Exile Eadwyn, or Let Geadric Look After Her?

Decide Eadwyn's fate in Assassin's Creed Valhalla! Learn the consequences of exiling her versus letting Geadric care for her in this quick guide.

Alright, so you've reached a pretty significant choice in Assassin's Creed Valhalla concerning Eadwyn. This is one of those moments where your decision really matters for the story, so let's break down what happens with each option. It's not a complex battle or anything, just a dialogue choice with narrative consequences.

The Choice: Exile Eadwyn, or Let Geadric Look After Her?

This decision pops up during the 'The Saga Stone' quest arc. You've dealt with Eadwyn, and now it's time to decide her fate. You'll be presented with two main options:

• “Let her be exiled.”
• “Let Geadric look after her.”

Let's look at what happens with each one:

“Let her be exiled.”

If you choose this path, Eivor will decree that Eadwyn should be healed up, dressed in simple rags, and then sent out into the wilderness to fend for herself. Eadwyn, understandably, will swear vengeance against you for this. However, the text notes that this vengeance will ultimately amount to nothing significant in the grand scheme of things. It's a harsh outcome for her, but it closes that particular thread without much fuss for Eivor.

“Let Geadric look after her.”

Opting for this choice means Eivor acknowledges Eadwyn's honorable fight and decides she deserves better treatment. Geadric agrees to take her under his wing, but there's a condition: Eadwyn must renounce her friendship with King Aelfred. She agrees to this, effectively severing ties with Aelfred to secure her safety under Geadric's care. This path seems to lead to a more stable, less antagonistic outcome for Eadwyn and avoids her vowing revenge.

So, which one should you pick?

Honestly, the choice doesn't drastically alter the main storyline or your settlement's progression. The 'exile' option leads to a bitter enemy who doesn't pose a real threat, while the 'Geadric's care' option leads to a more peaceful resolution where Eadwyn gives up her alliance with Aelfred. Most players tend to go with letting Geadric look after her, as it feels like the more merciful and less troublesome route. It avoids that 'sworn vengeance' line, which is always a plus!