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{{Era|ACV|Memories}}
{{Era|ACV|Memories}}
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{{Memory Infobox
{{Memory Infobox
| name = War Weary
| name = War Weary
| image =  
| image = ACV War Weary 6.png
| description = ''[[Ivarr the Boneless|Ivarr]] has arrived in [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]] with his men to pressure [[Rhodri the Great|Rhodri]], King of the [[Britons]], to come to the peace table. Bishop [[Deorlaf]] labors to keep the peace talks on track.''
| description = ''[[Ivarr the Boneless|Ivarr]] has arrived in [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]] with his men to pressure [[Rhodri the Great|Rhodri]], King of the [[Britons]], to come to the peace table. Bishop [[Deorlaf]] labors to keep the peace talks on track.''
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
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| heroclass =  
| heroclass =  
| previous = [[Reporting on Oxenefordscire]]
| previous = [[Reporting on Oxenefordscire]]
| next = [[Ransacking Wenlocan]]<br />[[The Supply Line]]
| next = [[Ransacking Wenlocan]]<br>[[The Supply Line]]
| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]
| location = [[Quatford]], [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia]]
| location = [[Quatford]], [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]], [[Mercia]]
| date = 874 CE
| date = c. 874
}}
}}
'''War Weary''' 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]].
'''War Weary''' 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]].
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==Dialogue==
==Dialogue==
Eivor went to speak to [[Randvi]] at the alliance map about her next pledge
Eivor went to speak to [[Randvi]] at the alliance map about her next pledge
 
*'''Eivor:'''  ''So Ceolbert has traveled to [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]].''
* '''Eivor:'''  ''So Ceolbert has traveled to [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]].''
*'''Randvi:''' ''He has, into a difficult situation. The Shire has been mired in a long war with [[Rhodri the Great|Rhodri]], King of the [[Britons]]. Ceolbert hopes to negotiate a peace with the Britons of the west. A difficult task for one so green.''
* '''Randvi:''' ''He has, into a difficult situation. The Shire has been mired in a long war with [[Rhodri the Great|Rhodri]], King of the [[Britons]]. Ceolbert hopes to negotiate a peace with the Britons of the west. A difficult task for one so green.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I hope your tutelage has prepared him well,''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I hope your tutelage has prepared him well,''
*'''Randvi:''' ''Indeed. But I think it best if you supervise these talks. If Ceolbert can make this work, we will gain a valuable alliance.''
* '''Randvi:''' ''Indeed. But I think it best if you supervise these talks. If Ceolbert can make this work, we will gain a valuable alliance.''
 
Eivor pledged herself to ''Sciropescire.''
Eivor pledged herself to ''Sciropescire.''
 
*'''Eivor:'''  ''I'll make my way to Sciropescire.''
* '''Eivor:'''  ''I'll make my way to Sciropescire.''
*'''Randvi:''' ''I am relieved. He and Ivarr should be in [[Quatford]] just now. You will find it along the [[Afon Hafren River]].''
* '''Randvi:''' ''I am relieved. He and Ivarr should be in [[Quatford]] just now. You will find it along the Afon Hafren River.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''If Ivarr is with him, I will certainly be needed.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''If Ivarr is with him, I will certainly be needed.''
Upon arriving in Quatford and approaching the longhouse, Eivor overheard a conversation.
 
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''We've had nothing for days.''
Upon arriving in Quatford and approaching the longhouse, Evior overheard a conversation.
*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman:''' ''Nettle and turnips. It's all I could find.''
 
*'''Anglo-Saxon Child:''' ''Smells good, that.''
* '''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''We've had nothing for days.''
*'''Anglo-Saxon Woman:''' ''There you go, young man.''
* '''''Anglo-Saxon Woman:''''' ''Nettle and turnips. It's all I could find.''
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''Curse this war. Say your thanks, Bertwic.''
* '''Anglo-Saxon Child:''' ''Smells good, that.''
*'''Anglo-Saxon Child:''' ''Thank you, ma'am.''
* '''Anglo-Saxon Woman:''' ''There you go, young man.''
* '''Anglo-Saxon Man:''' ''Curse this war. Say your thanks, Bertwic.''
* '''Anglo-Saxon Child:''' ''Thank you, ma'am.''
 
Eivor entered the longhouse and saw Ceolbert and Ivarr sparring.
Eivor entered the longhouse and saw Ceolbert and Ivarr sparring.
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Come on, boy...ha!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Come on, boy...ha!''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Aaah, oof.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Aaah, oof.''
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*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Oof!''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Oof!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''To your feet. Up! You keep moving as long as your body will follow. Whoop!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''To your feet. Up! You keep moving as long as your body will follow. Whoop!''
 
[[File:ACV War Weary 2.png|thumb|250px|Eivor approaching Ceolbert after he was thrown down by Ivarr]
Eivor approached the two. Ivarr picked up Ceolbert from behind and threw him to the ground.
Eivor approached the two. Ivarr picked up Ceolbert from behind and threw him to the ground.
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ah ah! Not half bad, boy. But be fierce. Dirty. Strike at my balls!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ah ah! Not half bad, boy. But be fierce. Dirty. Strike at my balls!''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr, are you training the boy or tormenting him?''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr, are you training the boy or tormenting him?''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''One will lead to the other in time.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''One will lead to the other in time.''
Ceolbert dusted himself off.
Ceolbert dusted himself off.
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Eivor, well met. You received my message, and just in time. Our negotiations with the Britons have not yet begun.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Eivor, well met. You received my message, and just in time. Our negotiations with the Britons have not yet begun.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I will be at your side when they do. Is there anything I should know first?''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I will be at your side when they do. Is there anything I should know first?''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''The venerable King Rhodri is here. I am to deal with him directly.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''The venerable King Rhodri is here. I am to deal with him directly.''
*'''Ivarr''': ''Rhodri is desperate for peace, ever since we captured his sniveling brother, Gwriad. Sounds like a man coughing up snot. Gwriad ap Merfyn!''
*'''Ivarr''': ''Rhodri is desperate for peace, ever since we captured his sniveling brother, [[Gwriad ap Merfyn|Gwriad]]. Sounds like a man coughing up snot. Gwriad ap Merfyn!''
*'''Ceolbert''': ''Rhodri waits at the church nearby.''
*'''Ceolbert''': ''Rhodri waits at the church nearby.''
*'''Eivor''': ''Who speaks for Sciropescire in these talks?''
*'''Eivor''': ''Who speaks for Sciropescire in these talks?''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''The last ealdorman was killed in battle. Bishop [[Deorlaf]] is standing in.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''The last [[ealdorman]] was killed in battle. Bishop [[Deorlaf]] is standing in.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Until we get this wet whelp installed! That is his father's wish.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Until we get this wet whelp installed! That is his father's wish.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I find the idea of leading a shire on my own quite...quite terrifying.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I find the idea of leading a shire on my own quite...quite terrifying.''
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Ealdorman is a weighty title.=
|-|Ealdorman is a weighty title.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''It's a grave thing to be ealdorman in a time of war, Ceolbert.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''It's a grave thing to be ealdorman in a time of war, Ceolbert.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''He will piss his pants first thing, that's for certain.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''He will piss his pants first thing, that's for certain.''
 
|-|Don't get ahead of yourself.=  
|-|Don't get ahead of yourself.=  
* '''Eivor:''' ''Don't fret until you have taken up the ealdorman's title. Too many things can go wrong between now and then.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Don't fret until you have taken up the ealdorman's title. Too many things can go wrong between now and then.''
* '''Coelbert:''' ''My father thinks me fit already, I shouldn't want to disappoint him.''
*'''Coelbert:''' ''My father thinks me fit already, I shouldn't want to disappoint him.''
 
|-|Watch out for Ivarr.=  
|-|Watch out for Ivarr.=  
* '''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr will toughen you up. But watch your back. He's a wily one.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr will toughen you up. But watch your back. He's a wily one.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''It is always the same with me, boy. When things get too quiet, I throw daggers.'
*'''Ivarr:''' ''It is always the same with me, boy. When things get too quiet, I throw daggers.'
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''I'll be on my guard.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I'll be on my guard.''
 
</tabber>
</tabber>
 
[[File:ACV War Weary 3.png|thumb|250px|Eivor, Ivarr and Ceolbert discussing about Rhodri]]
* '''Eivor:''' ''As future ealdorman, you should speak in the talks as well. But with humility. Rhodri is a king and will expect to be treated as one.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''As future ealdorman, you should speak in the talks as well. But with humility. Rhodri is a king and will expect to be treated as one.''
* '''Ivarr:'''  ''Rhodri will want us to get down on our knees and sniff the rosy wind blowing from his ass. I know the man.''
*'''Ivarr:'''  ''Rhodri will want us to get down on our knees and sniff the rosy wind blowing from his ass. I know the man.''
* '''Eivor:'''  ''You've met him?''
*'''Eivor:'''  ''You've met him?''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Met him, fought him. He gave me this nick here.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Met him, fought him. He gave me this nick here.''
 
Ivarr gestured to the scar along his face.
Ivarr gestured to the scar along his face.
 
*'''Ivarr:''' ''He gave me this nick here. Maybe I can give him one back. Remind him some call me King Killer.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''He gave me this nick here. Maybe I can give him one back. Remind him some call me King Killer.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''It may be you should stay behind, Ivarr. That's not a recipe for a good parlay.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''It may be you should stay behind, Ivarr. That's not a recipe for a good parlay.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I'd like you both to be there. To guide me, to judge my fitness.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''I'd like you both to be there. To guide me, to judge my fitness.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Give us your word then. Your blade stays in it's sheath.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Give us your word then. Your blade stays in it's sheath.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Eivor, don't make me laugh. We both know what my word is worth. But sure, I will let you do the talking. Probably.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Eivor, don't make me laugh. We both know what my word is worth. But sure, I will let you do the talking. Probably.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Excellent. Now...to the church, I think. Our guests await.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''Excellent. Now...to the church, I think. Our guests await.''
[[File:ACV War Weary 4.png|thumb|250px|The trio riding towards to the church meeting point]]
 
Ceolbert walked away as Ivarr gestured to Eivor to walk along. The three mounted horses and headed to the church.
Ceolbert walked away as Ivarr gestured to Eivor to walk along. The three mounted horses and headed to the church.
 
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''It's not far, just across the village. We've been at war with the Britons for coming on two years.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''It's not far, just across the village. We've been at war with the Britons for coming on two years.''
*'''Ivarr:'''  ''The Britons had the best of it, 'til me and my berserkers plowed through their ranks and chased Rhodri's brother into a ditch.''
* '''Ivarr:'''  ''The Britons had the best of it, 'til me and my berserkers plowed through their ranks and chased Rhodri's brother into a ditch.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''That's why Rhodri's talking peace now. It's thanks to Ivarr.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''That's why Rhodri's talking peace now. It's thanks to Ivarr.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''I am going to enjoy seeing him squeal, the old oak. Not nearly as much as taking him down, though. That would seal my legacy.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''I am going to enjoy seeing him squeal, the old oak. Not nearly as much as taking him down, though. That would seal my legacy.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Your legacy?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Your legacy?''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''As King Killer. They do not all get away like Burgred did, Wolf-Kissed.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''As King Killer. They do not all get away like Burgred did, Wolf-Kissed.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Keep the peace, Ivarr.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Keep the peace, Ivarr.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''What has become of your preening brother?''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''What has become of your preening brother?''
 
Eivor sighed.
Eivor sighed.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ah, my brother. We parted. His road is unsure.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Ah, my brother. We parted. His road is unsure.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''You are better off leaving that sauntering pole in your wake.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''You are better off leaving that sauntering pole in your wake.''
 
They dismounted and approached the church.
They dismounted and approached the church.
 
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Our Bishop Deorlaf and King Rhodri are ensconced in the church ahead.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''Our Bishop Deorlaf and King Rhodri are ensconced in the church ahead.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''These houses of Christ. They're all so hard and cold.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''These houses of Christ. They're all so hard and cold.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Yet within is warmth. The Christian God unites King Rhodri, Bishop Deorlaf, and myself. On His ground, peace will be made.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''Yet within is warmth. The Christian God unites King Rhodri, Bishop Deorlaf, and myself. On His ground, peace will be made.''
[[File:ACV War Weary 5.png|thumb|250px|The Britons consulting with Bishop Deorlaf]]
 
Eivor, Ceolbert and Ivarr entered the church, where King Rhodri, his wife, [[Angharad ferch Meurig|Angharad]], Captain [[Ynyr ap Cadfarch]] and Bishop Deorlaf were having a conversation.
Eivor, Ceolbert and Ivarr entered the church, where King Rhodri, his wife, Angharad, Captain Ynyr Ap Cadfarch and Bishop Deorlaf were having a conversation.
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''Captain Ynyr! Explain to the good bishop our position.''
 
*'''Ynyr ap Cadfarch:''' ''Yes, my sovereign. Bishop Deorlaf. We are deaf to offers of peace until Gwriad is returned to us.''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''Captain Ynyr! Explain to the good bishop our position.''
* '''[[Ynyr ap Cadfarch|Ynyr Ap Cadfarch]]:''' ''Yes, my sovereign. Bishop Deorlaf. We are deaf to offers of peace until Gwriad is returned to us.''
 
The three approached the group.
The three approached the group.
 
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''The king's brother is--''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''The king's brother is--''
 
Ivarr barged into the group in the middle of conversation.
Ivarr barged into the group in the middle of conversation.
 
*'''Ivarr:''' ''The king's brother is a moldering sack of cow dung.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''The king's brother is a moldering sack of cow dung.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''You. I know your face, your stench. Ivarr...the one they call Boneless. Did I not gift you that scar myself?''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''You. I know your face, your stench. Ivarr...the one they call Boneless. Did I not gift you that scar myself?''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ah! You did, and I mean to gift you a gash, you reeking piss pot. In your fat fucking skull!''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Ah! You did, and I mean to gift you a gash, you reeking piss pot. In your fat fucking skull!''
 
Eivor stepped in the middle.
Eivor stepped in the middle.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hold! both of you!''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Hold! both of you!''
 
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Rhodri should speak with Ceolbert.=
|-|Rhodri should speak with Ceolbert.=
*'''Eivor:''' ''My lord, this is Ceolbert, the future ealdorman of this shire and the son of Ceolwulf of Mercia.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''My lord, this is Ceolbert, the future ealdorman of this shire and the son of [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia|Ceolwulf of Mercia]].''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''This green stripling? Ealdorman? You couldn't piss without help, boy.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''This green stripling? Ealdorman? You couldn't piss without help, boy.''
|-|Ivarr is right to challenge you.='
|-|Ivarr is right to challenge you.='
*'''Eivor:''' ''Rhodri. You've wasted your men's lives in a fruitless war. Ivarr need not show respect to you. ''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Rhodri. You've wasted your men's lives in a fruitless war. Ivarr need not show respect to you. ''
*'''Angharad:''' ''This Dane is deluded! How dare you speak to my husband in this manner''
*'''Angharad:''' ''This Dane is deluded! How dare you speak to my husband in this manner''
|-|We are here for peace.=
|-|We are here for peace.=
*'''Eivor:''' ''Now is not the time for keeping grudges. We're here to smooth a path to peace.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Now is not the time for keeping grudges. We're here to smooth a path to peace.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Peace, peace peace! Not with this bag of Briton slop.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Peace, peace peace! Not with this bag of Briton slop.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''On that we are agreed..''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''On that we are agreed..''
</tabber>
</tabber>
 
[[File:ACV War Weary 7.png|thumb|250px|Deorlaf urging everyone to calm down]]
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Now, now, calm everyone. Good faith is all I ask.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Now, now, calm everyone. Good faith is all I ask.''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''You know my demands. Until my brother Gwriad walks free, peace between us is impossible.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''You know my demands. Until my brother Gwriad walks free, peace between us is impossible.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''He is lucky he can walk at all! Fell on his own blade fleeing from us!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''He is lucky he can walk at all! Fell on his own blade fleeing from us!''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''I will soon help you fall on yours.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''I will soon help you fall on yours.''
* '''Angharad:''' ''Husband. Keep your head. It is in our interest to find a way to peace. All of us.''
*'''Angharad:''' ''Husband. Keep your head. It is in our interest to find a way to peace. All of us.''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''First, my brother.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''First, my brother.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''First your head on a pike. then the runt goes free.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''First your head on a pike. then the runt goes free.''
 
Rhodri started to reach for his weapon.
Rhodri started to reach for his weapon.
 
*'''Angharad:''' ''Husband! No!''
* '''[[Angharad ferch Meurig|Angharad]]:''' ''Husband! No!''
 
She stepped between her husband and Ivarr.
She stepped between her husband and Ivarr.
 
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Enough! This is a house of God! Let us take some few minutes to gather ourselves, shall we? Eivor, to me.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Enough! This is a house of God! Let us take some few minutes to gather ourselves, shall we? Eivor, to me.''
 
The bishop approached Eivor.
The bishop approached Eivor.
 
[[File:ACV War Weary 8.png|thumb|250px|Eivor requested by Deorlaf to assist in maintaing the peace]]
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''I do not know you well, but Ceolbert believes you a steady head. We need such a one.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''I do not know you well, but Ceolbert believes you a steady head. We need such a one.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''It may be too late. I see the crows of war gathering.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''It may be too late. I see the crows of war gathering.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' I have a hefty sum of silver. Speak to the people here. If the silver will help one bring us toward peace, offer it to them.
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' I have a hefty sum of silver. Speak to the people here. If the silver will help one bring us toward peace, offer it to them.
 
Eivor first spoke to Ceolbert.
Eivor first spoke to Ceolbert.
 
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''These talks are stalled. I fear the upshot.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''These talks are stalled. I fear the upshot.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Do not fret. You will be ealdorman yet.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Do not fret. You will be ealdorman yet.''
 
Eivor then spoke to King Rhodri.
Eivor then spoke to King Rhodri.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''King Rhodri.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''King Rhodri.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''What is it, Dane?''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''What is it, [[Denmark|Dane]]?''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I wish to help you to peace.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I wish to help you to peace.''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''I will not talk of peace until my brother Gwriad, is returned to me.
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''I will not talk of peace until my brother Gwriad, is returned to me.
*'''Eivor:''' ''If you first agree to peace, he will be returned. Would a sum of silver help overleap this difficulty?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''If you first agree to peace, he will be returned. Would a sum of silver help overleap this difficulty?''
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''I cannot be purchased with looted silver, Dane. Stand away.''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''I cannot be purchased with looted silver, Dane. Stand away.''
 
Ivarr could be heard complaining.
Ivarr could be heard complaining.
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Talk, talk, talk! All we do is talk!
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Talk, talk, talk! All we do is talk!
Eivor spoke to captain Ynyr Ap Cadfarch.
Eivor spoke to captain Ynyr Ap Cadfarch.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''You are with Rhodri, yes? One of his advisors?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''You are with Rhodri, yes? One of his advisors?''
*'''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''I am that. Ynyr ap Cadfarch by name. Address me proper.''
* '''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''I am that. Ynyr ap Cadfarch by name. Address me proper.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Tell me...soldier...do you still hold sway with your king?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Tell me...soldier...do you still hold sway with your king?''
*'''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''He consults me for his every decision. If I push for war, he will agree. If I argue for peace, he will follow.''
* '''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''He consults me for his every decision. If I push for war, he will agree. If I argue for peace, he will follow.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Peace is our desired end. Is there a chance that some silver might lead you to counsel your king in the same direction?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Peace is our desired end. Is there a chance that some silver might lead you to counsel your king in the same direction?''
*'''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''A sack of silver? For me? Hm. Yes, I might amend my advice to Rhodri for a tidy sum of shining metal. Yes.''
* '''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''A sack of silver? For me? Hm. Yes, I might amend my advice to Rhodri for a tidy sum of shining metal. Yes.''
 
