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{{Quote|The elf-stone tells him to seek, and so he seeks. And when it says dig, he digs. Such a mystery!|Olav the Unlucky to Eivor Varinsdottir, discussing the reason Gorm came to Vinland.|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla|The Hunting Grounds}} | {{Quote|The elf-stone tells him to seek, and so he seeks. And when it says dig, he digs. Such a mystery!|Olav the Unlucky to Eivor Varinsdottir, discussing the reason Gorm came to Vinland.|Assassin's Creed: Valhalla|The Hunting Grounds}} | ||
During the 9th century, a Crystal Ball was acquired by the [[Order of the Ancients]] and given to the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Gorm Kjotvesson]] of the [[Wolf Clan]]. Following directions given through the artifact by [[Juno]], Gorm brought the crystal to the Americas, named [[Vinland]] by the [[Norsemen|Norse]]. While [[Olav the Unlucky]] believed the ''"elf-stone"'' told Gorm directions to ''"the door to [[Jötunheimr|Jotunheim]]"'',<ref name="The Hunting Grounds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref> in truth, Gorm and his men sought to free Juno from her imprisonment in the [[Grand Temple]], and brought [[Slavery|slave]] laborers to work in camps in pursuit of it.<ref name="Hunter of Beasts">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Hunter of Beasts]]</ref> Gorm's old rival from Norway, the [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]], tracked Gorm to Vinland with help of the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Hytham]].<ref name="The Hunting Grounds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref> There, she killed Gorm and seized the artifact, though she decided to not discover more about its purpose.<ref name="Hunter of Beasts" /> She left the artifact in the hands of [[ | During the 9th century, a Crystal Ball was acquired by the [[Order of the Ancients]] and given to the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Gorm Kjotvesson]] of the [[Wolf Clan]]. Following directions given through the artifact by [[Juno]], Gorm brought the crystal to the Americas, named [[Vinland]] by the [[Norsemen|Norse]]. While [[Olav the Unlucky]] believed the ''"elf-stone"'' told Gorm directions to ''"the door to [[Jötunheimr|Jotunheim]]"'',<ref name="The Hunting Grounds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref> in truth, Gorm and his men sought to free Juno from her imprisonment in the [[Grand Temple]], and brought [[Slavery|slave]] laborers to work in camps in pursuit of it.<ref name="Hunter of Beasts">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Hunter of Beasts]]</ref> Gorm's old rival from Norway, the [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]], tracked Gorm to Vinland with help of the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Hytham]].<ref name="The Hunting Grounds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref> There, she killed Gorm and seized the artifact, though she decided to not discover more about its purpose.<ref name="Hunter of Beasts" /> She left the artifact in the hands of [[Konwahawíhshon]] of the local [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] tribe of [[Karonhiakèn:iate']],<ref name="Hunter's Repast">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Hunter's Repast]]</ref> in whose hands it would stay for many generations.<ref name="SomethingToRemember">''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Something to Remember]]</ref> | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 9 March 2021
The Crystal Balls are Pieces of Eden that allow their wielders access to the Nexus, a place where individuals and members of the First Civilization can communicate with others across time.[1] The Crystal Balls are round in shape and possess lines and size similar to the Apples of Eden.[2]
History
Medieval period
During the 9th century, a Crystal Ball was acquired by the Order of the Ancients and given to the Viking Gorm Kjotvesson of the Wolf Clan. Following directions given through the artifact by Juno, Gorm brought the crystal to the Americas, named Vinland by the Norse. While Olav the Unlucky believed the "elf-stone" told Gorm directions to "the door to Jotunheim",[3] in truth, Gorm and his men sought to free Juno from her imprisonment in the Grand Temple, and brought slave laborers to work in camps in pursuit of it.[4] Gorm's old rival from Norway, the shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan, tracked Gorm to Vinland with help of the Hidden One Hytham.[3] There, she killed Gorm and seized the artifact, though she decided to not discover more about its purpose.[4] She left the artifact in the hands of Konwahawíhshon of the local Kanien'kehá:ka tribe of Karonhiakèn:iate',[5] in whose hands it would stay for many generations.[2]
Renaissance
During the Late Renaissance, a Crystal Ball was in the possession of the English scientist Edward Kelley, who used it during his time in the Austrian royal court to gain insight from the First Civilization. He used it in his research to develop new advances in technology, becoming the personal scientist of the Austrian ruler in the process. However, the Ball was taken by Kelley's brother to keep him from abusing its power.[6][7]
Colonial period
By the middle of the 18th century, Gorm's crystal ball remained with the Kanien'kehá:ka in Kanatahséton. It was used by Ratonhnhaké:ton to enter the Nexus, where he communicated with Juno. She directed him to become a member of the nearly-extinguished Assassin Brotherhood, with the secret intent of allowing him to come into the possession of the key to the Grand Temple.[2] Ratonhnhaké:ton later used the ball again, and Juno then told him to hide the key somewhere where nobody would find it,[8] while she knew that Ratonhnhaké:ton's descendant Desmond Miles would locate it and unlock the door inside the Grand Temple. After this final use, the artifact disintegrated into dust.[9]
Gallery
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Edward Kelley's Crystal Ball -
Oiá:ner holding a Crystal Ball -
A Crystal Ball activating the Nexus -
A Crystal Ball disintegrating
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Eivor Varinsdottir holding the Crystal Ball
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed III
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed III – Something to Remember
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Hunting Grounds
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Hunter of Beasts
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Hunter's Repast
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Noob's personal files: "Divine Science" Presentation
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Chasing Lee
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Modern day
