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The Stench of Treachery Walkthrough | Who is the Traitor?

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This page is a walkthrough for The Stench of Treachery Quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla). Read on to learn more about the quest objectives, stealth routes, notables, and more!

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IMPORTANT: All three previous quests MUST be completed in order to do this quest.

The Stench of Treachery Location

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This quest starts in Grantebridge after the quests from Soma's advisors have been completed

The Stench of Treachery Walkthrough

No. Objectives Guide
1
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Regroup in Grantebridge		 Regroup with Soma's advisors outside of the longhouse in Grantebridge.
The triggered cutscene will reveal the location of Wigmund.
2
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Speak to Soma		 Soma will ask you to report your findings regarding who among the advisors is the traitor inside the longhouse.
3
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Find out who the traitor is		 Decide who among the advisors is the traitor.
The quest finishes after choosing one of Soma's advisors.
IMPORTANT:
This is a major decision that will affect the ending of The Song of Soma story arc!
Click here for our guide in determining who the traitor of Grantebridge is!

The Stench of Treachery: Who is the traitor?

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WARNING: This section contains major spoilers regarding the ending of The Song of Soma story arc. Read on if you do NOT mind spoilers.

Revealing the traitor is a major game decision that will not only affect the Song of Soma story arc, but the entire playthrough going forward as well!

Those who do NOT mind spoilers may click on the button below to reveal the traitor's identity:

  • Galinn is the traitor who led Wigmund's forces to the underground tunnel's entrance.
  • Choosing either Lif or Birna will negatively affect the ending of The Song of Soma story arc.
  • Birna, in particular, will not join your clan in Ravensthorpe if either she or Lif were chosen.

Those who mind spoilers may read on to help point you in the right direction!

Discuss The Clues With Soma

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Discussing clues with Soma will provide additional insight into determining the traitor's identity. Head to the longhouse and talk with her as you gather more clues.

Check the Underground Tunnel

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Checking the other end of Grantebridge's tunnel will reveal a pair of clues as to the traitor's identity.

Talk to The Residents of Grantebridge

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Talk to the residents of Grantebridge regarding the night of the attack. Some of them may reveal important clues regarding the suspects' whereabouts during that time and key locations in Grantebridgescire to investigate.

Find Clues in Meldeburne Monastery and Utbech Camp

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Meldebourne Monastery
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Ubtech Camp

A specific resident will inform you that two Saxon scouts were seen riding to Meldebourne Monastery and Utbech Camp during the night of the attack. Investigate these places to reveal more clues.

Interrogate The Suspects

Lif

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Interrogate Lif just outside his home in Grantebridge. Players who have Charisma level two will unlock a dialogue option to reveal his alibi during the night of the attack.

  • Lif was working at the shipyard before the attack started.
  • A resident will confirm his location during the night of the attack.

Birna

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Interrogate Birna in her home in Grantebridge. Players who have Charisma level two will unlock a dialogue option to reveal her alibi during the night of the attack.

  • Birna was drinking with her party at the longhouse before the attack started
  • A resident will confirm her location during the night of the attack.

Galinn

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Interrogate Galinn in his home in Grantebridge. Players who have Charisma level two will unlock a dialogue option to reveal his alibi during the night of the attack.

  • Galinn was meditating outside Grantebridge during the night of the attack.
  • A resident will mention that a unidentified man was seen running towards the northern riverbank of Grantebridge on the night of the attack.

Look for the missing longship

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Look for the missing yellow longship somewhere in the swamp. A resident will inform you that a peculiar longship was last spotted north of Grantebridge.

Investigate the area to reveal an important clue regarding the traitor's identity.

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