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[[File:DB Bear.png|thumb|250px|A black bear]]
[[File:DB Bear.png|thumb|250px|A black bear]]
'''Bears''' (Ursidae family) are {{Wiki|caniformia}}n mammals found in [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[North America|North]] and [[South America]]. They are large, typically carnivorous and extremely strong.
'''Bears''' (Ursidae family) are {{Wiki|caniformia}}n mammals found in [[Europe]], [[Asia]], and the [[Americas]]. They are large, typically carnivorous, and extremely strong.


==History==
==History==
===5th century BCE===
===5th century BCE===
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], bears inhabited various regions of [[Greece]]. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] occasionally hunted them and even tamed some. The faction known as the [[Daughters of Artemis]] used tamed bears to protect their territories and to accompany them on hunting trips.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>
Bears were endemic across [[Greece]] in ancient times. The [[Daughters of Artemis]] were able to tame bears and use them to protect their territories and assist them in hunting.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> In the early years of the [[Peloponnesian War]], a legendary gargantuan bear named [[Kallisto the Bear|Kallisto]] roamed [[Arkadia]], making her [[Constellation of Kallisto|lair]] within the [[Golden Fields]]. The leader of the Daughters of Artemis, [[Daphnae]], tasked the [[Sparta]]n ''[[mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra|Kassandra the Eagle Bearer]] to hunt down the bear and bring back her pelt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Kallisto the Bear (memory)|Kallisto the Bear]]</ref> Prior to this, Kassandra had also tracked down a member of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], [[Zoisme]] of the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]], to the den of a great white bear in [[Malis]], where she [[assassination|assassinated]] her.<ref name="The Worshippers of the Bloodline">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Worshippers of the Bloodline]]</ref>


The sharp [[Trade Goods|fangs]] of the bears were valued at 6 [[drachma]]e, while their furs, regarded as especially good for keeping warm, were valued at 42 drachmae. The skins from the bears on the island of [[Chios]] were of exceptional quality, and as such could be sold for 300 drachmae. A merchant in [[Mytilene]], [[Lesbos]], also sought the Chiot bear skin for the crafting of [[Crafted Bear Fur Armor|breastplates]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Shroud of the Bear]]</ref> The bladders of the bears were also occasionally sought by spies working for [[Athens]], to safeguard their correspondence.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Full Bladder]]</ref>
In the ancient Greek world, the taming of bears was not limited to the Daughters of Artemis. Apart from Zoisme, who lived among wild animals and was known enjoy feeding people to them,<ref name="Cult of Kosmos clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Cult of Kosmos clues]]</ref> some mercenaries also mastered the skill and kept bears as companions. Most notable among these was [[Exekias|Exekias the Legend]], who was also a Kosmos cultist and led their branch of warriors called the [[Heroes of the Cult]].<ref name="Heroes of the Cult">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Heroes of the Cult]]</ref>


Of special note among bears was [[Kallisto the Bear|Kallisto]]. She was a beast of legendary size, and made her [[Constellation of Kallisto|lair]] within the [[Golden Fields]] of [[Arkadia]]. Kassandra was tasked by the leader of the Daughters of Artemis, [[Daphnae]], to hunt down the bear and bring back her pelt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Kallisto the Bear (memory)|Kallisto the Bear]]</ref>
In another incident involving Kassandra, a crew of smugglers led by a merchant named [[Sargon]] attempted to transport an abnormally huge and aggressive white bear from [[Arkadia]] to [[Kos]]. Unfortunately for them, a storm at sea devastated the ship and ran them aground on a beach in [[Delos]]. The damage the ship sustained set the bear free from its cage, and it subsequently slaughtered the entire crew save for a lone survivor named [[Iola]]. Mindful of the Delians' severe law against the spilling of blood on their soil, the injured Iola refrained from contacting the authorities for help. She lingered around the site for a while, paying mercenaries who passed by to kill the bear for her, but none succeeded until Iola encountered the Eagle Bearer. After a vicious fight, Kassandra managed to slay the bear, but she uncovered clues from the shipwreck leading her to deduce Iola's connection to it in the process. Though she pressured Iola to reveal the whole story, she accepted her payment without reporting her to the Delians.<ref name="Grin and Bear It">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Grin and Bear It]]</ref>


One of the members of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], [[Zoisme]] of the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]], preferred living among wild animals, and eventually Kassandra found her within a [[Wild Bear|bear den]] in [[Malis]].<ref name="The Worshippers of the Bloodline">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Worshippers of the Bloodline]]</ref>
At the time, the [[trade goods|fangs]] of average bears were valued at 6 [[drachma]]e while their furs, regarded to be especially well-suited for keeping warm, were valued at 42 drachmae. The skins from the bears on the island of [[Chios]] were of exceptional quality and as such could be sold for 300 drachmae. A merchant in [[Mytilene]], [[Lesbos]] sought the Chiot bear skin for the creation of a [[Crafted Bear Fur Armor|suit of armor]].<ref name="Shroud of the Bear">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Shroud of the Bear]]</ref> The bladders of the bears were utilized by spies working for [[Athens]] to hide the correspondence they conducted.<ref name="A Full Bladder">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Full Bladder]]</ref>


===10th century===
===Scandinavia===
During her adventures throughout the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]], the [[Raven Clan]] [[Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] encountered a number of bears amongst the wildlife.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> One of the noteworthy bears she met was [[Njal]], the albino bear who was a companion to the ''[[berserkr]]'' [[Bjorn Bloodtooth]].<ref name="TheMysteriousBerserker">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Way of the Berserker]]'' − [[The Mysterious Berserker]]</ref>
During her adventures throughout the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]], the [[Raven Clan]] [[Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] encountered a number of bears amongst the wildlife.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> One of the noteworthy bears she met was [[Njal]], the albino bear who was a companion to the ''[[berserkr]]'' [[Bjorn Bloodtooth]].<ref name="TheMysteriousBerserker">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Way of the Berserker]]'' − [[The Mysterious Berserker]]</ref>


===18th century===
===American colonies===
During the events of the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]]-turned-[[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] could [[Hunting|hunt]] polar bears (''Ursus maritimus'') and black bears (''Ursus americanus''), and use the spoils to upgrade his equipment.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6M_jpmLydw  ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' Arctic Naval Gameplay Walkthrough]</ref>
Like in [[Europe]], bears in [[North America]] were hunted by [[human]]s. In the mid-18th century, the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] killed [[polar bear]]s and black bears alike, using their pelts to enhance his equipment.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6M_jpmLydw  ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' Arctic Naval Gameplay Walkthrough]</ref>  


[[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] of the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] Nation encountered a bear outside his [[Kanatahséton|village]] while hunting for his coming-of-age rite. In time, he gained the strength and agility necessary to hunt bears for their pelts and meat. He also discovered that an especially good hunting ground for bears was located in the south-west corner of the Packanack region.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>
The [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins|Louisianian Assassin]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] was once kidnapped by thugs hired by her family's business rival [[Bouché]]. During her escape, she was cornered by a penned bear, which she managed to kill despite being only armed with her [[Hidden Blade]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation|Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD]]''</ref>


During his time in the [[Frontier]], Ratonhnhaké:ton learned of a [[The Man-Eater|man-eating bear]] that had attacked a campsite nearby. He entered its cave and lured it with a fresh corpse, allowing him the opportunity to kill and skin it. He also encountered a bear on the [[Davenport Homestead]] when the farmer [[Warren]] reported his wife [[Prudence]] missing after she had gone to gather {{Wiki|Oenothera|evening primrose}} and not returned. Ratonhnhaké:ton found her cornered by a bear, and killed it before carrying her to safety.<ref name="AC3"/>
A [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] boy named [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] encountered a bear outside his [[Kanatahséton|village]] while hunting for his coming-of-age rite. In time, he gained the strength and agility necessary to hunt bears for their pelts and meat. He also discovered that an especially good hunting ground for bears was located in the south-west corner of the Packanack region.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>


The Assassin [[Aveline de Grandpré]] was once kidnapped by thugs hired by Monsieur [[Bouché]]. During her escape, she was cornered by a penned bear, which she killed despite being only armed with her [[Hidden Blade]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation|Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD]]''</ref>
Later in life as a young [[Assassin]] roaming the [[Frontier]], Ratonhnhaké:ton learned of a [[The Man-Eater|man-eating bear]] that had attacked a campsite. He entered its cave and lured it with a fresh corpse, granting him the opportunity to kill and skin it. He also once encountered a hostile bear on the [[Davenport Homestead]] when the farmer [[Warren]] reported his wife [[Prudence]] missing after she had gone to gather {{Wiki|Oenothera|evening primrose}} and not returned. Ratonhnhaké:ton found her cornered by a bear and killed it before carrying her to safety.<ref name="AC3"/>


In an alternate reality created by an [[Apple of Eden 3|Apple of Eden]], [[George Washington|King Washington]] and [[Benedict Arnold]] kept bears as pets. While working to overthrow the king in [[New York City]], Ratonhnhaké:ton undertook a spirit journey and encountered the spirit of the bear, which granted him its [[Bear Might|strength]], so he could kill multiple [[Guard|soldiers]] at once.<ref>''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]''</ref>
In a vision of an alternate reality cast by an [[Apple of Eden 3|Apple of Eden]], [[George Washington|King George Washington]] and [[Benedict Arnold]] both kept bears as pets. While working to overthrow the king in [[New York City]], Ratonhnhaké:ton undertook a spirit journey and encountered the spirit of the bear, which granted him its [[Bear Might|strength]], so he could kill multiple [[Guard|soldiers]] at once.<ref>''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]''</ref>


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', though baby bears were seen in the Frontier, they could not be killed.
In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', baby bears can be encountered in the Frontier, but they cannot be killed.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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A black bear

Bears (Ursidae family) are caniformian mammals found in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. They are large, typically carnivorous, and extremely strong.

History

5th century BCE

Bears were endemic across Greece in ancient times. The Daughters of Artemis were able to tame bears and use them to protect their territories and assist them in hunting.[1] In the early years of the Peloponnesian War, a legendary gargantuan bear named Kallisto roamed Arkadia, making her lair within the Golden Fields. The leader of the Daughters of Artemis, Daphnae, tasked the Spartan misthios Kassandra the Eagle Bearer to hunt down the bear and bring back her pelt.[2] Prior to this, Kassandra had also tracked down a member of the Cult of Kosmos, Zoisme of the Worshippers of the Bloodline, to the den of a great white bear in Malis, where she assassinated her.[3]

In the ancient Greek world, the taming of bears was not limited to the Daughters of Artemis. Apart from Zoisme, who lived among wild animals and was known enjoy feeding people to them,[4] some mercenaries also mastered the skill and kept bears as companions. Most notable among these was Exekias the Legend, who was also a Kosmos cultist and led their branch of warriors called the Heroes of the Cult.[5]

In another incident involving Kassandra, a crew of smugglers led by a merchant named Sargon attempted to transport an abnormally huge and aggressive white bear from Arkadia to Kos. Unfortunately for them, a storm at sea devastated the ship and ran them aground on a beach in Delos. The damage the ship sustained set the bear free from its cage, and it subsequently slaughtered the entire crew save for a lone survivor named Iola. Mindful of the Delians' severe law against the spilling of blood on their soil, the injured Iola refrained from contacting the authorities for help. She lingered around the site for a while, paying mercenaries who passed by to kill the bear for her, but none succeeded until Iola encountered the Eagle Bearer. After a vicious fight, Kassandra managed to slay the bear, but she uncovered clues from the shipwreck leading her to deduce Iola's connection to it in the process. Though she pressured Iola to reveal the whole story, she accepted her payment without reporting her to the Delians.[6]

At the time, the fangs of average bears were valued at 6 drachmae while their furs, regarded to be especially well-suited for keeping warm, were valued at 42 drachmae. The skins from the bears on the island of Chios were of exceptional quality and as such could be sold for 300 drachmae. A merchant in Mytilene, Lesbos sought the Chiot bear skin for the creation of a suit of armor.[7] The bladders of the bears were utilized by spies working for Athens to hide the correspondence they conducted.[8]

Scandinavia

During her adventures throughout the British Isles, the Raven Clan Viking Eivor Varinsdottir encountered a number of bears amongst the wildlife.[9] One of the noteworthy bears she met was Njal, the albino bear who was a companion to the berserkr Bjorn Bloodtooth.[10]

American colonies

Like in Europe, bears in North America were hunted by humans. In the mid-18th century, the Templar Shay Cormac killed polar bears and black bears alike, using their pelts to enhance his equipment.[11]

The Louisianian Assassin Aveline de Grandpré was once kidnapped by thugs hired by her family's business rival Bouché. During her escape, she was cornered by a penned bear, which she managed to kill despite being only armed with her Hidden Blades.[12]

A Kanien'kehá:ka boy named Ratonhnhaké:ton encountered a bear outside his village while hunting for his coming-of-age rite. In time, he gained the strength and agility necessary to hunt bears for their pelts and meat. He also discovered that an especially good hunting ground for bears was located in the south-west corner of the Packanack region.[13]

Later in life as a young Assassin roaming the Frontier, Ratonhnhaké:ton learned of a man-eating bear that had attacked a campsite. He entered its cave and lured it with a fresh corpse, granting him the opportunity to kill and skin it. He also once encountered a hostile bear on the Davenport Homestead when the farmer Warren reported his wife Prudence missing after she had gone to gather evening primrose and not returned. Ratonhnhaké:ton found her cornered by a bear and killed it before carrying her to safety.[13]

In a vision of an alternate reality cast by an Apple of Eden, King George Washington and Benedict Arnold both kept bears as pets. While working to overthrow the king in New York City, Ratonhnhaké:ton undertook a spirit journey and encountered the spirit of the bear, which granted him its strength, so he could kill multiple soldiers at once.[14]

Behind the scenes

In Assassin's Creed III, baby bears can be encountered in the Frontier, but they cannot be killed.

Gallery

Appearances

References