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[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg|thumb|250px|A shield depicting two ravens]]
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A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki|genus}} ''{{Wiki|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the globe. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP|Raven}}</ref>
A '''raven''' or '''crow''' is one of several species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki|genus}} ''{{Wiki|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the [[Earth|globe]]. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.<ref>{{WP|Raven}}</ref>


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
In [[Greek mythology]], a place called [[Raven's Rock]] was where [[Odysseus]] planned the demise of his wife [[Penelope]]'s suitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Ithaka: Raven's Rock</ref> Even by the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], the place was home to a sizable flock of ravens.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>
In [[Greek mythology]], a place called [[Raven's Rock]] was where [[Odysseus]] planned the demise of his wife [[Penelope]]'s suitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Ithaka: Raven's Rock</ref> Even by the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], the place was home to a sizable flock of ravens.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>


In [[Norse mythology]], [[Odin]] was said to have two ravens, [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of all the goings-on across the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>
In [[Norse mythology]], [[Odin]] was said to have two ravens, [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of all the goings-on across the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>


==History==
==History==
While travelling through the [[Nine Realms|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]] – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>
While travelling through the [[Nine Realms|Realm]] of [[Svartálfaheimr]] in the days leading up to the [[Great Catastrophe]], Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect [[feather]]s from to upgrade the [[Hugr-Rip]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref> Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' – [[Database: Giant Raven]]</ref>


During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> Eivor was also a member of the [[Raven Clan]], whose settlement was named [[Ravensthorpe]].
During the 9th century, a raven named [[Sýnin]] accompanied the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] on her journeys throughout [[Norway]], [[England]],<ref name="ACV"/> [[Ireland]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> and [[Francia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> Eivor was also a member of the [[Raven Clan]], whose settlement was named [[Ravensthorpe]].<ref name="ACV" />


In the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref>
During the [[Renaissance]], at the underground arenas of [[Rome]], [[Corvo Antonelli]] was an unofficial [[gladiator]] champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Corvo Antonelli]]</ref> In the early 16th century, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order|Italian Templars]] [[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Sirus Favero]] were in command of an "Assassin troop" called the [[Crows]], whom they used in their [[Assassin-Templar War|war]] against the [[Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Crows]]</ref>


In the 16th century Renaissance, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order|Italian Templars]] [[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Sirus Favero]] own an "Assassin troop" named [[Crows]] to against the [[Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Crows]]</ref>
Similarly to [[Pigeon coop|pigeons]], ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a [[Shimazu clan|Shimazu]] [[ninja]], mortally wounded in an ambush by the [[Zhawang Corporation|Zhang Wei Union]], gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to [[Jeong]]'s ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86|Episode 86]]</ref>


In the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>
During the [[Victorian era]], ravens were a common sight in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''</ref>


== Cultural significance==
==Cultural significance==
As a black bird, raven has been used throughout [[human]] history to highlight the darkness of a person's hair.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Crewless]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 4 – Frater V.O.V.]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Cartouche Memoir 2]]</ref>
As a black bird, the raven has been used throughout [[human]] history to highlight the darkness of a person's hair.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Crewless]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 4 – Frater V.O.V.]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Cartouche Memoir 2]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">
ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png|Eivor with Sýnin
ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above
ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg|Raven sails of a [[longship]] and Sýnin flying above
ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png|Eivor with Sýnin
ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg|A member of Crows
ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg|A member of the Crows
ACFT - Ravens feasting.png|Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
ACFT - Jeong receiving the message.png|A raven delivering a message to Admiral Jeong
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==References==
==References==
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A shield depicting two ravens

A raven or crow is one of several species of birds belonging to the genus Corvus. Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the globe. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.[1]

Mythology

In Greek mythology, a place called Raven's Rock was where Odysseus planned the demise of his wife Penelope's suitors.[2] Even by the time of the Peloponnesian War, the place was home to a sizable flock of ravens.[3]

In Norse mythology, Odin was said to have two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who kept him informed of all the goings-on across the Nine Realms.[4]

History

While travelling through the Realm of Svartálfaheimr in the days leading up to the Great Catastrophe, Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect feathers from to upgrade the Hugr-Rip.[5] Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.[6]

During the 9th century, a raven named Sýnin accompanied the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir on her journeys throughout Norway, England,[4] Ireland,[7] and Francia.[8] Eivor was also a member of the Raven Clan, whose settlement was named Ravensthorpe.[4]

During the Renaissance, at the underground arenas of Rome, Corvo Antonelli was an unofficial gladiator champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".[9] In the early 16th century, the Italian Templars Cesare Borgia and Sirus Favero were in command of an "Assassin troop" called the Crows, whom they used in their war against the Assassins.[10]

Similarly to pigeons, ravens could be used to deliver messages across large distances. Such was the case in 1725, when a Shimazu ninja, mortally wounded in an ambush by the Zhang Wei Union, gave a note to a raven that had come to feed on the ninja's lifeless bodies. This raven subsequently flew to Jeong's ship, where the admiral received the message and learned about the ninja's devastating defeat.[11]

During the Victorian era, ravens were a common sight in London.[12][13]

Cultural significance

As a black bird, the raven has been used throughout human history to highlight the darkness of a person's hair.[14][15][16][17]

Gallery

  • Eivor with Sýnin
    Eivor with Sýnin
  • Raven sails of a longship and Sýnin flying above
    Raven sails of a longship and Sýnin flying above
  • The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
    The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
  • A member of the Crows
    A member of the Crows
  • Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
    Ravens feasting on the corpses of Shimazu ninja
  • A raven delivering a message to Admiral Jeong
    A raven delivering a message to Admiral Jeong

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Raven on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Ithaka: Raven's Rock
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök – Database: Giant Raven
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Database: Corvo Antonelli
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Identity – Database: Crows
  11. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 86
  12. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
  13. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper
  14. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Crewless
  15. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston
  16. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 4 – Frater V.O.V.
  17. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Cartouche Memoir 2
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