Pit of Slaughter

Pit of Slaughter was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
==Description==
Havi entered a tavern and came across a fighting pit where Dugr the Bold was asking for a partner.
==Dialogue==
While wandering Utgard, Havi heard a Jotun seeking fighters.
*Jotun: Lonely? Miserable? Nothing impresses the ladies like smashing your opponents' face in! Utgard's fighting pit ... the place where legends are made! You're not a warrior till you've knocked someone's teeth down their throat!
Havi went into what appeared to be a tavern. At the back, a fighting pit had been set up, and another Jotun was calling for a partner.
*Dugr the Bold: Follow me to the pit, and we will destroy our opponents together! Who will fight beside Dugr the Bold? Join me, and I promise you victory!
Havi spoke to Dugr.
*Havi: I heard you calling for a fighting partner.
*Dugr the Bold: Two fight with two, that is the rule. But have no fear! You'll have little to do but watch as Dugr the Bold destroys his foes!
(If "Sounds easy enough." was chosen)
*Havi: I had expected fearsome opposition in the Jotnar fighting pits.
*Dugr the Bold: Fearsome, yes! Too fierce for you. But you can stand behind me. I'll deal with them single-handed.
(If "Why has no one else joined you?" was chosen)
*Havi: You seem to be having trouble finding someone to join you.
*Dugr the Bold: Proud fools! They are afraid I will show them up with my fighting prowess. You are not afraid, are you?
(If "What's in it for me?" was chosen)
*Havi: What is my reward if I help you?
*Dugr the Bold: Besides the glory of victory? Well, I have traveled far in this realm. I would be willing to share the location of some rare treasures.
(Decline - "Maybe not.")
*Havi: I don't like the sound of this. Another time.
*Dugr the Bold: You won't get a fight without me! I'm the only game in town!
(Accept - "Let's do it.") 
*Havi: I like your confidence, at least. I'll take this challenge.
*Dugr the Bold: And you won't regret it! For Dugr the Bold is not only a great warrior but a shapeshifter of peerless skill! Pick an animal. Any animal! I will take on that form in the combat to come.
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|-|Wolf.=
*Havi: I am no friend to wolves, but it would be good to have one on my side for once.
*Dugr the Bold: Cunning and savage! I like it. Let's go!
|-|Lynx.=
*Havi: I have always found the lynx a swift opponent.
*Dugr the Bold: Ah, you favor speed and agility over strength? A good choice. Now for combat!
|-|Bear.=
*Havi: Of all the beasts of this land, the bear is the most fearsome.
*Dugr the Bold: Brute strength and savagery! Very well. Now let's fight!
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In the pit, the two pairs prepared for the fight. Dugr transformed into a rabbit, while the opponents became predator beasts.
*Havi: A rabbit? What good is a rabbit?
Havi beat the two opponents in a fist fight. Back outside the ring, Havi, out of breath, confronted Dugr.
*Havi: What in Hel's name was that? A rabbit? Did you hope to nibble your opponents to death?
*Dugr the Bold: Ah ... well, by making myself seem feeble, I made them lower their guard! All in a day's work for Dugr the Bold!
*Havi: Are you even able to transform into a real beast?
*Dugr the Bold: Of course I can! Anything I want! Er ... I just don't want to right now.
*Havi: I'd better get some reward for carrying you in that fight, or I'll stick your bobtailed arse in a stew.
*Dugr the Bold: I found a note on a dead traveler. It will lead you to treasures and secrets. At least I hope it will.
==Outcome==
Havi had to in the fighting pit on his own as Dugr changed into a rabbit.
==Behind the Scenes==
Whatever animal Havi chooses for Dugr to transform into, his opponents change into the other two.
==References==
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir
Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5