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===The Templar Order=== | ===The Templar Order=== | ||
After a brief history on the Order, the Encyclopedia describes the Templars' ideology and then introduces their founding of [[Abstergo Industries]] in 1937. After introducing Abstergo, it outlines the history of the company, comprising | After a brief history on the Order, the Encyclopedia describes the Templars' ideology and then introduces their founding of [[Abstergo Industries]] in 1937. After introducing Abstergo, it outlines the history of the company, comprising their numerous ongoing projects, which leads to the [[Animus]] section. This section goes further and illustrates the [[genetic memory]] of humans, viewing inside the Animus and the [[Bleeding Effect]]'s influence over prolonged Animus users. | ||
===First Civilization=== | ===First Civilization=== | ||
Beginning with an introduction to who the First Civilization were, this section details the history of their race, their comprehension of science and technology and their creation of humanity. Additionally, it explains their legacy by including information on the [[Pieces of Eden]] and portrays each type of artifact, including the [[Swords of Eden]], the [[Staves of Eden]], the [[ | Beginning with an introduction to who the First Civilization were, this section details the history of their race, their comprehension of science and technology and their creation of humanity. Additionally, it explains their legacy by including information on the [[Pieces of Eden]] and portrays each type of artifact, including the [[Swords of Eden]], the [[Staves of Eden]], the [[Shrouds of Eden]], the [[Ankh]], the [[Memory Seals]] and the [[Crystal Skulls]]. The [[Apples of Eden]] have their own section due to their sophistication and the vast history of the multiple Apples that have passed through the hands of the many characters in the series. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
The story is structured in chronological order and features the events that have taken place in the Assassin's Creed | The story is structured in chronological order and features the events that have taken place in the ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)|Assassin's Creed]]'' series. | ||
===The Middle Ages=== | ===The Middle Ages=== | ||
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The next section is the most expansive of the story, and summarizes the events that took place during the Renaissance, detailing the life of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. It begins with the conspiracy of [[Florence]] uncovered by his father [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]], Ezio's pursuit of the Pazzi and Venetian conspirators responsible for his father and brothers' deaths as well as the [[Battle of Forlì]] and the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. Continuing on, the Encyclopedia explains the events of Ezio's time in [[Rome]], once again noting additional events such as the [[Copernicus Conspiracy]] and the [[The Da Vinci Disappearance|Da Vinci Disappearance]]. | The next section is the most expansive of the story, and summarizes the events that took place during the Renaissance, detailing the life of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. It begins with the conspiracy of [[Florence]] uncovered by his father [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]], Ezio's pursuit of the Pazzi and Venetian conspirators responsible for his father and brothers' deaths as well as the [[Battle of Forlì]] and the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. Continuing on, the Encyclopedia explains the events of Ezio's time in [[Rome]], once again noting additional events such as the [[Copernicus Conspiracy]] and the [[The Da Vinci Disappearance|Da Vinci Disappearance]]. | ||
From then on, the story increasingly makes its way towards the end of Ezio's trilogy, as it outlines his pilgrimage to Masyaf and subsequent travels to [[Constantinople]] and [[Cappadocia]], including his discoveries inside Altaïr's library. The last section of the Renaissance finishes Ezio's story by describing the events in the short film ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'', and | From then on, the story increasingly makes its way towards the end of Ezio's trilogy, as it outlines his pilgrimage to Masyaf and subsequent travels to [[Constantinople]] and [[Cappadocia]], including his discoveries inside Altaïr's library. The last section of the Renaissance finishes Ezio's story by describing the events in the short film ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'', and details the arrival of [[Shao Jun]] to Ezio's Florentine villa, along with the conflict that emerges between them and the Emperor of [[China]]'s henchmen. | ||
===The Renaissance Legacy=== | ===The Renaissance Legacy=== | ||
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===The Golden Age of Piracy=== | ===The Golden Age of Piracy=== | ||
===The American Revolution=== | ===The American Revolution=== | ||
This section begins with the arrival of Templar Grand Master [[Haytham Kenway]] in America prior to the commencement of the [[Seven Years War]], and details his search for the [[Grand Temple|precursor site]] with other notable Templars of the region including [[Charles Lee]], [[Benjamin Church]], [[William Johnson]], [[John Pitcairn]] and [[Thomas Hickey]]. Moving on, the Encyclopedia outlines the notable events participated in by Haytham's son, the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] | This section begins with the arrival of Templar Grand Master [[Haytham Kenway]] in America prior to the commencement of the [[Seven Years War]], and details his search for the [[Grand Temple|precursor site]] with other notable Templars of the region including [[Charles Lee]], [[Benjamin Church]], [[William Johnson]], [[John Pitcairn]] and [[Thomas Hickey]]. Moving on, the Encyclopedia outlines the notable events participated in by Haytham's son, the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] in the lead up to the Revolution, such as the [[Boston Massacre]] and the [[Boston Tea Party]]. | ||
The Encyclopedia then follows his participation in some of the major events of the War for Independence including the Battles of [[Battles of Lexington and Concord|Lexington, Concord]] and [[Battle of Bunker Hill|Bunker Hill]], the [[Declaration of Independence]] and the [[Battle of Monmouth]]. It details his assassinations of the key Templar figures under Haytham's command and subsequent attempts to support the colonists' desire for independence. In doing so the Encyclopedia also explores Ratonhnhaké:ton's relationship with his father Haytham and his gradual disillusionment with the [[Continental Army|patriot]]'s cause after discovering their distain for the native population. This section is concluded with the end of the war and the relocation of Native Americans after the colonists gained their independence from Britain. | The Encyclopedia then follows his participation in some of the major events of the War for Independence, including the Battles of [[Battles of Lexington and Concord|Lexington, Concord]] and [[Battle of Bunker Hill|Bunker Hill]], the [[Declaration of Independence]] and the [[Battle of Monmouth]]. It details his assassinations of the key Templar figures under Haytham's command and subsequent attempts to support the colonists' desire for independence. In doing so the Encyclopedia also explores Ratonhnhaké:ton's relationship with his father Haytham and his gradual disillusionment with the [[Continental Army|patriot]]'s cause after discovering their distain for the native population. This section is concluded with the end of the war and the relocation of Native Americans after the colonists gained their independence from Britain. | ||
===Spanish Louisiana=== | ===Spanish Louisiana=== | ||
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The Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia is a compendium of in-universe information created by Ubiworkshop and published by Ubisoft.
Information
Initially intended as an art book, the project gathered so much material that Ubiworkshop decided to expand it into an encyclopedia.[1]
Artists like Craig Mullins, Tavis Coburn, 123Klan, Gabz, James NG, David Alvarez and many others were given free reign to draw an Assassin from the period and style of their choice, of which the artworks were included in the encyclopedia. There was also a "cartes blanches" section that featured artwork by other professional artists and fans of the series.
A Black Edition was released with the Animus Edition of Assassin's Creed Revelations.
A White Edition was released through UbiWorkshop and with the Ultimate Edition of Assassin's Creed: Revelations.[2]
A Second Edition was released in October 2012 to coincide with the release of Assassin's Creed III. The Second Edition features 120 new pages of content that include information on Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed III: Liberation and Assassin's Creed: The Chain along with new cartes blanches.
A Third Edition was released in October 2013 to coincide with the release of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. The Third Edition contains over 390 pages of content revised and updated with information from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Brahman.
The Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia is divided into four sections:
- Factions
- Story
- Characters
- Places
Factions
The Encyclopedia begins by describing the three main factions in the Assassin's Creed series: The Assassins, the Templars and the First Civilization.
The Assassin Brotherhood
After a brief history on the Assassins, the Encyclopedia explains the key aspects and affiliations of the Order, including their Creed, Eagle Vision and the Codex. Lastly, it gives information on the weapons and gear used by the Assassin Order throughout the ages, which includes the Hidden Blade, Leonardo da Vinci's machines and the various weapons and armor purchasable from blacksmiths.
The Templar Order
After a brief history on the Order, the Encyclopedia describes the Templars' ideology and then introduces their founding of Abstergo Industries in 1937. After introducing Abstergo, it outlines the history of the company, comprising their numerous ongoing projects, which leads to the Animus section. This section goes further and illustrates the genetic memory of humans, viewing inside the Animus and the Bleeding Effect's influence over prolonged Animus users.
First Civilization
Beginning with an introduction to who the First Civilization were, this section details the history of their race, their comprehension of science and technology and their creation of humanity. Additionally, it explains their legacy by including information on the Pieces of Eden and portrays each type of artifact, including the Swords of Eden, the Staves of Eden, the Shrouds of Eden, the Ankh, the Memory Seals and the Crystal Skulls. The Apples of Eden have their own section due to their sophistication and the vast history of the multiple Apples that have passed through the hands of the many characters in the series.
Story
The story is structured in chronological order and features the events that have taken place in the Assassin's Creed series.
The Middle Ages
This section begins with the journey of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, in the Middle Ages, following the Hunt for the Nine, Altaïr's battles in Cyprus and his journey to Mongolia before finishing on the fall of Masyaf in 1257.
The Renaissance
The next section is the most expansive of the story, and summarizes the events that took place during the Renaissance, detailing the life of Ezio Auditore da Firenze. It begins with the conspiracy of Florence uncovered by his father Giovanni Auditore, Ezio's pursuit of the Pazzi and Venetian conspirators responsible for his father and brothers' deaths as well as the Battle of Forlì and the Bonfire of the Vanities. Continuing on, the Encyclopedia explains the events of Ezio's time in Rome, once again noting additional events such as the Copernicus Conspiracy and the Da Vinci Disappearance.
From then on, the story increasingly makes its way towards the end of Ezio's trilogy, as it outlines his pilgrimage to Masyaf and subsequent travels to Constantinople and Cappadocia, including his discoveries inside Altaïr's library. The last section of the Renaissance finishes Ezio's story by describing the events in the short film Assassin's Creed: Embers, and details the arrival of Shao Jun to Ezio's Florentine villa, along with the conflict that emerges between them and the Emperor of China's henchmen.
The Renaissance Legacy
The Renaissance Legacy includes the Defense of Monteriggioni, the Battle of Agnadello and the assassination of Niccolò di Pitigliano.
The Golden Age of Piracy
The American Revolution
This section begins with the arrival of Templar Grand Master Haytham Kenway in America prior to the commencement of the Seven Years War, and details his search for the precursor site with other notable Templars of the region including Charles Lee, Benjamin Church, William Johnson, John Pitcairn and Thomas Hickey. Moving on, the Encyclopedia outlines the notable events participated in by Haytham's son, the Kanien'kehá:ka Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton in the lead up to the Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
The Encyclopedia then follows his participation in some of the major events of the War for Independence, including the Battles of Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill, the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Monmouth. It details his assassinations of the key Templar figures under Haytham's command and subsequent attempts to support the colonists' desire for independence. In doing so the Encyclopedia also explores Ratonhnhaké:ton's relationship with his father Haytham and his gradual disillusionment with the patriot's cause after discovering their distain for the native population. This section is concluded with the end of the war and the relocation of Native Americans after the colonists gained their independence from Britain.
Spanish Louisiana
Sikh Empire
Imperial Russia
Imperial Russia details the events that took place during the time of Nikolai Orelov, and includes the conflict between the Assassins and Tsars of Russia, along with the destruction of the Staff of Eden in the Tunguska explosion.
Recent History
The Recent History segment follows the conflict between Assassins and Templars in modern day times, and begins with the The Great Purge of 2000. It then expands into the story of Desmond Miles, starting with his kidnapping by Abstergo and his following escape with Lucy Stillman. Accompanying this, it describes the messages delivered by Minerva and then finishes with the conflict experienced within the Colosseum Vault.
Characters
Desmond Miles
The Characters section contains profiles on all the characters features in the series, beginning with Desmond Miles and the allies and enemies he encountered. After this, it details the ancestors of Desmond, including Aquilus, Ezio Auditore da Firenze and Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
Aquilus
The profile of Aquilus describes the confrontations between him and the Templars, both in their struggle for the Shroud of Eden and the Ankh.
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Altaïr's profile is expansive and details his entire life, finishing with his death inside his library in 1257. After his profile, it gives information on all of his assassination targets, allies and other enemies he combated within his time.
Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Ezio's profile is quite large compared to Altaïr's. It once again details his life and the allies and enemies he encountered. It adds on, however, with explanations of the Venetian and Florentine conspirators and the confrontation in Constantinople.
Edward Kenway
Ratonhnhaké:ton
Ratonhnhaké:ton's profile details his life throughout Assassin's Creed III. Similar to Ezio's profile, it details his life, friends, the allies and enemies he encountered during the events in Assassin's Creed III, the latter such as the American Revolutionary War.
Aveline de Grandpré
Aveline de Grandpré's profile is much the same as Connor's in that it details her life throughout Assassin's Creed III: Liberation, the friends & allies and enemies she encountered along the way.
Arbaaz Mir
Daniel Cross
Daniel Cross' section outlines how the Templars experimented on him during his youth and his infiltration of the Assassins, whilst including profiles on the people he encountered, including Hannah Mueller, Paul Bellamy and the Mentor.
Nikolai Orelov
Expanding on the Imperial Russia section, this details the life of Nikolai and the people he was affiliated with, including the Tsars of Russia, Anna Orelov and Nikola Tesla.
Jot Soora
Places
The last section of the Encyclopedia informs the reader on all the major cities and places visited in the Assassin's Creed series:
- Masyaf
- Jerusalem
- Damascus
- Acre
- Florence
- Rome
- Monteriggioni
- Venice
- Constantinople
- Cappadocia
- Boston
- The American Frontier
- New York
- Philadelphia
- New Orleans
- Chichen Itza
First Edition
Black Edition
The Black Edition was included with the Animus Edition of Revelations available in Europe, and was also sold separately on the European UbiShop online store. It does not include the "cartes blanches" artwork, but featured an exclusive black cover.[3]
White Edition
The White Edition was available worldwide on UbiWorkshop and included the "cartes blanches" artworks.[3]
E3 Collector's Edition
The E3 Collector's Edition was given only to press staff at E3 2012, in a branded cloth bag along with a promotional card for Assassin's Creed: Recollection. It is identical to the White and Black editions, but included a foreword by Alex Hutchinson, a few extra pages of Assassin's Creed III artwork, and an exclusive silver cover.
Second Edition
The Second Edition of the Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia is an updated hardcover edition incorporating Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed III: Liberation and Assassin's Creed: The Chain, along with all new "cartes blanches". It was released worldwide on 30 October 2012 and includes 120 new pages of content and a revised version of the first edition, to which it is available to purchase from UbiWorkshop.[4]
Third Edition
The Third Edition of the Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia is an updated hardcover edition incorporating information of characters and events from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed: Brahman along with new artwork and concept art. It was released worldwide on 11 November 2013 and includes 390 pages of new content and a revised version of the second edition, which is also available to purchase from UbiWorkshop.[5]
Trivia
- On the spine of the Encyclopedia, there was a hidden message written in Unicode. Once translated, and after removing the title in red, the message read "Three lives toiled. Three lives lost. Three messages delivered: the greeting, the warning, the revelation."
- At E3 2012, new editions of the Encyclopedia featured a quote from the Bible written in hexadecimal code instead: "We saw the Nephilim there; We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes; And we looked the same to them." (Numbers 13:33).[1] This quote is also spoken by William Miles to Desmond in Assassin's Creed III, after the latter complained about Juno only ever leaving cryptic messages.
- On multiple pages, a molecule was drawn with a benzene ring and a hydrogen atom with two bonds. However, since hydrogen has only one electron to react with, it cannot form a double bond.
- The encyclopedia mainly uses concept art as pictures, as opposed to CGI renders.
References