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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 containers could be found in a variety of locations when reliving [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] through the [[Animus]] or a similar device.
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.
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==History==
==History==
===5th century BCE===
===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 name="Odyssey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], 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: Odyssey]]''</ref>
 
===1st century BCE===
Durings his travels in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]], the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] found numerous treasure chests, typically inside military camps and [[fort]]s, which contained weapons and pieces of gear, ranging from [[sword]]s to [[bow]]s and [[shield]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>
 
===9th century===
While exploring the city of [[Baghdad]] and its surrounding areas, the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] came across chests containing money, tools to replenish his inventory, and, in some rare instances, pieces of gear, including new [[Wardrobe of Basim Ibn Ishaq|outfits]]. Some of these chests were more secure than others and could only be unlocked using [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
 
[[File:ACV Settling Down 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Eivor and Dag opening a treasure chest]]
During her travels in [[Norway]], the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]], [[Francia]], and [[Vinland]], the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] found numerous chests containing money and valuable [[Trade Goods (Valhalla)|trading items]]. Occasionally, Eivor also discovered chests containing legendary weapons, like a [[The Morrigan's Guard|shield]] rumored to have belonged to the goddess [[Morrigan (Isu)|Morrígan]]. During her [[raid]]s of well-guarded forts, military camps, and abbeys, Eivor encountered large chests containing supplies that could be used to [[Renovation|renovate]] her settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]], or rare resources like [[Carbon ingot|carbon]], [[nickel]], and [[tungsten]] ingots, used to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Valhalla)|upgrade]] her gear. Because of their size, these chests could only be opened with the help of one of Eivor's fellow [[Raven Clan|clanmates]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>


===15th century===
===15th century===
[[File:AC2 Bank Guards.png|thumb|left|250px|A group of Borgia guards protecting a bank]]
Chests in [[bank]]s were protected by four armed [[guard]]s, 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 Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] if they saw him opening chests on rooftops.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>
Chests in [[bank]]s were protected by four armed [[guard]]s, 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 Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] if they saw him opening chests on rooftops.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>


[[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 [[House of Pazzi|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 [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex|Codex]] pages.<ref name="AC2" />
[[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 [[House of Pazzi|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 [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex|Codex]] pages.<ref name="AC2" />


[[Art merchant]]s 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]].<ref name="AC2" />
[[File:AC2 Bank Guards.png|thumb|250px|A group of Borgia guards protecting a bank]]
[[Art merchant]]s 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 150[[Florin|ƒ]] 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]].<ref name="AC2" />
 
During the ''[[Reconquista]]'', the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Assassins]] found numerous treasure chests in the locations they visited, which contained money and other valuable items, like metals used to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Rebellion)|upgrade]] their gear. To access a treasure chest, the Assassins typically had to deviate from their main path and defeat the soldiers guarding the chest, as well as break or pick its lock.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref>
 
Additionally, an [[Aguilar's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] that was recovered by the Assassin [[Aguilar de Nerha]] was stored in a small, ornate chest.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>
 
===16th century===
During the late [[Sengoku period]], the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] members [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] found numerous chests scattered around [[Japan]] containing money, trade goods, and resources that could be used to renovate their [[Tomiko's Homestead|hideout]]. Larger chests, like those found in ''{{Wiki|kofun}}s'' and castles, always contained legendary pieces of gear, but were also more difficult to access. For instance, castle chests could only be unlocked using keys gained from assassinating the castle's [[samurai]] ''daisho''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>


===18th century===
===18th century===
[[File:AC4 Treasure Chest.png|thumb|250px|Edward Kenway opening a buried chest]]
[[File:AC4 Treasure Chest.png|thumb|250px|left|Edward opening a buried chest]]
During the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] located a significant number of treasure chests, both guarded and buried, throughout the [[Caribbean]].<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> Later, Edward's son, [[Haytham Kenway|Haytham]], and grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], also found chests located throughout [[New York City|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.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>
During the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] located a significant number of treasure chests, both guarded and buried, throughout the [[Caribbean]]. Some chests were found inside underwater [[shipwreck]]s and contained schematics to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)|upgrade]] Edward's ship, the ''[[Jackdaw]]''.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>
 
Edward's son, [[Haytham Kenway]], and grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], also found chests located throughout [[New York City|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.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>


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]]
[[File:Arno Opening Chest.jpg|thumb|250px|Arno 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" />
Certain treasure chests were guarded by [[dog]]s. Ratonhnhaké:ton could lure them away using [[hunting]] [[bait]], or kill theanm. 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>
===19th century===
During their time in [[London]] in 1868, the twin Assassins [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] came across a number of chests, usually on rooftops or inside buildings, which needed to be lockpicked and contained money, pieces of gear, or schematics to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)|upgrade]] the twins' already existing gear.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>


