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The '''Swords of Eden''' were sword-like artifacts created by the [[First Civilization]]. These [[Pieces of Eden]] seemed to grant their bearers great power and leadership, and were most commonly used by influential [[humans]] in war and conquest | The '''Swords of Eden''' were sword-like artifacts created by the [[First Civilization]]. These [[Pieces of Eden]] seemed to grant their bearers great power and leadership, and were most commonly used by influential [[humans]] in war and conquest; several famous conquerors and heroes had been in possession of a Sword of Eden. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The first known use of a Sword of Eden by an individual other than the First Civilization was [[Perseus]], who used it to slay the {{Wiki|Gorgon}} {{Wiki|Medusa}}.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | The first known use of a Sword of Eden by an individual other than the First Civilization was [[Perseus]], who used it to slay the {{Wiki|Gorgon}} {{Wiki|Medusa}}.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
During the 5th century, a Sword came into the possession of [[Attila the Hun]], after a shepherd unearthed it and gave it to him | During the 5th century, a Sword came into the possession of [[Attila the Hun]], after a shepherd unearthed it and gave it to him – with the Sword, Attila ravaged Eurasia during his reign. It was during this time that the Sword became known as the Sword of Mars or the Sword of Attila.<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
In the late 5th to early 6th century, [[Arthur]] pulled a Sword of Eden out of a stone, named it Excalibur, and used it to become King of [[United Kingdom|Britain]].<ref name="AC2"/> | In the late 5th to early 6th century, [[Arthur]] pulled a Sword of Eden out of a stone, named it Excalibur, and used it to become King of [[United Kingdom|Britain]].<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
Possibly in the late 6th century, a being claiming to be the Norse god {{Wiki|Odin}}, disguised as a beggar, plunged a Sword into a tree called Barnstokkr, stating that | Possibly in the late 6th century, a being claiming to be the Norse god {{Wiki|Odin}}, disguised as a beggar, plunged a Sword into a tree called Barnstokkr, stating that whomever was able to pull it free would receive it as a gift. Only the warrior [[Sigmund]] proved able to do so, and subsequently claimed the Sword as his own.<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
During the early 13th century, the [[Mongols|Mongol]] warlord [[Genghis Khan]] led his Empire through mass expansions into the West. The [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], suspected Genghis Khan of wielding a Piece of Eden,<ref name="AC2"/> presumably a Sword. Altaïr's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad]] and the [[Mongolian Assassins|Mongolian Assassin]] [[Qulan Gal]] killed Genghis Khan in 1227,<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> but it was never determined whether his power had been the effect of a Sword.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> | During the early 13th century, the [[Mongols|Mongol]] warlord [[Genghis Khan]] led his Empire through mass expansions into the West. The [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], suspected Genghis Khan of wielding a Piece of Eden,<ref name="AC2"/> presumably a Sword. Altaïr's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad]] and the [[Mongolian Assassins|Mongolian Assassin]] [[Qulan Gal]] killed Genghis Khan in 1227,<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> but it was never determined whether his power had been the effect of a Sword.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:49, 4 August 2013
The Swords of Eden were sword-like artifacts created by the First Civilization. These Pieces of Eden seemed to grant their bearers great power and leadership, and were most commonly used by influential humans in war and conquest; several famous conquerors and heroes had been in possession of a Sword of Eden.
History
The first known use of a Sword of Eden by an individual other than the First Civilization was Perseus, who used it to slay the Gorgon Medusa.[1]
During the 5th century, a Sword came into the possession of Attila the Hun, after a shepherd unearthed it and gave it to him – with the Sword, Attila ravaged Eurasia during his reign. It was during this time that the Sword became known as the Sword of Mars or the Sword of Attila.[1]
In the late 5th to early 6th century, Arthur pulled a Sword of Eden out of a stone, named it Excalibur, and used it to become King of Britain.[1]
Possibly in the late 6th century, a being claiming to be the Norse god Odin, disguised as a beggar, plunged a Sword into a tree called Barnstokkr, stating that whomever was able to pull it free would receive it as a gift. Only the warrior Sigmund proved able to do so, and subsequently claimed the Sword as his own.[1]
During the early 13th century, the Mongol warlord Genghis Khan led his Empire through mass expansions into the West. The Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, suspected Genghis Khan of wielding a Piece of Eden,[1] presumably a Sword. Altaïr's son Darim Ibn-La'Ahad and the Mongolian Assassin Qulan Gal killed Genghis Khan in 1227,[2] but it was never determined whether his power had been the effect of a Sword.[3]
A French peasant girl, Joan of Arc, came to discover a Sword and take ownership of it during the Hundred Years' War, with which she entered into the war on the side of the French forces. Turning into a heroine of her people, Joan led the French forces to many victories over the English and their allies. However, she was eventually captured by Burgundian soldiers and handed over to the English. The Templars then burned her at the stake, in order to take her Sword for themselves.[1]
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