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In the Absence of an Ealdorman Walkthrough

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This page is a walkthrough for the Quest: In the Absence of an Ealdorman in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Read on to learn more about the quest objectives, stealth routes, notables, and more!

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Homecoming Salve for a Fresh Wound
The Thegn of Lincoln

Starting Location

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The quest starts in Lincoln immediately after the Homecoming quest.

Quest Walkthrough

No. Objectives Guide
1
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Search the hospice		 Ask the folks inside the hospice for clues about the Ealdorman's whereabouts
2
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Explore the bathhouse		 Head south and search the old bathhouse in Lincoln.
The entrance to the sewers is hidden behind a breakable wall.
3
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Discover where the sewers lead		 Follow the sewers and search for clues regarding the missing Ealdorman.
4
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Investigate the scene		 Signs at the end of the tunnel suggest that a fight broke out recently.
Fill the progress bar by analyzing clues in the area
TIPS:
Use Odin's Sight to highlight objects of interest.
The key that unlocks the door to the final clue is located below the waterfall.
5
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Find and speak to Ealdorman Hundbeorht		 Travel to Bolingbroc Castle and search for Ealdorman Hundbeorht.
You can either fight your way through the front or sneak inside.
A cutscene plays out as soon as you enter the Ealdorman's chambers.
Click here to see our stealth guide into Bolingbroc Castle!
6
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Search for proof		 Search the room for anything that can be brought back to Hunwald as proof of his father's fate.
TIP: Use Odin's Sight to highlight objects of interest in the area.
7
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Return the brooch to Hunwald		 Return to Lincoln and give the brooch to Hunwald.
A cutscene will play out as soon as you enter the town hall.
The quest finishes after the cutscene and most of Lincoln will no longer be a distrust zone.

Stealth Guide: Sneaking into Bolingbroc Castle

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 Start by heading north and following the creek that divides Bolingbroc Castle.
Be mindful of any guards stationed along the wall as they can easily spot you.
TIPS:
You can snipe guards stationed in towers and along the walls if you have enough range damage.
It is recommended that you use Hunter Bows and Predator Bows for this.
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 Continue following the creek until you cross the drawbridge.
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 Climb the low wall located at the right of the drawbridge.
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 Continue climbing towards the keep.
This place may have patrolling guards. Be mindful of your surroundings at all times.
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 Jump down to the other side of the wall and infiltrate the keep via the open window below.
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 Eliminate all of the guards inside.
TIPS:
Eliminate multiple guards at the same time via the chandeliers hanging on top of the room.
Engaging the guards in open combat will not alert any guards outside.
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 Enter the door marked with a swan emblem and follow the stairs down to the Ealdorman's chamber.

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