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Here is silver.=
|-|Here is silver.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Take this. Spend it as you will, and tell Rhodri his best path is peace.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Take this. Spend it as you will, and tell Rhodri his best path is peace.''
* '''Ynyr ap Cadfarch:''' ''You have a bargain.''
*'''Ynyr ap Cadfarch:''' ''You have a bargain.''
 
|-|I need to think about it.=
|-|I need to think about it.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''You are a wise warrior. Perhaps the silver will become available.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''You are a wise warrior. Perhaps the silver will become available.''
* '''Ynyr ap Cadfarch:''' ''Hmph. And you, go take a shit and let me know how it turns out.''
*'''Ynyr ap Cadfarch:''' ''Hmph. And you, go take a shit and let me know how it turns out.''
<br>If Eivor spoke to him again: </br>  
 
* '''Eivor:''' ''Ynyr.''
<br>If Eivor spoke to him again:<br>  
* '''Ynyr ap Cadfarch:''' ''You again. What of the silver you spoke of?''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ynyr.''
*'''Ynyr ap Cadfarch:''' ''You again. What of the silver you spoke of?''
 
</tabber>
</tabber>
Ivarr complained again, loudly.
Ivarr complained again, loudly.
 
*'''Ivarr:''' ''We should settle this with blood, not pretty words.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''We should settle this with blood, not pretty words.''
 
Eivor next spoke to Angharad.
Eivor next spoke to Angharad.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''Lady. Let is get past the anger and find our way to an agreement. What is your husband's greatest concern?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Lady. Let is get past the anger and find our way to an agreement. What is your husband's greatest concern?''
*'''Angharad:''' ''The royal treasury has been depleted by the war. This brings immense strain to Rhodri and his every decision.''
* '''Angharad:''' ''The royal treasury has been depleted by the war. This brings immense strain to Rhodri and his every decision.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''If I could provide a boon of silver, would that guide your husband way from the war?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''If I could provide a boon of silver, would that guide your husband way from the war?''
*'''Angharad:''' ''A replenished treasury would certainly help my husband come to peace.''
* '''Angharad:''' ''A replenished treasury would certainly help my husband come to peace.''
 
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Here is silver.=
|-|Here is silver.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Lady Angharad. Take this silver. Do what you can to calm your husband.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Lady Angharad. Take this silver. Do what you can to calm your husband.''
* '''Angharad:''' ''I shall. The Kingdom of Gyynedd thanks you.''
*'''Angharad:''' ''I shall. The Kingdom of Gwynedd thanks you.''
 
|-|I need to think about it.=
|-|I need to think about it.=
*'''Eivor:''' ''If such a boon comes, I'll consider your words.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''If such a boon comes, I'll consider your words.''
<br>If Eivor spoke to her again.
<br>If Eivor spoke to her again.
* '''Eivor:''' ''Dear lady.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Dear lady.''
* '''Angharad:''' ''The treasure you spoke of would help bring us to peace.''
*'''Angharad:''' ''The treasure you spoke of would help bring us to peace.''
 
</tabber>
</tabber>
Ivarr threw a pot to the ground.
Ivarr threw a pot to the ground.
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Ahh! Enough of this nonsense!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ahh! Enough of this nonsense!''
 
Eivor approached Ivarr.
Eivor approached Ivarr.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Lock the doors. Murder that sweating pig and have done with it.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Lock the doors. Murder that sweating pig and have done with it.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''If I could find you silver, would that quell your bitterness while we seek peace?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''If I could find you silver, would that quell your bitterness while we seek peace?''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Peace. Is that what you think is going to happen here? I told you, I know this bastard.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Peace. Is that what you think is going to happen here? I told you, I know this bastard.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Will silver quiet you?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Will silver quiet you?''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''It may, it may not. I would have to see the silver in my hands to know for sure.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''It may, it may not. I would have to see the silver in my hands to know for sure.''
 
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Here is silver.=
|-|Here is silver.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Damn your eyes. Here is the silver. Do with it what you will, but do not upset this chance at peace.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Damn your eyes. Here is the silver. Do with it what you will, but do not upset this chance at peace.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''I did not know you were so foolish with coin.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''I did not know you were so foolish with coin.''
<br>After Eivor walk away Ivar bragged.
<br>After Eivor walk away Ivar bragged.
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Silver! Good. I can bludgeon Rhodri to death with how heavy a bag I have.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Silver! Good. I can bludgeon Rhodri to death with how heavy a bag I have.''
 
|-|I need to think about it=
|-|I need to think about it=
* '''Eivor:''' ''If there is any silver to be had, I'll think about it.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''If there is any silver to be had, I'll think about it.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''You do that.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''You do that.''
<br>Ivarr spoke again aloud after talking to him.
<br>Ivarr spoke again aloud after talking to him.
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Now you dangle silver before me? Are you so frightened of the Britons that you fight your battles with wealth?''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Now you dangle silver before me? Are you so frightened of the Britons that you fight your battles with wealth?''
<br>If Eivor spoke to him again
<br>If Eivor spoke to him again
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Back again, eh? Brought any treasure with you? I will see that it is well spent.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Back again, eh? Brought any treasure with you? I will see that it is well spent.''
 
</tabber>
</tabber>
Eivor finally spoke to [[Gwriad ap Merfyn]].
Eivor finally spoke to [[Gwriad ap Merfyn]].
 
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''(pained moan)''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''(pained moan)''
*'''Eivor:''' ''You are Gwriad, are you not? Brother to King Rhodri.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''You are Gwriad, are you not? Brother to King Rhodri.''
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''So I am. And a bruised pawn in your bloody game.''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''So I am. And a bruised pawn in your bloody game.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''How do you stand with your brother?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''How do you stand with your brother?''
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''My brother loves me well. Yet he can be slow and stubborn. Were I king, I'd have played all this quite differently.''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''My brother loves me well. Yet he can be slow and stubborn. Were I king, I'd have played all this quite differently.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''What if you had the chance?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''What if you had the chance?''
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''At the crown? I would leap at the chance to rule. But a man needs wealth to bring down a king. Nobles must be bought, you understand.''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''At the crown? I would leap at the chance to rule. But a man needs wealth to bring down a king. Nobles must be bought, you understand.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I make no promises, but I may be able to find you the silver you need.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I make no promises, but I may be able to find you the silver you need.''
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''Under what terms?''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''Under what terms?''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Knock Rhodri from his throne, withdraw all Briton soldiers from Sciropescire, and never again threaten this border.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Knock Rhodri from his throne, withdraw all Briton soldiers from Sciropescire, and never again threaten this border.''
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''If you speak true, I would make that bargain gladly.''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''If you speak true, I would make that bargain gladly.''
 
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Here is silver=
|-|Here is silver=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Take this silver, depose your brother, and you'll rule with our support.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Take this silver, depose your brother, and you'll rule with our support.''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''His blood will gush at my first opportunity.''
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''His blood will gush at my first opportunity.''
 
|-|I need to think about it.=
|-|I need to think about it.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''I will see about the silver.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I will see about the silver.''
<br>If Eivor spoke to him again.
<br>If Eivor spoke to him again.
* '''Eivor:''' ''Gwriad.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Gwriad.''
* '''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''Are we in league, Dane? To buy me a throne? What say you?''
*'''Gwriad ap Merfyn:''' ''Are we in league, Dane? To buy me a throne? What say you?''
 
</tabber>
</tabber>
If Eivor gave silver to anyone.
If Eivor gave silver to anyone.
* '''Eivor:''' ''I should report what I know to Bishop Deorlaf.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I should report what I know to Bishop Deorlaf.''
 
Eivor found a note on a podium in the back of the church.
Eivor found a note on a podium in the back of the church.
 
:'''Letter to Bishop Deorlaf from Ceolwulf:'''<br>''Revered Bishop,<br><br>It is my intention to install my son, Ceolbert, as Ealdorman of Sciropescire.<br><br>However, he is yet young and untested. I ask that you, good Bishop, stand as ealdorman and exercise all attendant powers until such time as my boy grows into himself. At which point, you shall return to your God-ordained duties.<br><br>Ceolwulf, King of Mercia''
:'''Letter to Bishop Deorlaf from Ceolwulf:'''<br>''Revered Bishop,<br><br> It is my intention to install my son, Ceolbert, as Ealdorman of Sciropescire.<br><br>However, he is yet young and untested. I ask that you, good Bishop, stand as ealdorman and exercise all attendant powers until such time as my boy grows into himself. At which point, you shall return to your God-ordained duties.<br><br>Ceolwulf, King of Mercia''
 
Eivor spoke to Deorlaf.
Eivor spoke to Deorlaf.
 
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Eivor, my friend.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Eivor, my friend.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I asked around as you suggested.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I asked around as you suggested.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Have you come to a decision? To whom have you given the silver?''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Have you come to a decision? To whom have you given the silver?''
 
(I'm still thinking it over.)
(I'm still thinking it over.)
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''I have yet to make my decision. Bishop Deorlaf: Please, don't tarry.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I have yet to make my decision. Bishop Deorlaf: Please, don't tarry.''
 
(When Eivor talks to him again.)
(When Eivor talks to him again.)
 
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Eivor, my friend.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Eivor, my friend.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I spoke with more people.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I spoke with more people.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Have you made a decision at last? Ivarr is increasingly agitated.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Have you made a decision at last? Ivarr is increasingly agitated.''
 
If Eivor gave it to:
If Eivor gave it to:
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Ynyr Ap Cadfarch=
|-|Ynyr Ap Cadfarch=
* '''Eivor:''' ''The Captain of the Guard will advise Rhodri to sign the agreement. Peace will be yours.''  
*'''Eivor:''' ''The Captain of the Guard will advise Rhodri to sign the agreement. Peace will be yours.''  
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Let is pray Rhodri takes his advice.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Let is pray Rhodri takes his advice.''
 
|-|Angharad=
|-|Angharad=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Lady Angharad will use the silver to bolster the royal treasury. That will reassure and calm Rhodri.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Lady Angharad will use the silver to bolster the royal treasury. That will reassure and calm Rhodri.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Ah. a Wise woman indeed.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Ah. a Wise woman indeed.''
 
|-|Ivarr=
|-|Ivarr=
* '''Eivor:''' ''I gave the silver to Ivarr for his assurance that he will stay calm.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I gave the silver to Ivarr for his assurance that he will stay calm.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''I have yet to see Ivarr look calm.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''I have yet to see Ivarr look calm.''
 
|-|Gwriad ap Merfyn=
|-|Gwriad ap Merfyn=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Rhodri's brother will use the silver to take the crown himself, by force.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Rhodri's brother will use the silver to take the crown himself, by force.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''He promised rebellion? Are you sure this was wise?''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''He promised rebellion? Are you sure this was wise?''
 
|-|(Lie) the silver is in good hands.=
|-|(Lie) the silver is in good hands.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Your silver's in the hands of one who wants it most. Now pray to your god it does some good.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Your silver's in the hands of one who wants it most. Now pray to your god it does some good.''
 
</tabber>
</tabber>
 
[[File:ACV War Weary 9.png|thumb|250px|Eivor trying to restrain Ivarr]]
Suddenly, Ivarr rushed toward Rhodri.
Suddenly, Ivarr rushed toward Rhodri.
 
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Rhodri! I see you mocking me! I challenge you! Single combat. Now!''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Rhodri! I see you mocking me! I challenge you! Single combat. Now!''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Ivarr, no!''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Ivarr, no!''
Eivor managed to hold Ivarr back.
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''Boneless Ivarr. Spineless, toothless, gutless. You cannon kill me! A dragon will be my death as my seers have foretold!
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''Boneless Ivarr. Spineless, toothless, gutless. You cannon kill me! A dragon will be my death as my seers have foretold!
 
Gwriad walked closer behind Ivarr. Ivarr noticed him.
Merfyn walked closer behind Ivarr. Ivarr noticed him.
*'''Ivarr:''' ''And your brother? Does your destiny guard him?''
 
* '''Ivarr:''' ''And your brother? Does your destiny guard him?''
 
Ivarr turned around, knife in hand.
Ivarr turned around, knife in hand.
 
*'''Angharad:''' ''Gwriad!''
* '''Angharad:''' ''Gwriad!''
[[File:ACV War Weary 10.png|thumb|250px|Ivarr slicing Gwriad's neck]]
 
Ivarr sliced the knife across Gwriad's neck.
Ivarr sliced the knife across Gwriad's neck.
 
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''By God Almighty, I'll--''
* '''King Rhodri:'' '''''<nowiki/>''By God Almighty, I'll--''
 
Rhodri started toward Ivarr.
Rhodri started toward Ivarr.
 
*'''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''Get them to safety. Go! Quickly!''
* '''Ynyr Ap Cadfarch:''' ''Get them to safety. Go! Quickly!''
 
One of the guards pulled Rhodri toward the church door.
One of the guards pulled Rhodri toward the church door.
 
*'''King Rhodri:''' ''Kill the Boneless one! Paint this chapel with his blood!''
* '''King Rhodri:''' ''Kill the Boneless one! Paint this chapel with his blood!''
 
The guards attacked.
The guards attacked.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr! What have you done?''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr! What have you done?''
 
Eivor, Ivarr, Ceolbert and their guards fought and killed Rhodri's men. And Eivor approached Gwriad's dead body.
Eivor, Ivarr, Ceolbert and their guards fought and killed Rhodri's men. And Eivor approached Gwriad's dead body.
 
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ahh! Now that is vikingr diplomacy! Show the fuckers who the real warriors are.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Ahh! Now that is vikingr diplomacy! Show the fuckers who the real warriors are.''
*'''Ceolbert''' ''Ivarr, you have scuppered the peace!''
* '''Ceolbert''' ''Ivarr, you have scuppered the peace!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''do not be fooled by peace, boy. It is just an empty voice between axe blows.
* '''Ivarr:''' ''do not be fooled by peace, boy. It is just an empty voice between axe blows.
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Dear Lord, this is a massacre!''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Dear Lord, this is a massacre!''
*'''Eivor:''' ''We have no choice now but to fight our way out of this.
* '''Eivor:''' ''We have no choice now but to fight our way out of this.
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Ah! A good test for you, boy!''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Ah! A good test for you, boy!''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Lord, forgive us.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Lord, forgive us.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Stay close, Ceolbert. You watch my back and I will pull the knives from yours!
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Stay close, Ceolbert. You watch my back and I will pull the knives from yours!
 
Ivarr ran toward the door.
Ivarr ran toward the door.
 
*'''Ceolbert''' ''Dear Lord.''
* '''Ceolbert''' ''Dear Lord.''
Ceolbert followed after him. Eivor turned to Deorlaf.
Ceolbert followed after him. Eivor turned to Deorlaf.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''Stay here where it's safest, bishop.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Stay here where it's safest, bishop.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Help me with this fucking door!''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Help me with this fucking door!''
 
Eivor and Ivarr forced open the door.
Eivor and Ivarr forced open the door.
 
*'''Norse Warrior:''' ''Rhodri's fled! It's war!''
* '''Norse Warrior:''' ''Rhodri's fled! It's war!''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Briton cowards. I am Ivarr, King Killer!''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Briton cowards. I am Ivarr, King Killer!''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''For Mercia!''
* '''Ceolbert:'' '''''<nowiki/>''For Mercia!''
[[File:ACV War Weary 14.png|thumb|250px|Fighting outside the church]]
 
Eivor and the others fought and killed the Britons outside the church. The war horn sounded.
Eivor and the others fought and killed the Britons outside the church. The war horn sounded.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''There are more at the river!''
* '''Eivor:'' '''''<nowiki/>''There are more at the river!''
 
Everyone ran down the hill to the battle in the river.
Everyone ran down the hill to the battle in the river.
 
*'''Norse Warrior:''' ''Gut them!''
* '''Norse Warrior:''' ''Gut them!''
*'''Briton Warrior:''' ''Kill the Danes!''
* '''Briton Warrior:''' ''Kill the Danes!''
 
Eivor, Ivarr, Ceolbert, and the Danes killed the rest of the Britons.
Eivor, Ivarr, Ceolbert, and the Danes killed the rest of the Britons.
 
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''Good God, what carnage. We must let Bishop Deorlaf know that the battle is done.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''Good God, what carnage. We must let Bishop Deorlaf know that the battle is done.''
 
Eivor, Ivarr, and Ceolbert walked back up the hill to the church.
Eivor, Ivarr, and Ceolbert walked back up the hill to the church.
 
*'''Ivarr:''' ''You did yourself proud, aetheling.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''You did yourself proud, aetheling.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''This was not a battle we needed, Ivarr.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''This was not a battle we needed, Ivarr.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''When you are king, Ceolbert, you won't need battles. You will crave them.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''When you are king, Ceolbert, you won't need battles. You will crave them.''
 
They entered the church. Where Deorlaf raised an accusatory finger in Ivarr's direction.
They entered the church. Where Deorlaf raised an accusatory finger in Ivarr's direction.
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''You murdered Rhodri's brother, you beast! Our one chance at peace is lost!''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''You murdered Rhodri's brother, you beast! Our one chance at peace is lost!''
* '''Ivarr:''' '' Peace with Rhodri is as likely as you dying a virgin, bishop. It won't happen. He is too canny, too vile.''
* '''Ivarr:''' '' Peace with Rhodri is as likely as you dying a virgin, bishop. It won't happen. He is too canny, too vile.''
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Ivarr was wrong.=
|-|Ivarr was wrong.=
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* '''Ivarr:''' ''Ah, the diplomat speaks what she really feels.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Ah, the diplomat speaks what she really feels.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Fail us again, Son of Ragnar, and I'll send you back to Repton without your limbs.
* '''Eivor:''' ''Fail us again, Son of Ragnar, and I'll send you back to Repton without your limbs.
|-|Ivarr was right.=
|-|Ivarr was right.=
* '''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr has a point. Rhodri showed us nothing but contempt. Peace was not to be written today.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Ivarr has a point. Rhodri showed us nothing but contempt. Peace was not to be written today.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''You see, aetheling? Eivor understands. There can be no peace with these backwards Britons.  
* '''Ivarr:''' ''You see, aetheling? Eivor understands. There can be no peace with these backwards Britons.  
|-|What Ivarr did no longer matters.=
|-|What Ivarr did no longer matters.=
</tabber>
</tabber>
 
[[File:ACV War Weary 16.png|thumb|250px|The group discussing their next plans]]
* '''Eivor:''' ''What's done is done. We must plan our next moves before the Britons regroup.
*'''Eivor:''' ''What's done is done. We must plan our next moves before the Britons regroup.
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''They will retreat to their great castle, for certain. It's well-nigh impregnable.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''They will retreat to their great castle, for certain. It's well-nigh impregnable.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''Then we starve them out. Attack their supplies. Watch them beg for death.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''Then we starve them out. Attack their supplies. Watch them beg for death.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Dear God. More death, more war, endless refugees.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Dear God. More death, more war, endless refugees.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''This is our only way forward, Deorlaf. You know the territory best, how can we hurt them?''
*'''Eivor:''' ''This is our only way forward, Deorlaf. You know the territory best, how can we hurt them?''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Well...for food and supplies, they stockpile cargo at [[Wenlocan Outpost]], down south of Quatford. Rhodri has another secret supply line. Ask those among the refugees near the river. Those who have fled from occupied villages.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Well...for food and supplies, they stockpile cargo at [[Wenlocan Outpost]], down south of Quatford. Rhodri has another secret supply line. Ask those among the refugees near the river. Those who have fled from occupied villages.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Rhodri's Britons will strike back long before we can.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Rhodri's Britons will strike back long before we can.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Indeed. They will send Ynyr and his soldiers. They train in [[Wesberie]], west of the [[Hill Gate Remnants|ruined tower]].''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Indeed. They will send Ynyr and his soldiers. They train in [[Wesberie]], west of the [[Hill Gate Remnants|ruined tower]].''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''You do not need me to hold your hand, Eivor. I will head to Wesberie, scout around.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''You do not need me to hold your hand, Eivor. I will head to Wesberie, scout around.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''I know your methods of scouting. It always leads to swordplay.''
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I know your methods of scouting. It always leads to swordplay.''
* '''Ivarr:''' ''I'm as regular as tidewater.''
*'''Ivarr:''' ''I'm as regular as tidewater.''
 
Ceolbert shook his head.
Ceolbert shook his head.
 
*'''Ceolbert:''' ''I shall go with you. If only to get an honest accounting of our situation.''
* '''Ceolbert:''' ''I shall go with you. If only to get an honest accounting of our situation.''
*'''Eivor:''' ''I'll meet you both in Wesberie then, once I've done some damage. Until then.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''I'll meet you both in Wesberie then, once I've done some damage. Until then.''
 
Ivarr walked off with Ceolbert close behind. Deorlaf turned to Eivor.
Ivarr walked off with Ceolbert close behind. Deorlaf turned to Eivor.
 
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''One last thing. We'll need a fyrd before our battle's done. Try to free any captives you find. They'll swell our ranks.''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''One last thing. We'll need a fyrd before our battle's done. Try to free any captives you find. They'll swell our ranks.''
 
Eivor could speak to Deorlaf again.
Eivor could speak to Deorlaf again.
 
*'''Eivor:''' ''Good bishop.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Good bishop.''
*'''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Have you made progress, my friend?''
* '''Bishop Deorlaf:''' ''Have you made progress, my friend?''
*'''Eivor:''' ''Some. Have no fear.''
* '''Eivor:''' ''Some. Have no fear.''


==Outcome==
==Outcome==
Ivarr killed Rhodri's brother at the meeting, inciting a war with the Britons. Eivor and her allies ended up killing all his attacking forces.
Ivarr killed Rhodri's brother at the meeting, inciting a war with the Britons. Eivor and her allies ended up killing all his attacking forces.
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
ACV War Weary 1.png|Ceolbert sparring with Ivarr
ACV War Weary 11.png|Rhodri calling for his men to eliminate the Saxons and Vikings
ACV War Weary 12.png|Fighting within the church
ACV War Weary 13.png|Gwriad's body
ACV War Weary 15.png|Battle by the river
</gallery>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:43, 13 February 2022

War Weary 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.

Description

Eivor met with Ceolbert and Ivarr the Boneless to oversee the peace talks between them and King Rhodri the Great.

Dialogue

Eivor went to speak to Randvi at the alliance map about her next pledge

  • Eivor: So Ceolbert has traveled to Sciropescire.
  • Randvi: He has, into a difficult situation. The Shire has been mired in a long war with Rhodri, King of the Britons. Ceolbert hopes to negotiate a peace with the Britons of the west. A difficult task for one so green.
  • Eivor: I hope your tutelage has prepared him well,
  • Randvi: Indeed. But I think it best if you supervise these talks. If Ceolbert can make this work, we will gain a valuable alliance.

Eivor pledged herself to Sciropescire.

  • Eivor: I'll make my way to Sciropescire.
  • Randvi: I am relieved. He and Ivarr should be in Quatford just now. You will find it along the Afon Hafren River.
  • Eivor: If Ivarr is with him, I will certainly be needed.

Upon arriving in Quatford and approaching the longhouse, Eivor overheard a conversation.

  • Anglo-Saxon Man: We've had nothing for days.
  • Anglo-Saxon Woman: Nettle and turnips. It's all I could find.
  • Anglo-Saxon Child: Smells good, that.
  • Anglo-Saxon Woman: There you go, young man.
  • Anglo-Saxon Man: Curse this war. Say your thanks, Bertwic.
  • Anglo-Saxon Child: Thank you, ma'am.

Eivor entered the longhouse and saw Ceolbert and Ivarr sparring.

  • Ivarr: Come on, boy...ha!
  • Ceolbert: Aaah, oof.
  • Ivarr: You wouldn't stop a lamb. Come on.
  • Ceolbert: I hurt my shoulder.
  • Ivarr: Shake it off.
  • Ceolbert: Ha!
  • Ivarr: Don't hold back. Follow through!
  • Ceolbert: Aaaah!
  • Ivarr: And...
  • Ceolbert: Oof!
  • Ivarr: To your feet. Up! You keep moving as long as your body will follow. Whoop!

[[File:ACV War Weary 2.png|thumb|250px|Eivor approaching Ceolbert after he was thrown down by Ivarr] Eivor approached the two. Ivarr picked up Ceolbert from behind and threw him to the ground.

  • Ivarr: Ah ah! Not half bad, boy. But be fierce. Dirty. Strike at my balls!
  • Eivor: Ivarr, are you training the boy or tormenting him?
  • Ivarr: One will lead to the other in time.

Ceolbert dusted himself off.

  • Ceolbert: Eivor, well met. You received my message, and just in time. Our negotiations with the Britons have not yet begun.
  • Eivor: I will be at your side when they do. Is there anything I should know first?
  • Ceolbert: The venerable King Rhodri is here. I am to deal with him directly.
  • Ivarr: Rhodri is desperate for peace, ever since we captured his sniveling brother, Gwriad. Sounds like a man coughing up snot. Gwriad ap Merfyn!
  • Ceolbert: Rhodri waits at the church nearby.
  • Eivor: Who speaks for Sciropescire in these talks?
  • Ceolbert: The last ealdorman was killed in battle. Bishop Deorlaf is standing in.
  • Ivarr: Until we get this wet whelp installed! That is his father's wish.
  • Ceolbert: I find the idea of leading a shire on my own quite...quite terrifying.

  • Eivor: It's a grave thing to be ealdorman in a time of war, Ceolbert.
  • Ivarr: He will piss his pants first thing, that's for certain.

  • Eivor: Don't fret until you have taken up the ealdorman's title. Too many things can go wrong between now and then.
  • Coelbert: My father thinks me fit already, I shouldn't want to disappoint him.

  • Eivor: Ivarr will toughen you up. But watch your back. He's a wily one.
  • Ivarr: It is always the same with me, boy. When things get too quiet, I throw daggers.'
  • Ceolbert: I'll be on my guard.

Eivor, Ivarr and Ceolbert discussing about Rhodri
  • Eivor: As future ealdorman, you should speak in the talks as well. But with humility. Rhodri is a king and will expect to be treated as one.
  • Ivarr: Rhodri will want us to get down on our knees and sniff the rosy wind blowing from his ass. I know the man.
  • Eivor: You've met him?
  • Ivarr: Met him, fought him. He gave me this nick here.

Ivarr gestured to the scar along his face.

  • Ivarr: He gave me this nick here. Maybe I can give him one back. Remind him some call me King Killer.
  • Eivor: It may be you should stay behind, Ivarr. That's not a recipe for a good parlay.
  • Ceolbert: I'd like you both to be there. To guide me, to judge my fitness.
  • Eivor: Give us your word then. Your blade stays in it's sheath.
  • Ivarr: Eivor, don't make me laugh. We both know what my word is worth. But sure, I will let you do the talking. Probably.
  • Ceolbert: Excellent. Now...to the church, I think. Our guests await.
The trio riding towards to the church meeting point

Ceolbert walked away as Ivarr gestured to Eivor to walk along. The three mounted horses and headed to the church.

  • Ceolbert: It's not far, just across the village. We've been at war with the Britons for coming on two years.
  • Ivarr: The Britons had the best of it, 'til me and my berserkers plowed through their ranks and chased Rhodri's brother into a ditch.
  • Ceolbert: That's why Rhodri's talking peace now. It's thanks to Ivarr.
  • Ivarr: I am going to enjoy seeing him squeal, the old oak. Not nearly as much as taking him down, though. That would seal my legacy.
  • Eivor: Your legacy?
  • Ivarr: As King Killer. They do not all get away like Burgred did, Wolf-Kissed.
  • Eivor: Keep the peace, Ivarr.
  • Ivarr: What has become of your preening brother?

Eivor sighed.

  • Eivor: Ah, my brother. We parted. His road is unsure.
  • Ivarr: You are better off leaving that sauntering pole in your wake.

They dismounted and approached the church.

  • Ceolbert: Our Bishop Deorlaf and King Rhodri are ensconced in the church ahead.
  • Eivor: These houses of Christ. They're all so hard and cold.
  • Ceolbert: Yet within is warmth. The Christian God unites King Rhodri, Bishop Deorlaf, and myself. On His ground, peace will be made.
The Britons consulting with Bishop Deorlaf

Eivor, Ceolbert and Ivarr entered the church, where King Rhodri, his wife, Angharad, Captain Ynyr ap Cadfarch and Bishop Deorlaf were having a conversation.

  • King Rhodri: Captain Ynyr! Explain to the good bishop our position.
  • Ynyr ap Cadfarch: Yes, my sovereign. Bishop Deorlaf. We are deaf to offers of peace until Gwriad is returned to us.

The three approached the group.

  • Bishop Deorlaf: The king's brother is--

Ivarr barged into the group in the middle of conversation.

  • Ivarr: The king's brother is a moldering sack of cow dung.
  • King Rhodri: You. I know your face, your stench. Ivarr...the one they call Boneless. Did I not gift you that scar myself?
  • Ivarr: Ah! You did, and I mean to gift you a gash, you reeking piss pot. In your fat fucking skull!

Eivor stepped in the middle.

  • Eivor: Hold! both of you!

  • Eivor: My lord, this is Ceolbert, the future ealdorman of this shire and the son of Ceolwulf of Mercia.
  • King Rhodri: This green stripling? Ealdorman? You couldn't piss without help, boy.

'

  • Eivor: Rhodri. You've wasted your men's lives in a fruitless war. Ivarr need not show respect to you.
  • Angharad: This Dane is deluded! How dare you speak to my husband in this manner

  • Eivor: Now is not the time for keeping grudges. We're here to smooth a path to peace.
  • Ivarr: Peace, peace peace! Not with this bag of Briton slop.
  • King Rhodri: On that we are agreed..

Deorlaf urging everyone to calm down
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Now, now, calm everyone. Good faith is all I ask.
  • King Rhodri: You know my demands. Until my brother Gwriad walks free, peace between us is impossible.
  • Ivarr: He is lucky he can walk at all! Fell on his own blade fleeing from us!
  • King Rhodri: I will soon help you fall on yours.
  • Angharad: Husband. Keep your head. It is in our interest to find a way to peace. All of us.
  • King Rhodri: First, my brother.
  • Ivarr: First your head on a pike. then the runt goes free.

Rhodri started to reach for his weapon.

  • Angharad: Husband! No!

She stepped between her husband and Ivarr.

  • Bishop Deorlaf: Enough! This is a house of God! Let us take some few minutes to gather ourselves, shall we? Eivor, to me.

The bishop approached Eivor.

Eivor requested by Deorlaf to assist in maintaing the peace
  • Bishop Deorlaf: I do not know you well, but Ceolbert believes you a steady head. We need such a one.
  • Eivor: It may be too late. I see the crows of war gathering.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: I have a hefty sum of silver. Speak to the people here. If the silver will help one bring us toward peace, offer it to them.

Eivor first spoke to Ceolbert.

  • Ceolbert: These talks are stalled. I fear the upshot.
  • Eivor: Do not fret. You will be ealdorman yet.

Eivor then spoke to King Rhodri.

  • Eivor: King Rhodri.
  • King Rhodri: What is it, Dane?
  • Eivor: I wish to help you to peace.
  • King Rhodri: I will not talk of peace until my brother Gwriad, is returned to me.
  • Eivor: If you first agree to peace, he will be returned. Would a sum of silver help overleap this difficulty?
  • King Rhodri: I cannot be purchased with looted silver, Dane. Stand away.

Ivarr could be heard complaining.

  • Ivarr: Talk, talk, talk! All we do is talk!

Eivor spoke to captain Ynyr Ap Cadfarch.

  • Eivor: You are with Rhodri, yes? One of his advisors?
  • Ynyr Ap Cadfarch: I am that. Ynyr ap Cadfarch by name. Address me proper.
  • Eivor: Tell me...soldier...do you still hold sway with your king?
  • Ynyr Ap Cadfarch: He consults me for his every decision. If I push for war, he will agree. If I argue for peace, he will follow.
  • Eivor: Peace is our desired end. Is there a chance that some silver might lead you to counsel your king in the same direction?
  • Ynyr Ap Cadfarch: A sack of silver? For me? Hm. Yes, I might amend my advice to Rhodri for a tidy sum of shining metal. Yes.

  • Eivor: Take this. Spend it as you will, and tell Rhodri his best path is peace.
  • Ynyr ap Cadfarch: You have a bargain.

  • Eivor: You are a wise warrior. Perhaps the silver will become available.
  • Ynyr ap Cadfarch: Hmph. And you, go take a shit and let me know how it turns out.

If Eivor spoke to him again:
  • Eivor: Ynyr.
  • Ynyr ap Cadfarch: You again. What of the silver you spoke of?

Ivarr complained again, loudly.

  • Ivarr: We should settle this with blood, not pretty words.

Eivor next spoke to Angharad.

  • Eivor: Lady. Let is get past the anger and find our way to an agreement. What is your husband's greatest concern?
  • Angharad: The royal treasury has been depleted by the war. This brings immense strain to Rhodri and his every decision.
  • Eivor: If I could provide a boon of silver, would that guide your husband way from the war?
  • Angharad: A replenished treasury would certainly help my husband come to peace.

  • Eivor: Lady Angharad. Take this silver. Do what you can to calm your husband.
  • Angharad: I shall. The Kingdom of Gwynedd thanks you.

  • Eivor: If such a boon comes, I'll consider your words.

If Eivor spoke to her again.
  • Eivor: Dear lady.
  • Angharad: The treasure you spoke of would help bring us to peace.

Ivarr threw a pot to the ground.

  • Ivarr: Ahh! Enough of this nonsense!

Eivor approached Ivarr.

  • Eivor: Ivarr.
  • Ivarr: Lock the doors. Murder that sweating pig and have done with it.
  • Eivor: If I could find you silver, would that quell your bitterness while we seek peace?
  • Ivarr: Peace. Is that what you think is going to happen here? I told you, I know this bastard.
  • Eivor: Will silver quiet you?
  • Ivarr: It may, it may not. I would have to see the silver in my hands to know for sure.

  • Eivor: Damn your eyes. Here is the silver. Do with it what you will, but do not upset this chance at peace.
  • Ivarr: I did not know you were so foolish with coin.


After Eivor walk away Ivar bragged.

  • Ivarr: Silver! Good. I can bludgeon Rhodri to death with how heavy a bag I have.

  • Eivor: If there is any silver to be had, I'll think about it.
  • Ivarr: You do that.

Ivarr spoke again aloud after talking to him.
  • Ivarr: Now you dangle silver before me? Are you so frightened of the Britons that you fight your battles with wealth?

If Eivor spoke to him again
  • Ivarr: Back again, eh? Brought any treasure with you? I will see that it is well spent.

Eivor finally spoke to Gwriad ap Merfyn.

  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: (pained moan)
  • Eivor: You are Gwriad, are you not? Brother to King Rhodri.
  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: So I am. And a bruised pawn in your bloody game.
  • Eivor: How do you stand with your brother?
  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: My brother loves me well. Yet he can be slow and stubborn. Were I king, I'd have played all this quite differently.
  • Eivor: What if you had the chance?
  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: At the crown? I would leap at the chance to rule. But a man needs wealth to bring down a king. Nobles must be bought, you understand.
  • Eivor: I make no promises, but I may be able to find you the silver you need.
  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: Under what terms?
  • Eivor: Knock Rhodri from his throne, withdraw all Briton soldiers from Sciropescire, and never again threaten this border.
  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: If you speak true, I would make that bargain gladly.

  • Eivor: Take this silver, depose your brother, and you'll rule with our support.
  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: His blood will gush at my first opportunity.

  • Eivor: I will see about the silver.

If Eivor spoke to him again.
  • Eivor: Gwriad.
  • Gwriad ap Merfyn: Are we in league, Dane? To buy me a throne? What say you?

If Eivor gave silver to anyone.

  • Eivor: I should report what I know to Bishop Deorlaf.

Eivor found a note on a podium in the back of the church.

Letter to Bishop Deorlaf from Ceolwulf:
Revered Bishop,

It is my intention to install my son, Ceolbert, as Ealdorman of Sciropescire.

However, he is yet young and untested. I ask that you, good Bishop, stand as ealdorman and exercise all attendant powers until such time as my boy grows into himself. At which point, you shall return to your God-ordained duties.

Ceolwulf, King of Mercia

Eivor spoke to Deorlaf.

  • Bishop Deorlaf: Eivor, my friend.
  • Eivor: I asked around as you suggested.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Have you come to a decision? To whom have you given the silver?

(I'm still thinking it over.)

  • Eivor: I have yet to make my decision. Bishop Deorlaf: Please, don't tarry.

(When Eivor talks to him again.)

  • Bishop Deorlaf: Eivor, my friend.
  • Eivor: I spoke with more people.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Have you made a decision at last? Ivarr is increasingly agitated.

If Eivor gave it to:

  • Eivor: The Captain of the Guard will advise Rhodri to sign the agreement. Peace will be yours.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Let is pray Rhodri takes his advice.

  • Eivor: Lady Angharad will use the silver to bolster the royal treasury. That will reassure and calm Rhodri.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Ah. a Wise woman indeed.

  • Eivor: I gave the silver to Ivarr for his assurance that he will stay calm.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: I have yet to see Ivarr look calm.

  • Eivor: Rhodri's brother will use the silver to take the crown himself, by force.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: He promised rebellion? Are you sure this was wise?

  • Eivor: Your silver's in the hands of one who wants it most. Now pray to your god it does some good.

Eivor trying to restrain Ivarr

Suddenly, Ivarr rushed toward Rhodri.

  • Ivarr: Rhodri! I see you mocking me! I challenge you! Single combat. Now!
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Ivarr, no!

Eivor managed to hold Ivarr back.

  • King Rhodri: Boneless Ivarr. Spineless, toothless, gutless. You cannon kill me! A dragon will be my death as my seers have foretold!

Gwriad walked closer behind Ivarr. Ivarr noticed him.

  • Ivarr: And your brother? Does your destiny guard him?

Ivarr turned around, knife in hand.

  • Angharad: Gwriad!
Ivarr slicing Gwriad's neck

Ivarr sliced the knife across Gwriad's neck.

  • King Rhodri: By God Almighty, I'll--

Rhodri started toward Ivarr.

  • Ynyr Ap Cadfarch: Get them to safety. Go! Quickly!

One of the guards pulled Rhodri toward the church door.

  • King Rhodri: Kill the Boneless one! Paint this chapel with his blood!

The guards attacked.

  • Eivor: Ivarr! What have you done?

Eivor, Ivarr, Ceolbert and their guards fought and killed Rhodri's men. And Eivor approached Gwriad's dead body.

  • Ivarr: Ahh! Now that is vikingr diplomacy! Show the fuckers who the real warriors are.
  • Ceolbert Ivarr, you have scuppered the peace!
  • Ivarr: do not be fooled by peace, boy. It is just an empty voice between axe blows.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Dear Lord, this is a massacre!
  • Eivor: We have no choice now but to fight our way out of this.
  • Ivarr: Ah! A good test for you, boy!
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Lord, forgive us.
  • Ivarr: Stay close, Ceolbert. You watch my back and I will pull the knives from yours!

Ivarr ran toward the door.

  • Ceolbert Dear Lord.

Ceolbert followed after him. Eivor turned to Deorlaf.

  • Eivor: Stay here where it's safest, bishop.
  • Ivarr: Help me with this fucking door!

Eivor and Ivarr forced open the door.

  • Norse Warrior: Rhodri's fled! It's war!
  • Ivarr: Briton cowards. I am Ivarr, King Killer!
  • Ceolbert: For Mercia!
Fighting outside the church

Eivor and the others fought and killed the Britons outside the church. The war horn sounded.

  • Eivor: There are more at the river!

Everyone ran down the hill to the battle in the river.

  • Norse Warrior: Gut them!
  • Briton Warrior: Kill the Danes!

Eivor, Ivarr, Ceolbert, and the Danes killed the rest of the Britons.

  • Ceolbert: Good God, what carnage. We must let Bishop Deorlaf know that the battle is done.

Eivor, Ivarr, and Ceolbert walked back up the hill to the church.

  • Ivarr: You did yourself proud, aetheling.
  • Ceolbert: This was not a battle we needed, Ivarr.
  • Ivarr: When you are king, Ceolbert, you won't need battles. You will crave them.

They entered the church. Where Deorlaf raised an accusatory finger in Ivarr's direction.

  • Bishop Deorlaf: You murdered Rhodri's brother, you beast! Our one chance at peace is lost!
  • Ivarr: Peace with Rhodri is as likely as you dying a virgin, bishop. It won't happen. He is too canny, too vile.

  • Eivor: You nearly got Ceolbert killed, you boneless flap of leather.
  • Ivarr: Ah, the diplomat speaks what she really feels.
  • Eivor: Fail us again, Son of Ragnar, and I'll send you back to Repton without your limbs.

  • Eivor: Ivarr has a point. Rhodri showed us nothing but contempt. Peace was not to be written today.
  • Ivarr: You see, aetheling? Eivor understands. There can be no peace with these backwards Britons.

The group discussing their next plans
  • Eivor: What's done is done. We must plan our next moves before the Britons regroup.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: They will retreat to their great castle, for certain. It's well-nigh impregnable.
  • Ivarr: Then we starve them out. Attack their supplies. Watch them beg for death.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Dear God. More death, more war, endless refugees.
  • Eivor: This is our only way forward, Deorlaf. You know the territory best, how can we hurt them?
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Well...for food and supplies, they stockpile cargo at Wenlocan Outpost, down south of Quatford. Rhodri has another secret supply line. Ask those among the refugees near the river. Those who have fled from occupied villages.
  • Eivor: Rhodri's Britons will strike back long before we can.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Indeed. They will send Ynyr and his soldiers. They train in Wesberie, west of the ruined tower.
  • Ivarr: You do not need me to hold your hand, Eivor. I will head to Wesberie, scout around.
  • Ceolbert: I know your methods of scouting. It always leads to swordplay.
  • Ivarr: I'm as regular as tidewater.

Ceolbert shook his head.

  • Ceolbert: I shall go with you. If only to get an honest accounting of our situation.
  • Eivor: I'll meet you both in Wesberie then, once I've done some damage. Until then.

Ivarr walked off with Ceolbert close behind. Deorlaf turned to Eivor.

  • Bishop Deorlaf: One last thing. We'll need a fyrd before our battle's done. Try to free any captives you find. They'll swell our ranks.

Eivor could speak to Deorlaf again.

  • Eivor: Good bishop.
  • Bishop Deorlaf: Have you made progress, my friend?
  • Eivor: Some. Have no fear.

Outcome

Ivarr killed Rhodri's brother at the meeting, inciting a war with the Britons. Eivor and her allies ended up killing all his attacking forces.

Gallery

  • Ceolbert sparring with Ivarr
    Ceolbert sparring with Ivarr
  • Rhodri calling for his men to eliminate the Saxons and Vikings
    Rhodri calling for his men to eliminate the Saxons and Vikings
  • Fighting within the church
    Fighting within the church
  • Gwriad's body
    Gwriad's body
  • Battle by the river
    Battle by the river

References

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla memories
Main Quests
Prologue
Battle for the Northern Way
Chapter 1
Honor Bound
Chapter 2
A Seer's Solace - Family Matters - The Prodigal Prince
Chapter 3
Rude Awakening - A Cruel Destiny
Chapter 4
Birthrights
Chapter 5
The Seas of Fate
Ravensthorpe
The Swan-Road Home - Unwelcome - Settling Down - The Alliance Map
The Song of Soma
Chapter 1
The Great Scattered Army
Chapter 2
Orphans of the Fens
Chapter 3
Glory Regained
Chapter 4
Razing Earnningstone - Unholy Father - Storming Ravensburg
Chapter 5
The Stench of Treachery - An Island of Eels - Reporting on Grantebridgescire
The Kingmaker's Saga
Chapter 1
The Sons of Ragnar
Chapter 2
Bartering - Rumors of Ledecestre - The Walls of Templebrough
Chapter 3
Tilting the Balance
Chapter 4
Heavy is the Head - Hunted - Reporting on Ledecestrescire
Ravensthorpe
A Toast to our Success - Uninvited Guests
The Tale of Thegn Oswald
Chapter 1
Kingmaker
Chapter 2
The Measure of a Norseman
Chapter 3
A Triumphant Return
Chapter 4
Raising Iron - A Fury from the Sea
Chapter 5
Wedding Horns - Reporting on East Anglia
Ravensthorpe
Holger
Mane and Tail
The City of War
Chapter 1
Walls and Shadows
Chapter 2
Firing the Arrow - Bleeding The Leech
Chapter 3
Smashing the Compass - Reporting on Lunden
The Book of Dragons
Chapter 1
War Weary
Chapter 2
Ransacking Wenlocan - The Supply Line - Bloody Path to Peace
Chapter 3
King Killer - Reporting on Sciropescire
The Paladin's Stone
Chapter 1
Brewing Rebellion
Chapter 2
Chipping Away - Pilgrimage to St. Albanes - Blood from a Stone
Chapter 3
Fiery Ambush - Ringing Cyne Belle
Chapter 4
The Saga Stone - Reporting on Oxenefordscire
The Instrument of the Ancients
Chapter 1
The Abbot's Gambit
Chapter 2
Puppets and Prisoners - The Man Behind the Man
Chapter 3
A Bloody Welcome - Reporting on Cent
Ravensthorpe
Dag
A Brewing Storm
The City of Greed
Chapter 1
The Welcoming Party
Chapter 2
Burning the Firebrand
Chapter 3
Pricking the Needle
Chapter 4
Closing the Vault - Reporting on Jorvik
The Lay of Hunwald
Chapter 1
A Noble Escort
Chapter 2
Homecoming
Chapter 3
In the Absence of an Ealdorman
Chapter 4
Salve for a Fresh Wound - The Thegn of Lincoln - Where the Stone Falls
Chapter 5
A Sword-Shower in Anecastre - Reporting on Lincolnscire
A Breviary of Broken Hearts
Chapter 1
An Uncommon Proposition
Chapter 2
Old Wounds - Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 3
Taken
Chapter 4
Twists and Turns - Reporting on Essexe
The Siege of Portcestre
Chapter 1
Reaver of the South
Chapter 2
Arrive Unexpected - Let Them Eat Ashes - Scorched Earth - Severing the Lines
Chapter 3
Storming the Walls - Of All That Has Passed... - Reporting on Suthsexe
Ravensthorpe
Reap What Was Sown
Vinland Saga
Chapter 1
In a Strange Land - The Hunting Grounds
Chapter 2
Hunter of Beasts
Chapter 3
Hunter's Repast - Reporting on Vinland
Ravensthorpe
Holger
Blame and Sail
The Sayings of Halfdan
Chapter 1
War in the North
Chapter 2
Honor Has Two Edges
Chapter 3
Road to Hamartia - This Son of Jorvik
Chapter 4
Honor's Hubris
Chapter 5
Of Blood and Bonds - Reporting on Eurvicscire - Lost Glory
A Tale of Wicker-Fire
Chapter 1
The First Night of Samhain
Chapter 2
Clues and Riddles
Chapter 3
The Stolen King
Chapter 4
A Love Betrayed - The Gutted Lamb
Chapter 5
The Burning of the Wicker Man - Reporting on Glowecestrescire
The Tale of Two Jarls
Chapter 1
Old Friends
Chapter 2
On Borrowed Time
Chapter 3
Rowdy Raiders - Adorning the Adorned - Of Blood and Gods
Chapter 4
Under the Skin
Chapter 5
Farewells and Legacies - Reporting on Snotinghamscire
The City of Faith
Chapter 1
More Intel - The Reeve of Wincestre
Chapter 2
Choking the Gallows
Chapter 3
Plucking the Quill
Chapter 4
Impaling the Seax - Reporting on Wincestre
In the Hall of the Slain
Chapter 1
The Road to Valhalla - Where Legends Are Born
Chapter 2
A Brother's Keeper - A Quiet Homecoming
The Prophecies of the King
Chapter 1
Kingdom's End
Chapter 2
Holy Day - Reporting on Hamtunscire
Ravensthorpe
Gunnar
The Forge and the Flame
The Fate of the High One
Chapter 1
View Above All
Chapter 2
Well-Traveled - Defensive Measures - Extended Family
Chapter 3
Forging a Bond (A Feline's Footfall - Taking Root)
Chapter 4
The Big Finish
Chapter 5
Binding Fate - Cheating Fate
The Saga of the Snows
Chapter 1
Mistress of the Iron Wood
Chapter 2
The Lost Cauldron
Chapter 3
A Gift from the Past
Chapter 4
A Feast to Remember
Chapter 5
The Price of Wisdom
Settlement Quests
A New Home - The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok
Hytham
To Serve the Light... - Breaking the Order - A Brief History of the Hidden Ones - The Letter - The Poor Fellow-Soldier
Knud
A Little Problem
Octavian
A Rivalry for the Ages
Petra
The Huntress - Have You Seen This Man? - Archery Contest
Randvi
Taken for Granted
Reda
The Thousand Eyes - Viking for Hire
Tarben
The Baker's Plaint - Man of Mystery
Tove
Carrying the Torch
Valka
A Wise Friend - In Dreams... - Going Deeper... - Bound to Fate
Yanli
Pending Deliveries
Thousand Eyes contracts
Contract: Assassinate the Target - Contract: A Strange Drawing - Contract: Best Effort - Contract: Booty Hunter - Contract: Burn it down! - Contract: Control Nuisance - Contract: Dangerous Prey - Contract: Defeat the Diubal - Contract: Grave-Robber - Contract: Investigation Offer - Contract: Macabre Discovery - Contract: Make it Boom! - Contract: Marked for Death - Contract: Predator's Attack - Contract: Recovery Investment - Contract: Reda's Judgement - Contract: Reported Missing - Contract: Rescue Favor - Contract: Silence the Poet - Contract: Slay the Monster - Contract: The Deadly Beast - Contract: The Dice Master - Contract: The Drunkard - Contract: The Duke of Burgundy - Contract: The Green-Eyed Thief - Contract: The Hermit of the Thousand Sins - Contract: The Jomsviking Code - Contract: The Man-eating Animal - Contract: The Phantom - Contract: The Renegade Monk - Contract: The Richest Merchant - Contract: The Rogue Informer - Contract: The Stolen Purse - Contract: The Thieves Couple - Contract: Threat Assessment - Contract: Toss a Coin for the Traitor - Contract: Wild Frontier
World Events
Norway
Rygjafylke
A Desperate Bounty - A New England - Comb of Champions - Old Man on the Edge - Raider Recruit - The Dreamwalking Warrior - The Hunt for Honor - The Plight of the Warlock - The Silver-Tongued Traitor
Hordafylke
Battle Born - The Rekindling
England
Cent
Madness of the Stones - Pig of Prophecy - Red in Tooth and Claw - The Lighthouse Twins - The Pardoner's Tale - The Sky Thief - Winifred
East Anglia
A Blood Hymn for Edmund - Edmund's Arrows - Freyja's Friend - Green Children of Anglia - Hide and Hunt - Life-Blood - The Wayward
Essexe
Devil's Hole - Mother - Take Me a Husband - The Banshee - The Boar with the Golden Nose - The Gleewoman - The Prodigy - The Riddler
Eurviscire
Art-Scop - Crushed Dreams - Dellingr Rabbit - Historia de Cordibus Pathetic - Sunken Hope - The Village: Jurthgard
Glowecestrescire
Dearly Bee-Loved - Lady of the Lake - The Body - The Goddess of Birth - The Horn of Ragnar
Grantebridgescire
Degolas the Beautiful - Path to the Wind-Blue - The Cult of Saint Guthlac - The Devout Troll - The Doom Book of Cats - The Infinite Noise of Men - The Lord of Norsexe - The Walloper - The Wound-Wands of Friends - Winchell the Robesfree
Hamtunscire
Saint Faith - Splitting Hares - The Arrow In The Tree - The Devil Has All The Best Tunes - We Are All Monsters
Jorvik
Bridges of Oppression - Deviled Water - Silver Wind Elder - Warmth of Winter
Ledecestrescire
A Skald's Lament - Ledecestrescire Sauce - Of Fist-Dances and Sweaty Oaths - Sisters of the Axe - Skal to Your Wealth - The Last Leaf of Fall - The Old Guard - The Stink-Brew - The Twit Saga, Part I - The White Lady of Tamworth
Lincolnscire
King of Shitsby - Little Victories - Stray Naps - The False Ealdormancy - The Farewell Meow - The Ignominious Bandit - The Twit Saga, Part II
Lunden
The Demon Odor at the Tithe - Falling Stars - Last Flight of the Gyldan Sparrow - War of the Collectors
Oxenefordscire
A Dog's Rescue - Fishing Lesson - Nostalgia - Permission to Weep - The Anchoress - The Last Raid
Sciropescire
Bewitched - King of the Hill - Lamb Chops - Miracle - Otta, Son of Slugga - Paola's Dream - The Puppeteer
Snotinghamscire
A Cordial Invitation - An Althing for the Half-Grown - An Efficient Cremation - Stoneman - The Good Men of Sherwood - The Myth in the Mountains
Suthsexe
A Prayer for Vengeance - Aflanc the Terrible - Alisa in Wunderlandscire - Eivor the Sheepdog - King of the Hay People - Rock of Fertility - Tiny Black Market - Will O' the Wisp
Wincestre
Aelfred's Jewel - Asser - Mildberg the Miracle Legs - Romeo and Aethelflaed
North America
Vinland
A Dead Man's Tale - Breaking Teeth, Not Hearts (Flight of Fancy - Ursine Takeover)
Dreams
Asgard
Food of the Gods - Hel's Well - Milk of Humankind - Njord's Lament - Noble Harts - Valhalla Bound
Jotunheim
Aegir's Daughters - Pit of Slaughter - The Giants of Fimbulwinter - The Puppeteer
DLC
The Way of the Berserker
Chapter 1
The Mysterious Berserker
Chapter 2
The Ritual of the Berserker
Chapter 3
The Vengeance of the Berserker
The Legend of Beowulf
Chapter 1
A Fiend out of Hell
Chapter 2
Prey in the High Hall
Chapter 3
Ever As Fate Must
A Fated Encounter
A Fated Encounter - A Distorted Dream
Chapter 1
Tossing and Turning
Chapter 2
Night and Day
Chapter 3
Counting Sheep
Chapter 4
What Dreams May Come
Chapter 5
One Last Sleepless Night
World Events
Haunting of Neist Point - The Drink of the Picts
Shared History
The Raven and the Cuckoo
The Last Chapter
Last Goodbyes - Fare Thee Well, Young Eagle - Fare Thee Well, Aelfred Rex - Fare Thee Well, Aethelstan - Fare Thee Well, King Fair-Hair - Fare Thee Well, My Ravens
Settlement Extension
Yule Season
Yule Festival - Cow Catcher - The Case of the Missing Ale - Braun's Folly - Twirling Targets - Yule Brawl
Ostara Season
Ostara Festival - Let's Get Festive - Egg Hunt - The May Queen - Spiritual Defense - Braun's Folly - Twirling Targets - Viking Brawl
Sigrblot Festival
Sigrblot Festival - The War Effort (Feeding the Wolf - Fight or Flyte - Three Big Pigs) - Final Offering - Test Your Metal - War Games
Oskoreia Festival
Oskoreia Festival - Hunting for Honor (Homeward - An Honorable Death - Riding for Glory - Veiled Threats - Targeted Strategy) - A Measure of Respect
River Raids
Yule Season
A River to Raid - The Legend of Saint George - Treasures of River Exe - Treasures of River Severn - The Legacy of Saint George - Treasures of River Dee - The Sword of Saint George
Sigrblot Season
The Legend of Lugh - Treasures of River Berbha - The Spear of Lugh - Treasures of River Erriff - The Ulfberht Sword - Champions of the Faith (England's Protector - Ireland's Defender - Francia's Anointed)
Mastery Challenge
Chapter 1
A Challenge from the Gods - The Cryptic Tutelage of Hildiran
Chapter 2
The All-Seeing Eye
The Forgotten Saga
A Gift from the Otherworld
Favors
The Wholesome Warrior - Dark Dealings - Shifting Loyalties
Wrath of the Druids
Wrath of the Druids
Chapter 1
Irish Trade - Irish Adventure - Blood Bond - Snaring Thorstein - Rathdown Build Up
Chapter 2
Flann over Ireland - A Show of Character - War Efforts - Gathering Strength
Chapter 3
Foothold in Connacht - Potion of Blood - Into the Fog
Chapter 4
The Northern Reach - Courting the Kings - The Mask of Diplomacy - The Wages of War - A Scourging of Snakes
Chapter 5
The Cost of Betrayal
Settling Accounts
Chapter 1
Dublin's Reach (Trade: Giving Your Words - Trade: Dyed in the Wool - Trade: The Ivory Post - Trade: Trouble Brewing - Trade: Illuminating Event - Trade: Sweetening the Pot)
Chapter 2
An Eye for an Eye
The Strength of Danu
Chapter 1
Children of Danu
Chapter 2
Amber Sun
Lost Drengr
Thorgest's Drengir
Trade Post
Trade: Dyed in the Wool - Trade: Giving Your Words - Trade: Illuminating Event - Trade: Sweetening the Pot - Trade: The Ivory Post - Trade: Trouble Brewing
Royal Demands
Kings of Meath
Meath: Death Sentence - Meath: Death to All - Meath: Gemstones - Meath: Hibernian Heist - Meath: Jewel Recovery - Meath: Rough Justice - Meath: Royal Vengeance - Meath: Smite Them Down - Meath: Stamp Them Out - Meath: Taking it Back - Meath: They Must Pay
Kings of Connacht
Connacht: Stamp Them Out
Kings of Ulster
Ulster: Death Sentence - Ulster: Death to All - Ulster: Smite Them Down
Thousand Eyes contracts
Contract: Bandit King - Contract: Hired Help - Contract: The Lost Books
The Siege of Paris
Chapter 1
Strangers Bearing Gifts - To Francia - Warlord of Melun - The Rot in the Slums - Majesty in the Dark
Chapter 2
The Missing Queen - Sister of Sorrow - The Queen's Gambit
Chapter 3
Honor and Enemies - Fire From Heaven - A Hidden Weakness - Royal Fox Hunt - Dark Before Dawn - The Siege of Paris - The Count of Paris
Chapter 4
Skal!
Chapter 5
Fire and Faith - Madness of King Charles - Victory - Homecoming
Hidden Ones
Hidden
Delivery
A Package for Paris
Infamy
Vive la Résistance
Thousand Eyes contracts
Contract: Pagus Pinciacensis - Contract: The Count of Pinciacum - Contract: Fluctuat Nec Mergitur - Contract: The Last Judgment - Contract: Everything has a price - Contract: A Perilous Task - Contract: The Boar's Tusk
World Events
Amienois
Hidden Justice
Melunois
Not God Enough - Stealing from Thieves - Ulfberht Sword
Paris
The Ghost of Saint Germain - The King of Rats
Dawn of Ragnarök
Restless Dreams - Legendary Hoard
Into the Fire
Chapter 1
The Rescue - Gift to the God
Chapter 2
Seeking Shelter - Crystal Cave - Hunter and Gatherer - World's End
Chapter 3
The Masters - Forging Bonds
Chapter 4
Warpath - Pride of the Aesir
Chapter 5
Beyond Fear - The Reckoning
The Relic
Chapter 1
Finding Fritjof
Chapter 2
The Scholar and the Sunstone
Chapter 3
The Vault of the Ancients
Vessel of Souls
Chapter 1
The Warlord's Daughter
Chapter 2
Cold Embers - Blazing a Trail
Chapter 3
Malvigr
Valkyrie's Arena
Heroic Scholar
Tales
Warlord of the Muspels - The Full Might of Muspelheim - Double Burning Trouble - The Princess and the Queen - The Midgard War Party - The Trickster and his Legions - Muspelheim's Legacy - A Tale of Ice and Fire - The Champions of Jotunheim - Muspelheim's Fiery Champions - The Fallen Warriors - The Shapeshifters of Legend - Glacial Bear Encounter - The Midgard Challengers - The Great Swamp Witches
World Events
Eitri
Remnants
Gullnámar
Carpe Diem - Hyrrokin's Gift
Svaladal
A Beast's Burden - A Most Cunning Fish - Love Conquers - The Ballad of Kraka and Skavi
Vangrinn
Not Today, Jotun! - Take My Chest Away - The Seed of Travi
Discovery Tour: Viking Age
Oaths & Honour - Through Faith & Fire - Seaworthy - Into the West - A Barter for Peace - Aelfred's Legacy - New Life, New Lands - Where Fates Align
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