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An '''Assassin ring''' was an adornment worn by [[Assassin apprentice|initiates]] of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] during the late [[Victorian era]]. The repeating [[Assassin insignia]] around its band signified their membership in the Order. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1888, Assassin [[Evie Frye]] was summoned to [[London]] by her [[Jacob Frye| | In 1888, the Assassin [[Evie Frye]] was summoned from [[India]] to [[London]] by her brother [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]], only to find that he had gone missing during [[Jack the Ripper]]'s reign of [[Whitechapel murders|terror]] in the borough of [[Whitechapel]]. The [[Metropolitan Police Service]]'s Inspector [[Frederick Abberline]] brought Evie up to speed and escorted her to the murder scene of a woman publicly believed to have been the [[Courtesan|prostitute]] [[Mary Ann Nichols]]. During her investigation there, Evie discovered an Assassin ring, thrown far away by [[Mary Ann Nichols (Assassin)|the initiate]] so as to not compromise the Order, as their [[The Creed|Creed]] dictated.<ref name="Autumn of Terror">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] – [[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]'' – [[Autumn of Terror]]</ref><ref name="Nichols DB">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper'' – [[Database: Mary Ann Nichols]]</ref> | ||
Further investigation into the Ripper's subsequent murders uncovered another three rings, [[Annie Chapman (Assassin)|worn]] [[Elizabeth Stride (Assassin)|by]] [[Catherine Eddowes (Assassin)|initiates]] posing as [[Annie Chapman]],<ref name="The Mother of All Crimes">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper'' – [[The Mother of All Crimes]]</ref> [[Elizabeth Stride]],<ref name="Stride DB">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper'' – [[Database: Elizabeth Stride]]</ref> and [[Catherine Eddowes]].<ref name="Eddowes DB">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper'' – [[Database: Catherine Eddowes]]</ref> The rings had been intentionally left by Jack for Evie to find, seeking to lead her into an ambush.<ref name="The Mother of All Crimes"/> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The Assassin rings serve as a continuation of the various marks used by the Brotherhood's members in their [[Initiation into the Assassin Order|initiations]] over the centuries, beginning with finger amputations during Antiquity and the [[Middle Ages]], and continuing with burn marks during the [[Renaissance]]. They can also be seen as a parallel to the [[Templars]]' own [[Templar ring|rings]]. However, as only a few British Assassins are recorded to have worn this jewelry, it is unclear whether the practice was unique to their Brotherhood or if other [[Assassin Guild|Guilds]] also adopted it. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Jewelry]] | [[Category:Jewelry]] | ||
[[Category:Assassin Brotherhood]] | [[Category:Assassin Brotherhood]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:25, 4 May 2026
An Assassin ring was an adornment worn by initiates of the British Brotherhood of Assassins during the late Victorian era. The repeating Assassin insignia around its band signified their membership in the Order.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1888, the Assassin Evie Frye was summoned from India to London by her brother Jacob, only to find that he had gone missing during Jack the Ripper's reign of terror in the borough of Whitechapel. The Metropolitan Police Service's Inspector Frederick Abberline brought Evie up to speed and escorted her to the murder scene of a woman publicly believed to have been the prostitute Mary Ann Nichols. During her investigation there, Evie discovered an Assassin ring, thrown far away by the initiate so as to not compromise the Order, as their Creed dictated.[1][2]
Further investigation into the Ripper's subsequent murders uncovered another three rings, worn by initiates posing as Annie Chapman,[3] Elizabeth Stride,[4] and Catherine Eddowes.[5] The rings had been intentionally left by Jack for Evie to find, seeking to lead her into an ambush.[3]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Assassin rings serve as a continuation of the various marks used by the Brotherhood's members in their initiations over the centuries, beginning with finger amputations during Antiquity and the Middle Ages, and continuing with burn marks during the Renaissance. They can also be seen as a parallel to the Templars' own rings. However, as only a few British Assassins are recorded to have worn this jewelry, it is unclear whether the practice was unique to their Brotherhood or if other Guilds also adopted it.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper – Autumn of Terror
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper – Database: Mary Ann Nichols
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper – The Mother of All Crimes
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper – Database: Elizabeth Stride
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper – Database: Catherine Eddowes