Paola's Dream

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Paola's Dream was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.

Description

Eivor met a man calling his wife Paola. She decided to investigate.

Dialogue

Eivor came upon a beautiful castle.

• Jason: It is just how you imagined it!

Eivor approached.

• Jason: Hello, stranger.
• Eivor: What is this place?
• Jason: Do you like it? My wife and I constructed it from ancient stones. It is a house of dreams and memories, fashioned from gossamer and summer breezes.

The man led Eivor inside and waved to his wife, who was at a canvas, painting.

• Eivor: It is beautiful.
• Jason: Paola and I have traveled near and far. The things we've seen! And done! When I say "far" I mean to distant lands beyond your imagination. Each brick of this castle is a memory from our adventures.
• Eivor: You have gathered wisdom from your travels.
• Jason: I have, and it is this. It's all very well to prepare for tomorrow, but do not forget today. Today, this hour, this moment, is a precious gift. PPaola and I will look out from our window over the green of England and recall the hours of our travels. From our window we can relive our adventures. There she is, now. I must go to her.

Paola approached for a moment and Jason left with her.

• Eivor: I thank you for your words, friend.

Eivor found a note in the castle.

Note from Housebuilder:
Paola and Jason,

Thanks to you for your drawing, it was a great help. I have built many a house in my days, but as I worked on this one, I thought of your travels and travails.

I did my level best to put them in every stone.

Outcome

Eivor got a tour around the building and some wise words.

Behind the scenes

This mystery is based upon a real-life couple who were fans of the Assassin's Creed series. The building is based on a painting made by the real Paola, which can also be found hanging inside the house where Layla, Rebecca and Shaun reside. After a podcast, Jason became friends with Creative Director Ashraf Ismail. This mystery was added as a tribute to them, Paola died from an illness and Jason was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

References

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla