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A '''dragon''' is a mythological animal found in many folklore and other mythologies. They are often described and depicted as a massive reptilian species with scales, horns, claws, and the ability to breathe fire from their mouth. A unique type of dragon is the {{Wiki|Chinese dragon}}, which in contrast to its European "brethren", is wingless, more serpentine in nature than {{Wiki|Lizard|lacertilian}}, and seen as incredibly wise<ref name="Dragon">{{WP|Dragon}}</ref> rather than destructive.<ref name="EuropeDragon">{{WP|European dragon}}</ref>
A '''dragon''' is a mythological animal found in many folklore and other mythologies. They are often described and depicted as a massive reptilian species with scales, horns, long tails, and claws. The ability to breathe fire from their mouth and fly with expansive wings iconic trait of many [[Europe]]an dragons, who were generally portrayed as enormous, destructive beasts which hoarded treasure and threatened human settlements.<ref name="Western Dragons">Allen, Judy. (2005) "Dragons in the West". ''Fantasy Encyclopedia''. Boston: Kingfisher Publications Plc., pp. 54-55.</ref> In contrast, dragons in [[Asia|East Asia]] are depicted as serpentine and wingless—albeit still possessing the power of flight—and are revered as wise and benevolent entities.<ref name="Eastern Dragons">Allen, Judy. (2005) "Dragons in the East". ''Fantasy Encyclopedia''. Boston: Kingfisher Publications Plc., pp. 52-53.</ref> They are far more symbolic of water and the power of nature,<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> as their activities are believed to bring rain to farmers or unleash thunderous storms.<ref name="Eastern Dragons" />


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
In [[Norse mythology]], the dragon [[Níðhǫggr]] was said to gnaw on the roots of [[Yggdrasil]] it lived between and only speak with the [[squirrel]] [[Ratatosk]]r, who reportedly would run along the tree between Níðhǫggr and the {{Wiki|Veðrfölnir and eagle|eagle}} at the top to convey gossip and other messages.<ref name="Ratatoskr">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ratatoskr]]</ref> The [[dwarf]] [[Fafnir]] also turned into a dragon to covetously guard the cursed ring [[Andvaranaut]] and his mountain of [[gold]],<ref name="Fafnir">{{WP|Fafnir}}</ref> until the hero Sigurd stabbed him from behind and killed him.<ref name="TheHuntingGrounds">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref>  
In [[Norse mythology]], the dragon [[Níðhǫggr]] was said to gnaw on the roots of [[Yggdrasil]] it lived between and only speak with the [[squirrel]] [[Ratatosk]]r, who reportedly would run along the tree between Níðhǫggr and the {{Wiki|Veðrfölnir and eagle|eagle}} at the top to convey gossip and other messages.<ref name="Ratatoskr">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Ratatoskr]]</ref> The [[dwarf]] [[Fafnir]] also turned into a dragon to covetously guard the cursed ring [[Andvaranaut]] and his mountain of [[gold]],<ref name="Fafnir">{{WP|Fafnir}}</ref> until the hero Sigurd stabbed him from behind and killed him.<ref name="TheHuntingGrounds">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Hunting Grounds]]</ref>


==Iconography==
==Iconography==
During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] met [[Erik Loyalskull]], a proud member of [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]'s [[Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok|Lost Drengir]] who carried the spear [[Fafnir's Fang]], which was named for the slain dragon.<ref name="LostDrengir">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref>
During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] met [[Erik Loyalskull]], a proud member of [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]'s [[Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok|Lost Drengir]] who carried the spear [[Fafnir's Fang]], which was named for the slain dragon.<ref name="LostDrengir">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok]]</ref>


In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Alonzo Batilla]] bought the [[brig]] ''[[Dragon (ship)|Dragon]]'' and collected a [[Alonzo Batilla's treasures|holy figurine]] of a Chinese dragon.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> Later that same century, the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] regularly visited the [[Green Dragon Tavern]] in northern [[Boston]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> Around the same time during the [[France|French]] [[French Revolution|Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|Parisian Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] acquired a [[The Iron Dragon|rifle]] named [[The Iron Dragon]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>
In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Alonzo Batilla]] bought the [[brig]] ''[[Dragon (ship)|Dragon]]'' and collected a [[Alonzo Batilla's treasures|holy figurine]] of a Chinese dragon.<ref name="ACP" /> Later that same century, the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] regularly visited the [[Green Dragon Tavern]] in northern [[Boston]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> Around the same time during the [[France|French]] [[French Revolution|Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|Parisian Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] acquired a [[The Iron Dragon|rifle]] named [[The Iron Dragon]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>


In 1868, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] twins [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] were gifted the [[Flame Dragon Cane-sword|Flame Dragon]] and [[Jade Dragon Cane-sword|Jade Dragon]] [[cane-sword]]s from their [[London]] underworld contact [[Robert Topping]], both of which had handles carved in the shape of Chinese dragons.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>
In 1868, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] twins [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] were gifted the [[Flame Dragon Cane-sword|Flame Dragon]] and [[Jade Dragon Cane-sword|Jade Dragon]] [[cane-sword]]s from their [[London]] underworld contact [[Robert Topping]], both of which had handles carved in the shape of Chinese dragons.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

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A dragon is a mythological animal found in many folklore and other mythologies. They are often described and depicted as a massive reptilian species with scales, horns, long tails, and claws. The ability to breathe fire from their mouth and fly with expansive wings iconic trait of many European dragons, who were generally portrayed as enormous, destructive beasts which hoarded treasure and threatened human settlements.[1] In contrast, dragons in East Asia are depicted as serpentine and wingless—albeit still possessing the power of flight—and are revered as wise and benevolent entities.[2] They are far more symbolic of water and the power of nature,[3] as their activities are believed to bring rain to farmers or unleash thunderous storms.[2]

Mythology

In Norse mythology, the dragon Níðhǫggr was said to gnaw on the roots of Yggdrasil it lived between and only speak with the squirrel Ratatoskr, who reportedly would run along the tree between Níðhǫggr and the eagle at the top to convey gossip and other messages.[4] The dwarf Fafnir also turned into a dragon to covetously guard the cursed ring Andvaranaut and his mountain of gold,[5] until the hero Sigurd stabbed him from behind and killed him.[6]

Iconography

During the 9th century, Eivor Varinsdottir met Erik Loyalskull, a proud member of Ragnar Lothbrok's Lost Drengir who carried the spear Fafnir's Fang, which was named for the slain dragon.[7]

In the early 18th century, the pirate Alonzo Batilla bought the brig Dragon and collected a holy figurine of a Chinese dragon.[3] Later that same century, the Colonial Rite of the Templar Order regularly visited the Green Dragon Tavern in northern Boston.[8] Around the same time during the French Revolution, the Parisian Assassin Arno Dorian acquired a rifle named The Iron Dragon.[9]

In 1868, the British Assassin twins Evie and Jacob Frye were gifted the Flame Dragon and Jade Dragon cane-swords from their London underworld contact Robert Topping, both of which had handles carved in the shape of Chinese dragons.[10]

Animus mods

In 2020, while reliving Eivor's genetic memories through the Portable Animus HR-8.5, the Assassin Layla Hassan modified the Animus interface to allow for a variety of skins to be applied to Eivor's horse:

Image Name Description Availability
Firedrake A much larger member of the drake family, having grown enough to bear a rider upon it's back... if the rider can muster enough courage to try that is. Reda's Shop or Dragon Knight Pack

Layla also included in her Animus the option to change the appearance of Eivor's raven Sýnin to look like a drakeling,[11] a wyrmling,[12] an ice dragon called Nepja,[13] a dragon called Ormr,[14] or a dragon called Scales.[15] Layla later added the digital models of the shield Dragonguard and two gear sets for her sessions as Eivor as well.[16]

Gallery

  • Concept art of a dragon head shaped Greek fire emitter
    Concept art of a dragon head shaped Greek fire emitter
  • A holy figurine of a Chinese dragon
    A holy figurine of a Chinese dragon
  • The Jade Dragon Cane-Sword
    The Jade Dragon Cane-Sword
  • The Flame Dragon Cane-Sword
    The Flame Dragon Cane-Sword
  • Scales Animus mod for Sýnin
    Scales Animus mod for Sýnin

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Allen, Judy. (2005) "Dragons in the West". Fantasy Encyclopedia. Boston: Kingfisher Publications Plc., pp. 54-55.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Allen, Judy. (2005) "Dragons in the East". Fantasy Encyclopedia. Boston: Kingfisher Publications Plc., pp. 52-53.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Pirates
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: Ratatoskr
  5. ↑ Fafnir on Wikipedia
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Hunting Grounds
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Lost Drengir of Ragnar Lothbrok
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed III
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
  11. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dragon Knight Pack
  12. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Knight of the Round Table Pack
  13. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Niflheim Pack
  14. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Jormungandr Pack
  15. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dark Knight Pack
  16. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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