==Valuable items==
==Valuable items==
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="ACB" />
[[File:Sixth day 25.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio opening a shrine's treasure chest in a lair of Romulus]]
[[File:Sixth day 25.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio opening a shrine's treasure chest in a lair of Romulus]]
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]]' greatest [[Armor of Brutus|treasure]].<ref name="ACB" />
 
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 name="ACR" />


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" />
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" />
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ACOD Spartan army chest.png|Concept art of a [[Spartan army]] treasure chest
ACOD Spartan army chest.png|Concept art of a [[Spartan army]] treasure chest
AC Identity - Italian Assassin opening a chest.png|An Italian Assassin opening a chest
AC Identity - Italian Assassin opening a chest.png|An Italian Assassin opening a chest
AC4 Underwater Chest.png|Edward opening a chest underwater
AC3 Chest lockpick.png|Connor lockpicking a treasure chest
ACREB Treasure Chest.png|A chest during the ''Reconquista''
ACREB Treasure Chest.png|A chest during the ''Reconquista''
ACfilm Apple chest.png|Aguilar's Apple and the chest it rested in
ACfilm Apple chest.png|Aguilar's Apple and the chest it rested in
Alan Rikkin reaching for Aguilar's Apple.png|Aguilar's Apple in a metal chest covered in Templar crosses
Alan Rikkin reaching for Aguilar's Apple.png|Aguilar's Apple in a metal chest covered in Templar crosses
AC4 Underwater Chest.png|Edward opening a chest underwater
AC3 Chest lockpick.png|Connor lockpicking a treasure chest
ACS Jacob lockpicking.png|Jacob unlocking a locked chest
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
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A treasure chest in Rome

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, 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]

1st century BCE

Durings his travels in Ptolemaic Egypt, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa found numerous treasure chests, typically inside military camps and forts, which contained weapons and pieces of gear, ranging from swords to bows and shields.[2]

9th century

While exploring the city of Baghdad and its surrounding areas, the Hidden One Basim Ibn Ishaq came across chests containing money, tools to replenish his inventory, and, in some rare instances, pieces of gear, including new outfits. Some of these chests were more secure than others and could only be unlocked using Khidmah Tokens.[3]

Eivor and Dag opening a treasure chest

During her travels in Norway, the British Isles, Francia, and Vinland, the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir found numerous chests containing money and valuable trading items. Occasionally, Eivor also discovered chests containing legendary weapons, like a shield rumored to have belonged to the goddess Morrígan. During her raids of well-guarded forts, military camps, and abbeys, Eivor encountered large chests containing supplies that could be used to renovate her settlement of Ravensthorpe, or rare resources like carbon, nickel, and tungsten ingots, used to upgrade her gear. Because of their size, these chests could only be opened with the help of one of Eivor's fellow clanmates.[4]

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.[5][6][7]

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.[5]

A group of Borgia guards protecting a bank

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.[5]

During the Reconquista, the Spanish Assassins found numerous treasure chests in the locations they visited, which contained money and other valuable items, like metals used to upgrade their gear. To access a treasure chest, the Assassins typically had to deviate from their main path and defeat the soldiers guarding the chest, as well as break or pick its lock.[8]

Additionally, an Apple of Eden that was recovered by the Assassin Aguilar de Nerha was stored in a small, ornate chest.[9]

16th century

During the late Sengoku period, the Kakushiba ikki members Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke found numerous chests scattered around Japan containing money, trade goods, and resources that could be used to renovate their hideout. Larger chests, like those found in kofuns and castles, always contained legendary pieces of gear, but were also more difficult to access. For instance, castle chests could only be unlocked using keys gained from assassinating the castle's samurai daisho.[10]

18th century

Edward opening a buried chest

During the early 18th century, the pirate Edward Kenway located a significant number of treasure chests, both guarded and buried, throughout the Caribbean. Some chests were found inside underwater shipwrecks and contained schematics to upgrade Edward's ship, the Jackdaw.[11]

Edward's son, Haytham Kenway, 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.[12]

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.[12]

Arno opening a chest

Certain treasure chests were guarded by dogs. Ratonhnhaké:ton could lure them away using hunting bait, or kill theanm. Accompanying this, maps that detailed the chests' locations could be purchased from general stores.[12]

During the French Revolution, the Assassin Arno Dorian located chests, usually guarded and locked, scattered throughout Paris, Versailles, and Franciade.[13]

19th century

During their time in London in 1868, the twin Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye came across a number of chests, usually on rooftops or inside buildings, which needed to be lockpicked and contained money, pieces of gear, or schematics to upgrade the twins' already existing gear.[14]

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.[6]

Ezio opening a shrine's treasure chest in a lair of Romulus

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.[6]

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.[12]

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

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