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Although the name of the main character is always Eivor, the gender of the character can be chosen.<ref>[https://www.ubisoft.com/fi-fi/game/assassins-creed/valhalla Ubisoft]</ref> | Although the name of the main character is always Eivor, the gender of the character can be chosen.<ref>[https://www.ubisoft.com/fi-fi/game/assassins-creed/valhalla Ubisoft]</ref> | ||
===Etymology=== | |||
The name Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name derived from either Proto-Norse ''auja'', believed to mean 'good luck', or ''*warjaʀ'', meaning 'defender'. It may also come from the combination of Old Norse words ''ey-'' or ''øy-'' (meaning 'island') and ''-varr'' (meaning 'careful').<ref>{{Wiki|Eivor|Eivor}} on Wikipedia, retrieved on 30 April 2020.</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Eivor was a viking who participated in viking raids in England.[1] They[2] were also in possession of a Hidden Blade, using it in combat against the English.[3]
Behind the scenes
Although the name of the main character is always Eivor, the gender of the character can be chosen.[4]
Etymology
The name Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name derived from either Proto-Norse auja, believed to mean 'good luck', or *warjaʀ, meaning 'defender'. It may also come from the combination of Old Norse words ey- or øy- (meaning 'island') and -varr (meaning 'careful').[5]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ Ubisoft (30-04-2020). ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA – BECOME A LEGENDARY VIKING RAIDER. Ubisoft.com. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ Ubisoft
- ↑ Eivor on Wikipedia, retrieved on 30 April 2020.