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	*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[The Tower: Assassin's Creed]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' {{Fb}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' {{Fb}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Where's the Assassin?]]'' {{~~c\|non-canon~~}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Where's the Assassin?]]'' {{Nc}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]''
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	{{Main\|Defense of Masyaf}}		{{Main\|Defense of Masyaf}}
	[[File:Siege of Masyaf Templars.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Robert during the siege on Masyaf]]		[[File:Siege of Masyaf Templars.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Robert during the siege on Masyaf]]
	In 1191, ~~Al Mualim~~ came into possession of an Apple of Eden after ~~dispatching three~~ of ~~his Assassins, including~~ Altaïr, to ~~steal~~ it ~~from the Templars in Jerusalem~~. ~~In retaliation~~, the Templars, led ~~at that point~~ by ~~[[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]]~~ [[Robert de Sablé]], ~~attacked Masyaf, seeking~~ to ~~regain~~ the ~~Apple~~.<ref name="~~AC1~~">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		In 1191, the Levantine Assassins came into possession of an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] after it was recovered from the catacombs of [[Solomon's Temple]] in Jerusalem. Although the mission was initially a failure for the lead Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, his companion [[Malik Al-Sayf]] managed to secure the treasure and bring it back to Masyaf. This act, however, allowed the Templars, led by [[Robert de Sablé]], to track the Assassins to their stronghold and launch a retaliatory siege.<ref name="Failure">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Failure]]</ref>

	A battle in the village ensued, ~~and~~ the Assassins ~~were able~~ to ~~fend off~~ the ~~Templars long enough~~ for the [[Civilians\|citizens]] to escape. Once the villagers had successfully sought shelter in the Assassins' fortress, Al Mualim ~~called the Assassins back~~. Robert soon arrived with a large force of Templars, demanding ~~Al Mualim give him~~ the ~~Apple~~.<ref name="~~AC1~~"/>		A battle in the village ensued, where the Assassins, coordinated by [[Rauf]], fought to distract the invaders and buy time for the [[Civilians\|citizens]] to escape. Once the villagers had successfully sought shelter within the Assassins' fortress, the defenders retreated to the castle walls at Al Mualim's command.<ref name="Guardian">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Guardian (memory)]]</ref> Robert de Sablé soon arrived at the gates with a large force of Templars, demanding the return of the stolen treasure. To demonstrate his resolve, Robert ordered the execution of a captured Assassin in front of the walls and threatened to starve the Brotherhood into submission.<ref name="Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Glory]]</ref>

	~~However, the~~ Assassins ~~sprang~~ a trap, ~~utilizing~~ several logs of timber ~~to eradicate~~ the Templar ~~forces who had been~~ at the ~~fortress~~ gate. ~~With many of~~ his troops ~~killed, Robert retreated~~ from Masyaf.<ref name="~~AC1~~"/>		The Assassins responded by springing a pre-prepared trap; from a watchtower overlooking the canyon, several logs of timber were released, cascading into the Templar ranks gathered at the gate. The resulting devastation broke the siege, forcing Robert and his remaining troops to retreat from Masyaf.<ref name="Glory"/>

	===Struggle for the Apple===		===Struggle for the Apple===
	~~Later that same year, in~~ September of 1191, Al Mualim used the Apple to [[Retaking of Masyaf\|enslave the population of Masyaf]]~~; he was able~~ to ~~mesmerize~~ the ~~citizens so that they were under his command. However~~, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was ~~able~~ to ~~thwart~~ his former Mentor's ~~plan, assassinating~~ Al Mualim~~. With~~ the ~~death~~ of the ~~corrupted Mentor~~, the ~~Assassins and~~ the ~~citizens~~ of ~~Masyaf returned to their original state~~ of ~~mind~~.<ref name="~~AC1~~"/>		In September 1191, Al Mualim used the power of the Apple of Eden to [[Retaking of Masyaf\|enslave the population of Masyaf]], including many of the Brotherhood's own Assassins. Upon his return to the village, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was forced to fight his brainwashed brothers until he was aided by Malik Al-Sayf and a small group of loyalists, who provided a distraction while Altaïr infiltrated the fortress. WWithin the castle's gardens, Altaïr confronted and eventually assassinated his former Mentor, breaking the Apple's hold over the people. Following the death of Al Mualim, which marked Altaïr's ascendance as the new leader of the Order, the Apple activated to project a holographic map of the globe, revealing the locations of numerous other [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] hidden across the world.<ref name="Assassination Al Mualim">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassination (Al Mualim)]]</ref>

	[[File:Mentor's wake 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Abbas Sofian arguing with Altaïr]]		[[File:Mentor's wake 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Abbas Sofian arguing with Altaïr]]
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	{{Dialogue\|Sofia Sartor\|È così bello qui. (It is so beautiful here.) This is where your Order began?\|Ezio\|It began thousands of years ago, but here it was reborn.\|Ezio and Sofia regarding Masyaf, 1512.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|A Homecoming}}		{{Dialogue\|Sofia Sartor\|È così bello qui. (It is so beautiful here.) This is where your Order began?\|Ezio\|It began thousands of years ago, but here it was reborn.\|Ezio and Sofia regarding Masyaf, 1512.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|A Homecoming}}
	Masyaf was constructed into a mountaintop nestled over the Orontes Valley, with a village at its base and a walled fortress at its peak. A palisade wall, and several Assassin [[guards]] that patrolled the interior and exterior of Masyaf protected the base. The sides of the site were protected by immensely high and sheer mountain walls, with a low lake below that could be seen from the entire left-hand side of the fortress and village.<ref name="AC1"/>		Masyaf was constructed into a mountaintop nestled over the Orontes Valley, with a village at its base and a walled fortress at its peak. A palisade wall, and several Assassin [[guards]] that patrolled the interior and exterior of Masyaf protected the base. The sides of the site were protected by immensely high and sheer mountain walls, with a low lake below that could be seen from the entire left-hand side of the fortress and village.<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

	A second mountainous valley and river could be seen on the opposite side of the fortress, but not from the village. Over the second valley on the right-hand side of Masyaf lay a series of wooden beams with ropes overhanging them, crisscrossing until they reached the back of a high tower that appeared impossible to scale from the front.<ref name="AC1"/>		A second mountainous valley and river could be seen on the opposite side of the fortress, but not from the village. Over the second valley on the right-hand side of Masyaf lay a series of wooden beams with ropes overhanging them, crisscrossing until they reached the back of a high tower that appeared impossible to scale from the front.<ref name="AC1"/>
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	===Canyon walkway and trap tower===		===Canyon walkway and trap tower===
	[[File:AC 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr dropping wooden logs onto the Templars]]		[[File:AC 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr dropping wooden logs onto the Templars]]
	On the southern side of Masyaf, an Assassin was able to [[Leap of Faith\|leap]] into haystacks arranged along a wide stone platform that jutted out from the mountain wall. From these haystacks, several wooden beams criss-crossed the void over the river far below. Ropes were also strung over the wooden beams to aid with crossing the dangerous pathways.<ref name="~~AC1~~"/>		On the southern side of Masyaf, an Assassin was able to [[Leap of Faith\|leap]] into haystacks arranged along a wide stone platform that jutted out from the mountain wall. From these haystacks, several wooden beams criss-crossed the void over the river far below. Ropes were also strung over the wooden beams to aid with crossing the dangerous pathways.<ref name="Glory"/>

	At the end of the twisting path over the valley floor, a lofty tower reached into the sky, perfectly blending with the stone mountain wall. An Assassin could have climbed this tower, eventually finding themselves in a room with a grated floor. Piles of logs were kept there in case of invasion, upon which an Assassin would activate the trap by slashing a latch with their blade, sending the logs tumbling down over the enemy forces.<ref name="~~AC1~~"/>		At the end of the twisting path over the valley floor, a lofty tower reached into the sky, perfectly blending with the stone mountain wall. An Assassin could have climbed this tower, eventually finding themselves in a room with a grated floor. Piles of logs were kept there in case of invasion, upon which an Assassin would activate the trap by slashing a latch with their blade, sending the logs tumbling down over the enemy forces.<ref name="Glory"/>

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Masyaf is the first location that is encountered during the game after [[Solomon's Temple]], and is also the smallest location outside the [[Kingdom]].		*Masyaf is the first location that is encountered during the game after [[Solomon's Temple]], and is also the smallest location outside the [[Kingdom]].
	*There are no [[civilian]]s of any sort in Masyaf.
	*Outside of Masyaf, there is a small part of the Kingdom controlled by the Assassins, where an [[Jamal\|Assassin guard]] is marked as an enemy in [[Eagle Vision]]: that's the traitor who helped the Templars attacking Masyaf.		*Outside of Masyaf, there is a small part of the Kingdom controlled by the Assassins, where an [[Jamal\|Assassin guard]] is marked as an enemy in [[Eagle Vision]]: that's the traitor who helped the Templars attacking Masyaf.
	*Although considered Altaïr's allies, guards in the city will fight back if provoked.		*Although considered Altaïr's allies, guards in the city will fight back if provoked.

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	MTG ACR - Mountain full art.jpg\|Masyaf as depicted in ''[[Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed]]''		MTG ACR - Mountain full art.jpg\|Masyaf as depicted in ''[[Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed]]''
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	MTG ACR - Mountain full art.jpg\|Masyaf as depicted in ''[[Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed]]''		MTG ACR - Mountain full art.jpg\|Masyaf as depicted in ''[[Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed]]''
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	[[File:Mentor's wake 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Abbas Sofian arguing with Altaïr]]		[[File:Mentor's wake 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Abbas Sofian arguing with Altaïr]]
	Shortly following this however, many Assassins refused to accept Al Mualim's betrayal and rebelled against Altaïr. His fellow Assassin and long-time rival, [[Abbas Sofian]], threw Altaïr from a cliff, and recovered the Apple in one of the fortress' towers. However, Abbas became overwhelmed by the power of the Apple, and surrendered to Altaïr.<ref name="The Mentor's Wake">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Mentor's Wake]]</ref>		Shortly following this however, many Assassins refused to accept Al Mualim's betrayal and rebelled against Altaïr. His fellow Assassin and long-time rival, [[Abbas Sofian]], threw Altaïr from a cliff, and recovered the Apple in one of the fortress' towers. However, Abbas became overwhelmed by the power of the Apple, and surrendered to Altaïr.<ref name="The Mentor's Wake">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Mentor's Wake]]</ref>

	Decades later, in 1225, Abbas staged a coup d'état while Altaïr was away from Masyaf and was able to take over the Order. Losing control of the Assassins in Syria, Altaïr fled the city, and entered a self-imposed exile.<ref name="ACTSC"/>		Decades later, in 1225, Abbas staged a coup d'état while Altaïr was away from Masyaf and was able to take over the Order. Losing control of the Assassins in Syria, Altaïr fled the city, and entered a self-imposed exile.<ref name="ACTSC"/>
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	[[File:Mentor's return 2.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr and his supporters in Masyaf]]		[[File:Mentor's return 2.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr and his supporters in Masyaf]]
	However, two decades later in 1247, Altaïr returned to Masyaf with the intention of gathering allies and eliminating Abbas. He was able to recruit four Assassins who shared his dislike of Abbas, and had been standing guard at the city gate.<ref name="The Mentor's Return">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Mentor's Return]]</ref>		However, two decades later in 1247, Altaïr returned to Masyaf with the intention of gathering allies and eliminating Abbas. He was able to recruit four Assassins who shared his dislike of Abbas, and had been standing guard at the city gate.<ref name="The Mentor's Return">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Mentor's Return]]</ref>

	Armed with his new allies, Altaïr moved through the city, eliminating the corrupt Assassin Captains and eventually reaching the fortress. There, Altaïr had a brief argument with Abbas over the Apple Altaïr had maintained, which resulted in Altaïr shooting Abbas with his newly constructed [[Hidden Gun]]. With the death of Abbas, Altaïr regained the title of Mentor of the Levantine Assassins.<ref name="The Mentor's Return" />		Armed with his new allies, Altaïr moved through the city, eliminating the corrupt Assassin Captains and eventually reaching the fortress. There, Altaïr had a brief argument with Abbas over the Apple Altaïr had maintained, which resulted in Altaïr shooting Abbas with his newly constructed [[Hidden Gun]]. With the death of Abbas, Altaïr regained the title of Mentor of the Levantine Assassins.<ref name="The Mentor's Return" />

	===Visit from the Polo brothers===		===Visit from the Polo brothers===
	A decade later, in 1257, the fortress was visited by [[Niccolò Polo\|Niccolò]] and [[Maffeo Polo]], who were guests of the Order, invited by Altaïr's eldest son, [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]]. The two men had been chosen to spread [[the Creed]] of the Assassins in their homeland of [[Italy]], where Altaïr had failed to do so.<ref name="ACTSC"/> However, during the Polos' six month stay, Masyaf was once more [[Fall of Masyaf\|besieged]], this time by [[Mongol Empire\|Mongolians]] seeking revenge for the Assassins' role in [[Genghis Khan]]'s death.<ref name="Passing the Torch">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Passing the Torch]]</ref>		A decade later, in 1257, the fortress was visited by [[Niccolò Polo\|Niccolò]] and [[Maffeo Polo]], who were guests of the Order, invited by Altaïr's eldest son, [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]]. The two men had been chosen to spread [[the Creed]] of the Assassins in their homeland of [[Italy]], where Altaïr had failed to do so.<ref name="ACTSC"/> However, during the Polos' six month stay, Masyaf was once more [[Fall of Masyaf\|besieged]], this time by [[Mongol Empire\|Mongolians]] seeking revenge for the Assassins' role in [[Genghis Khan]]'s death.<ref name="Passing the Torch">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Passing the Torch]]</ref>

	[[File:The torch 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr escorting the Polo brothers out of Masyaf castle]]		[[File:The torch 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr escorting the Polo brothers out of Masyaf castle]]
	Though limited in number after the disbandment of the Order, the remaining Assassins kept the Mongols at bay long enough for the Polo brothers to escape through an escort from Altaïr and Darim. Before the Polo brothers left, however, Altaïr bequeathed to Niccolò his [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|personal journal]], [[Masyaf Keys\|five keys imbued with a message]], and many of his library books.<ref name="Passing the Torch" />		Though limited in number after the disbandment of the Order, the remaining Assassins kept the Mongols at bay long enough for the Polo brothers to escape through an escort from Altaïr and Darim. Before the Polo brothers left, however, Altaïr bequeathed to Niccolò his [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|personal journal]], [[Masyaf Keys\|five keys imbued with a message]], and many of his library books.<ref name="Passing the Torch" />

	Immediately following the siege, Altaïr ordered that the remainder of the Brotherhood should be spread throughout the world, effectively ending the reign of the Assassins in Masyaf. He bid farewell to his son Darim, and locked himself inside his [[library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|library]] with the Apple, leaving the artifact for posterity, before perishing peacefully on a chair.<ref name="Lost Legacy">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Lost Legacy (memory)\|Lost Legacy]]</ref>		Immediately following the siege, Altaïr ordered that the remainder of the Brotherhood should be spread throughout the world, effectively ending the reign of the Assassins in Masyaf. He bid farewell to his son Darim, and locked himself inside his [[library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|library]] with the Apple, leaving the artifact for posterity, before perishing peacefully on a chair.<ref name="Lost Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Lost Legacy (memory)\|Lost Legacy]]</ref>

	===Arrival of Ezio Auditore===		===Arrival of Ezio Auditore===
	{{Quote\|Masyaf has not been home to the Assassins for almost 300 years now. Can we still claim it for our own? Are we welcome there?\|Ezio Auditore in a letter to his sister Claudia, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The Hangman}}		{{Quote\|Masyaf has not been home to the Assassins for almost 300 years now. Can we still claim it for our own? Are we welcome there?\|Ezio Auditore in a letter to his sister Claudia, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The Hangman}}
	More than two and a half centuries after the fortress was abandoned, a battalion of Byzantine Templars had taken control of Masyaf. The Byzantines patrolled throughout the city and fortress, while a worker attempted to break open the door to Altaïr's library. A Templar captain named [[Leandros]] oversaw the Byzantine forces, and ensured that the city remained in their control.<ref name="ACR">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>		More than two and a half centuries after the fortress was abandoned, a battalion of Byzantine Templars had taken control of Masyaf. The Byzantines patrolled throughout the city and fortress, while a worker attempted to break open the door to Altaïr's library. A Templar captain named [[Leandros]] oversaw the Byzantine forces, and ensured that the city remained in their control.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In March of 1511, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], traveled to the mountain castle in order to learn more about his Order's history, and to discover the contents of Altaïr's library. This quest came about after Ezio discovered a letter from [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze\|his father]] concerning a library hidden beneath the Masyaf fortress containing invaluable wisdom.<ref name="The Hangman">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Hangman]]</ref>		In March of 1511, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], traveled to the mountain castle in order to learn more about his Order's history, and to discover the contents of Altaïr's library. This quest came about after Ezio discovered a letter from [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze\|his father]] concerning a library hidden beneath the Masyaf fortress containing invaluable wisdom.<ref name="The Hangman">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Hangman]]</ref>

	Upon arrival, however, Ezio was attacked by a large group of Byzantine forces, and was eventually captured upon becoming distracted by a vision of Altaïr. Ezio was then dragged to a beam on one of the fortress' towers, and Leandros placed and tightened a noose around the Assassin's neck. However, Ezio was able to overpower Leandros, and threw the noose over Leandros' neck, before jumping down from the beam, landing safely on a ledge jutting out from the fortress.<ref name="The Hangman"/>		Upon arrival, however, Ezio was attacked by a large group of Byzantine forces, and was eventually captured upon becoming distracted by a vision of Altaïr. Ezio was then dragged to a beam on one of the fortress' towers, and Leandros placed and tightened a noose around the Assassin's neck. However, Ezio was able to overpower Leandros, and threw the noose over Leandros' neck, before jumping down from the beam, landing safely on a ledge jutting out from the fortress.<ref name="The Hangman"/>

	[[File:A Journal 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio going through the Masyaf castle]]		[[File:A Journal 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio going through the Masyaf castle]]
	Ezio then made his way around Masyaf, eventually learning of [[The Secret Crusade\|Niccolò Polo's journal]], an object the Templars possessed. After leaving the fortress, Ezio tailed a Templar Captain through the village, eventually arriving at the city gates. There, Ezio spotted Leandros in his carriage, and began to pursue the Templar, ultimately being forced to cling to a rope hanging from Leandros' wagon.<ref name="A Journal of Some Kind">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref>		Ezio then made his way around Masyaf, eventually learning of [[The Secret Crusade\|Niccolò Polo's journal]], an object the Templars possessed. After leaving the fortress, Ezio tailed a Templar Captain through the village, eventually arriving at the city gates. There, Ezio spotted Leandros in his carriage, and began to pursue the Templar, ultimately being forced to cling to a rope hanging from Leandros' wagon.<ref name="A Journal of Some Kind">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref>

	He managed to maintain his grip on the rope for a short while, before killing a Byzantine and taking a carriage of his own. Ezio then chased Leandros across the mountain paths, eventually arriving at a nearby [[Atlas Village\|village]]. However, one of Leandros' men threw a [[Bombs\|bomb]] under Ezio's carriage, sending him into the canyon below.<ref name="A Hard Ride">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[A Hard Ride]]</ref>		He managed to maintain his grip on the rope for a short while, before killing a Byzantine and taking a carriage of his own. Ezio then chased Leandros across the mountain paths, eventually arriving at a nearby [[Atlas Village\|village]]. However, one of Leandros' men threw a [[Bombs\|bomb]] under Ezio's carriage, sending him into the canyon below.<ref name="A Hard Ride">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Hard Ride]]</ref>

	It took Ezio a short while in the mountains to recover enough from his wounds,<ref name="ACTSC"/> before he began to stealthily assassinate Byzantine [[arquebusiers]] to make his way into the village. There, Leandros taunted Ezio, before ordering his men to kill the Assassin and retreating to a tower.<ref name="The Wounded Eagle">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>		It took Ezio a short while in the mountains to recover enough from his wounds,<ref name="ACTSC"/> before he began to stealthily assassinate Byzantine [[arquebusiers]] to make his way into the village. There, Leandros taunted Ezio, before ordering his men to kill the Assassin and retreating to a tower.<ref name="The Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	[[File:The Wounded Eagle 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio assassinating Leandros]]		[[File:The Wounded Eagle 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio assassinating Leandros]]
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	===Access to Altaïr's library===		===Access to Altaïr's library===
	[[File:Homecoming 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio and Sofia entering Masyaf castle]]		[[File:Homecoming 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio and Sofia entering Masyaf castle]]
	Later, in 1512, Ezio returned to Masyaf with [[Sofia Sartor]], and the five Masyaf Keys. Ezio and Sofia made their way through the village up to the fortress, and during this walk, Ezio explained his refined interpretation of the Creed to Sofia. The two eventually arrived at a small passageway leading to the library, and Sofia bade Ezio farewell, telling him that he "had better come out of there alive."<ref name="A Homecoming">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[A Homecoming]]</ref>		Later, in 1512, Ezio returned to Masyaf with [[Sofia Sartor]], and the five Masyaf Keys. Ezio and Sofia made their way through the village up to the fortress, and during this walk, Ezio explained his refined interpretation of the Creed to Sofia. The two eventually arrived at a small passageway leading to the library, and Sofia bade Ezio farewell, telling him that he "had better come out of there alive."<ref name="A Homecoming">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Homecoming]]</ref>

	After successfully opening the large door to the library, Ezio walked through a passageway into the library, but was shocked to find no books, only a decaying skeleton of the late Mentor, Altaïr. Ezio spotted one last [[Memory Seals\|Memory Seal]] clutched in Altaïr's hand, and took it off the late Mentor's body.<ref name="A Homecoming" /> Accessing the memory seal, Ezio witnessed as Altaïr bade farewell to his son Darim, and locked himself in the library with an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple]].<ref name="Lost Legacy" />		After successfully opening the large door to the library, Ezio walked through a passageway into the library, but was shocked to find no books, only a decaying skeleton of the late Mentor, Altaïr. Ezio spotted one last [[Memory Seals\|Memory Seal]] clutched in Altaïr's hand, and took it off the late Mentor's body.<ref name="A Homecoming" /> Accessing the memory seal, Ezio witnessed as Altaïr bade farewell to his son Darim, and locked himself in the library with an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple]].<ref name="Lost Legacy" />

	[[File:Message 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio discovering Altaïr's Apple of Eden]]		[[File:Message 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio discovering Altaïr's Apple of Eden]]
	Once he had activated the memory seal, Ezio found Altaïr's Apple of Eden, but decided to leave the artifact, claiming he had seen enough for one life. Ezio then called out to his descendant, [[Desmond Miles]], of whom he had heard before, and allowed him to access his [[Synch Nexus\|nexus of time]]. Before leaving, Ezio laid his equipment down in the library, symbolically ending his life as an Assassin.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Message]]</ref>		Once he had activated the memory seal, Ezio found Altaïr's Apple of Eden, but decided to leave the artifact, claiming he had seen enough for one life. Ezio then called out to his descendant, [[Desmond Miles]], of whom he had heard before, and allowed him to access his [[Synch Nexus\|nexus of time]]. Before leaving, Ezio laid his equipment down in the library, symbolically ending his life as an Assassin.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Message]]</ref>

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