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	Although never identified by any name other than Monkey Island in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'', there is a real-life island situated near the Philippines called {{Wiki\|Angaur}}, which is also known by this nickname. However, the island only gained this nickname in the 20th century, making it unlikely that it would be called that in 1725.<ref>{{WP\|Angaur}}</ref> Judging by its shape and positioning on the map, the Monkey Island featured in ''Forgotten Temple'' appears to correspond to the real-life {{Wiki\|Sibuyan Island}} instead.<ref>{{WP\|Sibuyan Island}}</ref>		Although never identified by any name other than Monkey Island in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'', there is a real-life island situated near the Philippines called {{Wiki\|Angaur}}, which is also known by this nickname. However, the island only gained this nickname in the 20th century, making it unlikely that it would be called that in 1725.<ref>{{WP\|Angaur}}</ref> Judging by its shape and positioning on the map, the Monkey Island featured in ''Forgotten Temple'' appears to correspond to the real-life {{Wiki\|Sibuyan Island}} instead.<ref>{{WP\|Sibuyan Island}}</ref>

	The island's name could also be a reference to the video game series ''{{~~wiki~~\|Monkey Island}}'', which has been alluded to before in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''.		The island's name could also be a reference to the video game series ''{{Wiki\|Monkey Island}}'', which has been alluded to before in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''.

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	[[File:ACFT - Monkey Island fort.png\|thumb\|200px\|The resistance's fort]]		[[File:ACFT - Monkey Island fort.png\|thumb\|200px\|The resistance's fort]]
	Most of the warriors conscripted this way were placed under the amulet's control, leaving them in a berserk-like state, and were sent to roam the island's jungles in search of "foreign trespassers" to eliminate. Sometimes, these warriors would be dressed as beasts of {{Wiki\|Filipino mythology}} to intimidate anyone who sighted them.<ref name="EP 63" />		Most of the warriors conscripted this way were placed under the amulet's control, leaving them in a berserk-like state, and they were sent to roam the island's jungles in search of "foreign trespassers" to eliminate. Sometimes, these warriors would be dressed as beasts of {{Wiki\|Filipino mythology}} to intimidate anyone who sighted them.<ref name="EP 63" />

	This led to Monkey Island becoming the subject of unsettling rumors, especially after its inhabitants stopped trading with their neighbors and numerous Spanish [[ship]]s went missing near its shores. Some of these legends included a strange noise that drew sailors to the island, and [[vampire]]s who fed on any man and animal that set foot on it.<ref name="EP 58">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 58\|Episode 58]]</ref>		This led to Monkey Island becoming the subject of unsettling rumors, especially after its inhabitants stopped trading with their neighbors and numerous Spanish [[ship]]s went missing near its shores. Some of these legends included a strange noise that drew sailors to the island, and [[vampire]]s who fed on any man and animal that set foot on it.<ref name="EP 58">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 58\|Episode 58]]</ref>
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	At some point before the early 18th century, a number of [[Japan]]ese people came into contact with the island's natives and began trading with them. In time, many of these Japanese foreigners chose to remain and established a settlement, living among the natives. However, differences in culture between the two groups eventually led to conflict and bloodshed, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.<ref name="EP 64">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 64\|Episode 64]]</ref>		At some point before the early 18th century, a number of [[Japan]]ese people came into contact with the island's natives and began trading with them. In time, many of these Japanese foreigners chose to remain and established a settlement, living among the natives. However, differences in culture between the two groups eventually led to conflict and bloodshed, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.<ref name="EP 64">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 64\|Episode 64]]</ref>

	In the end, the Japanese settlers chose to end the conflict by isolating themselves, avoiding contact with the natives as much as possible and rarely leaving their settlement. However, this changed when the Japanese caught wind of the presence of a valuable ~~artifact – a~~ [[Piece of Eden]] ~~– on~~ Monkey Island. Many of their warriors left the village and began sacking neighboring settlements and islands in search of the treasure.<ref name="EP 64" />		In the end, the Japanese settlers chose to end the conflict by isolating themselves, avoiding contact with the natives as much as possible and rarely leaving their settlement. However, this changed when the Japanese caught wind of the presence of a valuable artifact—a [[Piece of Eden]]—on Monkey Island. Many of their warriors left the village and began sacking neighboring settlements and islands in search of the treasure.<ref name="EP 64" />

	===Occupation by the Visayan resistance===		===Occupation by the Visayan resistance===
	{{Quote\|One day, the island was suddenly taken over by resistance fighters at war with the Spanish. They forced all the local men into their militia and built a fortress here. That's why you see more women, children and elderly than grown men in the village.\|Xialun Qing on the native villagers' plight, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63}}		{{Quote\|One day, the island was suddenly taken over by resistance fighters at war with the Spanish. They forced all the local men into their militia and built a fortress here. That's why you see more women, children and elderly than grown men in the village.\|Xialun Qing on the native villagers' plight, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63}}
	In 1725, Monkey Island was further consumed by violence when it was occupied by a [[Visayans\|Visayan]] resistance at war with the [[Spain\|Spanish]] colonists in the Philippines. Led by [[Rajah]], who wielded the Piece of Eden desired by the ~~Japanese – a~~ [[crescent amulet]] ~~– the~~ native warriors built a [[fort]] on the island and began forcefully recruiting many villagers to their ranks, leaving behind only women, children, and the elderly.<ref name="EP 63">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63\|Episode 63]]</ref>		In 1725, Monkey Island was further consumed by violence when it was occupied by a [[Visayans\|Visayan]] resistance at war with the [[Spain\|Spanish]] colonists in the Philippines. Led by [[Rajah]], who wielded the Piece of Eden desired by the Japanese—a [[crescent amulet]]—the native warriors built a [[fort]] on the island and began forcefully recruiting many villagers to their ranks, leaving behind only women, children, and the elderly.<ref name="EP 63">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63\|Episode 63]]</ref>

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	Shortly after the Zhang Wei Union's departure, Monkey Island was ravaged by members of the [[Shimazu clan]] led by [[Fuma Sukuna]], who were searching for the crescent amulet in Rajah's possession. Unaware that the Viasayan chief and his men had already left the island, the [[ninja]] massacred entire villages while making their way towards the resistance's former stronghold.<ref name="EP 65" />		Shortly after the Zhang Wei Union's departure, Monkey Island was ravaged by members of the [[Shimazu clan]] led by [[Fuma Sukuna]], who were searching for the crescent amulet in Rajah's possession. Unaware that the Viasayan chief and his men had already left the island, the [[ninja]] massacred entire villages while making their way towards the resistance's former stronghold.<ref name="EP 65" />

	Upon finding the fort in ruins, Sukuna and his ~~allies – the~~ [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassins]] [[Xiao Han]], [[Liu Qing]] and [[Xue Yan]] ~~– realized~~ that they had arrived too late, and the Assassins decided to leave the island and follow Rajah's trail to Cebu. Sukuna and his men stayed behind to deal with the remaining native villagers and recruited several of the Japanese settlers, who were promised a place in the Shimazu clan by Sukuna if they proved their loyalty and skills.<ref name="EP 65" />		Upon finding the fort in ruins, Sukuna and his allies—the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassins]] [[Xiao Han]], [[Liu Qing]], and [[Xue Yan]]—realized that they had arrived too late, and the Assassins decided to leave the island and follow Rajah's trail to Cebu. Sukuna and his men stayed behind to deal with the remaining native villagers and recruited several of the Japanese settlers, who were promised a place in the Shimazu clan by Sukuna if they proved their loyalty and skills.<ref name="EP 65" />
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	Although never identified by any name other than Monkey Island in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'', there is a real-life island situated near the Philippines called {{Wiki\|Angaur}}, which is also known by this nickname. However, the island only gained this nickname in the 20th century, making it unlikely that it would be called that in 1725.<ref>{{WP\|Angaur}}</ref> Judging by its shape and positioning on the map, the Monkey Island featured in ''Forgotten Temple'' appears to correspond to the real-life {{Wiki\|Sibuyan Island}} instead.<ref>{{WP\|Sibuyan Island}}</ref>		Although never identified by any name other than Monkey Island in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'', there is a real-life island situated near the Philippines called {{Wiki\|Angaur}}, which is also known by this nickname. However, the island only gained this nickname in the 20th century, making it unlikely that it would be called that in 1725.<ref>{{WP\|Angaur}}</ref> Judging by its shape and positioning on the map, the Monkey Island featured in ''Forgotten Temple'' appears to correspond to the real-life {{Wiki\|Sibuyan Island}} instead.<ref>{{WP\|Sibuyan Island}}</ref>

	The island's name could also be a reference to the video game series ''{{wiki\|~~Secrets of~~ Monkey Island}}'', which has been alluded to before in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''.		The island's name could also be a reference to the video game series ''{{wiki\|Monkey Island}}'', which has been alluded to before in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''.

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	{{Quote\|There's no justice in blind rage that hurts the innocent against their will. We'll make them see there's a better way\|Edward Kenway to his fellow Union members, regarding the resistance's cause, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63}}		{{Quote\|There's no justice in blind rage that hurts the innocent against their will. We'll make them see there's a better way\|Edward Kenway to his fellow Union members, regarding the resistance's cause, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63}}
	While en route to Cebu, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] members passed by Monkey Island and their ship, the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', was bombarded with mortar fire by Rajah's warriors, using their fort's [[cannon]]s. After taking cover behind some rocks, [[Xialun Qing]] told her fellow crew members about a ~~{{Wiki\|~~hot air balloon}}, the [[Celestial Chariot]], that she had built alongside [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], which would allow them to survey the island and determine the locations of enemy encampments.<ref name="EP 59">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 59\|Episode 59]]</ref> Qing subsequently volunteered to pilot the balloon, though the Celestial Chariot suffered a malfunction and caught fire.<ref name="EP 60">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 60\|Episode 60]]</ref>		While en route to Cebu, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] members passed by Monkey Island and their ship, the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', was bombarded with mortar fire by Rajah's warriors, using their fort's [[cannon]]s. After taking cover behind some rocks, [[Xialun Qing]] told her fellow crew members about a [[hot air balloon]], the [[Celestial Chariot]], that she had built alongside [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], which would allow them to survey the island and determine the locations of enemy encampments.<ref name="EP 59">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 59\|Episode 59]]</ref> Qing subsequently volunteered to pilot the balloon, though the Celestial Chariot suffered a malfunction and caught fire.<ref name="EP 60">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 60\|Episode 60]]</ref>

