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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Eivor was born around 847 to [[Rosta]] and [[Varin]] in [[Fornburg]], a small settlement in [[Rogaland|Rygjafylke]]. In 856, while attending a feast organized by King [[Styrbjorn]], the settlement was raided by [[Kjotve the Cruel]], resulting in the deaths of Eivor's parents and numerous villagers. Eivor, however, was rescued by Styrbjorn's son [[Sigurd Styrbjornson|Sigurd]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Prologue (Valhalla)|Prologue]]</ref> and was subsequently adopted by Styrbjorn, who raised them as his own.<ref name="DarbyInterview">{{Cite web| url=https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5bmznWyeMzUOiBIUgSyYEE/assassins-creed-valhalla-new-story-details-from-narrative-director-darby-mcdevitt |title= Assassin's Creed Valhalla – New Story Details From Narrative Director Darby McDevitt | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930012509/https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5bmznWyeMzUOiBIUgSyYEE/assassins-creed-valhalla-new-story-details-from-narrative-director-darby-mcdevitt| archivedate=29 September 2020| author=Maguid, Youssef| date=29 September, 2020| publisher=''[[Ubisoft]]''| accessdate= 29 September 2020}}</ref>
Eivor was born around 847 to [[Rosta]] and [[Varin]] in [[Fornburg]], a small settlement in [[Rogaland|Rygjafylke]]. In 856, while attending a feast organized by King [[Styrbjorn]], the settlement was raided by [[Kjotve the Cruel]], resulting in the deaths of Eivor's parents and numerous villagers. Eivor, however, was rescued by Styrbjorn's son [[Sigurd Styrbjornson|Sigurd]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Prologue (Valhalla)|Prologue]]</ref> and was subsequently adopted by Styrbjorn, who raised her as his own.<ref name="DarbyInterview">{{Cite web| url=https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5bmznWyeMzUOiBIUgSyYEE/assassins-creed-valhalla-new-story-details-from-narrative-director-darby-mcdevitt |title= Assassin's Creed Valhalla – New Story Details From Narrative Director Darby McDevitt | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930012509/https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5bmznWyeMzUOiBIUgSyYEE/assassins-creed-valhalla-new-story-details-from-narrative-director-darby-mcdevitt| archivedate=29 September 2020| author=Maguid, Youssef| date=29 September, 2020| publisher=''[[Ubisoft]]''| accessdate= 29 September 2020}}</ref>


===Raid of Rygjafylke===
===Raid of Rygjafylke===
Sometime during the mid-9th century, Eivor alongside their clansmen [[Dag]] and [[Tora]] witnessed Kjotve's [[raid]] on Rogaland, a settlement on the edge of Styrbjorn's territory. Seeing this as an opportunity to endear her clan to the village, Eivor rushed in to stave off the raiders, disregarding Dag's suggestions of stealthier approach. While fighting, Eivor confronted [[Roscoe|a raider]] who taunted them with the death of their father, claiming he died like a coward. In response Eivor cut his feet from under him and refused to kill him, depriving him of a warrior's death and entry to [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]] at their  hands. Leaving him bleeding and cursing, Eivor went to help Dag, who had been cornered by the raider [[Taras]].<ref name="Song of Glory 1">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory 1|Issue #1]]</ref>
Sometime during the mid-9th century, Eivor alongside her clansmen [[Dag]] and [[Tora]] witnessed Kjotve's [[raid]] on Rogaland, a settlement on the edge of Styrbjorn's territory. Seeing this as an opportunity to endear her clan to the village, Eivor rushed in to stave off the raiders, disregarding Dag's suggestions of stealthier approach. While fighting, Eivor confronted [[Roscoe|a raider]] who taunted her with the death of her father, claiming he died like a coward. In response Eivor cut his feet from under him and refused to kill him, depriving him of a warrior's death and entry to [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]] at her hands. Leaving him bleeding and cursing, Eivor went to help Dag, who had been cornered by the raider [[Taras]].<ref name="Song of Glory 1">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory 1|Issue #1]]</ref>


