AC Valhalla Closing The Vault Quest Walkthrough And Story Choices
Navigating the complex political landscape of Jorvik in Assassin's Creed Valhalla culminates in the high-stakes quest known as Closing the Vault. This crucial mission requires players to gather clues, investigate potential suspects, and ultimately unmask a hidden member of the Order of the Ancients during a tense Yuletide feast. Successfully resolving this storyline brings a satisfying end to the City of Greed narrative arc while testing your detective skills.
Investigating the Council Chambers
The quest begins with Eivor and Ljufvina deciding to search the personal offices of the city's council members. While the leaders are distracted by the winter festivities, you must carefully comb through their private quarters to uncover damning evidence. Exploring these restricted areas reveals hidden letters, financial logs, and strange physical clues that point toward a massive silver smuggling operation.
As you gather these testimonies, the narrative weight shifts heavily toward four prominent figures governing the region. Every piece of paper you interact with helps eliminate innocent parties while narrowing down the identity of the corrupt councilman. Paying close attention to the details found within these rooms ensures you have a solid understanding of the conspiracy before making your final accusation.
Identifying the Hidden Traitor
Once your investigation concludes, you must head directly to the Yuletide feast to confront the council members face-to-face. Eivor is forced to speak with each individual attendee to gauge their reactions and listen for slip-ups in their dialogue. It becomes clear that the mastermind behind the regional plot is none other than Audun, the trusted city treasurer.
Even if you mistakenly accuse someone else during the public confrontation, the story progression will inevitably reveal Audun's treasonous actions. However, correctly identifying him showcases your attention to detail and aligns perfectly with the clues discovered in the previous phase. Directly following this tense revelation, the celebratory atmosphere quickly transforms into a chaotic combat zone as Audun unleashes his guards.
Confronting Audun and Silver Choices
Defeating Audun requires aggressive combat tactics to quickly clear out his loyal guards before focusing down the main target. Once the battlefield settles, Eivor is presented with a unique choice regarding what to do with the recovered silver cache. You can choose to return the stolen riches directly to the people of Jorvik, keep the wealth for your own settlement, or let the council decide its fate.
Choosing to give the silver back to the citizens boosts your reputation as a benevolent leader and pleases your local allies. Stashing the coin for Ravensthorpe provides a small financial boost but leaves a slightly bitter taste among the local northern rulers. Regardless of your decision, the immediate threat to the region is successfully eliminated, securing a vital alliance for your clan.