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	[[File:ACR Book La Crociata Segreta.png\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|''The Secret Crusade'']]		[[File:ACR Book La Crociata Segreta.png\|thumb\|200px\|''The Secret Crusade'']]
	'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].		'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].

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	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	~~[[File:Journal 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf Tazim holding the journal]]~~
	During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]]' future [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>		During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]]' future [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>

	In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through the Templar turncoat [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman Mentor [[Ishak Pasha]], Ishak's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref>		In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through the Templar turncoat [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman Mentor [[Ishak Pasha]], Ishak's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref>

	[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio reading the journal]]		[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio reading the journal]]
	With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] in the belief that it would unify [[human]]ity by eliminating all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]], who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>		With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] in the belief that it would unify [[human]]ity by eliminating all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]], who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> Leandros kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf, who had been promoted to the Ottoman Assassins' [[Assassin leader\|leader]]. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>		Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf, who had been promoted to the Ottoman Assassins' [[Assassin leader\|leader]]. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACR Bomb Crafting 8.png\|Ezio showing the journal to Yusuf
			Journal 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf holding the journal
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	[[File:~~Journal 1~~.png\|thumb\|250px\|~~Yusuf Tazim holding the journal~~]]		[[File:ACR Book La Crociata Segreta.png\|thumb\|250px\|''The Secret Crusade'']]
	'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of [[~~Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad~~]], [[Mentor]] ~~of the~~ [[~~Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins~~]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].		'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].

	==Owners==		==Owners==
	*[[Niccolò Polo]] (author; 1257 ~~– ?~~)<ref name="ACTSC"/>		*[[Niccolò Polo]] (author; 1257)<ref name="ACTSC"/>
	*[[Cem]] (~~? –~~ 25 February 1495)<ref name="Recollection"/>		*[[Cem]] (until 25 February 1495)<ref name="Recollection"/>
	*[[Spanish Inquisition]] (1495)<ref name="Uncovering Clues"/>		*[[Spanish Inquisition]] (1495)<ref name="Uncovering Clues"/>
	*[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] (1495 – c. 1509)<ref name="Bad Deal"/>		*[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] (1495 – c. 1509)<ref name="Bad Deal"/>
	*[[Leandros]] (c. 1509 – March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>		*[[Leandros]] (c. 1509 – March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>
	*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] (March 1511 ~~– ?~~)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>		*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] (March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>

	==History==		==History==
	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the ~~Assassin Order~~'~~s fortress~~ of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr ~~Ibn-La'Ahad~~'s son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|~~Altaïr's~~ library]] hidden in Masyaf.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>		In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo\|Maffeo]] were invited to stay at the Assassins' [[fort]]ress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about Altaïr's [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|library]] hidden beneath Masyaf.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>

	The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their journey to [[Constantinople]], where they hid the [[Masyaf Key\|keys to Altaïr's library]]. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, [[Marco Polo\|Marco]].<ref name="ACTSC"/>		The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their journey to Constantinople, where they hid the [[Masyaf Key\|keys]] to Altaïr's library. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, [[Marco Polo\|Marco]].<ref name="ACTSC"/>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the ~~future~~ [[~~Grand Master~~ of the Templar Order\|~~Grand Master~~]] ~~of the~~ [[~~Byzantine Rite~~ of the Templar Order]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''~~</ref>~~		[[File:Journal 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf Tazim holding the journal]]
			During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]]' future [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>
	In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the Mentor's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref>

			In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through the Templar turncoat [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman Mentor [[Ishak Pasha]], Ishak's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref>
	[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio reading the journal]]		[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio reading the journal]]
	With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] ~~and~~ unify ~~humankind~~ by ~~destroying~~ all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]], who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle~~]]</ref>~~		With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] in the belief that it would unify [[human]]ity by eliminating all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]], who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf Tazim, who was by now the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the Ottoman Assassins. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>

	~~==Gallery==~~		Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf, who had been promoted to the Ottoman Assassins' [[Assassin leader\|leader]]. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>
	<~~gallery captionalign~~="~~center" position="center" widths="180~~">
	~~Journal_2~~.~~png\|~~Ezio ~~telling Yusuf about~~ the journal
	</~~gallery~~>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 12:44, 14 June 2025

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	[[File:Journal 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|[[Yusuf Tazim]] holding the journal]]		[[File:Journal 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf Tazim holding the journal]]
	'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].		'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].

	==Owners==		==Owners==
	*[[Niccolò Polo]] (~~autor~~; 1257 – ?)<ref name="ACTSC"/>		*[[Niccolò Polo]] (author; 1257 – ?)<ref name="ACTSC"/>
	*[[Cem]] (? – 25 February 1495)<ref name="Recollection"/>		*[[Cem]] (? – 25 February 1495)<ref name="Recollection"/>
	*[[Spanish Inquisition]] (1495)<ref name="~~Rebellion~~"/>		*[[Spanish Inquisition]] (1495)<ref name="Uncovering Clues"/>
	*[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] (1495 – c.1509)<ref name="~~Rebellion~~"/>		*[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] (1495 – c. 1509)<ref name="Bad Deal"/>
	*[[Leandros]] (c.1509 – March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>		*[[Leandros]] (c. 1509 – March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>
	*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] (March 1511 – ?)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>		*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] (March 1511 – ?)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>

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	In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]] hidden in Masyaf.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>		In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]] hidden in Masyaf.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>

	The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their ~~travel~~ to [[Constantinople]] where they hid the [[Masyaf Key\|keys of Altaïr's library]]. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, [[Marco Polo\|Marco]].<ref name="ACTSC"/>		The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their journey to [[Constantinople]], where they hid the [[Masyaf Key\|keys to Altaïr's library]]. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, [[Marco Polo\|Marco]].<ref name="ACTSC"/>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem ~~notified of its~~ existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir of the Ottoman throne and [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>		During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the future [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>

	In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the ~~mentor’s~~ bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|~~their~~ Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref ~~name="Rebellion"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref>		In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the Mentor's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref>

	With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] to unify humankind by destroying all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of Masyaf~~'s keys~~, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>		[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio reading the journal]]
			With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] and unify humankind by destroying all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]], who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	[[~~File:Journal_2~~.~~png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|~~Ezio ~~telling Yusuf about~~ the journal]]		Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf Tazim, who was by now the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the Ottoman Assassins. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>

	~~Learning that the keys of Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Auditore set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way~~. ~~Arriving two months later, the Mentor met~~ Yusuf ~~Tazim who was then the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the Ottoman Assassins. During a discussion, Auditore showed~~ the journal ~~to Tazim.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[Bomb Crafting]]~~</~~ref~~>		==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			Journal_2.png\|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal
			</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==
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	[[pt-br:A Cruzada Secreta]]		[[pt-br:A Cruzada Secreta]]
	[[Category:Journals and diaries]]		[[Category:Journals and diaries]]
	[[Category:Assassin books]]		[[Category:Assassin books]]

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	'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].		'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].

			==Owners==
			*[[Niccolò Polo]] (autor; 1257 – ?)<ref name="ACTSC"/>
			*[[Cem]] (? – 25 February 1495)<ref name="Recollection"/>
			*[[Spanish Inquisition]] (1495)<ref name="Rebellion"/>
			*[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] (1495 – c.1509)<ref name="Rebellion"/>
			*[[Leandros]] (c.1509 – March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>
			*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] (March 1511 – ?)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/>

	==History==		==History==
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	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem notified of its existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir of the Ottoman throne and [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>		During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem notified of its existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir of the Ottoman throne and [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>

	In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the mentor’s bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|their Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref>		In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the mentor’s bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|their Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref>

	With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] to unify humankind by destroying all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of Masyaf's keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>		With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] to unify humankind by destroying all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of Masyaf's keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	[[File:Journal_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal]]		[[File:Journal_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal]]

imported>Francesco75: In the ottoman connection synopsis they said that Ahmet wanted to recover the book from the Spanish inquisition, so Cem died before the Ottoman Connection.

2024-07-31T06:44:39Z

In the ottoman connection synopsis they said that Ahmet wanted to recover the book from the Spanish inquisition, so Cem died before the Ottoman Connection.

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	==History==		==History==
	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village.<ref name="ACTSC"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''<~~/~~ref~~>		In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]] hidden in Masyaf.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>

			The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their travel to [[Constantinople]] where they hid the [[Masyaf Key\|keys of Altaïr's library]]. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, [[Marco Polo\|Marco]].<ref name="ACTSC"/>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	[[~~File:Journal_2.png~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~250px~~\|~~left\|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal~~]]		During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem notified of its existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir of the Ottoman throne and [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>
	~~Niccolò intended to pass the journal~~ to his ~~son~~, [[~~Marco Polo~~\|~~Marco~~]]. In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the ~~[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|~~Byzantine Templars]]. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the ~~current~~ Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the mentor’s bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and ~~future [[~~Assassin ~~leader]]~~ [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with ~~the~~ [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had ~~actually~~ already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref>
			In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the mentor’s bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|their Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref>

	~~Following this,~~ the journal ~~had come in the possession of~~ the [[~~Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman~~]] ~~prince [[Cem]] - a [[Templars\|Templar]] - who shortly before his death notified his nephew [[Ahmet]] of its existence~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: ~~Recollection~~]]''</ref> Ahmet passed it to ~~[[Leandros]], a~~ [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain who headed an expedition to ~~open the [[library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] hidden beneath~~ Masyaf's fortress.<ref ~~name="ACR"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] to unify humankind by destroying all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of Masyaf's keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	~~The Mentor of the~~ [[~~Italy~~\|~~Italian]] Assassins, [[~~Ezio ~~Auditore da Firenze~~]], arrived in Masyaf in 1511, on a quest to enter the library as well. Learning from a common worker forced into serving the Templars that Leandros had the journal in his possession, Ezio sought Leandros out, and, after a long chase through Masyaf and a nearby village, the Assassin was able to kill Leandros and obtain the journal.<ref name="ACR"/>		[[File:Journal_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal]]

	Learning that the ~~[[Masyaf Keys\|~~keys~~]] needed to open~~ Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, ~~Ezio~~ set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref ~~name="ACR"~~/>		Learning that the keys of Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Auditore set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way. Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf Tazim who was then the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the Ottoman Assassins. During a discussion, Auditore showed the journal to Tazim.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	'''''The Secret Crusade'''''~~, known in~~ Italian ~~as '''~~''La Crociata Segreta''~~''',~~ was a detailed study on the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].		'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].

	==History==		==History==

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	'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].		'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]].

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	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	~~[[File:Journal 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf Tazim holding the journal]]~~
	During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]]' future [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>		During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]]' future [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>

	In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through the Templar turncoat [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman Mentor [[Ishak Pasha]], Ishak's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref>		In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through the Templar turncoat [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman Mentor [[Ishak Pasha]], Ishak's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref>

	[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio reading the journal]]		[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio reading the journal]]
	With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] in the belief that it would unify [[human]]ity by eliminating all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]], who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>		With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] in the belief that it would unify [[human]]ity by eliminating all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]], who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> Leandros kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf, who had been promoted to the Ottoman Assassins' [[Assassin leader\|leader]]. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>		Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf, who had been promoted to the Ottoman Assassins' [[Assassin leader\|leader]]. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>

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			ACR Bomb Crafting 8.png\|Ezio showing the journal to Yusuf
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	==History==		==History==
	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village.<ref name="ACTSC"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''<~~/~~ref~~>		In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad\|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]] hidden in Masyaf.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>

			The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their travel to [[Constantinople]] where they hid the [[Masyaf Key\|keys of Altaïr's library]]. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, [[Marco Polo\|Marco]].<ref name="ACTSC"/>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	[[~~File:Journal_2.png~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~250px~~\|~~left\|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal~~]]		During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars\|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem notified of its existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir of the Ottoman throne and [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref>
	~~Niccolò intended to pass the journal~~ to his ~~son~~, [[~~Marco Polo~~\|~~Marco~~]]. In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the ~~[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|~~Byzantine Templars]]. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the ~~current~~ Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the mentor’s bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and ~~future [[~~Assassin ~~leader]]~~ [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with ~~the~~ [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had ~~actually~~ already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref>
			In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the mentor’s bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|their Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref>

	~~Following this,~~ the journal ~~had come in the possession of~~ the [[~~Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman~~]] ~~prince [[Cem]] - a [[Templars\|Templar]] - who shortly before his death notified his nephew [[Ahmet]] of its existence~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: ~~Recollection~~]]''</ref> Ahmet passed it to ~~[[Leandros]], a~~ [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain who headed an expedition to ~~open the [[library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] hidden beneath~~ Masyaf's fortress.<ref ~~name="ACR"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] to unify humankind by destroying all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of Masyaf's keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy\|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref>

	~~The Mentor of the~~ [[~~Italy~~\|~~Italian]] Assassins, [[~~Ezio ~~Auditore da Firenze~~]], arrived in Masyaf in 1511, on a quest to enter the library as well. Learning from a common worker forced into serving the Templars that Leandros had the journal in his possession, Ezio sought Leandros out, and, after a long chase through Masyaf and a nearby village, the Assassin was able to kill Leandros and obtain the journal.<ref name="ACR"/>		[[File:Journal_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal]]

	Learning that the ~~[[Masyaf Keys\|~~keys~~]] needed to open~~ Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, ~~Ezio~~ set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref ~~name="ACR"~~/>		Learning that the keys of Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Auditore set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way. Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf Tazim who was then the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the Ottoman Assassins. During a discussion, Auditore showed the journal to Tazim.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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