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| | name = Twists and Turns | | | name = Twists and Turns |
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| | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] |
| | location = [[Essex]], [[Wessex|Kingdom of Wessex]] | | | location = [[Essex]], [[Wessex|Kingdom of Wessex]] |
| | date = August 877 | | | date = 875 |
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| '''Twists and Turns''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. | | '''Twists and Turns''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. |
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| ==Dialogue== | | ==Dialogue== |
| TBA
| | Eivor traveled to the Hunter's Meet to find Birstan, talking with his dog, Percy. |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''No trouble bestirs your heart, do they, Percy? All you think of is what next to eat. How I envy you. There, there, old hound. Hold faith, for soon we'll be hunting.'' |
| | Eivor spoke with the [[ealdorman]]. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Birstan. [[Estrid]] said you'd be here.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Eivor, dearheart! You who drew back the [[Eros' Bow|bow]] of [[Eros]] and reunited me with my one true love.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Have your [[thegn]]s asked why you do not look for Estrid?'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Pish! They have asked, yes. I said it was hopeless. Then I lay upon my couch sobbing and wailing. A pretty show.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''That may not be enough.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Tut tut! The winds are soft upon our faces, and I am far from the whispering doors of [[Colchester|Colcestre]]. Come, let's hunt!'' |
| | Eivor followed Birstan to hunt. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''What are we hunting now?'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''[[Wild Boar|Boar]]! A majestic animal, don't you think? Driven by a fierce fire, blazing eyes, and [[sword]]-tusks.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I once knew a strong-armed [[shieldmaiden]] who rode a boar into battle! She named it Bristle-bold.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''How wondrously strange! Your tales are worthy of the hearing. We'll not ride our boars but eat them! A feast in [[Alfida]]'s honor. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''A feast for your mistress? Birstan, if this ruse falls apart, King [[Alfred the Great|Aelfred]] will strip you of your title. Our alliance would be worthless.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Have no fear! I shall be discreet! We will eat and sup at my hall with a few friends and family. It is there our friendship will be sealed.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''So soon after Lammas. Will people there not recognize me?'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''No, you are just one more [[Denmark|Dane]]! And in that chaos, who remembers anything but the screams of dear Estrid?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''These are your lands. I trust in your judgment. And how is Alfida?'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''She is a firebrand! We have rekindled our love as if we were teenagers. Even [[Eluric]] is a welcome addition. A younger brother to me, yet more alike to a son. The things I should like to teach him. Ah, this is the spot, the best boar here!'' |
| | Eivor and Birstan hunt the boars. |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Look at that fat hog! He'll make a delicious roast. They are fearsome beasts. But tasty! Come on, the feast table won't fill itself! I shall suck the scrumptious marrow from your bones, you porcine devil! You will serve my love well, hog. A haunch worthy of her arrival.'' |
| | [[File:ACV Eivor Birstan Talk After Hunt.jpg|thumb|250px|AFter hunting, Eivor and Birstan discuss their plans going well]] |
| | Eivor and Birstan killed enough boars. |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''My bow-arm aches! We did well, Eivor.'' |
| | Eivor spoke with Birstan. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''A good hunt, Birstan.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''And enough for one day I think. Even my thegns will not go hungry with this catch, and they are as voracious as [[wolf|wolves]] snatching at my carcass!'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''They may give you grief, but I've been nothing but amused. They're a welcome change to warring [[jarl]]s and piss-sodden politics.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''You have brought us all true happiness, Eivor. I thank you, from the bottom of a heart full up from joy.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Birstan, the heart-hound who sought his true love by searching the sad haven of his memory and finding her there.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Beautifully said, my friend! Beautifully said. Come Percy, you hapless hound! Barely a boar worried, I do not know why I keep you in my employ.'' |
