Suleiman I

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{{Character Infobox
|name = Suleiman I
|image = ACR Suleiman.png
|imgdesc = Suleiman at age 17.
|birth = 6 November 1494 [[wikipedia:Trabzon|Trabzon]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
|death = 5, 6 or 7 September 1566 (aged 71) [[wikipedia:Szigetvár|Szigetvár]], [[wikipedia:Hungary|Hungary]]
|period =
|faction = [[Ottoman Empire]] [[Assassins]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
|voice = [[Haaz Sleiman]]}}
'''Suleiman I''' (1494–1566) was the tenth Sultan of the [[Ottoman Empire]], from 1520 until his death, and was considered one of its greatest rulers.

He was the son of [[Selim I]], and was known in the West as '''Suleiman the Magnificent''', and in the East as '''Suleiman the Lawgiver'''.

==Biography==
===Early life===
Suleiman was born in [[wikipedia:Trabzon|Trabzon]], as the son of Selim I and Valide Sultan [[wikipedia:Ayşe Hafsa Sultan|Ayşe Hafsa Sultan]], presumably on the 6th of November, 1494. When he was seven years old, he was sent to the schools of [[Topkapı Palace]] in [[Constantinople]] to study history, science, theology, literature and military tactics.<ref name="Wikipedia">[[wikipedia:Suleiman the Magnificent|''Wikipedia'': Suleiman the Magnificent]]</ref>

Around this time, he befriended the slave [[wikipedia:Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha|Pargalı Ibrahim]], who would be by his side for a large section of his life.<ref name="Wikipedia" />

At the age of 17, Suleiman was installed as the governor of [[wikipedia:Feodosiya#Caffa|Kaffa]]. In 1511, while on a boat to Constantinople, Suleiman met [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], the leader of the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Assassins]], and made Ezio believe that he was merely a student.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

Later, while attending a party in Topkapı Palace, Suleiman was rescued by Ezio Auditore and [[Yusuf Tazim]], the leader of the Ottoman Assassins, from an assassination attempt by the [[Templars]]. After this, he became an ally to the Assassin Order.<ref name="Revelations"/>

===Death===
Suleiman died in 1566 during the Siege of Szigetvár in the Kingdom of [[Wikipedia:Hungary|Hungary]].<ref name="Wikipedia"/>

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==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="Center" widths="150">
EzioandSuleimanI.png|Suleiman arriving to Constantinople with [[Ezio Auditore]]
suleiman with ezio.JPG|Suleiman on the boat to Constantinople with Ezio.
ACR Suleiman Yusuf.jpg|Yusuf Tazim and Suleiman fighting off [[guards]].
Suleiman and Ezio.JPG|Suleiman and Ezio meet again.
Adsız.png|Suleiman, Sofia Sorto and Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
Ezio and Suleiman arriving.jpg|Suleiman helping Sofia.
ACR playing cards Suleiman.jpeg|A playing card.
</gallery>

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Yusuf Tazim

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{{Character Infobox
|name = Yusuf Tazim
|image = ACR_Yusuf_v.png
|imgdesc =
|birth = 1467 [[Bursa]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
|death = 1512 [[Constantinople]], Ottoman Empire
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|faction = [[Turkish Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]] [[Ottomans]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
|actor =
|voice = [[Chris Parson]]}}
'''Yusuf Tazim''' (1467 - 1512) was a [[Master Assassin]], and the leader of the [[Turkish Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]], operating primarily in the Empire's capital of [[Constantinople]].

He was involved in the fight against the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] [[Templars]] during the early 1510s, and in aiding [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] - a [[Mentor]] in the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] and leader of the [[Italian Assassins]] - during his [[Search for the keys|search for the Masyaf keys]].

In the process, Yusuf and Ezio managed to form good relations with the Ottoman Prince [[Suleiman I]]. Together, they thwarted the Templars' plans to take over the Ottoman Empire, and found the [[Masyaf keys]] hidden in Constantinople.

==Biography==
===Early life===
Yusuf was born in [[Bursa]], but grew up in Constantinople from the age of eight. His father was an Assassin, later prompting Yusuf to follow in his footsteps; however, he was raised only by his mother, with the fate of his father unknown.

In around 1484, by the time he was seventeen, Yusuf had become well-known in the city as a vigilante and petty [[Thieves|thief]]; later catching the attention of Vizier and Assassin [[Ishak Pasha]]. Taken in by the man's charisma, Yusuf joined the Order just before he turned twenty.

In 1502, Yusuf allied with a contingent of [[Venice|Venetian]] Assassins in [[Greece]] to bring an end to the Ottoman-Venetian war. Their efforts led to a halt in the battle, and a brief era of peace on their borders by 1503.

The Ottoman Assassins enjoyed this quiet but dull moment of peace until 1509, when the Templars banded under the Byzantine crest. Yusuf led the Assassins in their repression, and his efforts eventually led to him being appointed the leader of his guild by 1511.

===Meeting Ezio Auditore===
[[File:ACR Hookblade.png|thumb|250px|right|Yusuf and Ezio discussing the hookblade.]]
{{quote|Hoşgeldin, kardeşim! (Welcome, brother!) Unless the legend is a lie, you are the man I've longed to meet.|Yusuf greeting Ezio.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

In 1511, the Ottoman guild heard of Ezio Auditore's [[Pilgrimage to Masyaf|encounter]] with the Templars of [[Masyaf]], and Yusuf himself went to meet the Mentor at the [[Golden Horn]].

While he showed Ezio around the city, he explained the current situation of the Assassin and Templars in Constantinople, as well as the conflict between the Ottomans and Byzantines.

Upon introducing him to the local Assassin guild, Yusuf also demonstrated some equipment the Ottoman Assassins used, including the [[hookblade]] and various types of [[bombs]].

Once finished, they climbed the [[Galata Tower]], and viewed the city from above, before both leaving it by performing a [[Leap of Faith]].

===Defending the Brotherhood===
[[File:EzioYusufOnTheAttack-ACR.png|thumb|left|250px|Yusuf telling Ezio his plan for retaking the den.]]
Shortly afterwards, Yusuf and Ezio were met by one of the Ottoman Assassins, who claimed that two of [[Assassin Dens|their dens]] were under attack. Knowing he could not be in two places at once, Yusuf sent Ezio to protect the Galata den, while he travelled to the [[Grand Bazaar]].

Though the Galata den was saved, Yusuf arrived too late, and the Bazaar became overrun by Templars. Ezio caught up with him in time to help him fend off several guards, and the two set off to retake the district.

Upon reclaiming the den and verifying it had not been damaged, Yusuf showed Ezio how to craft bombs, and further recommended that he find [[Piri Reis]] should he wish to learn more.

===Rescuing Suleiman===
{{dialogue|Ezio|The Byzantines found a key beneath Topkapı Palace, and I would like to know how.|Yusuf|Ezio, we want to protect our Shehzade (Prince) not interrogate him.|Yusuf and Ezio discussing the protection of Suleiman.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

[[File:ACR_Suleiman_Yusuf.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yusuf fighting alongside Suleiman.]]
That same year, Ezio and Yusuf infiltrated [[Topkapı Palace]] dressed as [[Italy|Italian]] [[Civilians#Minstrels|entertainers]], so as to join the cultural exhibition sponsored by Prince Suleiman, who was in danger of a Templar assassination.

Ezio and Yusuf were able to identify most of the disguised Templars, and have the Ottoman Assassins silently eliminate them. However, the hidden enemies eventually realized the danger, and attempted an open attempt on Suleiman's life.

Yusuf broke his cover and killed several enemies with his blade, with Ezio intercepting the last hidden Templar just before he attacked Suleiman.

===Spying upon Palaiologos===
{{dialogue|Yusuf|Feigning solidarity to push your own agenda. What a gentleman. No?|Ezio|It is not pretty, I know. But it will work.|Yusuf and Ezio, regarding the infiltration of the Arsenal.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

[[File:Ezio and Yusif SiCa - ACR.png|thumb|250px|right|Yusuf and Ezio before the Arsenal gates.]]
After one of his Assassins had discovered the delivery of several [[firearms]] to the Constantinople port, Yusuf left to investigate. There, he met with Ezio, who had been tailing [[Tarik Barleti]] at Suleiman's request.

