Why does Eivor look so old?
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Eivor’s age appearance is a result of the game’s storyline, which takes place over a year, and the character’s Norse background, with Norse men and women being generally shorter and more weathered due to their harsh living conditions. The game’s storyline and character development also contribute to Eivor’s mature appearance, as the character experiences significant events and struggles throughout the game, leading to a more seasoned and battle-hardened look.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Eivor’s Age and Appearance
- What is Eivor’s canonical gender?: The canon version of Eivor is the female version, as the male version of Eivor was only playable during the Asgard and Jotunheim story arcs.
- How old is Eivor in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla?: Eivor is around 24 and 25 years old during the happenings of the game, which takes place in 872 CE.
- Why is Eivor missing a finger?: Equipping Basim’s Outfit to Eivor removes her ring finger entirely, as the Hidden Blade required users to lose a finger to wield in the past.
About Eivor’s Storyline and Character Development
- What happens if you let the Animus choose?: The player will play as female Eivor through the vast majority of the game, except in the two mythological realms of Asgard and Jotunheim, where they’ll take on a somewhat different role as male Eivor.
- Can Eivor marry a man?: In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, romance is straightforward, and Eivor can partake in everything from one-night stands to full-fledged relationships, with no limitations based on gender.
- Why do they call Eivor Havi?: Eivor, Sigurd, and Basim are in fact reincarnations of the Isu named Havi/Odin, Tyr, and Loki respectively, thanks to an Isu plot to survive Ragnarok.
About Eivor’s Relationships and Interactions
- Who is Eivor in love with?: Eivor is in love with Ciara, an Irish poet she meets during the Wraths of the Druids’ main story.
- Why did Eivor reject Odin?: Eivor’s rejection of Odin highlights the uniqueness of their connection and that at the root of their relationship is Eivor’s conflict with the memories of her past life as an precursor Isu.
- Who betrayed Eivor?: The traitor is Galinn, who wanted Soma out of his way to fulfill the true fate he has seen in his deluded visions.
About Eivor’s Background and Lore
- Why is Eivor buried in Vinland?: Eivor was buried in Vinland, which was the name given to North America by Leif Erikson, as she was the first person to travel to this region and ended up passing there.
- How does Eivor lose his eye?: Eivor loses their eye twice during the game, as Havi when they sacrifice it and in Valhalla when they get shot, representing Odin who only has one eye.
- Is Eivor a God?: Eivor is not a literal Norse deity but a reincarnation of Odin, who is an Isu in the larger Assassin’s Creed mythology.
About Gameplay and Mechanics
- Can Eivor sleep with anyone?: In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, romance is straightforward, and Eivor can partake in everything from one-night stands to full-fledged relationships, with no limitations based on gender.
- Why is male Eivor not canon?: The game explains that the system is thrown off by the presence of Odin’s DNA in Eivor’s bloodline, leading the Animus to occasionally interpret Eivor’s appearance as a male who resembles Odin.
- Do Sigurd and Randvi break up in Valhalla?: By a certain point in the game, Sigurd and Randvi have divorced no matter what, and there is no worry about messing up the ending.