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|locations = [[Avalon]], [[England]] | |locations = [[Avalon]], [[England]] | ||
|religion = [[Celtic mythology|Celtic Paganism]] | |religion = [[Celtic mythology|Celtic Paganism]] | ||
|notable = [[Niamh of Argyll]] | |notable = [[Niamh of Argyll]] | ||
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The '''Women of the Mist''' were a secretive group of [[Celts|Celtic]] witch-warriors that stemmed from the isle of [[Avalon]] and came into possession and guardianship of the mystic [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]] called [[Excalibur]], which | The '''Women of the Mist''' were a secretive group of [[Celts|Celtic]] witch-warriors that stemmed from the isle of [[Avalon]] and came into possession and guardianship of the mystic [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]] called [[Excalibur]], which was a sacred object to their people, their group, and their culture. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Before the 5th century, the Women of the Mist | ===Early history=== | ||
Before the 5th century, the Women of the Mist found the ancient Sword of Eden known as Excalibur. The witch-warriors used the sword as a way to determine their clan's next leader, who took the title of "[[the Lady]]".<ref name="Chapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' — Chapter 12</ref> In the 5th century, King [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] came across Avalon as well as the clan. After Arthur successfully retrieved Excalibur from the stone it had become lodged in, the Women of the Mist saw him as a good soldier for Avalon and remained in good faith with him. However, after Arthur gained new advisors in the form of the [[Order of the Ancients]], he grew distant from the witch-warriors.<ref name="Chapter 07">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 07</ref> | |||
It was during this time that one of Avalon's sons, [[Mordred]], came into power as one of Arthur's advisors and tried in vain to take Excalibur for himself, being stymied by the Women of the Mist. This incursion eventually led to the founding of the Women of the Mist's greatest foes, the [[Descendants of the Round Table]], who tried to take Excalibur to rule all of England.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> | |||
===Safeguarding Excalibur=== | |||
After Arthur's death, the Women of the Mist heard he had hidden Excalibur within a [[Isu Barracks|vault]] beneath [[Stonehenge]], away from the Order of the Ancients. Thus, the clan sent witch-warriors to guard the site and kill any intruders to prevent them from obtaining the sword.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> However, in the late 9th century, they could not stop the [[Norse people|Norse]] [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] from claiming the sword for herself.<ref name="Chapter 07"/> Meanwhile, the Women of the Mist kept training their warriors to withstand attacks from any invaders, which ranged from the Descendants to the recent arrivals of Viking [[raid]]ers.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> | |||
As time passed, the Women of the Mist took notice of Niamh's recent theft of Excalibur and caught sight of a "chase" between Niamh | ===Spying on the Hidden Ones=== | ||
Circa 878, the Women of the Mist's newest Lady sent notice to the witch-warrior [[Niamh of Argyll]] to infiltrate and gain some perspective on the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]], whose recent arrival in England concerned them.<ref name="Chapter 01">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 01</ref> Soon, the Women of the Mist noticed Niamh came back to Avalon as she conferred with The Lady about her recent transactions as well as mentions of Excalibur. Atop [[Glastonbury Tor]], Niamh was tasked by the Lady to retrieve the sword for their clan.<ref name="Chapter 07"/> | |||
During Niamh's mission, the Women of the Mist kept watch on both Niamh and the events transpiring in England. However, the Order of the Ancients' slaver [[Cyrus]] captured and interrogated one of their messengers about Excalibur at an Order "nunnery."<ref name="Chapter 11">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 11</ref> Niamh tried to free her fellow clanswoman as well as the other prisoners, but was caught and had to flee with only some of them.<ref name="Chapter 14">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 14</ref> | |||
===Recovering Excalibur=== | |||
As time passed, the Women of the Mist took notice of Niamh's recent theft of Excalibur and caught sight of a "chase" between Niamh, the Hidden One [[Hytham]], and the seeress [[Valka]] of the [[Raven Clan]]. Within the audience, the Women of the Mist saw Niamh seemingly lose the sword to Valka and Hytham, who then rode for the [[Hwithors|White Horse]] to burn it as a means of sacrifice.<ref name="Chapter 22">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 22</ref> High atop the hill, an audience gathered to watch Valka sacrifice Excalibur in a ritual, leading to the sword's apparent destruction.<ref name="Chapter 23">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 23</ref> | |||
However, the clan soon learned the truth when Niamh returned to Avalon with the real Excalibur, successfully bringing the sword back into the Women of the Mist's hands.<ref name="Chapter 24">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 24</ref> Weeks after the ruse of Excalibur's "destruction", which had fooled both the Order of the Ancients and the Descendants of the Round Table, the Women of the Mist invited Hytham and Valka to Avalon. There, Niamh was instated as the next Lady of Avalon after being "chosen" by Excalibur and secured an alliance between the clan and the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Chapter 25">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' — Chapter 25</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 01:55, 25 October 2025
The Women of the Mist were a secretive group of Celtic witch-warriors that stemmed from the isle of Avalon and came into possession and guardianship of the mystic Sword of Eden called Excalibur, which was a sacred object to their people, their group, and their culture.
History
Early history
Before the 5th century, the Women of the Mist found the ancient Sword of Eden known as Excalibur. The witch-warriors used the sword as a way to determine their clan's next leader, who took the title of "the Lady".[1] In the 5th century, King Arthur came across Avalon as well as the clan. After Arthur successfully retrieved Excalibur from the stone it had become lodged in, the Women of the Mist saw him as a good soldier for Avalon and remained in good faith with him. However, after Arthur gained new advisors in the form of the Order of the Ancients, he grew distant from the witch-warriors.[2]
It was during this time that one of Avalon's sons, Mordred, came into power as one of Arthur's advisors and tried in vain to take Excalibur for himself, being stymied by the Women of the Mist. This incursion eventually led to the founding of the Women of the Mist's greatest foes, the Descendants of the Round Table, who tried to take Excalibur to rule all of England.[1]
Safeguarding Excalibur
After Arthur's death, the Women of the Mist heard he had hidden Excalibur within a vault beneath Stonehenge, away from the Order of the Ancients. Thus, the clan sent witch-warriors to guard the site and kill any intruders to prevent them from obtaining the sword.[1] However, in the late 9th century, they could not stop the Norse Viking Eivor Varinsdottir from claiming the sword for herself.[2] Meanwhile, the Women of the Mist kept training their warriors to withstand attacks from any invaders, which ranged from the Descendants to the recent arrivals of Viking raiders.[1]
Spying on the Hidden Ones
Circa 878, the Women of the Mist's newest Lady sent notice to the witch-warrior Niamh of Argyll to infiltrate and gain some perspective on the Hidden Ones, whose recent arrival in England concerned them.[3] Soon, the Women of the Mist noticed Niamh came back to Avalon as she conferred with The Lady about her recent transactions as well as mentions of Excalibur. Atop Glastonbury Tor, Niamh was tasked by the Lady to retrieve the sword for their clan.[2]
During Niamh's mission, the Women of the Mist kept watch on both Niamh and the events transpiring in England. However, the Order of the Ancients' slaver Cyrus captured and interrogated one of their messengers about Excalibur at an Order "nunnery."[4] Niamh tried to free her fellow clanswoman as well as the other prisoners, but was caught and had to flee with only some of them.[5]
Recovering Excalibur
As time passed, the Women of the Mist took notice of Niamh's recent theft of Excalibur and caught sight of a "chase" between Niamh, the Hidden One Hytham, and the seeress Valka of the Raven Clan. Within the audience, the Women of the Mist saw Niamh seemingly lose the sword to Valka and Hytham, who then rode for the White Horse to burn it as a means of sacrifice.[6] High atop the hill, an audience gathered to watch Valka sacrifice Excalibur in a ritual, leading to the sword's apparent destruction.[7]
However, the clan soon learned the truth when Niamh returned to Avalon with the real Excalibur, successfully bringing the sword back into the Women of the Mist's hands.[8] Weeks after the ruse of Excalibur's "destruction", which had fooled both the Order of the Ancients and the Descendants of the Round Table, the Women of the Mist invited Hytham and Valka to Avalon. There, Niamh was instated as the next Lady of Avalon after being "chosen" by Excalibur and secured an alliance between the clan and the Hidden Ones.[9]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse (first appearance)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 12
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 07
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 01
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 11
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 14
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 22
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 23
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 24
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse — Chapter 25
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