Character Overview#
Eivor#
Character Selection#
| Option | Description | In-game explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Male Eivor | Male appearance | The dominant expression of Eivor’s Type II Isu bloodline |
| Female Eivor | Female appearance, the default setting | The Eivor of history |
| Animus setting | Automatic switching | The Animus switches gender automatically based on DNA memory |
Eivor Character Details#
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eivor Varinsdottir / Varinsson |
| Born | Around 847 AD, Norway |
| Parents | Varin (father), Rosta (mother) |
| Foster father | Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson |
| Sibling | Sigurd Styrbjornsson (foster brother) |
| Faction | Raven Clan |
| Isu bloodline | Reincarnation of Odin |
| Signature weapon | Varin’s Axe |
| Voice actors | Cecilie Stenspil (female), Magnus Bruun (male) |
Ravensthorpe NPCs#
| Character | Role | Function | Unlock condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randvi | Alliance map manager | Progresses the main quests | Unlocked automatically |
| Sigurd | Clan leader | Drives the main story forward | Unlocked automatically |
| Hytham | Assassin affairs | Order of the Ancients tracking | After arriving in England |
| Valka | Seer | Asgard dream sequences | After building the Seer’s Hut |
| Gunnar | Blacksmith | Weapon and armor upgrades | After building the forge |
| Tara | Blacksmith’s assistant | Helps Gunnar | After progressing the story |
| Wallace | Tattoo artist | Cosmetic customization | After building the tattoo shop |
| Ork | Hunter | Legendary animal quests | After building the Hunter’s Lodge |
| Tinna | Fisher | Fishing contracts | After building the fishing hut |
| Brigid | Baker | Feast preparation | After building the bakery |
| Alvis | Merchant | Trading goods | After building the trading post |
| Rowan | Farmer | Grows resources | After building the farm |
| Holger | Shipwright | Ship customization | After building the shipyard |
| Svanborg | Stable master | Mount management and upgrades | After building the stable |
Order of the Ancients Members#
| Codename | True identity | Region | Power level |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arrow | Viridis | Ledecestrescire | 20 |
| The Quill | Wulf | Ledecestrescire | 20 |
| The Needle | Gwriad | Grantebridge | 55 |
| The Compass | Tatfrid | Oxenefordscire | 90 |
| The Scroll | Rollo | East Anglia | 90 |
| The Rake | Jorn | Suthsexe | 130 |
| The Brand | Wake | Suthsexe | 130 |
| The Seax | Karin | Suthsexe | 130 |
| The Nail | Huist | Essexe | 160 |
| The Rod | Terkel | Essexe | 160 |
| The Crozier | Bishop Herebert | Wincestre | 250 |
| The Gem | Gorm | Wincestre | 250 |
| The Father | Alfred the Great | Wincestre | 340 |
Viking Allies#
| Name | First appears | Related quests | Identity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dag | Norway | Throughout | Clan member, later a traitor |
| Torstein | Norway | Departing for England | Fellow clan warrior |
| Birna | Grantebridge | ||
| Finnr | Ledecestrescire | ||
| Broder | Oxenefordscire | ||
| Ubba | Cambridgeshire | ||
| Ivarr | Cambridgeshire | ||
| Guthrum | Hamtunscire | Appears in many places | Danish Viking leader |
| Halfdan | Essexe | Appears in many places | Leader, son of Ragnar |
| Soma | Grantebridge | Grantebridge main story | Danish shieldmaiden |
Historical Figures#
| Name | Historical period | Role in the game | Historical accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred the Great | 871-899 AD | Father of the Order of the Ancients, King of Wessex | High |
| Ivarr the Boneless | 9th century | Cambridgeshire ally | Medium |
| Guthrum | 9th century | Viking leader, King of East Anglia | High |
| Halfdan Ragnarsson | 9th century | Leader of Northumbria | High |
| Ubba Ragnarsson | 9th century | Viking commander | High |
| Charles III | 9th century | Siege of Paris DLC character | High |
| Basim Ibn Ishaq | 9th century | Abbasid Assassin | Fictional |
| Sigurd Styrbjornsson | 9th century | Eivor’s foster brother | Fictional |
Main Antagonists#
| Character | Faction | Relationship | Where they are defeated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kjotve | Norwegian clan | The man behind Eivor’s father’s murder | Norway |
| Alfred the Great | Wessex | Father of the Order of the Ancients | Wincestre |
| Basim | Hidden Ones turned enemy | Loki reincarnated | Norway |
| Daughters of Lerion | Legendary enemies | Optional legendary fights | Three spots in England |
| Zealots | Order of the Ancients | 15 elite enemies | All over England |
Family Relationships#
| Relationship | Characters | Story importance |
|---|---|---|
| Father-son | Varin & Eivor | Eivor’s motive for revenge |
| Foster father-son | Styrbjorn & Eivor | A test of loyalty and duty |
| Foster brother-sister | Sigurd & Eivor | The core relationship running through the story |
| Isu reincarnation | Odin = Eivor | Reveals the truth of Eivor’s identity |
| Assassin-mentor | Hytham & Eivor | Introduces the Assassins’ creed |
Character Ability Comparison#
| Character | Combat | Leadership | Wisdom | Charisma | Special ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eivor | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Odin’s Sight |
| Sigurd | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | Isu bloodline |
| Basim | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | Loki reincarnated |
| Randvi | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | Diplomatic wisdom |
| Dag | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Berserker |
| Hytham | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Hidden Ones training |
| Ivarr | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | The Boneless |
Character Voice Actors#
| Character | English voice | Other languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female Eivor | Cecilie Stenspil | Multilingual dubs | Danish actress |
| Male Eivor | Magnus Bruun | Multilingual dubs | Danish actor |
| Basim | Lee Drummond | Multilingual dubs | British actor |
| Sigurd | Udo Kier | Multilingual dubs | German actor |
| Randvi | Ajani Salmon | Multilingual dubs | — |
| Alfred the Great | Asher Ahmed | Multilingual dubs | — |
Character Ratings#
| Character | Player rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Eivor | 9.0/10 | One of the series’ best protagonists |
| Basim | 8.5/10 | A captivating villain |
| Sigurd | 7.5/10 | An emotional brother character |
| Randvi | 8.5/10 | A wise ally |
| Ivarr | 8.0/10 | Wild and unpredictable |
| Alfred | 8.5/10 | Richly layered as a villain |
Character Relationship Map#
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Relationship type | Story importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eivor | Sigurd | Foster siblings | Core |
| Eivor | Randvi | Allies | High |
| Eivor | Hytham | Mentor and student | High |
| Eivor | Basim | Friend turned enemy | Critical |
| Eivor | Dag | Clansman turned rival | Medium |
| Sigurd | Basim | Allies | Medium |
| Alfred | Order of the Ancients | Leader | High |
Character Voice Actor Details#
| Character | English voice actor | Performance traits |
|---|---|---|
| Eivor (male) | Magnus Bruun | Steady and powerful |
| Eivor (female) | Cecilie Stenspil | Strength with tenderness |
| Sigurd | Sigurd Hodne Solli | Charismatic leader with inner conflict |
| Basim | Carlo Rota | Deeply mysterious |
| Alfred | William Hope | Dignified and severe |
| Hytham | Chantelle Riley | Gentle but resolute |
Character Style Comparison#
| Character | Clothing style | Color scheme | Signature item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eivor | Viking warrior blended with Assassin | Deep blue and silver | Raven emblem |
| Sigurd | Ornate Viking leader | Gold and red | Raven crown |
| Basim | Assassin Master | Black and deep blue | Assassin hood |
| Randvi | Female Viking noble | Green and brown | Alliance ring |
| Alfred | English king | White and gold | Royal orb |
Main Character Growth Arcs#
| Character | Starting state | Ending state | Core theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eivor | A feverish Viking warrior | A wise leader | Growth and reconciliation |
| Sigurd | An ambitious chieftain | A directionless exile | Power and corruption |
| Basim | A mysterious mentor | His true identity revealed | Identity and fate |
| Alfred | A weak exiled prince | A powerful king | Faith and power |
Character Chapter Appearance Index#
| Character | First appearance | Key chapters | Last appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eivor | Chapter 1: Prologue | All | The final chapter |
| Sigurd | Chapter 1: Prologue | 1, 3, 5, 7 | The final chapter |
| Basim | Chapter 1: Prologue | 1, 4, 7 | The final chapter |
| Randvi | Chapter 2 | 2, 3, 5 | The final chapter |
| Alfred | Chapter 6 | 6, 7 | The final chapter |
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