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	'''Nehal''' (Persian: نهال) was a psychological manifestation of the [[Isu]] [[Loki]]'s consciousness within the mind of his [[human]] [[Reborn Isu\|incarnation]], [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]]. While struggling with understanding his nature as a reborn Isu, Basim mistakenly perceived Nehal to be real and his oldest friend and companion.		'''Nehal''' (Persian: نهال) was a psychological manifestation of the [[Isu]] [[Loki]]'s consciousness within the mind of his [[human]] [[Reborn Isu\|incarnation]], [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]. While struggling with understanding his nature as a reborn Isu, Basim mistakenly perceived Nehal to be real and his oldest friend and companion.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal observing the diagram]]		[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal observing the diagram]]
	Not long after, during a symposium held at the House of Wisdom, Nehal again reunited with Basim and invited him to take a look around Ahmad's workshop. There, they found a strange diagram hidden behind some curtains, which Basim recognized, having seen it in an [[Voynich manuscript\|ancient manuscript]] recently stolen by the Order. However, Basim claimed that he did not want to investigate any further, causing an upset Nehal to question why her friend refused to look for the truth even when it was right in front of him.<ref name="The Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>		Not long after, during a symposium held at the House of Wisdom, Nehal again reunited with Basim and invited him to take a look around Ahmad's empty workshop. There, they found a strange diagram hidden behind some curtains, which Basim quickly recognized, having seen it in an [[Voynich manuscript\|ancient manuscript]] recently stolen by the Order. However, Basim claimed that he did not want to investigate any further, causing an upset Nehal to question why her friend refused to look for the truth even when it was right in front of him.<ref name="The Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>

	Basim responded that sometimes it was better not to know the truth behind their actions and that, when he joined the Hidden Ones, he took an oath to leave his past behind. To this, Nehal vowed that she would continue to accompany Basim at every step, to prevent him from forgetting who he was, and left.<ref name="The Great Symposium" />		Basim responded that sometimes it was better not to know the truth behind their actions and that, when he joined the Hidden Ones, he took an oath to leave his past behind. To this, Nehal vowed that she would continue to accompany Basim at every step, to prevent him from forgetting who he was, and left.<ref name="The Great Symposium" />

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 11:14, 1 December 2025

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imported>Darman36: /Appearances/ Seen silently lingering in shadow of background bldg when Basim leaves for al-Ula

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{1st}}
			**''[[Valley of Memory]]'' {{c\|cameo}}

	==References==		==References==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 10:41, 17 January 2025

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	{{Quote\|I am only looking out for you, ya sadeeqi (friend).\|Nehal to Basim, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}		{{Quote\|I am only looking out for you, ''ya sadeeqi'' (friend).\|Nehal to Basim, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}
	[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 2.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Basim telling Nehal about his nightmares of the djinn]]		[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim telling Nehal about his nightmares of the djinn]]
	Within Basim's mind, Nehal had been by his side for as long as he could remember, with the two having been "friends" since childhood. As Basim was orphaned at a young age, Nehal quickly became his only constant companion, and he would confide all his hopes, dreams and fears to her. These included his recurring nightmares of a [[djinn]], which Nehal helped him cope with<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Nehal]]</ref> and which were, unbeknownst to Basim at the time, a representation of Loki's repressed memories.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref>		Within Basim's mind, Nehal had been by his side for as long as he could remember, with the two having been "friends" since childhood. As Basim was orphaned at a young age, Nehal quickly became his only constant companion, and he would confide all his hopes, dreams and fears to her. These included his recurring nightmares of a [[djinn]], which Nehal helped him cope with<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Nehal]]</ref> and which were, unbeknownst to Basim at the time, a representation of Loki's repressed memories.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref>

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	On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a shipping ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually paid very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />		On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a shipping ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually paid very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />

	[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]		[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]
	Despite both Dervis and Roshan's warnings, Basim decided to break into the [[Winter Palace, Anbar\|Winter Palace]] after learning that the chest was kept there. Nehal protested, but as Basim was insistent on stealing the chest to prove himself to the Hidden Ones, she reluctantly decided to accompany her friend on his mission. After breaking into the palace at night, the two witnessed a meeting between the [[caliph]], [[Al-Mutawakkil]], and five masked figures who threatened him to keep the chest safe and to never lay eyes on its contents.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />		Despite both Dervis and Roshan's warnings, Basim decided to break into the [[Winter Palace, Anbar\|Winter Palace]] after learning that the chest was kept there. Nehal protested, but as Basim was insistent on stealing the chest to prove himself to the Hidden Ones, she reluctantly decided to accompany her friend on his mission. After breaking into the palace at night, the two witnessed a meeting between the [[caliph]], [[Al-Mutawakkil]], and five masked figures who threatened him to keep the chest safe and to never lay eyes on its contents.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />

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	After Basim became a Hidden One under Roshan's tutelage and assassinated his first target, the [[Order of the Ancients]] member [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]], he briefly saw Nehal among the crowd formed at the scene of Mas'ood's death. Before he could approach her, however, he was pulled away by Roshan. Regretting what he had said to Nehal when they last spoke and wishing to make amends, Basim asked his mentor for a respite to find Nehal and talk to her.<ref name="First Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[First Order]]</ref>		After Basim became a Hidden One under Roshan's tutelage and assassinated his first target, the [[Order of the Ancients]] member [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]], he briefly saw Nehal among the crowd formed at the scene of Mas'ood's death. Before he could approach her, however, he was pulled away by Roshan. Regretting what he had said to Nehal when they last spoke and wishing to make amends, Basim asked his mentor for a respite to find Nehal and talk to her.<ref name="First Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[First Order]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir Old Wounds 5.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal showing Basim the symbol]]		[[File:ACMir Old Wounds 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Nehal showing Basim the symbol]]
	Suspecting Nehal would have returned to Anbar, Basim headed there and found his friend inside their old home like he had expected. As the two caught up with each other, Nehal claimed that she had been investigating a symbol that was on the artifact stolen by Basim from the Winter Palace. Believing that she had seen the same symbol [[Northern Oasis vault\|somewhere else]] before and that it was calling out to her, Nehal asked Basim to investigate further and he agreed to do so.<ref name="Old Wounds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Old Wounds (Mirage)\|Old Wounds]]</ref>		Suspecting Nehal would have returned to Anbar, Basim headed there and found his friend inside their old home like he had expected. As the two caught up with each other, Nehal claimed that she had been investigating a symbol that was on the artifact stolen by Basim from the Winter Palace. Believing that she had seen the same symbol [[Northern Oasis vault\|somewhere else]] before and that it was calling out to her, Nehal asked Basim to investigate further and he agreed to do so.<ref name="Old Wounds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Old Wounds (Mirage)\|Old Wounds]]</ref>

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	Basim responded that sometimes it was better not to know the truth behind their actions and that, when he joined the Hidden Ones, he took an oath to leave his past behind. To this, Nehal vowed that she would continue to accompany Basim at every step, to prevent him from forgetting who he was, and left.<ref name="The Great Symposium" />		Basim responded that sometimes it was better not to know the truth behind their actions and that, when he joined the Hidden Ones, he took an oath to leave his past behind. To this, Nehal vowed that she would continue to accompany Basim at every step, to prevent him from forgetting who he was, and left.<ref name="The Great Symposium" />

	[[File:ACMir A Job Well Done 4.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Basim promising Nehal he ~~will~~ not forget about her]]		[[File:ACMir A Job Well Done 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim promising Nehal that he would not forget about her]]
	After Basim assassinated the Order member [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], Nehal surprised him when he returned to the Hidden One [[Assassin bureau\|bureau]] in [[Abbasiyah]]. When Basim asked her how she had found the bureau, she claimed that she had followed the "trails of blood". She then tried to call out to Basim's [[eagle]] companion [[Enkidu]], who ignored her, before revealing the true reason for her visit: she was feeling that she and Basim were growing apart. Although trying to distance himself from his past, Basim promised Nehal that he would never forget about her, much to her relief.<ref name="Job Well Done">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A Job Well Done]]</ref>		After Basim assassinated the Order member [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], Nehal surprised him when he returned to the Hidden One [[Assassin bureau\|bureau]] in [[Abbasiyah]]. When Basim asked her how she had found the bureau, she claimed that she had followed the "trails of blood". She then tried to call out to Basim's [[eagle]] companion [[Enkidu]], who ignored her, before revealing the true reason for her visit: she was feeling that she and Basim were growing apart. Although trying to distance himself from his past, Basim promised Nehal that he would never forget about her, much to her relief.<ref name="Job Well Done">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A Job Well Done]]</ref>

