Battle of Arsuf

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{{Campaign
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|name=[[Rise and fall of Altaïr]]
|battles=[[Search for the Apple]] – [[Siege of Masyaf]] – [[Hunt for the Nine]] – [[Battle of Arsuf]] – [[Retaking of Masyaf]]
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{{Battle
|prev=*[[The Hunt for the Nine]]
*[[Majd Addin's Funeral]]
|next=*[[Retaking of Masyaf]]
|name=Battle of Arsuf
|image= [[File:BoA 9.png|center|300px]]
|conflict= [[Third Crusade]]
|date= September 7, 1191
|place= [[Arsuf|Arsuf Plains]], Ayyubid Dynasty
|result= *[[Robert de Sable]]'s death.
*[[Richard I of England|King Richard]]'s victory over Saladin.
*[[Saladin]]'s first major defeat.
|side1= [[Crusaders]] / [[Templars]]
|side2= [[Saracens]]
|side3= [[Assassins]]
|commanders1= *[[Richard I of England|Richard the Lionheart]]
*[[Robert de Sable]]
|commanders2= *[[Saladin]]
|commanders3= *[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]
|forces1=Unspecified numbers of:
*Templar Knights
*Crusader Soldiers
*Crusader Archers
*[[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier Knights]]
|forces2=Unspecified numbers of:
*Saracen Soldiers
*Saracen Archers
*[[Saracens#Commanders|Saracen Emirs]]
|forces3=One [[Assassins|Assassin]]
|casual1=700 men
|casual2=*32 emirs
*7,000 men
|casual3=None
}}
The '''Battle of Arsuf''' was a confrontation between the forces of [[Saladin]] and [[Richard I of England|King Richard I of England]]. The conflict took place during the September of 1191. Earlier that year, in July, [[Crusader|Crusaders]] had gained control of the port city of [[Acre]]. This enhanced the Crusaders' morale to no end, as it allowed for reinforcements and supplies to be received via sea.

King Richard led an attack on the [[Saracens]] at [[Arsuf]] personally, leaving the city of Acre in the hands of three of his most trusted men. Meanwhile, he led a march to the south, with the aim to flank the Saracen combatants.
The battle was the first major defeat of the Saracens during the Crusades, greatly raising the morale of the European army.

==Ride for the King==
{{Quote|The man is clever. He goes to plead his case to Richard and Saladin, to unite them against the common enemy. Against '''us'''.|Altaïr upon Robert de Sable and his journey to Arsuf.|Assassin's Creed}}
Following the [[Hunt for the Nine#Funeral for the Fallen|occurrences]] at [[Majd Addin]]'s funeral, the [[Assassin]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fled to the [[Assassin's Bureau]] in [[Jerusalem]] to inform [[Malik A-Sayf]] ‒ the [[Rafiq]] ‒ of [[Robert de Sable]]'s trap, set for him. When Altaïr arrived, Malik claimed he had heard some details about the events of the funeral, and asked for further information. Altaïr inferred to Malik that Robert had sent a [[Maria Thorpe|decoy]], who claimed that Robert rode for Arsuf to plead his case to King Richard and Saladin, to unite them together against the Assassin Order, as Altaïr had [[Hunt for the Nine|killed eight men]], important to both leaders.<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

Though Malik was of the opinion that they should report to [[Al Mualim]] about this, Altaïr disagreed, stating that by the time they would have reached [[Masyaf]], Robert would already have succeeded. Malik, though reluctant, agreed with Altaïr, wishing him safety and peace on his mission, and to be careful. Altaïr assured Malik he would be and made his departure, on good terms with the Rafiq, leaving Jerusalem and riding through the [[Kingdom]] on [[Horse|horseback]]. First travelling through both Saracen and Crusader camps, Altaïr eventually arrived at Arsuf. There the battle had already begun. The Assassin prepared to face the Templar Knight head on.

==The Clash==
{{Quote|Hold a moment. It's words I bring, not steel.|Altaïr to King Richard's soldiers.|Assassin's Creed}}
[[File:BoA 4.png|Altaïr impales an attacking Crusader.|thumb|252px]]
Upon Altaïr's arrival in Arsuf, he rode along a ledge, from which he had a point of view over the main battle field below. Crusaders and Saracens clashed, horses were ridden, and many were killed. He surveyed this scene of devastation, and then continued down the path he was on. This was when the Saracen attack launched upon him. Their foot-soldiers lay in wait for their enemies, perhaps not expecting the advancing Assassin.

Nevertheless, they attacked him – using the tactic of occupying him while their [[archers]] shot at the man, from above. Fighting through line upon line of Saracen men, Altaïr sought King Richard's lieutenant, Robert de Sable. Escaping archers and foot-soldiers, Altaïr successfully reached the camp, where he fought off yet '''more''' men – Crusaders, this time – in order to reach Robert, who was conversing with Richard.

==Face to face==
===The Ninth Templar===
{{Quote|I must leave it in the hands of one wiser than I...|King Richard upon the dilemma of Robert de Sable's true allegiances.|Assassin's Creed}}
[[File:BoA 8.png|thumb|left|252px|Altaïr explains the truth about Robert to Richard.]]
Altaïr finally reached King Richard, who had Robert standing his side. Invited into the heavily-guarded camp, the Assassin was surrounded by knights as he was questioned.
Richard assumed that Saladin had sent Altaïr to either inform him of their surrender, or to have him assassinated. Altaïr explained that he had not come to kill Richard, and that Robert was his true target. Richard replied that he supported de Sable in his campaign of revenge against the Assassins, as it had been responsible for the death of his best men.

The Assassin claimed personal responsibility for their deaths, but argued that his actions were for good reason. The other major Crusader figures, [[Garnier de Naplouse]], [[William of Montferrat]], and [[Sibrand]], were responsible for several corrupt and traitorous practices. He went on to exclaim that Richard should have suspected such acts from them.
Richard took consideration of the Assassin's points and turned to his lieutenant for input. Robert dismissed Altaïr's words, saying that they should not trust him, as his reasoning was only a means of protecting Masyaf from the combined might of the Saracen and Crusader armies. Altaïr claimed that he had no reason to deceive, and if his sacrifice was necessary for peace in the Holy Land, he would accept it. Richard was unsure of who spoke the truth, and thus instructed the two to fight in a duel to see who God would side with.

===Secrets===
{{dialogue|Altaïr|He is the Master of the Assassins!|Robert|Oui, the Master of lies...|Altaïr and Robert upon Al Mualim.|Assassin's Creed}}
[[File:Roberdet.jpg|thumb|250px|Robert's demise.]]
Altaïr first faced several of Robert's knights. Although outnumbered, the Assassin bested them all. Robert then charged into the fight, to confront Altaïr himself. Robert attacked with speed and power, blocking and countering incoming attacks from Altaïr. However, the Assassin proved himself to be of a greater level of skill, eventually cutting the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Templar Grand Master]] down.

Before passing away, Robert revealed the truth about Al Mualim's allegiances, and observed the irony of Altaïr's pursuit of him and his comrades. Though they were his enemies, they had indirectly helped the Assassin transcend the illusions of reality, thus strengthening his mind and will to resist [[Sixth Apple|the Piece of Eden]]. Afterwards, Altaïr had a brief conversation with King Richard about all that he had done, just to kill Robert. Richard mused over the violent, unruly nature of people, and of God's support for the Assassin. Altaïr responded that he had not won because of the will of God, that he killed the nine not for revenge, but justice. Altaïr then departed from the King to confront his master at Masyaf.

==Aftermath==
===Assassins===
Al Mualim began to take over the minds of his subjects in Masyaf, with the Apple of Eden he then possessed.
Altaïr returned to the Assassin fortress, to confront his master, foil the man's plans, and [[Retaking of Masyaf|retake Masyaf]].
===Crusader Army===
The battle of Arsuf was a ferocious conflict between two armies. In the end, however, the Crusaders were able to secure victory with their casualties amounting to 700 men. The Saracens, however, suffered heavy losses, with the deaths of approximately 7,000 soldiers.<ref name="wikipedia">Wikipedia article on the [[wikipedia:Battle of Arsuf|Battle Of Arsuf]]</ref>

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Centro District

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[[File:Centromap.jpg|thumb|210px|In game map of the Centro district]]The '''Centro district''' (English: Center district) is one of the four districts of [[Rome]], and a location in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. This district is characterized by its large cityscape and tall buildings. During the [[Renaissance]], the Centro district, like the [[Antico district|Antico]] and [[Campagna district]]s, became decrepit under [[Borgia]] influence as the majority of the shops were closed down. Five [[Borgia towers]] ruled over the Centro district, each guarded by a Borgia captain. By 1503, [[Ezio Auditore]] had burned down all of the Borgia towers, as well as re-opened most of the shops and reestablished the [[Courtesans]] guild and the [[Rosa in Fiore]] in order to aid him in his war against the Borgia.

The Centro district is the home of famous Roman landmarks. These include the [[Pantheon]], [[Mausoleo di Augusto]] and the Campidoglio. It is also where [[Tiber Island]], the [[Assassins|Assassin's]] stronghold, is located.
==In the Centro district==
This is the only district that is adjacent to all three other districts, hence its name as the 'Central district'. The [[Tiber River]] separates it from the [[Vaticano district]] but it can be accessed via the Pont Sant Angelo or [[Gondola]]. Within this district you can find:
*The Rosa in Fiore
*The [[Assassins Guild]] on [[Tiber Island]]
*Three [[Faction Buildings]]
*Six [[Bank]]s
*Eight [[Blacksmiths]] + One Blacksmith [[Shop Quests|Shop Quest]]
*Twenty three [[Doctors]] + One Medical Shop Quest
*Six [[Tailors]] + One Tailor Shop Quest
*Five [[Art Merchants]] + One Art Merchant Shop Quest
*Five [[Borgia_towers|Borgia/Assassin Towers]]
*Eight [[Assassination Contract|Pigeon Coops]]
*Five [[Tunnels|Tunnel Entrances]]
*Three [[Horses|Stables]]
===Landmarks===
:*[[Mausoleo Di Augusto]]
:*[[Pantheon]]
:*[[Palazzo Senatorio]]

==Trivia==
*The Centro District is the only district that does not feature [[Lairs of Romulus]].
==Gallery==
[[File:Mausoleo.jpg|thumb|left|280px|The Mausoleo di Augusto (Centro District)]]
[[File:Pantheon..jpg|thumb|280px|The Pantheon (Centro District)]]

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

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