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==History== | ==History== | ||
In 876, after the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven]] [[Raven Clan|Clan]] helped [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]] of [[Northumbria]] defeat the [[Picts]] and their allies, | In 876, after the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven]] [[Raven Clan|Clan]] helped [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]] of [[Northumbria]] defeat the [[Picts]] and their allies, she attended Halfdan's coronation as king. During the coronation, Halfdan began coughing and dropped a goblet, a gift from his advisor, [[Faravid]]. Eivor inspected the goblet alongside Halfdan's healer, [[Moira]], and they saw that the goblet was made of lead. As Moira recalled how the Romans knew of its poison and realized how her mother had actually died, Halfdan soon accused Faravid of poisoning him. Eivor interjected herself and was part in deciding Faravid's fate, after this revelation.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Of Blood and Bonds]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], lead was used as a component to create ammunition for [[pistol]]s<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> and to reinforce hulls of [[ship]]s, such as the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] [[Man O' War|galleon]], ''[[Princesa do Céu]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]</ref> | |||
During the [[American Revolutionary War]], lead ore was mined, bought and sold as a commodity in the [[United States| | During the [[American Revolutionary War]], lead ore was mined, bought, and sold as a commodity in the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]]. The [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] frequently retrieved lead ore from [[Davenport Homestead]]'s miner, [[Maurice|Norris]]. Along with other materials, Ratonhnhaké:ton was able to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed III)|craft]] ammunition for his weapons, such as [[poison dart]]s, with the help of his homestead's [[blacksmith]] [[David Walston|Big Dave]] and [[Doctor]] [[Lyle White]]. In fact, Big Dave was responsible for manufacturing weapons, like the [[Naval Duckfoot]], and other materials, like [[flint]]s and black powder, along with other resources, through the use of lead.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Lead's toxicity was noted in the late 19th century, | Lead's toxicity was first noted in the late 19th century; however, well-educated ancient [[Greece|Greek]] and Roman writers were aware of this fact, especially its symptoms. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1stm}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | ||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Minerals]] | [[Category:Minerals]] | ||
[[Category:Resources]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:59, 6 May 2026
Lead is a chemical element, Pb, and a heavy metal that is easily extracted from ores. Lead became a major resource and component throughout history, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Industrial Revolution.
History[edit | edit source]
In 876, after the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan helped Halfdan Ragnarsson of Northumbria defeat the Picts and their allies, she attended Halfdan's coronation as king. During the coronation, Halfdan began coughing and dropped a goblet, a gift from his advisor, Faravid. Eivor inspected the goblet alongside Halfdan's healer, Moira, and they saw that the goblet was made of lead. As Moira recalled how the Romans knew of its poison and realized how her mother had actually died, Halfdan soon accused Faravid of poisoning him. Eivor interjected herself and was part in deciding Faravid's fate, after this revelation.[1]
During the Golden Age of Piracy, lead was used as a component to create ammunition for pistols[2] and to reinforce hulls of ships, such as the Portuguese galleon, Princesa do Céu.[3]
During the American Revolutionary War, lead ore was mined, bought, and sold as a commodity in the Thirteen Colonies. The Kanien'kehá:ka Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton frequently retrieved lead ore from Davenport Homestead's miner, Norris. Along with other materials, Ratonhnhaké:ton was able to craft ammunition for his weapons, such as poison darts, with the help of his homestead's blacksmith Big Dave and Doctor Lyle White. In fact, Big Dave was responsible for manufacturing weapons, like the Naval Duckfoot, and other materials, like flints and black powder, along with other resources, through the use of lead.[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Lead's toxicity was first noted in the late 19th century; however, well-educated ancient Greek and Roman writers were aware of this fact, especially its symptoms.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned in Database entry only)