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[[File:ACU A Crown of Thorns 1.jpg|thumb|250px|Arno Dorian using a lantern while exploring the Saint-Denis caverns]] | |||
'''Lanterns''' are portable sources of light used to illuminate caves, [[tunnel]]s, | '''Lanterns''' are portable sources of light used to illuminate caves, [[tunnel]]s, and other dark spaces. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Ming dynasty=== | ===Ming dynasty=== | ||
During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s among the [[Ming military]] carried lanterns, which they used on their patrols to search [[hiding spot]]s for any unwanted individuals attempting to enter prohibited areas.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s among the [[Ming military]] carried lanterns, which they used on their patrols to search [[hiding spot]]s for any unwanted individuals attempting to enter prohibited areas.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | ||
===Golden Age of Piracy=== | |||
In 1725, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] tried to destroy a [[Far East Company]] [[ship]] illegally [[smuggling]] [[opium]] into [[Macau]] by emptying a barrel of [[gunpowder]] and then igniting it with a lantern. After his attempt was thwarted by the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 19|Episode 19]]</ref> Edward instead shot a lantern on the ship's deck, causing burning oil to spill and ignite a nearby firework.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 20|Episode 20]]</ref> This signaled his allies [[John Young]] and [[Mustafa|Rupiya]] to sink the ship using their [[cannon]]s while Edward escaped to safety.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 21|Episode 21]]</ref> | |||
===American Revolution=== | ===American Revolution=== | ||
Both [[Haytham Kenway]], the first [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Templars]], and | Both Edward's son [[Haytham Kenway]], the first [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Templars]], and grandson [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], a [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassin]], used lanterns to navigate [[Freemasons|Freemason]] tunnels underneath [[Boston]] and [[New York City|New York]], and to solve puzzles in order to unlock new fast-travel locations.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
===French Revolution=== | ===French Revolution=== | ||
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<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
ACC China DB Lantern Guard.png|A lantern guard in the Ming military | ACC China DB Lantern Guard.png|A lantern guard in the Ming military | ||
ACIII-LyingLow 1.png|Ratonhnhaké:ton | ACFT - Edward shooting the lantern.png|Edward Kenway shooting a lantern | ||
ACIII-LyingLow 1.png|Ratonhnhaké:ton leading Samuel Adams through the Masonic tunnels | |||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' | ||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:44, 10 June 2025
Lanterns are portable sources of light used to illuminate caves, tunnels, and other dark spaces.
History[edit | edit source]
Ming dynasty[edit | edit source]
During the Ming dynasty, certain soldiers among the Ming military carried lanterns, which they used on their patrols to search hiding spots for any unwanted individuals attempting to enter prohibited areas.[1]
Golden Age of Piracy[edit | edit source]
In 1725, the British Assassin Edward Kenway tried to destroy a Far East Company ship illegally smuggling opium into Macau by emptying a barrel of gunpowder and then igniting it with a lantern. After his attempt was thwarted by the Japanese Templar Shimazu Saito,[2] Edward instead shot a lantern on the ship's deck, causing burning oil to spill and ignite a nearby firework.[3] This signaled his allies John Young and Rupiya to sink the ship using their cannons while Edward escaped to safety.[4]
American Revolution[edit | edit source]
Both Edward's son Haytham Kenway, the first Grand Master of the Colonial Templars, and grandson Ratonhnhaké:ton, a Colonial Assassin, used lanterns to navigate Freemason tunnels underneath Boston and New York, and to solve puzzles in order to unlock new fast-travel locations.[5]
French Revolution[edit | edit source]
The French Assassin Arno Dorian used lanterns to find his way around the caves underneath Saint-Denis, clearing the way of bats and insects. If Arno were to fall into water, his lantern would be spoiled until he dipped it in oil. Arno also used the Head of Saint-Denis as a lantern, which did not have to be dipped in oil.[6]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A lantern guard in the Ming military -
Edward Kenway shooting a lantern -
Ratonhnhaké:ton leading Samuel Adams through the Masonic tunnels
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]