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The '''Saint-Denis Temple''' was an [[Temple (Isu)| | The '''Saint-Denis Temple''' was an [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|temple]] located beneath the commune of [[Saint-Denis]] in [[France]]. Until 1794, the temple housed an [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]], which between the 3rd and 18th centuries, was kept within the [[Head of Saint Denis]], a special man-made [[lantern]]. The temple could not be accessed without its relevant [[Saint-Denis Temple key|key]]; any attempt to pick the door open would cause it to emit a lethal energy blast. | ||
==History == | ==History == | ||
In the 3rd century, the bishop [[Saint Denis of Paris|Saint Denis]] discovered the temple and retrieved its Apple of Eden, using it to bend the minds of people and convert the population of [[Paris|Lutetia]] to [[Christianity]]. Following Denis' arrest, imprisonment and eventual execution, the Apple was retrieved by one of his successors, who created the Head of Saint Denis to house it and returned the artifact to the temple.<ref name="Siege of Paris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] | In the 3rd century, the bishop [[Saint Denis of Paris|Saint Denis]] discovered the temple and retrieved its Apple of Eden, using it to bend the minds of people and convert the population of [[Paris|Lutetia]] to [[Christianity]]. Following Denis' arrest, imprisonment and eventual execution, the Apple was retrieved by one of his successors, who created the Head of Saint Denis to house it and returned the artifact to the temple.<ref name="Siege of Paris">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''– [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Ancient Stone Tablet 2"</ref> | ||
During the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|Siege of Paris]] from 885-886 CE, | During the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|Siege of Paris]] from 885-886 CE, ''[[jarl]]skona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], came across the temple's exterior from a distance while exploring a crypt near the abbey of Saint-Denis during her tenure in [[Francia]].<ref name="Siege of Paris" /> | ||
At some point in the first half of the 12th century, the temple was found by the abbot [[Suger of Saint-Denis]]. Using knowledge gained from the Apple of Eden housed within the Head of Saint Denis, Suger created the [[Eagle of Suger]], a powerful sword adorned with a golden hilt.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] | At some point in the first half of the 12th century, the temple was found by the abbot [[Suger of Saint-Denis]]. Using knowledge gained from the Apple of Eden housed within the Head of Saint Denis, Suger created the [[Eagle of Suger]], a powerful sword adorned with a golden hilt.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref> | ||
In August 1794, [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] directed a contingent of [[French Army|French soldiers]] and [[ | In August 1794, [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] directed a contingent of [[French Army|French soldiers]] and [[raider]]s, led by [[Philippe Rose]], to Saint-Denis to find the temple,<ref name="Book Thief">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[The Book Thief]]</ref> after having previously acquired the key to the temple's main doors.<ref name="King's Correspondence">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The King's Correspondence]]</ref> Despite the efforts of the former [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]], the raiders managed to enter the temple, though they were ultimately routed by Arno using the power of the Head of Saint Denis. After making his escape from the temple, Arno removed the Apple of Eden from the Head and sent it to [[Al Mualim (1794)|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]] while keeping the now-empty Head as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref> | ||
== Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A symbol resembling the [[Assassin | *A symbol resembling the [[Assassin insignia]] can be seen in the pillars of the temple,{{Cite|23 Oct 2025}} where the main door is located. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | |||
ACU Saint-Denis Temple Door.png|Temple entrance | ACU Saint-Denis Temple Door.png|Temple entrance | ||
ACU Saint-Denis Temple Head Chamber.png|Temple's inner chamber | ACU Saint-Denis Temple Head Chamber.png|Temple's inner chamber | ||
ACU DK Saint-Denis Temple Exterior 01 - Concept Art.jpg|Temple exterior | ACU DK Saint-Denis Temple Exterior 01 - Concept Art.jpg|Temple exterior | ||
ACU DK Saint-Denis Temple Interior - Concept Art.jpg|Temple's inner chamber | ACU DK Saint-Denis Temple Interior - Concept Art.jpg|Temple's inner chamber | ||
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ACU DK Saint Denis Temple Door 01 - Concept Art.jpg|Temple entrance | ACU DK Saint Denis Temple Door 01 - Concept Art.jpg|Temple entrance | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{c|entrance only}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Saint-Denis Temple was an Isu temple located beneath the commune of Saint-Denis in France. Until 1794, the temple housed an Apple of Eden, which between the 3rd and 18th centuries, was kept within the Head of Saint Denis, a special man-made lantern. The temple could not be accessed without its relevant key; any attempt to pick the door open would cause it to emit a lethal energy blast.
History
In the 3rd century, the bishop Saint Denis discovered the temple and retrieved its Apple of Eden, using it to bend the minds of people and convert the population of Lutetia to Christianity. Following Denis' arrest, imprisonment and eventual execution, the Apple was retrieved by one of his successors, who created the Head of Saint Denis to house it and returned the artifact to the temple.[1]
During the Siege of Paris from 885-886 CE, jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir, came across the temple's exterior from a distance while exploring a crypt near the abbey of Saint-Denis during her tenure in Francia.[1]
At some point in the first half of the 12th century, the temple was found by the abbot Suger of Saint-Denis. Using knowledge gained from the Apple of Eden housed within the Head of Saint Denis, Suger created the Eagle of Suger, a powerful sword adorned with a golden hilt.[2]
In August 1794, Napoleon Bonaparte directed a contingent of French soldiers and raiders, led by Philippe Rose, to Saint-Denis to find the temple,[3] after having previously acquired the key to the temple's main doors.[4] Despite the efforts of the former Assassin Arno Dorian, the raiders managed to enter the temple, though they were ultimately routed by Arno using the power of the Head of Saint Denis. After making his escape from the temple, Arno removed the Apple of Eden from the Head and sent it to Al Mualim in Cairo while keeping the now-empty Head as a memento.[5]
Trivia
- A symbol resembling the Assassin insignia can be seen in the pillars of the temple, [citation needed] where the main door is located.
Gallery
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Temple entrance -
Temple's inner chamber -
Temple exterior -
Temple's inner chamber -
Temple exterior -
Temple overview -
Temple entrance -
Temple entrance
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris (entrance only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris– Notes from Eivor's travels: "Ancient Stone Tablet 2"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Suger's Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – The Book Thief
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – The King's Correspondence
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – A Crown of Thorns
