|
|
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| {{Era|Memories|ACV}} | | {{Era|Memories|ACV}} |
| {{Spoilerhd|13 March 2022}} | | {{Spoilerhd|13 March 2022}} |
| {{IncompleteMemory}}
| |
| {{Imageneed}} | | {{Imageneed}} |
| {{Memory Infobox | | {{Memory Infobox |
| | name = A Distorted Dream | | | name = A Distorted Dream |
| | image = | | | image = |
| | description = ''An odd, [[Edyt|young woman]] has arrived at [[Ravensthorpe]] and has set up camp near [[Valka]]'s [[Seer's Hut|Hut]].'' | | | description = ''An odd, [[Edyt|young woman]] has arrived at [[Ravensthorpe]] and has set up camp near [[Valka]]'s [[Valka's Hut|Hut]].'' |
| | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' |
| | type = Main | | | type = Main {{c|A Fated Encounter}} |
| | fullsync = | | | fullsync = |
| | reward = | | | reward = |
| Line 21: |
Line 20: |
|
| |
|
| ==Dialogue== | | ==Dialogue== |
| Valka and a red-haired woman walked up to Eivor. The unknown woman began talking almost immediately. | | Eivor arrived back home in [[Ravensthorpe]] as she noticed an occurence at [[Valka]]'s [[Valka's Hut|Hut]]. |
| *'''Unknown Woman:''' ''Oh, it's you! Valka said we would meet, but I can hardly believe the great Eivor is fated to save my little [[Isle of Skye]]!'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Looks like something is happening near Valka's hut. Perhaps I should take a look.'' |
| She dipped her head in a bow as Valka gestured to her for Eivor.
| | Eivor went to Valka's Hut and came across a red-haired woman. The unknown woman began talking almost immediately. |
| *'''Valka:''' ''[[Edyt]] is an old friend and a seer. She contacted me for advice. Her people are plagued by nightmares to the point madness.'' | | *'''[[Edyt]]:''' ''Eivor! I can hardly believe it's you. The one fated to save my people.'' |
| Eivor looked over Edyt, appraising the seer before her. | | *'''Eivor:''' ''That woman seems to know me.'' |
| | Eivor spoke with the stranger. |
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''Oh, it's you! Valka said we would meet, but I can hardly believe the great Eivor is fated to save my little [[Isle of Skye]]!'' |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Who are you?'' |
| | *'''Valka:''' ''Ahead of yourself as always, Edyt. Eivor, Edyt is an old friend and a seer. She contacted me for advice. Her people are plagued by nightmares to the point madness.'' |
| | Eivor looked over Edyt. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I wasn't aware people settled on the Isle of Skye.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I wasn't aware people settled on the Isle of Skye.'' |
| *'''Edyt:''' ''There are small settlements, but it is a place of passage for many, making it perfect for dreams to wreck havok.'' | | *'''Edyt:''' ''There are small settlements, but it is a place of passage for many, making it perfect for dreams to wreck havok.'' |
| Edyt stared distantly as she remembered then began talking, slowly at first before rapidly speeding up as the memories came. | | Edyt stared distantly and then began talking, slowly at first before rapidly speeding up as the memories came. |
| *'''Edyt:''' ''Until now, I've mostly been deciphering whether my cousin's feasting on [[feather]]s in her dreams means she should marry a farmer or a baker.'' | | [[File:ACV A Distorted Dream 1.jpg|thumb|250px|Valka and Edyt relay problems at Isle of Skye]] |
| Eivor blinked and frowned at the sudden flurry of words, then looked to Valka for explaination. When none came, she spoke to Edyt. | | *'''Edyt:''' ''Until now, I've mostly been deciphering whether my cousin's feasting on [[feather]]s in her dreams means she should marry a farmer or a baker−'' |
| | Eivor blinked and frowned at the sudden flurry of words and then looked to Valka for explaination. When none came, Eivor spoke to Edyt. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''You've lost me again.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''You've lost me again.'' |
| Valka looked at Edyt. | | Valka looked at Edyt. |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Edyt needs your help. And it's not just her people being affected.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''Edyt needs your help. And it's not just her people being affected.'' |
| She returned her gaze to Eivor.
