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{{Item Infobox | {{Item Infobox | ||
|image = | |image = Isle of Skye Apple.png | ||
|type = [[Piece of Eden]] ([[Apples of Eden|Apple]]) | |type = [[Piece of Eden]] ([[Apples of Eden|Apple]]) | ||
|powers = *Generating | |powers = *Insanity inducement | ||
* | *Generating illusions | ||
|current = | *Mind control | ||
*Transformation into an unknown beast | |||
|current = Presumed destroyed | |||
|period = *[[Isu Era]] | |period = *[[Isu Era]] | ||
* | *[[Viking expansion|Viking Age]] | ||
|created = [[Isu]] | |created = [[Isu]] | ||
|made = [[Isu Era]] | |made = [[Isu Era]] | ||
| | |destroyed = c. 880s | ||
}} | |||
'''Isle of Skye's Apple of Eden''' was one of several [[Apples of Eden|Apples]] of [[Eden]], leftover [[Piece of Eden|pieces of technology]] created by the [[Isu]]. This particular Apple was locked away in the [[Cave of Gold]], an Isu [[Temple (Isu)|vault]] located on [[Scotland]]'s [[Isle of Skye]], for thousands of years. | |||
'''Isle of Skye's Apple of Eden''' was one of several [[Apples of Eden|Apples]] of [[Eden]], leftover [[Piece of Eden|pieces of technology]] created by the | |||
==Owners== | ==Owners== | ||
*[[Isu]] (? – ?) | *[[Isu]] (? – ?) | ||
*[[Eivor Varinsdottir]] ( | *[[Eivor Varinsdottir]] (c. 880s) | ||
*[[Kassandra]] ( | *[[Kassandra]] (c. 880s) | ||
==Functionality== | |||
The Apple appeared to have the standard abilities of an Apple of Eden, such as conjuring tangible illusions and mind control. While activated, it was able to induce insanity and cause mental illnesses, as well as inflict most of the [[Isle of Skye]]'s inhabitants with nightmares. The Apple's corruptive influence created mentally ill and erratic individuals, which ranged from raving homicidal lunatics to crazed insomniacs, all of whom were killing each other.<ref name="Tossing and Turning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' – [[Tossing and Turning]]</ref> | |||
This Apple in particular seemed to possess capabilities similar to the [[Atlantis artifact]]s, as it tried to transform [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] into an unknown beast right after she grabbed it. However, Eivor and [[Kassandra]]'s combined efforts were able to counter its powers and prevent the transformation.<ref name="What Dreams May Come">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' – [[What Dreams May Come]]</ref> | |||
The Apple appeared to be semi-sentient, as it somehow "felt" threatened when it detected Kassandra's presence. Its powers utilized her past to create specific illusions and projections to prevent Kassandra from finding it and, eventually, destroying it.<ref name="Night and Day">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' – [[Night and Day]]</ref><ref name="What Dreams May Come" /> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Viking expansion | At an unknown point in time, the Apple was locked away in the [[Cave of Gold]], a small Isu [[Temple (Isu)|temple]] on the Isle of Skye.<ref name="What Dreams May Come" /> During the [[Viking expansion]] in the 9th century CE, the Apple activated itself<ref name="Night and Day" /> once the [[Sparta]]n [[mercenary]] [[Kassandra]] landed on the island's shores as part of her worldwide search for Pieces of Eden.<ref name="A New Hrizon">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' – [[A New Horizon]]</ref> Upon Kassandra's arrival, the Apple began to affect the minds of Skye's inhabitants, who were ravaged by horrible nightmares, with some of them even going mad from the artifact's control.<ref name="Night and Day" /> | ||
The [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] later came to the Isle of Skye to find the cause of the nightmares, at the behest of [[Valka]] and [[Edyt]],<ref name="A Distorted Dream">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] − [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' − [[A Distorted Dream]]</ref> and met Kassandra during her investigation. Both warriors then agreed to help each other in their search for the "artifact".<ref name="Tossing and Turning" /> | |||
Despite some revelations and secrets, which caused mistrust between them, Kassandra and Eivor eventually found the artifact's location in the Cave of Gold,<ref name="Night and Day"/> where Eivor collected five [[Isu Shards|shards]] needed for the cave's [[Vault pedestal|pedestal]], which concealed its entrance.<ref name="Counting Sheep">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] − [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' − [[Counting Sheep]]</ref> Dealing with puzzles and ambushes within the cave itself, Eivor and Kassandra found themselves surrounded by the artifact's illusions of Kassandra's [[Peloponnesian War|past]].<ref name="What Dreams May Come" /> | |||
[[File:ACV What Dreams May Come 20.png|thumb|250px|left|Eivor and Kassandra trying to contain the Apple's energy]] | |||
Upon first sight, Eivor took notice of the Apple, while Kassandra remained emotionally distraught from one of the illusions. As the Apple pulsated, Eivor grabbed it, only for the artifact to prove too powerful for her to handle, nearly transforming Eivor into an unknown beast. The Viking soon called for Kassandra, who came running to Eivor's aid and held the Apple to contain its power, creating a ghostly yellow phantom near them. Through a combination of Kassandra's strong Isu [[Hybrid|heritage]] and Eivor's own [[Reborn Isu|heritage]] from the Isu [[Odin]], the two warriors were able to disarm and deactivate the Piece of Eden.<ref name="What Dreams May Come" /> | |||
Holding the now inert Apple in her hand, Eivor shrugged off nearly being killed by it and gave the artifact to Kassandra to keep.<ref name="What Dreams May Come" /> Kassandra later presumably destroyed it, as she had done with every other Piece of Eden she had come across.<ref name="A Message Delivered">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' – [[A Message Delivered]]</ref> | |||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Although this artifact is confirmed to be certainly an Apple of Eden, the fact that it also possesses several functions from the Atlantis artifacts is inconsistent. During IGN's "''Live @ Gamescom 2018''" interview, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''{{'}}s game director Scott Philips mentioned that players would be able to recognize several classic ''Assassin's Creed'' elements, such as the Apples of Eden, once they defeat the mythical creatures.<ref name="OdyInt">''[https://youtu.be/YOy77OvFFac?t=760 Assassin's Creed Odyssey: How Greek Myths Tie Into AC's Lore - Gamescom 2018]''</ref> However, ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' explains that the Atlantis artifacts only resemble the Apples, but are a different set of Isu relics with separate abilities.<ref name="EG2.0">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''</ref> Whether this information has been retconned or not remains to be confirmed. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center" > | ||
