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The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器), also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', | The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki|Magatama|jewel}} '''Yasakani no Magatama''' (八尺瓊勾玉), the mirror '''Yata no Kagami''' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] '''{{Wiki|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}''' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> | ||
The [[Iga]] [[Ninja|shinobi]] [[Fujibayashi Nagato]] considered them the "sacred heart of our country".<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> | The [[Iga]] [[Ninja|shinobi]] [[Fujibayashi Nagato]] considered them the "sacred heart of our country".<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early history and pursuit by the Shinbakufu=== | ===Early history and pursuit by the Shinbakufu=== | ||
Originally in the possession of the {{Wiki|Emperors of Japan}}, | Originally in the possession of the {{Wiki|Emperors of Japan}}, [[Tomohito|Emperor Go-Nara]] entrusted the regalia to the [[Assassin]] [[Alvaro Catarribera]] and charged his [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|group]] with protecting and keeping them safe.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Needing support, Alvaro and his [[Assassin apprentice|apprentice]] [[Tsuyu]] traveled to [[Iga]] and recruited the [[Iga ikki|Iga ''ikki'']], which were led by [[Momochi Sandayu]] and consisted of [[Fujibayashi Nagato]] and [[Hattori Hanzō]]. In time, Tsuyu became the leader of the brotherhood that was known as the ''Kakushiba ikki'', and had the reglia stored in a ''kofun'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /><ref name="Secrets of the Blade" /> | ||
For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzo, in a spite of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe|daughter]], sold information of their whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzo reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to defend and prevent the group from stealing it. The ''Kakushiba ikki'' failed to prevent the theft, which resulted in the death of many of its members, seemingly including Tsuyu as well.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> | For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzo, in a spite of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe|daughter]], sold information of their whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzo reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to defend and prevent the group from stealing it. The ''Kakushiba ikki'' failed to prevent the theft, which resulted in the death of many of its members, seemingly including Tsuyu as well.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> | ||
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However, Tsuyu survived and prevented the Jewel from being stolen. She discreetly returned to Nagato in Iga and handed the artifact to his husband before leaving to retrieve the artifacts.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> Nagato hid the Jewel in the [[Mihata Kofun]], vowing to protect it and never told anyone about its location.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki]]</ref> | However, Tsuyu survived and prevented the Jewel from being stolen. She discreetly returned to Nagato in Iga and handed the artifact to his husband before leaving to retrieve the artifacts.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> Nagato hid the Jewel in the [[Mihata Kofun]], vowing to protect it and never told anyone about its location.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki]]</ref> | ||
In 1581, the Shinbakufu became aware of the Jewel's location<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> and thus charged [[Ido Yoshihiro]] with its retrieval, using [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Tenshō Iga War|invasion]] of Iga as a cover. Nagato, realizing the group had came after the artifact, handed his [[Hidden Blade]] to his daughter Naoe, tasking her to recover the artifact. Naoe failed to do so as she was knocked out by Yoshihiro in the kofun.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki" /> | In 1581, the Shinbakufu became aware of the Jewel's location<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> and thus charged [[Ido Yoshihiro]] with its retrieval, using [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Tenshō Iga War|invasion]] of Iga as a cover. Nagato, realizing the group had came after the artifact, handed his [[Hidden Blade]] to his daughter Naoe, tasking her to recover the artifact. Naoe failed to do so as she was knocked out by Yoshihiro in the [[kofun]].<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki" /> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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The Three Sacred Treasures (三種の神器),[1] also known as the Imperial Regalia, are three sacred objects considered by the Japanese to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the jewel Yasakani no Magatama (八尺瓊勾玉), the mirror Yata no Kagami (八咫鏡),[2] and the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi (草薙の剣),[3] which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor respectively.[2]
The Iga shinobi Fujibayashi Nagato considered them the "sacred heart of our country".[2]
History
Early history and pursuit by the Shinbakufu
Originally in the possession of the Emperors of Japan, Emperor Go-Nara entrusted the regalia to the Assassin Alvaro Catarribera and charged his group with protecting and keeping them safe.[4] Needing support, Alvaro and his apprentice Tsuyu traveled to Iga and recruited the Iga ikki, which were led by Momochi Sandayu and consisted of Fujibayashi Nagato and Hattori Hanzō. In time, Tsuyu became the leader of the brotherhood that was known as the Kakushiba ikki, and had the reglia stored in a kofun in Izumi Settsu.[2][4]
For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzo, in a spite of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a daughter, sold information of their whereabouts, unknowingly to the Shinbakufu. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzo reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to defend and prevent the group from stealing it. The Kakushiba ikki failed to prevent the theft, which resulted in the death of many of its members, seemingly including Tsuyu as well.[2]
Loss of the jewel
However, Tsuyu survived and prevented the Jewel from being stolen. She discreetly returned to Nagato in Iga and handed the artifact to his husband before leaving to retrieve the artifacts.[2] Nagato hid the Jewel in the Mihata Kofun, vowing to protect it and never told anyone about its location.[5]
In 1581, the Shinbakufu became aware of the Jewel's location[2] and thus charged Ido Yoshihiro with its retrieval, using Oda Nobunaga's invasion of Iga as a cover. Nagato, realizing the group had came after the artifact, handed his Hidden Blade to his daughter Naoe, tasking her to recover the artifact. Naoe failed to do so as she was knocked out by Yoshihiro in the kofun.[5]
Appearances
References
- ↑
Imperial Regalia of Japan on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Meaning of the Blade
- ↑ Kusanagi no Tsurugi on Wikipedia
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Secrets of the Blade
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki