Side with Halfdan or Faravid?

Decide the fate of Halfdan and Faravid in Assassin's Creed Valhalla's 'Of Blood and Bonds' quest. Learn the consequences of each choice and its impact on your alliance.

Alright, so you've reached a pretty big decision point in the quest 'Of Blood and Bonds'. Halfdan is convinced Faravid is trying to poison him, and you've gotta pick a side. This isn't just about who's right; it's going to affect your relationship with both of them and potentially your standing in Eurvicscire.

Here's the lowdown on your two choices and what happens:

Side with Halfdan or Faravid?

Halfdan throws some serious accusations at Faravid, claiming he's been poisoned by lead cups. Now, you need to step in and make a call.

Choice 1: “You are insane, Halfdan.”

If you say this, you're basically telling Halfdan he's lost his mind. This choice doesn't sit well with him at all. He ends up naming both you and Faravid as traitors. The crazy part is, the lead poisoning really gets to him, and he goes a bit mad, tossing his hammer around. Faravid, understandably, isn't having it. He decides he can't follow a king who thinks he's a traitor, so he just leaves. This path means you don't get Faravid's support later on.

Choice 2: “Stand down or fight me, Faravid.”

Opting for this means you're siding with Halfdan and confronting Faravid directly. You'll end up in a fight with him. It's a tough one, but after you defeat him, Halfdan takes things into his own hands and kills Faravid. This is a heavy moment; Halfdan is consumed by grief, but he does pledge himself and all of Eurvicscire to your cause for when you'll need it. This choice secures Halfdan's loyalty, but at the cost of Faravid's life.

So, what's the takeaway? If you want to keep Faravid around and avoid escalating things with Halfdan, choose the first option. If you're ready to back Halfdan fully and are okay with the consequences, go with the second. Both have their own ripple effects, so choose wisely based on who you want to align with!