Gold

Gold is a chemical element which takes the form of a soft, bright yellow metal. Throughout the history of human society, it has been highly valued for its beauty to the extent that it is an almost universal symbol of wealth, nobility, and luxury.
==History==
===General===
Gold has been used throughout human history not only to craft jewellery and mint coinage, but also in other arts.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
===5th century BCE===
In 5th century BCE Greece, the Athenian sculptor Phidias became famous for using chryselephantine, a combination of gold and ivory, to create exquisite statues, such as the Athena Parthenos, a statue of the goddess Athena within Parthenon,Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: "Parthenon" and the Statue of the god Zeus within the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia, Elis.
===Crusades===
In 1190, the Templar leader Basilisk and the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad both ventured into the Temple of Sand in a race for its fabled Chalice but found within it an empty shrine made of gold instead.Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
The Knights Templar minted currency using various metals, including gold, for their own use during the Crusades. Later, these coins were obtained by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad from Templar guards, pirate, and duelists in Cyprus and Acre's harbor.Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
===Early modern era===
During the Renaissance, the Basilica di San Marco of Venice was such a symbol of opulence and power that it was often referred to as the Chiesa d'Oro, "Church of Gold".Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868) – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice
In 1486, the acting of Venice, Marco Barbarigo, held an exclusive party during the Carnevale with a Golden Mask proving an honorary guest's right to enter it. Among the competitors for the mask was the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze as well as Dante Moro.Assassin's Creed II – And They're OffAssassin's Creed II – CTFAssassin's Creed II – Ribbon Round-Up Due to foul play by Silvio Barbarigo, Dante won the mask,Assassin's Creed II – Cheaters Never Prosper but Ezio pickpocketed it soon after.Assassin's Creed II – Having a Blast
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins forged a number of weapons and armor with gold for use against the Spanish Templars.Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
===19th century===
In 19th century United States, gold was found in a mill owned by John Sutter, and this discovery resulted in the California Gold Rush.Assassin's Creed #001
==Symbolism==
Gold's relative rarity alongside its natural beauty cemented it as a prized metal for civilizations across the world and a symbol of elite status. As a result, the word gold has been used to connote prosperity; "" is a metaphor used to refer to a peak era, such as the Golden Age of Piracy, a period of high pirate activity in the West Indies which became romanticized in later generations.Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagAssassin's Creed: Rogue
==Behind the scenes==
Gold is used for crafting in several Assassin's Creed games.
==Gallery==
ACReb Material Render Gold Ingot.png|Gold ingot
ACP Treasure Gold Bars.png|Bars of gold
ACP Treasure Noble's Knife.png|A knife with a golden handle
ACP Treasure Gold Nautilus.png|A sculpture plated with gold
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
*Assassin's Creed II
*Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
*Assassin's Creed: Pirates
*Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
*Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India 
*Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire
*Assassin's Creed: Origins
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
*Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
**Wrath of the Druids
**The Siege of Paris
*Discovery Tour: Viking Age
*Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice – Creed vs Crows 
*Assassin's Creed: Mirage
==References==
Category:Minerals
Category:Materials
Category:Economy
Category:Metals