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A '''Ring of Eden''' is a [[Piece of | A '''Ring of Eden''' is a [[Piece of Eden]] which is molded in the form of a ring and serves as personal shields for its wearer. | ||
Invented by [[Idun]], a member of the [[Æsir]] branch of [[Isu]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Feast to Remember]]</ref> Rings of Eden project an electromagnetic field which deflect magnetic projectiles as well 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. | Invented by [[Idun]], a member of the [[Æsir]] branch of [[Isu]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Feast to Remember]]</ref> Rings of Eden project an electromagnetic field which deflect magnetic projectiles as well 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. | ||
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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 [[Earth|planet]] from the impending cataclysm. However, they did not 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]]'' – [[21st century conversations|Modern day]]</ref> | 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 [[Earth|planet]] from the impending cataclysm. However, they did not 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]]'' – [[21st century conversations|Modern day]]</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]] | 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 [[United Kingdom|British]] and executed.<ref name="OakIsland">''Assassin's Creed III'' - [[Oak Island (memory)|Oak Island]]</ref> | ||
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 [[Aquila | 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 Connor's ship ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and [[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="OakIsland" /> | ||
During this time a number of Rings, alongside other Isu artifacts, were discovered in the tunnels beneath [[Chichen Itza]] during [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref> | During this time a number of Rings, alongside other Isu artifacts, were discovered in the tunnels beneath [[Chichen Itza]] during [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref> | ||
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==Hnituðr== | ==Hnituðr== | ||
{{Main|Hnituðr}} | {{Main|Hnituðr}} | ||
Despite taking the form of a golden | Despite taking the form of a golden {{Wiki|arm ring}} forged in seven pieces, the Hnituðr forged by the Isu blacksmith [[Völund]]<ref name="Chapter 08">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 8</ref> is also considered a Ring of Eden, sharing many of their properties such as magnetic field manipulation.<ref>{{Twitter|writerMattKirby|status/1432908241353068544|Matthew Kirby|quote=I imagined it as a viking type of Ring of Eden, yes, and with many of the same properties, including magnetic field manipulation (which is why Geirmund’s bronze dagger got through).|image=File:ACVGS - Matt Kirby on Ring of Eden.png}}</ref> It was kept atop an altar in [[Völund's forge]] in the [[North Sea]] until the late 9th century, when he offered it to [[Geirmund Hel-hide]], who accepted the gift.<ref name = "Chapter 08"/> The bracelet passed on to [[Guthrum]], who wore it during the battles of [[Battle of Bedwyn|Bedwyn]]<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 16</ref> and [[Battle of Meretun|Meretun]].<ref name="Chapter 17">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 17</ref> | ||
Following Meretun, King [[Alfred the Great|Alfred]] of [[Wessex]] negotiated peace with the Vikings and included in his terms that the bracelet had to be given up to be destroyed. Upon uncovering that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund went to confront the former on his deception. The two of them fought, though most of the weapons Geirmund used ended up being useless, apart from a [[bronze]] [[Short blade|knife]], which managed to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had both the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum gave him the bracelet back.<ref name = "Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed Valhalla | Following Meretun, King [[Alfred the Great|Alfred]] of [[Wessex]] negotiated peace with the Vikings and included in his terms that the bracelet had to be given up to be destroyed. Upon uncovering that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund went to confront the former on his deception. The two of them fought, though most of the weapons Geirmund used ended up being useless, apart from a [[bronze]] [[Short blade|knife]], which managed to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had both the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum gave him the bracelet back.<ref name="Chapter 31">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 31</ref> After Geirmund's death, the bracelet disappeared and was not found on him nor in any of his halls.<ref name="Epilogue">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Epilogue</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', the artifact is referred to as a "[[Shards of Eden|Shard of Eden]]", contradicting the previous use of the name in the 2011 comic series ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' for [[Adamant|metal fragments]] from destroyed Pieces of Eden. | |||
Subsequent to Connor's acquisition of the Ring, its effects are present if players as [[Desmond Miles]] relive the earlier [[Genetic memory|memories]] of [[Haytham Kenway]]. The Ring's effect can also be seen on Desmond himself in the [[Modern times|modern day]] missions if players had uncovered it before leaving the Animus. | |||
The Ring shares many features with the rings of {{Wiki|neodymium}} magnets that are found in miniature motors, which give off a strong magnetic field. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' {{Mo|"Shard of Eden"}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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A Ring of Eden is a Piece of Eden which is molded in the form of a ring and serves as personal shields for its wearer.
Invented by Idun, a member of the Æsir branch of Isu,[1] Rings of Eden project an electromagnetic field which deflect magnetic projectiles as well 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 did not 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.[2]
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.[3]
Years later, the Assassin Connor managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "Peg Leg", who sat near the docks of Connor's ship Aquila. With the map complete, Connor and 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.[3]
During this time a number of Rings, alongside other Isu artifacts, were discovered in the tunnels beneath Chichen Itza during Madeleine de L'Isle's archaeological digs.[4]
Hnituðr
- Main article: Hnituðr
Despite taking the form of a golden arm ring forged in seven pieces, the Hnituðr forged by the Isu blacksmith Völund[5] is also considered a Ring of Eden, sharing many of their properties such as magnetic field manipulation.[6] It was kept atop an altar in Völund's forge in the North Sea until the late 9th century, when he offered it to Geirmund Hel-hide, who accepted the gift.[5] The bracelet passed on to Guthrum, who wore it during the battles of Bedwyn[7] and Meretun.[8]
Following Meretun, King Alfred of Wessex negotiated peace with the Vikings and included in his terms that the bracelet had to be given up to be destroyed. Upon uncovering that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund went to confront the former on his deception. The two of them fought, though most of the weapons Geirmund used ended up being useless, apart from a bronze knife, which managed to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had both the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum gave him the bracelet back.[9] After Geirmund's death, the bracelet disappeared and was not found on him nor in any of his halls.[10]
Behind the scenes
In Assassin's Creed III, the artifact is referred to as a "Shard of Eden", contradicting the previous use of the name in the 2011 comic series Assassin's Creed: The Fall for metal fragments from destroyed Pieces of Eden.
Subsequent to Connor's acquisition of the Ring, its effects are present if players as Desmond Miles relive the earlier memories of Haytham Kenway. The Ring's effect can also be seen on Desmond himself in the modern day missions if players had uncovered it before leaving the Animus.
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 -
Jupiter being shielded by a Ring
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (mentioned only, as "Shard of Eden")
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – A Feast to Remember
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Modern day
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed III - Oak Island
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Noob's personal files: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 8
- ↑
Matthew Kirby (@writerMattKirby) on Twitter "I imagined it as a viking type of Ring of Eden, yes, and with many of the same properties, including magnetic field manipulation (which is why Geirmund’s bronze dagger got through)." (screenshot)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 16
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 17
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 31
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Epilogue
