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Excalibur later found itself in the possession of a [[Celts|Celtic]] clan called the [[Women of the Mist]] at [[Avalon]]. The sword was used to decide on the next [[The Lady|Lady]] of Avalon, considered a sacred relic towards their people, and a necessary part of their history.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> By the 5th or 6th century, the Sword had become lodged in a stone. During that time, it was later pulled out of the stone by the young [[Britons|Briton]] leader named [[Arthur Pendragon]] who, with backing from the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|local chapter]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]],<ref name="ACV" /> used the blade to rally his people as the newly crowned high king of Britain to fight in defense of their lands against the invading [[Anglo-Saxons]].<ref name="AC2" /> However, he was later betrayed years after, ultimately leading to his death.<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Epilogue</ref><ref name="Chapter 07">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 7</ref> The sword, which was then considered one of the thirteen [[Treasures of Britain|Treasures]] of [[United Kingdom|Britain]], was then hidden in an [[Isu Barracks|Isu vault]] beneath the [[Myrddin's Cave]] in [[Hampshire|Hamtunscire]] and locked in place, only to be released by returning 12 tablets scattered throughout England representing the other Treasures to the mechanism.<ref name="ACV" /> | Excalibur later found itself in the possession of a [[Celts|Celtic]] clan called the [[Women of the Mist]] at [[Avalon]]. The sword was used to decide on the next [[The Lady|Lady]] of Avalon, considered a sacred relic towards their people, and a necessary part of their history.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> By the 5th or 6th century, the Sword had become lodged in a stone. During that time, it was later pulled out of the stone by the young [[Britons|Briton]] leader named [[Arthur Pendragon]] who, with backing from the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|local chapter]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]],<ref name="ACV" /> used the blade to rally his people as the newly crowned high king of Britain to fight in defense of their lands against the invading [[Anglo-Saxons]].<ref name="AC2" /> However, he was later betrayed years after, ultimately leading to his death.<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Epilogue</ref><ref name="Chapter 07">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 7</ref> The sword, which was then considered one of the thirteen [[Treasures of Britain|Treasures]] of [[United Kingdom|Britain]], was then hidden in an [[Isu Barracks|Isu vault]] beneath the [[Myrddin's Cave]] in [[Hampshire|Hamtunscire]] and locked in place, only to be released by returning 12 tablets scattered throughout England representing the other Treasures to the mechanism.<ref name="ACV" /> | ||
Nearly three hundred years later in the late-9th century, Excalibur was recovered and claimed by the [[Vikings|Viking | Nearly three hundred years later in the late-9th century, Excalibur was recovered and claimed by the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]],<ref name="ACV" /> a Norse clan that relocated to [[England]] to escape the rule of a [[Unification of Norway|unified]] [[Norway]] under its first king, [[Harald Fairhair]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Seas of Fate]]</ref><ref name="Chapter 07"/> | ||
In 878, Excalibur became the main focus to obtain by different groups, such as the Women of the Mist, the Order, and the [[Descendants of the Round Table]].<ref name="Chapter 06">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 6</ref> The Women of the Mist tasked their witch-warrior, [[Niamh of Argyll]], to recover Excalibur back for Avalon.<ref name="Chapter 07"/> However, at this point, the sword was in possession of ''[[jarl]]skona'' Eivor Varinsdottir, an ally of the [[Hidden Ones]]. Between the Hidden Ones [[Hytham]] and [[Marcella]] and their new initiate, Niamh, Excalibur became a symbol to control and rule all of England under one king.<ref name="Chapter 11">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 11</ref> After some time, beyond [[Hadrian's Wall]] in [[Scotland|Caledonia]], Niamh and Hytham later met and fought with Eivor, who was using Excalibur, against [[Picts|Pict]] invaders. Afterwards, Niamh sought an opportunity to take Excalibur from Eivor's possession.<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 16</ref> | In 878, Excalibur became the main focus to obtain by different groups, such as the Women of the Mist, the Order, and the [[Descendants of the Round Table]].<ref name="Chapter 06">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 6</ref> The Women of the Mist tasked their witch-warrior, [[Niamh of Argyll]], to recover Excalibur back for Avalon.<ref name="Chapter 07"/> However, at this point, the sword was in possession of ''[[jarl]]skona'' Eivor Varinsdottir, an ally of the [[Hidden Ones]]. Between the Hidden Ones [[Hytham]] and [[Marcella]] and their new initiate, Niamh, Excalibur became a symbol to control and rule all of England under one king.<ref name="Chapter 11">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 11</ref> After some time, beyond [[Hadrian's Wall]] in [[Scotland|Caledonia]], Niamh and Hytham later met and fought with Eivor, who was using Excalibur, against [[Picts|Pict]] invaders. Afterwards, Niamh sought an opportunity to take Excalibur from Eivor's possession.<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse'' – Chapter 16</ref> | ||
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Excalibur, also known in Welsh as Caladfwlch, was one of the Swords of Eden, bladed artifacts created by the Isu scientist Hephaestus to use in the fight during the War of Unification. These Pieces of Eden granted their bearers great power and leadership, and were later used by influential humans in battle.
Owners
- Isu (? – ?)[1][2]
- None, submerged in lake surrounding Avalon (? – ?)[3]
- Women of the Mist (? – 5th century)[4]
- Arthur Pendragon (fl. 5th century – c. 537)[1]
- Eivor Varinsdottir (870s[5] – 878)[4]
- Niamh of Argyll (878 – ?)[4]
History
Excalibur was created by Hephaestus, "the maker", during the Isu Era to bring about the end of the War of Unification.[2] At some point after; it was later taken to Britain in what would become England.[5]
Excalibur later found itself in the possession of a Celtic clan called the Women of the Mist at Avalon. The sword was used to decide on the next Lady of Avalon, considered a sacred relic towards their people, and a necessary part of their history.[3] By the 5th or 6th century, the Sword had become lodged in a stone. During that time, it was later pulled out of the stone by the young Briton leader named Arthur Pendragon who, with backing from the local chapter of the Order of the Ancients,[5] used the blade to rally his people as the newly crowned high king of Britain to fight in defense of their lands against the invading Anglo-Saxons.[1] However, he was later betrayed years after, ultimately leading to his death.[6][7] The sword, which was then considered one of the thirteen Treasures of Britain, was then hidden in an Isu vault beneath the Myrddin's Cave in Hamtunscire and locked in place, only to be released by returning 12 tablets scattered throughout England representing the other Treasures to the mechanism.[5]
Nearly three hundred years later in the late-9th century, Excalibur was recovered and claimed by the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan,[5] a Norse clan that relocated to England to escape the rule of a unified Norway under its first king, Harald Fairhair.[8][7]
In 878, Excalibur became the main focus to obtain by different groups, such as the Women of the Mist, the Order, and the Descendants of the Round Table.[9] The Women of the Mist tasked their witch-warrior, Niamh of Argyll, to recover Excalibur back for Avalon.[7] However, at this point, the sword was in possession of jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir, an ally of the Hidden Ones. Between the Hidden Ones Hytham and Marcella and their new initiate, Niamh, Excalibur became a symbol to control and rule all of England under one king.[10] After some time, beyond Hadrian's Wall in Caledonia, Niamh and Hytham later met and fought with Eivor, who was using Excalibur, against Pict invaders. Afterwards, Niamh sought an opportunity to take Excalibur from Eivor's possession.[11]
Excalibur was later taken by Niamh, who was later caught by Eivor, as she later ran with the sword in her possession.[12] However, both the Order and the Descendants noticed and sent out soldiers to find and kill Niamh to recover the sword. Nevertheless, an injured Niamh kept the sword safe as she carried it back to Avalon. However, due to being poisoned, Niamh ventured with the sword towards Valka's hut in Ravensthorpe.[13] Despite an incursion with a Descendants' soldier, Excalibur remained in Niamh's possession as she arrived and met with a reluctant Valka. There, Niamh admitted that Excalibur is a holy weapon to her people, like Mjölnir is to the Norse.[14] With Niamh, Excalibur was later used against a group of Descendants, who followed her to Valka's hut. Luckily, Niamh, along with Hytham and Valka, kept the sword from falling into the Descendants' hands. Afterwards, the three devised a plan to have Excalibur brought back to Avalon as Valka and Hytham wouild burn a copy to fool all of England and thus world.[15]
After some preparations, the real Excalibur was taken by Niamh to Avalon as Hytham and Valka carried the fake one towards the White Horse to burn as a means of sacrifice, during a fake chase.[16] After the burning of "Excalibur,"[17] the sword was brought back to Avalon and presented to The Lady until it glowed in the hands of Niamh.[18] Niamh was chosen to be the next Lady of Avalon. Within weeks, alongside Hytham and Valka, Excalibur remained with the Women of the Mist and Niamh's hands as she decided on what Lady to be.[19]
Weapon statistics
| Class | Rarity | Attack | Stun | Weight | Speed | Critical Precision | Perks | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear | Mythical | 156 | 160 | 14 | 43 | 96 | Heavy Finishers & Criticals blind all enemies around | Collect all Treasure of Britain tablets |
| Description | ||||||||
| A legendary sword that can only be wielded by someone who has the makings of a king. Legends say it can break anything. | ||||||||
Behind the scenes
Despite the events of Niamh retaking Excalibur, the sword is still usable by Eivor after 878.
Gallery
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Concept art -
Concept art -
Arthur draws the Sword from the Stone by Walter Crane -
Excalibur in Valhalla's inventory menu -
Eivor Varinsdottir before Excalibur -
Niamh of Argyll holding Excalibur
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (appears in Glyphs only)
- Assassin's Creed: Heresy (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed II – Glyph #5: Instruments of Power
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Reconstructed Data 003
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 12
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Epilogue
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 7
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Seas of Fate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 6
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 11
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 16
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 17
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 18
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 19
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 20
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 22
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 23
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 24
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse – Chapter 25
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