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{{Quote|You should not fiddle with this book, Kelley! You cannot imagine the evil it contains! It holds more than mere numbers! [...] The Book will destroy you.|Dee telling Kelley to not use the book.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}} | {{Quote|You should not fiddle with this book, Kelley! You cannot imagine the evil it contains! It holds more than mere numbers! [...] The Book will destroy you.|Dee telling Kelley to not use the book.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}} | ||
[[File:PL-PRIDE.jpg|thumb|250px|Kelley experimenting with red dust on the Book]] | [[File:PL-PRIDE.jpg|thumb|250px|Kelley experimenting with red dust on the Book]] | ||
In 1587, Edward Kelley and John Dee were living in [[Czech Republic|Bohemia]] and working on several projects including the Book and a [[Crystal Balls|Crystal Ball]]. Their goal was to create gold but their work demanded a lot of their time and they were mostly secluded from the rest of their household. Also, they often left the small town they lived in to meet other alchemists. Kelley eventually managed to create a nugget of gold. | In 1587, Edward Kelley and John Dee were living in [[Czech Republic|Bohemia]] and working on several projects including the Book and a [[Crystal Balls|Crystal Ball]]. Their goal was to create gold but their work demanded a lot of their time and they were mostly secluded from the rest of their household. Also, they often left the small town they lived in to meet other alchemists. Kelley eventually managed to create a nugget of gold.<ref name="Divine Science">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston]]</ref> | ||
However, after working with the Book for two years, it began to consume him and he began to mutter in strange languages while working, which was noticed by his stepdaughter. Eventually, John Dee noticed it too and they started fighting. Dee wanted Kelley to stop working with the Book, and after a few fights, he decided to leave the household and take the Book with him. | However, after working with the Book for two years, it began to consume him and he began to mutter in strange languages while working, which was noticed by his stepdaughter. Eventually, John Dee noticed it too and they started fighting. Dee wanted Kelley to stop working with the Book, and after a few fights, he decided to leave the household and take the Book with him.<ref name="Divine Science"/> | ||
===Hiding from the Golem=== | ===Hiding from the Golem=== | ||
{{Dialogue|Old man|I heard that a killer runs amok, targeting noblemen— and alchemists! They say he is a monster. A giant!|Kelley|Some say he is not even human.|An old man talking about the [[Golem]] with Kelley.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}} | {{Dialogue|Old man|I heard that a killer runs amok, targeting noblemen— and alchemists! They say he is a monster. A giant!|Kelley|Some say he is not even human.|An old man talking about the [[Golem]] with Kelley.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}} | ||
[[File:PL-ALCHEMISTS.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Kelley at the alchemist meeting]] | [[File:PL-ALCHEMISTS.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Kelley at the alchemist meeting]] | ||
Kelley, however, would not stop his efforts in alchemy, and tried to experiment with different techniques, having to do without the Book now. He and his family moved to [[Prague]], and he was given a workshop in Prague Castle, now working for the Emperor [[Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor|Rudolf II]]. | Kelley, however, would not stop his efforts in alchemy, and tried to experiment with different techniques, having to do without the Book now. He and his family moved to [[Prague]], and he was given a workshop in Prague Castle, now working for the Emperor [[Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor|Rudolf II]].<ref name="Divine Science"/> | ||
After a while, rumors about a monster started to spread throughout the city, and it was said the monster targeted alchemists and noblemen. The Emperor called a meeting of his best alchemists, Edward Kelley and his stepdaughter included, to discuss the actions that had to be taken. It was then decided that the alchemists would be guarded by the city [[guards]]. On their way home, Elizabeth noticed something in an alley and went to check it out. In the alley she encountered the Golem, who told her she had saved her stepfather's life. | After a while, rumors about a monster started to spread throughout the city, and it was said the monster targeted alchemists and noblemen. The Emperor called a meeting of his best alchemists, Edward Kelley and his stepdaughter included, to discuss the actions that had to be taken. It was then decided that the alchemists would be guarded by the city [[guards]]. On their way home, Elizabeth noticed something in an alley and went to check it out. In the alley she encountered the Golem, who told her she had saved her stepfather's life.<ref name="Divine Science"/> | ||
===Imprisonment and death=== | ===Imprisonment and death=== | ||
{{Quote|Free me, Divine Messenger, free me! Heavenly Guardian, guide my fall!|Edward Kelley before jumping off the prison roof|Divine Science: Chapter 3 - Elizabeth Jane Weston}} | {{Quote|Free me, Divine Messenger, free me! Heavenly Guardian, guide my fall!|Edward Kelley before jumping off the prison roof|Divine Science: Chapter 3 - Elizabeth Jane Weston}} | ||
[[File:PL-TUMBLE.jpg|thumb|250px|Edward, preparing for his fall]] | [[File:PL-TUMBLE.jpg|thumb|250px|Edward, preparing for his fall]] | ||
