Initiation into the Assassin Order - Revision history

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	Although Ezio's burn mark that he received during his initiation remains on his skin for the rest of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', it is not visible on his finger in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.		Although Ezio's burn mark that he received during his initiation remains on his skin for the rest of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', it is not visible on his finger in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.

	In ~~the cinematic trailer for~~ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', Basim's initiation is slightly different from its in-game rendition. Roshan's second question "''Are you ready to give up who you once thought you were, ready to sacrifice everything you held close?''" is split at the second clause into two separate queries and are instead the first things she asks of him before inquiring if he is prepared to "walk the path of shadows", which is the ceremony's first in-game question. This rearrangement allows for Basim to reply in the affirmative {{Wiki\|~~Threefold repetition~~\|three times}} before severing and cauterizing his ring finger, completing the ceremony with Roshan's approval of his choice to step into the light of revelation and her recitation of the Creed in full.		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''{{'}}s cinematic trailer, Basim's initiation is slightly different from its in-game rendition. Roshan's second question "''Are you ready to give up who you once thought you were, ready to sacrifice everything you held close?''" is split at the second clause into two separate queries and are instead the first things she asks of him before inquiring if he is prepared to "walk the path of shadows", which is the ceremony's first in-game question. This rearrangement allows for Basim to reply in the affirmative {{Wiki\|Rule of three (writing)\|three times}} before severing and cauterizing his ring finger, completing the ceremony with Roshan's approval of his choice to step into the light of revelation and her recitation of the Creed in full.

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	{{Quote\|Out of the dark, you come into the light. From the light, you will return to the dark. Are you prepared to travel the eagle's path?\|Honoré de Mirabeau at Arno Dorian's initiation, 1789.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|Rebirth}}		{{Quote\|Out of the dark, you come into the light. From the light, you will return to the dark. Are you prepared to travel the eagle's path?\|Honoré de Mirabeau at Arno Dorian's initiation, 1789.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|Rebirth}}
	In the case of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Parisian Brotherhood]] during the [[French Revolution]], initiations were performed in an ~~Assassin sanctuary~~ located below the [[Sainte-Chapelle]].<ref name="Rebirth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Rebirth]]</ref> In 1789, [[Arno Dorian]] decided to join the Order after meeting the Master Assassin [[Pierre Bellec]], who informed him of his late [[Charles Dorian\|father]]'s Assassin affiliations and encouraged him to follow in his footsteps.<ref name="Imprisoned">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Imprisoned]]</ref> After locating and accessing the sanctuary, Arno was greeted by Bellec, who brought him before the French Assassin Council.<ref name="Rebirth" />		In the case of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Parisian Brotherhood]] during the [[French Revolution]], initiations were performed in an Assassin sanctuary located below the [[Sainte-Chapelle]].<ref name="Rebirth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Rebirth]]</ref> In 1789, [[Arno Dorian]] decided to join the Order after meeting the Master Assassin [[Pierre Bellec]], who informed him of his late [[Charles Dorian\|father]]'s Assassin affiliations and encouraged him to follow in his footsteps.<ref name="Imprisoned">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Imprisoned]]</ref> After locating and accessing the sanctuary, Arno was greeted by Bellec, who brought him before the French Assassin Council.<ref name="Rebirth" />

	[[File:Rebirth 10.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian being inducted into the Order]]		[[File:Rebirth 10.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian being inducted into the Order]]
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	Although Ezio's burn mark that he received during his initiation remains on his skin for the rest of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', it is not visible on his finger in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.		Although Ezio's burn mark that he received during his initiation remains on his skin for the rest of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', it is not visible on his finger in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.

	~~In the~~ [[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]], [[Aguilar de Nerha]] ~~undergoes~~ a slightly different initiation into ~~the Spanish~~ Brotherhood. The Mentor [[Benedicto]] asks him if he swears to honor their order in the fight for freedom and to defend mankind against the Templars' tyranny. Upon answering that he swears, his right ring finger is ceremonially amputated ~~and~~ [[María (Assassin)\|María]] ~~recites~~ the tenets of the Creed whilst arming Aguilar with his dual Hidden Blades.		In the [[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]], [[Aguilar de Nerha]] undergoes a slightly different initiation into the Spanish Brotherhood. The Mentor [[Benedicto]] asks him if he swears to honor their order in the fight for freedom and to defend mankind against the Templars' tyranny. Upon answering that he swears, his right ring finger is ceremonially amputated and [[María (Assassin)\|María]] recites the tenets of the Creed whilst arming Aguilar with his dual Hidden Blades.

	In the cinematic trailer for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', Basim's initiation is slightly different from its in-game rendition. Roshan starts the ceremony by asking Basim if he is ready to give up everything he once was and held dear in his past to "walk the path of shadows", as Basim takes a heated knife from a brazier. Upon Basim replying in the affirmative {{Wiki\|Threefold repetition\|three times}}, he severs and cauterizes his ring finger, to which Roshan says that he will step out from the metaphorical dark of ignorance into the light of revelation, only to retreat to the literal shadows with his new knowledge. Roshan then concludes the initiation by reciting the Creed in full.		In the cinematic trailer for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', Basim's initiation is slightly different from its in-game rendition. Roshan starts the ceremony by asking Basim if he is ready to give up everything he once was and held dear in his past to "walk the path of shadows", as Basim takes a heated knife from a brazier. Upon Basim replying in the affirmative {{Wiki\|Threefold repetition\|three times}}, he severs and cauterizes his ring finger, to which Roshan says that he will step out from the metaphorical dark of ignorance into the light of revelation, only to retreat to the literal shadows with his new knowledge. Roshan then concludes the initiation by reciting the Creed in full.

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	{{Quote\|Never forget the tenets you have sworn to uphold. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. Hide in plain sight. Never compromise the Brotherhood. Then out of the dark, you will come into the light... And from the light, you will return to the dark.\|Roshan during Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq's initiation, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Taking Flight}}		{{Quote\|Never forget the tenets you have sworn to uphold. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. Hide in plain sight. Never compromise the Brotherhood. Then out of the dark, you will come into the light... And from the light, you will return to the dark.\|Roshan during Basim ibn Ishaq's initiation, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Taking Flight}}
	During the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] held an initiation ceremony for each apprentice who had completed their training, which was considered a "great honor" by many members of the Brotherhood. On the day of the initiation, the Hidden Ones would gather within a cavern underneath their fortress of [[Alamut]], which secretly coincided with the entrance to an ancient [[Isu]] [[Alamut Temple\|temple]]. There, the [[Assassin Council\|Alamut Council]] presided over the ceremony, reciting the Creed's tenets, which the initiate swore to uphold before using a heated [[dagger]] to amputate their left ring finger and being presented with a Hidden Blade.<ref name="Taking Flight" />		During the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] held an initiation ceremony for each apprentice who had completed their training, which was considered a "great honor" by many members of the Brotherhood. On the day of the initiation, the Hidden Ones would gather within a cavern underneath their fortress of [[Alamut]], which secretly coincided with the entrance to an ancient [[Isu]] [[Alamut Temple\|temple]]. There, the [[Assassin Council\|Alamut Council]] presided over the ceremony, reciting the Creed's tenets, which the initiate swore to uphold before using a heated [[dagger]] to amputate their left ring finger and being presented with a Hidden Blade.<ref name="Taking Flight" />

	[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq being inducted into the Hidden Ones]]		[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim ibn Ishaq being inducted into the Hidden Ones]]
	In the 860s, [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]] was inducted into the Brotherhood this way by the Council consisting of [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]], the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], and the Eagle-Master [[Fuladh Al Haami]]. After Roshan recited the Creed's tenets and asked Basim if he was ready to renounce his old life and be "reborn" as a Hidden One, Basim responded in the affirmative and used a dagger to cut off his ring finger. Rayhan then offered Basim his Hidden Blade and welcomed him into the Brotherhood, telling him that he was now following in "the [[eagle]]'s path."<ref name="Taking Flight" />		In the 860s, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] was inducted into the Brotherhood this way by the Council consisting of [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]], the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], and the Eagle-Master [[Fuladh Al Haami]]. After Roshan recited the Creed's tenets and asked Basim if he was ready to renounce his old life and be "reborn" as a Hidden One, Basim responded in the affirmative and used a dagger to cut off his ring finger. Rayhan then offered Basim his Hidden Blade and welcomed him into the Brotherhood, telling him that he was now following in "the [[eagle]]'s path."<ref name="Taking Flight" />

	The initiation ceremony was typically followed by the newly-inducted Hidden One and the mentor who had trained them having a short sparring session, dueling each other as equals.<ref name="Taking Flight" /> Additionally, the initiate would be entrusted with an eagle companion trained by the Eagle-Master, who joined them on their missions and aided them by performing reconnaissance.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>		The initiation ceremony was typically followed by the newly-inducted Hidden One and the mentor who had trained them having a short sparring session, dueling each other as equals.<ref name="Taking Flight" /> Additionally, the initiate would be entrusted with an eagle companion trained by the Eagle-Master, who joined them on their missions and aided them by performing reconnaissance.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>

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	{{Quote\|Never forget the tenets you have sworn to uphold. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. Hide in plain sight. Never compromise the Brotherhood. Then out of the dark, you will come into the light... And from the light, you will return to the dark.\|Roshan during Basim Ibn Ishaq's initiation, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Taking Flight}}		{{Quote\|Never forget the tenets you have sworn to uphold. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. Hide in plain sight. Never compromise the Brotherhood. Then out of the dark, you will come into the light... And from the light, you will return to the dark.\|Roshan during Basim Ibn Ishaq's initiation, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Taking Flight}}
	During the 9th century CE, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] held an initiation ceremony for each apprentice who had completed their training, which was considered a "great honor" by many members of the Brotherhood. On the day of the initiation, the Hidden Ones would gather within a cavern underneath their fortress of [[Alamut]], which secretly coincided with the entrance to an ancient [[Isu]] [[Alamut Temple\|temple]]. There, the [[Assassin Council\|Alamut Council]] presided over the ceremony, reciting the Creed's tenets, which the initiate swore to uphold before using a heated [[dagger]] to amputate their left ring finger and being presented with a Hidden Blade.<ref name="Taking Flight" />		During the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] held an initiation ceremony for each apprentice who had completed their training, which was considered a "great honor" by many members of the Brotherhood. On the day of the initiation, the Hidden Ones would gather within a cavern underneath their fortress of [[Alamut]], which secretly coincided with the entrance to an ancient [[Isu]] [[Alamut Temple\|temple]]. There, the [[Assassin Council\|Alamut Council]] presided over the ceremony, reciting the Creed's tenets, which the initiate swore to uphold before using a heated [[dagger]] to amputate their left ring finger and being presented with a Hidden Blade.<ref name="Taking Flight" />

	[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim Ibn Ishaq being inducted into the Hidden Ones]]		[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim Ibn Ishaq being inducted into the Hidden Ones]]
	In the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] was inducted into the Brotherhood this way by the Council consisting of [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]], the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], and the Eagle-Master [[Fuladh Al Haami]]. After Roshan recited the Creed's tenets and asked Basim if he was ready to renounce his old life and be "reborn" as a Hidden One, Basim responded in the affirmative and used a dagger to cut off his ring finger. Rayhan then offered Basim his Hidden Blade and welcomed him into the Brotherhood, telling him that he was now following in "the [[eagle]]'s path."<ref name="Taking Flight" />		In the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] was inducted into the Brotherhood this way by the Council consisting of [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]], the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], and the Eagle-Master [[Fuladh Al Haami]]. After Roshan recited the Creed's tenets and asked Basim if he was ready to renounce his old life and be "reborn" as a Hidden One, Basim responded in the affirmative and used a dagger to cut off his ring finger. Rayhan then offered Basim his Hidden Blade and welcomed him into the Brotherhood, telling him that he was now following in "the [[eagle]]'s path."<ref name="Taking Flight" />

