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
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)
I don't care one way or another because I find the distinguation idiotic for a pirate who abandoned his country but he refers to himself as Welsh and corrects people when they call him an Englishman. --Revan's Exile (talk) 01:28, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
Debating his nationality, I agree, is of no real importance. What is of importance is the trivia note about Kenway's accent being wrong. First, no where in the reference does it state Matt Ryan chose to voice Kenway in a Mancunian accent. Or am I missing something? Secondly, Kenway most certainly has a South Welsh English accent, albeit it weakened having lived near Bristol. Originally Matt Ryan portrayed Kenway in a Manchester/Bristol accent, but the producers loved his actual Welsh accent and asked him to use that. Benxander (talk) 17:19, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
Just to clarify a few things:
1). Whether or not he was born before 1707 is irrelevant as Wales was always part of a larger state before and after the act of union: the Laws in Wales acts of the 16th century merged Wales into the Kingdom of England creating one legal entity. Wales still existed as a nation in that period and the Welsh were considered a distinct nationality, but legally Wales was part of the Kingdom of England, and the United Kingdom post 1707.
2). His accent is undoubtedly Welsh, though not as strong as some (usually the welsh accents we hear in the media are highly stereotypical, often in an exaggerated way).
3). I'm inclined to agree with Revan's Exile, it isn't a massive issue, but there's far more reason to consider him Welsh than English, the main reason being his own word on the matter. 131.111.185.47 22:37, March 23, 2014 (UTC)
This discussion happened months ago, when the game first came out. I think by now we can all agree that he is, in fact, Welsh. -Molotov.cockroach (talk) 00:47, March 24, 2014 (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Bad job on Ubisoft's part then. You think they would have prepared better for trailers that actually cost a lot of money to make.-- Altaïr 00:31, October 14, 2013 (UTC)
Given that Edward was, technically, inducted into the Templar Order in Havana, should we be sticking the Templar icon at the top of his page? Indeed, I would also think we might consider adding Category:Templar turncoats to the article... --Jasca DucatoCouncil ChamberAssassination record 11:21, November 4, 2013 (UTC)
The Templars inducted "Duncan Walpole" and Edward only played along for the reward Duncan was promised. Stormbeast♉The Helpful Place 11:30, November 4, 2013 (UTC)
Granted, but someone - besides Woodes and Julien - was inducted into the Order that day; as Duncan was dead at the time, and we do not consider him to have joined that Order (at least, not according to his own article), then that only leaves Edward. Whether it was under false pretences or not is the issue. (Which is the same issue we have with Aveline, actually.) --Jasca DucatoCouncil ChamberAssassination record 12:02, November 4, 2013 (UTC)
I think he was briefly a templar under the alias of Duncan Walpole, he even received the templar ring so.. I think we should add him to the templar category. Barruca (talk) 12:18, November 4, 2013 (UTC)
Yeah he kinda worked for the Templars a bit and even killed Assassin BUT he never swore allegiance and it is clear from his actions he didn't give two hoots about their goals or ideals. He was never a Templar. (Arabian411269 (talk) 01:15, November 5, 2013 (UTC))
Edward posed as a Templar because Duncan Walpole was promised a reward, and being the pirate he is, Edward saw the opportunity to make himself rich after he learned this upon killing Duncan. It further elaborates in the Black Flag novel that Edward and his family had been victim to a Templar attack, and once he learned that Torres and his subordinates were Templars, he wanted nothing to do with them, but didn't see that as an excuse to be all buddy-buddy with the Assassins either. Slate Vesper (talk) 02:47, November 5, 2013 (UTC)
The idea of being unbound by the laws of common men suited Edward completely. He even commented on how he liked the "Everything is permitted" portion of the creed. I got the feeling that he just saw the Templars' ideals as just weird in the beginning but never really concerned himself with them. Kinda like when your foreign girlfreind watches football with you and cheers even though she doesn't understand the game. He was going to find the Observatory and sell its secrets to the Templars. Torres didn't get on his bad side until Edward found out he was hiding gold. Not until he really looked back and evaluated how much the search for the Observatory had personnaly cost him did he reconcider his plan to help the Templars. The ONLY reason he openned up to the Assassin's is because of Mary Read and even then he never really did become an Assassin, at least not in game. (Arabian411269 (talk) 19:43, November 5, 2013 (UTC))
He did become an Assassin, but very late into the game. It was in the last two or three sequences, and not a lot of time was spent as him being one. A good indicator is his ship's flag. I payed special attention to that flag, and he had a generic skull-and-crossbones design...until his epiphany about his own greed. He did become an Assassin in-game 2myname1 (talk) 11:44, November 17, 2013 (UTC)
He fully understood their creed by that point and adopted their principles, but it is never formally stated that Edward was an Assassin. He soon became one after he tied some loose ends up in Bristol. Slate Vesper (talk) 20:35, November 20, 2013 (UTC)
So after i was done reading this page, I was sorely upset. I hate the way they kill him off. Like seriously let Edward die in a heroic way, instead of just getting stabbed in the chest.TwixBreak (talk) 20:35, November 5, 2013 (UTC)
Sorry mate, they wrote his death before they wrote his game. Gboy4 (talk) 21:00, November 5, 2013 (UTC)
Well, great heroes sometimes die in the most unexpected ways to novices.49.205.171.35 15:48, November 23, 2013 (UTC)
Edwards's Quote is a spoiler, please change
108.193.68.136 17:23, November 28, 2013 (UTC)Anonymous2
It's underneath the spoiler tag, so there's not really a problem if you heed the warning. Stormbeast♉The Helpful Place 17:28, November 28, 2013 (UTC)
We're a database of all information. We don't avoid spoilers. We do have a spoiler template, though, as Stormbeast said. Ignoring it or looking over it is one's own responsiblity. -- Master Sima YiTalk 17:31, November 28, 2013 (UTC)
Aside from what the others have said, make a suggestion, why don't you? Simply going "Change it" is not really the way to go. --Kainzorus PrimeWalkie-talkie 17:39, November 28, 2013 (UTC)
It's also not a spoiler, since the information originall came from Forsaken, which was released well over a year ago. --Jasca Ducato (talk | contributions) 20:34, November 28, 2013 (UTC)
The page states that he died on 3 december, and thats sourced to forsaken, but forsaken states that he died on 9 december
What page number specifies that? Slate Vesper (talk) 16:34, January 14, 2014 (UTC)
"It happened on the night before my birthday. The attack, I mean." Since Haytham's birthday is the 4th December, the date on the article is correct. --Jasca Ducato (talk | contributions) 10:59, January 15, 2014 (UTC)
I noticed while doing the Templar Hunt with Rhona in Havana that Edward and Rhona already seemed to know each other. I already checked the database, but there was nothing about it. Do they just know each other by reputation or is there more to it?
Looking at Edward Kenway's article, it strikes me as odd that his middle name is "James" despite his father's first name being Bernard, doesn't European rule in England state that your middle name is whatever your father's first name was? I'm a little confused, and Haytham's middle starts with an "E" following that rule, Hatytham's middle name can only be "Edward" but then why isn't Edward's middle not Bernard instead of James? There's gotta be a loop hole somewhere. Supreme Master AssassinO Mentoras 17:42, January 24, 2014 (UTC)
It's not a rule. It's just something some people like to do. People can name their kids whatever they want, as long as it's not Jesus. --Crimson KnightIntercom 17:47, January 24, 2014 (UTC)
As I remember though, Kain said something about that when I posted on Haytham Kenway's talk page, asking if we knew what Haytham's middle name was, and he said that it was a general rule for the father's first name to be passed down as a middle name. Supreme Master AssassinO Mentoras 17:50, January 24, 2014 (UTC)
There are exceptions to every rule. Also Crimsonface, I point you to Mexican country. They have dozens of Jesuses. --Kainzorus PrimeWalkie-talkie 17:52, January 24, 2014 (UTC)
Who agrees that this should be the new render? If you look at the other AC4 renders they're in-game renders and 3D modeled. But the current one looks too realistic, like it was in real-life. Also it's not in-game. I want all the AC4 renders to match up depending on their design, if they're in-game renders or not, and if they stand out well. Yay or Nay? MB543 (talk) 19:31, January 27, 2014 (UTC)MB543
I disagree. Ezio, Connor and Aveline all have renders that outshine the quality of other characters' renders of their respective games, because they're the protagonists. I think the current render is fine. CrookThe Constantine District 19:37, January 27, 2014 (UTC)
Whilst there is nothing wrong with the proposed image per se, I believe the current one is of better quality and, all round, a better image. --Jasca Ducato (talk | contributions) 09:33, January 28, 2014 (UTC)
Hate to nag, but he was also a farmer for a while.--188.180.174.234 15:11, February 17, 2014 (UTC)
Not every single thing needs to be made a tag. He was a father, he abandoned his family. He did a million different things that could be made a tag, they don't all have to be included. It's getting fucking ridiculous. --Revan's Exile (talk) 15:33, February 17, 2014 (UTC)
I happen to agree with Revan's Exile on this matter, I also believe the number of minor things we're categorising is getting out of hand. That being said, Edward was only ever a farmer's hand; his father was the farmer. --Jasca Ducato (talk | contributions) 16:44, February 17, 2014 (UTC)
I noticed none of the information (other than very general passing) regarding Edward's earlier life or his life immediately after ACIV has been added... Shouldn't it be added?
(As in the trouble he caused he's father; the fact he married a woman promised to a Templar, he's wife's father being an ally of a Templar; the fact he came back; he's dad was dead, he's mum didn't want anything to do with him, and he's getting revenge on those that caused him trouble in early life. Also the pardon he got for him and his men... well anyway, you get the idea. I think it would be beneficial to add in his tales before and after ACIV a little more completely. 94.0.243.104 20:12, June 15, 2014 (UTC)
The article is currently being revamped outside of the wiki, and I assume that this information will be included. If you want to know more, ask Amnestyyy, the revamper. --Crimson KnightIntercom 20:14, June 15, 2014 (UTC)
The current one shows more of his face. -Molotov.cockroach (talk) 03:27, June 28, 2014 (UTC)
Far more detailed than the Anniversary render, even if there are some slight differences from the in-game outfit. I'd still say we put the Anniversay render somewhere in the gallery though, if it isn't there already. CrookThe Constantine District 10:01, June 28, 2014 (UTC)
The current one is more dynamic, and also shows greater detail. Slate Vesper (talk) 21:32, June 28, 2014 (UTC)
Call me unobservant but I don't see the author credited. I would like to know who wrote the current entry of Edward James Kenway? It's written very well and I would like to give my compliments to them.70.71.136.230 08:39, July 17, 2014 (UTC)
All articles on this wiki are the process of editing by numerous individuals. Of course, I'm sure that some people had more input into the current article. You can see the editing history process by clicking the little arrow next to "Edit" up top, and then clicking on "History". -- Master Sima YiTalk 08:42, July 17, 2014 (UTC)
Has it been revealed as of yet if Edward actually managed to make a fortune, as he had always wanted? I believe that this is the case, because of his lifestyle after returning to England (purchasing and living in a Manor, having servants, his apparel at the theatre etc). Also, is it just me or he started behaving and speaking more like a "gentleman"?
If you guys agree, shouldn't we add this info under the "Personality and Characteristics" section?
192.76.7.180 05:52, July 18, 2014 (UTC)
The page is currently under construction, so doing that now would be counterproductive. I say wait until Nesty is finished revamping the page and bring this up then. -Molotov.cockroach (talk) 05:59, July 19, 2014 (UTC)
How long has Nesty been working on this article? Does she need any help? 85.72.95.80 06:59, July 22, 2014 (UTC)
I have been somewhat tardy due to personal circumstances and other wiki affairs that had to be taken care of. I intend to finish this page up in a few days, after which you can add anything you might still be missing. Sorry for the inconvenience. NestyContact me! 09:41, July 22, 2014 (UTC)
No need to apologize Nesty; you're doing a damn-awesome job. Take your time to finish the article. I've seen the rest of your work and you're doing a pretty amazing job. I wish I could help... If you need anything let me know.
85.72.95.80 12:04, July 22, 2014 (UTC)
Some important information about Edward is missing, like his time as a lookout in the Emperor, in which he met Blackbeard, had a rivalry with another crew member, and Friday told him to become a pirate, which had a great impact in his life. Also, the reason why he killed his father-in-law is not mentioned too. Emmett Scott became a Templar, gave smallpox to Edward's first wife and refused to give medicines, and took Rose as a hostage.
I understand that the article is being revamped, but nothing has been done since September. So I suggest any administrator to add the above info to the article.
--176.205.77.242 11:17, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
We already have someone working on that.--Bovkaffe (talk) 11:19, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
There are some more info from the novel that needs to be added in the article, like how he became a pirate, what he did after leaving the caribbean, how he met Ed That and Hornigold, and more things. 94.59.29.100 05:51, November 1, 2014 (UTC)
"After joining the British Brotherhood Edward rose to became the co-leader with Miko, Edward brought great stability to the Brotherhood, he used his charm to make connection across London in both high society and the criminal underworld and together that were able to keep the Templars at bay and further the Assassin cause.
Edward used his commercial activities to travel the globe in search of First Civilization sites like the Observatory. He discovered Temples in Italy, and one underneath Alamut. Edward also attempted to discover the location of the Grand Temple, and wrote down clues regarding its location in his personal journal.[4]
One discovery Edward made he kept a closely guarded secret, on one of his extensive travels his came across a Shroud of Eden, a powerful artefact that he wanted to keep hidden from the world, to do this he locked the Shroud in a box made by the First Civilization that could only be opened through the use of a key made with the same design.
To ensure that the Shroud remained hidden he secreted the casket within the Tower of London where he believed it would be secure with the British Crown jewels, but he also placed the key within a secret room in St Paul's Cathedral."
In the legacy section it states what happened to the London Assassins after he and Miko were killed but this was not added.
Also it is mentioned and referenced from Twitter that Edwards standard British brotherhood robes were somehow passed on to Achilies who modified them into an entirely different robe which he then passed on to Connor? Is it not more likely that the Colonial Robes were designed based on the British Robes? thoughts?
I shall tweak the wording slightly and add it to the article. --Jasca Ducato (talk | contributions) 08:40, October 27, 2015 (UTC)
I think it should be noted that his parents had a daughter before Edward, but i don't see where it would fit, though. Ideas?DipsonDP (talk) 20:14, May 24, 2016 (UTC)
Would this do?: Edward was born in Swansea, Wales, to Bernard and Linette Kenway; he was their second child, but their first, a girl, died prior to Edward's birth. At the age of ten, his family relocated to a farm in Bristol, in South West England. However, the pastoral life did not agree with Edward and he became a well-known troublemaker in his adolescence.
That would be the very first paragraph in his biography. --Crimson KnightIntercom 22:13, May 24, 2016 (UTC)
Damn, i looked for the word "Sister" /: DipsonDP (talk) 22:38, May 24, 2016 (UTC)
Someone, please do update Kenway's page. Connor's page is so popular and details every single thing in the game, but what's going on here? Especially Edward's Legacy para needs to be updated immediately. Jacob's and Evie's actions in his mansion in search of the shroud of eden needs to be added (better if it's included in the legacy para).
For a protagonist of a main game, Edward's page feels like a stub. I could have fixed it myself, but I do not see myself, well, bold and experienced enough to do so, as our senior members. And so, my request to you guys is this, please take care of our dear Ed. I can't understand how he fell through our fingers.... Edward's page need to be revamped immediately.
I'm sure someone will pick it up in due time. Thing is, we all have other stuff that needs to be done, as well an actual life outside the wikia... So, all in due time. --Amnestyyy(Contact me!) <helper /> 09:13, June 10, 2016 (UTC)
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