Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.

Description

Eivor met with Soma west of Crawleah to destroy Fulke's supplies.

Dialogue

Eivor arrived at Crawleah.

• Eivor: Fulke's men get their weapons from Crawleah. I will see what I can do about that. Soma should be somewhere nearby.

Eivor found and spoke with Soma about their attack on Fulke's supply .

• Eivor: Soma. What is happening here?
• Soma: Bandits, taking advantage of the disorder in Suthsexe to fill their pockets. Odin smiles on us today.

Did not burn Crawleah yetCrawleah already fully burned

Not burned at allPartially burned

• Eivor: Let us make sure this place is burned to the ground. Fulke will get no more weapons from here.

• Eivor: I have burned part of the town already. Finish the job with me. Fulke will get no more weapons from here.

• Soma: We could charge in while they are distracted, but it would be safer to use fire arrows.

Charge into the frayUse the archers

• Eivor: We strike hard. No better time than now.
• Soma: Lead and I will follow.

Eivor and Soma charged to Crawleah.

• Soma: Move in! We take the fight to the enemy!

Eivor and Soma began to burn down the houses and carts.

• Soma: Fulke's plans will be smoke and ash.
• Eivor: She will not hide from me!

They pushed further in, burning more of the town.

• Eivor: Burn this town to the ground!
• Soma: Fulke's men will have to fight with twigs.

The town neared total destruction.

• Soma: Good work, Eivor.
• Eivor: Soon there will be nothing left.

Crawleah's destruction was completed.

• Eivor: We burn them from afar. Watch them scatter like cats.
• Soma: A sound decision. I agree.

Eivor and Soma prepared their archers to launch fire arrows.

• Soma: Archers, take your position! Stand ready, Eivor. When they see us, they will charge. We must defend the men.

Eivor and Soma saw the soldiers coming at them.

• Soma: Here they come! Stand fast, Eivor! Protect the archers!
• Eivor: They will not get past me!

Eivor and Soma defeated the first wave of soldiers.

• Soma: More Saxons Hold them back!

The second wave arrived.

• Eivor: Come at me, Saxons! I will cut you down like wheat!
• Soma: Save your energy, Eivor. There may be more yet!

Eivor and Soma defeated the wave of soldiers. Another wave came forward.

• Soma: Again they come! How many more can there be?

They defeated the third wave.

• Soma: Their numbers dwindle. We are winning!
• Eivor: Do not falter now, Soma!
• Soma: Never.

Held positionAdvanced on Crawleah

Eivor and Soma held their stance as the archers completed their burning of Crawleah.

• Eivor: Enough! Crawleah dances with hearth-tongues. Soon it will be ashes.
• Soma: Archers! Lower your bows and return to camp!

At any point, Eivor changed tactics, breaking off from Soma and storming the town directly.

• Soma: We cannot leave the archers undefended!
• Eivor: The best defense is to attack! Go! Get in their teeth!
• Soma: Move in, men! Storm the town!

The Viking forces advanced on the town to finish the burning more personally.

• Eivor: I left Fulke's supply carts in cinders. Good to see they have not been replaced. She will get no more weapons from here.
• Soma: Victory without risk? I'll take that.

Eivor and Soma reflected on the soot heap to which Crawleah had been reduced.

(Severing the Lines and Let Them Eat Ashes not complete)

• Eivor: The forges have been destroyed. No more weapons will be made here.
• Soma: Well fought, Eivor. My archers and I will return to camp and await your further orders.

Soma left with her men as Eivor proceeded to her next task.

Outcome

Eivor and Soma destroyed Crawleah's supplies.

Gallery

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  Eivor meeting with Soma near Crawleah
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  Eivor torching the huts of Crawleah

References

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla