Nikolai Orelov

Nikolai Orelov (Russian: Николай Орелов) was an Assassin who lived during the Russian Revolution. He is the main character of the upcoming Assassin's Creed: The Fall. 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 орла" (syn orla), or "son of oryol" and "oryol" means "eagle". It could also come from Orel, which is Slovenian and Bulgarian for eagle. In continuation of the series tradition of referencing the main protagonist's name of each of time period to that of the eagle in the Assassin's native language or some derivation from a language connected to the Assassin's nationality.

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.
• From left to right: Altair, Ezio, and Nikolai.
  From left to right: Altair, Ezio, and Nikolai.