Thieves' Warren

Thieves' Warren (Welsh: Cudd Lladron) was a bandit fort located on the highest hill in Glowecestrescire, England.

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Circa 876, during her pledge to Glowecestrescire, the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir tried to clear her name of the recent assumed murder of Tewdwr. After her search and discussion with the druid, Halewyn,^[1] Eivor went to meet Mother Modron at Rollendritch. When talking to Eivor, Modron detailed that the soldiers of Glowecestre were looking for her and asked for Halewyn's info. Divulging that Gwilim obtained a heavy sleeping potion and the hideout was called "Cudd Lladron," Eivor was told by Modron that the name was the Welsh translation for the Thieves' Warren. From their discussion, Modron led Eivor towards Thieves' Warren to find out what happened to Tewdwr.^[2]

Leaving Eivor at the pathway to Thieves' Warren, Eivor went and entered the stronghold. Upon entering, Eivor overheard a small commotion between two men and one of the voices was Tewdwr. Determiming Tewdwr's survival, Eivor searched and found the hut where the voices originated. Entering the hut, Eivor caught sight of Gwilim standing over three prisoners, including Tewdwr. Under the threat of force, Gwilim told that the kidnapping and attempted murder of Tewdwr was paid for by Cynon. In disbelief, Eivor initially rejected the reason and asked why. Gwilim explained that Tewdwr was first kept alive for more ransom money but in the end, the captors grew to like Tewdwr.^[2]

As Eivor looked to Tewdwr, Tewdwr stood up and wondered why Cynon did this, only to fall over unconscious. Pushing Gwilim away, Eivor saw Tewdwr was still injured and carried him out of the hut. Outside, Eivor went to carry Tewdwr out of the stronghold as Tewdwr talked to Eivor. Tewdwr reconsidered his position as the new ealdorman and stated to take care of both Christians and pagans alike, before fainting. Eivor soon left Thieves' Warren with the unconscious Tewdwr.^[2]

Through her journey, Eivor was led to the stronghold from a clue obtained by a member of the Order of the Ancients. Eivor was led to investigate the area and its surroundings. Eivor probed the area and checked the inside of a hut within the area. Within the hut, Eivor found a note near a corpse. After reading the note, Eivor deduced the identity of The Vellum to be Eanbhert. The Order Preost's location was revealed to be in an overgrown house near the docks of Glowecestre.^[3] Along her probe of the area, Eivor also claimed two tungsten ingots and collected a Book of Knowledge, which taught her the ability known as "Vengeance of Thor".^[4]