Freyja's Friend 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 helped a boy recover his runaway cat.
Dialogue[]
Eivor entered the town of Norwich and saw a white cat pacing before the steps to a house.
- Eivor: What a handsome cat. Hello, friend of Freyja. What's wrong?
The cat yowled, then ran off upon being startled by a young boy.
On a nearby post, Eivor found a note.
- Cat-Watcher's Letter
This cat. He must be a witch's familiar! One moment he's here, and when I turn my head, he is gone! He leaves no paw prints in the mud, nor do leaves rustle when he passes. I must be mad.
The boy describing Nali to Eivor
Eivor spoke to the boy.
- Norse Child: No, stop! Aw, pig poop! He ran off again.
- Eivor: Cats are free spirits, aloof and haughty, like the goddess Freyja.
- Norse Child: I know. But ever since old Kottr, that old sea-cat has run wild, scaring the chickens and scratching me.
- Eivor: Ah. Ship's cats are good luck. Do you need help catching him?
- Norse Child: O, yes, please.
Eivor and the boy chasing after Nali
Eivor and the boy followed Nali's path to the next street near a pavilion. The boy tried to grab the cat, only for Nali to evade him.
- Eivor: Hey!
- Norse Child: Aww, pig poop! He got past me!
- Eivor: Here, little one!
Eivor carrying Nali in her hands
As Nali dashed past, Eivor caught him. The cat meowed, pleased, as she pet him.
- Eivor: Got you, little mouse-biter.
Eivor spoke to the child again.
- Norse Child: Wow! Nali hasn't let anyone touch him since old Kottr died. But he sure loves you!
- Eivor: Do you want to join my crew, Nali? You would make a fine raider, I think. Every longship needs a brave cat for luck, and for the rats.
Eivor claimed ownership of Nali.
- Eivor: Looks like I have another raider.
Eivor returned to her longship to see Nali comfortably resting on the seat at the ship's stern.
- Eivor: Hello, Nali. You're settling in well. Now earn your keep
Outcome[]
Eivor tracked and "recruited" the cat Nali to her ship.
Behind the scenes[]
In demo footage of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the quest was named as "Raider Cat" before it was changed in the final version of the game to "Freyja's Friend."
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