Upon the end of the skirmish, Eivor went to the head of the village and claimed the land in the name of their adopted father. Incensed, and believing Styrbjorn no better than Kjotve, the elder attempted to attack Eivor but was cut down before even managing a swing of his [[sword]]. Claiming the old man died a warrior, Eivor demanded tribute while her and her clansmen helped gather the dead. Returning to where they left the bleeding raider, Eivor found only blood. Once there, Eivor heard noise coming from a building, leading to her investigating, only to be ambushed by a pale [[tattoo]]ed woman whom they identified as a [[Slavery|slave]]. The woman revealed herself to be [[Gull]], one of Kjotve's slaves, and claimed she was also a slave ''"to {{Wiki|Sága and Sökkvabekkr|Sökkvabekkr, Sága}} and [[Idun]]'s bounty"'', before calling Eivor the ''"Slayer of the Wolf"'', begging to accompany them. Believing the woman mad, but intelligent, Eivor decided to take her back to [[Stavanger]] to present as a gift to Styrbjorn.<ref name="Song of Glory 1" />
Upon the end of the skirmish, Eivor went to the head of the village and claimed the land in the name of her adopted father. Incensed, and believing Styrbjorn no better than Kjotve, the elder attempted to attack Eivor but was cut down before even managing a swing of his [[sword]]. Claiming the old man died a warrior, Eivor demanded tribute while her and her clansmen helped gather the dead. Returning to where they left the bleeding raider, Eivor found only blood. Once there, Eivor heard noise coming from a building, leading to her investigating, only to be ambushed by a pale [[tattoo]]ed woman whom she identified as a [[Slavery|slave]]. The woman revealed herself to be [[Gull]], one of Kjotve's slaves, and claimed she was also a slave ''"to {{Wiki|Sága and Sökkvabekkr|Sökkvabekkr, Sága}} and [[Idun]]'s bounty"'', before calling Eivor the ''"Slayer of the Wolf"'', begging to accompany her. Believing the woman mad, but intelligent, Eivor decided to take her back to [[Stavanger]] to present as a gift to Styrbjorn.<ref name="Song of Glory 1" />


Upon their return, the praise and adulation Eivor expected from their adoptive father was nowhere to be seen, as he berated them for incurring Kjotve's wrath by taking Gull back to Stavanger.<ref name="Song of Glory 1" />
Upon their return, the praise and adulation Eivor expected from her adoptive father was nowhere to be seen, as he berated her for incurring Kjotve's wrath by taking Gull back to Stavanger.<ref name="Song of Glory 1" />


===Hunt for Kjotve===
===Hunt for Kjotve===
In 872, Eivor and their crew tracked down Kjotve to [[Heillboer]] in the west of Rygjafylke. While Eivor themselves  was captured at [[Heillboer]], their crew members Dag, were scattered and hunted by Kjotve's men. Before leaving Eivor to be sold into [[Slavery|slavery]], Kjotve taunted them and displayed the very [[Varin's Axe|axe]] that he had used to slain their father in 856. Eivor, however, was able to free themselves and locate Dag. While Dag headed off to the beach to reclaim their [[longship]], Eivor headed towards [[Avaldsnes]], where Kjotve departed from with Eivor's crew left behind. Within the longhouse, Eivor defeated and killed [[Rikiwulf]], Kjotve's follower, and freed the crew members. The Vikings then eliminated the remaining of Kjotve's men while en route to their longship. Having reclaimed their ship, Eivor and their crew set sail and returned home to [[Fornburg]]. Upon returning, Eivor was greeted by Sigurd's wife [[Randvi]], who informed them of Styrbjorn's displeasure for their raid against Kjotve. Eivor also learned of Sigurd's return from a two-year travel across [[Europe]].<ref name="Honor Bound">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Bound]]</ref>
In 872, Eivor and her crew tracked down Kjotve to [[Heillboer]] in the west of Rygjafylke. While Eivor herself was captured at [[Heillboer]], her crew members Dag, were scattered and hunted by Kjotve's men. Before leaving Eivor to be sold into [[Slavery|slavery]], Kjotve taunted her and displayed the very [[Varin's Axe|axe]] that he had used to slain her father in 856. Eivor, however, was able to free herself and locate Dag. While Dag headed off to the beach to reclaim their [[longship]], Eivor headed towards [[Avaldsnes]], where Kjotve departed from with Eivor's crew left behind. Within the longhouse, Eivor defeated and killed [[Rikiwulf]], Kjotve's follower, and freed the crew members. The Vikings then eliminated the remaining of Kjotve's men while en route to their longship. Having reclaimed their ship, Eivor and her crew set sail and returned home to [[Fornburg]]. Upon returning, Eivor was greeted by Sigurd's wife [[Randvi]], who informed her of Styrbjorn's displeasure for her raid against Kjotve. Eivor also learned of Sigurd's return from a two-year travel across [[Europe]].<ref name="Honor Bound">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Honor Bound]]</ref>


===Settlement in England===
===Settlement in England===
In 873,<ref name="Commentary">{{Youtube|L_nb_YECQoQ|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft}}</ref> Eivor and their [[Raven Clan|clan]] of Norsemen fled from Norway in the face of {{Wiki|Unification of Norway|endless wars and dwindling resources}}. They arrived in the southern part of [[Great Britain]], establishing a new settlement.<ref name="Ubisoft" /> At some point, Sigurd returned from a long voyage to [[Constantinople]] and introduced Eivor to the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine]] [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim]] before gifting Eivor a [[Hidden Blade]] he had acquired during his travels.<ref name="DarbyInterview" /> Keen that the traditionally stealth-based weaponry should be visible to her enemies, Eivor wore the blade over their forearm.<ref name="Commentary" />
In 873,<ref name="Commentary">{{Youtube|L_nb_YECQoQ|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft}}</ref> Eivor and her [[Raven Clan|clan]] of Norsemen fled from Norway in the face of {{Wiki|Unification of Norway|endless wars and dwindling resources}}. They arrived in the southern part of [[Great Britain]], establishing a new settlement.<ref name="Ubisoft" /> At some point, Sigurd returned from a long voyage to [[Constantinople]] and introduced Eivor to the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine]] [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim]] before gifting Eivor a [[Hidden Blade]] he had acquired during his travels.<ref name="DarbyInterview" /> Keen that the traditionally stealth-based weaponry should be visible to her enemies, Eivor wore the blade over her forearm.<ref name="Commentary" />


At some point Eivor traveled to [[Vinland]] where they would also be buried.<ref name="ACV" />
At some point Eivor traveled to [[Vinland]] where they would also be buried.<ref name="ACV" />


==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and characteristics==
Eivor was a devoted and confident Viking clan leader, who was not afraid of dying to protect their people. Despite their deep love for their clan, they was a lone wolf. Indeed, driven by their dream to prove their courage, they preferred to take on all tasks and risks themselves. On top of being a fierce warrior, Eivor was cunning and was a great strategist, as could be proven from their alliances.<ref name="Ubisoft website 2">{{cite web|url=https://store.ubi.com/eu/assassin-s-creed-valhalla-eivor-the-wolf-kissed/5e8b45295cdf9a12c868c876.html|title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Eivor The Wolf-kissed|publisher=Ubisoft Store|accessdate=5 May 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618025556/https://store.ubi.com/eu/assassin-s-creed-valhalla-eivor-the-wolf-kissed/5e8b45295cdf9a12c868c876.html| archivedate=18-06-2020}}</ref>
Eivor was a devoted and confident Viking clan leader, who was not afraid of dying to protect her people. Despite her deep love for her clan, she was a lone wolf. Indeed, driven by her dream to prove her courage, she preferred to take on all tasks and risks herself. On top of being a fierce warrior, Eivor was cunning and was a great strategist, as could be proven from her alliances.<ref name="Ubisoft website 2">{{cite web|url=https://store.ubi.com/eu/assassin-s-creed-valhalla-eivor-the-wolf-kissed/5e8b45295cdf9a12c868c876.html|title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Eivor The Wolf-kissed|publisher=Ubisoft Store|accessdate=5 May 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618025556/https://store.ubi.com/eu/assassin-s-creed-valhalla-eivor-the-wolf-kissed/5e8b45295cdf9a12c868c876.html| archivedate=18-06-2020}}</ref>


