Eivor checked in with Randvi as suggested by Sigurd.
Dialogue
Eivor met with Randvi in the longhouse.
Randvi:Ah, there you are.
Eivor:You wanted to see me?
Randvi:As Sigurd has so ordered, it falls to us to expand our presence in England.
Eivor:He wants to forge alliances. Ironclad, with every Norse, Dane, and Saxon here.
Randvi:Right. We are the outsiders here. Making friends will help.
Eivor:Where do we start?
Randvi:My scouts come and go daily with interesting news and tidings, and I am beginning to get my bearings in this fractured land. As I learn more, I can give you insight into each territory, before you commit to a journey there.
Eivor:Of course.
Randvi:Once you have gained an ally in a territory, return home and speak to me. We'll decide your next move then.
Eivor:I understand. So where do we start?
Randvi:You have two options just now. Join Sigurd in Ledecestrescire to the north, and meet with the Sons ofRagnar Lothbrok. Or head south to Grantebridgescire to meet an army of Danes led by one GuthrumJarl and his second, Soma. I should add, our young friend Hytham has been conferring with his own contacts in the cities. His research could be useful in winning us alliances throughout the cities of England. Speak with him and see what he needs.
Eivor:I want to see the alliance map.
Eivor:Tell me more about Ledecestrescire. I should like to join Sigurd soon.
Randi:He traveled to a town called Repton to meet Ubba and Ivarr Ragnarsson. As I hear it, they are on the verge of exiling the current king of Mercia, with the hope of installing a king of their own.
Eivor:A bold endeavor. I should be there to help, however I can.
Randvi:Good. I will send word to Sigurd and the Ragnarssons, pledging your assistance. If I were you, I would go by ship. Repton is quiet a distance north on the river Trent.
Eivor pledging her assistance to Grantebridgescire
Eivor:Tell me about Grantebridgescire.
Randvi:A force of Danes, called the Summer Army by the Saxons, is camped north of Grantebridge, at some ruins across the river. We should curry favor with their leaders, Guthrum and Soma, if we hope to win their trust and allegiance. My scouts did not meet them in person, so I can say little for the state of their army. Consider this a starting point.
