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A Ring of Eden

A Ring of Eden is a Piece of Eden which is molded in the form of a ring and serves as personal shields for its wearer.

Invented by Idun, a member of the Æsir branch of Isu,[1] Rings of Eden project an electromagnetic field which deflect magnetic projectiles as well as energy-based weapons discharges. The Rings do not grant the wearer complete immunity, however, and were sometimes used, by the Isu, in conjunction with a shielding device.

History[]

In the decades preceding the Great Catastrophe, the Isu attempted to adapt the principles behind the Rings to create a shield that could protect the whole planet from the impending cataclysm. However, they did not have the time or resources to make even a large enough shield to safeguard a single city, and so they abandoned the research for other, more favorable solutions.[2]

During the late 17th century, a Ring came into the possession of the renowned privateer-turned-pirate William Kidd, and its ability to deflect metal or, more specifically, lead musket balls, contributed to folklore stories of his invincibility. Kidd eventually chose to hide his Ring on Oak Island to keep it safe from Templar forces who sought it. To this end, Kidd created a map that provided clues to the Ring's location, and divided it among four of his former crew members before he was captured by the British and executed.[3]

Years later, the Assassin Connor managed to gather the four pieces of the map from "Peg Leg", who sat near the docks of Connor's ship Aquila. With the map complete, Connor and Robert Faulkner traveled to Oak Island to obtain the Ring. Though both wondered why Kidd protected this "treasure" so carefully, Connor soon realized its power when it threw Faulkner's whiskey flask out of his hand.[3]

During this time a number of Rings, alongside other Isu artifacts, were discovered in the tunnels beneath Chichen Itza during Madeleine de L'Isle's archaeological digs.[4]

Hnituðr[]

Main article: Hnituðr

Despite taking the form of a golden arm ring forged in seven pieces, the Hnituðr forged by the Isu blacksmith Völund[5] is also considered a Ring of Eden, sharing many of their properties such as magnetic field manipulation.[6] It was kept atop an altar in Völund's forge in the North Sea until the late 9th century, when he offered it to Geirmund Hel-hide, who accepted the gift.[5] The bracelet passed on to Guthrum, who wore it during the battles of Bedwyn[7] and Meretun.[8]

Following Meretun, King Alfred of Wessex negotiated peace with the Vikings and included in his terms that the bracelet had to be given up to be destroyed. Upon uncovering that Guthrum and Alfred had been working together, Geirmund went to confront the former on his deception. The two of them fought, though most of the weapons Geirmund used ended up being useless, apart from a bronze knife, which managed to wound Guthrum in the thigh. Realizing Geirmund had both the will and the means to kill him, Guthrum returned the bracelet.[9] After Geirmund's death, the bracelet disappeared and was not found on him nor in any of his halls.[10]

Behind the scenes[]

In Assassin's Creed III, the artifact is referred to as a "Shard of Eden", contradicting the previous use of the name in the 2011 comic series Assassin's Creed: The Fall for metal fragments from destroyed Pieces of Eden.

Subsequent to Connor's acquisition of the Ring, its effects are present if players as Desmond Miles relive the earlier memories of Haytham Kenway. The Ring's effect can also be seen on Desmond himself in the modern day missions if players had uncovered it before leaving the Animus.

The Ring shares many features with the rings of neodymium magnets that are found in miniature motors, which give off a strong magnetic field.

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References[]

  1. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaA Feast to Remember
  2. Assassin's Creed IIIModern day
  3. 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed III - Oak Island
  4. Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagNoob's personal files: "Abstergo Industries – Crypto-History: Locations"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 8
  6. Twitter Matthew Kirby (@writerMattKirby) on Twitter "I imagined it as a viking type of Ring of Eden, yes, and with many of the same properties, including magnetic field manipulation (which is why Geirmund’s bronze dagger got through)." (screenshot)
  7. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 16
  8. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 17
  9. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 31
  10. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Epilogue

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