Is Eivor actually Odin?
Yes, according to the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla storyline, Eivor is indeed connected to Odin. However, Eivor is not possessed by Odin as is commonly believed in Norse mythology. Instead, Eivor is a reincarnation of Odin himself, albeit as an Isu—a higher being—in the larger Assassin’s Creed mythology.
Note: This information is based on the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla game and the larger Assassin’s Creed mythology.
Now, let’s explore some commonly asked questions about Eivor and Odin:
1. Who is Eivor supposed to be?
As players discovered, Eivor Varinsdottir is the reincarnation of the Asgardian Isu Odin/Havi. Through visions guided by the Ravensthorpe mystic Valka, Eivor is able to experience Odin’s history.
2. Can Eivor win against Odin?
In a climactic fight, Odin panics and urges Eivor to pick up their axe and fight as a Viking warrior. However, by unequipping the axe, Eivor manages to break free from Odin’s control and ultimately brings an end to the fight by running towards Sigurd, triggering a cutscene.
3. Who is the real Eivor in Valhalla?
Eivor is not an actual historical figure from the Viking Age. Instead, Eivor is a fictional character created for the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla video game. Set in 873 AD during the Viking Age, the game follows Eivor, a Viking warrior from Norway, as they lead their clan in raids and battles in England.
4. What type of Viking is Eivor?
Eivor Varinsdottir, also known as the Wolf-Kissed, was a Viking shieldmaiden and jarlskona from Norway. She raided what would later become England during the late 9th century.
5. Why is Eivor’s body in America?
Eivor’s body is buried in America because Vinland was the name given to North America by Leif Erikson, the first recorded explorer to discover the region around 1000 CE. Eivor was the first person to travel to this region and ended up passing away there, over a century before her actual death.
6. Why did Eivor reject Odin?
Eivor’s rejection of Odin is an important aspect of the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla storyline. Odin is not a separate entity inside Eivor, nor is he a parasite trying to take over. Instead, the friction between Eivor’s human personality and her previous Isu life is dramatized. Eivor slowly becomes aware of her dual nature and must navigate the tension between the two.
7. Is Eivor part god?
In the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla narrative, Eivor is not possessed by Odin as is commonly believed in myths about polytheistic religious systems. Rather, Eivor is a reincarnation of Odin himself. However, it’s important to note that Odin is not portrayed as a literal Norse deity in this context, but as an Isu in the larger Assassin’s Creed mythology.
8. Who betrayed Eivor in Valhalla?
The identity of the traitor who betrays Eivor in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is revealed to be Galinn. Galinn wanted Soma, another character in the game, out of the way in order to fulfill his own ambitions, as seen in his deluded visions.
9. Is Eivor originally a girl?
According to one source, Eivor was intended to be a female character. However, Ubisoft wanted to include a male version of Eivor as well to improve the game’s marketability. The name “Eivor” is traditionally a feminine name, and the female version is considered to be the true canon.
10. Why does Basim hate Eivor?
Basim’s animosity towards Eivor stems from their shared past. As Basim’s true identity of Loki is revealed, it is shown that Basim wants revenge on his fellow Isu, including Eivor, for their involvement in the suffering of his son.
In conclusion, Eivor, the main protagonist in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, is indeed connected to the Isu Odin, but as a reincarnation rather than a possession. As players embark on their journey with Eivor, they will uncover the complex mythology and intertwined destinies that shape the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.