- Eivor: Sigurd, take great care. We should not tinker with the tools of the gods.
- Sigurd: You speak for yourself, Eivor. For I am no mortal. I see that now. I know it. Take your place at the center there, and you will see.
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| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
| location = [[Hordaland|Hordafylke]], [[Norway]] | | location = [[Hordaland|Hordafylke]], [[Norway]] | ||
| date = 877 | | date = 877 CE | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''A Brother's Keeper''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. | '''A Brother's Keeper''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
After arriving at the fjord, north of [[Hordaland|Hordafylke]], Eivor and [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson|Sigurd]] walked to the | After arriving at the fjord, north of [[Hordaland|Hordafylke]], Eivor and [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson|Sigurd]] walked to through the storm to their destiny. | ||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
Off their [[longship]], Eivor and Sigurd walked through the snowstorm at the fjord. | The crew at the shore of the northeastern-most fjord of the region. | ||
* '''Sigurd:''' ''Yes. Yes, this feels familiar. Eivor, we will press on. The rest of you, wait here!'' | |||
Off their [[longship]], Eivor and Sigurd walked northwards through the snowstorm at the fjord. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Follow me! Into this kingdom of snow!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Follow me! Into this kingdom of snow!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, can we not wait for this to pass?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, can we not wait for this to pass?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Ah, the sting of ice on skin! Revel in this, Eivor. We walk the footpath of the gods!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Ah, the sting of ice on skin! Revel in this, Eivor. We walk the footpath of the [[Æsir|gods]]!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''To where? More glaciers and deserts of snow?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''To where? More glaciers and deserts of snow?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''To glory!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''To glory!'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''We would be poor company with frozen bones and ice pellets for eyes.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''We would be poor company with frozen bones and ice pellets for eyes.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''You need not fear the cold, Eivor. Where we are going the winds and snows cannot touch!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''You need not fear the cold, Eivor. Where we are going the winds and snows cannot touch!'' | ||
Both siblings kept walking through the snowstorm. | Both siblings kept walking through the snowstorm. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ah. It is bitter cold. As wind from [[Niflheim]]!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Ah. It is bitter cold. As wind from [[Niflheim]]!'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Keep steady! It should not be far now!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Keep steady! It should not be far now!'' | ||
Eivor kept following Sigurd. | |||
Eivor kept following Sigurd through a large passageway between two cliffs. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''It must be near. I know the shape of these rocks! Yes, we are close.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''It must be near. I know the shape of these rocks! Yes, we are close.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''For the sake of frozen fingers, I hope so.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''For the sake of frozen fingers, I hope so.'' | ||
Sigurd saw a cave in the hillside of the mountain in front of them. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''There, that frozen lake. This must be it. And ahead lies a cavern.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''There, that frozen lake. This must be it. And ahead lies a cavern.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Will you not say where this leads?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Will you not say where this leads?'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''And too late to turn back, I fear.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''And too late to turn back, I fear.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''There! The cave! Within hides the sacred gate.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''There! The cave! Within hides the sacred gate.'' | ||
Both warriors | |||
Both warriors stepped on the frozen lake, running to the cavern thereafter. Inside [[Goinnhellir]], they encountered an icy blockage. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''The ice looks fragile. Can you clear it?'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''The ice looks fragile. Can you clear it?'' | ||
Eivor broke the ice and revealed the passage | |||
As Sigurd approached the | Eivor broke the ice and revealed the passage littered with several debris of [[Temple (Isu)|unusual architecture]] behind it, discovering a large door. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Gungnir... is it you?'' | As Sigurd approached the closed entrance and stood before it, Eivor turned around and travelled down a side passage, caughting sight of a shiny [[spear]] embedded in the wall. | ||
Eivor pulled the | |||
* '''Eivor:''' ''TBA'' | |||
* | |||
She went up a broken bridge in order to reach it, finding it strangely familiar. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''[[Gungnir]]... is it you?'' | |||
Eivor pulled the spear free, claiming it for her own, and experimentally slammed it on the ground as she had seen [[Odin]] do in her vision during [[Kjotve the Cruel]]'s death five years before. She then retraced her steps and returned to Sigurd. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''My heart races. This is it!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''My heart races. This is it!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Gods, this door. Have you seen this before?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Gods, this door. Have you seen this before?'' | ||
They both stood in front of the large door that Sigurd envisioned. | |||
They both stood in front of the large door that Sigurd had envisioned. Eivor recalled what had happened in [[Oxfordshire|Oxenefordscire]], years prior. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The space above. The [[Saga Stone]] sat there, did it not?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The space above. The [[Saga Stone]] sat there, did it not?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Long, long ago, yes. Now stand clear. ''zrhwachày nàgkwat nsmæ br trrhwndi kwardæ, I sorhwlàs vras chnàkodi de, nsm huchràs réyzdéràæ chaz zàwomsi.'' (When the [[Great Catastrophe|destruction]] and death threatens before us, and the [[Sun|solar flare]] is reaching, to the [[Calculations|calculator]] of futures we run.)'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Long, long ago, yes. Now stand clear. ''zrhwachày nàgkwat nsmæ br trrhwndi kwardæ, I sorhwlàs vras chnàkodi de, nsm huchràs réyzdéràæ chaz zàwomsi.'' (When the [[Great Catastrophe|destruction]] and death threatens before us, and the [[Sun|solar flare]] is reaching, to the [[Calculations|calculator]] of futures we run.)'' | ||
The large door immediately opened. | |||
The large door immediately opened, uncovering a spacious room, full of ice and wreckage. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How did you do this? Where did you learn these words?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How did you do this? Where did you learn these words?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''I told you, Eivor. My visions are memories. Of a [[Týr|life]] [[Sage|once lived]]. Come.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''I told you, Eivor. My visions are memories. Of a [[Týr|life]] [[Sage|once lived]]. Come.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Gods! What is this place?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Gods! What is this place?'' | ||
Eivor and Sigurd walked to a large, square plate | |||
Eivor and Sigurd walked to a large, square plate made of a strange material, suspended over an abyss. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Over here, this plate will lead us onward.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Over here, this plate will lead us onward.'' | ||
Both siblings stood on the plate. | |||
*'''Sigurd: | Both siblings stood on the plate, as Sigurd pronounced the password to activate it. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, I ... I don't know what to say. This is all so strange.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' Hoærhàsi. | ||
Eivor lost her balance as the plate started to lower gradually. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, I... I don't know what to say. This is all so strange.'' | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Trust this place, Eivor. This old and sacred place.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Trust this place, Eivor. This old and sacred place.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Where does it lead?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Where does it lead?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''To the hall of the slain and the golden fields. To [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]].'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''To the hall of the slain and the golden fields. To [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]].'' | ||
Eivor looked around her. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''This vessel. Was it crafted by dwarves?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''This vessel. Was it crafted by dwarves?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''It is finely made, that much is true. I doubt [[Gunnar]] could hammer a piece any finer.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''It is finely made, that much is true. I doubt [[Gunnar]] could hammer a piece any finer.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''And this cavern ... so deep, and humming with magic.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''And this cavern ... so deep, and humming with magic.'' | ||
The platform continued to go down, eventually unveiling a massive chamber. Eivor and Sigurd saw a [[Yggdrasil|glowing tree]], standing out from the chasm. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''There! The old tree! The tree of life!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''There! The old tree! The tree of life!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What is this...?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What is this...?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''See how proudly she sits. How beautiful she gleams. Here, all the roots of life run together.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''See how proudly she sits. How beautiful she gleams. Here, all the roots of life run together.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The skalds would cry to behold such a sight.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The [[Skald|skalds]] would cry to behold such a sight.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''And there's more to come. I swear by all the names of the All-Father, this is only a taste of what I have in store for you. For my visions go further. To Odin's great hall.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''And there's more to come. I swear by all the names of the All-Father, this is only a taste of what I have in store for you. For my visions go further. To Odin's great hall.'' | ||
They walked towards the enormous tree. | |||
The platform slowed down, pounding against the ground. They walked towards the enormous tree, crossing a wide and imponent bridge. | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''There! Do you feel that? The sacred energies?'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''There! Do you feel that? The sacred energies?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I have never seen something so grand.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I have never seen something so grand.'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''How do you know these things? Was all this in your vision?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How do you know these things? Was all this in your vision?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''All this and more.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''All this and more.'' | ||
Both warriors stopped at a sphere of metal under the tree. | Both warriors stopped at a sphere of metal under the tree. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Yes, it is returning to me now. This ancient shrine is set alight by this sphere of metal. And these shining arms, these branches. They will grant us access to the refuge of the Gods. To Valhalla. Are you ready?'' | |||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Yes, it is returning to me now. This ancient shrine is set alight by this [[Vault pedestal|sphere of metal]]. And these shining arms, these branches. They will grant us access to the refuge of the [[Isu|Gods]]. To Valhalla. Are you ready?'' | |||
As they talked, one of the branches held [[Valka]]'s mother, [[Svala]]. | As they talked, one of the branches held [[Valka]]'s mother, [[Svala]]. | ||
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Eivor walked to the central platform as Sigurd was taken by one of the branches. | Eivor walked to the central platform as Sigurd was taken by one of the branches. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd...!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd...!'' | ||
Eivor saw Sigurd unconscious as a branch grew close to her. | Eivor saw Sigurd unconscious as a branch grew close to her. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hail, you givers ... a guest has come.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hail, you givers ... a guest has come.'' | ||
A branch came behind Eivor and incapacitated her into unconsciousness. Eivor later awoke in a mysterious bedroom corridor. | A branch came behind Eivor and incapacitated her into unconsciousness. Eivor later awoke in a mysterious bedroom corridor. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What is this place?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What is this place?'' | ||
Eivor walked out and saw a feast, filled with plenty of food and the ''[[Einherjar]]'' warriors having a good time all around. | Eivor walked out and saw a feast, filled with plenty of food and the ''[[Einherjar]]'' warriors having a good time all around. | ||
*'''[[Norse people|Norse]] Warrior 1:''' ''There you are!'' | *'''[[Norse people|Norse]] Warrior 1:''' ''There you are!'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''Hail, ''drengr''! Welcome!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 2:''' ''Hail, ''drengr''! Welcome!'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 3:''' ''The Havi returns to leave us to victory.'' | *'''Norse Warrior 3:''' ''The Havi returns to leave us to victory.'' | ||
Eivor kept walking forward while receiving compliments and salutations. | Eivor kept walking forward while receiving compliments and salutations. | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Lead us to glory, Havi.'' | *'''Norse Warrior 4:''' ''Lead us to glory, Havi.'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 5:''' ''We are proud to serve you, Havi!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 5:''' ''We are proud to serve you, Havi!'' | ||
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*'''Norse Warrior 7:''' ''Drink for strength! Fight for glory!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 7:''' ''Drink for strength! Fight for glory!'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 8:''' ''Yesterday is gone, tomorrow never comes!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 8:''' ''Yesterday is gone, tomorrow never comes!'' | ||
Eivor saw both Sigurd and Svala having a conversation and stopped moving. | Eivor saw both Sigurd and Svala having a conversation and stopped moving. | ||
*'''Svala:''' ''Eivor. Tyr said you would come. Welcome.'' | *'''Svala:''' ''Eivor. Tyr said you would come. Welcome.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you ... are you Valka's mother? Svala?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you ... are you Valka's mother? Svala?'' | ||
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*'''Sigurd:''' ''After all this time, Eivor! We have arrived! Now raise a horn with [[Freyja]] here and sing a victory song!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''After all this time, Eivor! We have arrived! Now raise a horn with [[Freyja]] here and sing a victory song!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, what is all this? Your arm has returned ... and your vigor as well.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, what is all this? Your arm has returned ... and your vigor as well.'' | ||
Eivor and Sigurd embraced each other. | Eivor and Sigurd embraced each other. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Glory eternal, Eivor! Here we dine in the great hall of the slain. At long last! O, I want to scream with joy!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Glory eternal, Eivor! Here we dine in the great hall of the slain. At long last! O, I want to scream with joy!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''This is ... this is all so beautiful.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''This is ... this is all so beautiful.'' | ||
Both looked at their fellow [[Viking]]s having a good time. | Both looked at their fellow [[Viking]]s having a good time. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Your visions were ... they were real.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Your visions were ... they were real.'' | ||
A battle horn was blown and a grand door opened. | A battle horn was blown and a grand door opened. | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 9:''' ''The battle horn blows! Come, Tyr!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 9:''' ''The battle horn blows! Come, Tyr!'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 10:''' ''To the field! Fight with us!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 10:''' ''To the field! Fight with us!'' | ||
Sigurd rushed to battle as Eivor listened to Svala. | Sigurd rushed to battle as Eivor listened to Svala. | ||
*'''Svala:''' ''Go, Eivor. Enjoy the fight. You have earned your place here.'' | *'''Svala:''' ''Go, Eivor. Enjoy the fight. You have earned your place here.'' | ||
Eivor nodded and left to join the fight as [[soldier]]s chanted Eivor's name. Eivor started to fight any enemy she could find. | Eivor nodded and left to join the fight as [[soldier]]s chanted Eivor's name. Eivor started to fight any enemy she could find. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The strength I have!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The strength I have!'' | ||
All warriors kept on fighting. | All warriors kept on fighting. | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 11:''' ''All hail the endless battle!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 11:''' ''All hail the endless battle!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ha!'' (howl) | *'''Eivor:''' ''Ha!'' (howl) | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 12:''' ''For Odin!'' | *'''Norse Warrior 12:''' ''For Odin!'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Fight me!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Fight me!'' | ||
Eivor saw Sigurd on a cliff. | Eivor saw Sigurd on a cliff. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Look at me, Sigurd!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Look at me, Sigurd!'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Don't be a coward, Eivor! Come fight me! Eivor! Over here!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Don't be a coward, Eivor! Come fight me! Eivor! Over here!'' | ||
Eivor spoke with Sigurd. | Eivor spoke with Sigurd. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, this place is incredible.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, this place is incredible.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Enough with those [[sword]]-flies. You and I must fight.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Enough with those [[sword]]-flies. You and I must fight.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''The battle we never had.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''The battle we never had.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''And hold nothing back. For here we need not fear a thing.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''And hold nothing back. For here we need not fear a thing.'' | ||
Eivor and Sigurd fought each other. | Eivor and Sigurd fought each other. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Spill the eternal blood of Valhalla.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Spill the eternal blood of Valhalla.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''At last, I share the din of infinite battle with a true... Troll-arse.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''At last, I share the din of infinite battle with a true... Troll-arse.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''You will taste a meal of [[iron]] before the day is out! Come on, Wolf-Kissed! Let me cut you a new scar!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''You will taste a meal of [[iron]] before the day is out! Come on, Wolf-Kissed! Let me cut you a new scar!'' | ||
Eivor defeated Sigurd and cut his right arm off. | Eivor defeated Sigurd and cut his right arm off. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Brother!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Brother!'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Worry not, Eivor! For we earn no scars here. Only battle wisdom.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Worry not, Eivor! For we earn no scars here. Only battle wisdom.'' | ||
The battle horn was blown again. | The battle horn was blown again. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''The day is done!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''The day is done!'' | ||
Everything changed and Eivor awoke again from the same bed. | Everything changed and Eivor awoke again from the same bed. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What just happened?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What just happened?'' | ||
Eivor walked out again, hearing the same comments from the last time. Eivor found and spoke with Sigurd. | Eivor walked out again, hearing the same comments from the last time. Eivor found and spoke with Sigurd. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd ... your arm has grown back.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd ... your arm has grown back.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''It was never gone, Eivor. Not truly. Nothing is permanent here, I told you. Nothing save the courage and the reputation of its warriors.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''It was never gone, Eivor. Not truly. Nothing is permanent here, I told you. Nothing save the courage and the reputation of its warriors.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Are we immortal in this place?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are we immortal in this place?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Let us discover that together!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Let us discover that together!'' | ||
The grand door opened once again as Eivor joined the fight and heard the same war cries from the other warriors again. Eivor found Sigurd sitting mid-battle and he lost his right arm again. | The grand door opened once again as Eivor joined the fight and heard the same war cries from the other warriors again. Eivor found Sigurd sitting mid-battle and he lost his right arm again. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Ha! Bit to the marrow's bed!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Ha! Bit to the marrow's bed!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Again you've lost your arm.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Again you've lost your arm.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''And again it will return!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''And again it will return!'' | ||
Eivor noticed one of the warriors, who looked like her late father, [[Varin]]. | Eivor noticed one of the warriors, who looked like her late father, [[Varin]]. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Father .... Is that you?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Father .... Is that you?'' | ||
Before any confirmation, Eivor awoke again for the third time. | Before any confirmation, Eivor awoke again for the third time. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''That cannot have been my father...'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''That cannot have been my father...'' | ||
Eivor walked out to see Svala and Sigurd celebrating near the first big table. | Eivor walked out to see Svala and Sigurd celebrating near the first big table. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Skal!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Skal!'' | ||
Svala noticed Eivor awake. | Svala noticed Eivor awake. | ||
*'''Svala:''' ''Take your horn. Join the battle cheer.'' | *'''Svala:''' ''Take your horn. Join the battle cheer.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Dearest skald of war and verse, how do you like this frenzy so far?'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Dearest skald of war and verse, how do you like this frenzy so far?'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''No, he died a coward. Yet by Odin's eye, I swear I have seen him.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''No, he died a coward. Yet by Odin's eye, I swear I have seen him.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Cast aside your cares in Valhalla. Let seeking go, we have earned our joy. The journey is complete!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Cast aside your cares in Valhalla. Let seeking go, we have earned our joy. The journey is complete!'' | ||
Eivor left to search. | Eivor left to search. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I saw you, Father. Where are you? Show yourself.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I saw you, Father. Where are you? Show yourself.'' | ||
Eivor asked the warriors around her. | Eivor asked the warriors around her. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Great warriors, have you seen Varin?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Great warriors, have you seen Varin?'' | ||
*'''Norse Warrior 13:''' ''Who?'' | *'''Norse Warrior 13:''' ''Who?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Varin. My father.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Varin. My father.'' | ||
Eivor got closer to the same soldier from before. | Eivor got closer to the same soldier from before. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Varin? Father?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Varin? Father?'' | ||
Before any talks, the same soldier ran into battle. Eivor followed but lost him, while she spotted a sitting Sigurd again. | Before any talks, the same soldier ran into battle. Eivor followed but lost him, while she spotted a sitting Sigurd again. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Blast! Where is he?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Blast! Where is he?'' | ||
Eivor spoke with Sigurd, who lost his arm again. | Eivor spoke with Sigurd, who lost his arm again. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Next time I lose this fucking arm, I'll beat a man to death with it!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Next time I lose this fucking arm, I'll beat a man to death with it!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Do you not tire of these injuries?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Do you not tire of these injuries?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Never!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Never!'' | ||
Eivor smiled and noticed the soldier. Eivor walked to him. | Eivor smiled and noticed the soldier. Eivor walked to him. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Wait...'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Wait...'' | ||
The soldier turned around and was not her father. Meanwhile, arrows were shot towards the warriors. Eivor was shot in the left eye with an arrow. | The soldier turned around and was not her father. Meanwhile, arrows were shot towards the warriors. Eivor was shot in the left eye with an arrow. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ah!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Ah!'' | ||
Eivor pulled the arrow out and then the battle horn was blown again. Eivor woke up again and held a throwing knife in her hands. Sigurd walked in to greet her. | Eivor pulled the arrow out and then the battle horn was blown again. Eivor woke up again and held a throwing knife in her hands. Sigurd walked in to greet her. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor, you have a guest!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor, you have a guest!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You should have knocked first...'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You should have knocked first...'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Nonsense. I brought you someone. Look!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Nonsense. I brought you someone. Look!'' | ||
A seemingly Varin walked in as well. | A seemingly Varin walked in as well. | ||
*'''Varin:''' ''My Eivor! There you are! What a warrior you have made of yourself. I am overfilled with pride.'' | *'''Varin:''' ''My Eivor! There you are! What a warrior you have made of yourself. I am overfilled with pride.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How did you find your way here?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How did you find your way here?'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''We fought, Father. But you did not. You died a coward.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''We fought, Father. But you did not. You died a coward.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor, enjoy this! Your father has returned.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor, enjoy this! Your father has returned.'' | ||
Eivor threw the dagger at "Varin's" head and killed him. | Eivor threw the dagger at "Varin's" head and killed him. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Have you lost all your love for life?'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Have you lost all your love for life?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''That was not my father. That was a lie.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''That was not my father. That was a lie.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''That was not a lie, that was my gift to you. I have power here. And I can do as I please. You wished to see your father. I made it happen. As easy as breathing.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''That was not a lie, that was my gift to you. I have power here. And I can do as I please. You wished to see your father. I made it happen. As easy as breathing.'' | ||
The Varin figure turned to dust. | The Varin figure turned to dust. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''By Odin's laws, my father is not allowed in this place. I do not wish to see him where he should not be.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''By Odin's laws, my father is not allowed in this place. I do not wish to see him where he should not be.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Your father died doing what he hoped would save you. He died to protect you. And his clan.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Your father died doing what he hoped would save you. He died to protect you. And his clan.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''No, he...'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''No, he...'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''This is the end of our road, Eivor. This is Valhalla, the eternal golden field. Now come .... battle beckons!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''This is the end of our road, Eivor. This is Valhalla, the eternal golden field. Now come .... battle beckons!'' | ||
Sigurd left for battle as Eivor followed and went to the giant door, where Svala was waiting. | Sigurd left for battle as Eivor followed and went to the giant door, where Svala was waiting. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How is all this possible?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How is all this possible?'' | ||
Eivor spoke with Svala. | Eivor spoke with Svala. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How are the slain brought here?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How are the slain brought here?'' | ||
*'''Svala:''' ''The [[Valkyrie]]s know this, only them.'' | *'''Svala:''' ''The [[Valkyrie]]s know this, only them.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''No, that cannot be true. None of this feels right.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''No, that cannot be true. None of this feels right.'' | ||
*'''Svala:''' ''Do not despair, Eivor. Look. Your friends are here. Everyone you could ever want is here beside you.'' | *'''Svala:''' ''Do not despair, Eivor. Look. Your friends are here. Everyone you could ever want is here beside you.'' | ||
Svala showed Eivor a group of her [[Ravensthorpe]] residents, celebrating at a table. | Svala showed Eivor a group of her [[Ravensthorpe]] residents, celebrating at a table. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''No. They are not real.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''No. They are not real.'' | ||
The residents turned to dust quickly. | The residents turned to dust quickly. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''This place is a lie.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''This place is a lie.'' | ||
*'''Svala:''' ''This place can be whatever you wish it to be, Eivor.'' | *'''Svala:''' ''This place can be whatever you wish it to be, Eivor.'' | ||
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*'''Svala:''' ''I am an old woman with a broken body. What life I had left was brief. So I bid farewell to my dear Valka and came here.'' | *'''Svala:''' ''I am an old woman with a broken body. What life I had left was brief. So I bid farewell to my dear Valka and came here.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I wish you well, Svala. But this is not for me.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I wish you well, Svala. But this is not for me.'' | ||
Eivor left Svala. | Eivor left Svala. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I must find Sigurd.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I must find Sigurd.'' | ||
Eivor ventured into the fight again and later found Sigurd sitting again. | Eivor ventured into the fight again and later found Sigurd sitting again. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''The arm! The arm! Always the fucking arm!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''The arm! The arm! Always the fucking arm!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, this is an illusion ... a trick. Leave with me now and return to [[England]]. Our people need us.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd, this is an illusion ... a trick. Leave with me now and return to [[England]]. Our people need us.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''No. I am no one in that world. I am somebody here. Powerful, capable, a god. Here I may live forever. Here I cannot die.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''No. I am no one in that world. I am somebody here. Powerful, capable, a god. Here I may live forever. Here I cannot die.'' | ||
Eivor used her power and stopped the fighting. | Eivor used her power and stopped the fighting. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Cows die, family die, you must die. The only thing that never dies is the reputation of the one who's died. in here, you have no reputation. But out there, it's not too late. Every day the same empty war, the same hollow victory. Spilling blood that tastes of water and smells of grass. You have known real battle, real glory. But this is not it. You know this, I know you do. Brother ... it is time to leave.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Cows die, family die, you must die. The only thing that never dies is the reputation of the one who's died. in here, you have no reputation. But out there, it's not too late. Every day the same empty war, the same hollow victory. Spilling blood that tastes of water and smells of grass. You have known real battle, real glory. But this is not it. You know this, I know you do. Brother ... it is time to leave.'' | ||
Eivor consoled Sigurd to go and leave the simulation. | Eivor consoled Sigurd to go and leave the simulation. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Am I destined to follow you everywhere? 'Til the end of my life? All right. We go.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Am I destined to follow you everywhere? 'Til the end of my life? All right. We go.'' | ||
Odin appeared instantly. | Odin appeared instantly. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''No! You stay! I do not give leave to go!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''No! You stay! I do not give leave to go!'' | ||
Eivor fell down to the ground, unconscious immediately. Eivor awoke in a realm simulation, which appeared like Niflheim. | Eivor fell down to the ground, unconscious immediately. Eivor awoke in a realm simulation, which appeared like Niflheim. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Why leave this place? A glory you fought so hard to find? Walk with me.'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Why leave this place? A glory you fought so hard to find? Walk with me.'' | ||
Eivor walked with Odin. | Eivor walked with Odin. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''I am humbled to walk with you, Eivor. Your reputation is a song warriors will sing forever.'' | *'''Odin:''' ''I am humbled to walk with you, Eivor. Your reputation is a song warriors will sing forever.'' | ||
Odin showed Eivor a childhood memory scene of her survival of her wolf attack. | Odin showed Eivor a childhood memory scene of her survival of her wolf attack. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''You are the Wolf-Kissed one, who lingered at the edge of death, yet fought back.'' | *'''Odin:''' ''You are the Wolf-Kissed one, who lingered at the edge of death, yet fought back.'' | ||
Odin showed Eivor a memory of one of her fighting moments. | Odin showed Eivor a memory of one of her fighting moments. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''You spilled the raven-wine of battle to paint whole kingdoms red.'' | *'''Odin:''' ''You spilled the raven-wine of battle to paint whole kingdoms red.'' | ||
Odin showcased how Eivor garnered certain alliances and installed kings. | Odin showcased how Eivor garnered certain alliances and installed kings. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''You have killed kings and crowned them as you desired, bowing to none.'' | *'''Odin:''' ''You have killed kings and crowned them as you desired, bowing to none.'' | ||
Odin reconfigured the moment Eivor saved Sigurd from [[Fulke]]. | Odin reconfigured the moment Eivor saved Sigurd from [[Fulke]]. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''You stood tall where your brother stumbled, yet you still came to his aid.'' | *'''Odin:''' ''You stood tall where your brother stumbled, yet you still came to his aid.'' | ||
Odin showcased Eivor over a fallen opponent. | Odin showcased Eivor over a fallen opponent. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''You have felled many great foes in your brief time. You have earned your place here, Eivor. Seize it!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''You have felled many great foes in your brief time. You have earned your place here, Eivor. Seize it!'' | ||
An rock-formed arch rose from the realm's ground as Eivor spoke with Odin. | An rock-formed arch rose from the realm's ground as Eivor spoke with Odin. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Stand aside! My people need me!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Stand aside! My people need me!'' | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''I have given you everything you wanted. Everything you needed!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''I have given you everything you wanted. Everything you needed!'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''You were a fly, buzzing in my ear!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You were a fly, buzzing in my ear!'' | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''How dare you deny me!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''How dare you deny me!'' | ||
Odin stood his ground and used his spear to push Eivor away. | Odin stood his ground and used his spear to push Eivor away. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Everything you believe in stirs before you! Yet you question all! You question the very gods!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Everything you believe in stirs before you! Yet you question all! You question the very gods!'' | ||
Odin and Eivor started to fight each other, but Odin remained unscathed. If defeated, Eivor lied on the ground before getting back up. | Odin and Eivor started to fight each other, but Odin remained unscathed. If defeated, Eivor lied on the ground before getting back up. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Fight me! Do not diminish yourself!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Fight me! Do not diminish yourself!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Your corpse hall is nothing but a dream!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Your corpse hall is nothing but a dream!'' | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Nothing but a dream? A dream is as real as anything in this world! Do dreams not inspire? Do dreams not make us fearful? Do they not push men to their greatest glories!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Nothing but a dream? A dream is as real as anything in this world! Do dreams not inspire? Do dreams not make us fearful? Do they not push men to their greatest glories!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Then I am done with dreaming!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Then I am done with dreaming!'' | ||
A light from a large door appeared with Sigurd waiting for Eivor. | A light from a large door appeared with Sigurd waiting for Eivor. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor! Stand!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor! Stand!'' | ||
Before Eivor could leave, she is brought back from her axe pulled by Odin's power. | Before Eivor could leave, she is brought back from her axe pulled by Odin's power. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Why do you flee from the truth! Do not flee your destiny!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Why do you flee from the truth! Do not flee your destiny!'' | ||
Releasing her axe, Eivor ran from Odin as Sigurd was joined by more of Eivor's loved ones. | Releasing her axe, Eivor ran from Odin as Sigurd was joined by more of Eivor's loved ones. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''What are you doing? Take up your axe! Wield it like a true warrior! | |||
*'''Odin:''' ''What are you doing? Take up your axe! Wield it like a true warrior!'' | |||
Eivor grabbed hold of Sigurd as Odin kicked her axe toward Eivor. | Eivor grabbed hold of Sigurd as Odin kicked her axe toward Eivor. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Take up your axe!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Take up your axe!'' | ||
Odin ran to stop Eivor, but Eivor readied out her assassin's blade and subdued Odin. | Odin ran to stop Eivor, but Eivor readied out her assassin's blade and subdued Odin. | ||
*'''Odin:''' (scream) | *'''Odin:''' (scream) | ||
Odin used his spear to shake Eivor's aid. | Odin used his spear to shake Eivor's aid. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Cowards of cowards!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Cowards of cowards!'' | ||
A simulation of [[Hytham]] and Sigurd helped Eivor up, as other simulated figures, rallied for Eivor. | A simulation of [[Hytham]] and Sigurd helped Eivor up, as other simulated figures, rallied for Eivor. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Beggar's bastard! Stand and face me, you feeble-armed thrall!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Beggar's bastard! Stand and face me, you feeble-armed thrall!'' | ||
Eivor looked back and saw Odin weakened as distance grew wider between them. Eivor saw the door of light with her late parents, Varin and Rosta, holding their hands out for her. Eivor embraced her lost parents when walking towards them. Odin stood up, picked up the axe, and ran to hold Eivor's hand. | Eivor looked back and saw Odin weakened as distance grew wider between them. Eivor saw the door of light with her late parents, Varin and Rosta, holding their hands out for her. Eivor embraced her lost parents when walking towards them. Odin stood up, picked up the axe, and ran to hold Eivor's hand. | ||
*'''Odin:''' ''Leave me now and you are nothing! With me you have wisdom! Glory! Power! What more do you need!'' | *'''Odin:''' ''Leave me now and you are nothing! With me you have wisdom! Glory! Power! What more do you need!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Everything else.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Everything else.'' | ||
Odin was then pulled back and disappeared immediately. Eivor left with her loved ones as the door of light closed. Eivor woke from the Yggdrasil tree's branch as it let her go. | Odin was then pulled back and disappeared immediately. Eivor left with her loved ones as the door of light closed. Eivor woke from the Yggdrasil tree's branch as it let her go. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''S-Sigurd ... are you ... are you with me? Sigurd?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''S-Sigurd ... are you ... are you with me? Sigurd?'' | ||
[[Basim Ibn Ishaq|Basim]] revealed himself as he held a knife to Sigurd's throat. | [[Basim Ibn Ishaq|Basim]] revealed himself as he held a knife to Sigurd's throat. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Ah! The hanged one awakes! Feet upon the ground once more!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Ah! The hanged one awakes! Feet upon the ground once more!'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor! Be careful!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Eivor! Be careful!'' | ||
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*'''Sigurd:''' ''He's mad, Eivor! Silence him.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''He's mad, Eivor! Silence him.'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Come, Eivor! Come save your crippled prince of dead ravens!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Come, Eivor! Come save your crippled prince of dead ravens!'' | ||
Basim pushed Sigurd down as he walked away. | Basim pushed Sigurd down as he walked away. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Are you hurt?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Are you hurt?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''It is nothing, go! Kill that bacraut!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''It is nothing, go! Kill that bacraut!'' | ||
Eivor ran and confronted to fight Basim. | Eivor ran and confronted to fight Basim. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''You must suffer. A thousand times what I suffered.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''You must suffer. A thousand times what I suffered.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What is this about?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''What is this about?'' | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''Dig, Eivor. Into the wellspring of your memory!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Dig, Eivor. Into the wellspring of your memory!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Speak your grievance! Show yourself! I do not wish to fight you.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Speak your grievance! Show yourself! I do not wish to fight you.'' | ||
After battling some time, Basim gained the upper hand over Eivor. | After battling some time, Basim gained the upper hand over Eivor. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Show me your neck! Show me! The kiss of the wolf takes my prize! Of course!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Show me your neck! Show me! The kiss of the wolf takes my prize! Of course!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Yah!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Yah!'' | ||
Eivor pushed Basim off her. | Eivor pushed Basim off her. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Rise!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Rise!'' | ||
They continued fighting. | They continued fighting. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''My son will not have suffered in vain!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''My son will not have suffered in vain!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You spout nonsense. Like an alehouse drunk! If you are resigned to this, so be it.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You spout nonsense. Like an alehouse drunk! If you are resigned to this, so be it.'' | ||
The plate below them was rising up. | The plate below them was rising up. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''You will not die in peace. You will never see your home or your people again!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''You will not die in peace. You will never see your home or your people again!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Is that what you wanted?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Is that what you wanted?'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''I want you to suffer!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''I want you to suffer!'' | ||
Eivor shuffled around as the platform stopped rising. | Eivor shuffled around as the platform stopped rising. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''When I have finished, you will be a sack of blood and shattered bones. And my conscience will be clear.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''When I have finished, you will be a sack of blood and shattered bones. And my conscience will be clear.'' | ||
Eivor stunned Basim and injured his right forearm. | Eivor stunned Basim and injured his right forearm. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Ah, damn! Let us make this more interesting. We'll drag Sigurd into the fray!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Ah, damn! Let us make this more interesting. We'll drag Sigurd into the fray!'' | ||
Basim released a smoke bomb and escaped to find Sigurd. | Basim released a smoke bomb and escaped to find Sigurd. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Coward! Face me! Fight me here!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Coward! Face me! Fight me here!'' | ||
Eivor started to chase after Basim. | Eivor started to chase after Basim. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Be on your guard, Sigurd!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Be on your guard, Sigurd!'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' (laugh) | *'''Basim:''' (laugh) | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd! Be careful! He's coming for you!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd! Be careful! He's coming for you!'' | ||
Basim disarmed Sigurd. | Basim disarmed Sigurd. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Oath-breaker! You'll die here!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Oath-breaker! You'll die here!'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''This brings me no joy, Justice-Bringer. You were always so kind, but you chose the wrong side.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''This brings me no joy, Justice-Bringer. You were always so kind, but you chose the wrong side.'' | ||
