Balor

He who increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow. This article contains spoilers, meaning it has information and facts concerning recent or upcoming releases from the Assassin's Creed series. If you do not want to know about these events, it is recommended to read on with caution, or not at all. This template should be removed from the article 13 August 2021.

"Surely you remember Balor. He is heat, drought, the scorching sun come to earth."

―Deirdre Na Linni describing Balor to Eivor, c. 882

Balor was a figure in Irish mythology, usually depicted as the leader of the Fomorians and a giant with a large eye that wreaks destruction when opened. Interpreted as a personification of the scorching sun, Balor is primarily known for the tale in which he was killed by his grandson Lug of the Tuatha Dé Danann.

Through a concoction made by Deirdre Na Linni using amber shards collected from the deceased members of the Children of Danu, the shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir encountered and defeated Balor which allowed her to claim the legendary Gae Bolg spear.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids