Exploring the snowy peaks and icy waters of Norway in Assassin's Creed Valhalla offers players an immediate taste of hidden riches before they even set sail for England. Among the early mysteries scattered across Eivor's homeland is a cryptic scroll detailing a buried treasure that remains highly sought after by completionists. Locating this initial document and solving its riddle provides valuable resources that can give your longship crew a definitive advantage in the early stages of the game.
Finding the Rygjafylke Hoard Map Scroll
Before you can begin hunting down the actual physical treasure, you must first secure the parchment containing the specific riddle. The scroll is located within the starting settlement of Alrekstad, safely tucked away inside a heavily fortified longhouse structure. To gain entry to the chamber housing the map, players need to navigate around the rear of the building and locate a small opening near the foundation layout.
Once you crawl inside the hidden area, you will find the artifact resting quietly on a wooden table surrounded by scattered household items. Interacting with the scroll adds the cryptic drawing directly to your inventory menu under the active mysteries tab. Reviewing the contents of the parchment reveals a message detailing a hidden stash located near a prominent landmark within the freezing western territory.
Deciphering the Clues and Landmark Locations
The text on the scroll points players toward a specific coastal destination known throughout the region as the eye of Torghatten. This iconic rock formation features a massive natural tunnel running directly through the center of a steep mountain cliffside. Navigating to this point requires sailing your longship toward the southern island boundaries of the Rygjafylke map structure.
As you approach the mountainous shoreline, the massive cavernous opening becomes visible from a considerable distance across the open water. Players should drop anchor nearby and transition to on-foot traversal to safely ascend the rocky paths leading up to the summit area. The environmental conditions around the peak can be perilous, so moving carefully ensures you reach the objective without taking accidental fall damage.
Uncovering the Buried Viking Treasure
Upon entering the grand stone archway of the mountain tunnel, you must search the eastern pathways for a specific patch of soft earth. The hidden stash is buried beneath a pile of loose gravel and rocks positioned near a cluster of broken wooden crates. Approaching the exact point triggers a localized interaction prompt on your user interface indicating a dig site.
Activating this action rewards Eivor with a unique cosmetic scheme known as the Snake Tail design for your clan's longship. This modification can be equipped immediately by visiting any active shipyard master stationed around your growing settlements. Successfully completing this puzzle counts toward the total wealth progression metrics for the entire historical region.
