The Children of Danu are the next enemy Eivor and their clan must face in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, coming to the game in the Wrath of the Druids DLC. Not much is currently known about how the Children of Danu, a mysterious druidic cult that inhabits the wilds of Ireland, and how they will be represented or what role they'll play. However, these druids are based on a real group from ancient Ireland that can provide some clues about what lies in store for players.
In this first major installment of AC Valhalla's post-launch content, Wrath of the Druids will continue Eivor's mission to secure alliances throughout England and its surrounding lands, this time by helping various kings in Ireland. Players will be raiding various forts, influencing Dublin's bustling trade network, and unraveling the mysteries surrounding the Children of Danu. One of these mysteries will focus on discovering who certain members of the cult are and hunting them down, suggesting that the Children of Danu may be related to the Order of the Ancients.
There also seems to be a greater emphasis on the supernatural, with Valhalla screenshots showing werewolves as an enemy, as well as the druidic cult having some sort of mystic ability themselves. It's possible that, given the emphasis on dark magic and pagan rituals, the Children of Danu may be linked to, or at least share similar abilities with, the cursed objects Eivor encounters in England. While there is plenty of mystery surrounding the Children of Danu, history provides some clues as to not only who they are, but how they may be connected to the Isu.
Who The Children Of Danu Are in Wrath Of The Druids DLC
The Children of Danu cult may be the worshippers of a group in Irish mythology known as the Tuatha Dé Danann, or The People of the Goddess Danu. Section 10 of the "History of Ireland," provided by the Corpus of Electronic Texts (CELT), notes that the Tuatha is not a group of people, rather they are a god-like race. They resided in four mythical cities in Ireland: Falias, Gorias, Murias, and Finias, each with their own sage - who are very important historical figures in AC. From these cities, the Tuatha brought with them four magical treasures: The Lia Fáil, or Stone of Destiny; The Spear of Lúgh, which never misses its mark; Lúgh's Sword of Light, which is imbued with fire and lightning; and the Cauldron of Daghdha, which is bottomless and leaves no man unsatisfied.
In Assassin's Creed, the Children of Danu are most likely a cultic sect of the Order of the Ancients, who worship the Tuatha Dé Danann and their power. The Tuatha themselves may have been Isu due to their designation as an ancient magical race that came from lost cities, much like the Norse and Greek Isu, who also owned powerful treasures that are likely Pieces of Eden. Interestingly, the Spear, Sword, and Cauldron are all quite familiar, sharing parallels with Assassin Creed artifacts like Odin's Spear "Gungnir," Excalibur, and Hymir's Cauldron.
The mythology and folklore of Ireland, while dense, is still shrouded in mystery. While there is knowledge about the Tuatha Dé Danann myths, not nearly as much is known about their followers, which presumably allows the writing team at Ubisoft a lot of creative freedom. The Children of Danu are the perfect opportunity for Assassin's Creed Valhalla to explore an even darker sect of the Order of the Ancients, one that can harness the power of the Isu in a primal way not yet seen in the series.
Source: CELT