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[[File:ACB_Treasure_chest.png|thumb|250px|A treasure chest in Rome]] | [[File:ACB_Treasure_chest.png|thumb|250px|A treasure chest in Rome]] | ||
A '''treasure chest''' is a chest filled with treasures. Such | A '''treasure chest''' is a chest filled with treasures. Such containers could be found in a variety of locations when reliving [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] through the [[Animus]] or a similar device. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===5th century BCE=== | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] in ancient [[Greece]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] explored numerous locations containing chests of variable value. The most valuable, and also tending to be the best guarded, were the chests containing the wealth of the region. Occasionally, Kassandra also discovered chests containing legendary weapons, like the [[Hammer of Jason|war-hammer]] which had allegedly belonged to [[Jason]], a hero in [[Greek mythology]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
===15th century=== | ===15th century=== | ||
[[File:AC2 Bank Guards.png|thumb|left|250px|A group of Borgia guards protecting a bank]] | [[File:AC2 Bank Guards.png|thumb|left|250px|A group of Borgia guards protecting a bank]] | ||
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Upon liberating the districts in Boston and New York, Ratonhnhaké:ton received the key to all the chests located within the liberated district, eliminating the need for lockpicking. Additionally, he gained the key to all Frontier chests. However, chests located inside [[fort]]s always required lockpicking.<ref name="AC3"/> | Upon liberating the districts in Boston and New York, Ratonhnhaké:ton received the key to all the chests located within the liberated district, eliminating the need for lockpicking. Additionally, he gained the key to all Frontier chests. However, chests located inside [[fort]]s always required lockpicking.<ref name="AC3"/> | ||
[[File:Arno Opening Chest.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Arno Dorian opening a chest]]Certain treasure chests were guarded by [[dog]]s. Ratonhnhaké:ton could lure them away using [[hunting]] [[bait]], or kill them. Accompanying this, [[ | [[File:Arno Opening Chest.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Arno Dorian opening a chest]] | ||
Certain treasure chests were guarded by [[dog]]s. Ratonhnhaké:ton could lure them away using [[hunting]] [[bait]], or kill them. Accompanying this, [[map]]s that detailed the chests' locations could be purchased from [[general store]]s.<ref name="AC3" /> | |||
During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] located chests, usually guarded and locked, scattered throughout [[Paris]], [[Versailles]], and [[Saint-Denis|Franciade]]. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] located chests, usually guarded and locked, scattered throughout [[Paris]], [[Versailles]], and [[Saint-Denis|Franciade]]. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
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Aside from money, chests found in Rome could also contain a variety of [[trade objects|trade items]]. These could later be sold to shops, or [[shop quest|traded]] for other valuable items or equipment. They could vary between common objects, such as jars of leeches, or valuable jewelry.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | Aside from money, chests found in Rome could also contain a variety of [[trade objects|trade items]]. These could later be sold to shops, or [[shop quest|traded]] for other valuable items or equipment. They could vary between common objects, such as jars of leeches, or valuable jewelry.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | ||
Chests could also be found in the many [[Lair of Romulus|lairs of Romulus]]. Aside from money and valuable items, one special chest per lair could be found in its shrine, which contained one of six keys that unlocked the door to the [[Followers of Romulus]]' [[Armor of Brutus|treasure]].<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | Chests could also be found in the many [[Lair of Romulus|lairs of Romulus]]. Aside from money and valuable items, one special chest per lair could be found in its shrine, which contained one of six keys that unlocked the door to the [[Followers of Romulus]]' greatest [[Armor of Brutus|treasure]].<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | ||
Chests in Constantinople often contained [[bomb]] ingredients, replacing trade items.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | Chests in Constantinople often contained [[bomb]] ingredients, replacing trade items.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
Chests in the [[United States|American colonies]] contained recipes for items that could be [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed III)|crafted]] by the artisans in the [[Davenport Homestead]]. Scattered across the colonies were small trinket boxes which | Chests in the [[United States|American colonies]] contained recipes for items that could be [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed III)|crafted]] by the artisans in the [[Davenport Homestead]]. Scattered across the colonies were small trinket boxes which Ratonhnhaké:ton retrieved for the sailor "[[Peg Leg]]" in exchange for letters from [[William Kidd]], helping him locate the map to Kidd's [[Shards of Eden|treasure]].<ref name="AC3" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
;''Assassin's Creed'' | ;''Assassin's Creed'' | ||
*[[Templars|Templar]] knights would sometimes be found guarding chests, however these could not be opened. | *[[Templars|Templar]] knights would sometimes be found guarding chests, however these could not be opened. | ||
;''Assassin's Creed II'' | ;''Assassin's Creed II'' | ||
*There were 330 treasure chests spread over the four cities and mountains, as well as two hidden chests in each [[ | *There were 330 treasure chests spread over the four cities and mountains, as well as two hidden chests in each [[secret location]]. | ||
*In general, the amount of [[florin]]s in each chest increased with every new city and district Ezio traveled to, presumably due to the increasing cost of weapons and [[armor]]. | *In general, the amount of [[florin]]s in each chest increased with every new city and district Ezio traveled to, presumably due to the increasing cost of weapons and [[armor]]. | ||
*Investing in the Monteriggioni well, mine and church through the [[Villa Auditore]] would grant Ezio access to two additional chests in each of the three locations. | *Investing in the Monteriggioni well, mine, and church through the [[Villa Auditore]] would grant Ezio access to two additional chests in each of the three locations. | ||
**There were also two chests in [[Villa Auditore#Ezio's room|Ezio's room]], in the top floor of the villa. These chests, despite being golden, only contained 200ƒ to 600ƒ. | **There were also two chests in [[Villa Auditore#Ezio's room|Ezio's room]], in the top floor of the villa. These chests, despite being golden, only contained 200ƒ to 600ƒ. | ||
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A treasure chest is a chest filled with treasures. Such containers could be found in a variety of locations when reliving genetic memories through the Animus or a similar device.