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	In the end, Basim could not bring himself to kill Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the Hidden Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>		In the end, Basim could not bring himself to kill Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the Hidden Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]		[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]
	Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the site.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the site. As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her and began to inexplicably panic, worrying Basim.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	~~As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her, worrying Basim.~~ Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside~~, asking to be set free~~. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own. At that moment, Nehal took a Memory Seal and activated it, displaying a recorded memory of a prisoner being tortured by a guard. This caused Basim to have an internal struggle, culminating in him overcoming the djinn that had been tormenting him his entire life.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 67.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim's final moments together]]		[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 67.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim's final moments together]]
	At that moment, Nehal took a Memory Seal and activated it, displaying a recorded memory of a prisoner being tortured by a guard. This caused Basim to have an internal struggle, culminating in him overcoming the djinn that had been tormenting him his entire life. However, to put a permanent end to the nightmares, he had to embrace Loki's repressed memories, erasing Nehal from his mind in the process. After several moments of hesitation, ~~Basim~~ agreed to do so when Nehal assured him that he would never be alone.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		However, to put a permanent end to the nightmares, Basim had to embrace Loki's repressed memories, erasing Nehal from his mind in the process. After several moments of hesitation, he agreed to do so when Nehal assured him that he would never be alone. As the two merged their consciousnesses, Basim regained the memories of his past life and finally embraced his nature as Loki reborn.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
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	As the only person to be initially aware of Basim's recurring nightmares of the djinn, Nehal tried her best to comfort him.<ref name="DB" /> She also encouraged him to focus on his own self-interest rather than helping others, believing that people only owed a moral obligation to themselves and should be free to act as they pleased.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />		As the only person to be initially aware of Basim's recurring nightmares of the djinn, Nehal tried her best to comfort him.<ref name="DB" /> She also encouraged him to focus on his own self-interest rather than helping others, believing that people only owed a moral obligation to themselves and should be free to act as they pleased.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />

	[[File:ACMir Old Wounds 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal hugging Basim]]		[[File:ACMir Old Wounds 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Nehal hugging Basim]]
	Due to Basim's strong desire to fight against injustice and join the Hidden Ones, his and Nehal's relationship became strained over time,<ref name="DB" /> culminating in an intense argument following Nehal's supposed murder of Al-Mutawakkil, which indirectly caused the deaths of most of Basim's friends.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" /> However, both Nehal and Basim later came to regret what they had said to each other and vowed to never leave each other's side again.<ref name="Old Wounds" />		Due to Basim's strong desire to fight against injustice and join the Hidden Ones, his and Nehal's relationship became strained over time,<ref name="DB" /> culminating in an intense argument following Nehal's supposed murder of Al-Mutawakkil, which indirectly caused the deaths of most of Basim's friends.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" /> However, both Nehal and Basim later came to regret what they had said to each other and vowed to never leave each other's side again.<ref name="Old Wounds" />

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	===Falling out with Basim===		===Falling out with Basim===
	{{Dialogue\|Nehal\|Watch where you point your blamey little finger, Basim. It was your idea to steal from the palace. All so that you could impress your cunning friends. I saved us.\|Basim\|You killed them! You did this!\|Nehal and Basim arguing following the deaths of the latter's friends, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}		{{Dialogue\|Nehal\|Watch where you point your blamey little finger, Basim. It was your idea to steal from the palace. All so that you could impress your cunning friends. I saved us.\|Basim\|You killed them! You did this!\|Nehal and Basim arguing following the deaths of the latter's friends, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}
	On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a shipping ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually ~~payed~~ very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />		On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a shipping ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually paid very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />

	[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]		[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]
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	After Basim uncovered the identity of the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order – the royal concubine [[Qabiha]] – he reported his findings to Roshan, who initially wanted to eliminate Qabiha herself, but eventually allowed Basim to do it. Nehal [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the conversation and, following Roshan's departure, confronted Basim, reprimanding him for allowing his mentor to tell him what to do. After Basim claimed that he owed his life to Roshan, Nehal told him that, for as long as he continued to blindly obey the Hidden Ones, he would never be free of his nightmares, then left.<ref name="Final Counsel">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[One Final Counsel]]</ref>		After Basim uncovered the identity of the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order – the royal concubine [[Qabiha]] – he reported his findings to Roshan, who initially wanted to eliminate Qabiha herself, but eventually allowed Basim to do it. Nehal [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the conversation and, following Roshan's departure, confronted Basim, reprimanding him for allowing his mentor to tell him what to do. After Basim claimed that he owed his life to Roshan, Nehal told him that, for as long as he continued to blindly obey the Hidden Ones, he would never be free of his nightmares, then left.<ref name="Final Counsel">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[One Final Counsel]]</ref>

