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'''Mount Vernon''' is a small community in [[Virginia]], most famous for being the home of the Washington family. [[ | '''Mount Vernon''' is a small community in [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]], most famous for being the home of the Washington family. It was the birthplace of [[Lawrence Washington]], a politician and secret [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Templar]], as well as the older half-brother of [[George Washington]]. | ||
==History== | |||
Originally called by its {{Wiki|Piscataway language|Piscataway}}<ref>{{WP|Mount Vernon}}</ref> name of Epsewasson, Mount Vernon was bought by [[John Washington]] and [[Nicholas Spencer]] in 1674. By 1690, the land was split between their heirs, with the area that ran along a small hunting creek being left to the Washingtons. The land was renamed {{Wiki|Little Hunting Creek}} by [[Augustine Washington]], with his son Lawrence overseeing the [[tobacco]] [[plantation]] and renaming it Mount Vernon in 1738, in memory of his former commanding officer in the [[Royal Navy]], Vice Admiral [[Edward Vernon]].<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: Mount Vernon]]</ref> | |||
As Lawrence walked around the grounds entertaining his guests, Shay was able to approach the man and kill him undetected, before making his escape | In 1752, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] infiltrated the docks at Mount Vernon and intercepted a special package meant for Lawrence, a state-of-the-art [[air rifle]], which he promptly tested on a [[Soldier|guard]]. Leaving the [[ship]], Shay was able to locate Lawrence while he met with his fellow [[Templars]] in the midst of a garden party. As Lawrence walked around the grounds entertaining his guests, Shay was able to approach the man and kill him undetected, before making his escape aboard the ''[[Morrigan]]''.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' – [[By Invitation Only]]</ref> Following Lawrence's death, George inherited Mount Vernon and kept its name.<ref name="Database"/> | ||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* [[Assassin's Creed: | If Shay visits Mount Vernon after becoming a Templar, the area surrounding the manor is listed as a restricted area, with the guards reacting with hostility, probably because he killed Lawrence. | ||
Mount Vernon is accessed through the [[River Valley]], despite the fact that the River Valley is based off the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers, both of which are quite far from Mount Vernon's location in real life. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1stm}} | |||
**''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Landmarks in the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Virginia]] | [[Category:Virginia]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Residences]] | ||
[[Category:Tombs]] | |||
[[Category:Plantations]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 6 May 2026
Mount Vernon is a small community in Virginia, most famous for being the home of the Washington family. It was the birthplace of Lawrence Washington, a politician and secret Colonial Templar, as well as the older half-brother of George Washington.
History[edit | edit source]
Originally called by its Piscataway[1] name of Epsewasson, Mount Vernon was bought by John Washington and Nicholas Spencer in 1674. By 1690, the land was split between their heirs, with the area that ran along a small hunting creek being left to the Washingtons. The land was renamed Little Hunting Creek by Augustine Washington, with his son Lawrence overseeing the tobacco plantation and renaming it Mount Vernon in 1738, in memory of his former commanding officer in the Royal Navy, Vice Admiral Edward Vernon.[2]
In 1752, the Colonial Assassin Shay Cormac infiltrated the docks at Mount Vernon and intercepted a special package meant for Lawrence, a state-of-the-art air rifle, which he promptly tested on a guard. Leaving the ship, Shay was able to locate Lawrence while he met with his fellow Templars in the midst of a garden party. As Lawrence walked around the grounds entertaining his guests, Shay was able to approach the man and kill him undetected, before making his escape aboard the Morrigan.[3] Following Lawrence's death, George inherited Mount Vernon and kept its name.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
If Shay visits Mount Vernon after becoming a Templar, the area surrounding the manor is listed as a restricted area, with the guards reacting with hostility, probably because he killed Lawrence.
Mount Vernon is accessed through the River Valley, despite the fact that the River Valley is based off the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers, both of which are quite far from Mount Vernon's location in real life.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first mentioned)
- The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (first appearance)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Mount Vernon on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Database: Mount Vernon
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – By Invitation Only