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At one point, the Ankh came into the hands of the [[Alamans|Alaman]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], [[Accipiter]]. He then passed it on to [[Aquilus]], who brought it back home to his father [[Lucius]]. Lucius locked it in a box, but the very same day, Lucius was killed by his associate and secret [[Templars|Templar]] [[Caius Fulvus Vultur]], who took the Ankh from the box.<ref name="French comic - Tome 2">[[Assassin's Creed (French comic)|''Assassin's Creed'' (French comic)]]: Tome 2, Aquilus</ref> | At one point, the Ankh came into the hands of the [[Alamans|Alaman]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], [[Accipiter]]. He then passed it on to [[Aquilus]], who brought it back home to his father [[Lucius]]. Lucius locked it in a box, but the very same day, Lucius was killed by his associate and secret [[Templars|Templar]] [[Caius Fulvus Vultur]], who took the Ankh from the box.<ref name="French comic - Tome 2">[[Assassin's Creed (French comic)|''Assassin's Creed'' (French comic)]]: Tome 2, Aquilus</ref> | ||
Aquilus later retook the Ankh from Lucius when he killed him. Later, when Aquilus was studying the Ankh with his Wife [[Valeria]] , they were arrested by Roman soldiers who also took the Ankh from the couple. After an assault on the convoy by Accipiter,However, Valeria was able to take the ankh fom one of the dead soldiers.She then left for [[Monteriggioni]] were she hidded the Ankh. Their it would remain hidden for almost 1800 years,before it was recovered by [[Desmond Miles]]. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (French Comic) ]]'' - Tome 3,Accipiter </ref> | Aquilus later retook the Ankh from Lucius when he killed him. Later, when Aquilus was studying the Ankh with his Wife [[Valeria]] , they were arrested by Roman soldiers who also took the Ankh from the couple. After an assault on the convoy by Accipiter,However, Valeria was able to take the ankh fom one of the dead soldiers.She then left for [[Monteriggioni]] were she hidded the Ankh. Their it would remain hidden for almost 1800 years, before it was recovered by [[Desmond Miles]]. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (French Comic) ]]'' - Tome 3,Accipiter </ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 1 December 2011
- "This cross is like a key which allowed a Traveler to pass through the Gates of Eternity..."
- ―Lucius talking about the Ankh to his son.
The Ankh was a Piece of Eden capable of healing the sick and temporarily resurrecting the dead.
History
Egypt
The Ankh was originally owned by Isis, who used its mystical powers to protect the kings of Egypt from harm. At a certain moment Osiris passed away, and Isis used the Ankh to resurrect him for one night. From the sexual intercourse that happened during that night Horus was born.[1]
Rome
200 years later, the Ankh was recovered from a pyramid by Roman plunderers, who sold it to a merchant. The Ankh switched hands many times before eventually ending up in Rome.[1]
Assassin possession
At one point, the Ankh came into the hands of the Alaman Assassin, Accipiter. He then passed it on to Aquilus, who brought it back home to his father Lucius. Lucius locked it in a box, but the very same day, Lucius was killed by his associate and secret Templar Caius Fulvus Vultur, who took the Ankh from the box.[2]
Aquilus later retook the Ankh from Lucius when he killed him. Later, when Aquilus was studying the Ankh with his Wife Valeria , they were arrested by Roman soldiers who also took the Ankh from the couple. After an assault on the convoy by Accipiter,However, Valeria was able to take the ankh fom one of the dead soldiers.She then left for Monteriggioni were she hidded the Ankh. Their it would remain hidden for almost 1800 years, before it was recovered by Desmond Miles. [3]
Trivia
- The Ankh, also known as the Key of Life or Crux Ansata, was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character which meant "eternal life". It was often worn by Egyptian gods and pharaohs.
- During the 14th century, the Assassin Lukas Zurburg suspected that the Brothers of the Cross were after the Ankh, as it was said to be located somewhere in Central Europe.
- The Ankh was said to carry the Mark of the Messenger inscribed on it.
Gallery
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The Ankh and its powers. -
Aquilus speaking with his father.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Splitter Online: Assassin's Creed Bd. 3: Accipiter
- ↑ Assassin's Creed (French comic): Tome 2, Aquilus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed (French Comic) - Tome 3,Accipiter
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