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==Powers== | ==Powers== | ||
Designed to control men's minds and bodies, the Papal Staff held a cradle in its headpiece where an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] could be placed, in order to enhance its mind control effects. This combination of two Pieces of Eden could also be used to open the door to the Vatican Vault, a small [[Temple (Isu)|Isu temple]] | Designed to control men's minds and bodies, the Papal Staff held a cradle in its headpiece where an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] could be placed, in order to enhance its mind control effects. This combination of two Pieces of Eden could also be used to open the door to the Vatican Vault, a small [[Temple (Isu)|Isu temple]] in [[Rome]], when wielded by a person with the right concentration of Isu DNA.<ref name="In Bocca al Lupo">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[In Bocca al Lupo]]</ref> | ||
The Staff's bottom end was sharpened, and could be wielded as a spear in combat. The artifact also granted the possessor the ability to conceal their presence entirely, and the ability of levitation; though whether these were physical effects or simply manipulations of the viewers' perceptions remains unknown.<ref name="In Bocca al Lupo" /> | The Staff's bottom end was sharpened, and could be wielded as a spear in combat. The artifact also granted the possessor the ability to conceal their presence entirely, and the ability of levitation; though whether these were physical effects or simply manipulations of the viewers' perceptions remains unknown.<ref name="In Bocca al Lupo" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[John the Baptist]] used this Staff to establish his ministry; after his death, the artifact passed into the hands of the first disciple of [[Jesus | During the 1st century, [[John the Baptist]] used this Staff to establish his ministry; after his death, the artifact passed into the hands of the first disciple of [[Jesus of Nazareth|Jesus]], [[Saint Peter|Peter]], who established [[Christianity]] and became the first [[Papacy|Pope]].<ref name="glyph5">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs#5|Glyph 5: "Instruments of Power"]]</ref> It is assumed that over the next fourteen centuries the Staff circulated through the hands of the Roman Popes, until it was seized by [[Rodrigo Borgia]], who became Pope Alexander VI in 1492 so that he could use the Staff to gain access to the Vatican Vault.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:IBAL 14.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio using the Staff to open the Vault]] | |||
On 28 December 1499, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] infiltrated the [[Sistine Chapel]] to confront Rodrigo, and [[Confrontation in the Vatican|a fight]] ensued, during which Rodrigo wielded the Staff as a [[Long weapons|spear]] against Ezio. Eventually, Ezio defeated Rodrigo and used [[Apple of Eden 6|his Apple of Eden]] in conjunction with the Staff to enter the Vault.<ref name="In Bocca al Lupo" /> | On 28 December 1499, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] infiltrated the [[Sistine Chapel]] to confront Rodrigo, and [[Confrontation in the Vatican|a fight]] ensued, during which Rodrigo wielded the Staff as a [[Long weapons|spear]] against Ezio. Eventually, Ezio defeated Rodrigo and used [[Apple of Eden 6|his Apple of Eden]] in conjunction with the Staff to enter the Vault.<ref name="In Bocca al Lupo" /> | ||
When leaving the Vault, Ezio tried to remove the Staff from | When leaving the Vault, Ezio tried to remove the Staff from its fixed position in the Vault's antechamber floor. However, as he pulled the artifact, he activated machinery that made the Staff descend underground, despite Ezio's efforts to retrieve it.<ref name="ACBH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Mass Exodus]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The Papal Staff of Eden has text written on its shaft, but it is not what would later become conjecturally known in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|series]] as "[[Isu script]]". Instead, it is written in [[w:c:forgottenrealms:Dethek|Dethek]], a runic script from ''{{Wiki|Forgotten Realms}}'', a {{Wiki|campaign setting}} for the {{Wiki|tabletop role-playing game}} ''{{Wiki|Dungeons & Dragons}}''. When translated, it reads "''Eden artefact! 8 gas Crap about God Sily ''[sic]'' Templar misc shit ash Assassin stuff weird''". | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACI POE 1.png|The Apple's integration atop the Staff | ACI POE 1.png|The Apple's integration atop the Staff | ||
IBAL 9.png|Rodrigo Borgia using the Staff | IBAL 9.png|Rodrigo Borgia using the Staff | ||
Mass Exodus 2 v.png|Ezio Auditore attempting to retrieve the Staff | |||
ACFT - Pieces of Eden collection.jpg|The Staff among other Pieces of Eden | ACFT - Pieces of Eden collection.jpg|The Staff among other Pieces of Eden | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 7 May 2026
The Papal Staff was a piece of ancient and technologically advanced equipment that was capable of mind control and creating illusions. When paired with an Apple of Eden, its powers were enhanced, and together they could be used to open the entrance to the Vatican Vault.
One of the many Staves of Eden created by the Isu, several Popes used the scepter over the centuries to exert their will over the Christian church until the artifact was lost to history in 1499.
Owners
- Isu (until 75,000 BCE[1])
- John the Baptist (c. 29[2] – 30 CE)
- Saint Peter (30 – 67 CE)
- Rodrigo Borgia (1492 – 1499)
- Ezio Auditore da Firenze (1499)
Powers
Designed to control men's minds and bodies, the Papal Staff held a cradle in its headpiece where an Apple of Eden could be placed, in order to enhance its mind control effects. This combination of two Pieces of Eden could also be used to open the door to the Vatican Vault, a small Isu temple in Rome, when wielded by a person with the right concentration of Isu DNA.[3]
The Staff's bottom end was sharpened, and could be wielded as a spear in combat. The artifact also granted the possessor the ability to conceal their presence entirely, and the ability of levitation; though whether these were physical effects or simply manipulations of the viewers' perceptions remains unknown.[3]
History
During the 1st century, John the Baptist used this Staff to establish his ministry; after his death, the artifact passed into the hands of the first disciple of Jesus, Peter, who established Christianity and became the first Pope.[4] It is assumed that over the next fourteen centuries the Staff circulated through the hands of the Roman Popes, until it was seized by Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI in 1492 so that he could use the Staff to gain access to the Vatican Vault.[5]
On 28 December 1499, the Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore infiltrated the Sistine Chapel to confront Rodrigo, and a fight ensued, during which Rodrigo wielded the Staff as a spear against Ezio. Eventually, Ezio defeated Rodrigo and used his Apple of Eden in conjunction with the Staff to enter the Vault.[3]
When leaving the Vault, Ezio tried to remove the Staff from its fixed position in the Vault's antechamber floor. However, as he pulled the artifact, he activated machinery that made the Staff descend underground, despite Ezio's efforts to retrieve it.[6]
Behind the scenes
The Papal Staff of Eden has text written on its shaft, but it is not what would later become conjecturally known in the series as "Isu script". Instead, it is written in Dethek, a runic script from Forgotten Realms, a campaign setting for the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. When translated, it reads "Eden artefact! 8 gas Crap about God Sily [sic] Templar misc shit ash Assassin stuff weird".
Gallery
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Peter with the Staff -
The Staff without the Apple affixed at the top
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The Apple's integration atop the Staff -
Rodrigo Borgia using the Staff -
Ezio Auditore attempting to retrieve the Staff -
The Staff among other Pieces of Eden
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple (cameo)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Initiates – Timeline
- ↑ The Gospel of Luke 3:1-2 stipulates that John the Baptist's ministry began 15 years after Tiberius' ascension as Emperor
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Assassin's Creed II – In Bocca al Lupo
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyph 5: "Instruments of Power"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Mass Exodus