	The initiation ceremony was typically followed by the newly-inducted Hidden One and the mentor who had trained them having a short sparring session, dueling each other as equals.<ref name="Taking Flight" /> Additionally, the initiate would be entrusted with an eagle companion trained by the Eagle-Master, who ~~aided~~ them ~~during~~ their missions by performing reconnaissance.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>		The initiation ceremony was typically followed by the newly-inducted Hidden One and the mentor who had trained them having a short sparring session, dueling each other as equals.<ref name="Taking Flight" /> Additionally, the initiate would be entrusted with an eagle companion trained by the Eagle-Master, who joined them on their missions and aided them by performing reconnaissance.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>

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	[[File:Rebirth 10.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian being inducted into the Order]]		[[File:Rebirth 10.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian being inducted into the Order]]
	The Council's leader, Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Mirabeau]], asked Arno why he intended to join the Assassins, to which he responded that he wished to make amends for his failure to prevent the deaths of both his father and [[François de la Serre]]. Taking notice of Arno's heavy guilt, the Council member [[Sophie Trenet]] was unsure if they should proceed with the initiation, but Bellec vouched for the young man. Mirabeau then instructed Arno to take a drink from a ceremonial goblet, as a test to prove his ~~worth~~.<ref name="Rebirth" />		The Council's leader, Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Mirabeau]], asked Arno why he intended to join the Assassins, to which he responded that he wished to make amends for his failure to prevent the deaths of both his father and [[François de la Serre]]. Taking notice of Arno's heavy guilt, the Council member [[Sophie Trenet]] was unsure if they should proceed with the initiation, but Bellec vouched for the young man. Mirabeau then instructed Arno to take a drink from a ceremonial goblet, as a test to prove his worthiness.<ref name="Rebirth" />

	The drink was laced with hallucinogenic drugs, causing Arno to experience several visions, in which he confronted the guilt he felt for his perceived failures. When he awoke from the hallucination, Arno found himself in front of the Council members. The Council recited the tenets of the Creed, after which Bellec outfitted Arno with a Hidden Blade and he was officially welcomed into the Order as a [[novice]].<ref name="Rebirth" />		The drink was laced with hallucinogenic drugs, causing Arno to experience several visions, in which he confronted the guilt he felt for his perceived failures. When he awoke from the hallucination, Arno found himself in front of the Council members. The Council recited the tenets of the Creed, after which Bellec outfitted Arno with a Hidden Blade and he was officially welcomed into the Order as a [[novice]].<ref name="Rebirth" />

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	~~{{Spoilerhd\|20 June 2025\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}~~
	{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}		{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}
	[[File:Initiation Rome 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|An Assassin apprentice being inducted into the Order]]		[[File:Initiation Rome 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|An Assassin apprentice being inducted into the Order]]

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	{{Quote\|Never forget the tenets you have sworn to uphold. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. Hide in plain sight. Never compromise the Brotherhood. Then out of the dark, you will come into the light... And from the light, you will return to the dark.\|Roshan during Basim Ibn Ishaq's initiation, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Taking Flight}}		{{Quote\|Never forget the tenets you have sworn to uphold. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. Hide in plain sight. Never compromise the Brotherhood. Then out of the dark, you will come into the light... And from the light, you will return to the dark.\|Roshan during Basim Ibn Ishaq's initiation, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Taking Flight}}
	During the 9th century CE, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] held an initiation ceremony for each apprentice who had completed their training, which was considered a "great honor" by many members of the brotherhood. On the day of the initiation, the Hidden Ones would gather within a cavern underneath their fortress of [[Alamut]], which secretly coincided with the entrance to an ancient [[Isu]] [[Alamut Temple\|temple]]. There, the [[Assassin Council\|Alamut Council]] presided over the ceremony, reciting the Creed's tenets to the initiate before ~~the apprentice used~~ a heated [[dagger]] to amputate their left ring finger and ~~was~~ presented with a Hidden Blade.<ref name="Taking Flight" />		During the 9th century CE, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] held an initiation ceremony for each apprentice who had completed their training, which was considered a "great honor" by many members of the brotherhood. On the day of the initiation, the Hidden Ones would gather within a cavern underneath their fortress of [[Alamut]], which secretly coincided with the entrance to an ancient [[Isu]] [[Alamut Temple\|temple]]. There, the [[Assassin Council\|Alamut Council]] presided over the ceremony, reciting the Creed's tenets, which the initiate swore to uphold before using a heated [[dagger]] to amputate their left ring finger and being presented with a Hidden Blade.<ref name="Taking Flight" />