Edward Kelley was eventually locked up on orders of Rudolf II, who had gotten tired of waiting for the gold Kelley had promised him. He was released after three years of imprisonment, but only after he had promised to create gold for Rudolf II. His former status was restored, but Rudolf II had his house guarded to make sure he wouldn't leave it without anyone noticing. | Edward Kelley was eventually locked up on orders of Rudolf II, who had gotten tired of waiting for the gold Kelley had promised him. He was released after three years of imprisonment, but only after he had promised to create gold for Rudolf II. His former status was restored, but Rudolf II had his house guarded to make sure he wouldn't leave it without anyone noticing.<ref name="Divine Science"/> | ||
The effects of the book on Edward Kelley's mind were getting worse as he ran out of the substances he needed for his experiments, and he was eventually taken back to the prison. However, he eventually escaped to the roof of the prison building, and jumped off. Laying in the arms of his stepdaughter, mortally wounded, he declared that John Dee had been a wise man to take the Book from him. | The effects of the book on Edward Kelley's mind were getting worse as he ran out of the substances he needed for his experiments, and he was eventually taken back to the prison. However, he eventually escaped to the roof of the prison building, and jumped off. Laying in the arms of his stepdaughter, mortally wounded, he declared that John Dee had been a wise man to take the Book from him.<ref name="Divine Science"/> | ||
===Legacy=== | |||
In 2013, a video of a DDS feed entitled "Divine Science" was available for viewing by [[Abstergo Entertainment]] employees via their tablets. The video urged employees to observe the memories of his daughter Elizabeth and report any alleged collusion. One such [[Noob|research analyst]] had access to this, as well as the full raw mnemonic data set associated with Elizabeth.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files#Abstergo Industries|Abstergo Industries: ""Divine Science" video"]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files#Abstergo Industries|Abstergo Industries: ""Divine Science" Presentation"]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Hermeticists nav}} | {{Hermeticists nav}} | ||
{{ACPL}} | {{ACPL}} | ||
Revision as of 03:36, 16 June 2024
Edward Kelley (1555 – 1597) was an Englishman involved in both science and alchemy. He was the stepfather of Elizabeth Jane Weston and one of the few that had intensive contact with the Book of Abraham alongside his colleague John Dee.
Biography
Experimenting with the Book
- "You should not fiddle with this book, Kelley! You cannot imagine the evil it contains! It holds more than mere numbers! [...] The Book will destroy you."
- ―Dee telling Kelley to not use the book.[src]
In 1587, Edward Kelley and John Dee were living in Bohemia and working on several projects including the Book and a Crystal Ball. Their goal was to create gold but their work demanded a lot of their time and they were mostly secluded from the rest of their household. Also, they often left the small town they lived in to meet other alchemists. Kelley eventually managed to create a nugget of gold.[1]
However, after working with the Book for two years, it began to consume him and he began to mutter in strange languages while working, which was noticed by his stepdaughter. Eventually, John Dee noticed it too and they started fighting. Dee wanted Kelley to stop working with the Book, and after a few fights, he decided to leave the household and take the Book with him.[1]
Hiding from the Golem
Kelley, however, would not stop his efforts in alchemy, and tried to experiment with different techniques, having to do without the Book now. He and his family moved to Prague, and he was given a workshop in Prague Castle, now working for the Emperor Rudolf II.[1]
After a while, rumors about a monster started to spread throughout the city, and it was said the monster targeted alchemists and noblemen. The Emperor called a meeting of his best alchemists, Edward Kelley and his stepdaughter included, to discuss the actions that had to be taken. It was then decided that the alchemists would be guarded by the city guards. On their way home, Elizabeth noticed something in an alley and went to check it out. In the alley she encountered the Golem, who told her she had saved her stepfather's life.[1]
Imprisonment and death
- "Free me, Divine Messenger, free me! Heavenly Guardian, guide my fall!"
- ―Edward Kelley before jumping off the prison roof[src]
Edward Kelley was eventually locked up on orders of Rudolf II, who had gotten tired of waiting for the gold Kelley had promised him. He was released after three years of imprisonment, but only after he had promised to create gold for Rudolf II. His former status was restored, but Rudolf II had his house guarded to make sure he wouldn't leave it without anyone noticing.[1]
The effects of the book on Edward Kelley's mind were getting worse as he ran out of the substances he needed for his experiments, and he was eventually taken back to the prison. However, he eventually escaped to the roof of the prison building, and jumped off. Laying in the arms of his stepdaughter, mortally wounded, he declared that John Dee had been a wise man to take the Book from him.[1]
Legacy
In 2013, a video of a DDS feed entitled "Divine Science" was available for viewing by Abstergo Entertainment employees via their tablets. The video urged employees to observe the memories of his daughter Elizabeth and report any alleged collusion. One such research analyst had access to this, as well as the full raw mnemonic data set associated with Elizabeth.[2][3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
References
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