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[[File:ACIII-ShardofEden 1.png|thumb|150px|A Ring of Eden]] | [[File:ACIII-ShardofEden 1.png|thumb|150px|A Ring of Eden]] | ||
The '''Rings of Eden''' are ring-like [[Pieces of Eden]], which were invented by the [[Isu]] to serve as personal shields for their wearers. The Rings project an electromagnetic field which | The '''Rings of Eden''' are ring-like [[Pieces of Eden]], which were invented by the [[Isu]] to serve as personal shields for their wearers. | ||
The Rings project an electromagnetic field which deflect magnetic projectiles and as energy-based weapons discharges. The Rings do not grant the wearer complete immunity, however and were sometimes used, by the Isu, in conjunction with a shielding device. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In the decades preceding the [[ | In the decades preceding the [[Great Catastrophe]], the Isu attempted to adapt the principles behind the Rings to create a shield that could protect the whole planet from the impending cataclysm. However, they didn't have the time or resources to make even a large enough shield to safeguard a single city, and so they abandoned the research for other, more favorable solutions.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
During the late 17th century, a Ring came into the possession of the renowned privateer-turned-[[Piracy|pirate]] [[William Kidd]], and its ability to deflect metal or, more specifically, lead [[Firearms|musket balls]], contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on [[Oak Island]], to keep it safe from [[Templars|Templar]] forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location, and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the British and executed.<ref name="AC3"/> | |||
Years later, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", who sat near the docks of his ship, and, along with [[Robert Faulkner]], traveled to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's whiskey flask out of his hand.<ref name"Oak Island">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' - [[Oak Island (memory)|Oak Island]]</ref> | |||
During this time a number of Rings, alongside other Isu artifacts, were discoverd in the tunnels beneath [[Chichen Itza]] during [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archeological digs.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' - [[AE files:Crypto-History: Locations]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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**The Ring's effect could also be observed on [[Desmond Miles]] after he had relived the memory in which Connor found it. | **The Ring's effect could also be observed on [[Desmond Miles]] after he had relived the memory in which Connor found it. | ||
*The Ring shares many features with the rings of Neodymium magnets that are found in miniature motors, which give off a strong magnetic field. | *The Ring shares many features with the rings of Neodymium magnets that are found in miniature motors, which give off a strong magnetic field. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACIII-ShardofEden 4.png|Jupiter being shielded by a Ring | ACIII-ShardofEden 4.png|Jupiter being shielded by a Ring | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{mo}} | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{TWCB}} | {{TWCB}} | ||
[[pl:Pierścień Edenu]] | [[pl:Pierścień Edenu]] | ||
[[Category:Pieces of Eden]] | [[Category:Pieces of Eden]] | ||
Revision as of 15:55, 3 May 2018
The Rings of Eden are ring-like Pieces of Eden, which were invented by the Isu to serve as personal shields for their wearers.
The Rings project an electromagnetic field which deflect magnetic projectiles and as energy-based weapons discharges. The Rings do not grant the wearer complete immunity, however and were sometimes used, by the Isu, in conjunction with a shielding device.
History
In the decades preceding the Great Catastrophe, the Isu attempted to adapt the principles behind the Rings to create a shield that could protect the whole planet from the impending cataclysm. However, they didn't have the time or resources to make even a large enough shield to safeguard a single city, and so they abandoned the research for other, more favorable solutions.[1]
During the late 17th century, a Ring came into the possession of the renowned privateer-turned-pirate William Kidd, and its ability to deflect metal or, more specifically, lead musket balls, contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on Oak Island, to keep it safe from Templar forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location, and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the British and executed.[1]
Years later, the Assassin Connor managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "Peg Leg", who sat near the docks of his ship, and, along with Robert Faulkner, traveled to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's whiskey flask out of his hand.[2]
During this time a number of Rings, alongside other Isu artifacts, were discoverd in the tunnels beneath Chichen Itza during Madeleine de L'Isle's archeological digs.[3]
Trivia
- In Assassin's Creed III, the artifact is referred to as a "Shard of Eden".
- Subsequent to Connor's acquisition of the Ring, its effects were present while reliving the memories of Haytham Kenway.
- The Ring's effect could also be observed on Desmond Miles after he had relived the memory in which Connor found it.
- The Ring shares many features with the rings of Neodymium magnets that are found in miniature motors, which give off a strong magnetic field.
Gallery
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Connor retrieving William Kidd's Ring -
Connor examining the Ring -
Juno explaining the effect of the Rings to Desmond Miles
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Jupiter being shielded by a Ring
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
Reference
