Wisweth

Wisweth (died c. 878) was a Celtic woman of the village Cote.

Biography

Not much is known about Wisweth, except that she lived on Cote's countryside and used to be married until her husband's death. Wisweth later built a cairn for his spirit to be at peace. However, in 878, a priest named Father Deoric was stationed in Cote and instigated the village's prejudice against pagans, especially Celts. Wisweth witnessed Deoric come to her husband's cairn and destroy it and then saw Deoric erect a Christian cross on the grave.

Ostracized, Wisweth lived alone in her house until a visitor came along her home. Wisweth threatened her visitor unless they showed proof of praying to the Goddess. The visitor, Niamh of Argyll, showed her lunar tattoo, and Wisweth welcomed her inside her home. After introducing themselves, Wisweth soon told Niamh about the recent events in Cote, especially Deoric's acts against pagans. Wisweth even cried over what he did to her husband's grave. Upon telling her story, Wisweth was told by Niamh that the matter would be investigated. Wisweth offered Niamh food as thanks and told Niamh where to look first.

Within a day, Deoric was soon killed by Niamh and the town was in an uproar, especially against pagans. Believing pagans to be behind Deoric's death, the parish turned their eyes on Wisweth's home. In retaliation for his murder, Wisweth became the target of the church's congregation as they attacked Wisweth's house, burning it down with her still inside and killing her. Wisweth's death and her house burnt down was later found by Niamh, who blamed herself for the unjust attack.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse