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'''King Arthur Pendragon''' ({{Wiki|Floruit|fl.}} 5th–6th centuries CE) was a {{Wiki|Celtic Briton|Briton}} leader who led the defence of his people against the Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. He was also a member of the organization that would evolve into and come to be known as the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. | '''King Arthur Pendragon''' ({{Wiki|Floruit|fl.}} 5th–6th centuries CE) was a {{Wiki|Celtic Briton|Briton}} leader who led the defence of his people against the Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. He was also a member of the organization that would evolve into and come to be known as the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. | ||
According to legends, Arthur possessed a sacred [[ | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
According to legends, Arthur possessed a sacred [[sword]] called {{Wiki|Excalibur}} or Caliburn, one of the [[Swords of Eden]], which he pulled from a stone.<ref name="Glyph">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs|Glyph 5: Instruments of Power]]</ref> However, he was later betrayed by those he loved, which ultimately led to his death.<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''</ref> | |||
[[Alan Rikkin]] was of the opinion that Arthur's view of the Templars' role was idealistic and misguided, seeing his failure as proof that the Order was meant to follow a different path in the 21st century.<ref name="ACH"/> | [[Alan Rikkin]] was of the opinion that Arthur's view of the Templars' role was idealistic and misguided, seeing his failure as proof that the Order was meant to follow a different path in the 21st century.<ref name="ACH"/> | ||
In 2012 [[Clay Kaczmarek]] included {{Wiki|Walter Crane}}'s illustration of Arthur pulling out the sword in the stone in a set of puzzles he'd hidden within the [[Animus]] for his [[Desmond Miles|follower]] to find. In Clay's puzzle, it was suggested that the sword of Arthur was in fact a Sword of Eden.<ref name="Glyph" /> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 8 November 2019
King Arthur Pendragon (fl. 5th–6th centuries CE) was a Briton leader who led the defence of his people against the Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. He was also a member of the organization that would evolve into and come to be known as the Templar Order.
Legacy and influence
According to legends, Arthur possessed a sacred sword called Excalibur or Caliburn, one of the Swords of Eden, which he pulled from a stone.[1] However, he was later betrayed by those he loved, which ultimately led to his death.[2]
Alan Rikkin was of the opinion that Arthur's view of the Templars' role was idealistic and misguided, seeing his failure as proof that the Order was meant to follow a different path in the 21st century.[2]
In 2012 Clay Kaczmarek included Walter Crane's illustration of Arthur pulling out the sword in the stone in a set of puzzles he'd hidden within the Animus for his follower to find. In Clay's puzzle, it was suggested that the sword of Arthur was in fact a Sword of Eden.[1]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (Glyphs only)
- Assassin's Creed: Heresy (mentioned only)
References
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