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It was somehow recovered at some point afterwards, as it had come into the possession of [[Alexander III of Russia|Tsar Alexander III]] during the 1880s. After his death, he passed it on to his son [[Nicholas II of Russia|Tsarevich Nicholas II]], who had it secretly stolen by [[Grigori Rasputin]]. He brought it to Tunguska, where it was [[Tunguska explosion|destroyed]] by the efforts of the [[Assassins]] and [[Nikola Tesla]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: The Fall" /> | It was somehow recovered at some point afterwards, as it had come into the possession of [[Alexander III of Russia|Tsar Alexander III]] during the 1880s. After his death, he passed it on to his son [[Nicholas II of Russia|Tsarevich Nicholas II]], who had it secretly stolen by [[Grigori Rasputin]]. He brought it to Tunguska, where it was [[Tunguska explosion|destroyed]] by the efforts of the [[Assassins]] and [[Nikola Tesla]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: The Fall" /> | ||
The Staff wasn't completely destroyed, though, and there was at least one shard that still existed. This chard somehow came into the possession of [[Grigori Rasputin]]. Even after Rasputin's assassination, [[Nikolai Orelov]] concluded that even a shard of the Staff would be a threat. Thus, he dug up Rasputin's body and retrieved the shard | The Staff wasn't completely destroyed, though, and there was at least one shard that still existed. This chard somehow came into the possession of [[Grigori Rasputin]]. Even after Rasputin's assassination, [[Nikolai Orelov]] concluded that even a shard of the Staff would be a threat. Thus, he dug up Rasputin's body and retrieved the shard.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: The Fall" /> | ||
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Revision as of 22:58, 13 March 2011
- "Better in the hands of the Earth, than in the hands of Man."
- ―Mario Auditore regarding the Staff after being lost during the Renaissance[src]
The Staff was a Piece of Eden, shaped like a staff. Known throughout history by names such as the Papal Staff or the Russian Imperial Sceptre, the the Staff of Eden was used by various Pharaohs,[1] Popes[1][2] and Russian Tsars.[1][3]
Powers
Designed to control men's minds and bodies, it has a cradle in the headpiece where an Apple of Eden can be placed, in order to enhance its mind control effects. This conjunction of two Pieces of Eden can also be used to open the door to the Vatican Vault. Its bottom end is sharpened, and can be wielded as a spear in combat. It also grants the possessor the ability to conceal his presence entirely, and the ability of levitation; though whether these are physical effects, or simply manipulations of the viewers' perceptions, remains unknown.[1] It also had, somehow, the ability to change its shape, as its appearance had changed to various different forms over the course of time.[1][3]
When Nikolai Orelov approached the Staff in 1908, he heard several voices emanating from it, speaking things such as "Always the fighter", “Adam, I have it”, “Just like your father”, and “Eve.” [3]
Status
After leaving the Vault, Ezio Auditore tried to remove the Staff from the center of the Vault, which was secured in the Vault floor. Upon doing so, Ezio activated something making the Staff descend underground, despite Ezio's efforts to retrieve it.[1]
It was somehow recovered at some point afterwards, as it had come into the possession of Tsar Alexander III during the 1880s. After his death, he passed it on to his son Tsarevich Nicholas II, who had it secretly stolen by Grigori Rasputin. He brought it to Tunguska, where it was destroyed by the efforts of the Assassins and Nikola Tesla.[3] The Staff wasn't completely destroyed, though, and there was at least one shard that still existed. This chard somehow came into the possession of Grigori Rasputin. Even after Rasputin's assassination, Nikolai Orelov concluded that even a shard of the Staff would be a threat. Thus, he dug up Rasputin's body and retrieved the shard.[3]
Owners
- Those Who Came Before (? - ?)[1]
- Moses (? - ?)[1]
- Shabataka (? - ?)[1]
- Alexander the Great (? - ?)[1]
- John the Baptist (? - ?)[1]
- Saint Peter (? - ?)[1]
- Pope Alexander VI (1492 - 1499)[1][2]
- Tsar Alexander III (? - 1894)[3]
- Tsar Nicholas II (1894 - 1908)[1]
- Grigori Rasputin (1908)[1]
Forms
Over the course of time, the Staff had changed to take on different forms.
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The Staff, as wielded by Moses
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The Staff, as wielded by Pharaohs. -
The Staff, as wielded by Alexander the Great. -
The Staff, as wielded by John the Baptist. -
The Staff, as wielded by Saint Peter. -
The Staff, as wielded by Popes.
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The Staff, as wielded by Tsars.
Trivia
- It is possible to kill Rodrigo Borgia without triggering the cinematic cutscene while in the Sistine Chapel. Similarly, the Staff can be knocked from his hand using a heavy weapon. After this, it can be wielded though none of its powers can be used.
References
