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Sword of Altaïr

2011-11-21T22:15:58Z

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[[File:Sword_of_Altairpng.png|right|250px]]
Through much of his life as an [[Assassins|Assassin]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] wielded a '''personal sword''' of significant power. The blade's guard was shaped like an eagle's wings, with the pommel in the shape of an eagle's head.

During the [[Renaissance]] in [[Italy]], another Assassin, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] also made use of the weapon.

==History==
===Third Crusade===
[[File:Kill2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Altaïr wielding his sword in combat.]]
Altaïr made use of his [[Swords and Maces|sword]] throughout most of his early life as an Assassin, using it with great skill and ease during missions such as the [[quest for the Chalice]].<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref>

By 1191, he instead began making use of a [[Old Syrian sword|Syrian sword]] with a curved blade and a golden hilt. However, this sword was taken from him after [[Al Mualim]] demoted him to the rank of [[novice]] for breaking all three tenets of [[the Creed]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

During his progression back into the higher ranks, Altaïr started off with a basic sword similar to his personal one, though it lacked a cross guard. After he assassinated the first four of his [[Hunt for the Nine|nine assigned targets]], his personal sword was returned to him. He made use of it until the Syrian sword was granted to him again.<ref name="AC" />

[[File:Altairsword1.png|thumb|left|190px|Ezio wielding the Sword of Altaïr.]]

===Renaissance===
Ezio Auditore was able to purchase Altaïr's sword from the [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]] of [[Monteriggioni]], and made use of it when he fought [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in the [[Sistine Chapel]].<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

He continued to use it as he escaped the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] with his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]]. During the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]]'s [[Fall of Monteriggioni|attack on Monteriggioni]] however, he did not have time to re-equip it, and was lost in the rubble of the [[Villa Auditore|Villa]], along with much of his armor and other weapons.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Some time after establishing his [[Assassins Guild]] in [[Rome]], he was able to recover the sword again, and made use of it during the [[Siege of Viana|siege of Viana]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />

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Ottoman Empire
Ezio Auditore lost this sword presumably during his pilgrimage to Constantinople, however was later able to recover it with the help of the Assassin's Guild of Constantinople.
==Trivia==
===Appearance===
[[File:ACBSwordAltaïr.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Sword of Altaïr in the [[Animus]] menu screen.]]
*The sword's picture at the blacksmiths shows its hilt wrapped in leather; however, the weapon itself does not have any leather wrapping, except in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]] .''
*The sword's appearance is slightly altered in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', with the handle turning from a bronzed color, to completely silver. Its handle is also slightly shorter.
*This sword is shorter compared to the other longswords Ezio can use, with the entire sword being only a little longer than the length of his arm. Despite this, Altaïr's sword is still the strongest weapon available.

===Usage===
*The [[guards]] in Rome are seen wielding a sword similar to the Sword of Altaïr.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'', many if not all of the enemy guards can be seen wielding a sword similar to the Sword of Altaïr.
[[File:Followmoney.jpg|thumb|250px|A guard (far right) with what appears to be the Sword of Altaïr.]]
*During the memory "[[Follow The Money]]" in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', a guard draws and raises a sword identical to Altaïr's, in order to threaten [[Egidio Troche]].
**Later in the same memory, a [[Papal Guard]] can also be seen with a similar sword.
*[[Apprentices|Assassin apprentices]] gain a sword that resembles the Sword of Altaïr upon reaching the [[Ranks|rank]] of ''Assassino''.

===Other===
*Though Altaïr's sword is considered the best sword in ''Assassin's Creed II'' and ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', the Old Syrian sword (which was among the cheapest weapons in ''Assassin's Creed II'') is the best sword in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''.
*The Sword of Altaïr can be found in the "[[Moloch|The Bull]]" stage of ''Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines'', as an ornament in the [[Kantara Castle]]'s Great Hall.
*After buying the Sword of Altaïr, it may occasionally be randomly replaced with the common sword. To properly acquire it if this occurs, simply go to the Villa's weapon rack and re-equip it.
*It is unknown why the sword is available from the Monteriggioni blacksmith, since the sword (being Altaïr's personal weapon) would be assumed to be available together with [[Armor of Altaïr|his armor]] once it was unlocked.
*The sword appears on a weapon rack in the [[Tiber Island headquarters]] once Ezio completes all five [[Guild Challenges#Assassins Guild|Assassin's Guild challenges]], and can only be equipped from there.
**The sword also appears on a weapon rack in the Galata headquarters after completing a set of Assassin's Guild challenges, however, it's speed and deflect stats have been decreased by 2 and 1 respectively.
*During the [[Cristina Memories]] in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', all memories in which Ezio has a sword in his sheath (starting at "[[Best Man]]"), he has the sword of Altaïr equipped. This contradicts the ''Assassin's Creed II'' timeline, where the sword was only available for purchase from Sequence 9.
[[File:Altair AlMualim.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Altaïr using his personal weapon in Masyaf.]]
*Certain promotional art for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' shows Altaïr with his personal sword. However, in the single-player demo and other images, he uses the Syrian sword.
*The sword of Altaïr is an artifact to be recovered in ''[[Assassin's Creed Revelations: Path to Revelations]]'', bearing the description ''"Holding his weapon in my hands is enough to make me relive adventures of this legendary grand master."''

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==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles Weapons]]

Sword of Altaïr

2011-11-21T22:11:05Z

67.182.48.85: /* Appearance */

{{Era|ACCH|AC|ACBL|AC2|ACB|ACR}}
[[File:Sword_of_Altairpng.png|right|250px]]
Through much of his life as an [[Assassins|Assassin]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] wielded a '''personal sword''' of significant power. The blade's guard was shaped like an eagle's wings, with the pommel in the shape of an eagle's head.

During the [[Renaissance]] in [[Italy]], another Assassin, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] also made use of the weapon.

==History==
===Third Crusade===
[[File:Kill2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Altaïr wielding his sword in combat.]]
Altaïr made use of his [[Swords and Maces|sword]] throughout most of his early life as an Assassin, using it with great skill and ease during missions such as the [[quest for the Chalice]].<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref>

By 1191, he instead began making use of a [[Old Syrian sword|Syrian sword]] with a curved blade and a golden hilt. However, this sword was taken from him after [[Al Mualim]] demoted him to the rank of [[novice]] for breaking all three tenets of [[the Creed]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

During his progression back into the higher ranks, Altaïr started off with a basic sword similar to his personal one, though it lacked a cross guard. After he assassinated the first four of his [[Hunt for the Nine|nine assigned targets]], his personal sword was returned to him. He made use of it until the Syrian sword was granted to him again.<ref name="AC" />

===Renaissance===
[[File:Altairsword1.png|thumb|left|190px|Ezio wielding the Sword of Altaïr.]]
Ezio Auditore was able to purchase Altaïr's sword from the [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]] of [[Monteriggioni]], and made use of it when he fought [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in the [[Sistine Chapel]].<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

He continued to use it as he escaped the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] with his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]]. During the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]]'s [[Fall of Monteriggioni|attack on Monteriggioni]] however, he did not have time to re-equip it, and was lost in the rubble of the [[Villa Auditore|Villa]], along with much of his armor and other weapons.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Some time after establishing his [[Assassins Guild]] in [[Rome]], he was able to recover the sword again, and made use of it during the [[Siege of Viana|siege of Viana]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />

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===Ottoman Empire===
Ezio Auditore lost this sword presumably during his pilgrimage to Constantinople, however was later able to recover it with the help of the Assassin's Guild of Constantinople.
==Trivia==
===Appearance===
[[File:ACBSwordAltaïr.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Sword of Altaïr in the [[Animus]] menu screen.]]
*The sword's picture at the blacksmiths shows its hilt wrapped in leather; however, the weapon itself does not have any leather wrapping except in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]] .''
*The sword's appearance is slightly altered in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', with the handle turning from a bronzed color, to completely silver. Its handle is also slightly shorter.
*This sword is shorter compared to the other longswords Ezio can use, with the entire sword being only a little longer than the length of his arm. Despite this, Altaïr's sword is still the strongest weapon available.

===Usage===
*The [[guards]] in Rome are seen wielding a sword similar to the Sword of Altaïr.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'', many if not all of the enemy guards can be seen wielding a sword similar to the Sword of Altaïr.
[[File:Followmoney.jpg|thumb|250px|A guard (far right) with what appears to be the Sword of Altaïr.]]
*During the memory "[[Follow The Money]]" in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', a guard draws and raises a sword identical to Altaïr's, in order to threaten [[Egidio Troche]].
**Later in the same memory, a [[Papal Guard]] can also be seen with a similar sword.
*[[Apprentices|Assassin apprentices]] gain a sword that resembles the Sword of Altaïr upon reaching the [[Ranks|rank]] of ''Assassino''.

===Other===
*Though Altaïr's sword is considered the best sword in ''Assassin's Creed II'' and ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', the Old Syrian sword (which was among the cheapest weapons in ''Assassin's Creed II'') is the best sword in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''.
*The Sword of Altaïr can be found in the "[[Moloch|The Bull]]" stage of ''Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines'', as an ornament in the [[Kantara Castle]]'s Great Hall.
*After buying the Sword of Altaïr, it may occasionally be randomly replaced with the common sword. To properly acquire it if this occurs, simply go to the Villa's weapon rack and re-equip it.
*It is unknown why the sword is available from the Monteriggioni blacksmith, since the sword (being Altaïr's personal weapon) would be assumed to be available together with [[Armor of Altaïr|his armor]] once it was unlocked.
*The sword appears on a weapon rack in the [[Tiber Island headquarters]] once Ezio completes all five [[Guild Challenges#Assassins Guild|Assassin's Guild challenges]], and can only be equipped from there.
*During the [[Cristina Memories]] in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', all memories in which Ezio has a sword in his sheath (starting at "[[Best Man]]"), he has the sword of Altaïr equipped. This contradicts the ''Assassin's Creed II'' timeline, where the sword was only available for purchase from Sequence 9.
[[File:Altair AlMualim.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Altaïr using his personal weapon in Masyaf.]]
*Certain promotional art for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' shows Altaïr with his personal sword. However, in the single-player demo and other images, he uses the Syrian sword.
*The sword of Altaïr is an artifact to be recovered in ''[[Assassin's Creed Revelations: Path to Revelations]]'', bearing the description ''"Holding his weapon in my hands is enough to make me relive adventures of this legendary grand master."''

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==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles Weapons]]

Stalker

2011-11-20T20:16:29Z

67.182.48.85:

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{{Stub}}
'''Stalkers''' were [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] assailants out to kill the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] in the city of [[Constantinople]] during 1511. While waiting for Ezio to appear or turn around, stalkers would stand while concealing a dagger in their hands, trying to appear innocent. When they found Ezio in the city, they would sneak up behind him and attempt to stab him. However, they were often disarmed by Ezio and killed before they could stab him. Ezio could either ignore or kill the stalkers.<ref name="GR">[http://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-revelations-preview-hands-single-player-story/?page=2 Assassin’s Creed Revelations preview]</ref><ref name="GameSpot">[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/assassins-creed-revelations/video/6339426/five-new-things-in-assassins-creed-revelations Gamespot Interview with Falko Poiker]</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
Stalker.png|A stalker attacks Ezio from behind.
78fbb1ba5abd992aa61828684a1d6409.png|A stalker is disarmed by Ezio.
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Gameplay]]

Swami

2011-11-20T20:11:49Z

67.182.48.85: /* Death */

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{{WPAssassins}}
{{Spoilerhd}}
[[File:Swami.jpg|thumb|250px|Swami.]]
'''Swami''' (died 1227) was a member of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] during the [[Third Crusade]] period. After [[Abbas Sofian]] became the head of the Order's council, Swami became his right-hand man.
==Biography==
===Early life===
The son of [[Farim]], Swami was a weak-minded Assassin [[Apprentices|apprentice]] who refused to learn the proper ways of the Order. He was incompetent and thought himself to be better than the other apprentices, when in reality, he was one of the worst.

===Coup d'etat===
Circa 1225, Abbas Sofian, a high-ranking Assassin, planned a coup d'état to take over the Assassin Order from its temporary leader, [[Malik Al-Sayf]], while the Order's Master, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was absent. Swami joined Abbas in the plan, and he was ordered to kill [[Sef Ibn-La'Ahad]], the son of the Master. Moments before doing so, he told Sef that Sef's own father ordered his death. After successfully killing Sef, Abbas then placed the murder weapon in Malik's bed, framing him, and testified that he heard Malik and Sef arguing that same day. Malik was consequently thrown into prison, and a council was formed to rule the Order - with Abbas at its head.

===Return of the Mentor===
Circa 1227, Altaïr, his wife, and son returned to [[Masyaf]] from [[wikipedia:Mongolia|Mongolia]] after having successfully assassinated [[Genghis Khan]], and Swami was sent to greet them upon their arrival. Meeting Altaïr and his family, Swami was asked why they weren't greeted by [[Rauf]] as requested. Swami replied that he had died of fever, but Altaïr had his doubts. Swami also informed Altaïr of the presence of the council, and Malik's imprisonment. He also told them that Sef had fled to [[Alamut]], and Altaïr's remaining son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]] left Masyaf to retrieve him.

The next day, Altaïr went to meet the council with his wife [[Maria Ibn-La'Ahad|Maria]], but Swami intercepted their path and led the way. Altaïr met the council, and noticed that the council was made of the most weak-minded of the Order. During an argument between Abbas and Altaïr, he was led to believe that Sef was killed by Malik, henceforth his imprisonment.

===Death===
After having saved Malik from prison and hearing the truth about his son's death, Altaïr angrily went to the council. In his absence, Swami was quickly ordered to kill Malik in Altaïr's quarters and beheaded him, putting his head in a burlap sack. Altaïr met with Abbas, and they were later joined by Swami, who gave Abbas the burlap sack. Abbas looked in it, then showed it to Altaïr. After Abbas was done questioning Altaïr, he demanded that the [[Sixth Apple|Apple of Eden]] be given to him. Altaïr took it out of his robes and held it out, in an attempt to show the other Assassins that Abbas only craved to use the power of the Apple to corrupt and control them, as Al Mualim did.

When Swami went to retrieve the Apple, he told Altaïr that before he killed Sef, he told him that his own father ordered his death. Altaïr became enraged with hate and pain, so much so that it was transferred into the Apple. When Swami touched the Apple, his body lost control and he reached for his dagger. Maria jumped in front of Altaïr, telling him he let his anger get the best of him. However, in his uncontrolled state, Swami stabbed Maria's back. Altaïr quickly stabbed Swami through the bottom of his jaw, killing him.

==Trivia==
*In ''The Secret Crusade'', Swami killed himself in the novel by touching the [[Apple of Eden]], but in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', Altaïr used the Apple on Swami.

==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
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Darim Ibn-La'Ahad

2011-11-19T17:01:33Z

67.182.48.85:

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{{Quote|All that is good in me, began with you, father.|Darim to his father before leaving Masyaf.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
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'''Darim Ibn-La'Ahad''' (born 1195) was a member of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] and the first son of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] and [[Maria Thorpe]]. Later he became the brother of [[Sef Ibn-La'Ahad]], their second son.

==Biography==
===Early life===
Darim was born in [[Masyaf]] in 1195, where he was raised by his parents, who trained him in the ways of the Assassins. Over time, Darim's skills with a [[crossbow]] placed him as an expert of the weapon.

===Assassination of Genghis Khan===
By 1217, [[Genghis Khan|Genghis Khan's]] Mongolian Empire was expanding rapidly from the east and was slowing the expansion of the Assassin Order in that direction. In addition to this, Darim's father had believed that the Khan held a [[Piece of Eden]] known as [[The Sword]]. Thus, Darim and his parents left immediately to kill Khan, while his younger brother Sef remained in Masyaf to care for his wife and children and Altaïr's right-hand man, [[Malik Al-Sayf]], was placed in charge of the Order until their return.

As of early 1227, they had reached Mongolia and met with one of the local assassins, [[Qulan Gal]], who infiltrated Khan's camp with Altaïr. Although Darim's now elderly father had lost much of his stealth in his old age and was detected by one of the guards, who was able to significantly injure the Assassin before Altaïr was saved by Qulan Gal. Qulan Gal then helped Altaïr to escape the camp and the Assassin's regrouped to formulate a new plan.

Realising the threat to his life, Genghis Khan tried to flee on horseback, although Qulan Gal had been expecting this and planned for him to do just that. The Mongolian Assassin then proceeded to shoot down Khan's horse, while Darim subsequently finished Khan himself with his crossbow. After ten years, the group had accomplished what they set out to do and Darim and his parents finally returned home.

===Return to Masyaf===
Later in 1227, Darim and his parents made it back to Masyaf only to be greeted by a former Assassin apprentice named [[Swami]]. Swami told them that the member of the Order who was supposed to greet the family upon their return home, [[Rauf]], had died of fever during their absence and that Malik had been arrested by the new leader of the Order, [[Abbas Sofian]] for unknown reasons. Swami then told Darim that his brother Sef had retreated with his family to [[Alamut]], at which point Altaïr urged him to retrieve his younger brother and return to Masyaf.

===Life in exile===
[[File:Darimaltiar.PNG|thumb|250px|Darim with his father in Masyaf.]]Some time after arriving in Alamut, he met with his sister-in-law and nieces, only to be told that Sef was dead, having been supposedly killed by Malik in 1225. At that point, Darim chose to stay in Alamut and later was joined by his father in 1227.

Altaïr told Darim that in Masyaf, Abbas had staged a coup in 1225 and taken over the Order, before framing Malik for Sef's murder, which Swami had committed. He said that he had successfully freed Malik, only for the man to be murdered by Swami shortly thereafter. After this, Altaïr and Maria had confronted Abbas, who made public Altaïr's infiltration of the prison, causing a decimation in the older Assassin's support. Demanding the [[Sixth Apple|Apple]] from him, Abbas sent Swami to retrieve it. Before Swami retrieved the Apple, he bragged to Altaïr that in Sef's final moments, Swami had told him that his father had ordered his execution. Altaïr's rage manifested itself in the Apple and when Swami touched it he went insane, mutilating himself first with his hands, then pulling out his knife and stabbing himself. However in his frenzy, he unknowingly killed Darim's mother, slitting her throat. Feeling insecure at the deaths of his youngest son and his wife, Altaïr fled instead of confronting Abbas.

Darim spent most of the next 20 years living with his father, sister-in-law and nieces, until eventually his sister-in-law took her daughters to live in [[Alexandria]]. Later, Darim himself was driven away from Alamut by his father's state of depression and his renewed obsession with the Apple. Darim departed to [[France]] and later [[England]] to warn of the advancing threat of the Mongol Empire.

===Later life===
Eventually, he returned to Masyaf in 1247 following his father's return to power as [[Grand Master of the Assassin Order|Grand Master]] of the Order. It is unknown whether his relations with his father were restored following this. Darim travelled to [[Constantinople]] to invite the [[Venice|Venetian]] explorers [[Niccolò Polo|Niccolò]] and [[Maffeo Polo]] in 1257 to temporarily reside in Masyaf.

At the end of the same year, Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, attacked Masyaf. Darim was ordered by Altaïr to leave Masyaf before the Mongols reached the fortress.
==Trivia==
*[[Subject 16]] bears a resemblance with Darim.

==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''

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Swami

2011-11-18T15:13:48Z

67.182.48.85: /* Death */

{{Era|TSC|Assassins}}
{{WPAssassins}}
{{Spoilerhd}}
[[File:Swami.jpg|thumb|250px|Swami.]]
'''Swami''' (died 1227) was a member of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] during the [[Third Crusade]] period. After [[Abbas Sofian]] became the head of the Order's council, Swami became his right-hand man.

==Biography==
===Early life===
The son of [[Farim]], Swami was a weak-minded Assassin [[Apprentices|apprentice]] who refused to learn the proper ways of the Order. He was incompetent and thought himself to be better than the other apprentices, when in reality, he was one of the worst.

===Coup d'etat===
Circa 1225,Abbas Sofian, a high-ranking Assassin, planned a coup d'état to take over the Assassin Order from its temporary leader, [[Malik Al-Sayf]], while the Order's Master, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was absent. Swami joined Abbas in the plan, and he was ordered to kill [[Sef Ibn-La'Ahad]], the son of the Master. Moments before doing so, he told Sef that Sef's own father ordered his death. After successfully killing Sef, Abbas then placed the murder weapon in Malik's bed, framing him, and testified that he heard Malik and Sef arguing that same day. Malik was consequently thrown into prison, and a council was formed to rule the Order - with Abbas at its head.

===Return of the Mentor===
Circa 1227, Altaïr, his wife, and son returned to [[Masyaf]] from [[wikipedia:Mongolia|Mongolia]] after having successfully assassinated [[Genghis Khan]], and Swami was sent to greet them upon their arrival. Meeting Altaïr and his family, Swami was asked why they weren't greeted by [[Rauf]] as requested. Swami replied that he had died of fever, but Altaïr had his doubts. Swami also informed Altaïr of the presence of the council, and Malik's imprisonment. He also told them that Sef had fled to [[Alamut]], and Altaïr's remaining son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]] left Masyaf to retrieve him.

The next day, Altaïr went to meet the council with his wife [[Maria Ibn-La'Ahad|Maria]], but Swami intercepted their path and led the way. Altaïr met the council, and noticed that the council was made of the most weak-minded of the Order. During an argument between Abbas and Altaïr, he was led to believe that Sef was killed by Malik, henceforth his imprisonment.

===Death===
After having saved Malik from prison and hearing the truth about his son's death, Altaïr angrily went to the council. In his absence, Swami was quickly ordered to kill Malik in Altaïr's quarters and beheaded him, putting his head in a burlap sack. Altaïr met with Abbas, and they were later joined by Swami, who gave Abbas the burlap sack. Abbas looked in it, then showed it to Altaïr. After Abbas was done questioning Altaïr, he demanded that the [[Sixth Apple|Apple of Eden]] be given to him. For an unknown reason, Altaïr took it out of his robes and held it out.

When Swami went to retrieve the Apple, he told Altaïr that before he killed Sef, he told him that his own father ordered his death. Altaïr became enraged with hate and pain, so much so that it was transferred into the Apple. When Swami touched the Apple, his body lost control and he reached for his dagger. Maria jumped in front of Altaïr, telling him he let his anger get the best of him. However, in his uncontrolled state, Swami slit Maria's throat. Altaïr quickly stabbed Swami through the bottom of his jaw, killing him.

==Trivia==
*Strangely,Swami killed himself at the novel by touching the [[Apple of Eden]] but in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', Altaïr used the Apple on Swami.

==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Characters]]
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Crossbow

2011-11-15T15:23:38Z

67.182.48.85: /* Finishing moves */ That moves never uses ammunition, because it's the same as Suffocation.

{{era|Chronicles|acb|acr}}
[[File:Bez_nazwy.png|thumb|300px|The Crossbow.]]
{{Quote|It's very compact and light. […] the advantage it has over a gun is that it's more or less silent.|[[Leonardo da Vinci]] on his crossbow|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)}}
The '''Crossbow''' was a long range weapon, consisting of a bow mounted on a stock, that shot arrow bolts. It could also be used in close-quarters combat.

==History==
===High Middle Ages===
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] used a standard crossbow despite common usage of the handheld crossbow in Europe and the Middle East during the time of the [[Third Crusade]]. When Altaïr was disguised as a soldier and then afterwards a [[scholar]], he had a crossbow attached on his back despite not having one after killing a crossbowman under the disguise of a scholar.

===Renaissance===
[[File:ACBCrossbow.jpg|thumb|The Crossbow in the shop menu.]]
The crossbow was a ranged weapon that [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] could purchase for 12,800 florins at any [[Blacksmiths|Blacksmith]] shop in [[Rome]]. After purchasing the weapon, the number of bolts could be upgraded by buying the medium and large quivers from [[Tailors|Tailor]] shops. Each quiver increased the maximum number of bolts carried by 5 each time, with the default number of bolts being 15 and the maximum number being 25.<ref name="AC:B">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

The large quiver requires the completion of the [[Shop Quests#Pulling Threads|Pulling Threads]] shop quest before it is made available, and is granted for free once the quest is completed.

==Usage==
===Stealth===
[[File:Constantinople_Crossbow.png|thumb|The Ottoman crossbow.]]The crossbow was like the [[pistol]]'s complementary ranged weapon; it had the same range, but was silent. The way the crossbow was fired was similar to that of the pistol, though it aimed faster and could be fired while moving and while on beams.

Unlike the pistol, which alerted guards the moment it was fired, the crossbow only called attention to Ezio when the target collapsed.<ref name="AC:B"/>

===Combat===
The crossbow could be used in battle alongside its stealth capabilities. In battle, it could be fired at close range, as well as being able to counter an enemy's attack. When fired at close range, the crossbow would kill the targeted enemy but doing so would incur a rather long reload time. [[crossbowmen|Crossbowmen]] and some [[horsemen]] used the crossbow in battle, firing repeatedly at Ezio, at close quarters as well as at a long range. Ezio could also use the crossbow to defend against charging horsemen by blocking them with the crossbow equipped.<ref name="AC:B"/>

==Finishing moves==
[[File:Ezio_Crossbow_1.png|thumb|250px|Ezio equipped with the Crossbow in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''.]]
The crossbow featured some animations while counter-killing opponents. However, the crossbow could not counter [[Long weapons|long]] or [[heavy weapons]].

===='''Skull Smasher'''====
Ezio thrusts his crossbow into the target's abdomen. As his target doubles over, Ezio, with both hands, smashes the bottom of his crossbow onto the back of his target's head, forcing the target to land face-first onto the ground ''(does not need ammunition or a reload to be performed)''.

===='''Suffocation'''====
Ezio forcefully thrusts his target with the metal, beak-like tip of his crossbow twice. The first time in the abdomen, and the second time in the neck. The target slowly backs up and falls to his knees, holding his neck while choking, and collapses ''(does not need ammunition or a reload to be performed)''.

===='''Spinal Shot'''====
Ezio thrusts his crossbow into the target's abdomen, and then steps back to shoot him directly down the back of his neck as he doubles over in pain ''(requires ammunition and must be reloaded in order to be performed)''.

===='''Trip Shot'''====
Ezio ducks, spins around, and sweeps his target off of his feet with the crossbow. Ezio then quickly rises upright and shoots his target, who is lying dazed on the ground ''(requires ammunition and must be reloaded in order to be performed)''.

==Trivia==
*A crossbow was planned to be one of [[Altaïr]]'s weapon in early designs of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', but was removed from the final game due to historical inaccuracies. The crossbow did, however, feature in the E3 trailer and the game's video introduction.
*The crossbow is featured in the mobile version of ''Assassin's Creed'', a historical mistake by the developers, it was obtained prior to his confrontation with [[Majd Addin]]. The crossbow can be used to kill enemies at a safe distance, to trigger gear mechanisms or to shoot down flame-holders to light torches. The ammunition of the weapon can be refilled by walking into a weapon recharge point.
*[[File:ACR_crossbow.png|thumb|196px|The Crossbow featured in Assassin's Creed: Revelations.]]The crossbow functions the same way as the pistol, however, it is less powerful, as it does not always kill certain targets such as Borgia Captains, unlike the hidden gun, which always guarantees a kill, unless used on an [[Assassination Targets|assassination target]].
*In order to unlock the large quiver upgrade, the shop quest "[[Shop Quests#Pulling Threads|Pulling Threads]]" must be completed first.
*Most of the time, when Ezio performs the Trip Shot counter attack, the firing sound will not occur.
*During the [[Animus]] [[Memory Corridor|loading screen]], if Ezio draws his crossbow, a single crossbow bolt can be found lying on the ground. It disappears when the crossbow is put away and vice versa.
*When performing certain actions with the crossbow, Ezio's upper body does not move at all (besides the arm holding the crossbow while he is drawing it/beginning to aim/sheathing it). This may give Ezio a robotic appearance when running, as his entire upper body is completely still while performing any actions.
*In a trailer seen at the E3 conference (above picture of Ezio on the [[Colosseum]]) Ezio is seen equipped with a different crossbow to the one in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. This particular crossbow has the same design as the ones the Crossbowmen guards use.

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{ACAC}}
{{ACBH}}
{{ACR}}
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Weapons]]

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2011-11-13T07:23:38Z

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Bomb

2011-11-10T00:23:57Z

67.182.48.85: /* Crafting */

{{Era|Chronicles|AC2|Brotherhood|PL|ACR}}
[[File:BH_Smoke_Bomb.png|frame|A smoke bomb.]]
'''Bombs''' were explosive [[weapons]] used by [[Assassins]] from as early as the Middle Ages. They could be used for a variety of tactics, including escape, assault and distraction.

==Smoke bombs==
[[File:Ezio_using_smokebomb.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio using a smoke bomb to escape.]]
Smoke bombs were devices that were used more for distraction, rather than attack. Using a powder technology from the Far East, the bomb released a thick, grayish smoke screen for about eight seconds when thrown.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

With a smoke bomb device, an Assassin was able to halt any enemy or target, and allow for an easy assassination or escape. This allowed them to strike specific targets, or take down larger groups of enemies without being seen or encountering resistance.<ref name="AC2" />

{{-}}
===History===
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] had access to smoke bombs during his [[Quest for the Chalice|quest]] for [[Adha|the Chalice]]. He could carry up to five of them at a time, though evidently stopped using them after the events at [[Solomon's Temple]].<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref>

[[File:BombconstantinerenderHQ.png|thumb|200px|A typical bomb used in Constantinople.]]
Smoke bombs were the only type of bombs that were commonly available to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] up until the 16th century. However, upon traveling to [[Constantinople]] during his [[search for the Seals]], he gained access to a far more extensive choice of bombs.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Revelations Beta Guide">''[http://segmentnext.com/2011/08/10/assassins-creed-revelations-multiplayer-beta-guide/ SegmentNext.com]''</ref>

During the [[Renaissance]], smoke bombs were disposable, and had to be purchased for 350 florins each. Ezio could carry a maximum of three at once, which he stored in a non-upgradeable pouch.<ref name="AC2" />

Ezio also made use of smoke bombs in the city of [[Rome]], though the actual cloud itself was visually a lot smaller than during the previous century. Smoke bombs were also used by [[Apprentices|Assassin recruits]] to stun [[guards]] once they reached the [[rank]] of ''Veterano'' (Veteran).<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

==Hand-held bombs==
[[File:ACR-screen02.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio uses a bomb to stun several Byzantine guards.]]
{{Quote|Quite little bombs, but effective enough to, say, wreck ships or disperse a camp.|Leonardo da Vinci.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)}}

Hand-held bombs were small explosive devices designed and manufactured by Ezio's close friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. Consisting of a small, steel ball filled with sulfur, charcoal and potassium nitrate, they also possessed a small fuse which required lighting before the device could be detonated.<ref name="Brotherhood novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref>

===History===
These bombs were first used against [[Cesare Borgia]]'s diehards, who had amassed a sizable military force in the city of [[Valencia]].<ref name="Brotherhood novel" />

During the attack on Valencia, Ezio and [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], each equipped with ten hand-held bombs, brought chaos to Cesare's military forces. They destroyed twelve [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] ships, and an entire military encampment.<ref name="Brotherhood novel" />

===Crafting===
[[File:Bomb_invent.png|thumb|right|250px|Bomb crafting screen.]]
Upon traveling to Constantinople, Ezio learned how to create a wide range of bombs, with more than 100 variations. In general, they are divided into three categories: lethal, tactical and diversion.<ref name="Revelations Single-player Demo">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' Single-player Demo</ref>

The Assassins had set up [[Bomb-crafting stations]] throughout the cities, in order to be able to craft bombs whenever they came across one.

The bombs could be customized based on their different components; casing, gunpowder layer, and effect layer. The casing affected the bomb's structure, while the gunpowder layer defined the properties of the explosion itself, along with the effect layer providing a further result on detonation; such as the scattering of caltrops.<ref name="Revelations Single-player Demo" />

Ezio was able to collect different resources for each of these bombs, and could craft up to five bombs per pouch, given a single combination and allowed Ezio to carry a maximum of 15 bombs.<ref name="Revelations Single-player Demo" />

Ezio can test a bomb in the VR room to see it's effects without having to waste any bombs.

{|width="85%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="1" style="text-align:center"
!scope="col" width="25%"|Type
!scope="col" width="75%"|Effect
|-
|Caltrop
|Impeded enemy movement by dispersing small spikes across the ground, rendering its victims vulnerable during combat. They could also be used for halting or slowing enemies during a chase.<ref name="Revelations Single-player Demo" />
|-
|Datura
|A lethal explosive designed to slowly poison anyone who breathed its fumes.
|-
|Diversion
|Lured guards towards a certain area, allowing Assassins to move past them without notice.
|-
|Pyrite coin
|Filled with fake gold coins, and were used to create distractions by attracting civilians.
|-
|Splinter
|Used to kill or injure targets upon impact, and could disperse enemies with its deadly shrapnel.<ref name="Revelations Single-player Demo" />
|-
|Tripwire
|Exploded when stepped upon. Once set up and detonated, one bomb was able to kill multiple opponents at once.<ref name="Revelations Beta Guide" />
|}

==Trivia==
===''Assassin's Creed II''===
*The smoke bomb pouch is labelled as "small" despite not having any upgrades.
*In the memory "[[Cheaters Never Prosper]]," the three guards and [[Dante Moro]] are immune to smoke bombs.
*While looting [[Brutes]], there is a high chance of obtaining smoke bombs.
*Smoke bombs are helpful for earning the [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievements]] "No Hitter", "Messer Sandman," and "Sweeper."

===''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''===
[[File:AC_Brotherhood_icon_Smoke_Bomb.png|right]]
*The smoke bomb appears as a [[Multiplayer Abilities#Smoke Bomb|multiplayer ability]].
*There seems to be a small spark of light when a smoke bomb is deployed, unlike in ''Assassin's Creed II'', where there is no spark.
*One BAM (Brotherhood Assist Move) has the Assassins throw numerous smoke bombs around Ezio before descending to aid him.
*The player may lock onto a far-off NPC before pressing the "throw bomb" button to throw the smoke bomb from a distance.
*[[Papal guard]]s are immune to the effects of smoke bombs if not taken by surprise, i.e. in combat.
*Cesare Borgia and [[Pickpocketing|pickpockets]] are completely immune to Smoke Bombs.

===Others===
[[File:PL smokebomb 2.png|right]]
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', smoke bombs are crafted with gunpowder and sugar.
*It has been confirmed that enemies in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' possess the ability to use smoke bombs.
*Both smoke bombs and tripwire bombs exist as Multiplayer abilities in ''Revelations''.

{{-}}
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" position="center" captionalign="center" bordersize="medium">
Invent.png|Ezio at a bomb crafting station.
Ezios Surprise.jpg|Ezio setting a tripwire bomb.
IGN Bombs Fuse Effect.jpg|Bomb crafting.
Ezio distract.png|Ezio trying to distract a guard using a bomb.
Lethal Bomb Slot.jpg|Crafting a sticky bomb.
IGN_Bombs_Tripbomb_Effect.jpg|Crafting a tripwire bomb.
Artwork - Bombs.jpg|Concept art of the four main types of bombs in ''Revelations.''
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{ACRevelations}}
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Weapons]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles Weapons]]

On the Defense

2011-11-08T04:55:58Z

67.182.48.85: /* References */

{{Era|ACR}}{{WPmemories}}{{Revamp}}{{Memory Infobox
|description = ''The Templars are preparing to attack the Galata Assassin Den. Lead your fellow Assassins in its defense.''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
|type = Main
|previous = [[Advanced Tactics]]
|next = [[On The Attack]]
|ancestor = [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
|location = [[Constantinople]]
|date = 1511
|image = }}

'''On The Defense''' is a memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.
==Description==

==Dialogue==

==Outcome==

==Gallery==

==References==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL6eP2QcU78 Gamespot's Now Playing]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Memories]]

Helmschmied Drachen Armor

2011-11-05T17:07:07Z

67.182.48.85: /* Trivia */

{{Era|ACB|}}
[[File:Drachen_V.png|right|180px]]
{{Quote|Fashioned by the Helmschmied Armory in 1489, only a few sets were completed due to the weight of the metal.|Description written in the Animus Outfit menu.}}
The '''Helmschmied Drachen Armor''' is a pre-order bonus for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. It functions as a cosmetic outfit that has no effect on gameplay.

==Availability==
Codes unlocking the Helmschmied Drachen Armor were available through any of the following:
*Purchase of the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood#Codex Edition|Codex]] or [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood#Auditore Edition|Auditore]] Edition of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''.<ref name="editions">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood#Editions|Editions]]</ref>
*Pre-order ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' from Amazon.com, [[Ubisoft]].com, Steam (for the PC version), or Play.com.{{Fact}}
*Purchase of [[The Da Vinci Disappearance (DLC)|The Da Vinci Disappearance DLC]] for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.<ref name="daVinci">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' - [[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]</ref>
*Pre-order the Italian edition of ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'', issue 2.<ref name="theFall">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref>

==Appearance==
The robes below the waist use the same pattern as [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]]'s outfit from ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', except the Drachen robes are tailored to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]]'s body and have a leather texture rather than cloth. On the waist, the Assassin's emblem is flanked by rows of throwing knife sheathes. The torso is completely covered with stylized metal plates. The upper right arm guard extends higher than the shoulder; the left shoulder omits this for a normal spadula to make room for the cape. The matching bracers of the Drachen Armor do not sport either the Assassin or eagle logo, as Ezio's normal bracers do. Leather gloves are worn on each hand (other outfits have only one or no gloves). The inner collar over Ezio's chest and neck is closed.<ref name="brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

The Helmschmied Drachen Armor cannot be dyed. Although the outfit hides the presence of equipped armor and the [[Climb Leap Glove]], these items still function normally.<ref name="brotherhood"/>

==Bugs==
As with other cosmetic outfits in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', the Helmschmied Drachen Armor overrides the outfit Ezio is expected to be wearing in the game. This leads to some bugs:
*The Drachen Armor is visible even when Ezio is supposed to be in disguise as a guard, however, other guards will not notice this change.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
*When fighting for florins in the [[Caserma di Alviano]], Ezio normally removes his armor for the fist-fighting. However, if the Drachen Armor is equipped, he remains in the armor instead of changing into shirtless clothing.
*Whenever Ezio removes his hood (such as during cutscenes or at [[Monteriggioni]]), the Drachen's hood will remain upright.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
*During the [[Cristina Memories]], when wearing the Drachen Armor, Ezio is older and bearded rather than the clean-shaven youth he was in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.<ref name="brotherhood"/><ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

==Trivia==
*"Helmschmied Drachen" is German for "Helmet Smith Dragon". There is also a set of Helmschmied Armor in ''Assassin's Creed II''.<ref name="ac2"/>
*The Helmschmied armor also appears as a purchasable item in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', where its description states that it is "The finest in foreign engineering" and has a price of 200,000 florins.<ref name="legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>
*Official Concept artwork shows that the robes of the Helmschmied Drachen Armor were planned to be colored white; in-game, the robes are primarily black.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160" position="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff" bordersize="medium" captionalign="center">
Helmschmeid_drachen_armor.jpg|Concept art of the Helmschmied Drachen Armor.
Zw-acb-ezio-Drachen-6.png|A close-up of the Helmschmied Drachen Armor.
Drachen_Armor_GB_v.png|Ezio during Cristina memory wearing The Helmschmied Drachen Armor
eziodrachen.JPG|Ezio talking to Leonardo with The Helmschmied Drachen Armor
Zw-acb-Drachen-1.png|The Helmschmied Drachen Armor.
</gallery>

[[Video:Assassin's Creed Brotherhood -The Helmschmied Drachen Armor DLC Code Relesed|thumb|300px|left|In-game video of the Armor.]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]

Crusader

2011-10-31T16:25:28Z

67.182.48.85: /* Betrayal of Assassin Order */ The events described will vary between player to player. Developers stated that there are more paths that Altair can take in this mission.

{{Era|ACR}}
[[File:ACR MPCrusaderRe.png|200px|right]]
{{youmay|the multiplayer character|[[Crusaders]]}}
{{quote|The Crusader will conquer by any means necessary, secure in the belief that as long as he lives, others must die.|[[Ubisoft]] description.}}
The '''Crusader''' is a [[multiplayer/ACR|multiplayer]] character for the upcoming game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.

==Biography==
===Betrayal of Assassin Order===
{{quote|No, you misunderstand, I am no traitor. For I cannot betray those I never truely loved.|The Crusader to Altaïr during the [[Assault on Masyaf|assault on Masyaf]].|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
Before the events of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] came back to [[Masyaf]] to find that his [[Grand Master of the Assassin Order|mentor]], [[Al Mualim]], had been captured and some of his fellow [[Assassins]] murdered.

Before the events occurred, the Crusader was a secret [[Templars|Templar]], who had entered into the Assassins before his betrayal, though he stated that he was not a traitor from the start for he "''could not betray those who he never truly loved.''" He then told Altaïr that taking any steps forwards would result in the death of his mentor, and closed the gates to the fortress.

In order to get to the Templar, Altaïr was forced to find a different route to infiltrate the Assassin fortress. After successfully finding his way inside, he then assassinated the Crusader and allowed him to redeem himself, but to no avail.

==Personality and ethics==
The Crusader believed [[The Creed|the Creed]], but thought that he may not be wise enough to understand it; he suspected that he was too wise "to believe such rubbish".

==Appearance==
He wears black armor with silver lining and chainmail suit with a helmet that shows the Templar cross. His name is currently unknown, though his weapon is a two-handed sword.

==Unique Moves==
'''''(Low Profile, Front)'''''

The Crusader casually walks up to his target and flicks his head forward hitting the target on the bridge of the nose. This makes the target flinch and hold their face, in this time the Crusader draws his sword and, holding it with two hands, slashes it through the targets neck severing the spinal chord at the neck, killing the unfortunate victim instantly.

'''''(Low Profile, Back)'''''

The Crusader quickly walks behind his victim and draws his sword. He then lances his blade through the victims back, the shocked victim then looks down at the blade that has pierced right through their body as the Crusader pulls his blade out of the victims body and quickly sheaths his sword.

'''''(High Profile, Front)'''''

'''''(High Profile, Back)'''''

'''''(Bench Kill)'''''

The Crusader grabs his seated target's foot and drags them off the bench, until their head rests against it. Before his victim can do anything to defend themselves, the Crusader forcefully kicks them in the face, violently sending their head backwards and breaking his target's neck on the bench behind them.

'''''(Aerial Kill)'''''

==Customization==
Colors:
*Basic: Black and Silver
*Extra 1:
*Extra 2:
*Extra 3:

In-depth Customization:

*Heads:
*Hairs:
*Chests:
*Arms:
*Legs:
*Belts:
*Accessories:

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
Crusader in Masyaf.jpg|The Crusader, in single player, without his helmet.
CrusaderMultiplayer.jpg|The Crusader brutally killing the [[Sentinel]].
ACR playing cards Crusader.jpeg|A playing card.
</gallery>

{{ACR}}
{{MPChars}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Multiplayer Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Characters]]

Short blade

2011-10-30T06:28:50Z

67.182.48.85: /* Trivia */

{{Era|AC|AC2|Brotherhood}}
[[File:SHORTSWORD.png|right|250px]]
'''Short blades''' were short, curved bladed [[weapons]] that traded power and reach for a faster swing rate.

==History==
[[File:Dagger.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The short blade and sheath used by Altaïr.]]

===High Middle Ages===
The short blade first became available after [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] had reached the third [[Ranks|rank]]. Like the sword, his skill with the short blade increased as he climbed up the ranks.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

The first short blade he obtained had a wooden handle, though he received an all metal variation at a later rank. In both instances, he carried the short blade across his back with the handle facing down.<ref name="AC" />

In battle, he wielded the short blade with an [[Wikipedia:Icepick grip|icepick grip]], and often used it in conjunction with [[throwing knives]].<ref name="AC" />

{{-}}
===15th Century===
[[File:AC2 CA 009 Daggers.png|left|200px]]
In a similar fashion to Altaïr, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] was equipped with both a long and short blade, though they were sheathed together at his side. He could purchase various types of short blades from [[Blacksmiths]], each with unique speed, damage and deflection properties.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

In battle, he would wield the short blade much as Altaïr did, though he did not learn to use it alongside throwing knives until he became a [[Master Assassin]].<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Several of his allies, such as [[thieves]] and [[courtesans]], also used short blades in battle. Certain guards and assassination targets, such as [[Agile guards|agiles]] and [[Rodrigo Borgia]], made use of short blades as well. However, none of these held their weapons in an icepick grip.<ref name="AC2" />

==Combat==
[[File:Ezio Kill Knife.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio dual-wielding the short blade and a throwing knife.]]
The short blade was much faster than the longsword, making it ideal for dispatching large numbers of low-ranked [[Guards|enemies]]. However, as an enemy's rank increased, the short blade's effectiveness diminished due to the higher quality armor used by them.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="AC2" />

For Altaïr, the special, close-ranged attack of most short blades could only be performed from behind, and took the form of slitting an enemy's throat, or stabbing them in the shoulder or the back, which would always result in an instant kill.<ref name="AC" />

When used with the short blade, Altaïr could throw a single throwing knife mid-combat. Similarly, Ezio could [[Dual-Wielding|dual-wield]] the short blade with throwing knives, and could throw multiple throwing knives at once.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Statistics==
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="60%" style="text-align:center"
!width="15%"|Name
!width="10%"|Damage
!width="10%"|Speed
!width="10%"|Deflect
!width="10%"|Cost
|-
![[Dagger (Singleplayer)|Dagger]]
|1
|1
|2
|500 ƒ
|-
![[Knife]]
|1
|2
|3
|1,300 ƒ
|-
![[Stiletto]]
|2
|4
|1
|2,200 ƒ
|-
![[Channeled Cinquedea]]
|3
|3
|4
|4,100 ƒ
|-
![[Sultan's Knife]]
|3
|5
|3
|4,300 ƒ
|-
![[Butcher Knife]]
|4
|3
|5
|6,400 ƒ
|-
![[Notched Cinquedea]]
|5
|5
|4
|
9,500 ƒ
|}

 

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!width="15%"|Name
!width="10%"|Damage
!width="10%"|Speed
!width="10%"|Deflect
!width="10%"|Cost
|-
!Stiletto
|1
|1
|2
|300 ƒ
|-
!Knife
|1
|2
|3
|700 ƒ
|-
![[Bone Dagger of Romulus]]
|2
|4
|4
|1900 ƒ
|-
!Dagger
|2
|4
|1
|6250 ƒ
|-
!Butcher Knife
|3
|5
|3
|5000 ƒ
|-
!Notched Cinquedea
|4
|4
|2
|8600 ƒ
|-
![[Maria's Dagger]]
|5
|3
|4
|Unlocked by completing all [[Guild Challenges#Courtesans Guild|Courtesan challenges]].
|-
![[Dagger of Brutus]]
|5
|5
|5
|Unlocked by retrieving [[Armor of Brutus|Romulus' treasure]].
|-
!Channeled Cinquedea
|5
|2
|4
|N/A
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:ACII-dagger-icon.png|right]]
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', Altaïr is the only person to use a short blade other than Malik & his brother until Malik loses his arm and when his brother dies. All other NPCs use long blades.
*The last-tier short blade Altaïr uses resembles the [[Sultan's Knife]], meaning that it was the most powerful weapon during the Third Crusade. However, in Ezio's time, the most powerful short blade is the Notched Cinquedea.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', once all throwing knives have been used up, the special attack of the short blade is switched to that of the [[fists]], in which Ezio throws sand to momentarily incapacitate his target.
*In the Blacksmith stores in ''Brotherhood'', the Notched Cinquedea has the store image of the Channeled Cinquedea, and vice versa.
*Unlike in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', in ''Brotherhood'', the Channeled Cinquedea is a weapon that cannot be purchased, and can only be taken from a guard.
*Only very few hold the short blade with an icepick grip. These include Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, [[Tamir]], Ezio Auditore da Firenze, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]], [[Bernardo Baroncelli]], and [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze]].
*A Notched Cinquedea can be seen stuck in the table in Ezio's office in Monteriggioni.
*In every ''Assassin's Creed'' game to feature the short blade as a usable weapon, there is a kill that Altaïr and Ezio use where the blade is not used at all. It involves breaking an enemy's leg with a kick, and then hooking their free arm around their head and snapping their neck.

==Gallery==
[[Video:Assassins Creed 2 --Guide to the Hidden Blade-- HD|thumb|left|300px|Guide for the short blade.]]

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==References==
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The Wounded Eagle

2011-10-02T06:04:40Z

67.182.48.85: Undo revision 211226 by Vatsa1708 (talk) Are you even reading what I'm saying? Mission articles aren't supposed to be specific on how a player plays the game. Go read every other mission art

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|description = The [[Templars|Templar]] captain, [[Leandros]], has left you to die. Find and kill him, then retrieve the [[Masyaf]] [[Seals of Altaïr|Key.]]
||appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
|type = Main
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|ancestor = [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
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'''The Wounded Eagle''' is a memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.

==Description==
During a carriage race against [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]], the Byzantine [[Templars|Templar]] Captain [[Leandros]] calls his [[guards]] for help. After he pulls ahead of the [[Assassins|Assassin]]'s wagon, Leandros' men manage to stop Ezio by throwing a [[Bombs|bomb]] under the wheels of his cart.

As Ezio's carriage is hurled from the cliffside, he falls into a canyon, only managing to survive by using a rocky outcrop to slow his descent. Despite this, he hits the ground next to the splintered remains of his carriage.

After seeing that Ezio had survived the fall, although wounded, Leandros orders his guards to kill him. Managing to survive the battle in his weakened state, Ezio infiltrates the Templar stronghold and makes his way to a tower, where he finally kills Leandros.

==Dialogue==
[[File:The Wounded Eagle 2.png|250px|thumb|right|Ezio, after being sent into the canyon by the thrown bomb.]]
In the race between the two, Leandros rushes through the canyon as Ezio begins to catch up. However, he manages to ram into Ezio's carriage and almost forces him off of the cliff, slowing the Assassin down enough to speed past him. Soon, Leandros reaches his destination, where he notices a few of his guards.

*'''Leandros:''' (to the guards) ''Stop him!''

One of Leandros' guards hurls a bomb towards Ezio's carriage, which falls underneath his cart and explodes, sending him, along with the carriage, into the valley below.

Leandros approaches the guards.

*'''Leandros:''' ''Do not take your eyes off this road for a moment. Do you understand me?'' ''Nothing gets through!''

Ezio manages to climb back onto the road, which one of the guards notices.

*'''Guard:''' ''Leandros!'' (points at Ezio)

[[File:ByzantineswatchingEzio.png|250px|thumb|Leandros watching an injured Ezio.]]
Leandros turns around, spotting Ezio.

*'''Leandros:''' ''Well, well. Look what crawled out of its hole to die!''

Turning around to his guards, Leandros gives them an order, before signalling two guards to follow him.

*'''Leandros:''' ''He's at death's door. Finish him off!'' ''Bring me his head, or throw yourselves into the canyon!''

As Leandros walks away, the remaining guards approach Ezio, considering him as an easy target. Preparing himself for a fight, despite his injury to his abdomen, Ezio manages to survive and proceeds towards the village. He then steps onto a spinning waterwheel to reach the top of the fortress wall.

*'''Ezio:''' ''This used to be so easy''.

Once he reaches the top, Ezio makes his way through the guard infested village. He manages to get past them all and finds Leandros behind fortified walls.

[[File:The_Wounded_Eagle_10.png|thumb|250px|right|Leandros taunting Ezio.]]
*'''Leandros:''' ''Could it be that you are every bit as deadly as the legends say? Or am I in charge of an army of drunks swinging sticks?!'' ''Right this way, Ezio. Nowhere left to run now!''

Ezio notices a few guards running towards him from behind.

*'''Ezio:''' ''Not for me, and not for you!''

With a swing of his sword, he closes the gate behind him, and prevents the guards from entering and Leandros from escaping.

*'''Leandros:''' ''Kill that dog! Cut him down!''

After avoiding some guards, Ezio tends to his wounds at a medicine cart and climbs his way across the rooftops. While [[arquebusiers]] shoot at him, Ezio manages to dodge them and starts to climb the tower where Leandros had taken refuge. Seeing Ezio approach, Leandros throws one of his guards off of the tower, intending to slow Ezio down.

*'''Leandros:''' ''Do your worst, malakas! ''(asshole!)

[[File:Leandros death.png|250px|thumb|right|Leandros' final moments.]]

As Ezio dodges the guard, who breaks through a wooden platform, Ezio climbs higher.

*'''Leandros:''' ''Face me.''

Ezio reaches the top of the tower as Leandros backs away from him.

*'''Leandros:''' ''What does it take to kill you, eh? Why will you not die?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Don't you ever stop howling?''

With Leandros cornered, Ezio grabs and headbutts the Templar, before he forces his hidden blade into his body.

*'''Ezio:''' ''Requiescat in pace, bastardo.'' (Rest in peace, bastard.)

As Leandros falls, one of the seals drops from his hand, which Ezio bends down to retrieve.

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==Outcome==
Ezio succeeds in killing the Captain of the Byzantine guard, and retrieves one of the five seals left behind by [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].
==Trivia ==
*To achieve full [[synchronization]], the player can not assassinate any [[guards]], except Leandros.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" bordersize="medium" captionalign="center">
The Wounded Eagle 1.png|Ezio and Leandros racing through the valley.
The Wounded Eagle 3.png|Leandros instructing his guards.
The Wounded Eagle 4.png|Ezio dealing with the guards.
The Wounded Eagle 5.png|Ezio using the waterwheel to get inside the fortress.
The Wounded Eagle 6.png|Ezio tracking Leandros.
The Wounded Eagle 7.png|Ezio setting up a trip-wire bomb.
The Wounded Eagle 8.png|Ezio closing the gates behind him.
The Wounded Eagle 9.png|Ezio using bombs to deal with Leandros' guards.
Seal Retrieved.png|Ezio retrieving the first seal of Altaïr.
Full sync.jpg|The full sync requirement.
</gallery>

==References==
*[http://www.gamespot.com/events/pax2011/video.html?sid=6331506&category=highlights&tag=top_stories%3Bplay_btn%3B5 http://www.gamespot.com]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Memories]]

The Wounded Eagle

2011-10-01T06:37:17Z

67.182.48.85: /* Dialogue */ Removed the unnecessary additions regarding gameplay. The point is to tell what happens without getting detailed. Every player has different ways of performing missions. Make it so it is more vague and accurate with the full synchroniz