|
|
| Line 21: |
Line 21: |
|
| |
|
| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
| Eivor sought to protect her settlement and clan from a mysterious [[Edward, Earl of Westerna|Earl of Westerna]]. | | Eivor sought to protect [[Ravensthorpe]] and the [[Raven Clan]] from a mysterious [[Edward, Earl of Westerna|Earl of Westerna]]. |
|
| |
|
| ==Dialogue== | | ==Dialogue== |
| Eivor travelled towards the docks, where she found several of her clan warriors interrogating a soldier. | | Eivor travelled towards the docks and found several of her clan warriors interrogating a [[soldier]]. |
| *'''Raven Clan Warrior 1:''' ''Who do you work for? Who is your lord?'' | | *'''Raven Clan Warrior 1:''' ''Who do you work for? Who is your lord?'' |
| One of the members spotted Eivor approaching. | | One of the members spotted Eivor approaching. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 1.png|thumb|250px|Eivor is called to question a prisoner]] |
| *'''Raven Clan Warrior 2:''' ''Eivor, you should hear this.'' | | *'''Raven Clan Warrior 2:''' ''Eivor, you should hear this.'' |
| *'''Raven Clan Warrior 1:''' ''This bacraut and his friends had the foolish balls to raid [[Ravensthorpe]].'' | | *'''Raven Clan Warrior 1:''' ''This ''bacraut'' (asshole) and his friends had the foolish balls to [[raid]] Ravensthorpe.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Are the others dead?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are the others dead?'' |
| *'''Raven Clan Warrior 1:''' ''A few. Most of them escaped. They did not damage much but made off with some of our gear. Should I get [[Randvi]]?'' | | *'''Raven Clan Warrior 1:''' ''A few. Most of them escaped. They did not damage much but made off with some of our gear. Should I get [[Randvi]]?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''No, she has enough on her table. I'll handle this.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''No, she has enough on her table. I'll handle this.'' |
| Eivor approached the captive from behind. | | Eivor approached the captive from behind. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''So... you thought you would play at vikingr, little man? Are you prepared to go all the way?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''So... you thought you would play at ''vikingr'', little man? Are you prepared to go all the way?'' |
| The captive guard spit in response. | | The captive guard spit in response. |
| *'''Saxon Prisoner:''' ''You won't get anything out of me, Danish scum! I'll never talk!'' | | *'''Saxon Prisoner:''' ''You won't get anything out of me, Danish scum! I'll never talk!'' |
| Eivor leaned behind him and smirked. | | Eivor leaned behind him and smirked. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 2.png|thumb|250px|Eivor threatening the prisoner with torture]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I am [[Norse people|Norse]]. What makes you think I want to hear you talk? Maybe I'll take my payment in flesh.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I am [[Norse people|Norse]]. What makes you think I want to hear you talk? Maybe I'll take my payment in flesh.'' |
| Eivor stood up and turned to her fellow warriors. | | Eivor stood up and turned to her fellow warriors. |
| Line 43: |
Line 45: |
| *'''Saxon:''' ''No! Please! Don't cut off my leg! It was Sir Edward who wanted your stuff! He paid us to do it!'' | | *'''Saxon:''' ''No! Please! Don't cut off my leg! It was Sir Edward who wanted your stuff! He paid us to do it!'' |
| Hearing the reply, Eivor turned back and looked at the prisoner. | | Hearing the reply, Eivor turned back and looked at the prisoner. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 3.png|thumb|250px|The prisoner divulging information]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Sir Edward?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sir Edward?'' |
| *'''Saxon Prisoner:''' ''He's the Earl of Westerna, or that's what he calls himself. Said he hates [[Vikings]], your lot especially.'' | | *'''Saxon Prisoner:''' ''He's the Earl of Westerna, or that's what he calls himself. Said he hates [[Vikings]], your lot especially.'' |
| Line 49: |
Line 52: |
| Eivor turned towards her warriors. | | Eivor turned towards her warriors. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''You can take him to Randvi now. Maybe we can trade him for a [[pig]]. I'm off to check out this longship.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''You can take him to Randvi now. Maybe we can trade him for a [[pig]]. I'm off to check out this longship.'' |
| As the Raven Clan warriors took the Saxon prisoner away, Eivor departed from Ravensthorpe and made her way to the rendezvous point in [[Grantebridgescire]]. In the distance, Eivor spotted the longship spotting the Raven Clan banner and approached on foot. | | As the Raven Clan warriors took the Saxon prisoner away, Eivor departed from Ravensthorpe and made her way to the rendezvous point in [[Cambridgeshire|Grantebridgescire]]. In the distance, Eivor spotted the longship spotting the Raven Clan banner and approached on foot. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Our prisoner did not lie about this location. Fear breeds truth.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Our prisoner did not lie about this location. Fear breeds truth.'' |
| Eivor investigated a note held in place with a knife on the prow of the ship. | | Eivor investigated a note held in place with a knife on the prow of the ship. |
| *'''Reminder to All Sentries:'''<br>''- wear Dane uniforms AT ALL TIMES<br>- no personal items or clothing may be visible<br>- Dane accent is recommended but not required, ask Sigeweard for tips if needed<br>- any approaching ships or travelers must be reported IMMEDIATELY, avoiding alarms or loud shouting<br>- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SAIL THE LONGSHIP AGAIN''
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 4.png|thumb|250px|Eivor inspecting the longship]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Looks like they were planning to launch a [[raid]] dressed as Raven Clan ... and blame us for it.'' | | :'''Reminder to All Sentries:'''<br>''- wear Dane uniforms AT ALL TIMES<br>- no personal items or clothing may be visible<br>- Dane accent is recommended but not required, ask Sigeweard for tips if needed<br>- any approaching ships or travelers must be reported IMMEDIATELY, avoiding alarms or loud shouting<br>- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SAIL THE LONGSHIP AGAIN'' |
| Eivor investigated the myraid of shields on the side of the longship. | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Looks like they were planning to launch a raid dressed as Raven Clan ... and blame us for it.'' |
| | Eivor investigated the myriad of shields on the side of the longship. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''The [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxons]] must have stolen this longship. They added our clan banner but do not know how to mount shields.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''The [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxons]] must have stolen this longship. They added our clan banner but do not know how to mount shields.'' |
| Eivor then turned towards the bodies lying near a fallen tree log. She took a closer look at one of the body wearing the Raven Clan outfit in condition. | | Eivor then turned towards the bodies lying near a fallen tree log. She took a closer look at one of the body wearing the Raven Clan outfit in fine condition. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 5.png|thumb|250px|Eivor inspecting the "Raven Clan" bodies]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''This outfit is still in good shape. I'll reclaim it for our clan.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''This outfit is still in good shape. I'll reclaim it for our clan.'' |
| After collecting the outfit, she then investigate the scene of battle on the ground. | | After collecting the outfit, she then investigate the scene of battle on the ground. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''This was a slaughter, not a battle. Their wounds are very precise... and familiar.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''This was a slaughter, not a battle. Their wounds are very precise... and familiar.'' |
| Eivor then looked at one of the standing bodies impaled with a [[spear]]. As she squatted to take a closer look, three Saxons approached her from behind, with one calling out to her. | | Eivor then looked at one of the standing bodies impaled with a [[spear]]. As she squatted to take a closer look, three Saxons approached her from behind, with one calling out to her. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 6.png|thumb|250px|Eivor's investigation is interrupted by disguised Saxons]] |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary 1:''' ''You there! What happened here? Who killed the sentries?'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary 1:''' ''You there! What happened here? Who killed the sentries?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Not me.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Not me.'' |
| Line 66: |
Line 72: |
| Eivor stood up and turned towards them. | | Eivor stood up and turned towards them. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I would very much like to meet your Earl Edward.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I would very much like to meet your Earl Edward.'' |
| One of the Saxons stepped forward to speak to what seems to be their team leader. | | One of the Saxons stepped forward to their team leader. |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary 2:''' ''Ah, Captain, I think that's a real Viking.'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary 2:''' ''Ah, Captain, I think that's a real Viking.'' |
| The captain, hearing his comments and realising the situation, called for his men draw their weapons and prepare for battle. Eivor followed suit. | | The captain, hearing his comments and realizing the situation, called for his men draw their weapons and prepare for battle. Eivor followed suit. |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary:''' ''Drop your weapons, Dane, and submit to me!'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary:''' ''Drop your weapons, Dane, and submit to me!'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I'm Norse. And you will die for soiling the honor of the Raven Clan.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I'm Norse. And you will die for soiling the honor of the Raven Clan.'' |
| Just as they were about to fight, a bomb was thrown towards the Saxons, producing red smoke which shrouded their view and causing them to cough. The Saxons then fell one by one to an unknown individual with a [[Hidden Blade]]. As the smoke cleared, the individual withdrew her Hidden Blade and introduced herself. | | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 8.png|thumb|250px|A smoke bomb exploding at the Saxons' feet]] |
| | Just as they were about to fight, a [[Smoke screen bomb|smoke bomb]] was thrown towards the Saxons, producing a red cloud which shrouded their view and causing them to cough. The Saxons then fell one by one to an unknown individual with a [[Hidden Blade]]. As the smoke cleared, the individual withdrew her Hidden Blade and introduced herself. |
| *'''[[Roshan]]:''' ''You are true Raven Clan. My name is Roshan, and we share a common enemy.'' | | *'''[[Roshan]]:''' ''You are true Raven Clan. My name is Roshan, and we share a common enemy.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Sir Edward?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sir Edward?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''The Earl of Westerna is a puppet, manipulated by one called "[[Al-Si'la]]," a fitting title given her duplicitous nature. She belongs to an [[Order of the Ancients|order]] who employ disruption and strife to further their ends. Your clan is a tool in her schemes.'' | | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 10.png|thumb|250px|The smoke cloud parts to reveal Roshan]] |
| | *'''Roshan:''' ''The Earl of Westerna is a puppet, manipulated by one called "[[Al-Si'la]]", a fitting title given her duplicitous nature. She belongs to an [[Order of the Ancients|order]] who employ disruption and strife to further their ends. Your clan is a tool in her schemes.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I have met such weavers of intrigue before. And those who oppose them.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I have met such weavers of intrigue before. And those who oppose them.'' |
| Eivor lifted up her left arm which was armed with the Hidden Blade gifted by her [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson|brother]]. | | Eivor lifted up her left arm which was armed with the Hidden Blade gifted by her brother [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson|Sigurd]]. |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''I would consider the enemy of my enemy a friend. Let me guide you to where you can take your revenge on the Earl.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''I would consider the enemy of my enemy a friend. Let me guide you to where you can take your revenge on the Earl.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Lead the way.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Lead the way.'' |
| The two made their way up towards the hill, with Eivor following Roshan from behind. | | The two made their way up towards the hill, with Eivor following Roshan from behind. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 13.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Roshan walking up the hill]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''If this Al-Si'la seeks to wield my clan's honor as a weapon, she shall find it cuts both ways.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''If this Al-Si'la seeks to wield my clan's honor as a weapon, she shall find it cuts both ways.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Satisfy yourself with the Earl and leave Al-Si'la to me.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Satisfy yourself with the Earl and leave Al-Si'la to me.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Perhaps this task is best left to one who is young... to one more familiar with these lands.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Perhaps this task is best left to one who is young... to one more familiar with these lands.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''I was killing her kind before you were off your mother's teat. The Earl's death will draw her out. Leave the rest to me. That blade you wear upon your arm, where did you get it?'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''I was killing her kind before you were off your mother's teat. The Earl's death will draw her out. Leave the rest to me. That blade you wear upon your arm, [[Ammon|where]] did you get it?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''It was a gift. From my brother.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''It was a gift. From my brother.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Truly? Is he a--'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Truly? Is he a—'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''A great warrior and traveler who discovered many things. And yours?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''A great warrior and traveler who discovered many things. And yours?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Reclaimed after a long absence. The years without it were the hardest I've known.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Reclaimed after a long absence. The years without it were the hardest I've known.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Your endurance is impressive for one of your years, and I meant no disrespect when I offered to kill the one you--'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Your endurance is impressive for one of your years, and I meant no disrespect when I offered to kill the one you--'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''My blade has grown neither rusty nor dull. What I lack in brutish strength, I make up in quiet subtlety.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''My blade has grown neither rusty nor dull. What I lack in brutish strength, I make up in [[Blending|quiet subtlety]].'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I too can be silent when I choose.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I too can be silent when I choose.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Ha! You may be exceptional among your kind, child, but I am a lifetime ahead of you in that.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Ha! You may be exceptional among your kind, child, but I am a lifetime ahead of you in that.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''What do you know of Earl Edward? Why does he hate the Raven Clan so?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''What do you know of Earl Edward? Why does he hate the Raven Clan so?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''He blames you for the loss of his title and property. The very land where Ravensthorpe now stands.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''He blames you for the loss of his title and property. The very land where Ravensthorpe now stands.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''It was there for the taking, abandoned and uncared for. His quarrel is with those who came before us.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''It was there for the taking, abandoned and uncared for. His quarrel is with [[Great Heathen Army|those who came before us]].'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''It matters not to him. He hates all Vikings and will work with whomever will help discredit you and drive you from [[England]].'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''It matters not to him. He hates all Vikings and will work with whomever will help discredit you and drive you from [[England]].'' |
| The two reached a watchtower near Ravensburg. | | The two reached a watchtower near [[Ravensburg]]. |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''We will have a better view from atop this tower.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''We will have a better view from atop this tower.'' |
| Both Eivor and Roshan climbed the watchtower and directed their view towards the hillfort. | | Both Eivor and Roshan climbed the watchtower and directed their view towards the [[hillfort]]. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 14.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Roshan outside Ravensberg]] |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''That is where Al-Si'la and the Earl make camp.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''That is where Al-Si'la and the Earl make camp.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''At Ravensburg no less. They will choke on their arrogance.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''At Ravensburg no less. They will choke on their arrogance.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Al-Si'la's gold has built up the fort's defenses. It will be no easy thing to penetrate.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Al-Si'la's [[gold]] has built up the fort's defenses. It will be no easy thing to penetrate.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''A challenge for some perhaps, less so for me. Do you know what lies within its walls?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''A challenge for some perhaps, less so for me. Do you know what lies within its walls?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''If I described what I have learned, could you picture it with your mind's eye?'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''If I described what I have learned, could you picture it with your mind's eye?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I can do better.' [[Synin]]!' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I can do better. [[Sýnin]]!'' |
