Haytham must control his emotions around her while dealing with the dangers of the Assassins. There's a reason Ezio is the only Assassin's Creed character to receive his own trilogy (alongside other media). There's about a four hundred year timeframe between Odyssey and Origins, with countless generations between Elpidios and Aya. It really is just a question of performance and voicework. The secret ending and many of the game's mechanics complement a lot of this to make it feel like an Assassin's Creed game, but it's non-traditional at the very least. On the one hand, it makes sense how playing as Odin for a few short chapters isn't something Ubisoft would just want to give away, and it's okay to offer a non-canonical choice in playing male Eivor. She is the first fully-playable female Assassin in the franchise, although of course it was a mistreatment of the character in a non-AAA game. Not only does he share a similar imagery to his name as Ezio and Altair, but his personal life is much like Ezio's and his love life is much like Altair's. However, Cormac is conjoinedâ"cor" can be interpreted as "Raven" and mac means "Son of." It was simply too far in development, and with Male Eivor being the focus on the marketing, it feels likely that some wanted to intentionally hide Eivor's name. As many know, Adam and Eve are often considered the first "proto-Assassins," figures who preceded the Brotherhood but shared similar ideals. I don't know much about the deep lore, the comics, or maybe I just missed an in-game reference. This is somewhat complicated by the fact that Male Eivor's last name would be Varinsdottir, and it can't be. Regarding the surname, ancient Greeks typically only had a single name. For Aya, it break downs much of the same. Like many other Warriors games, it will be developed by Omega Force. It's a female first name and a last name that indicates being the "daughter of Varin." This is likely the easiest explanation, as the franchise has proven that names are important and intentional, and this break in tradition isn't necessarily a bad thing. ... Bayek and his wife Aya become allies of Cleopatra and aid her in her own quest to take back control from her brother Ptolemy XIII (who is … Including simple, single names like Alexios and Kassandra make a lot of the in-game construction much easier. Arno Dorian is almost like looking at the past. The choices you make in conversations can change the course of the story as well as your relationship with the NPCs you’re conversing with. Come Assassin's Creed 3, player are introduced to Connor Kenway and his Templar father, Haytham. Aside from taking the franchise further into RPG depths, Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Valhalla break a major series-defining tradition. Commonly, Alexander and/or Alexandria are inferred to mean "defender of mankind," so in truth, the entirety of Amunet's identity is shaped around the proto-Assassins and their goals. The Moment: Aya and Bayek's reunion at the end of The Hidden Ones DLC. If perhaps Arno is a little too-on-the-nose, Jacob and Evie Frye almost find themselves as outliers. This is a direct connection to the brotherhood, while the "of Alexandria" portion of her name comes from Alexander the Great. Kassandra and Alexios enter in Assassin's Creed Odyssey and immediately break this tradition. From a culture perspective, this makes sense while, at the same time, Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a heavy RPG version of the franchise. January brings two free quests, a new boss, and Aya. Really, as much as Auditore de Firenze connected Ezio's Assassin roots to his family, so too does the Kenway Saga. Unlike Alexios and Kassandra's Greek Origins, Vikings commonly had surnames based on their father. Obviously, his name alone details how he will defect from the Brotherhood and become an Assassin defector, really showing how even the simplest of names can have deeply rooted meaning. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. DemonStacey TTODewback's Daughter In love with the TaySway Registered User regular. Throughout the franchise, names are used to draw familiar connections (which is itself a bit obvious), but connect to the grander lore, ideals, or imagery of the brotherhood. RELATED: The 15 Best Video Game Characters of 2020. She was also the mother of Elpidios, an ancestor of Aya, one of the co-founders of the Hidden Ones. Which in retrospect means they forced this stupid romance and baby storyline on us for just this one scene. She was the older half-sister of Alexios and, through her mother, Myrrine, the granddaughter of King Leonidas I of Sparta. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Well since its multiple generations from Kassandra/Alexios child to Aya, i am sure there are split off bloodlines in there. Unfortunately these titles were edited in ways that reflected Hascoet's apparent nature, which meant forcing in characters like Alexios and completely removing most of Aya… With Haytham and Connor's surname, it made many fans excited when they learned that Edward was Connor's grandfather. Part of me wishes Protego would have gone with Zeuxippe, a sort of Happy ending for some star-crossed love but it probably wouldn't have ended well. At the same time, Jacob's name comes from the brother of Esau, with Jacob's name meaning "he who nips the heel" or "Supplanter." Aya was just the " OHHHHHHH" gotcha moment for this ending sequence. On the other, how is a alternate identity of a character who literally does not exist as he is demonstrated taking her name and being marketed over the directly canonical Eivor, and why invent a complicated explanation for Odin instead of keeping it an entire surprise? While the Sun is most inconsequential, the identification of air is a reference to a Leap of Faith. The obvious interpretations here are a light and defend for mankind, which itself is a very weak connection. We need to breathe life back into this post after that third DLC episode in Odyssey. If alexios had a daughter you can bet your ass he would give her the spear over layla. RELATED: What to Do After Beating Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Click the button below to start this article in quick view. Sure, it's not the most connected to the franchise. She was the older half-sister of Alexios and,through her mother,Myrrine,the granddaughter of King Leonidas I of Sparta.Although raised by her step-father,Nikolaos,Kassandra was the biological daughter of Pythagoras.She was also the mother of Elpidios,an ancestor of Aya… They fought to free Humanity from the Isu, with Evie being directly drawn from Eve. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. It is taken. This helps establish identity and depth for the character, and are often used to accentuate the character in terms of importance and marketing. Although raised by her step-father, Nikolaos, Kassandra was the biological daughter of Pythagoras. Occam's Razor suggests that the simplest answer is usually the right one, and the simplest solution is that the name took a backseat as many other woman characters in the Assassin's Creed franchise have. After this I don't know if I can still fully dislike Zeuxippe. She will never fall to you or your kind. "I really love this scene because it shows how the Brotherhood was created by both Aya and Bayek, a couple who, after the loss of their son, dedicated their lives to others. Alexios and "of Alexandria" have very similar origins, but it works with Aya as his entire identity is shaped around this. Despite a variety of changes in time and settings, powerful names like Ezio Auditore de Firenze all the way to Bayek of Siwa have remained a constant. Although the war between the Templars and the Assassins have been fought for centuries in the game world, in the real world we have had the pleasure of diving into the massive mythology of Assassin's Creed for over a decade now. Much like Eagle Bearer for Alexios/Kassandra, it's her relation to the clan that mostly connects her to the franchise's overarching bird theme: Eivor of the Raven Clan. Footage of Canceled Nintendo DS Black and White Game Appears Online, Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Valhalla Break a Major Series Tradition, The 15 Best Video Game Characters of 2020, What to Do After Beating Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Amunet literally translates to "The Hidden One. There's this potent idea of multiple souls in a single body in the Assassin's Creed franchise. Report Save. With Shay Patrick Cormac, it gets a little interesting. If I remember correctly Aya was Greek or part Greek. And I was a god! Her surname was ignored, and in fact, marketed over. Plus she's the canon character, so gimme dat. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Warriors is the newest Warriors game, based on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise. As to why the names have no connection to the franchise's greatest themes, it's worth highlighting that neither does the game itself. We do not need Aya to be Kassandra or Alexios' descendant, we need a proper DLC with proper content. Alexios I Komnenos (Greek: Ἀλέξιος Ά Κομνηνός, c. 1048 – 15 August 1118), Latinized Alexius I Comnenus, was Byzantine emperor from 1081 to 1118. Not only that, but his surname can be translated to "Son of No One." Once again, Eivor is a break in tradition, one similar but contextually different from Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Eivor's name matters, perhaps more than most, but is ignored in the marketing, an act that is undeniably intentional. This is the story of how they cope with their mistakes and find their ways back to one another. At the very least, they add definition to characters and help establish that identity, which has always been key to the Assassin's Creed franchise. Her father became co-emperor, at the age of two, in 962. Requiescat in pace (rest in peace), Caesar.] level 1. My guess is she didn't, as she still had the Staff in 2018. But it's a bit different with this added context: Layla or Desmond see through the memories of their ancestors, whereas Odin, Tyr, and Loki's memories are indeed Eivor, Sigurd, and Basim's memories. Comment deleted by user 2 years ago More than 2 children. Interestingly enough, returning Assassin's Creed character Shaun Hastings postulates that Haytham was named after Hytham, assuming that Edward knew much about the early British brotherhood. The simplest solution would be to say that Eivor Varinsdottir is the main character of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, that players have the option to play male, and to ignore Havi/Odin and allow players to find that portion out themselves. Furthermore, even if it's something as simple as "of Siwa" or "of Alexandria," a full name is constructed for these characters. Like Altair, this is a bit on the nose as Ezio means "eagle" and Da Firenze is added to, indeed, identify the place of his birth but also identify where he comes from in a metaphorical sense. Furthermore, Altair was familiar with his father, Umar, and the easiest way to explain this is how Altair is the first of a line of Assassins. 6. share. A weak name is less likely to capture the awe of a story, while many names often carry a major underlying meaning. I feel for both women. Born to Myrrine and Nikolaos during the mid 5th century BCE in Sparta, Lakonia, Alexios was the younger half-sibling of Kassandra and a grandson of King Leonidas I of Sparta.Not long after his birth the Pythia at the time, Praxithea, gave a prophecy that the grandchildren of Leonidas would lead to the downfall of Sparta. Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,903 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 5/17 - Published: 11/10/2017 file. A mother needs you to teach her frustrated Spartan daughter how to be a better woman, so you're going to train her. That is, until Assassin's Creed Odyssey dropped and ended that tradition. ... Altair and Bayak definitely aren’t white, and in some of the more extreme parts you would get arguments on Aya, Alexios, and Cassandra. Bayek of Siwa, as well as his wife Aya, are the last entries in this trend, resulting in quite a few breaks from here. His name is a transliteration of the Arabic to mean "young eagle.". Quite simply, really, as Desmond is Desmond, Altair is Altair, and Ezio is Ezio. Of course, this break in tradition was most likely intentional for a few reasons. Thaletas watched the Adrestia sail away believing that he'd just lost the one person who made him feel like more than just a Spartan. It's clearly intentional nonetheless, as picking some form of Greek name related to birds, aside from the nickname Eagle Bearer (which is their strongest connection), is likely simple enough from this point. When he's not writing, playing his own games, or thinking about writing or playing his games, he's probably the second player to his son's Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! This was often accentuated by some form of qualifier, like a place of origin, but it wasn't entirely necessary. Alexios or Kassanda, ... for the first time, Zelda's not a princess, but the daughter of the local headmaster. For example, Altair Ibn La'Ahad is loaded with Assassin-related meaning. When the news broke at Ubisoft over the summer, it became apparent that Assassin's Creed Valhalla be inevitably influenced by this mentality too. Since then, he's been involved with every step of the gaming industries' growth from the golden PS1 era and the dying days of the arcade to any current gaming trend. It turns out that our proto-assassin Darius actually has a child, whose gender is pre-determined by your choice of player character. Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China is set in 1526, shortly after the animated short Assassin's Creed: Embers, and follows the aforementioned Shao Jun, who was trained by legendary Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze.. After her training, Shao Jun returns to her homeland to exact revenge on the Templars, taking on the group known as Eight Tigers in particular as they were … More than any other game in the series, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey gives you far-reaching choices that affect the outcome of its story and quests. "Eivor" can be traced back to Proto-Norse for "Defender," which is a feminine name etymologically similar to Alexios's. 3 days of Mega Man then Ancient Greece here I come! It wasn't something that happened from time to time; it was culturally important. Shay, Son of Raven, could somehow connect with Eivor of the Raven Clan. Ezio's surname, Edward's surname, Bayek's place of origins, and more were all important to the character's identity from the point of reveal; for Eivor, this simply was not the case. I noticed this during his lines in my Kassandra campaign, but I started up a new save as Alexios just to see what he was like and…ick. At the same time, Shay could be a French corruption related to being a breaker of promises, or betrayer. After all, not only does Shay have a bunch of Viking-related lore and more obviously Irish lore that could draw loose connections, Eivor is traveling to Ireland in the upcoming Wrath of the Druids DLC. His name is derived from German and French origins to crudely mean something like "Eagle Power." Both Arno and Altair fall in love with a Templar, while Arno and Ezio were both noble, rowdy youth who suffer at the hands of the Templars and grows into a powerful Assassin as a a result. We don't know at this point if Kassandra had any children. In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are. It's not that it can be explained away due to the culture, as with Alexios and Kassandra, but ultimately, it has to be intentional. Aveline de Grandpre is, at least in the formation of her identity, odd compared to the Assassins that come before her. PLEASE NOTE: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. MORE: How Assassin's Creed Valhalla Establishes the Templar Order. [Aya: There is a new creed now.] Indeed, the nickname Eagle Bearer really tries to stretch Assassin's Creed Odyssey closer to the franchise's themes. Of course, Altair was followed by Ezio Auditore de Firenze, who took everything Altair established and perfected it. This may seem a bit odd for a number of reasons, as it's a surname not taken from an ancestor as it would initially seem. In essence, Shay's first name means Hawk and thus continues the trend of bird imagery in the name. With the exception of Alexios and Kassandra, Eivor is the only character in the franchise whose last name actually exists but is intentionally ignored. Kassandra / Alexios is born. Arteen Adept Vale Registered User regular. However, instead of using their names to connect to basic imagery or the overarching theme of family, Jacob and Evie both connect to Assassin's Creed lore. Perhaps no longer in terms of history, but Altair will always be the Father of the Assassin's Creed gamesâestablishing, not following, like a son of no one. From Assassin's Creed 1 to Assassin's Creed Origins, the franchise's use of names has relied on all of the characters mentioned above: capturing awe with powerful names, names that themselves carry an underlying meaning, and names that define and identify characters. Press J to jump to the feed. It will also be published by Ubisoft and Koei-Tecmo. In a way, Assassin's Creed Valhalla attempts its balancing act between the old school and new school approach of Assassin's Creed here by changing the approach to this tradition. ... Darius' son/daughter is killed And at the end: Kassandra/Alexios give up Elpidios to Darius and Darius takes him to Egypt. Aya is Bayek's wife and she is a playable character in Origins. This means the character doesn't end when the name changes, but that the characters still exist apart from one another. It's an outlier in that Alexios and Kassandra exist (at least initially) 400 years before the Hidden Ones. Alexios left Mykonos believing that he'd been lied to and used. If alexios had a daughter you can bet your ass he would give her the spear over layla. Alexios has that Bayek like, bland look that I do not enjoy. For news, discussion and more about Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise. The latest two games buck these trends. Assassin's Creed Odyssey set a new norm for the popular Ubisoft series when it presented players with two protagonist options: Alexios or Kassandra. I was regretting pre-ordering the regular edition today for that Gold edition 3-days early thing but then I remembered that I had Mega Man 11 on October 2. Nobody wants to outlive their children. Etymology-wise, Alexios means "one who defends men" and Kassandra means "shining upon men." RELATED: Major Assassin's Creed Odyssey Character First Appeared in AC2. He, much like Ezio, Altair, and Haytham, is more connected to Assassin imagery than most, but it can go deeper than that. While it does strange from Eagles slightly, there's the clear connection. The enormous and brilliant Assassin's Creed Odyssey will … Ezio Auditore, Edward Kenway, Arno Dorian, Evie Frye, and every assassin mentioned here tie this all together. However, those important naming conventions and characters are still there. Rome is eternal. She was the second daughter of Constantine VIII and his wife Helena. Starting with running, although she's not exactly keen. Sure, it's different but, in a complication situation, it's easy to look back at Occam's Razor. [Aya: The same fate will come to all despots.] Powers and Stats It's a female first name and a last name that indicates being the "daughter of Varin." It was unknown to those involved at the time that the \"prophecy\" had been concocted by the Cult of Kosmos in … Unlike Altair and Ezio, Connor doesn't really deal with any Assassin imagery in his name, but as his name can be traced back to Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed Black Flag, it does tie into its own trilogy and franchise theme: family. "Male Eivor" is not Eivor, he is Havi, and he is who most would know as Odin. Aya can be derived from the hebrew for "to fly swiftly" or "bird," while her reborn identity as Amunet literally translates to "The Hidden One." For those who played both Assassin's Creed Rogue and Valhalla, this should establish an interesting connection. Haytham happens to meet a woman that is the daughter of the Grandmaster of the West Indies. Joshua has an MA degree in English from Jacksonville State University, and the best way to contact him is at jduckworth874@gmail.com. Aveline is taken from Avila, come from the Latin avid (or "Bird"), meaning that Aveline's name carries the importance of "little bird." Bayek's name is a reference to a Vulture or Falcon, obviously continuing the trend of bird names. Connor's naming conventions itself come more from his tribe, which still has their meaning unto itself, while Haytham does take the same approach as Ezio and Altair. Flirt your way to the race. In that time we have had over a dozen games on both consoles, PC and mobile that have fleshed out the complex world of the Assassins, a secret … News by Tom Phillips, News Editor Updated on 9 January 2019. [Aya: Freedom is not given, Caesar. It works for many of the games mechanics, but ultimately, it feels like a disservice to Eivor here. 