Just when Basim was going to swing his sword, Eivor threw a dagger at the same time, stopping Basim. | Just when Basim was going to swing his sword, Eivor threw a dagger at the same time, stopping Basim. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I am your prize, Basim. Come.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''I am your prize, Basim. Come.'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''You are, indeed.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''You are, indeed.'' | ||
Sigurd ran towards the metal sphere as Eivor fought with Basim once again. | Sigurd ran towards the metal sphere as Eivor fought with Basim once again. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Will you not die?'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Will you not die?'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Not here. Not by your hand.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Not here. Not by your hand.'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''I will leave you here to die! Like a rotting fruit on a dying tree! You died once, you will again!'' (scream) | *'''Basim:''' ''I will leave you here to die! Like a rotting fruit on a dying tree! You died once, you will again!'' (scream) | ||
:Eivor may have stunned Basim outside the circle. | :Eivor may have stunned Basim outside the circle. | ||
*'''Basim:''' (scream) | *'''Basim:''' (scream) | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''Stun him within the circle!'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''Stun him within the circle!'' | ||
Eivor stunned Basim within the circle of the Yggdrasil's branches. | Eivor stunned Basim within the circle of the Yggdrasil's branches. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ah!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Ah!'' | ||
One of the branches started to lower. Basim stabbed Eivor in the stomach and Eivor head-butted Basim in response. Holding Basim by the throat, Eivor held him as the branch took ahold of him. | One of the branches started to lower. Basim stabbed Eivor in the stomach and Eivor head-butted Basim in response. Holding Basim by the throat, Eivor held him as the branch took ahold of him. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Ah!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Ah!'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd! Stop this thing! Douse its fire!'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd! Stop this thing! Douse its fire!'' | ||
Sigurd put his hand on the sphere to hold Basim and screamed. | Sigurd put his hand on the sphere to hold Basim and screamed. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Sigurd?'' | ||
Sigurd walked to Eivor. | Sigurd walked to Eivor. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Does he still live?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Does he still live?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''He does. But in darkness.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''He does. But in darkness.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Good. The bastard...'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Good. The bastard...'' | ||
Eivor, injured, followed Sigurd. | Eivor, injured, followed Sigurd. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''For how long has Basim been planning this treachery?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''For how long has Basim been planning this treachery?'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''I dare not guess. Gods! Am I to be hounded by a parade of blood-minded traitors the whole of my life? There is no end to this.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''I dare not guess. Gods! Am I to be hounded by a parade of blood-minded traitors the whole of my life? There is no end to this.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You have something you want to say? Then say it.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You have something you want to say? Then say it.'' | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''I ... I need some time to breathe. Let me sit a moment.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''I ... I need some time to breathe. Let me sit a moment.'' | ||
Eivor sat down next to Sigurd. | Eivor sat down next to Sigurd. | ||
*'''Sigurd:''' ''That man's anger. His rage. It had a familiar sting that I ... I cannot place.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''That man's anger. His rage. It had a familiar sting that I ... I cannot place.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''He was raving, Sigurd. Without sense or reason. Pay it no mind.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''He was raving, Sigurd. Without sense or reason. Pay it no mind.'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''Do you mean this?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Do you mean this?'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
:Depending on Eivor's choices throughout her journey, Sigurd explained the reasons behind his decisions. | :Depending on Eivor's choices throughout her journey, Sigurd explained the reasons behind his decisions. | ||
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*'''Sigurd:''' ''This is not a decision I make lightly, Eivor. You are family. You were my drengr. But here our paths must diverge.'' | *'''Sigurd:''' ''This is not a decision I make lightly, Eivor. You are family. You were my drengr. But here our paths must diverge.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
:If Sigurd decided to leave, Eivor responded to his choice. | :If Sigurd decided to leave, Eivor responded to his choice. | ||
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Eivor and Sigurd parted ways. | Eivor and Sigurd parted ways. | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
::If Eivor pleaded for Sigurd to stay in England, Sigurd responded to her. In fact, Sigurd took into consideration how many times Eivor went against him. | ::If Eivor pleaded for Sigurd to stay in England, Sigurd responded to her. In fact, Sigurd took into consideration how many times Eivor went against him. | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
==Outcome== | == Outcome== | ||
Eivor and Sigurd survived the Yggdrasil simulations and Basim's betrayal as Sigurd decided on his own path. | Eivor and Sigurd survived the Yggdrasil simulations and Basim's betrayal as Sigurd decided on his own path. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
{{ACVMemories}} | {{ACVMemories}} | ||
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | ||
[[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | [[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
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A Brother's Keeper was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2020 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
After arriving at the fjord, north of Hordafylke, Eivor and Sigurd walked to through the storm to their destiny.
The crew at the shore of the northeastern-most fjord of the region.
Off their longship, Eivor and Sigurd walked northwards through the snowstorm at the fjord.
Both siblings kept walking through the snowstorm.
Eivor kept following Sigurd through a large passageway between two cliffs.
Sigurd saw a cave in the hillside of the mountain in front of them.
Both warriors stepped on the frozen lake, running to the cavern thereafter. Inside Goinnhellir, they encountered an icy blockage.
Eivor broke the ice and revealed the passage littered with several debris of unusual architecture behind it, discovering a large door. As Sigurd approached the closed entrance and stood before it, Eivor turned around and travelled down a side passage, caughting sight of a shiny spear embedded in the wall.
She went up a broken bridge in order to reach it, finding it strangely familiar.
Eivor pulled the spear free, claiming it for her own, and experimentally slammed it on the ground as she had seen Odin do in her vision during Kjotve the Cruel's death five years before. She then retraced her steps and returned to Sigurd.
They both stood in front of the large door that Sigurd had envisioned. Eivor recalled what had happened in Oxenefordscire, years prior.
The large door immediately opened, uncovering a spacious room, full of ice and wreckage.
Eivor and Sigurd walked to a large, square plate made of a strange material, suspended over an abyss.
Both siblings stood on the plate, as Sigurd pronounced the password to activate it.
Eivor lost her balance as the plate started to lower gradually.
Eivor looked around her.
The platform continued to go down, eventually unveiling a massive chamber. Eivor and Sigurd saw a glowing tree, standing out from the chasm.
The platform slowed down, pounding against the ground. They walked towards the enormous tree, crossing a wide and imponent bridge.
Both warriors stopped at a sphere of metal under the tree.
As they talked, one of the branches held Valka's mother, Svala.
Eivor walked to the central platform as Sigurd was taken by one of the branches.
