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'''Nutmeg''' is a seed | '''Nutmeg''' is a seed of several species of ''{{Wiki|genus}}'' {{Wiki|Myristica}}, such as ''{{Wiki|myristica fragrans}}''. The common use of nutmeg is in the form of a spice or powder to flavor many foods, such as baked goods, potatoes, and meats. However, it has also been employed in the concoction of [[poison]]s. The reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed is the primary ingredient of another spice, '''Mace''', which can be employed in the same manners. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Nutmeg was a popular spice in [[Italy]] during the [[Renaissance]]. It was collected by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]] during his [[Liberation of Rome|campaign]] in [[Rome]] against the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Cesare Borgia]]. As part of a [[shop quest]] issued by Roman [[doctor]]s, he traded three units of nutmeg with other distinct trade goods to receive access to their fast-acting poison.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Likewise, the Italian Assassins utilized nutmeg alongside [[saffron]], [[Poppy|opium]], and [[ricinus]] to [[Crafting (Project Legacy)|craft]] one of their poisons. [[Tessa Varzi]], an Assassin poison expert, was known to collect the spice in her missions with her team.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' − [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:57, 24 December 2025
Nutmeg is a seed of several species of genus Myristica, such as myristica fragrans. The common use of nutmeg is in the form of a spice or powder to flavor many foods, such as baked goods, potatoes, and meats. However, it has also been employed in the concoction of poisons. The reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed is the primary ingredient of another spice, Mace, which can be employed in the same manners.
History[edit | edit source]
Nutmeg was a popular spice in Italy during the Renaissance. It was collected by the Assassin Ezio Auditore of the Italian Brotherhood during his campaign in Rome against the Templar Cesare Borgia. As part of a shop quest issued by Roman doctors, he traded three units of nutmeg with other distinct trade goods to receive access to their fast-acting poison.[1] Likewise, the Italian Assassins utilized nutmeg alongside saffron, opium, and ricinus to craft one of their poisons. Tessa Varzi, an Assassin poison expert, was known to collect the spice in her missions with her team.[2]