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{{Quote|Never make eye contact, always look occupied, stay relaxed.|Al Mualim teaching a | {{Quote|Never make eye contact, always look occupied, stay relaxed.|[[Al Mualim]] teaching a young [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] the method of eavesdropping.|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}} | ||
'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[investigation]] used by [[Assassins]] | [[File:AC1 Altair Eavesdrop.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr eavesdropping on a target in Damascus]] | ||
'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[investigation]] used by [[Assassins]] in order to learn secrets of vital importance without being noticed. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | ===Middle Ages=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:ACMir Gilded Butterflies 9.png|thumb|250px|left|Basim eavesdropping on Qabiha and a perfume merchant]] | ||
In the 9th century, Hidden Ones such as [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] could eavesdrop on unsuspecting targets by sitting on a nearby bench, within earshot of the targets, so they could hear their conversation. If the targets were to begin moving during the eavesdropping process, the Hidden Ones could tail them discreetly.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> In one notable instance, Basim eavesdropped on a perfume [[merchant]] and the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was secretly the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]], in order to uncover information about one of his targets, [[Ning]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Gilded Butterflies]]</ref> | |||
For [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]], eavesdropping functioned almost identically. By positioning themselves on a nearby bench, so they would appear as nothing more than ordinary [[civilian]]s, Assassins like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] could overhear short conversations between their target and another person, uncovering valuable tidbits of information about any upcoming [[assassination]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | |||
===Renaissance=== | |||
During the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], Assassins would tail [[Templars]] or other targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | |||
[[File:Arsenal Infiltration 5.png|thumb|250px|Ezio eavesdropping on the Byzantine Templars]] | |||
During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their targets.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> There were also instances when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop on targets without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> | |||
===Sengoku period=== | |||
In late [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], the Assassin and ''[[Ninja|kunoichi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could eavesdrop on targets from around corners, while sitting in a crouched position.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> | |||
===Golden Age of Piracy=== | |||
In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] and eventual Assassin [[Edward Kenway]] could eavesdrop on targets so long as he was within earshot distance of them. Unlike Altaïr or Ezio, Edward's targets rarely stood in one place for long, requiring him to tail them, be it by following them on the rooftops, [[blending]] in with civilians, or other means.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | |||
[[File:Travelling Salesman 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Edward and Mary eavesdropping on Prins and Torres]] | |||
[[File: | Notably, in 1717, Edward and his friend [[Mary Read]] had to tail the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and the slaver [[Laurens Prins]] while they walked around [[Kingston]] discussing the [[Sage]] [[Bartholomew Roberts]] that Prins had in his employment, as well as various other topics.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Traveling Salesman]]</ref> In 1725, Edward again resorted to eavesdropping to uncover the plans of the businessmen [[Alan Jacob]], [[Jan van Aert]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]], who met at [[St. Dominic's Church]] in [[Macau]] to discuss strategies to sabotage their mutual rival, [[Lee Huiyin|Madam Lee]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13|Episode 13]]</ref> | ||
===Colonial America=== | |||
During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Templars [[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Shay Cormac]] could eavesdrop in a manner similar to Edward: by staying within close proximity of their targets while tailing them.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> During the [[American Revolutionary War]], Haytham's son, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], could also eavesdrop in an identical manner.<ref name="AC3"/> | |||
During | ===French Revolution=== | ||
During the [[French Revolution]], the Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] eavesdropped on his targets on several occasions. Most notably, in 1791, he eavesdropped on a meeting between the Templar Grand Master [[François-Thomas Germain]] and his followers at the [[Hôtel de Beauvais]], where they discussed their plans to influence the course of the revolution and kill [[Élise de la Serre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Jacobin Club]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', if Altaïr was being chased by guards, they could disrupt his chances of eavesdropping on a target | *In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', if Altaïr was being chased by guards, they could disrupt his chances of eavesdropping on a target by making them flee. However, Altaïr could eavesdrop once more after he had lost the guards, since his targets would return to the area and resume their conversation. | ||
*Once Altaïr had | *Once Altaïr had begun an eavesdropping mission, regardless of how far he was from the target, he could hear the conversation with equal clarity, as though he were standing right next to the target. | ||
*Generally, targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' walked faster and were more vigilant than targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', whenever Ezio was tailing them. | *Generally, targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' walked faster and were more vigilant than targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', whenever Ezio was tailing them. | ||
*There was a minor instance in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' where Altaïr could eavesdrop on three guards in [[Kantara Castle]], even though the skill wasn't present in the game. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
Follow money 3.png|Ezio eavesdropping on a meeting in Rome | |||
ACFT - Edward spying on rival meeting.png|Edward eavesdropping on Madam Lee's rivals | |||
ACIII-Surgeon 9.png|Haytham eavesdropping on a group of soldiers | |||
</gallery> | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:12, 25 May 2026
- "Never make eye contact, always look occupied, stay relaxed."
