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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| name = On Borrowed Time | | name = On Borrowed Time | ||
| image = ACV On Borrowed Time | | image = ACV On Borrowed Time 15.jpg | ||
| description = ''After finding out the truth of her summons from [[Hemming]] ''[[Jarl]]'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] accompanies [[Vili Hemmingson|Vili]] to talk to him about his future.'' | | description = ''After finding out the truth of her summons from [[Hemming]] ''[[Jarl]]'', [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] accompanies [[Vili Hemmingson|Vili]] to talk to him about his future.'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
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| next = [[Adorning the Adorned]]<br>{{c|concurrent}}<br>[[Of Blood and Gods]]<br>{{c|concurrent}}<br>[[Rowdy Raiders]]<br>{{c|concurrent}} | | next = [[Adorning the Adorned]]<br>{{c|concurrent}}<br>[[Of Blood and Gods]]<br>{{c|concurrent}}<br>[[Rowdy Raiders]]<br>{{c|concurrent}} | ||
| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
| location = [[Nottinghamshire|Snotinghamscire]], [[Northumbria]] | | location = [[Nottinghamshire|Snotinghamscire]], [[Northumbria|Kingdom of Jorvik]] | ||
| date = 876 | | date = c. 876 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''On Borrowed Time''' 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]]. | '''On Borrowed Time''' 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]]. | ||
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*'''Vili:''' ''There you are, come! Ride with me to the falls. They are [[Freyja]]'s gift to these unforgiving lands.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''There you are, come! Ride with me to the falls. They are [[Freyja]]'s gift to these unforgiving lands.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''All right. But if I don't faint at the sight of them, you have oversold the view.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''All right. But if I don't faint at the sight of them, you have oversold the view.'' | ||
Eivor and Vili | Eivor and Vili got on their horses and rode out of the fort. | ||
*'''Vili:''' ''You fight with impressive skill, I should say. I taught you well, I think.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''You fight with impressive skill, I should say. I taught you well, I think.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You taught me to fight empty air, Vili. And trees and snowdrift and the like.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You taught me to fight empty air, Vili. And trees and snowdrift and the like.'' | ||
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*'''Vili:''' ''That tower there ... it recalls the broken wall in [[Norway]], on the road to my uncle's, remember?'' | *'''Vili:''' ''That tower there ... it recalls the broken wall in [[Norway]], on the road to my uncle's, remember?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I do. I remember the bite of that winter's chill as we sheltered from the wind for hours. It was you who got us stuck there.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I do. I remember the bite of that winter's chill as we sheltered from the wind for hours. It was you who got us stuck there.'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 1.png|thumb|250px|Eivor riding alongside Vili]] | |||
*'''Vili:''' ''Searching for those [[chicken]]s you let loose before the [[Yule]] feast, I'll have you remember.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''Searching for those [[chicken]]s you let loose before the [[Yule]] feast, I'll have you remember.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It's good to ride with you again, Arse-Stick.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''It's good to ride with you again, Arse-Stick.'' | ||
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*'''Vili:''' (laugh) | *'''Vili:''' (laugh) | ||
*'''Eivor:''' (laugh) | *'''Eivor:''' (laugh) | ||
At a | At a crossroad, both warriors came across smoke coming from [[Stoneburgh]] in the distance. | ||
*'''Vili:''' ''Stoneburgh! Was [[Trygve]] not sent there by [[Hemming|Father]] to help? We must go!'' | *'''Vili:''' ''Stoneburgh! Was [[Trygve]] not sent there by [[Hemming|Father]] to help? We must go!'' | ||
Eivor and Vili rode to Stoneburgh, where Eivor met Trygve outside its perimeter. | Eivor and Vili rode to Stoneburgh, where Eivor met Trygve outside its perimeter. | ||
*'''Trygve:''' ''Eivor!'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''Eivor!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What happened?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What happened?'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 2.png|thumb|250px|Trygve reporting on the Picts fire attack on the settlement]] | |||
*'''Trygve:''' ''I came too late to stop this. The [[Picts]] set fires and ran. They mean to spite us! There are more people trapped within. Free them, Eivor!'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''I came too late to stop this. The [[Picts]] set fires and ran. They mean to spite us! There are more people trapped within. Free them, Eivor!'' | ||
