Oswald's Wedding: Fight Club

In the video game Assassin's Creed Valhalla, players can choose to let Oswald fight at his wedding or fight for him. This decision comes after the antagonist, Rued, interrupts the wedding and challenges Oswald to a duel. If you let Oswald fight, he will defeat Rued but spare his life, inspiring Finnr to stay in East Anglia and serve Oswald. If you fight Rued yourself, Finnr will join the Raven Clan, impressed by your strength.

The outcome of the wedding fight

The player's decision does not significantly impact the overall story, as an alliance with East Anglia will be formed regardless of the choice made. However, it does affect Oswald and Finnr's perception of the player. If Oswald fights and wins, he will be less fond of the player, but Finnr will be inspired to serve him. If the player fights and wins, Finnr will be impressed and join the Raven Clan, but Oswald will be less happy as he has been longing for revenge.

The wedding fight is a pivotal moment in the East Anglia questline, as it allows the player to determine the fate of the characters involved and shape their relationships with them. It is a choice between honouring Oswald's desire for revenge and seizing the opportunity to recruit a powerful ally in Finnr. Ultimately, the player must decide what aligns best with their playstyle and in-game goals.

The impact on Oswald and Finnr's relationship

If you let Oswald fight at his wedding, he will defeat Rued but spare his life. This outcome inspires Finnr, who decides to stay in East Anglia to serve Oswald. Finnr is so impressed by Oswald's victory that he chooses not to join the Raven Clan. This outcome strengthens Finnr and Oswald's relationship, as Finnr remains by Oswald's side.

On the other hand, if you choose to fight Rued yourself, the outcome will be different. While you will still easily defeat Rued, Finnr will long to return to his sailing days. At this point, you have the option to invite him to join your crew, and he becomes a powerful member of the Raven Clan. By choosing to fight for Oswald, you indirectly cause Finnr to join the Raven Clan, potentially impacting their relationship.

The decision to let Oswald fight at his wedding leads to a stronger bond between him and Finnr. Finnr is inspired by Oswald's victory and chooses to serve him in East Anglia. However, if you opt to fight Rued yourself, you can recruit Finnr to your crew, potentially taking him away from Oswald's side. This choice ultimately determines the trajectory of Oswald and Finnr's relationship, either bringing them closer together or creating some distance as Finnr pursues new adventures with the Raven Clan.

Overall, the impact on their relationship depends on your choice. Letting Oswald fight results in a united front, while choosing to fight for him may lead Finnr down a different path, away from Oswald's direct influence.

The consequences for the player

In the "Wedding Horns" quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the player attends Oswald and Valdis' wedding in Elmenham, East Anglia. During the festivities, Rued interrupts the ceremony and challenges Oswald to a duel. The player can choose to either let Oswald fight Rued or fight Rued themselves.

If the player lets Oswald fight Rued, there are several consequences. Firstly, a cutscene is triggered in which Oswald defeats Rued but spares his life. This outcome inspires Finnr, who decides to stay in East Anglia to serve Oswald. The player's relationship with Oswald remains positive, and they maintain their alliance with East Anglia. However, by letting Oswald fight, the player misses the opportunity to have Finnr join their crew, as he is impressed by the player's skill if they choose to fight Rued themselves.

On the other hand, if the player chooses to fight Rued themselves, they can easily defeat him as he is severely weakened compared to previous boss fights. By defeating Rued, the player can recruit Finnr, a powerful Jomsviking, to join their crew. While Oswald is still allied with the player, he is less fond of Eivor specifically if the player chooses this option.

Regardless of the player's choice, the overall impact on the story is minimal, and the player will still be allied with East Anglia. The main difference lies in the player's relationship with Oswald and whether they recruit Finnr to their crew or leave him to serve Oswald.

Rued's fate

If the player lets Oswald fight Rued, a cutscene will play where Oswald defeats Rued but spares his life. This inspires Finnr, who decides to stay in East Anglia to serve Oswald.

If the player chooses to fight Rued themselves, they will find that Rued is severely weakened compared to his previous boss fight and should be easy to defeat. After Rued is defeated, Finnr will join the Raven Clan as a Jomsviking.

No matter what the player chooses, they will still be allied with East Anglia, so their choices don't have a huge impact on the story.

The player's relationship with Oswald

After these festivities, the player must speak with Finnr, who is on the roof of the church. After a cutscene, the player must carry Finnr down from the roof. The player can then choose to proceed with the wedding. Rued, who was the antagonist in the previous East Anglia questline, interrupts the wedding, challenging Oswald to a duel. The player can choose to let Oswald fight Rued or to fight him themselves.

If the player lets Oswald fight, he will defeat Rued but spare his life. This inspires Finnr, who decides to stay in East Anglia to serve Oswald. Oswald will still be allied with the player, but he will be less fond of Eivor.

If the player chooses to fight Rued themselves, they will find him severely weakened compared to their previous boss fight with him. Defeating Rued impresses Finnr, who will join the player's Raven Clan. Oswald will still confirm the player's alliance.

No matter what choices the player makes, they will still be allied with East Anglia, so their choices don't have a huge impact on the story. However, these choices can affect how friendly Oswald is with the player.

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