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'''Basil I''' ([[Greece|Greek]]: Βασίλειος ὁ Μακεδών, Basíleios ō Makedṓn; 811 – 886) was [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Emperor]] from 867 to 886.  
'''Basil I''', also known as '''Basil the Macedonian''' ([[Greece|Greek]]: Βασίλειος ὁ Μακεδών, Basíleios ō Makedṓn; 811 – 886) was [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Emperor]] from 867 to 886.  


==Biography==
==Biography==
Originally a peasant from the theme of [[Makedonia]], Basil I entered the court of [[Michael III]] and eventually rose in both influence and power, becoming Michael's favourite courtier and chamberlain. In 867, Basil I was crowned co-emperor<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Basil I}}</ref> and later with aid from the [[Order of the Ancients]], he had Michael assassinated and thus became sole emperor of the empire.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Golden City]]'' — Chapter 1</ref>
===Early life===
Originally a peasant from the theme of [[Makedonia]], Basil entered the court of [[Michael III]] and eventually rose in both influence and power, becoming Michael's favourite courtier and chamberlain. In 867, Basil I was crowned co-emperor;<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Basil I}}</ref> influenced by the [[Order of the Ancients]], he later had Michael assassinated to become the sole ruler of the empire.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Golden City]]'' – Chapter 1</ref>


===Working with the Order of the Ancients===
===Working with the Order of the Ancients===
Within the same year, due to the Order's influence, he began to suspect his son [[Leo VI the Wise|Leo]] to be the child of his predecessor and planned to have him killed.<ref name="Chapter 4">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 4</ref> From his beliefs, he became quite callous with his son, even going as far as breaking the boy's arm after an attempted [[archer]]y demonstration.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 16</ref> Despite many instances, Leo managed to survive near-death events.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 5</ref> However, the emperor continued to enlist the Order to secretly murder his son. His latest attempt involved letting [[Snake|viper]]s loose in Leo's room, but fortunately, the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Hytham]] killed them and saved the boy while undercover as [[Varangian]] guard.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 8</ref>
Within the same year, due to the Order's influence, Basil began to suspect his son [[Leo VI the Wise|Leo]] to be the child of his predecessor and planned to have him killed.<ref name="Chapter 4">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 4</ref> From his beliefs, he became quite callous with his son, even going as far as breaking the boy's arm after an attempted [[archer]]y demonstration.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 16</ref> Despite many attempts on his life, Leo managed to survive every time.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 5</ref> However, the emperor continued to enlist the Order to secretly murder his son. His latest attempt involved letting [[Snake|viper]]s loose in Leo's room, but fortunately the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Hytham]] killed them and saved the boy while undercover as [[Varangian]] guard.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 8</ref>


In response, Basil had Hytham brought before him while the Varangian guard [[Thyra (Eagle Clan)|Thyra]] brought Leo as well. Initially thanking Hytham, the emperor angrily ordered Leo to offer his thanks, then coerced the boy to apologize for leaving the door open to the vipers. Baffling Hytham, Basil stated his work did not go unnoticed and implicitly threatened him before dismissing his audience.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 9</ref> Realizing Hytham as a problem, he asked the Order to kill him. This led the Order to hire the Varangian guard [[Steros]] and another man to kill him in his sleep, only for Hytham to foil the attempt by killing Steros and scaring his accomplice away.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 14</ref>
In response, Basil had Hytham brought before him while the Varangian guard [[Thyra (Eagle Clan)|Thyra]] brought Leo as well. Initially thanking Hytham, the emperor angrily ordered Leo to offer his thanks, then coerced the boy to apologize for leaving the door open to the vipers. Baffling Hytham, Basil stated his work did not go unnoticed and implicitly threatened him before dismissing his audience.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 9</ref> Realizing Hytham was a problem, Basil asked the Order to kill him. This led the Order to hire the Varangian guard [[Steros]] and another man to murder him in his sleep, only for Hytham to foil the attempt by killing Steros and scaring his accomplice away.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 14</ref>


Basil and the Order tried another attempt as they planned an invasion of attackers from the Order to find and kill Leo and his nurse [[Anna (nurse)|Anna]].<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 16</ref> To plan ahead, the Order enlisted Leo's tutor [[Theodore]], who provided the location and even [[poison]]ed the guards near the children's wing of the emperor's palace.<ref name="Chapter 17">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 17</ref> However, their efforts were thwarted by Thyra, Hytham, and [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], Hytham's [[mentor]] and a [[Master Assassin]].<ref name="Chapter 16" /> After further investigation by the three allies, they discovered Theodore's role in the assassination attempt, which Thyra later told Empress [[Eudocia Ingerina]].<ref name="Chapter 17" /><ref name="Chapter 22">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 22</ref>
Basil and the Order tried another attempt as they orchestrated an attack on the Imperial Palace to find and kill Leo and his nurse [[Anna (nurse)|Anna]].<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 16</ref> Planning ahead, the Order enlisted Leo's tutor [[Theodore]], who provided the location and even [[poison]]ed the guards near the children's wing of the emperor's palace.<ref name="Chapter 17">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 17</ref> However, their efforts were thwarted by Thyra, Hytham, and [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], Hytham's mentor and a [[Master Assassin|Master Hidden One]].<ref name="Chapter 16" /> After further investigation by the three allies, they discovered Theodore's role in the assassination attempt, which Thyra later told Empress [[Eudocia Ingerina]] of.<ref name="Chapter 17" /><ref name="Chapter 22">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 22</ref>


Hoping to cover his tracks, Basil immediately ordered Theodore's execution.<ref name="Chapter 22" /> In order to avoid the rumors and speculation of the attempts against Leo, Basil orchestrated a family outing in [[Philopation]]. While his imperial family sat and had a picnic, he and his favorites left to [[Hunting|hunt]] for [[Wolf|wolves]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 24</ref> To build his reputation among the people, he also planned a chariot race within the [[Hippodrome of Constantinople|Hippodrome]], even putting rumors out of himself racing within the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 26</ref> After a day of preparation, Basil and his family arrived at the Hippodrome and then he addressed the crowd and ensured his part in the races.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 27</ref>
Hoping to cover his tracks, Basil immediately ordered Theodore's execution.<ref name="Chapter 22" /> In order to avoid the rumors and speculation of the attempts against Leo, Basil orchestrated a family outing in [[Philopation]]. While his family sat and had a picnic, he and his favorites left to [[Hunting|hunt]] for [[Wolf|wolves]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 24</ref> To build his reputation among the people, he also planned a chariot race within the [[Hippodrome of Constantinople|Hippodrome]], even spreading rumors that he would be personally taking part in the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 26</ref> After a day of preparation, Basil and his family arrived at the Hippodrome, where the emperor addressed the crowd and confirmed his part in the race.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 27</ref>


After some upsets between the green and blue teams, the crowd became too hostile. Once Basil entered the race himself, the crowd fixated on him while his competitors began to crowd each other to give the emperor space. Once the race began, the emperor was in the lead.<ref name="Chapter 28">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 28</ref> However, after Basim threw a spike within the second lap,<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 30</ref> Basil lost control of the cart and suffered a mishap. At the moment, the Order, orchestrated by their leader [[Isaac]], tried to assassinate Leo again.<ref name="Chapter 28" /> Although chaos erupted, Leo was ultimately saved by his former head of security [[Justin]] while Thyra, Basim, and Hytham eliminated the remaining Order members, including Isaac.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' — Chapter 29</ref> Seeing both Leo and Justin hailed as heroes, Basil terminated his relationship with the Order while he dealt with new political and military issues.<ref name="Chapter 30" />
After some upsets between the green and blue teams, the crowd became hostile. Once Basil entered the race, the crowd fixated on him while his competitors began to crowd each other to give the emperor space. Shortly after the race began, the emperor was in the lead.<ref name="Chapter 28">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 28</ref> However, after Basim threw a spike within the second lap,<ref name="Chapter 30">''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 30</ref> Basil lost control of the cart and suffered a mishap. At that moment, the Order, led by [[Isaac]], launched an attack and tried to capture Leo.<ref name="Chapter 28" />
 
Although chaos erupted, Leo was ultimately saved by his former head of security, [[Justin]], while Thyra, Basim, and Hytham eliminated the Order members, including Isaac.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Golden City'' – Chapter 29</ref> Seeing both Leo and Justin hailed as heroes, Basil terminated his relationship with the Order while he dealt with new political and military issues.<ref name="Chapter 30" />


===Later life===
===Later life===
Throughout the rest of his reign, Basil made great work to gain the influence of both its citizens and the {{Wiki|Eastern Orthodox Church}}, giving the latter with much donations as well as gifting priests in [[Constantinople]] with expensive gifts. Basil also worked to restore and maintain relations with [[Rome]] and [[Papacy|Pope]] {{Wiki|Pope John VIII|John VIII}} by providing them with precious goods obtained from trading with [[Dublin]] in [[Ireland]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Overseas Trading]]: [[Dublin's Reach]]</ref>
Throughout the rest of his reign, Basil went to great lengths to gain the influence of both Byzantine citizens and the {{Wiki|Eastern Orthodox Church}}, giving the latter many donations and gifting priests in [[Constantinople]] expensive presents. Basil also worked to restore and maintain relations with [[Rome]] and [[Papacy|Pope]] {{Wiki|Pope John VIII|John VIII}} by providing them with precious goods obtained from trading with [[Dublin]] in [[Ireland]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Overseas Trading]]: [[Dublin's Reach]]</ref>


==Appearances==
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Basil I, also known as Basil the Macedonian (Greek: Βασίλειος ὁ Μακεδών, Basíleios ō Makedṓn; 811 – 886) was Byzantine Emperor from 867 to 886.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Originally a peasant from the theme of Makedonia, Basil entered the court of Michael III and eventually rose in both influence and power, becoming Michael's favourite courtier and chamberlain. In 867, Basil I was crowned co-emperor;[1] influenced by the Order of the Ancients, he later had Michael assassinated to become the sole ruler of the empire.[2]

Working with the Order of the Ancients[edit | edit source]

Within the same year, due to the Order's influence, Basil began to suspect his son Leo to be the child of his predecessor and planned to have him killed.[3] From his beliefs, he became quite callous with his son, even going as far as breaking the boy's arm after an attempted archery demonstration.[4] Despite many attempts on his life, Leo managed to survive every time.[5] However, the emperor continued to enlist the Order to secretly murder his son. His latest attempt involved letting vipers loose in Leo's room, but fortunately the Hidden One Hytham killed them and saved the boy while undercover as Varangian guard.[6]

In response, Basil had Hytham brought before him while the Varangian guard Thyra brought Leo as well. Initially thanking Hytham, the emperor angrily ordered Leo to offer his thanks, then coerced the boy to apologize for leaving the door open to the vipers. Baffling Hytham, Basil stated his work did not go unnoticed and implicitly threatened him before dismissing his audience.[7] Realizing Hytham was a problem, Basil asked the Order to kill him. This led the Order to hire the Varangian guard Steros and another man to murder him in his sleep, only for Hytham to foil the attempt by killing Steros and scaring his accomplice away.[8]

Basil and the Order tried another attempt as they orchestrated an attack on the Imperial Palace to find and kill Leo and his nurse Anna.[9] Planning ahead, the Order enlisted Leo's tutor Theodore, who provided the location and even poisoned the guards near the children's wing of the emperor's palace.[10] However, their efforts were thwarted by Thyra, Hytham, and Basim ibn Ishaq, Hytham's mentor and a Master Hidden One.[9] After further investigation by the three allies, they discovered Theodore's role in the assassination attempt, which Thyra later told Empress Eudocia Ingerina of.[10][11]

Hoping to cover his tracks, Basil immediately ordered Theodore's execution.[11] In order to avoid the rumors and speculation of the attempts against Leo, Basil orchestrated a family outing in Philopation. While his family sat and had a picnic, he and his favorites left to hunt for wolves.[12] To build his reputation among the people, he also planned a chariot race within the Hippodrome, even spreading rumors that he would be personally taking part in the event.[13] After a day of preparation, Basil and his family arrived at the Hippodrome, where the emperor addressed the crowd and confirmed his part in the race.[14]

After some upsets between the green and blue teams, the crowd became hostile. Once Basil entered the race, the crowd fixated on him while his competitors began to crowd each other to give the emperor space. Shortly after the race began, the emperor was in the lead.[15] However, after Basim threw a spike within the second lap,[16] Basil lost control of the cart and suffered a mishap. At that moment, the Order, led by Isaac, launched an attack and tried to capture Leo.[15]

Although chaos erupted, Leo was ultimately saved by his former head of security, Justin, while Thyra, Basim, and Hytham eliminated the Order members, including Isaac.[17] Seeing both Leo and Justin hailed as heroes, Basil terminated his relationship with the Order while he dealt with new political and military issues.[16]

Later life[edit | edit source]

Throughout the rest of his reign, Basil went to great lengths to gain the influence of both Byzantine citizens and the Eastern Orthodox Church, giving the latter many donations and gifting priests in Constantinople expensive presents. Basil also worked to restore and maintain relations with Rome and Pope John VIII by providing them with precious goods obtained from trading with Dublin in Ireland.[18]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Basil I on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 1
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 4
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 16
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 5
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 8
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 9
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 14
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 16
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 17
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 22
  12. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 24
  13. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 26
  14. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 27
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 28
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 30
  17. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Golden City – Chapter 29
  18. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Overseas Trading: Dublin's Reach

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