Nikolai Orelov

Nikolai Orelov was an Assassin who lived during the Russian Revolution. He is the main character of the new Assassin's Creed comic book mini-series. There will be three issues, each one concentrating on different periods of Orelov's life: as an apprentice Assassin, as a Master Assassin and as a veteran Assassin.

Biography

Orelov lived in the early 20th century, and operated mainly in Petrograd, Russia. He was once apprenticed to a more experienced Assassin.

Orelov would have at least one child and was the ancestor of the modern-day Daniel Cross.

Appearance

Orelov wore a large fur coat with the traditional Assassin's hood. He wielded one Hidden Blade, a dagger, a sabre and a rifle. He wore a sash and a baldric with the Assassins' emblem on it.

Trivia

• The name Orelov is based on the Russian surname Orlov, which means 'son of oryol', and 'oryol' means 'eagle'. It could also come from Orel, which is Slovenian for 'eagle'.

Gallery

• Orelov on horseback.
  Orelov on horseback.
• A picture of Nikolai shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
  A picture of Nikolai shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
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  A close-up of the previous photo.
• A piece of concept art shown exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
  A piece of concept art shown exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
• (From left to right) Altair, Ezio, and Nikolai.
  (From left to right) Altair, Ezio, and Nikolai.
• Possible insignia for Siberian-based Assassin Order
  Possible insignia for Siberian-based Assassin Order