ACV What Dreams May Come | ACV What Dreams May Come 17.jpg|The Apple atop its pedestal | ||
ACV What Dreams May Come 18.png|Eivor reaching for the Apple | |||
ACV What Dreams May Come 19.png|Eivor struggling to contain the Apple's energy | |||
ACV What Dreams May Come 21.png|Eivor handing the Apple to Kassandra | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Isu}} | {{Isu}} | ||
{{ACV}} | |||
[[Category:Apples of Eden]] | [[Category:Apples of Eden]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:55, 2 May 2026
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Isle of Skye's Apple of Eden was one of several Apples of Eden, leftover pieces of technology created by the Isu. This particular Apple was locked away in the Cave of Gold, an Isu vault located on Scotland's Isle of Skye, for thousands of years.
Owners[edit | edit source]
- Isu (? – ?)
- Eivor Varinsdottir (c. 880s)
- Kassandra (c. 880s)
Functionality[edit | edit source]
The Apple appeared to have the standard abilities of an Apple of Eden, such as conjuring tangible illusions and mind control. While activated, it was able to induce insanity and cause mental illnesses, as well as inflict most of the Isle of Skye's inhabitants with nightmares. The Apple's corruptive influence created mentally ill and erratic individuals, which ranged from raving homicidal lunatics to crazed insomniacs, all of whom were killing each other.[1]
This Apple in particular seemed to possess capabilities similar to the Atlantis artifacts, as it tried to transform Eivor Varinsdottir into an unknown beast right after she grabbed it. However, Eivor and Kassandra's combined efforts were able to counter its powers and prevent the transformation.[2]
The Apple appeared to be semi-sentient, as it somehow "felt" threatened when it detected Kassandra's presence. Its powers utilized her past to create specific illusions and projections to prevent Kassandra from finding it and, eventually, destroying it.[3][2]
History[edit | edit source]
At an unknown point in time, the Apple was locked away in the Cave of Gold, a small Isu temple on the Isle of Skye.[2] During the Viking expansion in the 9th century CE, the Apple activated itself[3] once the Spartan mercenary Kassandra landed on the island's shores as part of her worldwide search for Pieces of Eden.[4] Upon Kassandra's arrival, the Apple began to affect the minds of Skye's inhabitants, who were ravaged by horrible nightmares, with some of them even going mad from the artifact's control.[3]
The Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir later came to the Isle of Skye to find the cause of the nightmares, at the behest of Valka and Edyt,[5] and met Kassandra during her investigation. Both warriors then agreed to help each other in their search for the "artifact".[1]
Despite some revelations and secrets, which caused mistrust between them, Kassandra and Eivor eventually found the artifact's location in the Cave of Gold,[3] where Eivor collected five shards needed for the cave's pedestal, which concealed its entrance.[6] Dealing with puzzles and ambushes within the cave itself, Eivor and Kassandra found themselves surrounded by the artifact's illusions of Kassandra's past.[2]
Upon first sight, Eivor took notice of the Apple, while Kassandra remained emotionally distraught from one of the illusions. As the Apple pulsated, Eivor grabbed it, only for the artifact to prove too powerful for her to handle, nearly transforming Eivor into an unknown beast. The Viking soon called for Kassandra, who came running to Eivor's aid and held the Apple to contain its power, creating a ghostly yellow phantom near them. Through a combination of Kassandra's strong Isu heritage and Eivor's own heritage from the Isu Odin, the two warriors were able to disarm and deactivate the Piece of Eden.[2]
Holding the now inert Apple in her hand, Eivor shrugged off nearly being killed by it and gave the artifact to Kassandra to keep.[2] Kassandra later presumably destroyed it, as she had done with every other Piece of Eden she had come across.[7]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Although this artifact is confirmed to be certainly an Apple of Eden, the fact that it also possesses several functions from the Atlantis artifacts is inconsistent. During IGN's "Live @ Gamescom 2018" interview, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's game director Scott Philips mentioned that players would be able to recognize several classic Assassin's Creed elements, such as the Apples of Eden, once they defeat the mythical creatures.[8] However, Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide explains that the Atlantis artifacts only resemble the Apples, but are a different set of Isu relics with separate abilities.[9] Whether this information has been retconned or not remains to be confirmed.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The Apple atop its pedestal -
Eivor reaching for the Apple -
Eivor struggling to contain the Apple's energy -
Eivor handing the Apple to Kassandra
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories – Tossing and Turning
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories – What Dreams May Come
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories – Night and Day
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories – A New Horizon
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories − A Distorted Dream
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories − Counting Sheep
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories – A Message Delivered
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Odyssey: How Greek Myths Tie Into AC's Lore - Gamescom 2018
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide
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