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But unlike Alexios and Kassandra, Eivor is more directly involved with the Hidden Ones; although she doesn't join them, she has a last impacting on the Hidden Ones and the Order of the Ancients in the franchise. That doesn't erase the fact that her last name exists. Although it was possible to play as a woman in earlier Assassin's Creed titles, it wasn't possible to run the entire story as a woman -- until Odyssey.Now, a computer file in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Valhalla confirms that Kassandra -- … However, Bayek also goes by Amun who is the god of Sun and Air. The Gates of Atlantis is part of the main quest line, unlocked after completing Unified Front, then A Family's Legacy. Players can find an in-game document that confirms Eivor's name is Eivor Varinsdottir, but this breaks tradition in a ton of ways. Boxer Floyd Mayweather will soon be a grandfather, as he's confirmed that his 20-year-old daughter Iyanna "Yaya" Mayweather is expecting with boyfriend, rapper NBA Young Boy. Assassin's Creed Valhalla is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Furthermore, their identities can feel incomplete as neither have last names, so there's no surname, identifying information, or anything to help flesh out this portion of the character. Altair is directly named after a star in the Aquila constellation, with that star being known as "The Flying One" and the entire constellation being known as "The Eagle." Combined with all of that is the fact that, attaching "of Siwa" to his name, in a manner similar to Ezio, shows where he comes from and how his journey ultimately began. As explained, male Eivor and Eivor are both canon because they exist, but both are not Eivor. I hope they retcon in the next game that neither Kass or Aya were born from actual parents. Alexios, through his mother, belongs to the Agiad line of kings, which means that when Pausanias is removed for being a puppet of the cult, Alexios is tasked to replace him. This is a huge mistake and I am disapointed by the insistance of these sexist views that plague video games. Where does Desmond end and Altair and Ezio begin? Zoë was Porphyrogenita, "born into the purple"; this was the appellation for a child born in the capital to a reigning emperor. In this way, Jacob plays off as Evie by supplanting the Templars and keeping the biblical connections alive. If you play as Alexios, Darius' spawn is … Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade Episode 3 Expansion Ending - Aya is part of the Bloodline. Evie is derived from Eve, obviously coming from the Biblical Adam and Eve. at least this way Protego gets to spend his time with his daughter and with people that love him. Just wondering if that connection exists. While this itself may be the most interesting, that's not the only twist. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Almost certainly not. Some of Aya's ancestors would have had more than one child, and Kassandra's bloodline would have continued with them. Who: Julius Caesar It's not that it should been simple, like Alexios/Kassandra with Eagle Bearer, as Bayek and Aya both had alternative names and places of origins. For Assassin's Creed Odyssey on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Holy f*** the mad people at Ubi actually did it *Hidden Blade Ep 3 spoilers*". It's the deaths of his family that sees Ezio transform from a juvenile young man to a full-fledged Assassin to, eventually, a wise mentor of the Brotherhood. Notably, as the franchise moves further and further from Altair, the meanings diverge and change, yet all connect to some form of identity, to some theme of the franchise, or even to the Brotherhood itself. Furthermore, he extends it because Jacob is a Patriarch of the Israelites in his story, and Jacob's granddaughter Lydia Frye implies that Jacob is treated like a Patriarch of the Brotherhood here. In fact, Eivor has one but many players who just watch the marketing and rush the game will never know it. How does one separate Layla from Bayek/Aya/Alexios or Kassandra, and Eivor? However, as he's just reclaimed his citzienship, he needs to marry and have children and his spouse should be someone whose loyalty to Sparta is unquestionable. It's more complicated when Layla is seeing through the eyes of Eivor who can see through the eyes of Odin, while Sigurd is also Tyr and Basim is also Loki. RELATED: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Yule Festival Guide. As many know, names are powerful in storytelling. Jealous Deva on July 2020 +1. When Joshua Duckworth received Pokemon Yellow for Christmas at 5-years-old, his fate as a gamer was set. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the assassinscreed community. In fact, Eivor's gender is incredibly important because it's why Basim doesn't immediately recognize Eivor as Odin because Eivor is female, not male. "Of Alexandria" is supplementary, not standalone, and ultimately this means that their name has no connection to anything solid related to Assassin imagery.
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