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Temple of Pythagoras

2012-03-13T02:41:59Z

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{{Era|Brotherhood}}
{{Youmay|the temple itself|the [[The Temple of Pythagoras|memory set in the temple]]}}
{{Location Infobox
|image = Acbdlc4sp05pythagoriantemple.jpg
|state = None
|rulers = None
|factions = *[[Cult of Hermes]]
*[[Assassins]]
|founded = Pythagoreans
|date = Unknown
|landmark = [[Pythagorean Vault]]
|flags = None
|targets = [[Ercole Massimo]]
}}
The '''Temple of Pythagoras''' was an ancient temple located beneath [[Rome]], built by the Pythagoreans, the followers of [[Pythagoras]].

==History==
During his time at the [[Villa Auditore]], [[Leonardo da Vinci]] researched about the Temple of Pythagoras. As his research advanced, he decided to draw a map to its entrance, and used invisible ink to sketch the pieces of the map onto his paintings on the villa's walls. However, when the city was [[Fall of Monteriggioni|attacked]], the paintings fell into the hands of the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] family.

As Leonardo continued his research until 1506 in [[Rome]], he eventually came into contact with the [[Cult of Hermes]]. He frequently visited the personal library of the Cult's leader, [[Ercole Massimo]], in order to acquire even more information on the subject. Eventually, he was kidnapped by the Hermeticists, who desired the location of the temple, and the "Pythagorean Unifier" that was said to be hidden within it.

The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] managed to gather the paintings and, with the help of Leonardo's assistant [[Salaì]], discovered the temple's location. Upon rescuing Leonardo from the cultists, the two ventured deeper to explore the Temple of Pythagoras together, until they eventually stumbled upon the final chamber, a [[Pythagorean Vault|vault]] with a [[Vault pedestal|strange device]] in its center. When Ezio placed his hand on it, his DNA communed with the pedestal, revealing the coordinates: 43 39 19N 75 27 42W. Ultimately, however, he decided that it would be best to leave it and do nothing, saying that the message was not meant for them.

==Trivia==
*The aforementioned coordinates reveal a [http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/BlackWolfUK77/flickr.jpg reservoir], which is connected to Black River near the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turin_(village),_New_York#Geography village of Turin], in proximity to [[Wikipedia:Whetstone Gulf State Park|Whetstone Gulf State Park]] in New York - This location is roughly in the same area as one shown when Ezio uses his Eagle Vision after the [[Codex]] Pages are put together [http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/ineedmyinsides/TempleMap.jpg [1]].
*Connecting the above coordinates with [[Wikipedia:Rome, New York|Rome, New York]] to the South and [[Wikipedia:Florence, New York|Florence, New York]] to the West while measuring the approximate distances with Bing maps results in an [http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/tuckerdwz2025/acbtrianglenotations.jpg almost perfect Pythagorean triangle].
*The coordinates may be near the location of the [[Vault]] in [[New York]], as that is where [[Desmond]] ends up at the end of [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]] and where [[Assassin's Creed III]] primarily take place.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center" bordersize="medium" captiontextcolor="#ffffff">
Zw-ACBH-DLC-10-2.jpg|The room of light.
Zw-ACBH-DLC-10-9.jpg|The room of fire.
PTemple_Entrance.png|The door to the Temple of Pythagoras.
PTemple_Entrance_Ezio_and_Leonardo.png|Leonardo opening the entrance.
</gallery>

==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' - ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]''
[[Category:Rome]]

Firearm

2012-03-10T16:42:17Z

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{{Era|AC2|ACB|PL|ACR|AC3|TF}}
{{WP-REAL|Firearm}}
[[File:Ott Flintlock.png|thumb|300px|The Ottoman Flintlock Rifle.]]
'''Firearms''', or '''Guns''', were a class of long-ranged [[weapons]] that launched projectiles at high velocity, through the confined burning of propellents. They were used as early as the late Middle Ages.

==History==
===High Middle Ages===
{{quote|The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger – and insufficient for [[Assassins|our]] needs.|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s [[Codex]], page 28.|Assassin's Creed II}}
[[File:Zw-codex-28.png|thumb|200px|left|Altaïr's design for the hidden gun.]]
Though he knew of firearms being used in ancient [[China]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] took little interest in them, realizing that the weapons were of no use to his Order in their current size.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

As such, upon obtaining the [[Second Apple|Apple of Eden]], he successfully used the knowledge it held to [[Hidden Gun|miniaturize the design]], ''"embedding their fiery weapon into a form that can be worn on the wrist."''<ref name="AC2"/>

Along with the formulation of a combustible powder that could be made from common ingredients, Altaïr kept the schematics for the hidden gun a secret available to only the Brotherhood's most trusted allies.<ref name="AC2"/>

Sometime afterwards, he recorded all details of these in his [[Codex|personal journal]].<ref name="AC2"/>

===Renaissance===
In [[Italy]] during the [[Renaissance]], another Assassin, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], came into possession of Altaïr's Codex, and showed the pages to [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. Leonardo deciphered the instructions, and was able to construct the hidden gun for Ezio's use.<ref name="AC2"/>

[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|Papal arquebusiers.]]
Though firearms were uncommon until the early 16th century, after [[Cesare Borgia]] forcibly recruited Leonardo into his employ around 1499, the engineer was made to design a wheel-lock firearm, for use by the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] armies.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Cesare's ally, the [[France|French]] Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], received a personalized, golden wheellock firearm from Leonardo, and kept it with him at all times. During the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]], Cesare used this pistol to kill [[Mario Auditore]].<ref name="Brotherhood"/>

A variety of firearms began to circulate among common [[guards]] as well, with [[Arquebusiers]] wielding long rifles or arquebuses, and with several [[Horsemen]] and [[Papal Guard]]s using shorter pistols.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

In later years, upon Ezio's travels to [[Constantinople]], he encountered [[Ottoman Empire|Turkish]] soldiers using Ottoman Flintlock Rifles, as well as [[Janissaries]] who used short pistols. The Assassins of the [[Constantinople Assassins Guild|local guild]] also made use of firearms to guard the [[Assassin Dens]].<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

===American Revolution===
''Some of this information has not been verified, and is based upon rumor.''

It has been revealed that [[Connor]] will be not only be able to wield firearms, such as a pistol, but he will be able to [[Dual-Wielding|dual-wield]] Flintlock Pistols. In some leaked screenshots, Connor is also using a [[Musket|rifle]].

===Russian Revolution===
[[File:Orelov_rifle.png|thumb|250px|Nikolai with his rifle.]]
During the late 19th and early 20th century, in the [[Russian Revolution]], the [[Russia]]n Assassin [[Nikolai Orelov]] wielded a modern bolt-action [[wikipedia:Mosin–Nagant|Mosin-Nagant]] rifle alongside the usual weaponry of his time.<ref name="The Fall">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref>

===Modern times===
In 2012, Assassins continued to wield firearms in combat, and once used them on a direct assault on [[Abstergo Industries]], in an attempt to rescue [[Desmond Miles]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

Though Desmond overheard the exchanged gunshots over the intercom, [[Warren Vidic]] eventually told him that the rescue attempt had failed, and that most of the team had been killed.<ref name="AC"/>

==Trivia==
[[File:PL Akimbo.png|right]]
*A number of firearms are available in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', including the [[wikipedia:Arquebus|arquebus]], [[wikipedia:Lee-Enfield|.303 SMLE]], and [[wikipedia:M1917 revolver|M1917 revolver]].
*Owning two M1917 revolvers in ''Project Legacy'' grants the player the "Akimbo" [[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy achievements|achievement]].

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==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
File:Octavian de Valois Gun .jpg|[[Octavian de Valois]]' personal wheellock firearm.
</gallery>
==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category: Assassin's Creed II Weapons]]
[[Category: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed III Weapons]]

The Mentor's Keeper

2012-02-22T22:39:00Z

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{{Era|ACR}}
{{WPmemories}}
{{Spoilerhd}}
{{Memory Infobox
|image = ACR_S3_M8.png
|description = ''Masyaf is under attack by the Crusader Templars. Fight your way up to the fortress and save Al Mualim.''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
|type = Main
|previous = [[Quid Pro Quo]]
|next = [[Curse of the Romani]]
|ancestor = [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]
|location = [[Masyaf]]
|date = 1189}}
'''The Mentor's Keeper''' is a memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.
==Description==
At the age of 24, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] returns to [[Masyaf]] on horseback and finds the mountainous village under siege. After helping a fellow [[Assassin]] fend off two [[Templars]], he confronts the man that ordered the attack, [[Haras]]. However, the gates are closed, so Altaïr scales the fortress wall to save [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan|Al Mualim]].

