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	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
	Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK"/>		Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage the lantern or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK"/>

	When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power, the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the ~~power~~ to conjure up terrifying illusions ~~which~~ would scare people to the point where they ~~would~~ die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns"/>		When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power, the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the ability to conjure terrifying illusions; this would scare people to the point where they could die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns"/>

	==History==		==History==
	The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the general population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP"/>		The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the general population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP"/>

	In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the ~~[[Scholar\|Abbot]]~~ [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]], a powerful sword, and later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref>		In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the abbot [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]], a powerful sword, and later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref>

	[[File:A Crown of Thorns 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Head of Saint Denis inside the temple]]		[[File:A Crown of Thorns 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Head of Saint Denis inside the temple]]
	In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[~~raiders~~]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] ~~in order~~ to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the ~~lantern's power~~ should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send ~~the Apple~~ to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. ~~Upon~~ delivering the ~~artifact~~ to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref>		In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raider]]s sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the artifact should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send it to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]. After delivering the Apple to its Assassin escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref>

	By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British ~~Rite]] of the [[~~Templars~~\|Templar Order~~]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7\|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the ~~[[Piece of Eden]]~~ to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>		By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Templars]] and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory near [[Croydon]]. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7\|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the Apple to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>

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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	ACU Lantern.png\|The unlit Head of Saint Denis		ACU Lantern.png\|The unlit Head of Saint Denis
			ACU TDK Book 01.png\|Drawing of the Head of Saint Denis in [[Dom Poirier]]'s journal
	Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|The Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory		Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|The Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory
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	*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/>		*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/>
	*[[David Brewster]] (February 1868)<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		*[[David Brewster]] (February 1868)<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

			==Abilities==
			Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK"/>

			When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power, the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns"/>

	==History==		==History==
	~~[[File:ACU Lantern.png\|\|thumb\|left\|180px\|The unlit Head of Saint Denis]]~~		The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the general population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP"/>
	The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP"/>

	In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the [[Scholar\|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]]—a powerful ~~sword—and~~ later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref>		In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the [[Scholar\|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]], a powerful sword, and later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref>

			[[File:A Crown of Thorns 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Head of Saint Denis inside the temple]]
	In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref>		In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref>
	~~[[File:Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory.]]~~
	By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7\|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the [[Piece of Eden]] to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>		By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7\|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the [[Piece of Eden]] to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>
	~~{{-}}~~
	~~==Abilities==~~
	Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK"/>

	When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The Head is a reference to Saint Denis becoming a {{Wiki\|cephalophore}} after his martyrdom. According to his hagiography, he was so successful at converting the local populace that the Roman religious leaders had him beheaded. After his execution, Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site, which would later become the [[Basilica of Saint-Denis]].		The Head is a reference to Saint Denis becoming a {{Wiki\|cephalophore}} after his martyrdom. According to his hagiography, he was so successful at converting the local populace that the Roman religious leaders had him beheaded. After his execution, Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site, which would later become the [[Basilica of Saint-Denis]].

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACU Lantern.png\|The unlit Head of Saint Denis
			Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|The Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory
			</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{c\|indirect mention only}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{c\|indirect mention only}}

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	{{Quote\|What dark magic is this? That Commandant must never have it.\|Arno Dorian on the Head's powers, 1794.\|Dead Kings\|A Crown of Thorns}}		{{Quote\|What dark magic is this? That Commandant must never have it.\|Arno Dorian on the Head's powers, 1794.\|Dead Kings\|A Crown of Thorns}}
	[[File:ACU Head of Saint Denis render.png\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Head of Saint Denis]]		[[File:ACU Head of Saint Denis render.png\|thumb\|180px\|Head of Saint Denis]]
	The '''Head of Saint Denis''' was an ancient head-shaped [[lantern]], which encased an [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]]. Following the Apple's removal, the Head of Saint Denis became a regular, albeit self-illuminating lantern, requiring no fuel.		The '''Head of Saint Denis''' was an ancient head-shaped [[lantern]], which encased an [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]]. Following the Apple's removal, the Head of Saint Denis became a regular, albeit self-illuminating lantern, requiring no fuel.

	==Owners==		==Owners==
	*Unknown succesor of [[Saint Denis of Paris\|Saint Denis]] (3rd century)<ref name="SoP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Ancient Stone Tablet 2"</ref>		*Unknown succesor of [[Saint Denis of Paris\|Saint Denis]] (3rd century)<ref name="SoP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Ancient Stone Tablet 2"</ref>
	*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (c. 1140)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]''</ref>		*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (c. 1140)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]''</ref>
	*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/>		*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/>
	*[[David Brewster]] (February 1868)<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		*[[David Brewster]] (February 1868)<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	The Head of Saint Denis was created by a ~~succesor~~ of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP" />		[[File:ACU Lantern.png\|\|thumb\|left\|180px\|The unlit Head of Saint Denis]]
			The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP"/>

	In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the [[Scholar\|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]]—a powerful sword—and later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref>		In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the [[Scholar\|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]]—a powerful sword—and later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref>

	In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref>		In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref>
			[[File:Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory.]]
	[[File:Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|thumb\|250px~~\|left~~\|Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory.]]
	By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7\|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the [[Piece of Eden]] to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>		By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7\|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the [[Piece of Eden]] to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>
	{{-}}		{{-}}

	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
	Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK" />		Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK"/>

	When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns" />		When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	==Owners==		==Owners==
	*Unknown succesor of [[Saint Denis of Paris\|Saint Denis]] (3rd century)<ref name="SoP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Siege of Paris]]''</ref>		*Unknown succesor of [[Saint Denis of Paris\|Saint Denis]] (3rd century)<ref name="SoP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Ancient Stone Tablet 2"</ref>
	*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (c. 1140)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]''</ref>		*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (c. 1140)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]''</ref>
	*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/>		*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/>