| | Valka returned her gaze to Eivor. |
| *'''Valka:''' ''As someone deeply in tune with the spirit realm, I have also begun to lose sleep. I fear it may spread to out settlement soon.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''As someone deeply in tune with the spirit realm, I have also begun to lose sleep. I fear it may spread to out settlement soon.'' |
| Eivor chuckled lightly. | | Eivor chuckled lightly in response. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I will investigate, but it is not as if I have experience chasing away bad dreams.'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''I will investigate, but it is not as if I have experience chasing away bad dreams.'' |
| *'''Valka:''' ''There is more. You're not going to like this, Eivor, but I believe somehow... Randvi is involved. Perhaps even responsible.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''There is more. You're not going to like this, Eivor, but I believe somehow... [[Randvi]] is involved. Perhaps even responsible.'' |
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|Randvi would never= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Eivor does date Randvi= |
| | Eivor chuckled. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I know Randvi's whereabouts better than most and she isn't − Er, what I mean to say is she couldn't do something like this.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Eivor does not date Randvi= |
| | Eivor laughed aloud. |
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Valka, you've really gone mad this time. Randvi would never do something like this. Nor could she! She's always here!'' |
| | }} |
| | |-|How could she do this?= |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Valka, you know I trust your wisdom, but... Randvi is my friend. How could she threaten the settlement like this?'' | | *'''Eivor:''' ''Valka, you know I trust your wisdom, but... Randvi is my friend. How could she threaten the settlement like this?'' |
| | </tabber> |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Ever since the nightmares stared, I began asking the spirits for clarity and a vision came to me.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''Ever since the nightmares stared, I began asking the spirits for clarity and a vision came to me.'' |
| Valka took a deep breath to collect her thoughts. | | Valka took a deep breath to collect her thoughts. |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Though it was cloudy, I know what I saw. You will find Randvi amidst a scene of death on Skye Island. The two of you will fight before you're forced to part ways forever.'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''Though it was cloudy, I know what I saw. You will find Randvi amidst a scene of death on Skye Island. The two of you will fight before you're forced to part ways forever.'' |
| Eivor laughed loudly at the absurdity of Valka's vision.
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''That just can't be true.'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' (laughing) ''Valka, you've really gone mad this time. Randvi would never do something like this. Nor could she! She's always here!'' | | *'''Valka:''' ''Believing is your choice. The only way to find the truth and stop the nightmares from spreading is if you go to Isle of Skye. I must tend to my duties, but Edyt can take you when you're ready.'' |
| *'''Valka:''' ''Believe it or don't, it is your choice. The only way you'll find the truth and stop the nightmares from plaguing the settlement is if you fo the Skye Island. I must stend to my duties, but Edyt can take you when you're ready.'' | | Valka left Edyt with Eivor. |
| Eivor sailed to the Isle of Skye, met Kassandra and immediately began a duel. | | *'''Edyt:''' ''So? Are you ready? My people can't go without sleep any longer. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You favor other weapons, too. Where'd you get that blade?'' | | (Yes - Let's go to Skye) |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I take it you're one of the [[Hidden Ones]]?''
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''I'll find out what is plaguing your people. Whatever or whomever it may be.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' (laughs) ''Not exactly. But I admire [[Assassin-Templar War|their work]]. I'm not a Hidden One, but I have friends that are. And often, my goals align with theirs. I assume the same is true for you?''
| | Edyt nodded and began preparations. Time passed as Edyt and Eivor sailed to the Isle of Skye. They arrived and docked near [[Brother's Point]] and soon ventured up the cliff nearby. |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Yes. I've made [[Hytham|friends]] with the Hidden Ones and I agree with their goals. Perhaps we might have more in common than we thought.'' | | *'''Edyt:''' ''Here we are. The Isle of Skye. Beautiful, isn't it?'' |
| The two women fought a group of corrupted civilians and cultists.
| | *'''Eivor:''' ''Any idea where I should go first?'' |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''They've been driven to madness. It's just nonsense. Watch out! Better take them out before they take us down, then.''
| | *'''Edyt:''' ''Investigate [[Kiltaraglen]] first. It's where complaints of nightmares began. My hut is there, too, if you need to find me.'' |
| *'''Skye Cultist:''' ''(The blood of the god in your veins is not meant to walk these lands, [[mercenary]]! The Apple of [[Eden]] belongs to another, mercenary.''
| | Edyt took her leave as Eivor pondered her next step. |
| The Apple activated.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's an illusion caused by the artifact.''
| |
| ...
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've torn many of those masks from the faces of cultists. I wouldn't be here now if it weren't for them.''
| |
| Eivor looked at the mask.
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''That mask looks unique.
| |
| Eivor thought.
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''It really seemed like one of these guys was talking to directly to you in the fight.
| |
| ...
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You have no idea what you'd be dealing with. You need my help.''
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''In the first ambush, those men seemed to know you. Now, they're speaking [[Greece|your language]]! How stupid do you think I am? These aren't coincidences!''
| |
| ...
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''After your big success with the rocks, why don't you guide us this time?''
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''There are five triangles. And one pyramid. We're going to need five shards—keys—to place on this pedestal. That should open...''
| |
| ...
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''That's all the shards. Time to unlock the temple and end the nightmares.''
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's it? There's nothing.''
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Of course, you don't see it! You're missing [[Odin]]'s [[Eagle Vision|sight]], after all''
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Odin's sight... You must come from an [[Hybrid|interesting lineage]]. Who might your [[Varin|father]] be?''
| |
| ...<br>
| |
| Kassandra sat on a tree stump.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''The artifact is an object of great power left here by... [[Isu|old gods]]. Left on the island, it could wreck havok not on the world.''
| |
| <tabber>
| |
| |-|Why aren't we affected?=
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Why aren't we under whatever spell or curse this artifact seems to have placed over everyone else?'' | |
| Kassandra spread her hands.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It is difficult to explain, but artifacts like this can affect people differently. Many are Corrupted by them.''
| |
| Kassandra looked at Eivor and raised an eyebrow.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Perhaps we are of a similar strength. But even if we're not having nightmares, we should still be wary of its power.''
| |
| |-|Why is it causing problems?=
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''If this artifact is ancient and was left here who knows how long ago, why is it suddenly causing problems now?''
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Loki]] got bored?''
| |
| Eivor frowned and shook her head, unamused at Kassandra's attempt at humor. Kassandra rolled her eyes.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''So serious. Truthfully, I'm not sure. These artifacts can be activated. Maybe someone tampered with it.''
| |
| Kassandra stared at the ground sternly as she recalled her own experiences in the far distant past.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''After all, many are drawn to its powers. It tempts them''
| |
| |-|How will we find it?=
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''How exactly are you planning to track it down?'' | |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Leave that to me. Finding these artifacts has been my calling for some time now. I've developed a knack for tracking them down. With the auror gone, it should be even easier to find.''
| |
| </tabber>
| |
| (Leave – "Let's go find it then.")
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Let's not waste time. What's our next move?''
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now that the smog is gone, I should be able to better track the artifact's location.'' | |
| Kassandra stood up and began walking towards a cave entrance.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Before that, though, I'm going to take another look around the [[church]]. See what I can learn of these foreign lands. Meet me in [[Tobhta]]?''
| |
| Eivor frowned at Kassandra's assuredness.
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''It'll take more than studying one church to become familiar with this island. But fine. We'll meet again soon.''
| |
| ...
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' (laughs) ''No, it's a Greek swear word. It's'' ma-lá-ka''!''
| |
| ...
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I already told you, the artifact has made them go mad.''
| |
| Kassandra began to walk away further into the [[Temple (Isu)|temple]].
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''Kassandra!''
| |
| Kassandra stopped, tensed herself, and turned around frustrated.
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Eivor, when are you going to see that I'm here to help?''
| |
| ...
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''No, you're lying, I'm sure of it.''
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''No, that's all the more reason for me to remove it. You've done enough. I can't trust you, Kassandra.''
| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Eivor, please! The powers of this artifact are unlike anything you've seen!''
| |
| *'''Eivor:''' ''I already have the other keys. And if these men are after you, it'll be even easier for me to continue by myself.''
| |
|
| |
|
| ==Behind the scenes== | | ==Behind the scenes== |