Jorvik in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla represents the historical city of York.
Jorvik was the Old Norse name for York, a major settlement in northern England during the Viking Age. In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the city appears as a territory and urban setting connected with Eivor’s investigations and the Order of the Ancients.
York became an important Scandinavian center after the Viking conquest of the city in 866. The historical settlement stood near the River Ouse and developed into a major trading and political hub. Its Norse name reflects the period’s cultural and linguistic influence, while the modern English name is York.
Jorvik should not be confused with Jorvik Viking Centre, the modern museum attraction in York, although both use the historical Norse name. Other Valhalla locations also use period names: Wincestre corresponds to Winchester, while Eoforwic is another Old English form associated with York. The game combines historical geography with fictional characters and story events.