As Ezio thought of a means of entering the well-guarded area, the two witnessed a couple of [[Janissaries]] terrorizing a nearby merchant, and stealing his goods. Yusuf remarked on this oppression, and Ezio thus concluded that provoking a riot would give enough cover for him to enter.

However, Yusuf frowned at this idea, saying that Ezio would use the people for his own purposes. Seeing the necessity though, he merely insisted that Ezio at least protect the rioters from the attacking [[guards]] during the distraction.

Upon entering the port, Ezio soon discovered [[Manuel Palaiologos]] speaking with [[Shahkulu]] and Tarik, and overheard that the weapons would be bound for a Templar base.

===Death===
{{dialogue|Ezio|Yusuf, wait. Un favore. (A favor.) There is a woman running a bookshop at the old Polo trading post... Sofia. Look out for her. She is a remarkable lady.|Yusuf|You have my word.|Yusuf's and Ezio's final exchange.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

[[File:Yusuf_Ezio_Constantinople.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Yusuf walking with Ezio.]]
In 1512, when Ezio decided to set sail for [[Cappadocia]] to pursue Manuel, Yusuf came to inform him that the [[Great Chain]] had been raised to block any ships from leaving. He then gave the Mentor a powerful explosive to destroy the structure, and aided him in attacking the ships stationed to intercept his escape.

Just before departing, Ezio also requested Yusuf to protect his love interest, [[Sofia Sartor]], from harm. Yusuf agreed, and he and the other Assassins guarded Sofia's residence, the former trading post of the brothers [[Niccolò Polo|Niccolò]] and [[Maffeo Polo]].

Sofia's shop was soon raided by Byzantine Templars, who had secretly been working for Prince [[Ahmet]]. Yusuf faced off against the Templars inside the store, and managed to eliminate many of them. However, he was eventually dealt a fatal blow, and Sofia was taken captive by the remaining attackers.

[[File:Yusuf_dead.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio gives Yusuf his final rites.]]
Upon Ezio's return from Cappadocia, he discovered Yusuf's body on a bench in Sofia's shop, with a dagger still pierced into his back. He removed the dagger and closed Yusuf's eyes, offering him his final rites.

Infuriated both by Yusuf's death and the endangerment of Sofia's life, Ezio led an attack on Ahmet's forces in the Arsenal.

Soon after Yusuf had been buried, Ezio spoke with the Ottoman Assassins who had gathered in his memory, appointing one of their number as the new Master Assassin of the guild.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{dialogue2|Yusuf|Ah ah ah! Don't touch that! One wrong move and BANG! The building comes down!|Ezio|Are you serious?|(laughs) The look on your face! Here, I'll show you.|Yusuf teaching Ezio to craft bombs.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
Yusuf was a light-hearted and cheerful man, showing attachment to both the Assassins under him, as well as to Ezio. Even when engaged in battle or facing several enemies, he would often joke about the situation.

Yusuf wore tan Assassin robes and a headband, both with teal sashes. He wielded a Turkish Kijil, the hookblade, and [[throwing knives]].

==Trivia==
*The dagger used to kill Yusuf is always the same dagger currently equipped by Ezio.
*Yusuf's primary weapon can be used by Ezio Auditore after clearing a set of [[Master Assassin]] Missions. His sword is the most powerful longsword in the game, replacing the [[Sword of Altaïr]] in terms of status.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160" position="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff" bordersize="medium" captionalign="center">
Yusuf Tazim Art04.jpg|Concept image for Yusuf Tazim.
ACR playing cards Yusuf.jpeg|Yusuf's playing card.
Yusuf Tazim-Edit.jpg|A close-up of Yusuf.
yusuf uses zipline.JPG|Yusuf using a [[Ziplines|zipline]].
YusufEzio.png|Yusuf and Ezio on the Galata Tower.
YusufEzioConstantinople.png|Yusuf and Ezio looking out at Constantinople.
ACR_Ezio_Yusuf_as_Menestrels.jpg|Yusuf and Ezio dressed as minstrels.
</gallery>

==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''

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