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{{Youmay|the artifact related to the [[Swords of Eden]]|[[Heart of the Brotherhood|another artifact]] related to the [[Prophecy | {{Youmay|the artifact related to the [[Swords of Eden]]|[[Heart of the Brotherhood|another artifact]] related to the [[Prophecy Disk]]s}} | ||
{{Quote|This is what I call the Heart. It’s the heart of the sword. It’s Joan’s ‘heart’ that would not burn.|Simon Hathaway talking about the Heart, 2016.|Assassin's Creed: Heresy}} | {{Quote|This is what I call the Heart. It’s the heart of the sword. It’s Joan’s ‘heart’ that would not burn.|Simon Hathaway talking about the Heart, 2016.|Assassin's Creed: Heresy}} | ||
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|powers = *Unlocks the full abilities and powers of the [[Sword of Eden 1|Sword of Eden]]. | |powers = *Unlocks the full abilities and powers of the [[Sword of Eden 1|Sword of Eden]]. | ||
*Repairs all damages done to the Sword of Eden. | *Repairs all damages done to the Sword of Eden. | ||
|current = [[Abstergo Industries]], [[London]] | |current = [[Abstergo Industries]] HQ, [[London]] | ||
|period = Prehistory until [[modern times]] | |period = Prehistory until [[modern times]] | ||
|created = [[Isu]] | |created = [[Isu]] | ||
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* [[Simon Hathaway]] | * [[Simon Hathaway]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Heart''' was a glowing scarlet sphere that was an intrinsic part of a [[Sword of Eden 1|Sword of Eden]] once wielded by [[Jeanne d'Arc]] | The '''Heart''' was a glowing scarlet sphere that was an intrinsic part of a [[Sword of Eden 1|Sword of Eden]] once wielded by [[Jeanne d'Arc]]. When attached to the Sword, it allowed those deemed "worthy" to unlock the weapon's true abilities. The artifacts appeared to react to those who possessed a high concentration of [[Isu|Precursor]] DNA and a strong will to achieve their goals. | ||
==Owners== | ==Owners== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Persecution of the Templars=== | ===Persecution of the Templars=== | ||
The Heart is known to have been in the possession of [[Jacques de Molay]], the last [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the Knights Templar, during the 14th century. As this artifact unlocked the Sword's full potential, he was very wary of keeping the two together, reasoning that, if the two [[Pieces of Eden]] were somehow lost to the enemy, it would be better if they were apart from one another.<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''</ref> | The Heart is known to have been in the possession of [[Jacques de Molay]], the last [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[Templars|Knights Templar]], during the 14th century. As this artifact unlocked the Sword's full potential, he was very wary of keeping the two together, reasoning that, if the two [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]] were somehow lost to the enemy, it would be better if they were apart from one another.<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''</ref> | ||
When de Molay was [[Persecution of the Templars|arrested]], he managed to smuggle the Heart with him into the [[Château de Chinon]], where he was imprisoned. He carved a hole into the dungeon's wall and placed the artifact inside, before covering up the hiding place with plaster. De Molay also left drawings that hinted at the Heart's location, as well as a quote in Latin: "If the heart is strong, it will not break.", indicating how the Heart should be used.<ref name="ACH"/> | When de Molay was [[Persecution of the Templars|arrested]], he managed to smuggle the Heart with him into the [[Château de Chinon]], where he was imprisoned. He carved a hole into the dungeon's wall and placed the artifact inside, before covering up the hiding place with plaster. De Molay also left drawings that hinted at the Heart's location, as well as a quote in Latin: "''If the heart is strong, it will not break.''", indicating how the Heart should be used.<ref name="ACH"/> | ||
===Hundred Years' War=== | ===Hundred Years' War=== | ||
A century later, [[Jeanne d'Arc]] and [[Gabriel Laxart]] visited the castle, with the former finding the Heart in de Molay's cell. She kept the artifact, along with her family’s ring, in a pouch around her neck. After that she tasked Gabriel and the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jean de Metz]] to find a | A century later, [[Jeanne d'Arc]] and [[Gabriel Laxart]] visited the castle, with the former finding the Heart in de Molay's cell. She kept the artifact, along with her family’s ring, in a pouch around her neck. After that, she tasked Gabriel and the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jean de Metz]] to find a sword only she could wield.<ref name="ACH"/> | ||
On | On 8 March, in a church located within the small village of [[Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois]], a crowd of masons used their picks and chisels to tear up the area behind the altar of [[Catherine of Alexandria|Saint Catherine]] and started digging. There, Gabriel and de Metz found the Sword of Eden. Once they returned, they brought the Sword to Jeanne. Her high concentration of Precursor DNA and the close proximity of the Heart, bolstered by her own natural charisma, allowed her to use the weapon to its full potential.<ref name="ACH"/> | ||