	In the end, Basim could not bring himself to kill Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the ~~HIdden~~ Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>		In the end, Basim could not bring himself to kill Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the Hidden Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]		[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]
	Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the ~~temple~~.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the site.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her, worrying Basim. Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside, asking to be set free. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her, worrying Basim. Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside, asking to be set free. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

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The truth revealed

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	[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]		[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]
	Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried prevent her ~~formed~~ student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the temple.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the temple.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her, worrying Basim. Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside ~~the pod~~, asking to be set free. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her, worrying Basim. Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside, asking to be set free. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 67.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim's final moments together]]		[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 67.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim's final moments together]]

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	{{Dialogue\|Nehal\|Watch where you point your blamey little finger, Basim. It was your idea to steal from the palace. All so that you could impress your cunning friends. I saved us.\|Basim\|You killed them! You did this!\|Nehal and Basim arguing following the deaths of the latter's friends, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}		{{Dialogue\|Nehal\|Watch where you point your blamey little finger, Basim. It was your idea to steal from the palace. All so that you could impress your cunning friends. I saved us.\|Basim\|You killed them! You did this!\|Nehal and Basim arguing following the deaths of the latter's friends, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}
	On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a shipping ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually ~~payed~~ very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />		On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a shipping ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually paid very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />

	[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]		[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]
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	After Basim uncovered the identity of the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order – the royal concubine [[Qabiha]] – he reported his findings to Roshan, who initially wanted to eliminate Qabiha herself, but eventually allowed Basim to do it. Nehal [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the conversation and, following Roshan's departure, confronted Basim, reprimanding him for allowing his mentor to tell him what to do. After Basim claimed that he owed his life to Roshan, Nehal told him that, for as long as he continued to blindly obey the Hidden Ones, he would never be free of his nightmares, then left.<ref name="Final Counsel">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[One Final Counsel]]</ref>		After Basim uncovered the identity of the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order – the royal concubine [[Qabiha]] – he reported his findings to Roshan, who initially wanted to eliminate Qabiha herself, but eventually allowed Basim to do it. Nehal [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the conversation and, following Roshan's departure, confronted Basim, reprimanding him for allowing his mentor to tell him what to do. After Basim claimed that he owed his life to Roshan, Nehal told him that, for as long as he continued to blindly obey the Hidden Ones, he would never be free of his nightmares, then left.<ref name="Final Counsel">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[One Final Counsel]]</ref>

	In the end, Basim could not bring himself to kill Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the ~~HIdden~~ Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>		In the end, Basim could not bring himself to kill Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the Hidden Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]		[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]
	Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the ~~temple~~.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the site.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her, worrying Basim. Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside, asking to be set free. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her, worrying Basim. Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside, asking to be set free. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

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	Within Basim's mind, Nehal had been by his side for as long as he could remember, with the two having been "friends" since childhood. As Basim was orphaned at a young age, Nehal quickly became his only constant companion, and he would confide all his hopes, dreams and fears to her. These included his recurring nightmares of a [[djinn]], which Nehal helped him cope with<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Nehal]]</ref> and which were, unbeknownst to Basim at the time, a representation of Loki's repressed memories.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref>		Within Basim's mind, Nehal had been by his side for as long as he could remember, with the two having been "friends" since childhood. As Basim was orphaned at a young age, Nehal quickly became his only constant companion, and he would confide all his hopes, dreams and fears to her. These included his recurring nightmares of a [[djinn]], which Nehal helped him cope with<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Nehal]]</ref> and which were, unbeknownst to Basim at the time, a representation of Loki's repressed memories.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref>