History
5th century BCE
During the Peloponnesian War in ancient Greece, the Spartan misthios Kassandra explored numerous locations containing chests of variable value. The most valuable, and also tending to be the best guarded, were the chests containing the wealth of the region. Occasionally, Kassandra also discovered chests containing legendary weapons, like the war-hammer which had allegedly belonged to Jason, a hero in Greek mythology.[1]
15th century
Chests in banks were protected by four armed guards, but those scattered inside cities were usually unguarded, or protected by only one or two guards. Those outside of cities however, such as in the Apennine Mountains, were not guarded at all. In Rome and Constantinople, though not usually directly guarded, nearby archers would attack Ezio if they saw him opening chests on rooftops.[2][3]
Renaissance banks typically contained two chests, and while they were always guarded by three or four men outside the doors, more guards usually patrolled nearby. Rebecca Crane once stated that although all families owned banks, the Pazzi family owned the most by far, and that breaking into them would be worthwhile. However, guards affiliated with the House of Borgia were assigned to attend the banks containing Codex pages.[2]
Art merchants also sold treasure maps that marked the locations of the chests in an entire city, or in one of its districts, with the maps varying in price. They costed between 150ƒ to 395ƒ in the city of Florence, 150ƒ in the Appennine Mountains, 285ƒ in Monteriggioni, 175ƒ to 240ƒ in Tuscany, 235ƒ to 260ƒ in Romagna, and 485ƒ to 995ƒ in Venice.[2]
18th century
During the early 18th century, the pirate Edward Kenway located a significant number of treasure chests, both guarded and buried, throughout the Caribbean.[4] Later, Edward's son, Haytham, and grandson, Ratonhnhaké:ton, also found chests located throughout New York, Boston, and the Frontier. However, these chests differed from those in Renaissance Italy by the fact that they required lockpicking to access their contents.[5]
Upon liberating the districts in Boston and New York, Ratonhnhaké:ton received the key to all the chests located within the liberated district, eliminating the need for lockpicking. Additionally, he gained the key to all Frontier chests. However, chests located inside forts always required lockpicking.[5]
Certain treasure chests were guarded by dogs. Ratonhnhaké:ton could lure them away using hunting bait, or kill them. Accompanying this, maps that detailed the chests' locations could be purchased from general stores.[5]
During the French Revolution, the Assassin Arno Dorian located chests, usually guarded and locked, scattered throughout Paris, Versailles, and Franciade. [6]
Valuable items
Aside from money, chests found in Rome could also contain a variety of trade items. These could later be sold to shops, or traded for other valuable items or equipment. They could vary between common objects, such as jars of leeches, or valuable jewelry.[3]
Chests could also be found in the many lairs of Romulus. Aside from money and valuable items, one special chest per lair could be found in its shrine, which contained one of six keys that unlocked the door to the Followers of Romulus' greatest treasure.[3]
Chests in Constantinople often contained bomb ingredients, replacing trade items.[7]
Chests in the American colonies contained recipes for items that could be crafted by the artisans in the Davenport Homestead. Scattered across the colonies were small trinket boxes which Ratonhnhaké:ton retrieved for the sailor "Peg Leg" in exchange for letters from William Kidd, helping him locate the map to Kidd's treasure.[5]
Trivia
- Assassin's Creed
- Templar knights would sometimes be found guarding chests, however these could not be opened.
- Assassin's Creed II
- There were 330 treasure chests spread over the four cities and mountains, as well as two hidden chests in each secret location.
- In general, the amount of florins in each chest increased with every new city and district Ezio traveled to, presumably due to the increasing cost of weapons and armor.
- Investing in the Monteriggioni well, mine, and church through the Villa Auditore would grant Ezio access to two additional chests in each of the three locations.
- There were also two chests in Ezio's room, in the top floor of the villa. These chests, despite being golden, only contained 200ƒ to 600ƒ.
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- In the memories "Escape From Debt" and "Follow the Money", two golden treasure chests may be found in Francesco Troche's house.
Gallery
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Edward opening a chest underwater -
Connor lockpicking a treasure chest
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed III
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
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