Eivor nodded. | Eivor nodded. | ||
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Eivor looked around and saw a house on fire where the sound originated. | Eivor looked around and saw a house on fire where the sound originated. | ||
*'''Norse Man 1:''' ''Move quickly, please!'' | *'''Norse Man 1:''' ''Move quickly, please!'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 4.png|thumb|250px|Eivor rescuing a man trapped inside the house]] | |||
Eivor went inside the burning house and revived the man. | Eivor went inside the burning house and revived the man. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Leave your things! Get to Trygve, you will be safe with him.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Leave your things! Get to Trygve, you will be safe with him.'' | ||
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*'''Vili:''' ''Eivor! Over here!'' | *'''Vili:''' ''Eivor! Over here!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Vili? Where are you? Answer me!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Vili? Where are you? Answer me!'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 6.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor assisting Vili in moving away a pillar obstruction]] | |||
Eivor found Vili struggling with a obstacle blocking an exit of a burning house. Eivor helped to lift it. | Eivor found Vili struggling with a obstacle blocking an exit of a burning house. Eivor helped to lift it. | ||
*'''Vili:''' ''We need to clear a path!'' | *'''Vili:''' ''We need to clear a path!'' | ||
Eivor and Vili entered the burning home. | Eivor and Vili entered the burning home. | ||
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*'''[[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] Man 1:''' ''O, thank the [[Odin|All-Father]] ...'' | *'''[[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] Man 1:''' ''O, thank the [[Odin|All-Father]] ...'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hold on to me. I can get you out.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hold on to me. I can get you out.'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 7.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Vili checking on the last rescued villager]] | |||
Eivor and Vili brought the man and woman to safety, near Trygve. | Eivor and Vili brought the man and woman to safety, near Trygve. | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 1:''' ''O, thank you, Vili, thank you. I draw breath because of you.'' | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 1:''' ''O, thank you, Vili, thank you. I draw breath because of you.'' | ||
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*'''Trygve:''' ''I'm sorry, but you cannot endanger yourselves like this, lords. You have people to lead, a future to consider.'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''I'm sorry, but you cannot endanger yourselves like this, lords. You have people to lead, a future to consider.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The old man has wisdom, Vili. You have the full weight of this clan on your back.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The old man has wisdom, Vili. You have the full weight of this clan on your back.'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 8.jpg|thumb|250px|Vili and Trygve disputing their clan status]] | |||
*'''Vili:''' ''My father carries that weight. I do the fighting and feasting and I am expert at both. It is good to have you watching my back again, Eivor.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''My father carries that weight. I do the fighting and feasting and I am expert at both. It is good to have you watching my back again, Eivor.'' | ||
*'''Trygve:''' ''You see what I deal with, Eivor? The mind of a troll in the body of an [[Æsir]].'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''You see what I deal with, Eivor? The mind of a troll in the body of an [[Æsir]].'' | ||
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*'''Vili:''' ''That is your domain, Trygve. I don't wish to be seen as a savior and healer all in one afternoon. The waters at [[Kinder Downfall]] will soothe my wounds. If my father needs me, I'll be there.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''That is your domain, Trygve. I don't wish to be seen as a savior and healer all in one afternoon. The waters at [[Kinder Downfall]] will soothe my wounds. If my father needs me, I'll be there.'' | ||
Vili left quickly. | Vili left quickly. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Vili, stop...'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Vili, stop...'' | ||
*'''Trygve:''' ''Eivor ... wait a moment. Hemming Jarl has confided in you? About his health?'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''Eivor ... wait a moment. Hemming Jarl has confided in you? About his health?'' | ||
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*'''Vili:''' ''It's a cold, dark day,<br>[[Hel]]'s door is ajar.<br>Little cubs of mine, don't stray too far.<br>It's a cold, dark day, come sit by the hearth!<br>Come hear of the tales, from before your birth.<br>O'er the mountains, o'er the seas, the flame of [[Surtr]] grows...'' | *'''Vili:''' ''It's a cold, dark day,<br>[[Hel]]'s door is ajar.<br>Little cubs of mine, don't stray too far.<br>It's a cold, dark day, come sit by the hearth!<br>Come hear of the tales, from before your birth.<br>O'er the mountains, o'er the seas, the flame of [[Surtr]] grows...'' | ||
Eivor went and talked with Vili. | Eivor went and talked with Vili. | ||
*'''Vili:''' ''Eivor, you found my secret haunt.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''Eivor, you found my secret haunt.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I would be deaf to have not heard you singing. Your [[Raven|crow]]'s cackle could awaken the dead.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I would be deaf to have not heard you singing. Your [[Raven|crow]]'s cackle could awaken the dead.'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''Not a metaphor I'd use right now. Not in his state.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Not a metaphor I'd use right now. Not in his state.'' | ||
Vili paused. | Vili paused. | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 11.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Vili catching up]] | |||
*'''Vili:''' ''These waters are magnificent, no? They comfort and heal. They are Freyja's gift to man.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''These waters are magnificent, no? They comfort and heal. They are Freyja's gift to man.'' | ||
Vili walked back to the fire. | Vili walked back to the fire. | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''You have a chance to end on good terms with your father. I wasn't afforded the same luxury. Don't squander it.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You have a chance to end on good terms with your father. I wasn't afforded the same luxury. Don't squander it.'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''Vili! Vili, come fast!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''Vili! Vili, come fast!'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 12.jpg|thumb|250px|A clan member report to the two warriors' on Hemming's health]] | |||
Vili and Eivor reach the waterfall cliff's edge to meet the warrior below them. | Vili and Eivor reach the waterfall cliff's edge to meet the warrior below them. | ||
*'''Vili:''' ''Another attack?'' | *'''Vili:''' ''Another attack?'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''It's your father! He hasn't got long. Come to the longhouse!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 1:''' ''It's your father! He hasn't got long. Come to the longhouse!'' | ||
Vili's eyes widened as he left quickly. | Vili's eyes widened as he left quickly. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hemming Jarl is at the edge of death. I must see him before he goes.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hemming Jarl is at the edge of death. I must see him before he goes.'' | ||
Eivor followed and traveled to [[Hemthorpe]]. Eivor arrived and started to go to the settlement's longhouse as she passed by its residents. | Eivor followed and traveled to [[Hemthorpe]]. Eivor arrived and started to go to the settlement's longhouse as she passed by its residents. | ||
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Eivor neared closer to finding Hemming Jarl. | Eivor neared closer to finding Hemming Jarl. | ||
*'''Norse [[Soldier]] 1:''' ''Eivor. Hemming Jarl still clings to life.'' | *'''Norse [[Soldier]] 1:''' ''Eivor. Hemming Jarl still clings to life.'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 14.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor and Vili by Hemming's side]] | |||
Eivor arrived and found Hemming, lying on his bed. Vili joined besides his father, with Eivor behind him as Trygve sat nearby. | Eivor arrived and found Hemming, lying on his bed. Vili joined besides his father, with Eivor behind him as Trygve sat nearby. | ||
*'''Hemming:''' ''To see you both together again, like this. It recalls days long past. Makes me feel ... young again.'' | *'''Hemming:''' ''To see you both together again, like this. It recalls days long past. Makes me feel ... young again.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hold on to that feeling. And take it with you to the hall of the slain.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hold on to that feeling. And take it with you to the hall of the slain.'' | ||
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Vili mourned as Trygve appeared behind him. | Vili mourned as Trygve appeared behind him. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Vili...'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Vili...'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 16.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Vili mourning Hemming's death]] | |||
Vili held his father's hands together while Eivor and Trygve gave Vili space to mourn solely. | Vili held his father's hands together while Eivor and Trygve gave Vili space to mourn solely. | ||
*'''Trygve:''' ''We must prepare for the funeral.'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''We must prepare for the funeral.'' | ||
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Eivor went and talked with Trygve. | Eivor went and talked with Trygve. | ||
*'''Trygve:''' ''Eivor.'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''Eivor.'' | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 17.jpg|thumb|250px|Sunniva arriving to meet with Eivor and Trygve]] | |||
[[Sunniva]] walked into the conversation. | [[Sunniva]] walked into the conversation. | ||
*'''Sunniva:''' ''Drengr.'' | *'''Sunniva:''' ''Drengr.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sunniva, thank you for coming.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sunniva, thank you for coming.'' | ||
Sunniva and Eivor grasped each other's arms. | Sunniva and Eivor grasped each other's arms. | ||
*'''Trygve:''' ''Ah, the sight of old friends lets my heart rest easy.'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''Ah, the sight of old friends lets my heart rest easy.'' | ||
*'''Sunniva:''' ''We came as soon as we heard. Bearing gifts for Hemming Jarl.'' | *'''Sunniva:''' ''We came as soon as we heard. Bearing gifts for Hemming Jarl.'' | ||
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*'''Trygve:''' ''I pledged my life's oath to Hemming Jarl. There is nothing I would not do for him. The Althing must be held when the week is out and the funeral is done. The nobles of this shire will name Vili the jarl of our clan. This assumes they will be sober after a week of drinking and weeping.'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''I pledged my life's oath to Hemming Jarl. There is nothing I would not do for him. The Althing must be held when the week is out and the funeral is done. The nobles of this shire will name Vili the jarl of our clan. This assumes they will be sober after a week of drinking and weeping.'' | ||
Vili walked into the conversation. | Vili walked into the conversation. | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time | [[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 18.jpg|thumb|250px|The group discussing Hemming's funeral plans]] | ||
*'''Vili:''' ''It will be a grand funeral. Father will have a clear view of his lands from here. The flames will burn bright and tall for all the shire to see. You've done well, Trygve.'' | *'''Vili:''' ''It will be a grand funeral. Father will have a clear view of his lands from here. The flames will burn bright and tall for all the shire to see. You've done well, Trygve.'' | ||
*'''Trygve:''' ''This was his favorite spot in the shire. I suppose we should get started. Our guests need looking after.'' | *'''Trygve:''' ''This was his favorite spot in the shire. I suppose we should get started. Our guests need looking after.'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''I should look over the gift first. It must be worthy of Hemming Jarl.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I should look over the gift first. It must be worthy of Hemming Jarl.'' | ||
Vili left to tend to his gift. | Vili left to tend to his gift. | ||
[[File:ACV On Borrowed Time | [[File:ACV On Borrowed Time 19.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor confiding in Sunniva on the Hemmingsons leadership troubles]] | ||
*'''Sunniva:''' ''There is a heaviness to your look, Eivor. What troubles you?'' | *'''Sunniva:''' ''There is a heaviness to your look, Eivor. What troubles you?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hemming desired my counsel before he died. Wanted my opinion on the future of this clan's leadership.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hemming desired my counsel before he died. Wanted my opinion on the future of this clan's leadership.'' | ||
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==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Eivor rescued trapped survivors from the fires in Stoneburgh and then met with Vili at Kinder Downfall. Afterwards, Eivor and Vili rushed to Hemming, who died among his friends and family. Later, his clan and allies helped with the preparations of Hemming's funeral. | Eivor rescued trapped survivors from the fires in Stoneburgh and then met with Vili at Kinder Downfall. Afterwards, Eivor and Vili rushed to Hemming, who died among his friends and family. Later, his clan and allies helped with the preparations of Hemming's funeral. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACV On Borrowed Time 3.jpg|Trygve watched as Eivor and Vili set off to rescue the trapped villagers | |||
ACV On Borrowed Time 9.png|Eivor arriving at Kinder Downfall | |||
ACV On Borrowed Time 10.jpg|Eivor met with Vili in the cavern | |||
ACV On Borrowed Time 20.png|Eivor leaving to prepare for the funeral | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
On Borrowed Time 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 met with Vili to talk about his role as future jarl.
At Ulkerthorpe Fort, Eivor found Vili and talked with him.
Eivor and Vili got on their horses and rode out of the fort.
At a crossroad, both warriors came across smoke coming from Stoneburgh in the distance.
Eivor and Vili rode to Stoneburgh, where Eivor met Trygve outside its perimeter.
Eivor nodded.
Eivor entered the settlement and heard a man cry out.
Eivor looked around and saw a house on fire where the sound originated.
Eivor went inside the burning house and revived the man.
Eivor left to find more injured.
Eivor passed by a scared child.
Eivor went inside the burning house and broke down the door.
Eivor saw the mother unresponsive and the dad struggling. Eivor saved the dad from the house being burned down.
Eivor left to find more surivors.
Eivor revived this man.
Nearby, Eivor broke into a supply area and saved two women from the fires.
Eivor left and saw another woman in peril.
Eivor revived this woman.
After Eivor saved who she can, Vili called out for her.
Eivor signaled to more survivors.
Eivor found Vili struggling with a obstacle blocking an exit of a burning house. Eivor helped to lift it.
Eivor and Vili entered the burning home.
Eivor and Vili carried the woman and man, respectively, out of the house.
Eivor and Vili brought the man and woman to safety, near Trygve.
Vili left quickly.
Eivor left to find Vili. Eivor later traveled and neared closer to Kinder Downfall.
Eivor noticed a little light behind the waterfall. Eivor went forward and found Vili, singing, in his hideout.
Eivor went and talked with Vili.
Vili paused.
Vili walked back to the fire.
Eivor stood up and sat besides Vili.
Vili and Eivor reach the waterfall cliff's edge to meet the warrior below them.
Vili's eyes widened as he left quickly.
Eivor followed and traveled to Hemthorpe. Eivor arrived and started to go to the settlement's longhouse as she passed by its residents.
Eivor and Vili entered the longhouse to find Hemming Jarl.
Eivor neared closer to finding Hemming Jarl.
Eivor arrived and found Hemming, lying on his bed. Vili joined besides his father, with Eivor behind him as Trygve sat nearby.
Hemming took his last breath as Vili kneeled at his side.
Vili mourned as Trygve appeared behind him.
Vili held his father's hands together while Eivor and Trygve gave Vili space to mourn solely.
Trygve nodded in agreement and left to prepare the funeral. Time passed as the preparations were made. Meanwhile, Eivor went to Vili, who still sat at the deathbed of his father.
Vili remained in grief as Eivor started to leave.
Eivor began to leave and found a note on a table nearby.
Eivor started to travel to Odin's Rest. Upon arrival, Eivor overheard one of the attendees.
Eivor found Trygve on top of Hemming's pyre.
Eivor went and talked with Trygve.
Sunniva walked into the conversation.
Sunniva and Eivor grasped each other's arms.
Vili walked into the conversation.
Trygve left to complete the funeral preparations.
Vili left to tend to his gift.
Eivor started to leave and stopped momentarily.
Sunniva nodded as Eivor left.
Eivor rescued trapped survivors from the fires in Stoneburgh and then met with Vili at Kinder Downfall. Afterwards, Eivor and Vili rushed to Hemming, who died among his friends and family. Later, his clan and allies helped with the preparations of Hemming's funeral.
