Moira

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Moira was an Anglo-Saxon woman who served as the chief herbalist and healer of the Viking jarl Halfdan Ragnarsson. She helped to treat Halfdan, who experienced illness, in terms of both his emotional health and his physical health.

Biography

Originating from Wyke in Eurvicscire, Moira followed the tenets of Christianity along with her mother. Moira saw her mother soon die, after failing to understand what was the cause of her death. After some time, Moira came to work and treat Halfdan when the Vikings occupied and settled in Northumbria. While her herbs were not able to cure Halfdan's illness, it was nevertheless able to soothe the pain Halfdan was experiencing.

Circa 876, Moira met with the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir at a celebration in Donecaestre that was held for the latest victory against the Picts. Moira was later consoling a man, whose wife was experiencing medical issues. Moira spoke briefly to Eivor about her role with Halfdan, as Moira had to attend to other business.

At Donecaestre, after the fight at Stenwege Camp, Moira was seen aiding Halfdan, whom Moira was talking to about his treatment. Upon Eivor's arrival, Moira gave a herbal drink to Halfdan and then she left. After a heated discussion between Halfdan and Eivor, Moira was mentioned to be a possibility for being a poisoner as well.

From Eivor's investigation, it was seen that Moira went to Wyke to treat a man's wife, from the earlier conversation at the celebration. At Wyke, a mob of people was yelling outside Moira's home as Moira was trapped by the mob. When Eivor came into help, Moira was later saved as Eivor dispered the mob. Moira left her house, safely out of harm's way. Afterwards, Moira talked with Eivor about Halfdan's health and that the remedies she gave are just treating the wound but not curing what Halfdan has.

At the Petuaria Ruins, Moira's beliefs of Halfdan's illness being a mental and incurable one were relayed by Eivor to Halfdan, who rejected such a notion, despite a moment of worry.

After the victory against the Picts and Ricsige of Northumbria, a celebration took place in Jorvik, where Moira stated to Eivor that Halfdan and Faravid were talking together outside. As the coronation started, all attendees, including Moira, Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir, Hjorr Halfsson, and Faravid, saw Halfdan crowned as king. However, as Halfdan began coughing horribly and he dropped his goblet, Moira was shown the goblet by Eivor as Moira stated that it's made of lead. When Eivor remembered that it was lead that drove the Romans mad, Moira agreed and recalled that her mother drank from cups like the goblet. From this evidence, Moira's testimony sent Halfdan to accuse Faravid of long-time poisoning and saw that Faravid be punished.

After the events with Faravid's fate, a sadden Moira was met by Eivor at the throne room. Speaking to Eivor, Moira stated that Halfdan has been absent and their king has been lost in depression and paranoia. Moira was asked by Eivor about Halfdan and she stated that Halfdan is in Picheringa with his dog, Beonton. From their discussion, Moira saw Eivor leave to find their king.

Behind the scenes

Moira is a character first appearing in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, where she is portrayed by Cassie Bradley.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

Gallery

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  Eivor helps Moira deal with her mob