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[[File:ACIII-RingofEden 1.png|thumb|150px|A Ring of Eden]] | [[File:ACIII-RingofEden 1.png|thumb|150px|A Ring of Eden]] | ||
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 | 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, whether [[human]] or [[Isu]]. Invented by the [[Æsir]] [[Idun]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Feast to Remember]]</ref> Rings of Eden project an electromagnetic field which deflect {{Wiki|diamagnetism|diamagnetic}} 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== | ==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 | 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 [[Earth]] 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, | During the late 17th century, the renowned [[privateer]]-turned-[[Piracy|pirate]] [[William Kidd]] acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect [[lead]] [[musket]] balls, which 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 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" /> | Years later, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "[[Peg Leg]]", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship ''[[Aquila]]''. With the map complete, Connor and First Mate [[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"/> Around the same time, the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order|Louisianan Templar]] [[Madeleine de L'Isle]]'s archaeological digs beneath [[Chichen Itza]]'s tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.<ref name="Crypto History">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"</ref> | ||
==Hnituðr== | ==Hnituðr== | ||
{{Main|Hnituðr}} | {{Main|Hnituðr}} | ||
Despite taking the form of a golden {{Wiki|arm ring}} forged in seven pieces, | Despite taking the form of a golden {{Wiki|arm ring}} forged in seven pieces, Hnituðr was forged by the Isu [[blacksmith]] [[Völund]]<ref name="Chapter 08">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 8</ref> and 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 the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[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 be given up to be destroyed. Upon learning that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund confronted his ''[[jarl]]'' about the deception and they fought. Most of Geirmund's weapons proved useless apart from a [[bronze]] [[Short blade|knife]] that he used to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum returned the bracelet.<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== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', the artifact is referred to as a " | In both the 2007 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and the 2018 official replica prop sold by [[Ubiworkshop]], the artifact is erroneously referred to as a "Shard of Eden", contradicting the previous use of the name from the 2011 comic series ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' to describe the [[adamant]] [[Shards of Eden|fragments]] from the Russian [[Imperial Sceptre]], a [[Staves of Eden|Staff of Eden]] that was near-completely destroyed in the 1908 [[Tunguska explosion]]. | ||
After players have Connor acquire the Ring, its effects are present if players then have [[Desmond Miles]] relive [[Haytham Kenway]]'s earlier [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]]. 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. | 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== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
Oak Island 10.png|Connor retrieving William Kidd's Ring | Oak Island 10.png|Connor retrieving William Kidd's Ring | ||
Oak Island 15.png|Connor examining the Ring | Oak Island 15.png|Connor examining the Ring | ||
ACIII-RingOfEden 3.png|Juno explaining | ACIII-RingOfEden 3.png|Juno explaining the Rings' powers to Desmond Miles | ||
ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png|Jupiter | ACIII-RingOfEden 4.png|Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself | ||
AC3 Ring of Eden Prop 1.png|Replica prop front view | |||
AC3 Ring of Eden Prop 2.png|Replica prop on its base | |||
AC3 Ring of Eden Prop 3.png|Replica prop side view | |||
AC3 Ring of Eden Prop 4.png|Replica prop on a string | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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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, whether human or Isu. Invented by the Æsir Idun,[1] Rings of Eden project an electromagnetic field which deflect diamagnetic 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 Earth 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, the renowned privateer-turned-pirate William Kidd acquired a Ring and used its ability to deflect lead musket balls, which 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 Colonial Assassin Connor managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "Peg Leg", a sailor who sat near the docks of Connor's ship Aquila. With the map complete, Connor and First Mate 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] Around the same time, the Louisianan Templar Madeleine de L'Isle's archaeological digs beneath Chichen Itza's tunnels uncovered a number of Rings and other Isu artifacts.[4]
Hnituðr
- Main article: Hnituðr
Despite taking the form of a golden arm ring forged in seven pieces, Hnituðr was forged by the Isu blacksmith Völund[5] and 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 the Viking 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 be given up to be destroyed. Upon learning that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund confronted his jarl about the deception and they fought. Most of Geirmund's weapons proved useless apart from a bronze knife that he used to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum returned the bracelet.[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 both the 2007 video game Assassin's Creed III and the 2018 official replica prop sold by Ubiworkshop, the artifact is erroneously referred to as a "Shard of Eden", contradicting the previous use of the name from the 2011 comic series Assassin's Creed: The Fall to describe the adamant fragments from the Russian Imperial Sceptre, a Staff of Eden that was near-completely destroyed in the 1908 Tunguska explosion.
After players have Connor acquire the Ring, its effects are present if players then have Desmond Miles relive Haytham Kenway's earlier genetic memories. 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 Rings' powers to Desmond Miles -
Jupiter using a Ring to shield himself -
Replica prop front view -
Replica prop on its base -
Replica prop side view -
Replica prop on a string
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
