Oskoreia

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The Oskoreia held at Ravensthorpe

Oskoreia (English: Wild Hunt; lit: noisy riders or The Ride of Asgard) was a pagan festival celebrated by Norse people during the Viking expansion to celebrate the harvest, honor the dead, and protect their settlements from the Wild Hunt.

Mythology

Oskoreia, or the Wild Hunt, was a folklore motif found in many pre-Christian European cultures in which a spectral host of hunters was led by a legendary figure, usually Odin. People who witnessed the Hunt could either die or be forced to join the hunters. The event signified a change in the season but also as a harbinger of war and unrest.

History

Oskoreia festivals were held at Ravensthorpe, where the settlement was furnished with decorations, including a longship with the names of the dead carved into its hull. Residents prepared to protect their village from the Wild Hunt, practicing their riding, shooting, and fighting.

Behind the scenes

As part of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's post-launch content, an Oskoreia Season event was added to the settlement mechanic for a limited time. The first in-game event ran from 11 November–9 December 2021, and the second event ran from 20 October–10 November 2022.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla