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| name = A Scourging of Snakes | | name = A Scourging of Snakes | ||
| image = | | image = ACV A Scourging of Snakes 9.png | ||
| description = ''Cornered and cut off from outside support, the | | description = ''Cornered and cut off from outside support, the {{Wiki|abbot}} [[Eogan mac Cartaigh|Eogan]] gathers his remaining forces at [[Armagh]] while Eivor's allies assemble.'' | ||
| type = Main {{c|Wrath of the Druids}} | | type = Main {{c|Wrath of the Druids}} | ||
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| date = 882 | | date = 882 | ||
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'''A Scourging of Snakes''' 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]]. | '''A Scourging of Snakes''' 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]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Eivor met with {{Wiki|High King of Ireland|High King}} [[Flann Sinna]] to discuss their | Eivor met with {{Wiki|High King of Ireland|High King}} [[Flann Sinna]] to discuss their [[Assault on Armagh|attack]] on {{Wiki|Abbot}} [[Eogan mac Cartaigh]], the leader of the [[Children of Danu]]. | ||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
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*'''Sichfrith:''' ''And he would have not raised as many men.'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''And he would have not raised as many men.'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''We cannot win the goodwill of the people by destroying their homes. Or their church.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''We cannot win the goodwill of the people by destroying their homes. Or their church.'' | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''But, my lord ... these men came expecting a raid, if we deny them that...'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''But, my lord... these men came expecting a raid, if we deny them that...'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''If I may? I think in this case, some burning might be useful.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''If I may? I think in this case, some burning might be useful.'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''Tell me how.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Tell me how.'' | ||
[[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 1.png|thumb|250px|Flann planning the attack with Eivor and Sichfrith]] | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''When we were attacked by [[Clogher]], Eogan didn't stop there. He burned [[Cashelore]] as well. To send a message. It is our turn to light up the land with fire and smoke to let the people know that Armagh has fallen.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''When we were attacked by [[Clogher]], Eogan didn't stop there. He burned [[Cashelore]] as well. To send a message. It is our turn to light up the land with fire and smoke to let the people know that Armagh has fallen.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Flann:''' ''Burn what you must, but keep your warriors leashed. Kill only those who oppose us, and spare the church.'' | ||
[[Ciara ingen Medba|Ciara]] walked into the conversation. | [[Ciara ingen Medba|Ciara]] walked into the conversation. | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''As you command, my king.'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''As you command, my king.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''There's something else. Abbot Eogan leads the Children of [[Danu]].'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''There's something else. Abbot Eogan leads the Children of [[Danu]].'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''So ... the poisoning, the ambush ... they were all part of Eogan's nefarious schemes. We'll cleanse Armagh of this unholy filth. Sichfrith and I will prepare our men. Join me when you're ready.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''So ... the poisoning, the ambush... they were all part of Eogan's nefarious schemes. We'll cleanse Armagh of this unholy filth. Sichfrith and I will prepare our men. Join me when you're ready.'' | ||
Flann looked to Ciara. | Flann looked to Ciara. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''Choose a good view, dear poet. It'll be a battle for the ages.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Choose a good view, dear poet. It'll be a battle for the ages.'' | ||
Flann and Sichfrith left to prepare for battle. | Flann and Sichfrith left to prepare for battle. | ||
[[File:ACV | [[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 3.jpg|thumb|250px|Flann asks Ciara to ready a poem for his final battle]] | ||
*'''Ciara:''' ''Thank you for not saying anything about ... my past.'' | *'''Ciara:''' ''Thank you for not saying anything about... my past.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The past is past and not our future.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The past is past and not our future.'' | ||
*'''Ciara:''' ''I swear, Eivor, you really are like a hero out of folk tales. Do I have permission to sing your song?'' | *'''Ciara:''' ''I swear, Eivor, you really are like a hero out of folk tales. Do I have permission to sing your song?'' | ||
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*'''Sichfrith:''' ''It feels heavy and stiff like this new [[armor]]. I envy you, Eivor. When battle is done, you can move on to what you like.'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''It feels heavy and stiff like this new [[armor]]. I envy you, Eivor. When battle is done, you can move on to what you like.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I go where my destiny takes me, Sichfrith. None of us are free from that. There are worse fates than being a king.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I go where my destiny takes me, Sichfrith. None of us are free from that. There are worse fates than being a king.'' | ||
[[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 5.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Flann looking at Armagh in the distance]] | |||
Eivor left Sichfrith and went to speak with Flann. | Eivor left Sichfrith and went to speak with Flann. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''Our forces are replenished, thank God's good grace.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Our forces are replenished, thank God's good grace.'' | ||
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Flann nodded. | Flann nodded. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''Come, let us flush out this false abbot without delay.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Come, let us flush out this false abbot without delay.'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Fight – Yes. Begin the attack.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Yes, Eogan must answer for his actions.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Yes, Eogan must answer for his actions.'' | ||
|-|Not yet.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hold a little longer. I need more time to prepare.'' | |||
Eivor finished her preparations and returned to Flann. | |||
*'''Flann:''' ''My warriors are restless stallions champing at the bit. Shall we begin this battle?'' | |||
(repeats choices) | |||
</tabber> | |||
[[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 6.png|thumb|250px|The attack on Armagh in progress]] | |||
Eivor, Sichfrith, and Flann began their assault on Armagh. | Eivor, Sichfrith, and Flann began their assault on Armagh. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''There are few defenders than I expected.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''There are few defenders than I expected.'' | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''They cower behind their walls. Let's strike while we have the advantage!'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''They cower behind their walls. Let's strike while we have the advantage!'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''We'll move forward | *'''Flann:''' ''We'll move forward but remain alert. God will guide the right.'' | ||
The trio of warriors led the way. | The trio of warriors led the way. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''We have no other choice. Breach that gate!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''We have no other choice. Breach that gate!'' | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''My Norsemen are ready! Smash them an opening!'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''My Norsemen are ready! Smash them an opening!'' | ||
Eivor opened fire on the soldiers above while awaiting the gate to fall. | |||
*'''Flann:''' ''The bridge is down! Onward and across!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''The bridge is down! Onward and across!'' | ||
The bridge of Armagh came down. | The bridge of Armagh came down and Flann's army marched forward. | ||
*'''Irish [[Soldier]] 1:''' ''Leave the barbarian to me!'' | *'''Irish [[Soldier]] 1:''' ''Leave the barbarian to me!'' | ||
*'''Irish Soldier 2:''' ''God will give me strength!'' | *'''Irish Soldier 2:''' ''God will give me strength!'' | ||
*'''Irish Soldier 1:''' ''Brothers! To me!'' | |||
Eivor and her company started to clear the first courtyard. | Eivor and her company started to clear the first courtyard. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''If they don't plead mercy, kill them to a man! Take care! They have artillery! They attack from above! Clear the ramparts!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''If they don't plead mercy, kill them to a man!'' | ||
From above, Eogan's men wielded crossbows and springalds. | |||
*'''Flann:''' ''Take care! They have artillery!<br>They attack from above! Clear the ramparts!'' | |||
During the fight, Flann shouted out more. | |||
*'''Flann:''' ''Unleash God's wrath on these sinners! These are soldiers, not farmers! Don't hold back!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Unleash God's wrath on these sinners! These are soldiers, not farmers! Don't hold back!'' | ||
After clearing the first courtyard, Eivor noticed they were all pinned inside it. | After clearing the first courtyard, Eivor noticed they were all pinned inside it. | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''We're trapped like [[rat]]s! | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''We're trapped like [[rat]]s!'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''We must raise that portcullis to go any further.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''We must raise that portcullis to go any further.'' | ||
[[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 8.png|thumb|250px|Eivor raising the portcullis]] | |||
Eivor raised the portcullis and began to burn the village within Armagh. | Eivor raised the portcullis and began to burn the village within Armagh. | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''Cover Armagh in flames! Light up the sky for all to see! Torch the rooftops!'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''Cover Armagh in flames! Light up the sky for all to see! Torch the rooftops!'' | ||
All of the village was | All of the village was set ablaze. | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''Soldiers coming!'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''Soldiers coming!'' | ||
Eivor and her group | Eivor and her group struck back and pushed through the village. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''We cannot advance until we clear the area!'' | |||
They pushed the guards back to the inner gate and finished them off. | |||
*'''Flann:''' ''There's only one way! Through that gate!'' | |||
The army gathered before the gate. | |||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''They fall back!'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''They fall back!'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''Gather your breath, but remain at the ready!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Gather your breath, but remain at the ready!'' | ||
Eivor went to break open the inner gate. | Eivor went to break open the inner gate. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''King Flann! Are you near?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''King Flann! Are you near?'' | ||
*'''Irish Soldier 3:''' ''For [[Saint Patrick]]! They mustn't breach the gate | *'''Irish Soldier 3:''' ''For [[Saint Patrick]]!'' | ||
*'''Irish Soldier 4:'''They mustn't breach the gate!'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''A trap. I knew it looked too easy.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''A trap. I knew it looked too easy.'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''We cannot advance until we clear the area!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''We cannot advance until we clear the area!'' | ||
Eivor attacked the ambushers. | Eivor attacked the ambushers. | ||
*'''Irish Soldier | *'''Irish Soldier 5:''' ''For the Abbot of Armagh!'' | ||
After killing the rest of the soldiers, Eivor and Flann headed to the church. Inside, the door was shut tight. | After killing the rest of the soldiers, Eivor and Flann headed to the church. Inside, the door was shut tight. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''Eivor! I need help with the door!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Eivor! I need help with the door!'' | ||
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Flann unsheathed his [[sword]] in anger but Eivor halted him. | Flann unsheathed his [[sword]] in anger but Eivor halted him. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''There is no shame in keeping your hands clean of this filth. Let me do your dirty work.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''There is no shame in keeping your hands clean of this filth. Let me do your dirty work.'' | ||
[[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 10.png|thumb|250px|Eogan with his guards]] | |||
Flann readied himself to fight. | Flann readied himself to fight. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''It's God work.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''It's God work.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Eogan:''' ''Protect your abbot!'' | ||
Eivor and Flann fought the abbot and his men. | Eivor and Flann fought the abbot and his men. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''Take the guards! Leave Eogan to me!'' | *'''Flann:''' ''Take the guards! Leave Eogan to me!'' | ||
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*'''Eogan:''' ''No ... you would rather have a song from your ... pagan poetess... If she didn't tell you ... about the Children of Danu ... what other secrets does she keep?'' | *'''Eogan:''' ''No ... you would rather have a song from your ... pagan poetess... If she didn't tell you ... about the Children of Danu ... what other secrets does she keep?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''He tries to poison your mind with his dying words, lord. Don't let them in.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''He tries to poison your mind with his dying words, lord. Don't let them in.'' | ||
[[File:ACV | [[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 12.jpg|thumb|250px|A defeated Eogan dying on the floor]] | ||
Eogan looked at Flann one last time before dying on the floor. | Eogan looked at Flann one last time before dying on the floor. | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''But could he speak truth?'' | *'''Flann:''' ''But could he speak truth?'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''It is a beautiful land.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''It is a beautiful land.'' | ||
*'''Flann:''' ''We are a blessed people.'' | *'''Flann:''' ''We are a blessed people.'' | ||
[[File:ACV A Scourging of Snakes 14.png|thumb|250px|Eivor regrouping with Flann and Sichfrith]] | |||
Sichfrith ran into the conversation. | Sichfrith ran into the conversation. | ||
*'''Sichfrith:''' ''Word of our victory spread like fire in a dry field. I couldn't stop all the looting, my king, but I made certain the people were spared.'' | *'''Sichfrith:''' ''Word of our victory spread like fire in a dry field. I couldn't stop all the looting, my king, but I made certain the people were spared.'' | ||
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==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
After storming Armagh, Eivor and Flann defeated the {{Wiki|Ollam}}h Druid of the Children of Danu, Abbot Eogan, also known as The Oak. | After storming Armagh, Eivor and Flann defeated the {{Wiki|Ollam}}h Druid of the Children of Danu, Abbot Eogan, also known as The Oak. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACV A Scourging of Snakes 2.png|The planning of the attack | |||
ACV A Scourging of Snakes 4.png|Eivor checking in with Sichfrith before the attack | |||
ACV A Scourging of Snakes 7.png|Eivor assaulting the stronghold | |||
ACV A Scourging of Snakes 11.png|Eivor and Flann fighting against Eogan and his guards | |||
ACV A Scourging of Snakes 13.png|Eivor leaving the hall with Flann | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{ACVMemories}} | {{ACVMemories}} | ||
[[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | [[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | ||
A Scourging of Snakes was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.[1]
Eivor met with High King Flann Sinna to discuss their attack on Abbot Eogan mac Cartaigh, the leader of the Children of Danu.
Eivor arrived at the camp, south of Sleeve Gallion, and met with Flann and Sichfrith.

Ciara walked into the conversation.
Flann looked to Ciara.
Flann and Sichfrith left to prepare for battle.

Eivor left and spoke with Sichfrith.

Eivor left Sichfrith and went to speak with Flann.
Flann nodded.

Eivor, Sichfrith, and Flann began their assault on Armagh.
The trio of warriors led the way.
Eivor opened fire on the soldiers above while awaiting the gate to fall.
The bridge of Armagh came down and Flann's army marched forward.
Eivor and her company started to clear the first courtyard.
From above, Eogan's men wielded crossbows and springalds.
During the fight, Flann shouted out more.
After clearing the first courtyard, Eivor noticed they were all pinned inside it.

Eivor raised the portcullis and began to burn the village within Armagh.
All of the village was set ablaze.
Eivor and her group struck back and pushed through the village.
They pushed the guards back to the inner gate and finished them off.
The army gathered before the gate.
Eivor went to break open the inner gate.
Eivor attacked the ambushers.
After killing the rest of the soldiers, Eivor and Flann headed to the church. Inside, the door was shut tight.
Flann and Eivor opened the door together, only to see Eogan guarded by two soldiers.
Flann unsheathed his sword in anger but Eivor halted him.

Flann readied himself to fight.
Eivor and Flann fought the abbot and his men.
Eivor and Flann defeated the abbot, who was dying on the floor.

Eogan looked at Flann one last time before dying on the floor.
Eivor and Flann stepped outside to their conquest.

Sichfrith ran into the conversation.
Sichfrith felt grateful at the commendation.
Time passed and Eivor traveled back to Dublin and had a drink at an alehouse.
After storming Armagh, Eivor and Flann defeated the Ollamh Druid of the Children of Danu, Abbot Eogan, also known as The Oak.