	[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim Ibn Ishaq being inducted into the Hidden Ones]]		[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim Ibn Ishaq being inducted into the Hidden Ones]]
	In the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] was inducted into the brotherhood this way by the Council consisting of [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]], the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and the Eagle-Master [[Fuladh Al Haami]]. After Roshan recited the Creed's tenets and asked Basim if he was ready to renounce his old life and be "reborn" as a Hidden One, Basim responded in the affirmative and used a dagger to cut off his ring finger. Rayhan then offered Basim his Hidden Blade and welcomed him into the brotherhood, telling him that he was now following in "the [[eagle]]'s path."<ref name="Taking Flight" />		In the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] was inducted into the brotherhood this way by the Council consisting of [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]], the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], and the Eagle-Master [[Fuladh Al Haami]]. After Roshan recited the Creed's tenets and asked Basim if he was ready to renounce his old life and be "reborn" as a Hidden One, Basim responded in the affirmative and used a dagger to cut off his ring finger. Rayhan then offered Basim his Hidden Blade and welcomed him into the brotherhood, telling him that he was now following in "the [[eagle]]'s path."<ref name="Taking Flight" />

	The initiation ceremony was typically followed by the newly-inducted Hidden One and the mentor who had trained them having a sparring session, dueling each other as equals.<ref name="Taking Flight" /> Additionally, the initiate would be entrusted with an eagle companion trained by the Eagle-Master, who aided them during their missions by performing reconnaissance.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>		The initiation ceremony was typically followed by the newly-inducted Hidden One and the mentor who had trained them having a sparring session, dueling each other as equals.<ref name="Taking Flight" /> Additionally, the initiate would be entrusted with an eagle companion trained by the Eagle-Master, who aided them during their missions by performing reconnaissance.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>
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	===Sengoku Japan===		===Sengoku Japan===
	{{Quote\|This is Igan tradition, going back as far as anyone can remember. This bonds us.\|Fujibayashi Naoe, 1582.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|~~Mibuno Showdown~~}}		{{Quote\|This is Igan tradition, going back as far as anyone can remember. This bonds us.\|Fujibayashi Naoe, 1582.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Lightning and Thunder}}
	During the [[Sengoku period]], the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] held a formal tradition of inducting members into the league through a {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|tea ceremony}}. Based in [[Iga]]n tradition, the ''ikki''{{'}}s members signed their names in ink on two pieces of paper. One copy was hidden while the other was burned and the ashes placed into a tea bowl with water. Each member would then drink from the bowl, thus initiating them into the ''ikki''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Traditions]]</ref>		During the [[Sengoku period]], the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] held a formal tradition of inducting members into the league through a {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|tea ceremony}}. Based in [[Iga]]n tradition, the ''ikki''{{'}}s members signed their names in ink on two pieces of paper. One copy was hidden while the other was burned and the ashes placed into a tea bowl with water. Each member would then drink from the bowl, thus initiating them into the ''ikki''.<ref name="Traditions">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Traditions]]</ref>

			In 1582, following the decimation of the Kakushiba ''ikki'' at the hands of the [[Shinbakufu]],<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] set out to revive the league to fight against the Shinbakufu and restore peace and order to Japan. During a meeting at their [[Tomiko's Homestead\|homestead]], Naoe informed her allies [[Yasuke]], [[Tomiko]], and [[Junjiro]] of the initiation ceremony performed by the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']], and organized a similar ritual to mark the official rebirth of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref>

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	The initiation ceremony was nearly identical in the case of the Spanish Brotherhood during this period. The only notable difference was that the initiate's ring finger was amputated instead of branded, due to the Spanish Assassins being more traditionally-minded and retaining the practice of the finger sacrifice despite it no longer being necessary.<ref name="Film" />		The initiation ceremony was nearly identical in the case of the Spanish Brotherhood during this period. The only notable difference was that the initiate's ring finger was amputated instead of branded, due to the Spanish Assassins being more traditionally-minded and retaining the practice of the finger sacrifice despite it no longer being necessary.<ref name="Film" />

	=== Sengoku Japan ===		===Sengoku Japan===
	{{Quote\|This is Igan tradition, going back as far as anyone can remember. This bonds us.\|Fujibayashi Naoe\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Mibuno Showdown}}		{{Quote\|This is Igan tradition, going back as far as anyone can remember. This bonds us.\|Fujibayashi Naoe, 1582.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Mibuno Showdown}}
	During the Sengoku period, ~~the Japanese Brotherhood known as~~ the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|''~~Kakushiba~~ ikki'']] held a formal tradition of inducting members into the ~~order~~ through a tea ceremony. Based in ~~Igan~~ tradition, ''~~Kakushiba~~ ikki'' members signed their names in ink on two pieces of paper. One copy was hidden while the other was burned and the ashes placed into a tea bowl with water. Each member would then drink from the bowl, thus initiating them into the ''ikki''.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]</ref>		During the [[Sengoku period]], the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] held a formal tradition of inducting members into the league through a {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|tea ceremony}}. Based in [[Iga]]n tradition, the ''ikki''{{'}}s members signed their names in ink on two pieces of paper. One copy was hidden while the other was burned and the ashes placed into a tea bowl with water. Each member would then drink from the bowl, thus initiating them into the ''ikki''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Traditions]]</ref>

	===American Revolution===		===American Revolution===
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	{{Quote\|Out of the dark, you come into the light. From the light, you will return to the dark. Are you prepared to travel the eagle's path?\|Honoré de Mirabeau at Arno Dorian's initiation, 1789.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|Rebirth}}		{{Quote\|Out of the dark, you come into the light. From the light, you will return to the dark. Are you prepared to travel the eagle's path?\|Honoré de Mirabeau at Arno Dorian's initiation, 1789.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|Rebirth}}

	In the case of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Parisian Brotherhood]] during the [[French Revolution]], initiations were performed in an Assassin sanctuary located below the [[Sainte-Chapelle]].<ref name="Rebirth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Rebirth]]</ref> In 1789, [[Arno Dorian]] decided to join the Order after meeting the Master Assassin [[Pierre Bellec]], who informed him of his late [[Charles Dorian\|father]]'s Assassin affiliations and encouraged him to follow in his footsteps.<ref name="Imprisoned">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Imprisoned]]</ref> After locating and accessing the sanctuary, Arno was greeted by Bellec, who brought him before the French Assassin Council.<ref name="Rebirth" />		In the case of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Parisian Brotherhood]] during the [[French Revolution]], initiations were performed in an Assassin sanctuary located below the [[Sainte-Chapelle]].<ref name="Rebirth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Rebirth]]</ref> In 1789, [[Arno Dorian]] decided to join the Order after meeting the Master Assassin [[Pierre Bellec]], who informed him of his late [[Charles Dorian\|father]]'s Assassin affiliations and encouraged him to follow in his footsteps.<ref name="Imprisoned">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Imprisoned]]</ref> After locating and accessing the sanctuary, Arno was greeted by Bellec, who brought him before the French Assassin Council.<ref name="Rebirth" />

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}		{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}
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	{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}		{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}
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	{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}		{{Quote\|''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine.'' (Nothing is true; everything is permitted.) The wisdom of our Creed is revealed through these words.\|Niccolò Machiavelli reciting the Creed at Claudia Auditore's initiation, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Ascension}}
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