Eivor Varinsdottir

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Eivor was a Viking from Norway who participated in raids in England against King Alfred the Great. He were also in possession of a Hidden Blade, using it in combat against the Anglo-Saxons.

Biography

In 873 CE, Eivor and his clan of Norsemen fled from MobileNorway to escape the endless war and dwindling resources. They arrived in the southern part of Great Britain, establishing a new settlement. At some point, Eivor encountered a group which served as one of the predecessors of the Assassin Brotherhood and was given access to a Hidden Blade. Keen that the traditionally stealth-based weaponry should be visible to his enemies, Eivor wore the blade over his forearm.

During their travels, Eivor was accompanied by the raven Sýnin.

Personality and characteristics

Eivor was a devoted and confident Viking clan leader, who wasn't scared of dying to protect his people. Despite his deep love for his clan, he was a lone wolf. Indeed, driven by his dream to prove his courage, he prefered to take on all tasks and risks himself. On top of being a fierce warrior, Eivor was cunning and was a great strategist, as could prove some of his alliances.

Behind the scenes

Eivor has been revealed to be the main protagonist of the upcoming main installment, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. According to Ubisoft, their gender will be customizable, a feature carried over from Valhalla's immediate predecessor, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (2018). However, lead writer Darby McDevitt has confirmed that both gender options are considered canon in a way that will make logical sense. Eivor's appearance, including clothing, hair, and war paint, will also be customizable.

Etymology

The name Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name derived from either Proto-Norse auja, believed to mean 'good luck', or *warjaʀ, meaning 'defender'. It may also come from the combination of Old Norse words ey- or øy- (meaning 'island') and -varr (meaning 'careful').

When he tweeted how the name is meant to be pronounced, Creative Director Ashraf Ismail transcribed it phonetically as "Ay-vor".

Lore

In the trailer for Valhalla, Eivor, depicted here as a male, dons his Hidden Blade over his forearm. This unconventional way of wearing it has only been previously seen once before: with the Assassin Darius in the Legacy of the First Blade expansion to Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.

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  Eivor's Hidden Blade

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla novel