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[[File:ACP Treasure Massive Jade Stone.png|thumb|250px|A faceted jade]] | [[File:ACP Treasure Massive Jade Stone.png|thumb|250px|A faceted jade]] | ||
'''Jade''' refers to a variety of largely green-hued minerals, often used as sculpting material. | '''Jade''' refers to a variety of largely green-hued minerals, often used as sculpting material. | ||
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In [[China]], jade was considered to be a symbol of good fortune, same as [[pig]]s.<ref name="ACP" /> | In [[China]], jade was considered to be a symbol of good fortune, same as [[pig]]s.<ref name="ACP" /> | ||
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In 221 , Emperor [[Qin Shi Huang]]<ref>{{WP|Heirloom Seal of the Realm}}</ref> laid claim to the [[Imperial Jade Seal]], a [[Piece of Eden|Piece]] of [[Eden]] made of jade which granted its bearer the legitimacy to rule China.<ref name="Ubisoft">{{Cite web| url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/publishing/news-updates/48tAiEz3cpKf6pXh0VjvLc/assassins-creed-the-imperial-jade-seal| title=Assassin’s Creed: The Imperial Jade Seal| publisher=Ubisoft| date=21 April 2021| accessdate=22 April 2021| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422005407/https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/publishing/news-updates/48tAiEz3cpKf6pXh0VjvLc/assassins-creed-the-imperial-jade-seal| archivedate=22 April 2021}}</ref> | |||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Imperial Jade Seal]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Jade refers to a variety of largely green-hued minerals, often used as sculpting material.
History
Unknown
Both the Mayas and the Aztecs used jade as a decorative stone, whence they carved into various shapes, or used as part of mosaics.[1]
In China, jade was considered to be a symbol of good fortune, same as pigs.[1]
3rd century
In 221 , Emperor Qin Shi Huang[2] laid claim to the Imperial Jade Seal, a Piece of Eden made of jade which granted its bearer the legitimacy to rule China.[3]
18th century
During the Golden Age of Piracy in the West Indies, jade was desired for its value by lots of people, including pirates, and soldiers.[4] In search of carved jade, they were not above raiding Mayan temples, or offering rewards for it.[5]
19th century
In the Victorian era, jade was used occasionally in the crafting of weapons, namely in the blades of kukris and cane-swords .[6]
Behind the scenes
Jade Raymond, a Canadian video game executive, worked as the Producer of Assassin's Creed, and as the Executive Producer of Assassin's Creed II.
Gallery
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A ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler made of jade -
A Chinese pig amulet
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: The Imperial Jade Seal
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑
Heirloom Seal of the Realm on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed: The Imperial Jade Seal. Ubisoft (21 April 2021). Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved on 22 April 2021.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – The Treasure Hunter
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate