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	Despite taking the form of a golden {{Wiki\|arm ring}} forged in seven pieces, Hnituðr was made by the Isu [[blacksmith]] [[Völund]]<ref name="Chapter 08">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 8</ref> and is also considered a Ring of Eden, sharing many of their properties such as magnetic field manipulation.<ref>{{Twitter\|writerMattKirby\|status/1432908241353068544\|Matthew Kirby\|quote=I imagined it as a viking type of Ring of Eden, yes, and with many of the same properties, including magnetic field manipulation (which is why ~~Geirmund’s~~ bronze dagger got through).\|image=File:ACVGS - Matt Kirby on Ring of Eden.png}}</ref> It was kept atop an altar in [[Völund's forge]] in the [[North Sea]] until the late 9th century, when he offered it to the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], who accepted the gift.<ref name="Chapter 08"/> The bracelet passed on to [[Guthrum]], who wore it during the battles of [[Battle of Bedwyn\|Bedwyn]]<ref name="Chapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref> and [[Battle of Meretun\|Meretun]].<ref name="Chapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 17</ref>		Despite taking the form of a golden {{Wiki\|arm ring}} forged in seven pieces, Hnituðr was made by the Isu [[blacksmith]] [[Völund]]<ref name="Chapter 08">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 8</ref> and is also considered a Ring of Eden, sharing many of their properties such as magnetic field manipulation.<ref>{{Twitter\|writerMattKirby\|status/1432908241353068544\|Matthew Kirby\|quote=I imagined it as a viking type of Ring of Eden, yes, and with many of the same properties, including magnetic field manipulation (which is why Geirmund's bronze dagger got through).\|image=File:ACVGS - Matt Kirby on Ring of Eden.png}}</ref> It was kept atop an altar in [[Völund's forge]] in the [[North Sea]] until the late 9th century, when he offered it to the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], who accepted the gift.<ref name="Chapter 08"/> The bracelet passed on to [[Guthrum]], who wore it during the battles of [[Battle of Bedwyn\|Bedwyn]]<ref name="Chapter 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 16</ref> and [[Battle of Meretun\|Meretun]].<ref name="Chapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 17</ref>

	Following Meretun, King [[Alfred the Great\|Alfred]] of [[Wessex]] negotiated peace with the Vikings and included in his terms that the bracelet be given up to be destroyed. Upon learning that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund confronted his ''[[jarl]]'' about the deception and they fought. Most of Geirmund's weapons proved useless apart from a [[bronze]] [[Short blade\|knife]] that he used to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum returned the bracelet.<ref name="Chapter 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> After Geirmund's death, the bracelet disappeared and was not found on him nor in any of his halls.<ref name="Epilogue">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Epilogue</ref>		Following Meretun, King [[Alfred the Great\|Alfred]] of [[Wessex]] negotiated peace with the Vikings and included in his terms that the bracelet be given up to be destroyed. Upon learning that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund confronted his ''[[jarl]]'' about the deception and they fought. Most of Geirmund's weapons proved useless apart from a [[bronze]] [[Short blade\|knife]] that he used to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum returned the bracelet.<ref name="Chapter 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> After Geirmund's death, the bracelet disappeared and was not found on him nor in any of his halls.<ref name="Epilogue">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Epilogue</ref>

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	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''}}
	[[File:ACIII-RingofEden 1.png\|thumb\|200px\|A Ring of Eden]]		[[File:ACIII-RingofEden 1.png\|thumb\|200px\|A Ring of Eden]]
	A '''~~Ring~~ of Eden''' ~~is a~~ [[Piece of Eden]] which is molded in the form of a ring and ~~serves~~ as personal shields for ~~its~~ wearer, whether [[human]] or [[Isu]]. Invented by the [[Æsir]] [[Idun]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Feast to Remember]]</ref> the Rings project an electromagnetic field which deflect {{Wiki\|diamagnetism\|diamagnetic}} projectiles as well as energy-based weapons discharges. The Rings do not grant the wearer complete immunity, however, and were sometimes used by the Isu in conjunction with a shielding device.		The '''Rings of Eden''' are [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] which are molded in the form of a ring and serve as personal shields for their wearer, whether [[human]] or [[Isu]]. Invented by the [[Æsir]] [[Idun]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Feast to Remember]]</ref> the Rings project an electromagnetic field which deflect {{Wiki\|diamagnetism\|diamagnetic}} projectiles as well as energy-based weapons discharges. The Rings do not grant the wearer complete immunity, however, and were sometimes used by the Isu in conjunction with a shielding device.

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imported>Darman36: /Gallery/

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Gallery

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	During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>		During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>

	Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his ~~First Mate~~ [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand.<ref name="OakIsland"/> Around the same time, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>		[[File:Oak Island 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Connor examining the Ring]]
			Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his first mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand. The Assassin would thereafter keep the Ring, taking advantage of its ability to deflect musket balls much like Kidd had done.<ref name="OakIsland"/>

			Around the same time, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>

	==Hnituðr==		==Hnituðr==
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	Oak Island 10.png\|Connor retrieving William Kidd's Ring		Oak Island 10.png\|Connor retrieving William Kidd's Ring
	~~Oak Island 15.png\|Connor examining the Ring~~
	ACIII-RingOfEden 3.png\|Juno explaining the Rings' powers to Desmond Miles		ACIII-RingOfEden 3.png\|Juno explaining the Rings' powers to Desmond Miles
	ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png\|Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself		ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png\|Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{c\|cameo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{c\|cameo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Legacy of the Brotherhood]]''
			*''Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – [[Forging History]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>		During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>

	Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his First Mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand.<ref name="OakIsland"/> Around ~~18th century~~, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>		Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his First Mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand.<ref name="OakIsland"/> Around the same time, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>

	==Hnituðr==		==Hnituðr==

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History

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	During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>		During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>

	Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his First Mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand.<ref name="OakIsland"/> Around ~~the same time~~, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>		Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his First Mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand.<ref name="OakIsland"/> Around 18th century, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>

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	During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>		During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>

	Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his ~~First Mate~~ [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand.<ref name="OakIsland"/> Around the same time, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>		[[File:Oak Island 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Connor examining the Ring]]
			Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his first mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand. The Assassin would thereafter keep the Ring, taking advantage of its ability to deflect musket balls much like Kidd had done.<ref name="OakIsland"/>

			Around the same time, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order\|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref>

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	Oak Island 10.png\|Connor retrieving William Kidd's Ring		Oak Island 10.png\|Connor retrieving William Kidd's Ring
	~~Oak Island 15.png\|Connor examining the Ring~~
	ACIII-RingOfEden 3.png\|Juno explaining the Rings' powers to Desmond Miles		ACIII-RingOfEden 3.png\|Juno explaining the Rings' powers to Desmond Miles
	ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png\|Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself		ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png\|Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself

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	During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>		During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy\|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]] to keep it safe from [[Templars\|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the [[United Kingdom\|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Oak Island (memory)\|Oak Island]]</ref>

	[[File:Oak Island 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Connor examining the Ring]]		[[File:Oak Island 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Connor examining the Ring]]
	Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his first mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand. The Assassin would thereafter keep the Ring, taking advantage of its ability to deflect musket balls much like Kidd had done.<ref name="OakIsland"/>		Decades later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship, the ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and his first mate [[Robert Faulkner]] sailed to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's [[whiskey]] flask out of his hand. The Assassin would thereafter keep the Ring, taking advantage of its ability to deflect musket balls much like Kidd had done.<ref name="OakIsland"/>
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	After players have Connor acquire the Ring, its effects are present if players then have [[Desmond Miles]] relive [[Haytham Kenway]]'s earlier [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]]. The Ring's effect can also be seen on Desmond himself in the [[Modern times\|modern day]] missions if players had uncovered it before leaving the [[Animus]].		After players have Connor acquire the Ring, its effects are present if players then have [[Desmond Miles]] relive [[Haytham Kenway]]'s earlier [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]]. The Ring's effect can also be seen on Desmond himself in the [[Modern times\|modern day]] missions if players had uncovered it before leaving the [[Animus]].

	A number of Rings are included among the character and item [[Cards (Roleplaying Game)\|cards]] for the expected ''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''. Although the "Pirate Ring" and its ability to project an energy shield over its wearer is identical to previous Rings, the rest have colorings and names that are unique to the {{Wiki\|tabletop game}} while their ~~abilities~~ are taken from characters in {{Wiki\|Universal Monsters}}' classic horror films and have not been previously established in ''Assassin's Creed'' to be among a Ring's alternate ~~functions~~. The "Ring of Blood" disguises its user as a vampire and ~~grants~~ them ~~the ability to~~ influence minds, the "Ring of Sand" ~~makes its wearer look like~~ an undead [[Mummification\|mummy]] and ~~grants the~~ powers ~~to cast illusions and instill fear in others~~, and the "Ring of [[Moon]]" presents one as a [[werewolf]] and grants ~~them~~ extrasensory perception that ~~effectively~~ operates like [[Eagle Vision]] ~~does~~ in the games. Despite these differences, the images for all four are included in the gallery ~~below~~ because they are still {{Wiki\|Theme (computing)\|reskins}} of the original Ring.		A number of Rings are included among the character and item [[Cards (Roleplaying Game)\|cards]] for the expected ''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''. Although the "[[Pirate Ring of Eden]]" and its ability to project an energy shield over its wearer is identical to previous Rings, the rest have colorings and names that are unique to the {{Wiki\|tabletop game}} while their functions are taken from characters in {{Wiki\|Universal Monsters}}' classic horror films and have not been previously established in ''Assassin's Creed'' to be among a Ring's alternate powers. The "[[Ring of Blood]]" disguises its user as a [[vampire]] and lets them influence minds, the "[[Ring of Sand]]" cloaks one as an undead [[Mummification\|mummy]] while granting illusory and fear-projecting powers, and the "[[Ring of Moon]]" presents one as a [[werewolf]] and grants extrasensory perception that operates like [[Eagle Vision]] in the games. Despite these differences, the images for all four are included in the below gallery because they are still {{Wiki\|Theme (computing)\|reskins}} of the original Ring.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png\|Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself		ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png\|Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself
	ACFT - Pieces of Eden collection.jpg\|A Ring (right) among other Pieces of Eden		ACFT - Pieces of Eden collection.jpg\|A Ring (right) among other Pieces of Eden
	ACRPG - Pirate Ring of Eden.~~jpg~~\|The "Pirate Ring of Eden"		ACRPG LOB Pirate Ring of Eden.png\|The "Pirate Ring of Eden"
	ACRPG - Ring of Blood.jpg\|The "Ring of Blood"		ACRPG - Ring of Blood.jpg\|The "Ring of Blood"
	ACRPG - Ring of Sand.jpg\|The "Ring of Sand"		ACRPG - Ring of Sand.jpg\|The "Ring of Sand"