Birdie was the young apprentice to the witch-warrior Niamh of Argyll.
Biography[]
At some point in her life, Birdie, a skinny, frail, and young girl, was assigned to Niamh as her apprentice and successor to Niamh as their village's witch-warrior. However, Birdie lacked endurance and skills and was considered not ready for warfare. Circa 878, Birdie found Niamh praying and delivered her mentor with two letters, one intercepted from the Hidden Ones and another by the Lady, who sought to have Niamh act as her spy and infiltrate the group. Though inexperienced and illiterate, Birdie was given a chance by Niamh and accompanied her mentor in her mission.[1]
Leaving quickly, Birdie saddled their horses with enough essentials and they rode to their destination. Birdie followed her mentor as they trekked towards Mercia. However, Birdie became tired quickly as she was not prone for long journeys. Arriving at Hadrian's Wall, Birdie was asked by Niamh if she was ready to venture forward and not turning back. Scared, Birdie agreed and passed through a big crack in the wall into Mercia. Continuing on their journey, Birdie was told that her fear was typical and that she must do what she was told by the Women of the Mist. Reacting quickly, Birdie agrees to try her best. Traveling through England's forest, Birdie and Niamh made a small campfire as Birdie was issued to scout the areas for any predators. After scouting, Birdie offered to stand watch as Niamh rested and slept, much to Niamh's reluctance.[2]
However, when Niamh was sleeping, Birdie left the campfire and was soon captured by three bandits. Pleading to be let go, Birdie's cries soon attracted an awake Niamh. Although the bandits did not listen, Birdie tells them that her mentor is dangerous as Niamh popped in to agree. Despite Niamh's proposal of sparing them, Birdie was still held hostage by a bandit while two bandits fought Niamh. Birdie saw Niamh land severe blows on the two bandits, leading the bandit holding her to run away. Shocked, Birdie soon ran towards Niamh and embraced her. Birdie was told to go home as she agreed with Niamh. Leaving her mentor, Birdie headed home by herself, knowing a life as a witch-warrior was not for her.[2]
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- ↑ Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 2
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