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A '''dragon''' is a mythological | A '''dragon''' is a mythological animal found in many folklore and other mythologies. They are often described and depicted as a massive reptilian species with scales, horns, claws, and the ability to breathe fire from their mouth. A unique type of dragon is the {{Wiki|Chinese dragon}}, which in contrast to its European "brethren", is wingless, more serpentine in nature than {{Wiki|Lizard|lacertilian}}, and seen as incredibly wise rather than destructive.{{Fact|1 April 2022}} | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
In [[Norse mythology]], the dragon [[Níðhǫggr]] was said to gnaw on the roots of [[Yggdrasil]] it lived between and only speak with the [[squirrel]] [[Ratatosk]]r, who reportedly would run along the tree between Níðhǫggr and the {{Wiki|Veðrfölnir and eagle|eagle}} at the top to convey gossip and other messages.<ref name="Ratatoskr">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ratatoskr]]</ref> The [[dwarf]] [[Fafnir]] also turned into a dragon to covetously guard the cursed ring [[Andvaranaut]] and his mountain of [[gold]],<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Fafnir}}</ref> until the hero Sigurd stabbed him from behind and killed him.<ref name="TheHuntingGrounds">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref> | In [[Norse mythology]], the dragon [[Níðhǫggr]] was said to gnaw on the roots of [[Yggdrasil]] it lived between and only speak with the [[squirrel]] [[Ratatosk]]r, who reportedly would run along the tree between Níðhǫggr and the {{Wiki|Veðrfölnir and eagle|eagle}} at the top to convey gossip and other messages.<ref name="Ratatoskr">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ratatoskr]]</ref> The [[dwarf]] [[Fafnir]] also turned into a dragon to covetously guard the cursed ring [[Andvaranaut]] and his mountain of [[gold]],<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Fafnir}}</ref> until the hero Sigurd stabbed him from behind and killed him.<ref name="TheHuntingGrounds">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref> | ||
== | ==Iconography== | ||
During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] met [[Erik Loyalskull]], a proud member of [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]'s [[Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok|Lost Drengir]] who carried the spear [[Fafnir's Fang]], which was named for the slain dragon.<ref name="LostDrengir">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> | During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] met [[Erik Loyalskull]], a proud member of [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]'s [[Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok|Lost Drengir]] who carried the spear [[Fafnir's Fang]], which was named for the slain dragon.<ref name="LostDrengir">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref> | ||
In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Alonzo Batilla]] bought the [[brig]] ''[[Dragon]]'' and collected a [[Alonzo Batilla's treasures|holy figurine]] of a Chinese dragon.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> Later that same century, the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] regularly visited the [[Green Dragon Tavern]] in northern [[Boston]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> Around the same time during the [[France|French]] [[French Revolution|Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|Parisian Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] acquired a [[The Iron Dragon|rifle]] named [[The Iron Dragon]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | |||
In | In 1868, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] twins [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] were gifted the [[Flame Dragon Cane-sword|Flame Dragon]] and [[Jade Dragon Cane-sword|Jade Dragon]] [[cane-sword]]s from their [[London]] underworld contact [[Robert Topping]], both of which had handles carved in the shape of Chinese dragons.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
==Animus mods== | ==Animus mods== | ||
In 2020, while reliving Eivor's [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] | In 2020, while reliving Eivor's [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] [[Animus mod|modified]] the Animus interface to allow for a variety of skins to be applied to Eivor's [[horse]]: | ||
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|''A much larger member of the drake family, having grown enough to bear a rider upon it's back... if the rider can muster enough courage to try that is.'' | |''A much larger member of the drake family, having grown enough to bear a rider upon it's back... if the rider can muster enough courage to try that is.'' | ||
|[[Reda's Shop]] | |[[Reda's Shop]] or [[Dragon Knight Pack]] | ||
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Layla | Layla also included in her Animus the option to change the appearance of Eivor's [[raven]] [[Sýnin]] to look like a drakeling,<ref name="DKP">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Dragon Knight Pack]]</ref> a wyrmling,<ref name="KotRTP">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Knight of the Round Table Pack]]</ref> an ice dragon called ''Nepja'',<ref name="NP">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Niflheim Pack]]</ref> a dragon called ''Ormr'',<ref name="JP">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Jormungandr Pack]]</ref> or a dragon called ''Scales''.<ref name="DaKP">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Dark Knight Pack]]</ref> Layla later added the digital models of the shield [[Dragonguard]] and two [[Dragon Knight Set|gear sets]] for her sessions as Eivor as well.<ref name="ACV">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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A dragon is a mythological animal found in many folklore and other mythologies. They are often described and depicted as a massive reptilian species with scales, horns, claws, and the ability to breathe fire from their mouth. A unique type of dragon is the Chinese dragon, which in contrast to its European "brethren", is wingless, more serpentine in nature than lacertilian, and seen as incredibly wise rather than destructive. [citation needed]
Mythology
In Norse mythology, the dragon Níðhǫggr was said to gnaw on the roots of Yggdrasil it lived between and only speak with the squirrel Ratatoskr, who reportedly would run along the tree between Níðhǫggr and the eagle at the top to convey gossip and other messages.[1] The dwarf Fafnir also turned into a dragon to covetously guard the cursed ring Andvaranaut and his mountain of gold,[2] until the hero Sigurd stabbed him from behind and killed him.[3]
Iconography
During the 9th century, Eivor Varinsdottir met Erik Loyalskull, a proud member of Ragnar Lothbrok's Lost Drengir who carried the spear Fafnir's Fang, which was named for the slain dragon.[4]
In the early 18th century, the pirate Alonzo Batilla bought the brig Dragon and collected a holy figurine of a Chinese dragon.[5] Later that same century, the Colonial Rite of the Templar Order regularly visited the Green Dragon Tavern in northern Boston.[6] Around the same time during the French Revolution, the Parisian Assassin Arno Dorian acquired a rifle named The Iron Dragon.[7]
In 1868, the British Assassin twins Evie and Jacob Frye were gifted the Flame Dragon and Jade Dragon cane-swords from their London underworld contact Robert Topping, both of which had handles carved in the shape of Chinese dragons.[8]
Animus mods
In 2020, while reliving Eivor's genetic memories through the Portable Animus HR-8.5, the Assassin Layla Hassan modified the Animus interface to allow for a variety of skins to be applied to Eivor's horse:
| Image | Name | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firedrake | A much larger member of the drake family, having grown enough to bear a rider upon it's back... if the rider can muster enough courage to try that is. | Reda's Shop or Dragon Knight Pack |
Layla also included in her Animus the option to change the appearance of Eivor's raven Sýnin to look like a drakeling,[9] a wyrmling,[10] an ice dragon called Nepja,[11] a dragon called Ormr,[12] or a dragon called Scales.[13] Layla later added the digital models of the shield Dragonguard and two gear sets for her sessions as Eivor as well.[14]
Gallery
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Concept art of a dragon head shaped Greek fire emitter -
A holy figurine of a Chinese dragon -
The Jade Dragon Cane-Sword -
The Flame Dragon Cane-Sword -
Scales Animus mod for Sýnin
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (concept art only)
- Assassin's Creed III (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Forsaken (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- Dawn of Ragnarök (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: Ratatoskr
- ↑
Fafnir on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Hunting Grounds
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dragon Knight Pack
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Knight of the Round Table Pack
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Niflheim Pack
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Jormungandr Pack
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dark Knight Pack
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla