Novice

2012-05-05T12:37:14Z

178.161.48.238: Era:ACR. Before someone says it doesn't appear, rank four in ACR is Novice

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{{Quote|You are a novice, a child once more, as you were on the day you first joined our Order.|[[Al Mualim]] to [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] after the [[Defense of Masyaf]].|Assassin's Creed}}[[File:Altair-novice-robes.png|thumb|240px|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] in the attire of a novice.]]

'''Novice''' was the lowest [[Ranks|rank]] the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], and was the entry level for each new recruit.

==Third Crusade==
Novices were not permitted the use of a [[Swords and Maces|longsword]], [[short blade]], [[Throwing Knives|throwing knives]], nor the [[Hidden Blade]]. Should they engage in a fight, they would be forced to either flee, or resort to using their [[fists]]. As they were also largely unskilled in combat and [[freerunning]], their tasks usually only involved [[Investigation|investigating]] [[Assassination Targets|targets]], or gathering information; similarly to Assassin [[informants]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

Novices were considered students, and needed to obey all other members of the Order. Should they be given a mission, they were required to gather their own information, as well as gain permission from the local [[Rafiq]] or [[Assassins' Bureau|bureau]] leader before conducting it.<ref name="AC" />

Though members of the Order usually worked their way up through the ranks, more experienced Assassins - including [[Master Assassin]]s - could also possibly be demoted back down to novice, should their actions or misdeeds be grave enough.<ref name="AC" />

Such was the case for [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] in 1191, after his failed mission at [[Solomon's Temple]], where he broke all three tenets of [[the Creed]]. His actions led to the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Defense of Masyaf|attack]] on [[Masyaf]], and the subsequent deaths of many members of the Order.<ref name="AC" />

Though Altaïr was initially meant to be executed for his actions, [[Al Mualim]] instead merely demoted him to novice, and stripped him of all his weapons.<ref name="AC" />

==Renaissance==
{{Quote|Two assassins arrive, but they cover their faces. They must be new to our Order — once skilled enough, there is no need for a mask.|[[Francesco Vecellio]].|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}

In [[Rome]] in the 16th century, [[Apprentices|Assassin apprentices]] under [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] began at a rank similar to novice, though they were referred to as a ''"recluta"'' or "recruit."<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Recruits often wore masks until they had gained further experience, though not all chose to do so.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> They generally possessed the same skills as novices of the [[Third Crusade]], though they were permitted to wield hidden blades.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Abilities==
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1
| style="text-align:center" | ''Nothing is available''
| valign="top" |
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Swords and Maces#Third Crusade|Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing knives]]
* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
| valign="top" |
;Base [[Synchronization]]
:4
;Maximum throwing knives
:''No throwing knives''
;Short blade level
:''No short blade''
;Longsword level
:''No sword''
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin Order]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Gameplay]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay]]

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