==Dialogue==
[[File:Mentor's_keeper_2.png|thumb|right|250px|Altaïr aiding a fellow Assassin.]]
Altaïr rides into the besieged town and saves a fellow Assassin.
*'''Altaïr:''''' Are you hurt?''
*'''Assassin:''' ''Broken foot. What is your name, brother?''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''Altaïr. Son of [[Umar Ibn-La'Ahad|Umar]].''
*'''Assassin:''' ''Umar... ah yes. He was a fine man who lived as he died. With honor.''
Abbas comes running to Altaïr.
*'''Abbas:''' ''Altaïr! We have been betrayed. The enemy has overrun the castle!''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''You'll live.''
Altaïr turns towards Abbas.
*'''Altaïr:''' ''And Al Mualim? Where is he?''
*'''Abbas:''' ''He was inside when the crusaders broke through. We can do nothing for him now. Altaïr! We must fall back!''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''When I close the castle gate, flank the crusaders in the village and drive them into the canyon.''
*'''Abbas:''' ''You don't stand a chance!''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''Abbas. No mistakes.''
Altaïr makes his way to the Masyaf gate and is confronted by Haras, whose men are holding Al Mualim.
*'''Haras:''' ''Another step and your Mentor dies.''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''You will not leave this place alive, traitor.''
*'''Haras:''' ''No. You misunderstand. I am no traitor... ... for I cannot betray those I never truly loved.''
[[File:Mentor's_keeper_6.png|thumb|right|250px|Altaïr stopped at the gates by Haras.]]
*'''Altaïr:''' ''Then you are double wretched, for you have been living a lie.''
Altaïr starts infiltrating the castle, while Haras kills many Assassins.
*'''Haras:''' ''Now you call on your lapdog to protect you? You disappoint me. Why not share what you have learned with everyone, like a proper Assassin. Why not share with your brothers the true extent of your ambition? Where is your sense of fraternity? Another good man dies, and still you say nothing! I am surprised. You taught me many things, Al Mualim, but patience was not one of them. Speak now, or I will cut out your tongue that you may speak no more! Your time is running out, old man. Tell me what you know of the artifact! Tell me where you are searching for it. It is a small price to pay to preserve what you have built here, no?''
Altaïr assassinates Haras.
*'''Haras:''' ''You put too much faith in the hearts of men, Altaïr. The Templars know the truth. Humans are weak, base, and petty.''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''No. Our Creed is evidence to the contrary.''
*'''Haras:''' ''Ah... perhaps I am not wise enough to understand, but I suspect the opposite. That I am too wise to believe such rubbish.''
Haras dies and Altaïr walks with Al Mualim.
[[File:Mentor's keeper 11.png|thumb|right|250px|Al Mualim and Altaïr after Haras' death.]]
*'''Al Mualim:''' ''You offered him a chance to salvage his dignity. Why?''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''No man should pass from this world without knowing some kindness.''
*'''Al Mualim:''' ''But he shunned your graces.''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''As was his right.''
*'''Al Mualim: '''''Altaïr, I have watched you grow from a boy to a man in so short a time, it fills me with as much sadness as pride. You fit your father's shoes as if they had been tailored to your feet.''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''I did not know him well as a father. He was an Assassin above all.''
*'''Al Mualim:''' ''You too were born into this Order. Do you regret it?''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''How can I regret the only life I have ever known?''
*'''Al Mualim:''' ''You may find a way, in time. And it will be up to you to choose the path you prefer. Come, my boy... and ready your blade. This battle is not yet won.''

==Outcome==
Altaïr kills Haras and saves Al Mualim.

==Trivia==

*To achieve full [[synchronization]], Altaïr must save all civilians. These citizens are four people represented by black dots on your minimap who are being attacked by two Templar soldiers.
*A rare Easter Egg can be seen. If you use your Eagle Sense, you can see one of the Assassins in red.
*Although the Crossbow was not in Assassin's Creed due to timeline concerns, Haras uses it to kill his Assassin hostages. It is also used by ordinary Templar soldiers.
*In this memory, Altaïr is able to perform certain assassination techniques that he couldn't in Assassin's Creed, set two years later, such as the air assassination and ledge assassination maneuvers.
*Though it may be caused by other means, after beating the main storyline, Altaïr has the same facial hair he has in [[A New Regime]], along with the [[Hidden Blade|Double-Hidden Blade]].

==Gallery==
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