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Assassin insignia

2013-12-19T00:25:53Z

67.240.61.14: /* Trivia */

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{{Quote|The symbol that you sought and found... It is a mark of courage and honor, yes. But it promises pain and loss as well.|[[Oiá:ner]]}}

[[File:AssassinLogo.png|150px|thumb|The Assassin insignia]]
The '''insignia''' of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], though varying slightly over different time periods and countries, held essentially the same shape and style. Each of its variations also possibly denoted the various sects of the Order.

==History==
During the High Middle Ages, the insignia was used to mark the entrances of [[Assassins' Bureau]]s, and could be seen on the banners decorating the fortress of [[Masyaf]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

During the [[Renaissance]] in [[Italy]], it was used on the mechanisms in the many [[Secret Locations|Assassin Tombs]], and on the banners and walls of [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> It was also displayed on the banners hung in the [[Tiber Island]] [[Tiber Island headquarters|headquarters]].<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

In [[Constantinople]], [[Assassin Dens]] and [[ziplines]] had a small Assassin insignia atop them, while [[Bomb-crafting stations]] were all painted with the [[Turkish Assassins]]' personal insignia.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

==Appearances on Assassins==
Additionally, the insignia was worn openly on the armor and clothing of certain known Assassins, such as [[Mario Auditore]],<ref name="AC2"/> [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]],<ref name="AC2"/> [[Nikolai Orelov]],<ref name="The Fall">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> [[Achilles Davenport]], [[John de la Tour]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> Certain [[Modern times|modern-day]] Assassins also wore the insignia in the form of a tattoo, such as [[Daniel Cross]].<ref name="The Fall"/>

==Trivia==
*In the [[Sanctuary]], all of the statues had different variations of the Assassin insignia on their waists.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', Desmond searched for Assassin insignias painted onto the walls, in order to guide him to the [[Colosseum Vault]].
*The cape worn during the [[Carnevale]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' bore an emblem similar to the Assassin insignia.
*The insignia bore some resemblance to the symbol of the [[Freemasons]], which was the {{Wiki|Square and Compasses|square and compasses}}.
*Both the original Levantine insignia and the Russian variations were vertically asymmetrical, unlike the most of variations known.
*The insignia could be seen on the back of the Seusenhofer [[armor]] and the [[Armor of Brutus]].
*The coin on the Mongolian Assassin insignia resembled one from the {{Wiki|Ming Dynasty}} of [[China]], which occurred much later than the period from which the insignia originated from.
*As the [[Mentor]] of the Levantine Assassins, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] wore a cloak clasp in the shape of the Renaissance Roman Assassins’ insignia. His robes were also adorned by multiple symmetrical insignia.

==Renditions==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center">
Insignia 4.png|[[Persian Assassins]] Achaemenid Dynasty
Insignia 5.png|[[Babylonian Assassins]] Argead Dynasty
Insignia 2.png|[[Chinese Assassins]] Qin Dynasty
Insignia 3.png|[[Egyptian Assassins]] Ptolemaic Dynasty
Insignia 1.png|[[Roman Assassins]] Roman era
Syrian Insignia-R2.png|[[Levantine Assassins]] High Middle Ages
Insignia 6.png|[[Mongolian Assassins]] High Middle Ages
AC-Encyclopedia-Italian_Insignia.png|[[Italian Assassins]] [[Renaissance]]
ACII Armor Insignia.png|Italian Assassins (alternative) Renaissance
Ottoman Insignia-R.png|[[Turkish Assassins]] [[Ottoman Empire]]
ACE-V 6.png|Chinese Assassins Ming Dynasty
AC4 Insignia.png|Insignia of [[Edward Kenway]]'s ''[[Jackdaw]]''
ACIII_Insignia.png|[[Colonial Assassins]] [[American Revolutionary War|American Revolution]]
Aveline Insignia.jpg|Insignia on [[Aveline de Grandpré]]'s Hidden Blade, intertwined with the symbol of {{Wiki|Erzulie}}
Russian Insignia-R.png|[[Russian Assassins]] [[Russian Revolution]]
ACTF-DanielInsignia.jpg|A tattoo of an unknown insignia
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==References==
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Arsenale di Venezia

2012-09-11T01:04:39Z

67.240.61.14: /* Templar treasure */

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|image = Arsenale divenezia.jpg
|description = Headquarters of the Venetian Navy.
|location = [[Castello District]], [[Venice]], [[Italy]]
|dateconstructed = Rebuilt in 1320 CE
|functions = Naval depot and construction yard.
|features = [[Secret Location|Templar Lair]] [[View Points|View Point]]
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''}}
The '''Arsenale di Venezia''', or '''Arsenal of Venice''', was a shipyard in the north-east corner of [[Venice]].

Throughout its history, it served as a base of operations for the [[Templars|Templar Order]], with the renovation of the shipyard in 1320 being paid for by Templar funds. As such, the facility was treated by the [[Assassins]] as a [[Secret Locations|Templar lair]].

==History==
===Conception===
First built as a naval depot for private ships, the Arsenal was rebuilt and enlarged in 1320. From that point on, it was used by the Venetian state to construct and maintain its ships.

Famously, at the peak of production, shipbuilders at the Arsenal were able to produce an entire ship in a day. The impressive front gate (the Porta Magna) went up in 1460, in the classical Revivalist style.

===Templar treasure===
Whilst in Venice, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore]] infiltrated the Arsenale drydocks. Entering through a small building in the vicinity, Ezio engaged in a chase with an [[Agile guards|Agile guard]] through the docks. By the time he had caught and killed the guard, the pursuit had brought Ezio to a room containing a Templar strongbox. After taking what he wanted of its contents, Ezio exited through a small tunnel, returning to the streets of Venice.

===Templar vessels===
In 1486, the Arsenal served as the point of departure for the Templar vessel destined to collect an [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] from [[Cyprus]], and also as the point of arrival for the aforementioned vessel two years later.

==Gallery==
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Venice Arsenal concept art by Gilles Beloeil.png|Concept of the Arsenal.
assassins-creed-ii-20090923115324881_640w.jpg|Concept art of the shipyard interior.
Ezio freerun.jpg|The interior of the shipyard.
</gallery>

==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
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La Volpe

2012-08-17T16:10:37Z

67.240.61.14: /* Bonfire of the Vanities */

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{{Quote|They call me many things: Murderer. ''Tagliagole'' (Cutthroat). Thief. But you may call me La Volpe.|La Volpe introducing himself.|Assassin's Creed II}}
{{Character Infobox
|name = La Volpe
|image = La_Volpe_v.png
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|faction = [[Assassins]] [[Thieves]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)]]''
|voice = [[Vito DeFilippo]]}}
'''Gilberto''', known mainly as '''La Volpe''' or '''The Fox''', was the leader of the [[Florence|Florentine]] and [[Rome|Roman]] [[thieves]], and a member of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]]. Very little information was known about La Volpe, and any that was seemed mythical.

In 1477, La Volpe assisted [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in locating an important [[Templars|Templar]] meeting, which resulted in Ezio preventing the [[Pazzi Conspiracy]] from succeeding. Many years later, La Volpe was present in [[Venice]], where the Assassins reclaimed the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] from [[Rodrigo Borgia]].

After the [[fall of Monteriggioni]], La Volpe moved to Rome, where he fought the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] influence in the city. However, he refused to work with the Assassins because of his suspicions towards [[Niccolò Machiavelli]]. Later, after Ezio had helped him by saving some of his thieves, as well as providing him with evidence of the [[Paganino|real traitor]], La Volpe agreed to assist the Assassins again.

==Biography==
===Early life===
Very little is known about La Volpe's early life, though there were multiple myths regarding him and his abilities as a thief. He was said to have robbed the [[Papacy|Papal]] carriage without any [[guards]] noticing him, including the Pope who was sitting inside.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

In 1467, during a night in Florence, he was seen on the rooftops of the [[Palazzo della Signoria]], the [[Palazzo Medici]], and the [[Basilica di Santa Croce]] all at the same time. It was also said that he was immortal, could see through buildings,<ref name="AC2" /> and had bright violet eyes.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

===Helping Ezio Auditore===
{{Quote|Follow me. But we must move fast! Think you can keep up?|La Volpe to Ezio.|Assassin's Creed II}}
In 1477, La Volpe learned that Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the son of the late Assassin [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze]], had returned to Florence to assassinate the Templar [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]. [[Leonardo da Vinci]] informed Ezio that La Volpe would be able to assist him, thus Ezio sought him out in the [[Mercato Vecchio]].<ref name="AC2" />

[[File:FH 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio requesting La Volpe's aid.]]
While looking for the legendary rogue, a thief [[Pickpocketing|pickpocketed]] Ezio and fled. Ezio was able to catch up with him, but as he demanded his money back, La Volpe appeared and returned the stolen money, saying that he would be willing to aid him if the Assassin could keep up with his [[freerunning]] skills. La Volpe then led Ezio to the [[Santa Maria Novella]], where the Pazzi conspirators were to convene later that day.<ref name="AC2" />

La Volpe waited for Ezio near the sewers, from where Ezio would later emerge after [[eavesdropping]] on the Templar meeting. Ezio informed him that they were planning to kill the [[House of Medici|Medici]] during High Mass, in order to claim Florence for themselves and place their own politicians in charge. La Volpe replied that it would be disastrous if [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] were to be killed, as he was a powerful ally of the Assassins, though Ezio assured him that he would not allow the Templars to slay him.<ref name="AC2" />

In 1488, La Volpe and the other Assassins met in Venice to acquire the Apple of Eden from Rodrigo Borgia, the [[Grand Master]] of the Templar Order. When they arrived at Rodrigo's location, they saw him fighting with Ezio Auditore, and promptly intervened.<ref name="AC2" />

Eventually, Rodrigo fled, leaving the Apple behind for the Assassins. After answering many queries from Ezio, they proceeded to [[Initiation into the Assassin Order|induct him into the Assassin Order]], with each member, including La Volpe, performing a [[Leap of Faith]] afterwards.<ref name="AC2" />

===Bonfire of the Vanities===
{{Quote|Find the Apple, Ezio! It can't be far.|La Volpe when the Assassins lose sight of the Apple.|Assassin's Creed II}}
In 1494, Florence was taken over by [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who had stolen the Apple from Ezio after an [[Battle of Forlì|incident in Forlì]]. In 1497, La Volpe and [[Paola]], a fellow Assassin and the leader of the Florentine [[courtesans]], were contacted by Niccolò Machiavelli to help him liberate the [[Civilians|citizens]], after Ezio assassinated each of Savonarola's lieutenants.<ref name="AC2 - Bonfire">''Assassin's Creed II'' - ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]''</ref>

[[File:BFV.png|thumb|250px|right|La Volpe and Paola rallying the citizens against Savonarola.]]
After the lieutenants were eliminated, La Volpe, Paola, Machiavelli and Ezio gathered in front of the [[Palazzo Pitti]] to see the angry mob stand up to Savonarola. However, Savonarola tried to control the crowd with the Apple, but it was quickly knocked out of his hand by a [[Throwing knives|knife]] thrown by Ezio.<ref name="AC2 - Bonfire" />

Following this, La Volpe and the others gathered once more to witness Savonarola's execution, though Ezio reconsidered, deciding that the "mad monk" should not have to suffer the pain and humiliation of being burned alive in front of a crowd. The Assassin hurried towards him, and managed to kill Savonarola with his [[Hidden Blade]] before the flames reached him.<ref name="AC2 - Bonfire" />

Ezio then gave a speech, and, looking towards the other Assassins, approvingly spoke of how he had been guided to his own path by "a few strangers."<ref name="AC2 - Bonfire" />

===Finding the Vault===
In 1499, La Volpe gathered with his fellow Assassins in the [[Villa Auditore]] in [[Monteriggioni]], in order to unveil the location of [[Vatican Vault|the Vault]]. Through the [[Codex]] pages, they discovered that the Vault was located in Rome.<ref name="AC2" />

They also discovered the true reason that Rodrigo Borgia had become Pope, since it had allowed him to obtain the [[Staves of Eden#Papal Staff|Papal Staff]]. La Volpe accompanied the other Assassins to Rome, where they created a diversion for the Borgia forces, to allow Ezio to infiltrate the [[Cappella Sistina]].<ref name="AC2" />

===Liberating Rome===
{{Quote|The guild will be run from here. Visit me whenever you like. There might be objectives to pursue that will help our cause in the city.|La Volpe in La Volpe Addormentata.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}

[[File:Double Agent 5.png|thumb|250px|left|La Volpe and Ezio spying on Machiavelli.]]
After the Assassins returned from Rome, Monteriggioni was [[Fall of Monteriggioni|besieged]] by the Borgia, and as a result, the Assassin [[Mario Auditore]] was killed by [[Cesare Borgia]]. After this, some members of the Assassin Order, including La Volpe, traveled to Rome to dispose of the Borgia's influence there.<ref name="ACB" />

When Ezio found him in Rome, La Volpe was the leader of the [[Rome Thieves Guild|local Thieves Guild]], and with Ezio's funding, the two established [[La Volpe Addormentata]], a base of operations for the thieves under the disguise of an inn. However, unlike in Florence, La Volpe refused to cooperate with Niccolò Machiavelli, calling him a traitor to the Assassin cause.<ref name="ACB" />

The thief believed that Machiavelli had betrayed them, citing that he was behind an attack on the Roman thieves, and had probably sided with the Borgia, since he had left Monteriggioni the night before it was besieged. However, La Volpe was willing to assist the Assassins after Ezio had helped him in saving some of his men from the Borgia guards.

[[File:CI 2.png|thumb|250px|right|The Assassins meeting in the [[Tiber Island headquarters|Tiber hideout]].]]
Ezio later found the real traitor, a [[Venice|Venetian]] thief by the name of Paganino, who happened to have remained behind at the siege of Monteriggioni. At this, the Assassin quickly rushed off to keep La Volpe from killing Machiavelli.<ref name="ACB" />

Arriving just in time to inform him of the situation, Ezio handed over a document to La Volpe, making him realize that he was mistaken and immediate conceal his weapon. La Volpe immediately grew warmer to an oblivious Machiavelli, greeting him as a friend and ally.<ref name="ACB" />

La Volpe was also present during [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia Auditore]]'s induction into the Assassin Order, and the battle against Cesare's remaining followers before his arrest.<ref name="ACB" />

==Personality and characteristics==
{{Dialogue|Ezio|How do you know my name?|La Volpe|It is my business to know everything in this city.|Ezio meeting La Volpe.|Assassin's Creed II}}

[[File:FH 5.png|thumb|250px|left|La Volpe introducing himself to Ezio.]]
La Volpe was a very agile man, able to beat Ezio in freerunning despite being older than him. He was the epitome of an Assassin, working in the shadows to such an extent that his existence was considered to be a myth.<ref name="AC2" />

However, La Volpe seemed to be quite wary of those who had not earned his full trust, immediately suspecting his fellow Assassin Niccolò Machiavelli of treachery as soon as he began working suspiciously. However, he completely trusted Ezio, deeming him worthy of such faith after working at his side on several occasions.<ref name="ACB" />

La Volpe was shown to be very fond of his thieves, often going off to defend them should they be in danger, and even asking Ezio to aid them through several [[Thief Assignments|assignments]].<ref name="ACB" />

==Trivia==
;Name
*The ''"la"'' in La Volpe's name referred only to the fact that ''"volpe"'', the Italian word for "fox", is a feminine noun. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean "vixen".
*The database files simply noted that "La Volpe" was his pseudonym, one he gained since it was said that only a fox could match his cunning.
**It was only in the novels of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' that his name was revealed to be Gilberto. Nevertheless, he said that he preferred to be called "La Volpe."

;Equipment
*La Volpe was shown using a [[Butcher Knife]] as his primary weapon during the fight against Rodrigo Borgia.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Renaissance'', La Volpe used a [[crossbow]] with expert proficiency in both long-ranged and melee combat.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', La Volpe was the only other Assassin besides Ezio who had a hood on, one of the most iconic features of the Assassins. The hood he wore, however, was neither white nor cut in the shape of an eagle's beak.
*Despite possessing it for a long time until given to Ezio, La Volpe was never seen using [[La Volpe's Bite|his personal sword]] in combat, favoring his dagger over it.

;Other
*[[Il Lupo]] shared certain characteristics with La Volpe; such as the style of his cloak and hood, as well as the format of his name.
*La Volpe was rumored to have accomplished a feat that Ezio couldn't, in being seen atop the Palazzo Medici, one of the few rooftops that could not be reached by the Assassin.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', La Volpe did not seem to have aged at all, and in fact, he seemed to have fewer wrinkles on his face than in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*A glitch could occur in the PS3 version of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', during "The Fighter, the Lover and the Thief" sequence, wherein La Volpe could be seen in two places at once. In the middle of "[[Double Agent]]", after Ezio rescued [[Claudio]], La Volpe could be found sitting on a bench next to La Volpe Addormentata; however, he could also be located on the roof of the building from which he and Ezio spied on Machiavelli at the beginning of the memory.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center" widths="180">
HoodlessVolpe.jpg|La Volpe concept art.
Zw-lavolpe.png|La Volpe's database image.
NVS 24.png|La Volpe in Florence with Ezio.
Double Agent 4.png|La Volpe conferring with one of his thieves.
Stand-ins 2.png|La Volpe insisting that Ezio take action with Machiavelli.
Roads lead to 3.png|La Volpe with his fellow Assassins.
</gallery>

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Talal

2012-08-10T16:29:18Z

67.240.61.14: /* The slaver of Jerusalem */

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{{quote|Beggars, whores, addicts, lepers: do they strike you as proper slaves? Unfit for even the most menial tasks. No... I took them, not to sell, but to save, and yet you'd kill us all...|Talal's final words to Altaïr.|Assassin's Creed}}
{{Character Infobox
|name = Talal
|image = Talalpng.png
|birth = c. 1157
|death = 1191 [[Jerusalem]], Kingdom of Jerusalem
|period = High Middle Ages
|faction = [[Saracens|Muslim Saracens]] [[Templars]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
|voice = [[Jake Eberle]]}}

'''Talal''' (c. 1157 - 1191) was a slaver and a secret member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. He was one of [[Hunt for the Nine|nine men]] killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] on his quest for redemption, upon the order of [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan|Al Mualim]], the [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]]. He was located in the rich district of [[Jerusalem]] where he had based his slave trading business.

==Biography==
===The slaver of Jerusalem===
{{Quote|He traffics human lives, kidnapping Jerusalem citizens and selling them to slavery.|Altaïr about Talal.|Assassin's Creed}}
Talal operated a large slave ring, which was ignored by the [[guards]] of Jerusalem, who were usually very vigilant. He was quick-witted, agile, and an expert marksman. There were tales of him fleeing a battle, only to be seen at higher ground, where his bow rained down arrows with exceptional accuracy. He kidnapped beggars, whores, and thieves from the sewers, brothels, and prisons they lived in, according to [[Garnier de Naplouse]], and shipped them to Acre for Garnier to "heal."

Able to outrun most men with ease, Talal was proud of his acrobatic prowess and had no qualms about singing his own praises to anyone who would listen. He found humor in everything – and was especially fond of toying with his enemies before killing them.

He was also known to have a very loyal band of henchmen that followed his every word, even if that meant laying down their own lives. Ending up joining the Templars, Talal learned their secrets and acquired knowledge of the [[Pieces of Eden]].

===Death===
{{Quote|It seems I cannot help you, for you do not wish to help yourself. And I cannot allow my work to be threatened. You leave me no choice. You must die.|Talal speaking to Altaïr.|Assassin's Creed}}
Altaïr investigated Talal's movements within the rich district and discovered him to be within his slave warehouse. As soon as the Assassin entered the warehouse, Talal began taunting him.

He then situated his men to surround Altaïr, boasting that he had led the Assassin there. The Templar then ordered his men to kill the distressed man, and his orders were followed without question. Talal watched the fight, looking on in anticipation for the guards to defeat Altaïr. However, the Assassin overpowered the guards and defeated them.

[[File:1022.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Altaïr assassinates Talal]]
Recognizing the danger he was in, Talal fled from his slave complex through a trapdoor in the ceiling. Altaïr immediately gave chase to his fleeing target, and pursued him in a long, agile chase across the rooftops and through the streets of Jerusalem. Talal often looked over his shoulder during the chase and tried to convince his pursuer into sparing him. As Talal turned around and prepared an arrow for his bow, Altaïr quickly closed the gap between them, and stabbed him with his [[hidden blade]].

With his dying words, Talal remarked that the people he had been selling were the most unfortunate people in Jerusalem, not good as slaves, and that rather than profiting from them, he had been trying to help them. He also remarked that he no longer believed in anything after death and that the people he had "rescued" had abandoned their beliefs as long as he had. Unable to speak anymore, Talal died in Altaïr's arms.

==Final words==
[[File:ACAltairkillTalal1.JPG|thumb|250px|Talal's last breath.]]
*'''Altaïr:''' ''You've nowhere to run now. Share your secrets with me.''
*'''Talal:''' ''My part is played. The Brotherhood is not so weak that my death will stop its work.''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''What Brotherhood?''
*'''Talal:''' ''Al Mualim is not the only one with designs upon the Holy Land. And that's all you'll have from me!''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''Then we are finished. Beg forgiveness from your god!''
*'''Talal:''' ''He's long abandoned us. Long abandoned the men and women I took into my arms.''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''What do you mean?''
*'''Talal:''' ''Beggars, whores, addicts, lepers: do they strike you as proper slaves? Unfit for even the most menial tasks? No... I took them, not to sell, but to save, and yet you'd kill us all... for no other reason than it was asked of you.''
*'''Altaïr:''' ''No! You profit from the war, from lives lost and broken.''
*'''Talal:''' ''Yes, you would think that, ignorant as you are. Wall off your mind: they say it's what your kind do best. Do you see the irony in all this? No, not yet, it seems, but you will...''

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:ACAltairTalal.JPG|thumb|250px|left|Talal insults Altaïr, as his men close on him.]]
Talal was not a man of high morals, locking up men and women against their will. He claimed and thought he did the right thing, stating the people he imprisoned to be mere beggars, whores, addicts and lepers who he was trying to save. He knew that his death would not get in the way of his Templar brothers' goals.

Like his fellow Templars, he had lost faith in God, claiming that not only he had been abandoned, but the people he took into his care as well, and he believed to be saving them. He was somewhat arrogant as well, believing that Altaïr would fail to defeat his men and even taunting Altaïr beforehand.

Talal usually carried a bow on his back, along with a quiver full of arrows. He also wore a sword sheathed in its scabbard, though he was more experienced with a bow and arrow. He wore a dark gray tunic with yellow stripes and plain white leggings. Talal also wore two vambraces on each wrist and had a large belt around him. He also had a goatee and had his hair braided flat against the back of his head. He was of average height and stature.

==Trivia==
*Talal was also featured in the {{Wiki|Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3}} 2007 gameplay trailer, where Altaïr infiltrated the slave trader's den, before chasing and killing Talal.
*Talal is one of the few [[assassination targets]] to be stopped by [[vigilantes]] when fleeing, the others being [[Sibrand]], Abu'l Nuqoud, and [[Jubair al Hakim]].
*Even after his death, his guards can still be seen in Jerusalem.

==Gallery==

<center><gallery captionalign="left">
AC 21.png|Talal in his slave head quarters.
Talal clothing by Michel Thibault.png|Talal clothing texture model by [[Michel Thibault]].
</gallery></center>

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

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