Edward Kenway is a young, brash Welshman born to an English Father and Welsh mother. He is charismatic and clever, but has a recklessness that borders on pathological. He is generally kind, but naturally selfish, and has a habit of valuing his own ludicrous ideas long before he will consider sensible or rational approaches to any problem. And he enjoys his drink, much to the detriment of his vital organs.
By the time Edward was in his early teens his family had moved to Bristol in the south West of England where he eventually met and married a woman two years his senior, the lovely and stable Caroline Scott. By all accounts the marriage was a lively one, but Caroline soon grew tired of Edward’s inability to find steady work or take his responsibilities as a husband seriously. But it was Edward’s grandiose ideas about sailing as a privateer in the West Indies and earning a fortune in gold that eventually disrupted what should otherwise have been a happy marriage.
Caroline eventually left Edward to return to her family’s modest home, leaving Edward alone with his bitter ambitions. But — much to everyone’s surprise – made good on this one promise. In late 1712, he boarded a ship and set sail for Jamaica to sail with renowned privateer, Benjamin Hornigold. And here he would remain for six months, until history threw Edward and his company another complication: Peace broke out.
In 1713, the treaty of Utrecht effectively ended all conflict between the major empires. British Privateers were no longer needed or indeed tolerated in the West Indies, causing thousands of previously active sailors to find themselves out of work. Not the most ideal situation for these young and restless men … for as the old saying goes, “Idle hands are the Devil’s workshop…” And indeed, in the following years, Edward, and so many of his bretheren would find the Devil’s work far more attractive than their King’s…
By 1715, Edward has already been a sailor for 2 years, an experience that has given him a taste for all the dangers and excitements to be found at sea. He can reef a sail, weigh an anchor, and swab a deck as any average sailor must. He has also developed extraordinary sense of balance and talent for climbing, even under the harshest conditions – “every finger’s a fishhook” as sailors of old were known to say.
--ACsenior (talk) 13:22, March 5, 2013 (UTC)
What is the story of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag? Where does it take place?
ACIVBF tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man that left the navy to embrace piracy during the final decade of the Golden Age of Piracy in the West Indies (now known as the Caribbean).
Edward will be thrown in the middle of the ancient war between Templars and Assassins. He will be trained by them and finally become the first Kenway member of the Assassin Order. He’s the father of Haytham, Connor is therefore Edward’s grandson
Nationality
To head off any edit-wars over Edward's nationality. On the assumption that Edward was born before 1707 (which is highly likely, in my opinion), Edward would have technically been born in England (Wales was a principality and legally a part of the Kingdom of England up until the Act of Union 1707), but upon the Act coming into force his nationality would have changed to 'British'. As the game is set after the Act, I propose (and recommend) that we keep him labelled as British and avoid any arguments that might stem from his parentage. --Jasca DucatoCouncil ChamberAssassination record 13:35, March 5, 2013 (UTC)
Hate to dredge up an old topic but he has a Welsh accent in this trailer. Can we embrace our hero's Welshness then? Then again, we could defer to Ubisoft if they start referring to him as Welsh. --Alientraveller (talk) 19:43, May 15, 2013 (UTC)
I don't hear Welsh. It sounds like a young Sean Connery accent to me. --Kainzorus PrimeWalkie-talkie 19:49, May 15, 2013 (UTC)
I would strongly advise against changing our description of Edward from British to Welsh for a number of reasons: 1) he is the son of an English father, so why don't we call him English? and 2) it will lead to edit wars. "British" is the best, and most amiable option we have at present. --Jasca DucatoCouncil ChamberAssassination record 13:04, May 17, 2013 (UTC)
Stealth wise, Edward’s brash behaviour gives him new ingredients to play with. Using people’s homes (hiding doors) to evade patrols, hiring prostitutes to distract guards and getting drunk pirates to do some dirty fighting for him.
Edward’s main arsenals are the dual swords and multi-pistols. The multi-pistols are a tool that can be combined with any other weapon to have insane kill counts. Besides this Edward also gets a blowpipe with multiple effect darts, the double hidden blades (AC classic) and is able to use all the weapons enemies carry (Rifles, single sword, knives and Heavy Axe). The Rope Dart will also make a return.--ACsenior (talk) 13:39, March 5, 2013 (UTC)
YOB
Edward's YOB is no longer unknown. He is described as being 22 years old in 1715, so that would mean he was born in 1693 (maybe 1692 if his birthday was late). If one wants to play it safe, we could say circa 1693.Darth Something (talk) 14:14, March 6, 2013 (UTC)
Really? Where did this info come from? Xeoxer (talk) 19:36, March 6, 2013 (UTC)
That refers to his son, Haytham. The commas are supposed to be parentheses, but I understand your confusion. --Crimson KnightIntercom 19:39, March 6, 2013 (UTC)
The commmas were most certainly not meant to be parenthesis; the parenthesis is an abomination against grammar and have no place in an articles introduction. That said, a hyphen would probably have been clearer. --Jasca DucatoCouncil ChamberAssassination record 09:41, March 7, 2013 (UTC)
Jasca, I put the commas there, so I know what it was supposed to mean. But, regardless, it was a misjudgment to put them there, I accept that. Crimson KnightIntercom 17:43, March 8, 2013 (UTC)
Error in Biography Section
I've just signed up to this wiki so dont really know much about how the edit ect. but I have noticed a correction that is needed in the Biography Section. Bristol is in the South-West of England not the South-East.
These "main" pages were locked to anonymous and "new" users due to excessive edits that were typically of a speculative, messy, or unsourced nature. Lucan07Haunt me...and Stuff 06:44, March 11, 2013 (UTC)
Ok, thanks, makes sense. I know this is probably being picky, but it's just that I'm from Bristol and in the interest of this page being factually correct and because I can not change anything yet... Bristol is not a coastal city therefore is just in the South-West of England not the Suth-West Coast. Though we do have a port ect. and Bristol is well know for it's pirate history, Edward Teach (Blackbeard) was allegdly born in Bristol
Where did you get Edward's year of birth? HunterGff (talk) 19:25, July 13, 2013 (UTC)
Click on the "[1]" right next to it; it is sourced/referenced. -- Master Sima YiTalk 19:27, July 13, 2013 (UTC)
Not sure if the reference tag is incorrect, or not... but when I click the "[1]" next to his year of birth, the tag for that source is marked as red... shouldn't we create the page for that reference? It says "Assassin's Creed: The Watch" I can create it real quick if you want, I know what it is. Supreme Master AssassinO Mentoras 19:54, July 13, 2013 (UTC)
You don't need permission to create a page; this is a database that anyone can edit. -- Master Sima YiTalk 19:56, July 13, 2013 (UTC)
Wales vs England
For Those Who Don't Know, Wales Is Part Of Britain. For More Information, Look It Up. 2myname1 (talk) 22:59, September 9, 2013 (UTC)
Whilst I agree with your sentiment, your lack of grammar and the tone of your message is somewhat rude. Action has already been taken in regards to this matter, so it was not necessary to leave this message. --Jasca DucatoCouncil ChamberAssassination record 08:17, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
First Of All, My Statement Wasn't Supposed To Make Anyone Feel Good. Second, This Edit War Seems To Have Some Newcomer At Some Point Join The Fray And Change "Britain" To "Wales". So I Figured That It Should Have Its Own Topic, For Easier Reference.
PS There Was No Lack Of Grammar In My Sentiment. Purposeful Misuse, Yes, But Not A Lack. 2myname1 (talk) 22:57, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
First of all, putting a capital at the start of each word is an eyesore, so stop it. Secondly, the issue is resolved. There is no need to carry it on by posting about it here. Slate Vesper (talk) 23:01, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
Edward's Hair
Isn't it nice how it shines in the light *twinkle twinkle*. Um, no, never mind that part. I just saw that in the E3 cinematic trailer, which starts at a fight in the bar, at a certain point (1:19) you can see, that Edward actually has black hair. In the beginning I thought it was the lighting, but that's a bit extreme. It's pretty dark, but his hair is actually black. But in Forsaken he is supposed to have dark hair, as said in the trivia. So maybe it's an easter egg, or just a mistake, which I thought was unlikely. -- Altaïr 23:33, October 13, 2013 (UTC)
