Assassin's Creed Valhalla: the 10 bosses from Norse mythology that we want

Undoubtedly one of the most fascinating features of the new Assassin's Creed Valhalla resides right in the historical context in which the events of its plot are inserted. From its very first appearance, from its reveal, the fact that it was a story set in Middle Ages, approached from the point of view of a "Nordic" character, immediately awakened the fantasy of many lovers of that part of history. This because? Simply the events around the so-called "Vikings" have always inspired a particular romantic imagery, not just for the role that these lineages have played within history itself, but because of their own culture, of that set of stories, legends and beliefs that still continue to get out of hand, but which over the centuries have inspired many works, both literary and not, still very current and never forgotten.

Since the events of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, even from the name itself, yes originate from all this, it is not strange to begin to get an idea of ​​what we will have to face by fantasizing, perhaps, on all possibility that a fictional it could offer us, both in the “meetings” area, and and above all in the area boss fight. Speaking of these, we decided to pull one down list of 10 fights, taken from both Norse mythology, both fromEngland itself (also because this nascent nation will play a key role in the plot), starting from all the ancient possibilities at our disposal, blending them, of course, with our experience in the field.

Gylfi, the "beggar" king

When you are talking about Gylfi, usually we speak of a legendary Swedish king, involved in a plurality of stories and legends. However, the one that interests us and that we want to see mentioned in the game, is reported in theEdda in prose. In it Gylfi is described to us substantially as a just ruler accompanied by the trust of the various tribal leaders. Considered by his people a lot wise, they began to ask him questions about the world itself, about the Sun, about the climate, questions to which he could not answer. So one night he went out secretly from his reign, beginning a long trip in search of the so-called Some, in search of those divinities that his ancestors called "Aesir". Not knowing their real nature, however, since he had only heard of them from stories, he decided to disguise as a traveler and to travel in disguise Gangleri. Its history develops with the achievement of the legendary Valhalla, a magnificent one fortress in which it comes into contact with three seniors, transposition "of the divine" (it is supposed), to which he places a series of questions. These questions will be the way through which all the know linked to Norse mythology will flow into him, becoming a means direct what we are currently aware of.

Such a character would undoubtedly be interesting to find and query in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, perhaps in a version of it ethereal and detached, a kind of ghost which, foreseeing what the religious future of the Nordic bloodlines would be, has lost completely the judgment, to be faced, perhaps, on English soil. A kind of warning misunderstood by the protagonist himself, as a warning to what will be the repression of Christianity.

Mordred

Mordred is one of the more characters iconic and known of Arthurian cycle, even if we have several stories of him that tend to portray him in different ways, placing a variety of interpretations that every time they add or remove something. In its most famous version, however, it is essentially identified as negative character, as he who betrayed King Arthur and the round table, leading the kingdom of Camelot to its downfall. Since its fame of skilled knight remains a constant in every representation, a clash with him, a sort of "evocation and liberation" of the earth from its ancient remains, would add a considerable charm, especially for lovers of this kind of legends.

An emanation from Fenrir

The story and the name of Fenrir they are among the best known of all in Norse mythology. We are all aware of its history, of the legend around it giant wolf, son of Loki intended for eliminate the gods. We know the story of his deception, of the deception that would see him, even today, bound and looking forward to revenge, blocked by a special rope built specifically for him. And if all his anger, all his hunger for revenge could manifest itself in a kind of indefinite ground being, looking for someone who free his body, before Ragnarok? As if he managed to transpose himself into an indefinite entity that roams the land of Assassin's Creed Valhalla testing the ability of human beings, as a function of a personal goal.

Surtr, the black

In Norse mythology, Surtr he is represented as the one who will give fire to the world through his sword of flames, in the course of Ragnarok. Obviously, such an entity could break all the balance of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, transposing this desire of ours into the obligated dreamlike or abstract dimension. It remains a probable dream to see him in the game clearly, even if the presence of people who worship him, specific groups or cults, perhaps drawing on its secret power, could lead to pretty good experiences, with heavily dramatic and strong developments.

