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After his death, Arthur Pendragon became an important part of folklore all over England. Thus the [[Assassin]] [[Shaun Hastings]] had this to say in 2020: "In England, 'local lore' always gets back to Arthur somehow".<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Database: Stiperstanas]]</ref> In addition, a 9th century manuscript claimed that a hero named Winniwulf Seaxdottir arrived in England to try to rival Arthur Pendragon for the title of "Ruler of the Britons", a title which she claimed was hers. They drank at the meadhall, fought two dragons, and then struck each other with so many blows it became known as the "Night of Many Blows." One sword was lodged in her back during this battle and remained there for her entire life.Pendragon tired of her poems and left, stating, "She is too strong in drink, in word, and in battle. She will kill us all."<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – Note: Scroll Reeking of Lost Heroism</ref> | |||
During the 870s, Arthur's note and sword were retrieved by the [[Shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] after gathering eleven tablet inscribed with depictions of the [[Treasures of Britain]].<ref name="ACV" /> | During the 870s, Arthur's note and sword were retrieved by the [[Shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] after gathering eleven tablet inscribed with depictions of the [[Treasures of Britain]].<ref name="ACV" /> | ||
Later, there was a wine named after Arthur, which was called ''[[Merlin]] & Arthur Imperial Stout''. In 2015, | Later, there was a wine named after Arthur, which was called ''[[Merlin]] & Arthur Imperial Stout''. In 2015, Shaun Hastings tasted this wine and then wrote a [[Database: Merlin & Arthur Imperial Stout|tasting note]].<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Merlin & Arthur Imperial Stout]]</ref> | ||
In 2012, [[Clay Kaczmarek]] included {{Wiki|Walter Crane}}'s illustration of Arthur pulling out the sword in the stone in a [[Glyphs|set of puzzles]] he had hidden within the [[Animus]] for his successor, [[Desmond Miles]] to find. Desmond did so in September of that year,<ref name="The Desmond Files">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]</ref> uncovering Clay's message suggesting that the sword of Arthur was in fact a Sword of [[Eden]].<ref name="Glyph" /> | In 2012, [[Clay Kaczmarek]] included {{Wiki|Walter Crane}}'s illustration of Arthur pulling out the sword in the stone in a [[Glyphs|set of puzzles]] he had hidden within the [[Animus]] for his successor, [[Desmond Miles]] to find. Desmond did so in September of that year,<ref name="The Desmond Files">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]</ref> uncovering Clay's message suggesting that the sword of Arthur was in fact a Sword of [[Eden]].<ref name="Glyph" /> | ||
Revision as of 04:43, 2 April 2021
King Arthur Pendragon (fl. 5th century – c. 537) was a Briton leader who led the defence of his people against the Anglo-Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. He was also a leader of the Order of the Ancients.
Biography
According to legend, Arthur possessed a sacred sword called Excalibur which he pulled from a stone as a young man that proved he was the Britons one true high king.[1] Arthur was also in possession of a mantle that allegedly had the ability to turn the user invisible.[2] Arthur used Excalibur to rally his people as their newly crowned high king of Britain to fight in defense of their lands against the invading Anglo-Saxons.[3] At some point following this, he had his sword placed within an ancient structure beneath Stonehenge with an accompanying note hoping that whoever-so found Excalibur it would serve them well.[2]
He was later betrayed by those he loved years later, which ultimately led to his death at the end of the battle of Camlann.[3]
Legacy
After his death, Arthur Pendragon became an important part of folklore all over England. Thus the Assassin Shaun Hastings had this to say in 2020: "In England, 'local lore' always gets back to Arthur somehow".[4] In addition, a 9th century manuscript claimed that a hero named Winniwulf Seaxdottir arrived in England to try to rival Arthur Pendragon for the title of "Ruler of the Britons", a title which she claimed was hers. They drank at the meadhall, fought two dragons, and then struck each other with so many blows it became known as the "Night of Many Blows." One sword was lodged in her back during this battle and remained there for her entire life.Pendragon tired of her poems and left, stating, "She is too strong in drink, in word, and in battle. She will kill us all."[5]
During the 870s, Arthur's note and sword were retrieved by the Shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir after gathering eleven tablet inscribed with depictions of the Treasures of Britain.[2]
Later, there was a wine named after Arthur, which was called Merlin & Arthur Imperial Stout. In 2015, Shaun Hastings tasted this wine and then wrote a tasting note.[6]
In 2012, Clay Kaczmarek included Walter Crane's illustration of Arthur pulling out the sword in the stone in a set of puzzles he had hidden within the Animus for his successor, Desmond Miles to find. Desmond did so in September of that year,[7] uncovering Clay's message suggesting that the sword of Arthur was in fact a Sword of Eden.[1]
In 2016, Alan Rikkin was of the opinion that Arthur's view of the Templars' role was idealistic and misguided, seeing his failure as proof that the Order was meant to follow a different path in the 21st century.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (appears in Glyphs only)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Heresy (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first identified as Arthur Pendragon)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed II – Glyph 5: "Instruments of Power"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Epilogue
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: Stiperstanas
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Note: Scroll Reeking of Lost Heroism
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Merlin & Arthur Imperial Stout
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Initiates – The Desmond Files
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