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[[File:ACP Treasure Massive Jade Stone.png|thumb|250px|A faceted jade]] | |||
'''Jade''' refers to a variety of largely green-hued minerals, often used as sculpting material. | '''Jade''' refers to a variety of largely green-hued minerals, often used as sculpting material. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:ACP Treasure Deity's Head.png|thumb|150px|A Mayan [[sun]] deity's head carved from jade]] | |||
===Before the 18th century=== | |||
Both the [[Maya]]s and the [[Aztec Empire|Aztecs]] used jade as a decorative stone, whence they carved into various shapes, or used as part of mosaics.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | |||
===18th century=== | ===18th century=== | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]] in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], jade was desired for its value by lots of people, including [[Piracy|pirates]], and soldiers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> In search of carved jade, they were not above raiding [[Maya]]n temples, or offering rewards for it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Treasure Hunter]]</ref> | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]] in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], jade was desired for its value by lots of people, including [[Piracy|pirates]], and soldiers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> In search of carved jade, they were not above raiding [[Maya]]n temples, or offering rewards for it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Treasure Hunter]]</ref> | ||
[[File:ACS Jade Kukri.png|thumb|left|200px|A [[Jade Kukri|kukri]] with a jade blade]] | |||
===19th century=== | ===19th century=== | ||
In the [[Victorian era]], jade was used occasionally in the crafting of weapons, namely in the blades of [[kukri]]s and [[cane-sword]]s .<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | In the [[Victorian era]], jade was used occasionally in the crafting of weapons, namely in the blades of [[kukri]]s and [[cane-sword]]s .<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
[[Jade Raymond]], a [[Canada|Canadian]] video game executive, worked as the Producer of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', and as the Executive Producer of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. | [[Jade Raymond]], a [[Canada|Canadian]] video game executive, worked as the Producer of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', and as the Executive Producer of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
ACP Treasure Jade Mask.png|A ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler made of jade | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 13 March 2020
Jade refers to a variety of largely green-hued minerals, often used as sculpting material.
History
Before the 18th century
Both the Mayas and the Aztecs used jade as a decorative stone, whence they carved into various shapes, or used as part of mosaics.[1]
18th century
During the Golden Age of Piracy in the West Indies, jade was desired for its value by lots of people, including pirates, and soldiers.[2] In search of carved jade, they were not above raiding Mayan temples, or offering rewards for it.[3]
19th century
In the Victorian era, jade was used occasionally in the crafting of weapons, namely in the blades of kukris and cane-swords .[4]
Behind the scenes
Jade Raymond, a Canadian video game executive, worked as the Producer of Assassin's Creed, and as the Executive Producer of Assassin's Creed II.
Gallery
-
A ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler made of jade
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – The Treasure Hunter
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate