date = {{Cite|20 Dec 2021. Date needed}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Tossing and Turning''' 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]]. | ||
==Description== | |||
Eivor investigated the nightmares at the [[Isle of Skye]], starting at the village of [[Kiltaraglen]]. | |||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
Eivor | Eivor began her saga on Skye from atop the hill where Edyt left her. | ||
:At [[Edyt's Hut]], Eivor could talk to Edyt to return to England. | |||
:*'''Eivor:''' ''Edyt, there you are.'' | |||
:*'''Edyt:''' ''Something you need?'' | |||
:*'''Eivor:''' ''I was considering going back to England.'' | |||
:*'''Edyt:''' ''Really? The nightmares are still plaguing my people.'' | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Yes, let's return to England.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''We must go. There are matters I must take care of in England right now. I will help your people later.'' | |||
|-|You're, right, I'll stay.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You're right. I will stay and end these nightmares.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
:If Eivor returned to [[Ravensthorpe]] at any point before resolving the problems facing Skye, Edyt returned as well. | |||
:*'''Eivor:''' ''Edyt, how are you?'' | |||
:*'''Edyt:''' ''Concerned. The nightmares are still plaguing my people. Would you like to return to the Isle of Skye to help them?'' | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Let's go to the Isle of Skye.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Let's set out.'' | |||
|-|Not right now.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Not right now.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
Eivor traveled to Kiltaraglen and sought answers within the village. Eivor looked for [[civilian|villagers]] willing to answer her questions. | |||
*'''Groom:''' ''Doves on a wedding day spell luck... But an [[eagle]]? Nothing but doom, nothing but doom.'' | *'''Groom:''' ''Doves on a wedding day spell luck... But an [[eagle]]? Nothing but doom, nothing but doom.'' | ||
Eivor talked to the man. | Eivor talked to the man. | ||
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The groom began to whimper as Eivor left him. | The groom began to whimper as Eivor left him. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I won't get much from him. The nightmares certainly seem bad here.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I won't get much from him. The nightmares certainly seem bad here.'' | ||
Eivor | Eivor found a crazed letter pinned to a post. | ||
*'''Cursed Skye Civilian 1:''' ''It started with a bird's eye view ... No! No.. An eagle's eye view.'' | {{IUNote | ||
Eivor noticed his home was barred and broke inside | |Title=Crazed Letter | ||
|Text=[[Kassandra|Eagle Bearer]]. Eagle Bearer. Eagle Bearer. Nonsensical words hissed at me in a dream. It must be the bringer of my nightmares. What else could it be? | |||
}} | |||
Nearby, she overheard a civilian speaking erratically within his home. | |||
*'''Cursed Skye Civilian 1:''' ''It started with a [[Eagle Vision|bird's eye view]]... No! No.. An eagle's eye view.'' | |||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 3.png|thumb|250px|Eivor questioning the man in his home]] | |||
Eivor noticed his home was barred and broke inside, then talked with the civilian. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You. What can you tell me about this nightmares everyone is having?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You. What can you tell me about this nightmares everyone is having?'' | ||
*'''Cursed Skye Civilian 1:''' ''Tell you?! Tell you?! I don't need to tell you about them. They will come for you soon enough. These nightmares spread like a plague. Worse than a plague! Sickening your mind...'' | *'''Cursed Skye Civilian 1:''' ''Tell you?! Tell you?! I don't need to tell you about them. They will come for you soon enough. These nightmares spread like a plague. Worse than a plague! Sickening your mind...'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Vivid, but not useful.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Vivid, but not useful.'' | ||
Eivor left the civilian and overheard a woman's worries. | Eivor left the civilian and overheard a woman's worries. | ||
*'''Bride:''' ''No beauty sleep before my wedding? And dreams of my ex-lover ruining it to start a fight? Was it a dream or ... a premonition?'' | *'''Bride:''' ''No beauty sleep before my wedding? And dreams of my ex-lover ruining it to start a fight? Was it a dream or... a premonition?'' | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 4.png|thumb|250px|The woman directing Eivor to a church near the town]] | |||
Eivor talked with the woman. | Eivor talked with the woman. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Is | *'''Eivor:''' ''Is everything all right? You seem−'' | ||
*'''Bride:''' ''Find the warrior woman with the braid! She is our undoing! Stealing our dreams!'' | *'''Bride:''' ''Find the warrior woman with the braid! She is our undoing! Stealing our dreams!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''A warrior with a braid? That can't be [[Randvi]]. Where is she?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''A warrior with a braid? That can't be [[Randvi]]. Where is she?'' | ||
*'''Bride:''' ''At a church Northwest of town! That's all I saw in my dreams. Find her and please, let me sleep.'' | *'''Bride:''' ''At a [[church]] Northwest of town! That's all I saw in my dreams. Find her and please, let me sleep.'' | ||
Eivor left and traveled to the church. | [[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 6.png|thumb|250px|Eivor finding a path of bodies]] | ||
With all of her leads exhausted and the bride-to-be providing the most useful information, Eivor left Kiltaraglen and traveled to the church. The mist thickened around her as she arrived at the [[Cursed Church]]. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Strange. Valka did say her vision was cloudy. Was she seeing Randvi in this aura? And a graveyard... Or as Valka put it, a scene of death.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Strange. Valka did say her vision was cloudy. Was she seeing Randvi in this aura? And a graveyard... Or as Valka put it, a scene of death.'' | ||
Eivor | |||
Eivor ventured further into the graveyard. As she noticed the wreck of bodies all around, Eivor noticed a woman near them as well. Eivor neared closer as she saw a braided warrior woman kneeling. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''[[Valka]] was right. Randvi!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''[[Valka]] was right. Randvi!'' | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 8.png|thumb|250px|The woman revealing herself as Kassandra]] | |||
The warrior woman stood up. | The warrior woman stood up. | ||
*'''Stranger:''' ''No.'' | *'''Stranger:''' ''No.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' (breath) | *'''Eivor:''' (breath) | ||
*''' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Kassandra.'' | ||
Eivor stood shocked as Kassandra picked up a [[ | Eivor stood shocked as Kassandra picked up a [[battleaxe]]. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And you are?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And you are?'' | ||
Eivor looked over and picked up a | Eivor looked over and also picked up a battleaxe, smiling in anticipation of a fight. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' (grunt) ''Your opponent.'' | *'''Eivor:''' (grunt) ''Your opponent.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' (breathes) | *'''Kassandra:''' (breathes) | ||
Eivor made the first move as both warriors | [[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 13.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra's axe were broken with the blow]] | ||
Eivor made the first move as both warriors entered the duel. Neither Eivor or Kassandra landed blows as they dodged each other's attacks or blocked them with the long axe shaft. Eivor used the [[Skill Tree (Assassin's Creed: Valhalla)|Dive of the Valkyries]] against Kassandra, who defended herself with her axe. As a result, both warriors broke their axes. Eivor laughed and dropped her broken weapon as Kassandra looked at her own destroyed axe. Kassandra unsheathed [[Hero's Sword|her sword]] as Eivor drew two axes. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''So is this Randvi good with an axe?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So is this Randvi good with an axe?'' | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra sharpened her broken haft to [[Dual-wielding|dual-wield]] with her [[kopis]]. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''She is. Much better than you.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''She is. Much better than you.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Eh, I prefer a [[spear]].'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Eh, I prefer a [[Spear of Leonidas|spear]].'' | ||
Eivor swung her axes at Kassandra, who | [[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 15.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra displaying her skill with Kopis against Eivor]] | ||
Eivor swung her axes at Kassandra, who despite using a broken shaft she had essentially filed into a [[improvised weapon|handheld spear]] blocked every swing one-handed. They continued to clash their weapons until Kassandra disarmed Eivor of one of her axes. Eivor swung her other axe as Kassandra blocked it with her sword. Stuck, Eivor threw a punch with her [[Hidden Blade]], but Kassandra grabbed her arm and stopped her. Kassandra recognized the weapon and hesitated, which allowed Eivor to headbutt her and knock her back. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You favor other weapons, too. Where'd you get that blade?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You favor other weapons, too. Where'd you get that blade?'' | ||
Eivor grunted. | Eivor grunted. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You talk too much.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You talk too much.'' | ||
Eivor | [[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 18.png|thumb|250px|Eivor attacking Kassandra with her axes]] | ||
Eivor threw multiple axes to no avail at Kassandra, who again dodged or blocked them. Eivor drew her axe once more as Kassandra grabbed her sword. Kicking another axe from the ground, Eivor attacked Kassandra. Both warriors blocked their respective attacks and when both of their weapons held the other, Kassandra [[Skill Tree (Assassin's Creed: Odyssey)|kicked]] Eivor back. Eivor decided to try a new tactic and threw her [[rope dart|rope harpoon]], which Kassandra dodged and let embed itself in a [[shield]] behind her. Kassandra ran to deliver a mighty blow as Eivor pulled the shield to her in time to block. | |||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 21.png|thumb|250px|The two warriors displaying their Hidden Blades]] | |||
Both of them continued their fight until Kassandra disarmed Eivor of the shield, losing her wooden weapon in the process. Eivor tried to use her Hidden Blade again, only for Kassandra to duck the blow and grab Eivor's arm as before, extending her own Hidden Blade at Eivor's neck. Eivor looked in astonishment at seeing another Hidden Blade. Sensing Eivor's own confusion, Kassandra relented. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Looks like there are some things to talk about.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Looks like there are some things to talk about.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Fine. If we must.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Fine. If we must.'' | ||
Kassandra and Eivor let each other go. Kassandra | Kassandra and Eivor let each other go, both out of breath. Kassandra retracted her Hidden Blade, casually brushed off her shoulder, and crossed her arms. | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 23.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra introducing themselves]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''So, "opponent". Do you have a name?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So, "opponent". Do you have a name?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Eivor. I take it you're one of [[Hidden Ones]]?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Eivor. I take it you're one of the [[Hidden Ones]]?'' | ||
Kassandra chuckled. | Kassandra chuckled. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Not exactly. But I admire their work.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Not exactly. But I admire [[Assassin-Templar War|their work]].'' | ||
Irked by the unclear answer, Eivor circled Kassandra warily. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''If you're not going to talk straight, let's go back to fighting.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''If you're not going to talk straight, let's go back to fighting.'' | ||
Kassandra smirked. | Kassandra smirked. | ||
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<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|Yes, I feel the same= | |-|Yes, I feel the same= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Yes. I've made friends with the Hidden Ones and I agree with their goals.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Yes. I've made [[Hytham|friends]] with the Hidden Ones and I agree with their goals.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Then | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Then perhaps we might have more in common than we thought.'' | ||
|-|I don't trust them= | |-|I don't trust them= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''While I appreciate their gifts, I'm not sure I trust fighters so cloaked in secrecy. I prefer more direct methods of battle.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''While I appreciate their gifts, I'm not sure I trust [[Basim ibn Ishaq|fighters]] so cloaked in secrecy. I prefer more direct methods of battle.'' | ||
Kassandra laughed. | Kassandra laughed. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Clearly.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Clearly.'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''You haven't told me why you're here. After coming all the way from... where?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You haven't told me why you're here. After coming all the way from... where?'' | ||
Kassandra stopped. | Kassandra stopped. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I've travelled so much, it's been a long time since I've been from somewhere. But the [[Greece|Greek | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've travelled so much, it's been a long time since I've been from somewhere. But the [[Greece|Greek]] world was my home [[Peloponnesian War|long ago]].'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You mean the nightmares? A seer told me that the person I'd find amidst death on this | She knelt beside a body. | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 25.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra revealing her search for an artifact to Eivor]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I came here looking for an [[Isu Era|ancient]] [[Piece of Eden| artifact]] that's [[Isle of Skye's Apple of Eden|causing]] this [[Isle of Skye|island]] a great deal of trouble.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You mean the nightmares? A seer told me that the person I'd find amidst death on this island was causing them.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The same one that mistook me for someone named Randvi? Maybe your seer is having an off day.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The same one that mistook me for someone named Randvi? Maybe your seer is having an off day.'' | ||
Kassandra stood back up. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You're telling you're not responsible for all these bodies?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You're telling you're not responsible for all these bodies?'' | ||
Kassandra shook her head. | Kassandra shook her head. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I watched these people tear each other apart out of madness and lack of sleep. It's the artifact I'm looking for causing all of this. Normally, I'd be quick to track it down but this fog is making things... difficult. Almost impossible.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I watched these people tear each other apart out of madness and lack of sleep. It's the artifact I'm looking for causing all of this.'' | ||
Kassandra knelt again to inspect another body. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Normally, I'd be quick to track it down but this fog is making things... difficult. Almost impossible.'' | |||
Eivor laughed derisively. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''If you're so easily blocked by a curse, how do you expect to deal with the realm of spirits and dreams?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''If you're so easily blocked by a curse, how do you expect to deal with the realm of spirits and dreams?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''A curse? You know the secrets of this land well, then. | Kassandra stood again. | ||
Kassandra stopped immediately | *'''Kassandra:''' ''A curse? You know the secrets of this land well, then. I—'' | ||
Kassandra stopped immediately and looked over her shoulder, her brow furrowed in thought. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Do you hear something?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Do you hear something?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No, no. Listen, [[Aletheia|something]] tells me we should work together.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''No, no. Listen, [[Aletheia|something]] tells me we should work together.'' | ||
Eivor | Eivor retreated some steps with suspicion. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''And what exactly is telling you that?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''And what exactly is telling you that?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The obvious! You want to stop the nightmares and I want the artifact causing them. Help me get rid of this fog so we can find it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The obvious! You want to stop the nightmares and I want the artifact causing them. Help me get rid of this fog so we can find it.'' | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 26.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra agreeing to work together]] | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''After such a strange encounter, I'm really meant to believe you're not causing the nightmares?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''After such a strange encounter, I'm really meant to believe you're not causing the nightmares?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I swear to you, I am here to stop them.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I swear to you, I am here to stop them.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''You're quite strong.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You're quite strong.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You should know. I had you cornered in that fight just moments ago.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You should know. I had you cornered in that fight just moments ago.'' | ||
Kassandra snorted, amused. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And an even stronger ego to match. Not surprising.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And an even stronger ego to match. Not surprising.'' | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 28.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra investigating the church]] | |||
Seeing a breakable floor, Eivor destroyed it and followed the passage underneath. Eivor and Kassandra ventured further in the basement of the church. | Seeing a breakable floor, Eivor destroyed it and followed the passage underneath. Eivor and Kassandra ventured further in the basement of the church. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What an interesting | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What an interesting church. In all my travels, I've never seen one quite like this.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you here to see the sights or get rid of this fog?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you here to see the sights or get rid of this fog?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have to take in what I can. It's not as if I plan to stay long.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I have to take in what I can. It's not as if I plan to stay long.'' | ||
Looking around, Eivor and Kassandra found a | Looking around, Eivor and Kassandra found a weakly-sealed wall and broke through. At the sight of the cursed symbol, Eivor destroyed it and lifted the fog. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Nice work! The curse is fading. It'll be much easier to find the artifact now. Glad I let you tag along to help.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Nice work! The curse is fading. It'll be much easier to find the artifact now. Glad I let you tag along to help.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I did most of the work. You're getting on my nerves, you know?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I did most of the work. You're getting on my nerves, you know?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''These close quarters probably aren't helping. Let's find a way out.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''These close quarters probably aren't helping. Let's find a way out.'' | ||
Eivor and Kassandra left through a doorway and followed the path. Finding light, both warriors were ambushed by cursed civilians. | [[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 30.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra fighting against the influenced villagers]] | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''They're crazed from lack of | Eivor and Kassandra left through a doorway and followed the path. Finding light, both warriors exited the cave and were ambushed by cursed civilians. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''They're crazed from lack of sleep—just like the men I saw tearing one another apart earlier.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Better take them out before they take us down, then.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Better take them out before they take us down, then.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Cold, but I agree.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Cold, but I agree.'' | ||
*'''Cursed Skye Civilian 2:''' ''You're treading on the wrong god's land! We will purge you of it!'' | *'''Cursed Skye Civilian 2:''' ''Eagle Bearer! You caused this! You're responsible for our suffering!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Was he talking to you?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''They've been driven to madness. It's just nonsense. Watch out!'' | |||
*'''Cursed Skye Civilian 3:''' ''You're treading on the [[Greek mythology|wrong]] [[Christianity|god]]'s land! We will purge you of it!'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It really seems like he's addressing you.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''It really seems like he's addressing you.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The madman? We're dear friends!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The madman? We're dear friends!'' | ||
Eivor and Kassandra quickly defeated the ambushers | [[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 31.png|thumb|250px|Eivor questioning Kassandra's motives]] | ||
Eivor and Kassandra quickly defeated the ambushers. Kassandra stared at a settlement on another hillside and Eivor walked up to talk, crossing her arms in frustration. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It really seemed like someone was talking directly to you in the fight.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''It really seemed like someone was talking directly to you in the fight.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The artifact I'm seeking does cause strange things to occur. But I should track it more easily now that the fog is gone.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The artifact I'm seeking does cause strange things to occur. But I should track it more easily now that the fog is gone.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Ready to commit to being my guide?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Ready to commit to being my guide?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I didn't say that. If I'm going to help, I need more information. Like what exactly is this artifact you're seeking?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I didn't say that. If I'm going to help, I need more information. Like what exactly is this artifact you're seeking?'' | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 32.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra revealing an ancient artifact being responsible for the nightmares and controlled villagers]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The less you know about it the better.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The less you know about it the better.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The better for you, you mean. You want me to trust you, no?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The better for you, you mean. You want me to trust you, no?'' | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra sat on a nearby tree stump and explained. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The artifact is an object of great power left here by | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The artifact is an object of great power left here by [[Isu|old gods]]. Left on the island, it could wreak havoc on the world.'' | ||
(Asked "Why aren't we affected?") | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Why aren't we under whatever spell or curse this artifact seems to have placed over everyone else?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Why aren't we under whatever spell or curse this artifact seems to have placed over everyone else?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It is difficult to explain, but artifacts like this can affect people differently. Many are corrupted by them. Perhaps we are of a similar... strength. But even if we're not having nightmares, we should still be wary of its power.'' | Kassandra spread her hands. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It is difficult to explain, but artifacts like this can affect people differently. Many are corrupted by them.'' | |||
Kassandra paused, choosing her words carefully. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Perhaps we are of a similar... strength. But even if we're not having nightmares, we should still be wary of its power.'' | |||
(Asked "Why is it causing problems?") | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''If this artifact is ancient and was left here who knows how long ago, why is it suddenly causing problems now?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''If this artifact is ancient and was left here who knows how long ago, why is it suddenly causing problems now?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Loki]] got bored?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Loki]] got bored?'' | ||
Eivor frowned and shook her head, not amused at Kassandra's attempt at humor. Kassandra rolled her eyes. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''So serious. Truthfully, I'm not sure. These artifacts can be activated. Maybe someone tampered with it. After all, many are drawn to its | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So serious. Truthfully, I'm not sure. These artifacts can be activated. Maybe someone tampered with it.'' | ||
Kassandra stared at the ground as she recalled her own experiences in the distant past. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''After all, many are drawn to its powers. It tempts them.'' | |||
(Asked "How will we find it?") | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How exactly are you planning to track it down?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How exactly are you planning to track it down?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Leave that to me. Finding these artifacts has been my calling for some time now. I've developed a knack for tracking them down. With the aura gone, it should be even easier to find. | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Leave that to me. Finding these artifacts has been my calling for some time now. I've developed a knack for tracking them down. With the aura gone, it should be even easier to find.'' | ||
(Leave – "Let's go find it then.") | |||
(Leave | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Let's not waste time. What's our next move?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Let's not waste time. What's our next move?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Now that this fog is gone, I should be able to better track the artifact's location. Before that, though... I'm going to take another look around the church. See what I can learn of these foreign lands. Meet me in [[Tobhta]]?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now that this fog is gone, I should be able to better track the artifact's location. Before that, though...'' | ||
[[File:ACV CS Tossing and Turning 33.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra agreeing to meet in Tobhta]] | |||
Kassandra stood up and began walking back towards the cave. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm going to take another look around the church. See what I can learn of these foreign lands. Meet me in [[Tobhta]]?'' | |||
Eivor frowned. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It'll take more than studying one church to become familiar with this island. But fine. We'll meet again soon.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''It'll take more than studying one church to become familiar with this island. But fine. We'll meet again soon.'' | ||
Kassandra went back inside the church as | Kassandra went back inside the cave to the church as Eivor turned to leave for Tobhta. | ||
==Outcome== | |||
Eivor met a warrior, Kassandra, and agreed to work with her to solve the mysterious nightmares plaguing the island. | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The battleaxe used by both Eivor and Kassandra bears the same axehead design as that used by [[Sigfred]] throughout ''Valhalla''{{'}}s other expansion, ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''. | |||
It is possible to skip the investigation at Kiltaraglen and proceed straight to the Cursed Church upon arriving at the Isle of Skye, which will automatically trigger the cutscene encounter with Kassandra. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 1.png|Eivor arriving in Kiltaraglen | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 2.png|Eivor questioning two villagers about the nightmares | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning 5. | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 5.png|Eivor arriving at the church grounds | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 7.png|Eivor noticing an individual who bore a resemblance to Randvi | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 9.png|Eivor getting ready for battle | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 11.png|Eivor and Kassandra exchanging blows with their battleaxe | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 12.png|Eivor with a leaping attack with the axe | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 14.png|Eivor drawing out her swords against Kassandra | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 16.png|Kassandra shocked to discover Eivor's Hidden Blade | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 17.png|Kassandra dodging Eivor's throwing axes | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 19.png|Eivor using a rope to catch her shield | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 20.png|Eivor defending Kassandra's attack with her retrieved shield | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 22.png|Eivor and Kassandra reached a stalemate in their fight | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 24.png|Kassandra revealing her Greek origins | ||
ACV Tossing and Turning | ACV CS Tossing and Turning 27.png|Eivor and Kassandra barging through a crypt door | ||
ACV CS Tossing and Turning 29.png|Eivor destroying a blocked door with a jar of explosives | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Tossing and Turning 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.
Eivor investigated the nightmares at the Isle of Skye, starting at the village of Kiltaraglen.
Eivor began her saga on Skye from atop the hill where Edyt left her.
Eivor traveled to Kiltaraglen and sought answers within the village. Eivor looked for villagers willing to answer her questions.
Eivor talked to the man.
The groom began to whimper as Eivor left him.
Eivor found a crazed letter pinned to a post.
Crazed Letter
Nearby, she overheard a civilian speaking erratically within his home.