	After Qing [[parachute]]d to safety and landed on Monkey Island, her fellow Union members went looking for her. As they approached the island's fort, the ''Fenghuang'' engaged it as a distraction to allow [[Edward Kenway]], [[John Young]], and several other crew members to reach the island via rowboat. Afterwards, the ''Fenghuang'' retreated and went back into hiding while Edward, John, and the others explored the island in search of Qing.<ref name="EP 61">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 61\|Episode 61]]</ref>		After Qing [[parachute]]d to safety and landed on Monkey Island, her fellow Union members went looking for her. As they approached the island's fort, the ''Fenghuang'' engaged it as a distraction to allow [[Edward Kenway]], [[John Young]], and several other crew members to reach the island via rowboat. Afterwards, the ''Fenghuang'' retreated and went back into hiding while Edward, John, and the others explored the island in search of Qing.<ref name="EP 61">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 61\|Episode 61]]</ref>

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	Shortly before the assault, Rajah and most of his men had left Monkey Island and sailed to Cebu, so the fort's defenses were lower than usual. As a result, the Union members and the villagers were victorious and captured the fort, rescuing all the prisoners from its dungeon before John planted explosives to destroy the stronghold.<ref name="EP 64" />		Shortly before the assault, Rajah and most of his men had left Monkey Island and sailed to Cebu, so the fort's defenses were lower than usual. As a result, the Union members and the villagers were victorious and captured the fort, rescuing all the prisoners from its dungeon before John planted explosives to destroy the stronghold.<ref name="EP 64" />

	Meanwhile, on the other side of the island, several of Rajah's men found the ''Fenghuang'' hiding in a swamp and took advantage of a downpour of rain to board the ship. Despite their ~~{{Wiki\|~~Manananggal}} disguises, which scared some of the crew members, the native warriors were ultimately defeated when the crew used multi-barreled [[musket]]s built by Yun against them.<ref name="EP 62" /> However, when another wave of warriors attempted to board the ''Fenghuang'', the crew members decided to retreat and sailed into the open sea.<ref name="EP 63" />		Meanwhile, on the other side of the island, several of Rajah's men found the ''Fenghuang'' hiding in a swamp and took advantage of a downpour of rain to board the ship. Despite their [[Manananggal]] disguises, which scared some of the crew members, the native warriors were ultimately defeated when the crew used multi-barreled [[musket]]s built by Yun against them.<ref name="EP 62" /> However, when another wave of warriors attempted to board the ''Fenghuang'', the crew members decided to retreat and sailed into the open sea.<ref name="EP 63" />

	Drawn by the destruction of the resistance's fort, the ''Fenghuang'' arrived to pick up Edward, John, Qing and the others, after which the Union members decided to leave Monkey Island and resume their voyage to Cebu. They bid farewell to the villagers, who thanked them for all their help and promised that their kindness would never be forgotten.<ref name="EP 65">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 65\|Episode 65]]</ref>		Drawn by the destruction of the resistance's fort, the ''Fenghuang'' arrived to pick up Edward, John, Qing and the others, after which the Union members decided to leave Monkey Island and resume their voyage to Cebu. They bid farewell to the villagers, who thanked them for all their help and promised that their kindness would never be forgotten.<ref name="EP 65">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 65\|Episode 65]]</ref>

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	Most of the warriors conscripted this way were placed under the amulet's control, leaving them in a berserk-like state, and were sent to roam the island's jungles in search of "foreign trespassers" to eliminate. Sometimes, these warriors would be dressed as beasts of {{Wiki\|Filipino mythology}} to intimidate anyone who sighted them.<ref name="EP 63" />		Most of the warriors conscripted this way were placed under the amulet's control, leaving them in a berserk-like state, and were sent to roam the island's jungles in search of "foreign trespassers" to eliminate. Sometimes, these warriors would be dressed as beasts of {{Wiki\|Filipino mythology}} to intimidate anyone who sighted them.<ref name="EP 63" />

	This led to Monkey Island becoming the subject of unsettling rumors, especially after its inhabitants stopped trading with their neighbors and numerous Spanish [[ship]]s went missing near its shores. Some of these legends included a strange noise that drew sailors to the island, and ~~{{Wiki\|~~vampire}}s who fed on any man and animal that set foot on it.<ref name="EP 58">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 58\|Episode 58]]</ref>		This led to Monkey Island becoming the subject of unsettling rumors, especially after its inhabitants stopped trading with their neighbors and numerous Spanish [[ship]]s went missing near its shores. Some of these legends included a strange noise that drew sailors to the island, and [[vampire]]s who fed on any man and animal that set foot on it.<ref name="EP 58">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 58\|Episode 58]]</ref>

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