	In his youth, Basim would regularly visit the [[House of Wisdom]] in [[Baghdad]], where he enjoyed reading poetry and heroic tales while Nehal was fascinated by pagan gods and dark magic.<ref name="Find the Missing Brother">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Find the Missing Brother]]</ref> After Basim took to [[Thief\|thievery]] as a means to survive on the streets of Baghdad, Nehal assisted him, pointing out targets for Basim to [[Pickpocketing\|pickpocket]].<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Master Thief of Anbar]]</ref>		In his youth, Basim would regularly visit the [[House of Wisdom]] in [[Baghdad]], where he enjoyed reading poetry and heroic tales while Nehal was fascinated by pagan gods and dark magic.<ref name="Find the Missing Brother">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Find the Missing Brother]]</ref> After Basim took to [[Thief\|thievery]] as a means to survive on the streets of Baghdad, Nehal frequently assisted him, pointing out targets for Basim to [[Pickpocketing\|pickpocket]].<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Master Thief of Anbar]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim in Anbar]]		[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal and Basim in Anbar]]
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	{{Dialogue\|Nehal\|Watch where you point your blamey little finger, Basim. It was your idea to steal from the palace. All so that you could impress your cunning friends. I saved us.\|Basim\|You killed them! You did this!\|Nehal and Basim arguing following the deaths of the latter's friends, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}		{{Dialogue\|Nehal\|Watch where you point your blamey little finger, Basim. It was your idea to steal from the palace. All so that you could impress your cunning friends. I saved us.\|Basim\|You killed them! You did this!\|Nehal and Basim arguing following the deaths of the latter's friends, 861.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Master Thief of Anbar}}
	On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a ~~shipping~~ ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually paid very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />		On 11 December 861, after Basim was tasked by Dervis to steal a ledger from the Anbar harbor on the Hidden Ones' behalf, Nehal tried to convince her friend to turn down the contract, as the Hidden Ones usually paid very little. However, Basim ignored her and completed the contract anyway before meeting the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]] and learning that the ledger contained information on a [[Treasure chest\|chest]] sought by the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" />

	[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]		[[File:ACMirage The Master Thief of Anbar 31.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim and Nehal breaking into the Winter Palace]]
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	[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal observing the diagram]]		[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim and Nehal observing the diagram]]
	Not long after, during a symposium held at the House of Wisdom, Nehal again reunited with Basim and invited him to take a look around Ahmad's workshop. There, they found a strange diagram hidden behind some curtains, which Basim recognized, having seen it in an [[Voynich manuscript\|ancient manuscript]] stolen by the Order. However, Basim claimed that he did not want to investigate any further, causing an upset Nehal to question why he refused to look for the truth even when it was right in front of him.<ref name="The Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>		Not long after, during a symposium held at the House of Wisdom, Nehal again reunited with Basim and invited him to take a look around Ahmad's workshop. There, they found a strange diagram hidden behind some curtains, which Basim recognized, having seen it in an [[Voynich manuscript\|ancient manuscript]] recently stolen by the Order. However, Basim claimed that he did not want to investigate any further, causing an upset Nehal to question why her friend refused to look for the truth even when it was right in front of him.<ref name="The Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>

	Basim responded that sometimes it was better not to know the truth behind their actions and that, when he joined the Hidden Ones, he took an oath to leave his past behind. To this, Nehal vowed that she would continue to accompany Basim at every step, to prevent him from forgetting who he was, and left.<ref name="The Great Symposium" />		Basim responded that sometimes it was better not to know the truth behind their actions and that, when he joined the Hidden Ones, he took an oath to leave his past behind. To this, Nehal vowed that she would continue to accompany Basim at every step, to prevent him from forgetting who he was, and left.<ref name="The Great Symposium" />

	[[File:ACMir A Job Well Done 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim promising Nehal that he would not forget about her]]		[[File:ACMir A Job Well Done 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim promising Nehal that he would not forget about her]]
	After Basim assassinated the Order member [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], Nehal surprised him when he returned to the Hidden ~~One~~ [[Assassin bureau\|bureau]] in [[Abbasiyah]]. When Basim asked her how she had found the bureau, she claimed that she had followed the "trails of blood". She then tried to call out to Basim's [[eagle]] companion [[Enkidu]], who ignored her, before revealing the true reason for her visit: she was feeling that she and Basim were growing apart. Although trying to distance himself from his past, Basim promised Nehal that he would never forget about her, much to her relief.<ref name="Job Well Done">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A Job Well Done]]</ref>		After Basim assassinated the Order member [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], Nehal surprised him when he returned to the Hidden Ones [[Assassin bureau\|bureau]] in [[Abbasiyah]]. When Basim asked her how she had found the bureau, she claimed that she had followed the "trails of blood". She then tried to call out to Basim's [[eagle]] companion [[Enkidu]], who ignored her, before revealing the true reason for her visit: she was feeling that she and Basim were growing apart. Although trying to distance himself from his past, Basim promised Nehal that he would never forget about her, much to her relief.<ref name="Job Well Done">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A Job Well Done]]</ref>

	===The truth revealed===		===The truth revealed===
	{{Dialogue\|Basim\|I will never see you again, will I? Will I be... alone?\|Nehal\|You are never alone.\|Basim and Nehal's final words to each other, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|In Pursuit of Truth}}		{{Dialogue\|Basim\|I will never see you again, will I? Will I be... alone?\|Nehal\|You are never alone.\|Basim and Nehal's final words to each other, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|In Pursuit of Truth}}
	Despite his attempts to overcome his nightmares of the djinn by focusing on his Hidden One duties, Basim was ultimately unsuccessful, requiring Nehal to continue helping him cope with them. Wishing to see her friend freed of this burden, Nehal encouraged him to seek the Order's knowledge of the [[Piece of Eden\|artifacts]] they had found in order to understand his [[Reborn Isu\|own nature]]. However, Basim disagreed, leading to an argument between the two, in which Nehal tried to convince ~~her friend~~ that the Hidden Ones were not telling him everything, to no avail.<ref name="Head of the Snake">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Head of the Snake]]</ref>		Despite his attempts to overcome his nightmares of the djinn by focusing on his Hidden One duties, Basim was ultimately unsuccessful, requiring Nehal to continue helping him cope with them. Wishing to see her friend freed of this burden, Nehal encouraged him to seek the Order's knowledge of the [[Piece of Eden\|artifacts]] they had found, in order to better understand his [[Reborn Isu\|own nature]]. However, Basim disagreed, leading to an argument between the two friends, in which Nehal tried to convince Basim that the Hidden Ones were not telling him everything, to no avail.<ref name="Head of the Snake">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Head of the Snake]]</ref>

			Shortly after, Basim departed Baghdad to go on a quest of self-discovery upon finding a clue suggesting that his father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], whom he had long presumed to be dead, was living in [[al-Ula]]. As Basim and Dervis departed the latter's shop to commence their journey, Nehal quietly observed them from afar.<ref name="Valley of Memory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – ''[[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Valley of Memory (memory)\|Valley of Memory]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir One Final Counsel 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal criticizing Basim's obedience to the Hidden Ones]]		[[File:ACMir One Final Counsel 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Nehal criticizing Basim's obedience to the Hidden Ones]]
	After Basim uncovered the identity of the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the ~~Order – the~~ royal concubine [[Qabiha]] ~~– he~~ reported his findings to Roshan, who initially wanted to eliminate Qabiha herself, but eventually allowed Basim to do it. Nehal [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the conversation and, following Roshan's departure, confronted Basim, reprimanding him for allowing his mentor to tell him what to do. After Basim claimed that he owed his life to Roshan, Nehal told him that, for as long as he continued to blindly obey the Hidden Ones, he would never be free of his nightmares, then left.<ref name="Final Counsel">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[One Final Counsel]]</ref>		After Basim uncovered the identity of the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order—the royal concubine [[Qabiha]]—he reported his findings to Roshan, who initially wanted to eliminate Qabiha herself, but eventually allowed Basim to do it. Nehal [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the conversation and, following Roshan's departure, confronted Basim, reprimanding him for allowing his mentor to tell him what to do. After Basim claimed that he owed his life to Roshan, Nehal told him that, for as long as he continued to blindly obey the Hidden Ones, he would never be free of his nightmares, then left.<ref name="Final Counsel">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[One Final Counsel]]</ref>

	In the end, Basim could not bring himself to ~~kill~~ Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the Hidden Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>		In the end, Basim could not bring himself to assassinate Qabiha, who revealed that she was aware of his true nature and encouraged him to seek an [[Alamut Temple\|ancient temple]] in [[Alamut]] before being slain by Roshan.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Returning to Anbar, Basim met with Nehal and told her that she was right to doubt Roshan and the Hidden Ones, as they had been trying to suppress his true nature. He then decided to ride for Alamut to investigate its temple, with Nehal by his side.<ref name="The Last Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Last Journey]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]		[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Nehal and Basim exploring the Alamut Temple]]
	Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the site. As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her and began to inexplicably panic, worrying Basim.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		Following his arrival in Alamut, Basim was attacked by [[Tahirids\|Tahirid]] soldiers allied with the Order, who had launched a surprise assault of the Hidden Ones' stronghold, causing Nehal to vanish.<ref name="The Last Journey" /> She re-appeared after Basim had defeated Roshan, who tried to prevent her former student from accessing the Alamut Temple, and accompanied him into the site. As the two explored the ancient ruins, Nehal claimed that the temple was familiar to her and began to inexplicably panic, worrying Basim.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />

	Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own. At that moment, Nehal took a Memory Seal and activated it, displaying a recorded memory of a prisoner being tortured by a guard. This caused Basim to have an internal struggle, culminating in him overcoming the djinn that had been tormenting him his entire life.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		Eventually, Basim reached a chamber with a pod and, upon opening it, he was surprised to see Nehal inside. This made him realize that Nehal had never been real; she existed just within Basim's mind and all of her actions were actually his own. At that moment, Nehal took a Memory Seal and activated it, displaying a recorded memory of a prisoner being tortured by a guard. This caused Basim to have an internal struggle, culminating in him overcoming the djinn that had been tormenting him his entire life.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />
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	[[File:ACMir Old Wounds 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Nehal hugging Basim]]		[[File:ACMir Old Wounds 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Nehal hugging Basim]]
	Due to Basim's strong desire to fight against injustice and join the Hidden Ones, his and Nehal's relationship became strained over time,<ref name="DB" /> culminating in an intense argument following Nehal's supposed murder of Al-Mutawakkil, which indirectly caused the deaths of most of Basim's friends.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" /> However, both Nehal and Basim later came to regret what they had said to each other and vowed to never leave each other's side again.<ref name="Old Wounds" />		Due to Basim's strong desire to fight against injustice and join the Hidden Ones, his and Nehal's relationship became strained over time,<ref name="DB" /> culminating in an intense argument following Nehal's supposed murder of Al-Mutawakkil, which indirectly caused the deaths of most of Basim's friends.<ref name="Master Thief of Anbar" /> However, both Nehal and Basim later came to regret what they had said to each other and, after their "reunion", vowed to never leave each other's side again.<ref name="Old Wounds" />

	That being said, upon learning that Basim had joined the Hidden Ones, Nehal did not hesitate to mock him about his new beliefs and obedience to his mentors.<ref name="Find the Missing Brother" /> She also tried to convince him that the Hidden Ones were keeping secrets from him and that he should seek the Order of the Ancients' knowledge to be free of his nightmares.<ref name="Head of the Snake" /> Basim at first refused to listen to Nehal, but eventually discovered his true nature and merged his consciousness with Nehal's to become "whole" again.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />		That being said, upon learning that Basim had joined the Hidden Ones, Nehal did not hesitate to mock him about his new beliefs and obedience to his mentors.<ref name="Find the Missing Brother" /> She also tried to convince him that the Hidden Ones were keeping secrets from him and that he should seek the Order of the Ancients' knowledge to be free of his nightmares.<ref name="Head of the Snake" /> Basim at first refused to listen to Nehal, but eventually discovered his true nature and merged his consciousness with Nehal's to become "whole" again.<ref name="In Pursuit of Truth" />
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	===Etymology===		===Etymology===
	Nehal is a [[Middle East\|Middle Eastern]] name derived from {{Wiki\|Sanskrit}} meaning "intelligent" or "born at a time of intelligence". It also has some {{Wiki\|Persian language\|Persian}} roots and can be roughly translated to "newly planted tree," metaphorically referring to attributes of beauty and youth.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Nehal}}</ref>		Nehal (نهال) is a [[Middle East\|Middle Eastern]] name derived from {{Wiki\|Sanskrit}} meaning "intelligent" or "born at a time of intelligence". It also has some {{Wiki\|Persian language\|Persian}} roots and can be roughly translated to "newly planted tree," metaphorically referring to attributes of beauty and youth.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Nehal}}</ref>

	In {{Wiki\|Arabic}}, ''Nehal'' is a collective word describing water from springs, essentially meaning "source of life"; as a name, it symbolises the will to drink from the source of knowledge and therefore means "eager to acquire knowledge".<ref name="Wiki" />		In {{Wiki\|Arabic}}, ''Nehal'' (نيهال) is a collective word describing water from springs, essentially meaning "source of life"; as a name, it symbolises the will to drink from the source of knowledge and therefore means "eager to acquire knowledge".<ref name="Wiki" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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