| Eivor called for her raven who flew towards the fort to take a good view of its inhabitants, including the Earl and Al-Si'la. | | Eivor called for her [[raven]] who flew towards the [[fort]] to take a good view of its inhabitants, the Earl, and Al-Si'la. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 15.png|thumb|250px|Sýnin flying over Ravensberg]] |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Listen carefully. The Saxons within the outer wall are less disciplined, relying on their Viking attire to deflect curiosity.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Listen carefully. The Saxons within the outer wall are less disciplined, relying on their Viking attire to deflect curiosity.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''They will not notice one more Viking among them. I could use the outfit I took off the dead Saxon at the longship.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''They will not notice one more Viking among them. I could use the outfit I took off the dead Saxon at the longship.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Very good! Also, some Saxons are engaged in tasks which could help you blend in.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Very good! Also, some Saxons are engaged in tasks which could help you blend in.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''What of the Earl? Where is he?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''What of the Earl? Where is he?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Within the heart of the encampment, he plays at holding court. But in truth, Al-Si'la keeps him leashed like a hungry dog.<br>The Earl's death must be loud and unmistakable. A clamor Al-Si'la cannot ignore.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Within the heart of the encampment, he plays at holding court. But in truth, Al-Si'la keeps him leashed like a hungry dog. The Earl's death must be loud and unmistakable. A clamor Al-Si'la cannot ignore.'' |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 18.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Roshan deciding on a plan]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''So, a silent approach with a noisome finish. This is your counsel?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''So, a silent approach with a noisome finish. This is your counsel?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Is your mind capable of balancing two conflicting ideas while orchestrating this necessary distraction?'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Is your mind capable of balancing two conflicting ideas while orchestrating this necessary distraction?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I could kill the Earl a hundred different ways while composing a great song for the ocasion. Do you have a preference?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I could kill the Earl a hundred different ways while composing a great song for the occasion. Do you have a preference?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''In the open, beneath that tree. Approach silently, then kill him in full view of his men. That will draw the spider out.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''In the open, beneath that tree. Approach silently, then kill him in full view of his men. That will draw the spider out.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I will create a commotion the gods could not ignore.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I will create a commotion the gods could not ignore.'' |
| Line 119: |
Line 131: |
| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|(Wear the Saxon disguise)= | | |-|(Wear the Saxon disguise)= |
| Eivor nodded his head and donned the stolen Raven Clan outfit. | | Eivor nodded her head and donned the stolen Raven Clan outfit. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 19.png|thumb|250px|A disguised Eivor sneaking into the fort]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''This disguise will help me play the imposter.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''This disguise will help me play the imposter.'' |
| Eivor then approached the fort, blending her way inside while eavesdropping on the coversation between the mercenaries. | | Eivor then approached the fort, blending her way inside while eavesdropping on the conversation between the mercenaries. |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary 3:''' ''Why is the Earl so obsessed with the Raven Clan?'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary 3:''' ''Why is the Earl so obsessed with the Raven Clan?'' |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary 4:''' ''They took his land or something, I dunno. Who cares so long as we're paid.'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary 4:''' ''They took his land or something, I dunno. Who cares so long as we're paid.'' |
| Line 127: |
Line 140: |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary 5:''' ''Have you seen that foreign bird, Al-Si'la? I wouldn't mind a slice of that.'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary 5:''' ''Have you seen that foreign bird, Al-Si'la? I wouldn't mind a slice of that.'' |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary 6:''' ''Way I hear it, she'd cut you ten ways to next week. Anyway, she rarely leaves that cabin of hers. Keeps it locked tight.'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary 6:''' ''Way I hear it, she'd cut you ten ways to next week. Anyway, she rarely leaves that cabin of hers. Keeps it locked tight.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''This area is heavily guarded. I need to take more care.''
