Raven - Revision history

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 22:18, 9 November 2025

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	[[File:ACV ~~Promoshot-ravenshield~~.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|~~A shield depicting two ravens~~]]		[[File:ACV Sýnin.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Sýnin, the raven companion of Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the [[Earth\|globe]]. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>		A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the [[Earth\|globe]]. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>

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	Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Zheng]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>		Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Zheng]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>

	During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>		During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref> [[Maxwell Roth]], the gang leader of the [[Blighters]], raised a baby crow named Rook as a pet, until snapping its neck and sending the body to [[Jacob Frye]], alongside an invitation to the [[Alhambra Music Hall]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Fun and Games]]</ref> The [[Rooks]], the gang started by Jacob and his sister [[Evie Frye]], also utilized a stylized crow as their emblem.<ref name="ACS"/>

	==Cultural significance==		==Cultural significance==
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg\|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
			ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|A shield depicting two ravens
			ACV Raven Clan Banner.png\|The Raven Clan's banner
	ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png\|Eivor with Sýnin		ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png\|Eivor with Sýnin
	ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above		ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above
	~~ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg\|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece~~
	ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows		ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows
	ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja		ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
	ACFT - Zheng receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Zheng		ACFT - Zheng receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Zheng
			ACS Rooks Flag - Concept Art.png\|The Rooks' flag
			ACS Triple Theft 1.jpg\|Maxwell Roth with his pet crow, Rook
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 12:39, 4 August 2025

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	During the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref> In the early 16th century, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]] [[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Sirus Favero]] were in command of an "Assassin troop" called the [[Crows]], whom they used in their [[Assassin-Templar War\|war]] against the [[Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Crows]]</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref> In the early 16th century, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]] [[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Sirus Favero]] were in command of an "Assassin troop" called the [[Crows]], whom they used in their [[Assassin-Templar War\|war]] against the [[Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Crows]]</ref>

	Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[~~Jeong~~]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>		Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Zheng]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>

	During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>		During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>
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	ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows		ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows
	ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja		ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
	ACFT - ~~Jeong~~ receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral ~~Jeong~~		ACFT - Zheng receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Zheng
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 10:28, 10 December 2024

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	[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A shield depicting two ravens]]		[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A shield depicting two ravens]]
	A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the globe. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>		A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the [[Earth\|globe]]. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==
	In [[Greek mythology]], a place called [[Raven's Rock]] was where [[Odysseus]] planned the demise of his wife [[Penelope]]'s suitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Ithaka: Raven's Rock</ref> Even by the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], the place was home to a sizable flock of ravens.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>		In [[Greek mythology]], a place called [[Raven's Rock]] was where [[Odysseus]] planned the demise of his wife [[Penelope]]'s suitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Ithaka: Raven's Rock</ref> Even by the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], the place was home to a sizable flock of ravens.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>

	In [[Norse mythology]], [[Odin]] was said to have two ravens, [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of all the goings-on across the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In [[Norse mythology]], [[Odin]] was said to have two ravens, [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of all the goings-on across the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	While travelling through the [[Nine Realms\|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]] – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>		While travelling through the [[Nine Realms\|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>

	During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> Eivor was also a member of the [[Raven Clan]], whose settlement was named [[Ravensthorpe]].		During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> Eivor was also a member of the [[Raven Clan]], whose settlement was named [[Ravensthorpe]].<ref name="ACV" />

	In the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref> In the early 16th century, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]] [[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Sirus Favero]] were in command of an "Assassin troop" called the [[Crows]], whom they used in their [[Assassin-Templar War\|war]] against the [[Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Crows]]</ref>

	~~In the 16th century Renaissance, the~~ [[~~Roman Rite of the Templar Order~~\|~~Italian Templars~~]] [[~~Cesare Borgia~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Sirus Favero~~]] ~~own~~ an ~~"Assassin troop" named~~ [[~~Crows~~]] to ~~against~~ the [[~~Assassins~~]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: ~~Identity~~]]'' – [[~~Database~~: ~~Crows~~]]</ref>		Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Jeong]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>

	In the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>		During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>

	== Cultural significance==		==Cultural significance==
	As a black bird, raven has been used throughout [[human]] history to highlight the darkness of a person's hair.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Crewless]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 4 – Frater V.O.V.]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Cartouche Memoir 2]]</ref>		As a black bird, the raven has been used throughout [[human]] history to highlight the darkness of a person's hair.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Crewless]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 4 – Frater V.O.V.]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Cartouche Memoir 2]]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">
			ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png\|Eivor with Sýnin
	ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above		ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above
	~~ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png\|Eivor with Sýnin~~
	ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg\|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece		ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg\|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
	ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of Crows		ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows
			ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
			ACFT - Jeong receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Jeong
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Animals]]		[[Category:Animals]]

imported>Darman36: Speculative, as Wolf Clan has no connections to Fenrir, nor Elgring Clan to Eikþyrnir

2024-09-30T14:32:13Z

Speculative, as Wolf Clan has no connections to Fenrir, nor Elgring Clan to Eikþyrnir

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	While travelling through the [[Nine Realms\|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]] – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>		While travelling through the [[Nine Realms\|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]] – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>

	During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> Eivor was also a member of the [[Raven Clan]] ~~and their~~ settlement was named [[Ravensthorpe]]. Their connection to ravens signifies wisdom, guidance, and the presence of Odin, which aligns with the Viking belief system and their reverence for the gods. This reflects their cultural and spiritual ties to these powerful symbols, emphasizing their connection to the divine and their quest for knowledge and power.		During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> Eivor was also a member of the [[Raven Clan]], whose settlement was named [[Ravensthorpe]].

	In the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref>		In the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref>

imported>Darman36: Undo revision 1104347 by Vlaci8705 (talk)

2024-09-30T14:28:25Z

Undo revision 1104347 by Vlaci8705 (talk)

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imported>Vlaci8705 at 12:17, 30 September 2024

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	While travelling through the [[Nine Realms\|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]] – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>		While travelling through the [[Nine Realms\|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]] – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>

	During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref>		During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> Eivor was also a member of the [[Raven Clan]] and their settlement was named [[Ravensthorpe]]. Their connection to ravens signifies wisdom, guidance, and the presence of Odin, which aligns with the Viking belief system and their reverence for the gods. This reflects their cultural and spiritual ties to these powerful symbols, emphasizing their connection to the divine and their quest for knowledge and power.

	In the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref>		In the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref>

imported>Vlaci8705: Adding categories

2024-09-30T11:45:17Z

Adding categories

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imported>Batfan13: Briefly in Ch. 24

2024-05-27T18:07:36Z

Briefly in Ch. 24

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	**''[[Creed vs Crows]]'' {{C\|non-canon}}		**''[[Creed vs Crows]]'' {{C\|non-canon}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}

imported>Darman36: /* Appearances */

2023-11-21T03:49:59Z

Appearances

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	[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A shield depicting two ravens]]		[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A shield depicting two ravens]]
	A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the globe.		A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the globe. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>

	There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==
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	**''[[Creed vs Crows]]'' {{C\|non-canon}}		**''[[Creed vs Crows]]'' {{C\|non-canon}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Animals]]		[[Category:Animals]]

imported>Darman36: No longer prerelease

2023-06-26T20:14:44Z

No longer prerelease

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	[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A shield depicting two ravens]]		[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A shield depicting two ravens]]

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	[[File:ACV ~~Promoshot-ravenshield~~.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|~~A shield depicting two ravens~~]]		[[File:ACV Sýnin.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Sýnin, the raven companion of Eivor Varinsdottir]]
	A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the [[Earth\|globe]]. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>		A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki\|genus}} ''{{Wiki\|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the [[Earth\|globe]]. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP\|Raven}}</ref>

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	Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Zheng]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>		Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Zheng]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>

	During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>		During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref> [[Maxwell Roth]], the gang leader of the [[Blighters]], raised a baby crow named Rook as a pet, until snapping its neck and sending the body to [[Jacob Frye]], alongside an invitation to the [[Alhambra Music Hall]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Fun and Games]]</ref> The [[Rooks]], the gang started by Jacob and his sister [[Evie Frye]], also utilized a stylized crow as their emblem.<ref name="ACS"/>

	==Cultural significance==		==Cultural significance==
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg\|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
			ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg\|A shield depicting two ravens
			ACV Raven Clan Banner.png\|The Raven Clan's banner
	ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png\|Eivor with Sýnin		ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png\|Eivor with Sýnin
	ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above		ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above
	~~ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg\|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece~~
	ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows		ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows
	ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja		ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
	ACFT - Zheng receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Zheng		ACFT - Zheng receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Zheng
			ACS Rooks Flag - Concept Art.png\|The Rooks' flag
			ACS Triple Theft 1.jpg\|Maxwell Roth with his pet crow, Rook
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	During the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref> In the early 16th century, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]] [[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Sirus Favero]] were in command of an "Assassin troop" called the [[Crows]], whom they used in their [[Assassin-Templar War\|war]] against the [[Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Crows]]</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref> In the early 16th century, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]] [[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Sirus Favero]] were in command of an "Assassin troop" called the [[Crows]], whom they used in their [[Assassin-Templar War\|war]] against the [[Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Crows]]</ref>

	Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[~~Jeong~~]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>		Similarly to [[Pigeon coop\|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Zheng]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>

	During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>		During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)\|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>
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	ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows		ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg\|A member of the Crows
	ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja		ACFT - Ravens feasting.png\|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
	ACFT - ~~Jeong~~ receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral ~~Jeong~~		ACFT - Zheng receiving the message.png\|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Zheng
	</gallery>		</gallery>