| | Eivor and Birstan leave the hunt. |
| | *'''[[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] Man 1:''' ''Our lord is back! Gather up, men! Let's go collect the fruits of the master's hunt.'' |
| | :Eivor may have stayed with Birstan instead of leaving to meet Alfida and him later. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''What are your plans for Essexe and your family?'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''There is much that is new in this old fling. Alfida is changed ... the girl I fell in love with lies behind years of hardship.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''And Eluric?'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''A soft lad, but with a heart as stout as his sister's. Their closeness does them both credit. The way he looks at me is often strange. His eyes furtive and downcast, like a hound waiting for his master's crop. It worries me, to be honest. Can I be both a brother to him and love to his sister?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Give him time, Birstan. He had his sister to himself all his life.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Yes, yes. But tell me, Eivor. Did you succumb to my flighted bird's charms? She can turn one atremble with her eyes.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''You're talking of Estrid?'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Do not be coy. It does not suit you.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''It's not coyness that keeps me quiet, Birstan. We grew close. I won't say more.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Fair enough. I should not pry. All that to say, I am only glad she has found a chance at happiness again. [[Christianity|Lord]] knows I could not give her that. But these are grim thoughts, and I will not let them lay their cold grip upon me. Tonight we feast and celebrate!'' |
| | Eivor and Birstan arrived at the [[Ealdorman's House]] in Colcestre. |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Home and hearth never used to stir the soul as the hunt did. But now my Alfida is here, all is changed.'' |
| | They entered the upper left room, where Alfida awaited worriedly. |
| | *'''Alfida:''' ''Birstan! You promised we would never be apart, not for one waking or sleeping moment! And already you're sneaking out to hunt!'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''For the feast, sweetling. We owe our mutual friend a great debt. One that I promised to repay over suckling pig and ale.'' |
| | Eluric entered the room. |
| | *'''Eluric:''' ''Sister, have you forgotten where you are?'' |
| | *'''Alfida:''' ''I have a right to happiness, Eluric! Or am I to play nursemaid forever, you ungrateful [[dog|pup]]?'' |
| | *'''Eluric:''' ''Happiness, yes. But you embarrass yourself nightly, heaving and sweating with this ham hock!'' |
| | *'''Alfida:''' ''Hold your tongue, boy! Lest we both speak our truths!'' |
| | *'''Eluric:''' ''What truth have you to speak? That you've returned to this fickle man who abandoned you years ago for a a [[Francia|Frankish]] pet? A woman he paid this Dane to abduct in that Lammas shadow play?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Mind yourself, boy.'' |
| | *'''Eluric:''' ''Or that you let him sniff and paw you and take him to your bed on a promise of nothing? The whole of Essexe whispers now! He's married still, his wife freshly stolen, and you are no more than ... than his...'' |
| | *'''Alfida:''' ''I am the mother of his child, you whelp!'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Child? Alfida...?'' |
| | Eluric figured out that Alfida and Birstan are his real parents and became angry. |
| | *'''Alfida:''' ''Please, my boy, I ...'' |
| | *'''Eluric:''' ''I will never forgive you for this. Never!'' |
| | Alfida fell to her knees, sobbing, as Birstan comforted her. One of Birstan's man came in as Eluric left. |
| | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''My lord! Joyous news! God smiles upon us this very day! Estrid has been found by Aelfred's men. They ride to her rescue as we speak!'' |
| | [[File:ACV Eluric Alfida, Eivor Birstan Tempers Arise.jpg|thumb|250px|Eluric learns the truth of his parentage]] |
| | The man left as tensions arose. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I will not let this plan be undone.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Nothing is safe until they are away to Francia.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I will fix this, and one day, I will call on you, and you will come.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''You can count on it, my friend.'' |
| | Eivor left the room. |
| | *'''Alfida:''' ''I wanted to tell you so many times.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''Hush, angel. Do not fret so.'' |
| | *'''Alfida:''' ''He hates me. What have I done? We must go after him.'' |
| | *'''Birstan:''' ''He will not stray far, [[sheep|lamb]]. Much has been said this day. But if ... if he is my son ... our son ... we must believe he will return to us.'' |
| | Eivor left to aid Estrid and Rollo. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Estrid is so close to freedom. I hope I am not too late.'' |
| | Eivor found and shouted to Rollo at [[Wulfaswic]]. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Rollo! Aelfred's men have found you!'' |
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| | |-|Lork was there= |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''What? How can this be?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''[[Lork]], stand by Estrid, guard her with your life. If she is taken, all is lost for us and Birstan.'' |
| | *'''Lork:''' ''Come, lady. It would not do for them to take you back. Watch out!'' |
| | Arrows flew and Lork sacrificed himself for Estrid. |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''Lork! [[Odin]], no!'' |
| | |-|Gerhild was there= |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''What? Found us how? Were we betrayed?'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''[[Gerhild]], you protect Estrid. If she is taken, all is lost for Birstan.'' |
| | Arrows flew and missed Rollo and Eivor. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''They will skewer us like suckling [[pig]]s!'' |
| | *'''Gerhild:''' ''Saxons! We have your whore-queen! Come take her.'' |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''Gerhild ... you fetid blood-blister! Was it you?'' |
| | Gerhild held Estrid hostage and arrows flew as one hit Estrid's side. |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''Treacherous she-wolf! Damn you!'' |
| | </tabber> |
| | *'''Anglo-Saxon [[Soldier]] 1:''' ''Release the woman, Danes! If she's unharmed, we may let some of you live.'' |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''Here come the bastards! Protect Estrid, prepare the ship!'' |
| | *'''Anglo-Saxon Soldier 2:''' ''Kill Rollo the Imprudent!'' |
| | *'''Anglo-Saxon Soldier 3:''' ''Stop that ship from sailing!'' |
| | *'''[[Norsemen|Norse]] Warrior 1:''' ''Look to the north! More Saxons!'' |
| | After the Saxons were defeated, Eivor spoke with Estrid. |
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|Lork died= |
| | *'''Estrid:''' ''Eivor!'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Estrid. I promised I would free you of your life in Wessex. Francia awaits your return. Go now, with Aegir's blessing.'' |
| | *'''Estrid:''' ''I will miss you, Eivor.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''When winter is past, summer will come and wind you in a flowered skirt. For you are beauty and shall not wither.'' |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''Goddess [[Freyja]], give me more of that!'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Come. Take care of her, Rollo Stoutheart. And if you find yourself on England's shores again, I will expect you in my hall.'' |
| | |-|Gerhild died= |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Estrid!'' |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''Gods! Gerhild the traitor? I should have listened to my gut! I always hated the way she carried herself, glared at me. This is my fault, Estrid. Mine alone.'' |
| | *'''Estrid:''' ''Stop chiding yourself, Rollo. You could not have known it would come to this.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Can you move? I can pull the arrow from you, but I fear what pain it will cause.'' |
| | *'''Estrid:''' ''I can stand ... If I can lean upon you, Rollo?'' |
| | *'''Rollo:''' ''If we stay here, we die. Come, sweet bird, I'll take you to the ship, and we'll tend your wounds. You will see Francia yet.'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''When winter is past, summer will come and wind you in a flowered skirt. For you are beauty and shall not wither. Take care of her, Rollo Stoutheart. And if you find yourself on England's shores again, I will welcome you in my hall.'' |
| | </tabber> |
| | Estrid and Rollo leave by ship for Francia. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Good. They are safe. Birstan got his end of the bargain, and Estrid is to Francia. I should return to [[Randvi]]. |
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| ==Outcome== | | ==Outcome== |
| Eivor helped Rollo to fend off [[soldier]]s sent by King [[Alfred the Great|Aelfred]], allowing him to secure [[Estrid]] back to [[Francia]]. | | Eivor helped Rollo to fend off soldiers sent by King Aelfred, allowing him to secure Estrid back to Francia. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |