Battle Born was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Description[]
Eivor found children preparing for a mock raid.
Dialogue[]
Eivor came upon three kids dressed in armor and found a note.
Call to Raid!
- Join my crew. We will raid and plunder Poor Chester by the coast.
She spoke with the girl.
- Eivor: What is all this? Who bangs the drums of war?
- Kaija: Look at you. A battle-hardened vikingr! Just what we need.
- Eivor: O, and what do you need this battle-hardened warrior for?
- Kaija: One day we will be the greatest warriors beneath our banner. Skalds will write songs of the Wolf Pack. But, we must practice our raiding.
- Eivor: Going on a raid? Then we shall raid. Three wolves, and I will be the fourth to your lead.
- Kaija: Wolf Pack! Onwards!
Eivor joining the kids
The kids broke into a run, with Eivor joining them.
- Eivor: Wolf Pack!
- Kaija: They ran, four warriors, like four limbs of one clawing body. Each limb built to kill! Destroy!
The kids led Eivor to some ruins, where training dummies had been prepared, mimic an enemy village.
- Kaija: They arrived at the village, torches, axes, and blades at the ready. Ready for the slaughter.
- Norse Child 1: To war!
- Norse Child 2: (battle cry)
Eivor looted a chest.
- Kaija: Loot! Beauteous loot! Hacksilver is stuffed into the Big Wolf's purse.
Eivor destroyed several crates and pots.
- Kaija: Full of lust for blood and battle, the Big Wolf smashes pots and bodies alike.
Eivor and attacked a dummy.
- Kaija: His insides are all outsides now!
Eivor destroyed the rest of the dummies.
- Kaija: Together, the Wolf Pack stands in the wreckage of the enemy village. Nothing remains but thralls to be taken, and flaming carnage! Come and kneel before your raid leader, Big Wolf!
Eivor learning of Kaija's clan
- Eivor: A successful raid.
- Kaija: Yes! With your help, we slaughtered the Raven Clan for good!
- Eivor: The Raven Clan, you say?
- Kaija: Yes! Just like Kjotve jarl's stories! One day, I'll be just like him! Death to Styrbjorn, death to the Raven Clan!
The kids ran off.
- Eivor: Kjotve's young raiders. I'll see you wolves on another battlefield one day.
Outcome[]
Eivor took part in the pretend raid, learning after the fact that the children were fans of Kjotve the Cruel.
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