== Behind the scenes==
== Behind the scenes==

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Eivor (born c. 847), also known as the Wolf-Kissed, was a Viking from Norway who raided in what would become England against King Alfred the Great during the late 9th century.[3] She was also in possession of a Hidden Blade, using it in combat against the Anglo-Saxons.[4]

Biography

Early life

Eivor was born around 847 to Rosta and Varin in Fornburg, a small settlement in Rygjafylke. In 856, while attending a feast organized by King Styrbjorn, the settlement was raided by Kjotve the Cruel, resulting in the deaths of Eivor's parents and numerous villagers. Eivor, however, was rescued by Styrbjorn's son Sigurd.[5] and was subsequently adopted by Styrbjorn, who raised her as his own.[6]

Raid of Rygjafylke

Sometime during the mid-9th century, Eivor alongside her clansmen Dag and Tora witnessed Kjotve's raid on Rogaland, a settlement on the edge of Styrbjorn's territory. Seeing this as an opportunity to endear her clan to the village, Eivor rushed in to stave off the raiders, disregarding Dag's suggestions of stealthier approach. While fighting, Eivor confronted a raider who taunted her with the death of her father, claiming he died like a coward. In response Eivor cut his feet from under him and refused to kill him, depriving him of a warrior's death and entry to Valhalla at her hands. Leaving him bleeding and cursing, Eivor went to help Dag, who had been cornered by the raider Taras.[7]

Upon the end of the skirmish, Eivor went to the head of the village and claimed the land in the name of her adopted father. Incensed, and believing Styrbjorn no better than Kjotve, the elder attempted to attack Eivor but was cut down before even managing a swing of his sword. Claiming the old man died a warrior, Eivor demanded tribute while her and her clansmen helped gather the dead. Returning to where they left the bleeding raider, Eivor found only blood. Once there, Eivor heard noise coming from a building, leading to her investigating, only to be ambushed by a pale tattooed woman whom she identified as a slave. The woman revealed herself to be Gull, one of Kjotve's slaves, and claimed she was also a slave "to Sökkvabekkr, Sága and Idun's bounty", before calling Eivor the "Slayer of the Wolf", begging to accompany her. Believing the woman mad, but intelligent, Eivor decided to take her back to Stavanger to present as a gift to Styrbjorn.[7]

Upon their return, the praise and adulation Eivor expected from her adoptive father was nowhere to be seen, as he berated her for incurring Kjotve's wrath by taking Gull back to Stavanger.[7]

Hunt for Kjotve

In 872, Eivor and her crew tracked down Kjotve to Heillboer in the west of Rygjafylke. While Eivor herself was captured at Heillboer, her crew members Dag, were scattered and hunted by Kjotve's men. Before leaving Eivor to be sold into slavery, Kjotve taunted her and displayed the very axe that he had used to slain her father in 856. Eivor, however, was able to free herself and locate Dag. While Dag headed off to the beach to reclaim their longship, Eivor headed towards Avaldsnes, where Kjotve departed from with Eivor's crew left behind. Within the longhouse, Eivor defeated and killed Rikiwulf, Kjotve's follower, and freed the crew members. The Vikings then eliminated the remaining of Kjotve's men while en route to their longship. Having reclaimed their ship, Eivor and her crew set sail and returned home to Fornburg. Upon returning, Eivor was greeted by Sigurd's wife Randvi, who informed her of Styrbjorn's displeasure for her raid against Kjotve. Eivor also learned of Sigurd's return from a two-year travel across Europe.[8]

Settlement in England

In 873,[9] Eivor and her clan of Norsemen fled from Norway in the face of endless wars and dwindling resources. They arrived in the southern part of Great Britain, establishing a new settlement.[10] At some point, Sigurd returned from a long voyage to Constantinople and introduced Eivor to the Levantine Hidden One Basim before gifting Eivor a Hidden Blade he had acquired during his travels.[6] Keen that the traditionally stealth-based weaponry should be visible to her enemies, Eivor wore the blade over her forearm.[9]

At some point Eivor traveled to Vinland where they would also be buried.[2]

Personality and characteristics

Eivor was a devoted and confident Viking clan leader, who was not afraid of dying to protect her people. Despite her deep love for her clan, she was a lone wolf. Indeed, driven by her dream to prove her courage, she preferred to take on all tasks and risks herself. On top of being a fierce warrior, Eivor was cunning and was a great strategist, as could be proven from her alliances.[11]

Behind the scenes

Eivor has been revealed to be the main protagonist of the upcoming main installment of the Assassin's Creed series, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. According to Ubisoft, her gender will be customizable,[10] a feature carried over from Valhalla's immediate predecessor, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (2018). However, lead writer Darby McDevitt has affirmed that both gender options are considered canon in a way that will make logical sense.[12] Conversely, the comic book Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory[13] and prequel novel Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga[14] will feature Eivor as female exclusively. Eivor's appearance, including clothing, hair, and war paint, will also be customizable.[15] Eivor's male voice will be provided by Magnus Bruun,[16] while the female voice actor will be Cecilie Stenspil.[17]

Name 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').[18]

When he tweeted how the name is meant to be pronounced, Valhalla's then-Creative Director Ashraf Ismail transcribed it phonetically as "Ay-vor".[19]

Lore

In the trailer for Valhalla, Eivor, depicted as male, dons their Hidden Blade over their forearm. This unconventional way of wearing it has only been previously seen twice: with the Assassin Darius in the Legacy of the First Blade expansion to Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, and with the Templar agent Lia de Russo in the main story of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and its multiplayer mode.

Appearances

References

  1. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaThe Seas of Fate
  2. 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla [citation needed]
  3. Nedd, Alex (29-04-2020). Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream. Mashable SE Asia. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
  4. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
  5. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaPrologue
  6. 6.0 6.1 Maguid, Youssef (29 September, 2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla – New Story Details From Narrative Director Darby McDevitt. Ubisoft. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved on 29 September 2020.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of GloryIssue #1
  8. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaHonor Bound
  9. 9.0 9.1 Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
  10. 10.0 10.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Ubisoft
  11. Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Eivor The Wolf-kissed. Ubisoft Store. Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved on 5 May 2020.
  12. Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) on Twitter "Both choices are canon, but we're not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game." (screenshot)
  13. Dark Horse to Publish Comics Prequel to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Dark Horse (13-7-2020). Retrieved on 13 July 2020.
  14. Matthew J. Kirby (@writerMattKirby) on Twitter "I've been asked many times whether Eivor will be male or female in my novel. Truth is, I was given the choice, same as a player will be in the game, when @DarbyMcDevitt told me in a meeting both are canon. My Eivor is a woman. #AssassinsCreedValhalla #AssassinsCreed #ACSisterhood. PS – I made that decision back in January." (screenshot)
  15. Juba, Joe (30-04-2020). 25 Things We've Learned About Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Game Informer. Retrieved on 11 May 2020.
  16. Magnus Bruun (@Magnus__Bruun) on Twitter "I'm very excited to announce that I play Male Eivor in Assassin's Creed Valhalla! 🔥🔥🔥 I just can't seem to get enough of these sexy bloody vikings! ⚔️ #assasinscreedvalhalla" (screenshot)
  17. Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) on Twitter "And for our Female Eivor, introducing Cecilie Stenspil ... not on Twitter but everywhere on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nTCgBAgIK/" (screenshot)
  18. Eivor on Wikipedia
  19. Ashraf Ismail (@AshrafAIsmail) on Twitter "Its spelled Eivor and pronounced Ay-vor" (screenshot)

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