| | Eivor eventually reached the main court of the fort and heard the Earl giving a speech. |
| Eivor eventually reached the main court of the fort, hearing the speeches by the Earl. | |
| *'''Earl of Westerna:''' ''With the riches we earn from these Viking raids, I will reclaim my lands and we shall all live like kings! We must take care not to show our hand until my plan reaches fruition! All gold and silver belong to us! Any writings you find are reserved for Al-Si'la!'' | | *'''Earl of Westerna:''' ''With the riches we earn from these Viking raids, I will reclaim my lands and we shall all live like kings! We must take care not to show our hand until my plan reaches fruition! All gold and silver belong to us! Any writings you find are reserved for Al-Si'la!'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''There is the Earl. To meet Roshan's challenge, I should strike from behind.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''There is the Earl. To meet Roshan's challenge, I should strike from behind.'' |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 23.png|thumb|250px|Eivor waiting for a moment to strike Edward]] |
| Eivor sneaked towards a bush near where the Earl was speaking, under the big tree mentioned by Roshan. | | Eivor sneaked towards a bush near where the Earl was speaking, under the big tree mentioned by Roshan. |
| *'''Earl of Westerna:''' ''if this venture is to succeed... and it will succeed... people must truly believe we are Vikings! We must adopt the mindset of these murderous, thieving barbarians! We must raid them as they have raided our lands! It's not enough to simply look like Vikings. We must get inside their heads!'' | | *'''Earl of Westerna:''' ''If this venture is to succeed... and it will succeed... people must truly believe we are Vikings! We must adopt the mindset of these murderous, thieving barbarians! We must raid them as they have raided our lands! It's not enough to simply look like Vikings. We must get inside their heads!'' |
| While the Earl continue to speak, Eivor took the chance to sneak behind and struck him down with her axe. She then pushed and dumped his body infront of the mercenaries. | | While the Earl continue to speak, Eivor took the chance to sneak behind and struck him down with her axe. She then pushed and dumped his body in front of the mercenaries. |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 24.png|thumb|250px|Eivor killing Edward]] |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''You want to be Vikings? Are your ready to die like a Viking? I am!'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''You want to be Vikings? Are your ready to die like a Viking? I am!'' |
| Stunned and in disarray by the Earl's death, the mercenaries fled the area. | | Stunned and in disarray by the Earl's death, the mercenaries fled the area. |
| Line 139: |
Line 153: |
| *'''Saxon Mercenary 8:''' ''The Vikings are attacking!'' | | *'''Saxon Mercenary 8:''' ''The Vikings are attacking!'' |
| Seeing the fleeing mercenaries, Eivor smirked and took notice of Al-Si'la, who came out of her cabin after hearing the commotion. | | Seeing the fleeing mercenaries, Eivor smirked and took notice of Al-Si'la, who came out of her cabin after hearing the commotion. |
| *'''Al-Si'la:''' Alhamdulillāh! (Thank God!) I have been held hostage by that animal!'' | | *'''Al-Si'la:''' Alhamdulillāh! ''(Thank [[Islam|God]]!) I have been held hostage by that animal!'' |
| Al-Si'la signaled Eivor to approach her as she secretly took out a knife and hid it behind her back, seeking to strike Eivor without her knowing. | | Al-Si'la signaled Eivor to approach her as she secretly took out a knife and hid it behind her back, seeking to strike Eivor without her knowing. |
| *'''Al-Si'la:''' ''Come closer, that I may look upon the face of my liberator!'' | | *'''Al-Si'la:''' ''Come closer, that I may look upon the face of my liberator!'' |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 29.png|thumb|250px|Roshan confirming she killed Al-Si'la]] |
| Meanwhile, Roshan, who had followed Eivor, approached from the top of the tree, and jumped down on Al-Si'la, killing her with her blade. | | Meanwhile, Roshan, who had followed Eivor, approached from the top of the tree, and jumped down on Al-Si'la, killing her with her blade. |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''It is done.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''It is done.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''[[Freyja]]'s might! To be that deadly after so many winters!'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''[[Freyja]]'s might! To be that deadly after so many winters!'' |
| | | |-|(Choose an outfit yourself)= |
| |-|Choose an outfit yourself)= | |
| | |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| With their objective completed, Eivor and Roshan regrouped at the watchtower. | | With their objective completed, Eivor and Roshan regrouped at the watchtower. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''That was a glorious sight, wise one. It was as though [[Hel]], Queen of the Underworld, descended from that tree.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''That was a glorious sight, wise one. It was as though [[Hel]], Queen of the [[Niflheimr|Underworld]], descended from that tree.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''I think I felt her in my bones. And not in any comforting way.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''I think I felt her in my bones. And not in any comforting way.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you...?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you...?'' |
| Line 156: |
Line 169: |
| Eivor sat down beside Roshan on a bench. | | Eivor sat down beside Roshan on a bench. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''So, now that your destiny is achieved, will you seek a more peaceful path?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''So, now that your destiny is achieved, will you seek a more peaceful path?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Al-Si'la was merely an obstacle on a long road. This is the real prize of the day.' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Al-Si'la was merely an obstacle on a long road. This is the real prize of the day.'' |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 30.png|thumb|250px|Roshan showing Eivor the scroll]] |
| Roshan took out a scroll. | | Roshan took out a scroll. |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''I'd retrieved it after I put that witch to rest.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''I'd retrieved it after I put that witch to rest.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''What is it?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''What is it?'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''The future. A seed to plant in [[Jerusalem]].'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''The future. A [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|seed]] to plant in [[Jerusalem]].'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''So the Fates are not finished with you.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''So the [[Fates]] are not finished with you.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Does it ever end? And you? Are you satisfied to have achieved your vengeance?'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Does it ever end? And you? Are you satisfied to have achieved your vengeance?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''My greatest satisfaction is knowing that the honor of the Raven Clan is unblemished and that my people are safe.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''My greatest satisfaction is knowing that the honor of the Raven Clan is unblemished and that my people are safe.'' |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''As it shall ever be, so long as you are their champion.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''As it shall ever be, so long as you are their champion.'' |
| | [[File:ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 31.png|thumb|250px|Roshan bids goodbye to Eivor]] |
| Roshan stood up, making her leave while parting ways with Eivor. | | Roshan stood up, making her leave while parting ways with Eivor. |
| *'''Roshan:''' ''Goodbye, Eivor Wolf-Kissed of the Raven Clan.'' | | *'''Roshan:''' ''Goodbye, Eivor Wolf-Kissed of the Raven Clan.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I wonder if I shall ever learn more of her story...'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I wonder if I shall ever learn more of her story...'' |
| | {{-}} |
| | ==Outcome== |
| | Eivor assisted Roshan in eliminating Edward, the so-called Earl of Westerna, and drawing out Al-Si'la for Roshan to assassinate. |
|
| |
|
| ==Outcome== | | ==Gallery== |
| Eivor assisted Roshan in eliminating Edward, the so-called Earl of Westerna and drawing out Al-Si'la for Roshan to assassinate. | | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 7.png|Eivor readies to fight the false Raven Clan members |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 9.png|Thick smoke obscuring Roshan and the false Raven Clan |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 12.png|Roshan agrees to help Eivor hunt Edward |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 16.png|Edward giving a speech on a stage |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 17.png|Al-Si'la watching Edward's speech |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 20.png|Eivor eavesdropping on a conversation |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 21.png|Eivor spotting Edward on his stage |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 22.png|Edward giving his speech |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 25.png|Edward's mercenaries flee before Eivor |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 26.png|Al-Si'la introduces herself to Eivor |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 27.png|Al-Si'la concealing a knife to murder Eivor |
| | ACV The Raven and the Cuckoo 28.png|Roshan in the tree above Al-Si'la |
| | </gallery> |
|
| |
|
| ==References== | | ==References== |