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	~~{{Update\|''[[The Siege of Paris]]''}}~~		{{Quote\|What dark magic is this? That Commandant must never have it.\|Arno Dorian on the Head's powers, 1794.\|Dead Kings\|A Crown of Thorns}}
	{{Quote\|What dark magic is this? That Commandant must never have it.\|Arno Dorian, ~~August~~ 1794.\|Dead Kings\|A Crown of Thorns}}
	[[File:ACU Head of Saint Denis render.png\|thumb\|250px\|Head of Saint Denis]]		[[File:ACU Head of Saint Denis render.png\|thumb\|250px\|Head of Saint Denis]]
	The '''Head of Saint Denis''' was an ancient head-shaped [[lantern]], which encased an [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]]. Following the Apple's removal, the Head of Saint Denis became a regular, ~~but~~ self-illuminating lantern, requiring no fuel.		The '''Head of Saint Denis''' was an ancient head-shaped [[lantern]], which encased an [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]]. Following the Apple's removal, the Head of Saint Denis became a regular, albeit self-illuminating lantern, requiring no fuel.

	==Owners==		==Owners==
	*Unknown succesor of Saint ~~denis~~ (3rd century)<ref name="SoP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Siege of Paris]]''</ref>		*Unknown succesor of [[Saint Denis of Paris\|Saint Denis]] (3rd century)<ref name="SoP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Siege of Paris]]''</ref>
	*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (~~11th – 12th century~~)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]''</ref>		*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (c. 1140)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]''</ref>
	*[[Arno Dorian]] (1794)<ref name="DK"/>		*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/>
	*[[David Brewster]] (1868)<ref name="~~AcS~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		*[[David Brewster]] (February 1868)<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	The Head of Saint Denis ~~was a lantern which~~ was created by a succesor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. It was ~~used~~ by the ~~succesor~~ to make the ~~populace think~~ that ~~the saint~~ walked with his head in his hands all the way to his resting place. ~~The Apple~~, ~~which was inside~~ the ~~lantern, was polluting~~ the successor's mind, he ~~returned~~ it to the temple.		The Head of Saint Denis was created by a succesor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP" />

	~~Later in~~ the 12th century, the ~~lantern was found~~ and ~~used~~ by the [[Scholar\|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden ~~wired~~ within the ~~Lantern~~ to create the [[Eagle of Suger]]—a powerful sword—and hid the ~~Head of Saint Denis inside an~~ [[~~Isu~~]] [[~~Temple (Isu)\|temple~~]] ~~located~~ [[~~Saint-Denis Temple\|beneath~~]] ~~the [[Basilica of Saint-Denis]].~~		In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the [[Scholar\|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]]—a powerful sword—and later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref>

	In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The Assassin killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders.<ref name="~~ACU~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – ~~{{Cite\|6 July 2021. Memories needed}}~~</ref>		In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref>

	Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple stored within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)\|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="ACU" />
	[[File:Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory.]]		[[File:Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory.]]
	By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on [[Apple of Eden 7\|~~another~~ Apple]] ~~of Eden~~ malfunctioned, causing the Piece of Eden to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>		By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7\|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the [[Piece of Eden]] to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref>
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	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
	Without the power of the ~~[[Apples of Eden\|~~Apple of Eden]], ~~The~~ Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating, lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.		Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK" />

	When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.		When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The Head is a reference to ~~Saint [[~~Saint Denis ~~of Paris\|Denis]]~~ becoming a {{Wiki\|cephalophore}} after his martyrdom. According to his hagiography, he was so successful at converting the local populace that the Roman religious leaders had him beheaded. After his execution, Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site, which would later become the Basilica of Saint-Denis.		The Head is a reference to Saint Denis becoming a {{Wiki\|cephalophore}} after his martyrdom. According to his hagiography, he was so successful at converting the local populace that the Roman religious leaders had him beheaded. After his execution, Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site, which would later become the [[Basilica of Saint-Denis]].

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''

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	*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (11th – 12th century)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]''</ref>		*[[Suger of Saint-Denis]] (11th – 12th century)<ref name="DK">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – ''[[Dead Kings]]''</ref>
	*[[Arno Dorian]] (1794)<ref name="DK"/>		*[[Arno Dorian]] (1794)<ref name="DK"/>
	*[[David Brewster]] ( 1868)<ref name="AcS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		*[[David Brewster]] (1868)<ref name="AcS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	==History==		==History==

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	{{Quote\|What dark magic is this? That Commandant must never have it.\|Arno Dorian, August 1794.\|Dead Kings\|A Crown of Thorns}}		{{Quote\|What dark magic is this? That Commandant must never have it.\|Arno Dorian, August 1794.\|Dead Kings\|A Crown of Thorns}}
	[[File:ACU Head of Saint Denis render.png\|thumb\|250px\|Head of Saint Denis]]		[[File:ACU Head of Saint Denis render.png\|thumb\|250px\|Head of Saint Denis]]
	The '''Head of Saint Denis''' was an ancient head-shaped [[lantern]], which encased an [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple]] of [[Eden]]. Following the Apple's removal, the Head of Saint Denis became a regular, but self-illuminating lantern, requiring no fuel.		The '''Head of Saint Denis''' was an ancient head-shaped [[lantern]], which encased an [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]]. Following the Apple's removal, the Head of Saint Denis became a regular, but self-illuminating lantern, requiring no fuel.

	==Owners==		==Owners==