Nikolai Orelov

Nikolai Orelov (Russian: Николай Орелов) was an Assassin who lived during the Russian Revolution. He is the main character of the new Assassin's Creed comic book mini-series. There will be three issues, each one concentrating on different periods of Orelov's life: as an apprentice Assassin, as a Master Assassin and as a veteran Assassin.

Biography

Orelov lived in the early 20th century, and operated mainly in Petrograd, Russia. He was once apprenticed to a more experienced Assassin.

Orelov would have at least one child and was the ancestor of the modern-day Daniel Cross.

Appearance

Orelov wore a large fur coat with the traditional Assassin's hood. He wielded one Hidden Blade, a dagger, a sabre and a rifle. He wore a sash and a baldric with the Assassins' emblem on it.

Trivia

• The name Orelov is most likely based on the Russian surname, Orlov (Орлов), which means: "сын из орёл" (syn iz oryol), or "son of oryol" and "oryol" means "eagle". It could also come from Orel, which is Slovenian for "eagle".

Gallery

• Orelov on horseback.
  Orelov on horseback.
• A picture of Nikolai shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
  A picture of Nikolai shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
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  A close-up of the previous photo.
• A piece of concept art shown exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
  A piece of concept art shown exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
• (From left to right) Altair, Ezio, and Nikolai.
  (From left to right) Altair, Ezio, and Nikolai.