- ―Al Mualim teaching a young Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad the method of eavesdropping.[src]
Eavesdropping was a form of investigation used by Assassins in order to learn secrets of vital importance without being noticed.
History[edit | edit source]
Middle Ages[edit | edit source]
In the 9th century, Hidden Ones such as Basim ibn Ishaq could eavesdrop on unsuspecting targets by sitting on a nearby bench, within earshot of the targets, so they could hear their conversation. If the targets were to begin moving during the eavesdropping process, the Hidden Ones could tail them discreetly.[1] In one notable instance, Basim eavesdropped on a perfume merchant and the royal concubine Qabiha, who was secretly the Ra's Al-Af'a of the Order of the Ancients, in order to uncover information about one of his targets, Ning.[2]
For Levantine Assassins during the Third Crusade, eavesdropping functioned almost identically. By positioning themselves on a nearby bench, so they would appear as nothing more than ordinary civilians, Assassins like Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad could overhear short conversations between their target and another person, uncovering valuable tidbits of information about any upcoming assassination.[3]
Renaissance[edit | edit source]
During the Italian Renaissance, Assassins would tail Templars or other targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.[4][5]
During his time in Constantinople, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, as Mentor of the Italian Assassins, would work with his forthcoming Master Assassins to find out more information about their targets.[6] There were also instances when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop on targets without being noticed, such as the riot at the Harbor of Theodosius.[7][8]
Sengoku period[edit | edit source]
In late Sengoku period Japan, the Assassin and kunoichi Fujibayashi Naoe could eavesdrop on targets from around corners, while sitting in a crouched position.[9]
Golden Age of Piracy[edit | edit source]
In the early 18th century, the pirate and eventual Assassin Edward Kenway could eavesdrop on targets so long as he was within earshot distance of them. Unlike Altaïr or Ezio, Edward's targets rarely stood in one place for long, requiring him to tail them, be it by following them on the rooftops, blending in with civilians, or other means.[10]
Notably, in 1717, Edward and his friend Mary Read had to tail the Templar Grand Master Laureano de Torres y Ayala and the slaver Laurens Prins while they walked around Kingston discussing the Sage Bartholomew Roberts that Prins had in his employment, as well as various other topics.[11] In 1725, Edward again resorted to eavesdropping to uncover the plans of the businessmen Alan Jacob, Jan van Aert, and Sun, who met at St. Dominic's Church in Macau to discuss strategies to sabotage their mutual rival, Madam Lee.[12]
Colonial America[edit | edit source]
During the Seven Years' War, the Templars Haytham Kenway and Shay Cormac could eavesdrop in a manner similar to Edward: by staying within close proximity of their targets while tailing them.[13][14] During the American Revolutionary War, Haytham's son, the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton, could also eavesdrop in an identical manner.[13]
French Revolution[edit | edit source]
During the French Revolution, the Assassin Arno Dorian eavesdropped on his targets on several occasions. Most notably, in 1791, he eavesdropped on a meeting between the Templar Grand Master François-Thomas Germain and his followers at the Hôtel de Beauvais, where they discussed their plans to influence the course of the revolution and kill Élise de la Serre.[15]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- In Assassin's Creed, if Altaïr was being chased by guards, they could disrupt his chances of eavesdropping on a target by making them flee. However, Altaïr could eavesdrop once more after he had lost the guards, since his targets would return to the area and resume their conversation.
- Once Altaïr had begun an eavesdropping mission, regardless of how far he was from the target, he could hear the conversation with equal clarity, as though he were standing right next to the target.
- Generally, targets in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed: Revelations walked faster and were more vigilant than targets in Assassin's Creed II, whenever Ezio was tailing them.
- There was a minor instance in Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines where Altaïr could eavesdrop on three guards in Kantara Castle, even though the skill wasn't present in the game.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
-
Ezio eavesdropping on a meeting in Rome -
Edward eavesdropping on Madam Lee's rivals -
Haytham eavesdropping on a group of soldiers
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Gilded Butterflies
- ↑ Assassin's Creed
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – The Arsenal Gates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Arsenal Infiltration
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Traveling Salesman
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 13
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Jacobin Club
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