Brunhild the Valkyrie

Starting from what is one of the legends Germanic languages ​​best known about him, Brunhilde is represented as one Valkyrie forced to sleep wearing elmo e armor, due to a conviction of Odin, wrapped by flames on the top of a cliff, and can only be saved by a brave one hero. In Eddic songs the king Gunnar, falling in love with her and intending to save her, he would leave for this cliff, accompanied by Sigurd. Later, unable to save her, due to his horse's fear of going through the flames, he sent Sigurd, with theand its features, to break the spell for him, in exchange for his sister's hand Gudrun. Brunhild was saved and agreed to the wedding. Subsequently, however, having become aware of thedeception, managed to take revenge on Sigurd and then, subsequently, take his own life. It might just be there revenge the motivation of a clash with this legendary warrior, perhaps in relation to some ties that the protagonist would build during the adventure.

Fáfnir and the ring of power

In the Saga of Völsungar, Fafnir he is described to us as the son of the dwarf king Hreiðmarr, endowed with strength and courage. Also in this, after the killing of brother Ótr, accidentally deleted from Loki, the father gets the Andvari ring, called “Andvaranautr”, able to ring produce gold, cursed by its former owner. Fafnir, once he became aware of this ring, killed his father and took possession of it, turning into what legends report as a "snake" or "dragon", hiding all his treasure in a cave, with the intention of not sharing it with anyone, only to be killed by Sigrido with the famous sword Gramr. This whole crusade, this adventure could easily be transposed in the title, perhaps through a plurality of parallels and metaphors which would lead to the discovery of a particular anello, with the power to influence the player's earnings. A very rare item.

Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson and the importance of exploration

The importance of the "Normans", gods Vikings, it lies not only in their ferocity and culture, but also in their "exploratory spirit". One of the greatest merits of these lineages, in fact, was precisely that of going further and further over, coming to touch territories previously unknown. An example of all this we have with the story of Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson, or simply Floki, the one to whom the discovery of theIceland and the creation of its current name. The story that sees him traveling together with Thorolf, Herjolf e Faxes it is the best known, although not too lavish with details. What if in fact the Floki of Iceland wasn't the real Floki, but a impostor who, after taking his life, took possession of his ships? Who would have to rebalance the situation?

The Norms and their servants. Talk to Destiny in Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Nell'Edda poetica le Standard some are described Rune carvers, like those able to weave the filaments of the destination. These, therefore, had the power to determine the destiny of men, but also that of all other creatures in the universe. In very many cases they appear as hostile, with negative forecasts that could even lead to death. Such a meeting, during the course of the title, would certainly arouse attention, perhaps with a boss fight not directly with them, but to tied them.

Velent the blacksmith

Based on what is reported in the Velents þáttr, part of the Þiðrekssaga af Bern, Velent he was a very clever one blacksmith, a skill forged over time through the teachings of Mìmir and by two dwarf masters who, upon realizing how vast his talent was, attempted to kill him. Having read the situation, however, Velent manages to get the better of the two and take possession of them tools e treasures, to then work in the court of the Danish king Níðuðr. Here, however, the young Velent collects the envy of the royal blacksmith, who challenges him to build a sword sharp enough to cut armor clean. On this occasion, having accepted the challenge, he will forge the Mimungr sword, which will not only cut the armor but also the man who wears it. Some time later, during an important battle, the Danish king cannot find his victory stone, an amulet, thus indicates a search, promising that the one who would bring it back would get it half of his reign and its daughter in bride. Velent succeeds in the enterprise, but on the way back he is hindered by some men of the army and ends up killing a official King's. The latter, angered by the incident, has Velent cut the tendons of the legs, forcing him to work in his forge forever.

From this moment the blacksmith begins to meditate on his revenge. First of all kills the king's sons, who had gone to the forge to ask him for arrows, and with their bones he builds some objects for the king himself. Later, taking advantage of a visit from the daughter, he lies with her and gets her pregnant. The escape from the castle will happen through the sky, in volo, through some feathers provided to him by his brother, who also came to court. We are therefore talking about a character tenacious, skillful and ruthless in gestures, a character who, if angered, will most likely stop at nothing, leading to some legendary treasure, or challenging challenge.

Siegfried, a paladin and an assassin

Since, also through other names, it appears in more stories above, why not collide with one of the heroes par excellence in the Norse and Germanic sagas? Maybe the protagonist of Assassin's Creed Valhalla could get involved in one of his Crusades, only to end up competing with him. Undoubtedly, such a premise could give life to a narrative intertwining followed by a particularly exciting and compelling clash, of those that can hardly be forgotten on the street.