With it, Jeanne earned victory after victory, until she eventually lost the Sword at the [[Siege of Paris (1429)|battle]] for [[Paris]] on September | With it, Jeanne earned victory after victory, until she eventually lost the Sword at the [[Siege of Paris (1429)|battle]] for [[Paris]] on 8 September 1429. She was subsequently imprisoned but, while awaiting judgment for heresy, Jeanne was rescued by her friend [[Fleur]], a former [[Courtesan|prostitute]], de Metz, and other members of the Assassin Brotherhood. In order to fake Jeanne's death, Fleur sacrificed herself and willingly took Jeanne's place, being executed by burning. The Heart, along with Jeanne's other possessions, were in the pouch around her neck at that moment.<ref name="ACH"/> | ||
The executioner [[Geoffroy Thérage]] saw that Joan's Heart refused to turn | The executioner [[Geoffroy Thérage]] saw that Joan's Heart refused to turn into a pile of ashes, leading him to burn the body twice more, but still the artifact stayed whole. Frightened, he threw Fleur's remains and the artifact into the [[Seine]], though the actions would come to haunt him, fearing he would be damned for killing a holy girl.<ref name="ACH"/> | ||
===Modern | ===Modern times=== | ||
In 2016, following his discovery that the Sword in [[Abstergo Industries]]' possession was missing the Heart, [[Simon Hathaway]] traveled to Paris and managed to recover it from where he believed Thérage had cast Fleur's ashes | In 2016, following his discovery that the Sword in [[Abstergo Industries]]' possession was missing the Heart, [[Simon Hathaway]] traveled to Paris and managed to recover it from where he believed Thérage had cast Fleur's ashes centuries prior. He subsequently delivered both the Heart and the Sword to [[Alan Rikkin]].<ref name="ACH"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:08, 6 June 2026
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- "This is what I call the Heart. It’s the heart of the sword. It’s Joan’s ‘heart’ that would not burn."
- ―Simon Hathaway talking about the Heart, 2016.[src]
The Heart was a glowing scarlet sphere that was an intrinsic part of a Sword of Eden once wielded by Jeanne d'Arc. When attached to the Sword, it allowed those deemed "worthy" to unlock the weapon's true abilities. The artifacts appeared to react to those who possessed a high concentration of Precursor DNA and a strong will to achieve their goals.
Owners[edit | edit source]
- Isu (? – ?)
- Jacques de Molay (until 1314)
- Jeanne d'Arc (1429)
- Fleur (1429)
- Geoffroy Thérage (1429)
- Simon Hathaway (2016)
- Templars (2016 – present)
History[edit | edit source]
Persecution of the Templars[edit | edit source]
The Heart is known to have been in the possession of Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, during the 14th century. As this artifact unlocked the Sword's full potential, he was very wary of keeping the two together, reasoning that, if the two Pieces of Eden were somehow lost to the enemy, it would be better if they were apart from one another.[1]
When de Molay was arrested, he managed to smuggle the Heart with him into the Château de Chinon, where he was imprisoned. He carved a hole into the dungeon's wall and placed the artifact inside, before covering up the hiding place with plaster. De Molay also left drawings that hinted at the Heart's location, as well as a quote in Latin: "If the heart is strong, it will not break.", indicating how the Heart should be used.[1]
Hundred Years' War[edit | edit source]
A century later, Jeanne d'Arc and Gabriel Laxart visited the castle, with the former finding the Heart in de Molay's cell. She kept the artifact, along with her family’s ring, in a pouch around her neck. After that, she tasked Gabriel and the Assassin Jean de Metz to find a sword only she could wield.[1]
On 8 March, in a church located within the small village of Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois, a crowd of masons used their picks and chisels to tear up the area behind the altar of Saint Catherine and started digging. There, Gabriel and de Metz found the Sword of Eden. Once they returned, they brought the Sword to Jeanne. Her high concentration of Precursor DNA and the close proximity of the Heart, bolstered by her own natural charisma, allowed her to use the weapon to its full potential.[1]
With it, Jeanne earned victory after victory, until she eventually lost the Sword at the battle for Paris on 8 September 1429. She was subsequently imprisoned but, while awaiting judgment for heresy, Jeanne was rescued by her friend Fleur, a former prostitute, de Metz, and other members of the Assassin Brotherhood. In order to fake Jeanne's death, Fleur sacrificed herself and willingly took Jeanne's place, being executed by burning. The Heart, along with Jeanne's other possessions, were in the pouch around her neck at that moment.[1]
The executioner Geoffroy Thérage saw that Joan's Heart refused to turn into a pile of ashes, leading him to burn the body twice more, but still the artifact stayed whole. Frightened, he threw Fleur's remains and the artifact into the Seine, though the actions would come to haunt him, fearing he would be damned for killing a holy girl.[1]
Modern times[edit | edit source]
In 2016, following his discovery that the Sword in Abstergo Industries' possession was missing the Heart, Simon Hathaway traveled to Paris and managed to recover it from where he believed Thérage had cast Fleur's ashes centuries prior. He subsequently delivered both the Heart and the Sword to Alan Rikkin.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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