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{{Quote|A dark mirror with even surface and cool, glasslike sheen.|Animus description of polished obsidian.|Assassin's Creed: Rebellion}} | |||
[[File:ACOD Obsidian glass.png|thumb|Piece of obsidian glass]] | |||
'''Obsidian glass''' is a naturally occurring rare volcanic mineral formed as an extrusive igneous rock. | |||
Due to the vast sources of the mineral on the islands of [[Hydrea]] and [[Melos]] they were known as the [[Obsidian Islands]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]]: "Melos: Melos"</ref> | |||
==History== | |||
Obsidian was used by farmers and warriors for thousands of years before the introduction of [[bronze]] rendered it obsolete.<ref>{{Ubisoft|url=https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands|text=Assassin's Creed Odyssey Location: Arid Islands|archiveurl=http://archive.is/bOkpB|subdomain=assassinscreed}}</ref> | |||
===5th century BCE=== | |||
'''Obsidian | [[File:ACOD - Obsidian Eye.png|thumb|150px|left|The obsidian eye of the Cyclops of Kephallonia]] | ||
During the 5th century BCE, the [[Cyclops of Kephallonia|Cyclops]] of [[Kephallonia]] had a prosthetic [[Obsidian Eye|eye]] made of obsidian glass. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] infiltrated Cyclops' [[Cyclops' Lair|residence]] and stole the eye on the advice of [[Markos]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[An Eye for an Eye (Odyssey)|An Eye for an Eye]]</ref> Kassandra also used obsidian glass to better her gear.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | |||
===1st century BCE=== | |||
Obsidian was still used in [[Egypt]] during the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]]'s reign. As such, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] obtained a [[Obsidian Bow|bow]] made out of it.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
===9th century=== | |||
During the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Viking expansion|expansion]] into [[England]], the warrior [[Eivor]] found obsidian deposits throughout the land which they used to improve their gear.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | |||
===18th century=== | |||
[[File:ACP Obsidian Dagger.png|thumb|250px|A Mayan obsidian dagger]] | |||
During the 18th century, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] purchased an [[Obsidian Axe|axe]] made out of obsidian<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>, and around the same time, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Alonzo Batilla]] [[Alonzo Batilla's treasures|procured]] a [[Maya]]n variant of the axe as well as a dagger made of obsidian.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | |||
During | ===19th century=== | ||
Obsidian was occasionally used at later dates as well. During the [[Victorian era]] in late 19th-century [[London]], a [[Obsidian Kukri|kukri]] was made out of it, and it was also used in the handle of a [[Obsidian Lion Cane-sword|cane-sword]]. These both ended eventually in the hands of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British]] Assassins [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] – [[The Last Maharaja]]''</ref> The twins also used so-called Golden Obsidian in an upgrade for their [[voltaic bomb]]s.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)|Crafting]]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
ACOd-ObsidianGlassOre.jpg|Iron ore with obsidian glass in ancient Greece | |||
ACP Obsidian Axe.png|A Mayan obsidian axe | |||
AC3L-ObsidianAxe.png|Aveline's obsidian axe | |||
ACReb Material Render Obsidian.png|Obsidian | |||
ACReb Material Render Polished Obsidian.png|Polished obsidian | |||
</gallery> | |||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] – [[The Last Maharaja]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Resources]] | [[Category:Resources]] | ||
[[Category:Minerals]] | |||
[[Category:Materials]] | |||
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- "A dark mirror with even surface and cool, glasslike sheen."
- ―Animus description of polished obsidian.[src]
Obsidian glass is a naturally occurring rare volcanic mineral formed as an extrusive igneous rock.
Due to the vast sources of the mineral on the islands of Hydrea and Melos they were known as the Obsidian Islands.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Obsidian was used by farmers and warriors for thousands of years before the introduction of bronze rendered it obsolete.[2]
5th century BCE[edit | edit source]
During the 5th century BCE, the Cyclops of Kephallonia had a prosthetic eye made of obsidian glass. The Spartan misthios Kassandra infiltrated Cyclops' residence and stole the eye on the advice of Markos.[3] Kassandra also used obsidian glass to better her gear.[4]
1st century BCE[edit | edit source]
Obsidian was still used in Egypt during the Ptolemaic Kingdom's reign. As such, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa obtained a bow made out of it.[5]
9th century[edit | edit source]
During the Viking expansion into England, the warrior Eivor found obsidian deposits throughout the land which they used to improve their gear.[6]
18th century[edit | edit source]
During the 18th century, the Assassin Aveline de Grandpré purchased an axe made out of obsidian[7], and around the same time, the pirate Alonzo Batilla procured a Mayan variant of the axe as well as a dagger made of obsidian.[8]
19th century[edit | edit source]
Obsidian was occasionally used at later dates as well. During the Victorian era in late 19th-century London, a kukri was made out of it, and it was also used in the handle of a cane-sword. These both ended eventually in the hands of the British Assassins Evie and Jacob Frye.[9] The twins also used so-called Golden Obsidian in an upgrade for their voltaic bombs.[10]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Iron ore with obsidian glass in ancient Greece -
A Mayan obsidian axe -
Aveline's obsidian axe -
Obsidian -
Polished obsidian
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Last Maharaja
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Melos: Melos"
- ↑
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Location: Arid Islands on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – An Eye for an Eye
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Last Maharaja
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Crafting