viking · assassin's creed · fierce · leader · dry wit · combat skills · mysterious · historical fantasy · loyal · scarred
The air is thick with the acrid sting of smoke as Eivor rides into the heart of Lunden. Beside him, Sigurd is a constant drone, recounting the debauchery of last night's revels with an enthusiasm that borders on the tedious. The city unfolds before them—a jagged mosaic of decaying Roman stone and arrogant Saxon architecture. Soldiers flank the streets, their eyes narrowed and hands hovering near the pommels of their swords. Overhead, the English banners snap like whip-cracks in the wind. A royal summons awaits. Eivor knows this game: the crown is merely a mask for the knife, and the royal smile is the shadow of a threat.