Expansive open-world games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla often feature quests and items that allude to other franchises or events from previous installments. Whether these Easter eggs appear as an inside joke or a subtle hint usually depends on how much thought was put into balancing cross-references. Because Ubisoft has never displayed any particular issues in that department, the company manages to masterfully integrate various references into Assassin's Creed Valhalla's lore and metagame.

While some Easter eggs in Assassin's Creed Valhalla take advantage of environmental design and hide in plain sight, others require the players to go off the beaten path and explore every nook and cranny. For this reason, it is easy to brush past them in favor of something potentially more rewarding highlighted on the map. However, some of these sublime and seemingly unimportant events come with hilarious game design ideas that will keep the players amused and interested in discovering more hidden gems throughout the game.

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The Mysterious Lady Who Likes Her Eggs Raw

Screenshot from The Stink-Brew event in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

When the players reach Ledecestrescire, they may notice a secret entrance into a castle by the river. If they decide to explore further, they will eventually cross paths with a mysterious lady hiding behind a barred window, who will ask Eivor to fetch her some viper eggs.

Although the players initially believe that the lady desires to dispose of vipers and their offspring lurking in the underground passages, her true intentions remain hidden until Eivor returns with the last batch of eggs. Before the players get to enjoy the fruit of their labor, Eivor is "blown away" by the lady's unprecedented capacity to release a deadly cloud of noxious flatulence. To see how the nearby inhabitants feel about this unusual turn of events, the players can follow the underground passages into the castle grounds and witness the aftermath of the 9th-century toilet humor.

A Band That Is Truly Ahead Of Its Time

Screenshot from The Prodigy event in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Once in Essex, the players may encounter an unusual argument between a self-proclaimed Bishop of The Ruins and a spiky-haired man named Keith. The angered bishop who stands against all plausible manners of devil's work seems to have picked a bone with the freedom of expression through music.

After talking to Keith, the players will discover that the bishop wants Keith's band of bards to cease their creative endeavors and devote themselves to godlier activities. To defend the honor of musical prodigies ahead of their time, Eivor ends up sparring with the misguided bishop. Once the fight is over, Keith exclaims that he will devote a song to Eivor's great service and shouts, "Smack my bishop! Smack my bishop!" As one of the most unique and hilarious Easter eggs in the game, this tribute to the late Keith Flint and his band, The Prodigy, is truly a work of art in its own right.

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Damsel in Distress Who Takes Roleplaying To The Next Level

Screenshot from The White Lady of Tamworth event in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

The players can discover another amusing Easter egg in southern Ledecestrescire, near Venonis. They may hear a woman crying for help when they come across a tower guarded by an armored man.

As soon as Eivor approaches the woman's sworn protector, he will engage in combat. After the players deal a couple of heavy blows, the man yields and gladly deserts his position. Eivor will try to get to the bottom of the issue, only to find out that the damsel in distress likes to take advantage of her roleplaying skills in a game of seduction. The players will then be forced to play the woman's hero for a short while, making the whole event somewhat reminiscent of the age-old tale of Rapunzel.

The Beautiful Archer Whose Skills and Odor Are In a Symbiotic Relationship

Screenshot from Degolas the Beautiful event in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

When the players venture near the Roman ruins in Grantebridgescire, they may feel inclined to help a child complaining about a foul odor in his house. If approached, the boy will ask Eivor to help him get rid of the smell.

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After Eivor disposes of the four crates responsible for the stench plaguing the boy's home, the players will learn about his father, Degolas. As it would seem, crates are hardly the only culprits behind the rancid smell, and the famous archer, Degolas the Beautiful, could use a purge himself. Once Eivor forces the man to bathe for the first time in years, he will share a secret about his odor. The game also features another The Lord of the Rings reference, utilizing French "dégueulasse" to execute a hilarious play on words is an ingenious idea that is hard to match.

Chickens With Lovecraftian Anger Management Issues

Screenshot from a raid in Dunwic, as seen in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Once tasked with infiltrating a coast-side fortress in Dunwic to eliminate Rued's clansmen, the players may come across a hidden room if they decide to follow prisoners' cries for help. Unlike the remainder of the Easter eggs hidden throughout the game, developers have included two in this area.

As the players enter the room, they will discover a corpse surrounded by chickens. While it may not seem like much at first, the whole flock will attack if Eivor hits one of them, which alludes to the potential cause of the prisoner's death. The players can also find a letter next to the corpse addressing the many unseen horrors in the area. Although it is unusual to see The Legend of Zelda and The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft referenced together, the players will cross paths with rampaging chickens again during a quest that will task them with tending to rowdy guests in Hemthorpe, Snotinghamscire.

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