Sýnin

Sýnin was a femaleAssassin's Creed Valhalla – The Hunting Grounds common raven that served as a loyal companion to the Raven Clan shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir during the late 9th century.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla She was named after Odin's given to him by Baldr to replace Muninn.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Forgotten Saga – Floating conversations: "The Forgotten Saga: Returning to the Roots"
== Biography ==
Eivor met and befriended Sýnin in Norway, at some point following the Viking's adoption by King Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson of the Raven Clan around 855.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Prologue Ever since, the two have been inseparable, with Sýnin accompanying Eivor when she left Norway and settled in England in 873,Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Seas of Fate as well as on her futher travels to Vinland,Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – In a Strange Land Ireland,Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids Francia,Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris and the Isle of Skye.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories
When Eivor decided to leave England for good and travel to Vinland to better understand her connection with Odin around 889, Sýnin did not seem to accompany her.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Last Chapter – Fare Thee Well, My Ravens As such, it can be assumed that Sýnin had since passed away, especially given that the natural lifespan of a common raven is of about 10 to 15 years, although some individuals have been known to far surpass that.
== Skills ==
Sýnin shared a symbiotic relationship with her master who, with the ability of Eagle Vision, could see the world through her eyes, greatly aiding Eivor in reconnaissance. Additionally, Sýnin could attack enemy guards as a distraction for Eivor to sneak past them undetected.
==Skins==
In 2020, while reliving Eivor's genetic memories through the Portable Animus HR-8.5, the Assassin Layla Hassan modified the Animus interface to allow for a variety of skins to be applied to Sýnin:
Image	Name 	Description 	Availability
 	Albino 	These white ravens are said to have escaped from Hel, Loki's death-bound daughter. 	Stable merchant
 	Angelus Mortis 	This dark bird is often compared to the angel of death, who drags souls of sinners to throw them in the frozen lake of guilt. 	Reda's Shop or Gothic Pack
 	Bald Eagle 	A most fierce and stubborn bird. Not the sort to keep around any unattended family pets smaller than a pony... 	Reda's Shop or Hearthweru Pack
 	Bjartr 	An awe inspiring sight, closer to a ray of light given physical form than any actual bird seen anywhere else. 	Reda's Shop or Knight ISU Pack
 	Black and White 	Ravens of this coloring are rumored to see into the realms of the living and the dead. 	Stable merchant
 	Blood Eagle 	This raven survived by eating the remains of warriors fallen in battle. 	Reda's Shop or Einherjar Pack
 	Blue Shades 	Ravens of this shade have been touched by Mani as he drove his chariot across the night sky. 	Stable merchant
 	Bone Raven 	A raven born out of a nightmare of Niflheim. 	Oskoreia Festival
 	Celtic Raven 	These black birds are drawn to battlefields and the death of great warrior. It's said their sight is so keen they can see into the underworld. 	Stable merchant
 	Colorful Raven 	A raven with all the colors of the wind. 	Ēostre festival
 	's Envoy 	This raven wears all the colors of the god after whom it is named, from the frozen dark of the night to the fiery sun of the morning. 	Reda's Shop or Twilight Pack
 	Drakeling 	Not to be confused with Wyrmlings, whom Drakes in general seem to despise with a singular burning hatred. At least, that is what scholars say... 	Reda's Shop or Dragon Knight Pack
 	 	Once in the air, this bird seems to stay in the sky for days, monitoring your area and scanning for any danger. 	Reda's Shop or Modern Day Pack
 	Eugene 	This bird must have been the companion of the most powerful mage, since it speaks back to you in the human tongue. Sometimes, he even seems to be mocking you. 	Reda's Shop or Mystical Pack
 	Falcon 	These sleek birds of prey prefer to kill with their beak over their talons. 	Stable merchant
 	Feigr 	To say this bird is "near to death" may be a very optimistic way of stating the obvious. 	Reda's Shop or Draugr Pack
 	Firedrake 	A much larger member of the drake family, having grown enough to bear a rider upon it's back... if the rider can muster enough courage to try that is. 	Reda's Shop or Dragon Knight Pack
 	 	There are rumors that this is not a real raven, but a shapeshifter or perhaps a totemic spirit given physical form. 	Reda's Shop or Werewolf Pack
 	Gallus 	This flying rooster is just as agile as other types of bird, it may actually be unique in this regard. 	Reda's Shop or Charlemagne Pack
 	Huginn 	A raven of legend that supposedly sees all and reports its discoveries back to Odin. 	Reda's Shop or Valkyrie Pack
 	Hunting Falcon 	No prey can hide from the falcon's talons. 	Sigrblot Festival
 	Iron Claws 	Its red coloured alloy shows the aggressivity of this flying beast. One even claimed to see it rip enemies heads off with its sharp claws. 	Reda's Shop or Holy Knight Pack
 	Legiana 	. 	Reda's Shop or Monster Hunter: World Pack
 	 	Described as the in the sky, this raven guides sailors in the darkest times of night. 	Reda's Shop or High Elf Pack
 	Mechanical Raven	A marvelous bird that has been hand-crafted by the ingenious dwarven engineers. 	Stable merchant after 6 Mythical Memories in Svartalfheim
 	Muninn 	A mythical raven branded with Odin's mark. It may or may not whisper secrets. 	Reda's Shop or Berserker Pack
 	Muninn's Hue 	This raven shade is colored by Muninn's memory. 	Everold's Workshop
 	Nepja 	With wings of frost and talons of glistening ice, this infant creature will grow to become fearsome indeed. 	Reda's Shop or Niflheim Pack
 	Night Heron 	A nocturnal hunter, this graceful bird is the perfect companion for those who prowl at night. 	Reda's Shop or Huldufolk Pack
 	 	Could this small creature be of the same lineage as the great World Serpent? Only by traveling with it can you find out. 	Reda's Shop or Jormungandr Pack
 	Phoenix 	Around the campfire at night, old warriors say this mythical bird has been alive for centuries, and some even claim the secret of immortality lies in its fiery feathers...	Reda's Shop or Hel's Damnation Pack
 	Pigeon 	It lacks any notable lineage, confers no prestige to its owner, and likes to make a mess of things. 	Reda's Shop or Carolingian Dynasty Gear Pack
 	Puffy 	A puffin companion. Either as a self-imposed challenge or for comedic relief, bring this normally docile animal out to the hunt. 	Reda's Shop or Ullr's Hunter Pack
 	Rebel Raven 	Frankish frills for your feathered friend. 	Bought from Pierre after reaching max Infamy
 	Savage 	This wild bird will accept you as a companion, even help you, but do not by any means consider it tame. 	Stable merchant
 	Scales 	The previous owner's pet name for the diminutive flying lizard that kept following him around on his adventures. 	Reda's Shop or Dark Knight Pack
 	 	Since Huginn and Muninn are busy gathering information, Odin enchanted another raven to hunt with. Probably. 	Reda's Shop or Black Raven Pack
 	Steel Crow 	How one manages to animate a metal bird and make it fly surely remains the domain of gods... 	Reda's Shop or Steampunk Pack
 	Sunrise 	Born of the light, this divine eagle will disperse the darkest clouds to herald a glorious new day. 	Reda's Shop or Blessed Warrior Pack
 	 	Many claim that they know the correct origins of this golden bird, with the lightning coming from its eyes. The animal itself seems to not care. 	Reda's Shop or Taranis Pack
 	Vampire Bat 	If it looks like a bat, smells like a bat and is called a bat, surely it is a bat, yes? Albeit a very large, agile and friendly one. 	Reda's Shop or Night Rogue Pack
 	Vinland Crow 	A type of bird from a far-off land that was brought back by stalwart explorers. 	Ubisoft Connect
 	Völundr 	Let the god Wayland guide you through your adventures! With his ornaments and piercing vision, he's an exceptional companion in both beauty and might. 	Complete "Through Faith & Fire" in Discovery Tour: Viking Age
 	White Senu 	Used to warm and dry climates, this majestic companion will still help you despite the cold. 	Ubisoft Connect
 	Wyrmling 	Small, but ferocious, companion. At this stage of development, it is hard to say this will grow to be a dragon, a wyrm, a drake or a . 	Reda's Shop or Knight of the Round Table Pack
 	Yokai 	This marvelous bird responds to the name and can follow simple commands, although the meaning of its name is lost on you. 	Reda's Shop or Shinobi Pack
 	 	Old texts indicate this creature could be a "Fenghuang". The creature responds to "Zhuque" on the other hand, and that is what it is named. 	Reda's Shop or Lunar Pack
==Behind the scenes==
Sýnin is a companion animal for Eivor in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, similarly to Senu in Assassin's Creed: Origins and Ikaros in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. She first appeared in the game's reveal livestream, flying over Eivor's shoulder. Her name was revealed in an interview with USGamer, and is the definitive form of the word sýn, meaning 'sight, vision'. As such, Sýnin's name is intended to mean 'insight' and is pronounced "Sue-nin" (/'suːnɪn/).
==Gallery==
ACV Keyart 4.jpg|Promotional art featuring Eivor with Sýnin on her shoulder
ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg|Sýnin following Eivor's ship
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla 
**River Raids
**Wrath of the Druids
**The Siege of Paris
**Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories
**Dawn of Ragnarök
**The Forgotten Saga
**Shared History
*The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One 
==References==
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Category:Companion animals
Category:Raven Clan