Eivor saw Sigurd unconscious as a branch grew close to her.
A branch came behind Eivor and incapacitated her into unconsciousness. Eivor later awoke in a mysterious bedroom corridor.
Eivor walked out and saw a feast, filled with plenty of food and the Einherjar warriors having a good time all around.
Eivor kept walking forward while receiving compliments and salutations.
Eivor saw both Sigurd and Svala having a conversation and stopped moving.
Eivor and Sigurd embraced each other.
Both looked at their fellow Vikings having a good time.
A battle horn was blown and a grand door opened.
Sigurd rushed to battle as Eivor listened to Svala.
Eivor nodded and left to join the fight as soldiers chanted Eivor's name. Eivor started to fight any enemy she could find.
All warriors kept on fighting.
Eivor saw Sigurd on a cliff.
Eivor spoke with Sigurd.
Eivor and Sigurd fought each other.
Eivor defeated Sigurd and cut his right arm off.
The battle horn was blown again.
Everything changed and Eivor awoke again from the same bed.
Eivor walked out again, hearing the same comments from the last time. Eivor found and spoke with Sigurd.
The grand door opened once again as Eivor joined the fight and heard the same war cries from the other warriors again. Eivor found Sigurd sitting mid-battle and he lost his right arm again.
Eivor noticed one of the warriors, who looked like her late father, Varin.
Before any confirmation, Eivor awoke again for the third time.
Eivor walked out to see Svala and Sigurd celebrating near the first big table.
Svala noticed Eivor awake.
Eivor left to search.
Eivor asked the warriors around her.
Eivor got closer to the same soldier from before.
Before any talks, the same soldier ran into battle. Eivor followed but lost him, while she spotted a sitting Sigurd again.
Eivor spoke with Sigurd, who lost his arm again.
Eivor smiled and noticed the soldier. Eivor walked to him.
The soldier turned around and was not her father. Meanwhile, arrows were shot towards the warriors. Eivor was shot in the left eye with an arrow.
Eivor pulled the arrow out and then the battle horn was blown again. Eivor woke up again and held a throwing knife in her hands. Sigurd walked in to greet her.
A seemingly Varin walked in as well.
Eivor threw the dagger at "Varin's" head and killed him.
The Varin figure turned to dust.
Sigurd left for battle as Eivor followed and went to the giant door, where Svala was waiting.
Eivor spoke with Svala.
Svala showed Eivor a group of her Ravensthorpe residents, celebrating at a table.
The residents turned to dust quickly.
Eivor left Svala.
Eivor ventured into the fight again and later found Sigurd sitting again.
Eivor used her power and stopped the fighting.
Eivor consoled Sigurd to go and leave the simulation.
Odin appeared instantly.
Eivor fell down to the ground, unconscious immediately. Eivor awoke in a realm simulation, which appeared like Niflheim.
Eivor walked with Odin.
Odin showed Eivor a childhood memory scene of her survival of her wolf attack.
Odin showed Eivor a memory of one of her fighting moments.
Odin showcased how Eivor garnered certain alliances and installed kings.
Odin reconfigured the moment Eivor saved Sigurd from Fulke.
Odin showcased Eivor over a fallen opponent.
An rock-formed arch rose from the realm's ground as Eivor spoke with Odin.
Odin stood his ground and used his spear to push Eivor away.
Odin and Eivor started to fight each other, but Odin remained unscathed. If defeated, Eivor lied on the ground before getting back up.
A light from a large door appeared with Sigurd waiting for Eivor.
Before Eivor could leave, she is brought back from her axe pulled by Odin's power.
Releasing her axe, Eivor ran from Odin as Sigurd was joined by more of Eivor's loved ones.
Eivor grabbed hold of Sigurd as Odin kicked her axe toward Eivor.
Odin ran to stop Eivor, but Eivor readied out her assassin's blade and subdued Odin.
Odin used his spear to shake Eivor's aid.
A simulation of Hytham and Sigurd helped Eivor up, as other simulated figures, rallied for Eivor.
Eivor looked back and saw Odin weakened as distance grew wider between them. Eivor saw the door of light with her late parents, Varin and Rosta, holding their hands out for her. Eivor embraced her lost parents when walking towards them. Odin stood up, picked up the axe, and ran to hold Eivor's hand.
Odin was then pulled back and disappeared immediately. Eivor left with her loved ones as the door of light closed. Eivor woke from the Yggdrasil tree's branch as it let her go.
Basim revealed himself as he held a knife to Sigurd's throat.
Basim pushed Sigurd down as he walked away.
Eivor ran and confronted to fight Basim.
After battling some time, Basim gained the upper hand over Eivor.
Eivor pushed Basim off her.
They continued fighting.
The plate below them was rising up.
Eivor shuffled around as the platform stopped rising.
Eivor stunned Basim and injured his right forearm.
Basim released a smoke bomb and escaped to find Sigurd.
Eivor started to chase after Basim.
Basim disarmed Sigurd.
Just when Basim was going to swing his sword, Eivor threw a dagger at the same time, stopping Basim.
Sigurd ran towards the metal sphere as Eivor fought with Basim once again.
Eivor stunned Basim within the circle of the Yggdrasil's branches.
One of the branches started to lower. Basim stabbed Eivor in the stomach and Eivor head-butted Basim in response. Holding Basim by the throat, Eivor held him as the branch took ahold of him.
Sigurd put his hand on the sphere to hold Basim and screamed.
Sigurd walked to Eivor.
Eivor, injured, followed Sigurd.
Eivor sat down next to Sigurd.
Eivor and Sigurd left together for Ravensthorpe, their home.
Eivor and Sigurd left together for Ravensthorpe, their home.
Eivor and Sigurd survived the Yggdrasil simulations and Basim's betrayal as Sigurd decided on his own path.
As befitting Eivor's nature as a reincarnation of Odin, the opening sentence of her speech to stop the fighting in Asgard is a paraphrase of the first stanza of the Gestaþáttr (Guest's Chapter/Section) from the Poetic Edda text Hávamál (Words of the High One), a collection of poems attributed to Odin that share his wisdom and guidance.