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'''Nolwenn''' was a {{Wiki|Bretons|Breton}} [[Smuggling|smuggler]] who operated in [[Francia|West Francia]] during the 9th century. She was a romantic interest of [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] and a friend of Queen [[Richardis]] of Francia.
'''Nolwenn''' was a {{Wiki|Bretons|Breton}} [[Smuggling|smuggler]] who operated in [[Francia|West Francia]] during the 9th century. She was a romantic interest of [[Toka Sinricsdottir]] and a friend of Queen [[Richardis]] of Francia.
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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Not much is known about Nolwenn, but she was in a romantic relationship with [[Vikings|Viking]] ''[[jarl]]skona'' Toka Sinricsdottir. The relationship ended once Nolwenn left Toka abruptly and stole her necklace in the process.<ref name="HonorandEnemies">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] − [[The Siege of Paris]]'' − [[Honor and Enemies]]</ref>
A native of {{Wiki|Brittany}} in what is now northwestern [[France]], Nolwenn made a name for herself as a smuggler in the city of [[Paris]] in West Francia, smuggling goods and messages in and out of the city. It was such that by the 880s, she had familiarized herself with the city's layout and know its every entry and weakness.<ref name="AHiddenWeakness">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] − The Siege of Paris'' − [[A Hidden Weakness]]</ref> Sometime prior to 886, Nolwenn had a brief romantic relationship with Toka Sinricsdottir, a Viking from [[Elgring Clan]] based in [[Melunois]]. The relationship ended once Nolwenn left Toka abruptly and stole her necklace in the process.<ref name="HonorandEnemies">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris'' − [[Honor and Enemies]]</ref>


===The Siege of Paris===
Nolwenn was also a close friend of Queen Richardis, the wife of King [[Charles the Fat]]. After the Viking attacks around Paris and region left many parts of the city in despair and plague ridden, Richardis sought Nolwenn's aid to provide medicine and food to the local population. They would use a warehouse near [[Saint-Julien]] as a way to rendezvous without being discovered.<ref name="AHiddenWeakness" />
Nolwenn was mentioned by Toka as a possible guide about the weakness within [[Paris]]. However, Nolwenn was untraceable as Toka and her had a falling out. Nevertheless, Nolwenn became the objective for Eivor to find.<ref name="HonorandEnemies"/>


At the [[Flooded Slums]], Nolwenn left a drunk in charge of guarding her warehouse. At the warehouse, supplies and weapons procured by Nolwenn were found by the investigative Viking ''jarlskona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]]. A note from Queen [[Richardis]] was found to Nolwenn and it asked the smuggler for more supplies and medicine at [[Saint-Julien]]. From a conversation between Richardis and Eivor, Nolwenn's location was determined by the young prince, [[Bernard]]. With Bernard's guidance, Nolwenn's last sight was near the sewers underneath the slums.<ref name="AHiddenWeakness">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris'' − [[A Hidden Weakness]]</ref>
===Assisting Eivor===
[[File:ACV A Hidden Weakness 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Nolwenn providing Eivor the information she needed]]
Because of her familiarity with the city layout, Nolwenn was sought out by the Viking [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]], who had been sent by Toka to seek her out for a possible weakness in the city walls. Eivor managed to track down Nolwenn with help from Richardis and [[Bernard]], eventually finding her in the tunnels struggling against several [[bandit]]s. After the bandits were killed, Nolwenn thanked Eivor for her assistance and learned that Eivor had sought her for help in preparation for their [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|siege]]. After some reluctance, Nolwenn eventually provided Eivor the information of weakened bridges connected to the city, suggesting by the destroying them would allow the Viking [[longship]]s to encircle the city easily. With her aid given, Nolwenn left the tunnels.<ref name="AHiddenWeakness"/>


While Eivor investigated the slums' sewers, Nolwenn was heard arguing with a group of [[Franks|Frankish]] [[soldier]]s. After their arguing, Nolwenn faced against the soldiers and defeated them, once Eivor joined against the soldiers. After killing the soldiers, Nolwenn asked who helped her. After introducing themselves, Nolwenn was asked why Eivor came to see her. Nolwenn gave the information about the [[Wooden Bridge]]'s weak infrastructure to Eivor. Nolwenn soon left Eivor as she readied herself for the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|siege]].<ref name="AHiddenWeakness"/>
Nolwenn became present during the siege as she called out to Eivor. From their interaction, Nolwenn led Eivor down through the tunnels, going to the [[Palais de Justice|Palais de la Cité]]. After their arrival, Nolwenn left Eivor and wished her luck on her mission.<ref name="CountofParis">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris'' − [[The Count of Paris]]</ref>


Nolwenn became present during the siege as she called out to Eivor. From their interaction, Nolwenn led Eivor down through the tunnels, going to the [[Palais de Justice|Palais de la Cité]]. After their arrival, Nolwenn left Eivor and wished her luck on her mission.<ref name="CountofParis">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris'' − [[The Count of Paris]]</ref>
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">
ACV A Hidden Weakness 6.png|Nolwenn meeting Eivor for the first time
ACV A Hidden Weakness 7.png|Eivor asking Nolwenn for her aid
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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Revision as of 17:17, 23 November 2021

Nolwenn was a Breton smuggler who operated in West Francia during the 9th century. She was a romantic interest of Toka Sinricsdottir and a friend of Queen Richardis of Francia.

Biography

Early life

A native of Brittany in what is now northwestern France, Nolwenn made a name for herself as a smuggler in the city of Paris in West Francia, smuggling goods and messages in and out of the city. It was such that by the 880s, she had familiarized herself with the city's layout and know its every entry and weakness.[1] Sometime prior to 886, Nolwenn had a brief romantic relationship with Toka Sinricsdottir, a Viking from Elgring Clan based in Melunois. The relationship ended once Nolwenn left Toka abruptly and stole her necklace in the process.[2]

Nolwenn was also a close friend of Queen Richardis, the wife of King Charles the Fat. After the Viking attacks around Paris and region left many parts of the city in despair and plague ridden, Richardis sought Nolwenn's aid to provide medicine and food to the local population. They would use a warehouse near Saint-Julien as a way to rendezvous without being discovered.[1]

Assisting Eivor

Nolwenn providing Eivor the information she needed

Because of her familiarity with the city layout, Nolwenn was sought out by the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan, who had been sent by Toka to seek her out for a possible weakness in the city walls. Eivor managed to track down Nolwenn with help from Richardis and Bernard, eventually finding her in the tunnels struggling against several bandits. After the bandits were killed, Nolwenn thanked Eivor for her assistance and learned that Eivor had sought her for help in preparation for their siege. After some reluctance, Nolwenn eventually provided Eivor the information of weakened bridges connected to the city, suggesting by the destroying them would allow the Viking longships to encircle the city easily. With her aid given, Nolwenn left the tunnels.[1]

Nolwenn became present during the siege as she called out to Eivor. From their interaction, Nolwenn led Eivor down through the tunnels, going to the Palais de la Cité. After their arrival, Nolwenn left Eivor and wished her luck on her mission.[3]

Gallery

  • Nolwenn meeting Eivor for the first time
    Nolwenn meeting Eivor for the first time
  • Eivor asking Nolwenn for her aid
    Eivor asking Nolwenn for her aid

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris − A Hidden Weakness
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris − Honor and Enemies
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris − The Count of Paris
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