Eivor Varinsdottir: Difference between revisions
imported>Lady Kyashira m Better to wait for more info rather than speculating. |
imported>Lady Kyashira mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
{{Stub}} | {{Stub}} | ||
[[File:ACV_Eivor_Promotional_Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional Art of Eivor]] | [[File:ACV_Eivor_Promotional_Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional Art of Eivor]] | ||
'''Eivor''' was a [[Viking]] from [[Norway]] who participated in viking raids in [[England]].<ref>Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). [https://sea.mashable.com/entertainment/10349/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-valhalla-after-an-8-hour-bosslogic-livestream Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream]. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.</ref> They<ref>Ubisoft (30-04-2020). [https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla/news-updates/zp9xRC5VBA3SIgAAAxPPi/assassins-creed-valhalla-become-a-legendary-viking-raider ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA – BECOME A LEGENDARY VIKING RAIDER]. Ubisoft.com. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.</ref> were also in possession of a [[Hidden Blade]], using it in combat against the Anglo-Saxons.<ref>{{Youtube|rKjUAWlbTJk|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer|UC0KU8F9jJqSLS11LRXvFWmg|Ubisoft}}</ref> | '''Eivor''' was a [[Viking]] from [[Norway]] who participated in viking raids in [[England]] against the King [[Alfred the Great]].<ref>Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). [https://sea.mashable.com/entertainment/10349/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-valhalla-after-an-8-hour-bosslogic-livestream Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream]. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.</ref> They<ref>Ubisoft (30-04-2020). [https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla/news-updates/zp9xRC5VBA3SIgAAAxPPi/assassins-creed-valhalla-become-a-legendary-viking-raider ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA – BECOME A LEGENDARY VIKING RAIDER]. Ubisoft.com. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.</ref> were also in possession of a [[Hidden Blade]], using it in combat against the Anglo-Saxons.<ref>{{Youtube|rKjUAWlbTJk|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer|UC0KU8F9jJqSLS11LRXvFWmg|Ubisoft}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
| Line 16: | Line 16: | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
The name Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name derived from either Proto-Norse ''auja'', believed to mean 'good luck', or ''*warjaʀ'', meaning 'defender'. It may also come from the combination of Old Norse words ''ey-'' or ''øy-'' (meaning 'island') and ''-varr'' (meaning 'careful').<ref>{{WP|Eivor}}</ref> | The name Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name derived from either Proto-Norse ''auja'', believed to mean 'good luck', or ''*warjaʀ'', meaning 'defender'. It may also come from the combination of Old Norse words ''ey-'' or ''øy-'' (meaning 'island') and ''-varr'' (meaning 'careful').<ref>{{WP|Eivor}}</ref> | ||
According to Creative Director [[Ashraf Ismail]], the name is pronounced as Ay-vor.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AshrafAIsmail/status/1255897633832534019 Ashraf Ismail on Twitter]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 02:48, 1 May 2020
|
You cannot know anything. Only suspect. This article contains content from pre-release sources that may or may not be reflective of canon upon release. This article therefore likely contains spoilers. |
|
Where are the paintings? This article is in need of more images and/or better quality pictures from official media in order to achieve a higher status. You can help the Assassin's Creed Wiki by uploading better images on this page. |
Eivor was a Viking from Norway who participated in viking raids in England against the King Alfred the Great.[1] They[2] were also in possession of a Hidden Blade, using it in combat against the Anglo-Saxons.[3]
Gallery
-
Promotional Art
Behind the scenes
Although the name of the main character is always Eivor, the gender of the character can be chosen.[4]
Etymology
The name Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name derived from either Proto-Norse auja, believed to mean 'good luck', or *warjaʀ, meaning 'defender'. It may also come from the combination of Old Norse words ey- or øy- (meaning 'island') and -varr (meaning 'careful').[5]
According to Creative Director Ashraf Ismail, the name is pronounced as Ay-vor.[6]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ Ubisoft (30-04-2020). ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA – BECOME A LEGENDARY VIKING RAIDER. Ubisoft.com. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ Ubisoft
- ↑
Eivor on Wikipedia
- ↑ Ashraf Ismail on Twitter