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'''Leather''' or '''hide''' is the skin of an animal, supple and strong, and it has been used throughout [[human]] history as a basic material for [[crafting]] such things as clothing, gear, fastenings, and dwellings. | '''Leather''' or '''hide''' is the skin of an animal, supple and strong, and it has been used throughout [[human]] history as a basic material for [[crafting]] such things as clothing, gear, fastenings, and dwellings. | ||
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During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the acting leader of the [[Daughters of Artemis]], [[Daphnae]], charged the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to hunt down several legendary animals, and bring their pelts to her as proof.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Goddesses' Hunt]]</ref> Kassandra also gathered a number of hides in various states, and exchanged them for [[drachma]]e at a [[blacksmith]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the acting leader of the [[Daughters of Artemis]], [[Daphnae]], charged the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to hunt down several legendary animals, and bring their pelts to her as proof.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Goddesses' Hunt]]</ref> Kassandra also gathered a number of hides in various states, and exchanged them for [[drachma]]e at a [[blacksmith]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
According to tradition, the common [[Medjay]] badge featured the {{Wiki|Eye of Horus|Eye}} of [[Horus]] painted with white on a simple leather badge.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> This was also the badge worn by [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]], before he was given a [[gold]]en badge by [[Cleopatra]] in 48 BCE.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: | According to tradition, the common [[Medjay]] badge featured the {{Wiki|Eye of Horus|Eye}} of [[Horus]] painted with white on a simple leather badge.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> This was also the badge worn by [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]], before he was given a [[gold]]en badge by [[Cleopatra]] in 48 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> | ||
===Renaissance=== | |||
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins]] utilized leather in [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Rebellion)|crafting]] a number of [[armor]] pieces and accessories for use against the [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Templars]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACReb Material Render Leather Scrap.png|Leather scrap | |||
ACReb Material Render Hardened Leather.png|Hardened leather | |||
ACMir - Leather.png|Leather circulated in Baghdad | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Leather, like [[wood]], is used as a crafting material across several ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)|Assassin's Creed]]'' games. 'Leather' seems to be used in the series as a generic term, regardless of real-life distinctions. | Leather, like [[wood]], is used as a crafting material across several ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)|Assassin's Creed]]'' games. 'Leather' seems to be used in the series as a generic term, regardless of real-life distinctions. | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'', various different kinds of leathers, hides, and pelts were gathered, traded, and used to craft outfits, weapons, equipment, and ship upgrades. | In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'', various different kinds of leathers, hides, and pelts were gathered, traded, and used to craft outfits, weapons, equipment, and ship upgrades. | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', most of the [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)|crafting]] materials were generic, including leather, which is required for [[belt]]s, [[cape]]s, certain [[Assassin Gauntlet|gauntlets]] and even some weapons. | In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', most of the [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)|crafting]] materials were generic, including leather, which is required for [[belt]]s, [[cape]]s, certain [[Assassin Gauntlet|gauntlets]], and even some weapons. | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', [[ibex]]es and | In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', [[ibex]]es and [[bird]]s for example yielded soft leather, whereas hard leather came from [[crocodile]]s and [[Hippopotamus|hippopotami]]. | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' only soft leather was found on the variety of animals populating [[Greece]]. | In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', only soft leather was found on the variety of animals populating [[Greece]]. | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'', multiple leather products were required, including tanned leather, hardened leather, and leather scraps to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Rebellion)|craft]] various pieces of armor and weapons. | In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'', multiple leather products were required, including tanned leather, hardened leather, and leather scraps to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Rebellion)|craft]] various pieces of armor and weapons. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | |||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]'' | |||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | |||
**''[[Valley of Memory]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Leather or hide is the skin of an animal, supple and strong, and it has been used throughout human history as a basic material for crafting such things as clothing, gear, fastenings, and dwellings.
Pelt and fur tend to refer to the the skin of an animal with fur, wool, or hair still attached.
History[edit | edit source]
Classical antiquity[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, the acting leader of the Daughters of Artemis, Daphnae, charged the Spartan misthios Kassandra to hunt down several legendary animals, and bring their pelts to her as proof.[1] Kassandra also gathered a number of hides in various states, and exchanged them for drachmae at a blacksmith.[2]
According to tradition, the common Medjay badge featured the Eye of Horus painted with white on a simple leather badge.[3] This was also the badge worn by Bayek of Siwa, before he was given a golden badge by Cleopatra in 48 BCE.[4]
Renaissance[edit | edit source]
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins utilized leather in crafting a number of armor pieces and accessories for use against the Spanish Templars.[5]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Leather scrap -
Hardened leather -
Leather circulated in Baghdad
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Leather, like wood, is used as a crafting material across several Assassin's Creed games. 'Leather' seems to be used in the series as a generic term, regardless of real-life distinctions.
In Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and Assassin's Creed: Rogue, various different kinds of leathers, hides, and pelts were gathered, traded, and used to craft outfits, weapons, equipment, and ship upgrades.
In Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, most of the crafting materials were generic, including leather, which is required for belts, capes, certain gauntlets, and even some weapons.
In Assassin's Creed: Origins, ibexes and birds for example yielded soft leather, whereas hard leather came from crocodiles and hippopotami.
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, only soft leather was found on the variety of animals populating Greece.
In Assassin's Creed: Rebellion, multiple leather products were required, including tanned leather, hardened leather, and leather scraps to craft various pieces of armor and weapons.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Goddesses' Hunt
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Egypt's Medjay
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion