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{{Quote|People are confused, Maria. They're lambs begging to be led. And that's what we offer: simple lives, free of worry.|Shahar to Maria Thorpe, 1192.|Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines}}
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|image = Shahar.jpg|200px
| image = Shahar.png
|affiliates = [[Templars]]
| species = [[Human]]
|death = 1192<br>[[Saint Hilarion Castle]], [[Kyrenia]], [[Cyprus|Kingdom of Cyprus]]
| affiliates = [[Templars]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines|Bloodlines]]''<br>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade|The Secret Crusade]]''}}
*[[Levantine Rite of the Templar Order|Levantine Rite]]
'''Shahar''' (unknown - 1192) was the twin brother of [[Shalim]], the son of [[Moloch]], and one of [[Armand Bouchart]]'s closest men. He was a young nobleman identical in appearance and dress to his brother.
| death = 1192<br>[[Kyrenia]], [[Cyprus|Kingdom of Cyprus]]
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'''Shahar''' (died 1192) was the twin brother of [[Shalim]], the son of [[Moloch]], and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Shahar was first seen giving a speech to the people of [[Kyrenia]], mistaken by [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] as Shalim. Shahar told his audience of Armand Bouchart's wishes and the consequences for those who did not obey. After his speech, Shahar made his way into [[Saint Hilarion Castle]], disappearing. Altaïr, having found a quick route into the castle by a group of courtesans [[Maria Thorpe]] among them – followed Shahar inside.
Shahar was first seen giving a speech to the [[Civilians|citizens]] of [[Kyrenia]], mistaken by [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] as Shalim. Shahar told his audience of [[Armand Bouchart]]'s wishes and the consequences for those who did not obey. After his speech, Shahar made his way into [[Saint Hilarion Castle]], disappearing. Altaïr, having found a quick route into the castle by following a group of [[courtesans]], with [[Maria Thorpe]] disguised among them.<ref name="ACBL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''</ref>


===Death===
===Death===
Inside the castle, Maria interrogated Shahar about the [[New World Order|Templars' goal]] and an [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], soon to be disrupted by the intruding [[Assassins|Assassin]]. At that point, as Shalim joined Shahar, Altaïr discovered that they were in fact twin brothers, and not the same person as he had believed them to be.
Inside the castle, Maria interrogated Shahar about the [[New World Order|Templars' goal]] and an [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], soon to be disrupted by the intruding [[Assassins|Assassin]]. At that point, as Shalim joined Shahar, Altaïr discovered that they were in fact twin brothers, and not the same person as he had believed them to be.<ref name="ACBL"/>


Maria fled shortly after, leaving the brothers to fight against the lone Assassin. As adept swordsmen, Shalim and Shahar were confident they would quickly overwhelm their opponent. However, Altaïr, in his rage and frustration by the betrayal he had to endure, kept fighting for his life, eventually slaying the twins.
Maria fled shortly after, leaving the Assassin to fight the brothers alone. As adept [[Swords|swordsmen]], Shalim and Shahar were confident they would quickly overwhelm their opponent. However, Altaïr was able to defeat both of them eventually, and escaped the Saint Hilarion Castle by performing a [[Leap of Faith]], shortly after.<ref name="ACBL"/>


==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and traits==
In contrast to his brother, Shahar was a very calm, well-studied, and religious man. He was truly loyal to the [[Templars|Templar]] idea of a perfect world. Altaïr did not know about Shahar until the very moment he appeared to combat the Assassin alongside his brother.
In contrast to his brother, Shahar was a very calm, well-studied, and religious man. He was truly loyal to the Templar idea of a perfect world. Altaïr did not know about Shahar until the very moment the two brothers joined forces to combat the Assassin.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Shahar is a variant of the name Shachar, שַׁחַר, meaning "dawn" in Hebrew.
*Shahar is a variant of the name Shachar, שַׁחַר, meaning "dawn" in Hebrew.
*In the ancient Canaanite religion, Shahar and Shalim were twin deities - the gods of dawn and dusk respectively.
*In the ancient Canaanite religion, Shahar and Shalim were twin deities, the gods of dawn and dusk respectively.
*Shahar's practice of [[dual-wielding]] a sword and a [[Short blades|dagger]] was also utilized by his brother, as well as the 18th-century Templar, [[Shay Cormac]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Shalim and Shahar assassination.jpg|Altaïr assassinating Shalim and Shahar
Investigate Crusader Outpost 2.png|Shahar speaking to the people of Kyrenia
Assault Shalim and Shahar 2.png|Shahar explaining the Templars' true motives to Maria
Assault Shalim and Shahar 6.png|Altaïr fighting the brothers
Assault Shalim and Shahar 7.png|Altaïr assassinating Shahar
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 25 May 2026

"People are confused, Maria. They're lambs begging to be led. And that's what we offer: simple lives, free of worry."
―Shahar to Maria Thorpe, 1192.[src]

Shahar (died 1192) was the twin brother of Shalim, the son of Moloch, and a member of the Templar Order.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Shahar was first seen giving a speech to the citizens of Kyrenia, mistaken by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad as Shalim. Shahar told his audience of Armand Bouchart's wishes and the consequences for those who did not obey. After his speech, Shahar made his way into Saint Hilarion Castle, disappearing. Altaïr, having found a quick route into the castle by following a group of courtesans, with Maria Thorpe disguised among them.[1]

Death[edit | edit source]

Inside the castle, Maria interrogated Shahar about the Templars' goal and an Apple of Eden, soon to be disrupted by the intruding Assassin. At that point, as Shalim joined Shahar, Altaïr discovered that they were in fact twin brothers, and not the same person as he had believed them to be.[1]

Maria fled shortly after, leaving the Assassin to fight the brothers alone. As adept swordsmen, Shalim and Shahar were confident they would quickly overwhelm their opponent. However, Altaïr was able to defeat both of them eventually, and escaped the Saint Hilarion Castle by performing a Leap of Faith, shortly after.[1]

Personality and traits[edit | edit source]

In contrast to his brother, Shahar was a very calm, well-studied, and religious man. He was truly loyal to the Templar idea of a perfect world. Altaïr did not know about Shahar until the very moment the two brothers joined forces to combat the Assassin.[2]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Shahar is a variant of the name Shachar, שַׁחַר, meaning "dawn" in Hebrew.
  • In the ancient Canaanite religion, Shahar and Shalim were twin deities, the gods of dawn and dusk respectively.
  • Shahar's practice of dual-wielding a sword and a dagger was also utilized by his brother, as well as the 18th-century Templar, Shay Cormac.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]