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Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny (8 March 1702 – 22 April 1782) was an Irish pirate born in Kingsale, Ireland during the early 18th century who operated out of the Caribbean. At some point, she had a relationship with the Assassin Edward Kenway.
History
In October of 1720, Jack Rackham and his crew (including Bonny) was attacked by a "King's Ship", a sloop that was commissioned by the Governor of Jamaica, with the intent to take out Rackham. Being that most of the crew were drunk, many of the pirates provided little resistance, yet Bonny, Mary Read, and an unknown man fought to their full potential.
Eventually, the crew was imprisoned and sentenced to be hanged. However, both Bonny and Read were able to plead pregnancy, and their sentences were temporarily put on hold until childbirth had ensued.
There is no historical record of Bonny's release or of her supposed execution. This led to the belief that her father ransomed her; that she might have returned to her husband, or even that she resumed a life of piracy under an entirely new identity.
Romantic life
Romantic life
Edward was driven to prove himself as a "man of quality" to his family, but he was also a serial adulterer. His relationships proved useful, as he would sleep with courtesans to convince them to draw out his targets. Between his two marriages, Edward had other close relationships, including one with the pirate Anne Bonny.
Edward was driven to prove himself as a "man of quality" to his family, but he was also a serial adulterer. His relationships proved useful, as he would sleep with courtesans to convince them to draw out his targets. Between his two marriages, Edward had other close relationships, including one with the pirate Anne Bonny.
Personality and characteristics
Personality and characteristics
E. KENWAY
During his formative years, Edward was a reckless, albeit brave, individual who was infatuated with the idea of fame and glory. Such was his obsession that he left his first wife to become a privateer in the British Navy, hoping to score his fortune in the Caribbean and prove his worth to his estranged wife. After the Treaty of Utrecht effectively made all privateers redundant, many turned to a life of piracy; Edward among them. He quickly became feared and respected for his skill at the helm of a ship and his combat prowess, with even the renowned Edward Thatch commenting upon his ability.
It was the promise of wealth, power and and infamy that spurred Edward into joining the Order of Assassins; something the Assassins very clearly recognised. Although they knew him to be good at heart, and capable of change, the Assassins were wary of their new brother, who cared only for access to the Brotherhood's weapons and techniques, and nothing for the Creed itself. Indeed, it was these very qualities that drew him to the attention of the Order's sworn enemies, the Templars.
Despite the vested interested of both the Assassins and the Templars in the veteran pirate, Edward remained steadfastly focused on his own goals; power, infamy and proof that he was better than he was born to be. Edward was also one to take any advantage afforded him; twisting the meaning of the Creed to suit his own ends, whilst realising that it promised him the power to make himself better than he was.
As a father, Edward encouraged his son to think for himself instead of believing everything his home-school teachers said. He also expressed pride towards his eight-year old son when Haytham said that he would have offered the thief who tried to mug his mother clemency, instead of acting on the impulse to kill him like Birch had attempted to. Edward could be quite conservative in other respects however, such as his decision to marry off his daughter to Birch, as was the tradition of the day.
Skills and equipment
During his privateering, Edward spent his time repeatedly climbing the vast rigging and masts of his warships, providing him with a deftness equalling that of any Assassin. He also wielded at least four flintlock pistols and two swords on him at a given time, and would make full use of his armaments in battle.
One of Edward's most invaluable pieces of equipment was his ship, Jackdaw. She was equipped with a diving bell that Edward used to dive for treasure beneath the waves; during these maritime explorations, Edward proved to be a strong swimmer who was capable of fending off sharks if he was attacked.
E. KENWAY
During his formative years, Edward was a reckless, albeit brave, individual who was infatuated with the idea of fame and glory. Such was his obsession that he left his first wife to become a privateer in the British Navy, hoping to score his fortune in the Caribbean and prove his worth to his estranged wife. After the Treaty of Utrecht effectively made all privateers redundant, many turned to a life of piracy; Edward among them. He quickly became feared and respected for his skill at the helm of a ship and his combat prowess, with even the renowned Edward Thatch commenting upon his ability.
It was the promise of wealth, power and and infamy that spurred Edward into joining the Order of Assassins; something the Assassins very clearly recognised. Although they knew him to be good at heart, and capable of change, the Assassins were wary of their new brother, who cared only for access to the Brotherhood's weapons and techniques, and nothing for the Creed itself. Indeed, it was these very qualities that drew him to the attention of the Order's sworn enemies, the Templars.
Despite the vested interested of both the Assassins and the Templars in the veteran pirate, Edward remained steadfastly focused on his own goals; power, infamy and proof that he was better than he was born to be. Edward was also one to take any advantage afforded him; twisting the meaning of the Creed to suit his own ends, whilst realising that it promised him the power to make himself better than he was.
As a father, Edward encouraged his son to think for himself instead of believing everything his home-school teachers said. He also expressed pride towards his eight-year old son when Haytham said that he would have offered the thief who tried to mug his mother clemency, instead of acting on the impulse to kill him like Birch had attempted to. Edward could be quite conservative in other respects however, such as his decision to marry off his daughter to Birch, as was the tradition of the day.
Skills and equipment
During his privateering, Edward spent his time repeatedly climbing the vast rigging and masts of his warships, providing him with a deftness equalling that of any Assassin. He also wielded at least four flintlock pistols and two swords on him at a given time, and would make full use of his armaments in battle.
One of Edward's most invaluable pieces of equipment was his ship, Jackdaw. She was equipped with a diving bell that Edward used to dive for treasure beneath the waves; during these maritime explorations, Edward proved to be a strong swimmer who was capable of fending off sharks if he was attacked.
Later life and death (KENWAY)
Later life and death (KENWAY)
Edward eventually retired from his life at sea upon meeting Tessa Stephenson-Oakley, the woman who would later become his second wife. Using her family connections, Tessa assisted Edward in purchasing a manor in Queen Anne's Square in London, and by 1725, the two had a son, Haytham. Edward trained Haytham to become an Assassin from an early age, through things such as swordsmanship tutelage, despite Haytham barely being six years old at the time. Edward would also encourage his son to think for himself, and dispute others' opinions. Despite this, Edward kept his past a secret from his young son, though his former career as a pirate forever distanced the family from their neighbours in London.
On December 4, 1733, on Haytham's eighth birthday, the Kenway family was walking home from a trip to White's Chocolate House on Chesterfield Street, when the group was attacked by a mugger. When the mugger attempted to steal Tessa's necklace, he was swiftly repulsed by Edward, before being pounced upon by Reginald Birch. Edward adamantly refused to allow Birch to kill the attempted mugger, and was infuriated at Reginald's harsh vigilantism. When the family returned home that night, Edward asked his son whether he thought that the thief should have been allowed to go free. Haytham replied that he had initially held feelings to enact revenge, but would have offered the man clemency; Edward then presented Haytham with a steel short sword.
During one of Birch's visits, the two men engaged in a loud argument some time after Reginald had Haytham unknowingly reveal the location of Edward's most prized and hidden possessions. This argument ended with Birch storming out of the office.
On 3 December 1735, the Kenway household was infiltrated by masked men – under the command of Reginald Birch – who kidnapped his daughter, Jenny, and killed several of the servants. After making sure that his wife and son were safe, Edward raced to the games room and was confronted by two of the intruders; after a prolonged fight, one of the men managed to impale Edward through the chest with their sword, killing him instantly. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Assassins/453160974738165?ref=hl
Edward eventually retired from his life at sea upon meeting Tessa Stephenson-Oakley, the woman who would later become his second wife. Using her family connections, Tessa assisted Edward in purchasing a manor in Queen Anne's Square in London, and by 1725, the two had a son, Haytham. Edward trained Haytham to become an Assassin from an early age, through things such as swordsmanship tutelage, despite Haytham barely being six years old at the time. Edward would also encourage his son to think for himself, and dispute others' opinions. Despite this, Edward kept his past a secret from his young son, though his former career as a pirate forever distanced the family from their neighbours in London.
On December 4, 1733, on Haytham's eighth birthday, the Kenway family was walking home from a trip to White's Chocolate House on Chesterfield Street, when the group was attacked by a mugger. When the mugger attempted to steal Tessa's necklace, he was swiftly repulsed by Edward, before being pounced upon by Reginald Birch. Edward adamantly refused to allow Birch to kill the attempted mugger, and was infuriated at Reginald's harsh vigilantism. When the family returned home that night, Edward asked his son whether he thought that the thief should have been allowed to go free. Haytham replied that he had initially held feelings to enact revenge, but would have offered the man clemency; Edward then presented Haytham with a steel short sword.
During one of Birch's visits, the two men engaged in a loud argument some time after Reginald had Haytham unknowingly reveal the location of Edward's most prized and hidden possessions. This argument ended with Birch storming out of the office.
On 3 December 1735, the Kenway household was infiltrated by masked men – under the command of Reginald Birch – who kidnapped his daughter, Jenny, and killed several of the servants. After making sure that his wife and son were safe, Edward raced to the games room and was confronted by two of the intruders; after a prolonged fight, one of the men managed to impale Edward through the chest with their sword, killing him instantly. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Assassins/453160974738165?ref=hl
ENTER THE ASSASSINS (KENWAY)
ENTER THE ASSASSINS (KENWAY)
Edward's first encounter with the Assassins came when he uncovered the existence of object that promised to make him both wealthy and powerful. Although wary of the pirate, the Assassins saw good in the man and brought him into their fold. To the effect, Edward was joined by the Assassin Adewale, who would aid in the former's eventual capture of the warship Jackdaw
Edward's first encounter with the Assassins came when he uncovered the existence of object that promised to make him both wealthy and powerful. Although wary of the pirate, the Assassins saw good in the man and brought him into their fold. To the effect, Edward was joined by the Assassin Adewale, who would aid in the former's eventual capture of the warship Jackdaw
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