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*[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/> | *[[Arno Dorian]] (August 1794 - ?)<ref name="DK"/> | ||
*[[David Brewster]] (February 1868)<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | *[[David Brewster]] (February 1868)<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
==Abilities== | |||
Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.<ref name="DK"/> | |||
When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power, the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.<ref name="Crown of Thorns"/> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the general population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP"/> | |||
The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of [[Saint Denis of Paris]] in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the [[Saint-Denis Temple]] and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the [[Roman Empire|Romans]]. Using the Apple, he was able to make the population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.<ref name="SoP"/> | |||
In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the [[Scholar|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]] | In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the [[Scholar|Abbot]] [[Suger]] of [[Saint-Denis]]. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the [[Eagle of Suger]], a powerful sword, and later hid the artifact back in the temple.<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref> | ||
[[File:A Crown of Thorns 5.png|thumb|250px|left|The Head of Saint Denis inside the temple]] | |||
In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref> | In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] battled a group of tomb [[raiders]] sent by [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The [[Assassins|Assassin]] killed their leader, [[Philippe Rose]], and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassins]], asking them to send the Apple to [[Al Mualim (1794)|Al Mualim]] in [[Cairo]]. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.<ref name="Crown of Thorns">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref> | ||
By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the [[Piece of Eden]] to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref> | By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], and was kept by [[David Brewster]] inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another [[Apple of Eden 7|Apple of Eden]] malfunctioned, causing the [[Piece of Eden]] to detonate and collapse the laboratory.<ref name="Simple Pan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[A Simple Plan]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Head is a reference to Saint Denis becoming a {{Wiki|cephalophore}} after his martyrdom. According to his hagiography, he was so successful at converting the local populace that the Roman religious leaders had him beheaded. After his execution, Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site, which would later become the [[Basilica of Saint-Denis]]. | The Head is a reference to Saint Denis becoming a {{Wiki|cephalophore}} after his martyrdom. According to his hagiography, he was so successful at converting the local populace that the Roman religious leaders had him beheaded. After his execution, Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site, which would later become the [[Basilica of Saint-Denis]]. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
ACU Lantern.png|The unlit Head of Saint Denis | |||
Head of Saint Denis Syndicate.jpg|The Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{c|indirect mention only}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{c|indirect mention only}} | ||
== References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Isu}} | {{Isu}} | ||
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[[Category:Tools]] | [[Category:Tools]] | ||
[[Category:Precursor relics]] | [[Category:Precursor relics]] | ||
[[fr:Tête de Saint-Denis]] | [[fr:Tête de Saint-Denis]] | ||
Revision as of 21:11, 23 February 2025
The Head of Saint Denis was an ancient head-shaped lantern, which encased an Apple of Eden. Following the Apple's removal, the Head of Saint Denis became a regular, albeit self-illuminating lantern, requiring no fuel.
Owners
- Unknown succesor of Saint Denis (3rd century)[1]
- Suger of Saint-Denis (c. 1140)[2]
- Arno Dorian (August 1794 - ?)[2]
- David Brewster (February 1868)[3]
Abilities
Without the power of the Apple of Eden it housed, the Head of Saint Denis was a regular, but self-illuminating lantern which required no form of fuel to burn. Even dipping it in water would not damage or reduce its effects.[2]
When the Head of Saint Denis was fueled by the Apple of Eden's power, the artifact emitted a shimmering blue light and possessed the power to conjure up terrifying illusions which would scare people to the point where they would die from heart failure caused by the intense fear. It could also imbue weapons with a mystical power.[4]
History
The Head of Saint Denis was created by a successor of Saint Denis of Paris in the 3rd century. This person was inspired by Saint Denis' work using the Apple of Eden retrieved from the Saint-Denis Temple and sought to continue it following the saint's execution by the Romans. Using the Apple, he was able to make the general population believe that Saint Denis had walked with his head in his hands all the way to his final resting place. In time, however, the Apple began to corrupt the successor's mind and he chose to return it, along with the Head, to the temple.[1]
In the first half of the 12th century, the temple and the Head were discovered by the Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis. He used the knowledge attained from the Apple of Eden housed within the lantern to create the Eagle of Suger, a powerful sword, and later hid the artifact back in the temple.[5]
In August 1794, Arno Dorian battled a group of tomb raiders sent by Napoleon Bonaparte in order to retrieve the artifact from the Saint-Denis Temple. The Assassin killed their leader, Philippe Rose, and used the power of the Apple contained within the lantern to repel the remaining raiders. Realizing the dangers of the lantern's power should it fall into Napoleon's hands, Arno removed the Apple housed within and contacted the French Assassins, asking them to send the Apple to Al Mualim in Cairo. Upon delivering the artifact to its escort, Arno kept the relic, the Head of Saint Denis itself, as a memento.[4]
By 1868, the lantern had been obtained by the British Rite of the Templar Order, and was kept by David Brewster inside his laboratory. It was likely destroyed when the device he used to experiment on another Apple of Eden malfunctioned, causing the Piece of Eden to detonate and collapse the laboratory.[6]
Behind the scenes
The Head is a reference to Saint Denis becoming a cephalophore after his martyrdom. According to his hagiography, he was so successful at converting the local populace that the Roman religious leaders had him beheaded. After his execution, Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site, which would later become the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
Gallery
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The unlit Head of Saint Denis -
The Head of Saint Denis in Brewster's laboratory
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris (indirect mention only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Notes from Eivor's travels: "Ancient Stone Tablet 2"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – A Crown of Thorns
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Suger's Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – A Simple Plan
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