Euphrasia: Difference between revisions
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Further into the sewers, Little Mother was in attendance at her sanctum, where Eivor spotted her and a bound Queen Richardis. Euphrasia condemned Richardis to death as she awaited her sacrificial [[Short blade|knife]]. Euphrasia kept taunting and berating the queen, unknown to Eivor's presence. However, before she could act and kill Queen Richardis, Euphrasia was assassinated quickly by Eivor. As Eivor promptly released Richardis, the queen paid last rites to Euphrasia, before they both escaped. | Further into the sewers, Little Mother was in attendance at her sanctum, where Eivor spotted her and a bound Queen Richardis. Euphrasia condemned Richardis to death as she awaited her sacrificial [[Short blade|knife]]. Euphrasia kept taunting and berating the queen, unknown to Eivor's presence. However, before she could act and kill Queen Richardis, Euphrasia was assassinated quickly by Eivor. As Eivor promptly released Richardis, the queen paid last rites to Euphrasia, before they both escaped. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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ACV Euphrasia.jpg|Euphrasia | |||
ACV The Missing Queen 5.jpg|Euphrasia led the prayer at the Church of Saint Taurinus | |||
ACV Siege of Paris Promotional Image 07.jpg|Eivor arrived to see Euphrasia keeping Queen Richardis hostage | |||
ACV Sister of Sorrow 7.jpg|Little Mother prepared to kill Queen Richardis | |||
ACV Sister of Sorrow 8.jpg|Euphrasia's death | |||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 04:21, 6 July 2025
Euphrasia (died 886) was a Frankish nun and a member of the Bellatores Dei. She was known to the populace as "Little Mother," who helped those inflicted with devils through "deliverance."
Biography[edit | edit source]
Kidnap of Queen Richardis[edit | edit source]
Not much is known about Euphrasia, except for her claim of being saved from burning alive by the spirit of Saint Taurinus as a child. By the 880s, she came to known as the moniker of "Little Mother", and was in charge of people receiving deliverance from places all around, such as Evreux and the village, Aquila. During her time, Euphrasia was personally responsible for the capture and attempted sacrificial murder of Queen Richardis.[1]
Around 886, in Evreux, "Little Mother" was heard to be at the Church of Saint Taurinus for prayers. Euphrasia introduced herself during the church sermon and detailed how she worked tirelessly to help those inflicted with demons and for them to seek deliverance. Unbeknownst to Euphrasia, jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan blended in to hear her prayers. During her prayers, Euphrasia hinted that salvation had no exceptions, whether one was prince or pauper. As everyone closed their eyes to pray silently, Euphrasia left during prayer. From the locals in the area, Little Mother was responsible for taking their familiars and worked to exercise out their "demons".[2]
Death[edit | edit source]
Before her prayers in Evreux, Euphrasia was sent a letter at her house. The letter showcased that she was part of the Bellatores Dei and she had Queen Richardis as her prisoner. The letter also detailed that her sanctum was in the town of Aquila. From Eivor's investigation, Euphrasia had her base of operations at the town's crypt. Within the crypt, there was an entrance to the Aquila Sewers, where Euphrasia's actions and certain torture devices of "deliverance" were found.[1]
Further into the sewers, Little Mother was in attendance at her sanctum, where Eivor spotted her and a bound Queen Richardis. Euphrasia condemned Richardis to death as she awaited her sacrificial knife. Euphrasia kept taunting and berating the queen, unknown to Eivor's presence. However, before she could act and kill Queen Richardis, Euphrasia was assassinated quickly by Eivor. As Eivor promptly released Richardis, the queen paid last rites to Euphrasia, before they both escaped.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Euphrasia -
Euphrasia led the prayer at the Church of Saint Taurinus -
Eivor arrived to see Euphrasia keeping Queen Richardis hostage -
Little Mother prepared to kill Queen Richardis -
Euphrasia's death
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Euphrasia's manner of death may be vary, as Eivor has the option to either attack her head-on, use the situational opportunities to get close, or stealthily assassinate the nun without raising any suspicion.
Euphrasia's name, meaning "good-cheer", is also the genus name of the flower eyebright. This might be an ironic reference to her method of death, being stabbed in the eye.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris (first appearance)
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]