Eivor noticed his home was barred and broke inside, then talked with the civilian.
Eivor left the civilian and overheard a woman's worries.

Eivor talked with the woman.

With all of her leads exhausted and the bride-to-be providing the most useful information, Eivor left Kiltaraglen and traveled to the church. The mist thickened around her as she arrived at the Cursed Church.
Eivor ventured further into the graveyard. As she noticed the wreck of bodies all around, Eivor noticed a woman near them as well. Eivor neared closer as she saw a braided warrior woman kneeling.

The warrior woman stood up.
Eivor stood shocked as Kassandra picked up a battleaxe.
Eivor looked over and also picked up a battleaxe, smiling in anticipation of a fight.

Eivor made the first move as both warriors entered the duel. Neither Eivor or Kassandra landed blows as they dodged each other's attacks or blocked them with the long axe shaft. Eivor used the Dive of the Valkyries against Kassandra, who defended herself with her axe. As a result, both warriors broke their axes. Eivor laughed and dropped her broken weapon as Kassandra looked at her own destroyed axe. Kassandra unsheathed her sword as Eivor drew two axes.
Kassandra sharpened her broken haft to dual-wield with her kopis.

Eivor swung her axes at Kassandra, who despite using a broken shaft she had essentially filed into a handheld spear blocked every swing one-handed. They continued to clash their weapons until Kassandra disarmed Eivor of one of her axes. Eivor swung her other axe as Kassandra blocked it with her sword. Stuck, Eivor threw a punch with her Hidden Blade, but Kassandra grabbed her arm and stopped her. Kassandra recognized the weapon and hesitated, which allowed Eivor to headbutt her and knock her back.
Eivor grunted.

Eivor threw multiple axes to no avail at Kassandra, who again dodged or blocked them. Eivor drew her axe once more as Kassandra grabbed her sword. Kicking another axe from the ground, Eivor attacked Kassandra. Both warriors blocked their respective attacks and when both of their weapons held the other, Kassandra kicked Eivor back. Eivor decided to try a new tactic and threw her rope harpoon, which Kassandra dodged and let embed itself in a shield behind her. Kassandra ran to deliver a mighty blow as Eivor pulled the shield to her in time to block.

Both of them continued their fight until Kassandra disarmed Eivor of the shield, losing her wooden weapon in the process. Eivor tried to use her Hidden Blade again, only for Kassandra to duck the blow and grab Eivor's arm as before, extending her own Hidden Blade at Eivor's neck. Eivor looked in astonishment at seeing another Hidden Blade. Sensing Eivor's own confusion, Kassandra relented.
Kassandra and Eivor let each other go, both out of breath. Kassandra retracted her Hidden Blade, casually brushed off her shoulder, and crossed her arms.

Kassandra chuckled.
Irked by the unclear answer, Eivor circled Kassandra warily.
Kassandra smirked.
Kassandra walked around the graveyard.
Kassandra stopped.
She knelt beside a body.

Kassandra stood back up.
Kassandra shook her head.
Kassandra knelt again to inspect another body.
Eivor laughed derisively.
Kassandra stood again.
Kassandra stopped immediately and looked over her shoulder, her brow furrowed in thought.
Eivor retreated some steps with suspicion.

Kassandra held out her hand to Eivor. Eivor grasped her arm as Kassandra did the same, in agreement.
Eivor and Kassandra looked around the area and soon climbed up the stairs. Eivor found the closed door and, with Kassandra's help, forced it open.
Both warriors entered the Cursed Church to find the cursed symbol.
Kassandra snorted, amused.

Seeing a breakable floor, Eivor destroyed it and followed the passage underneath. Eivor and Kassandra ventured further in the basement of the church.
Looking around, Eivor and Kassandra found a weakly-sealed wall and broke through. At the sight of the cursed symbol, Eivor destroyed it and lifted the fog.

Eivor and Kassandra left through a doorway and followed the path. Finding light, both warriors exited the cave and were ambushed by cursed civilians.

Eivor and Kassandra quickly defeated the ambushers. Kassandra stared at a settlement on another hillside and Eivor walked up to talk, crossing her arms in frustration.

Kassandra sat on a nearby tree stump and explained.
(Asked "Why aren't we affected?")
Kassandra spread her hands.
Kassandra paused, choosing her words carefully.
(Asked "Why is it causing problems?")
Eivor frowned and shook her head, not amused at Kassandra's attempt at humor. Kassandra rolled her eyes.
Kassandra stared at the ground as she recalled her own experiences in the distant past.
(Asked "How will we find it?")
(Leave – "Let's go find it then.")

Kassandra stood up and began walking back towards the cave.
Eivor frowned.
Kassandra went back inside the cave to the church as Eivor turned to leave for Tobhta.
Eivor met a warrior, Kassandra, and agreed to work with her to solve the mysterious nightmares plaguing the island.
The battleaxe used by both Eivor and Kassandra bears the same axehead design as that used by Sigfred throughout Valhalla's other expansion, The Siege of Paris.
It is possible to skip the investigation at Kiltaraglen and proceed straight to the Cursed Church upon arriving at the Isle of Skye, which will automatically trigger the cutscene encounter with Kassandra.