The '''Incense Road''' was an ancient network of land and sea routes trading routes that linked [[Arabia]] to the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] world, driven by the strong demand for frankincense from Oman.<ref name= "DB Incense Road">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Incense Road]]</ref> The land route flourished between the 3rd century BCE and 2nd century CE,<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Incense trade route}}</ref> being later superseded by transport through the [[Red Sea]].<ref name= "DB Incense Road"/> The [[Al-Ula Valley]] was long considered a mandatory stop along the route, due to its geographic position, availability of water and food produced at the [[AlUla Oasis|local oasis]].<ref name= "DB Merchant">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Life of a Merchant]]</ref><ref name= "DB Incense Road"/>
During the first millennium BCE, both Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms at the valley took advantage of the region's placement along the Incense Road to develop their civilizations, with inspiration from their trading partners, namely the [[Levant]], [[Egypt]], [[Mesopotamia]],<ref name= "DB Civilizations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Dadanite/Lihyanite & Nabataean Civilizations]]</ref> and [[Greece]], influencing their culture.<ref name= "DB Sanctuary">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Sanctuary Ruins]]</ref> After the [[Nabataean Kingdom]] took over the region and established their regional authority at [[Hegra]] by the middle of the 1st century BCE,<ref name= "DB Civilizations"/> it became an essential stop on the route,<ref name= "DB Hegra">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Hegra]]</ref> allowing the [[Nabataeans]] to make a fortune from caravan trade.<ref name= "DB Incense Road"/>
Though the road receives its name from frankincense, it was not the only good traded, and other items hailing from locations much further than Arabia,<ref name= "DB Incense Road"/> such as [[India]] and the Horn of [[Africa]] also found purchase by the caravans, with spices, [[precious stone]]s, [[pearl]]s, [[silk]], [[gold]] and even [[Slavery|enslaved people]] being traded bought and sold.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Incense trade route}}</ref>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
*''[[Echoes of History]] – Valley of Memory''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Arabia]]
[[Category:Economy]]
=Hind=
{{Era|Individuals}}
[[File:ACMir DB Hind.png|thumb|250px|Hind]]
'''Hind''' was a woman active in [[Al-Ula]] during the 860s. Once married to a prosperous merchant, his sudden death forced her to manage her family's business in order to insure a good life for her two sons.<ref name= "DB Hind">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Hind]]</ref>
==Biography==
After her husband passed and was buried, Hind sent her two young sons to stay with relatives, believing herself to not be the company they deserved due to her grief. She visited her husband's grave at [[AlUla Cemetery]], staying there for a prolonged period of time until she was startled by an [[Enkidu|eagle]] landing on the gravestone before her. The eagle's owner, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], apologized for the incident and offered to escort her to her home, which she accepted. While they walked, she spoke about her life and her recent loss, giving him the advice to ask the [[Dervis|heavier man]] who she had seen with him at the cemetery about chest pains and heart flutters, considering that her husband had suffered such ailments often during the previous year.
Upon arriving at the [[Warehouses|complex]] that included both her home and her husband's warehouse, Hind saw the robbers' mark painted upon a wall, and turned to Basim, asking that he infiltrate the location and retrieve a small wooden case holding her husband's portrait from the building. He soon returned with the requested item, much to her relief, and, knowing that the robbers usually killed any witnesses, asked him to escort her to [[Nimlot's Estate]], hoping that the [[Nimlot|merchant]] would take her in. During their trek, she told Basim all she knew about the robbers and the man she suspected to be their leader, [['Abis]]. At the estate's entrance, she asked one last favor of Basim, to bring any stolen items retrieved from the robbers to her, so that she could return them to their rightful owners, thinking of it as a way she could oppose the criminals while also being cautious. She then met with Nimlot and explained what had happened, being welcomed under his roof, and she would later send word for her children to join her there.<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref>
Basim managed to retrieve a number of stolen items from the robbers' caches and returned them to Hind, who, in turn, gave them back to the people of Al-Ula and gave Basim a talisman as a reward.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref> After Basim dealt with the robbers and despite her grief, Hind began managing her family's trading ventures to secure their future. Due to never hesitating to aid neighbors in need, even when dealing with her own hardships, she became known throughout Al-Ula for her compassion.<ref name= "DB Hind"/>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
=AlUla Market=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|AlUla Market]]
'''AlUla Market''' was an open air market in [[Al-Ula]], northwest of the [[Masjid Al'Itham]] mosque.
==History==
In the 860s, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] visited the market to gather information on his [[Ishaq ibn Khalid|father]]'s whereabouts, following the advice of [[Nimlot]], who called it the "heartbeat of AlUla".<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref> There, he spoke with a merchant, who warned him against venturing towards a section of the market where illicit business occured. Having seen one of the robbers he sought leaving such location, he followed the man out of the market.<ref name= "Wares and Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Wares and Shadows]]</ref>
'''Al-Banat Mountain''' is a sandstone necropolis in south [[Hegra]].
==History==
The necropolis contains 29 tombs carved during the first century CE, having been popular with local notables. These tombs, visible from the city of [[Al-Ula]], had many noteworthy sculptural elements, with their triangular pediments presenting animals, such as eagles, snakes, and fish, as well as mythological creatures, such as [[Medusa]], a gorgon from Greek myth.<ref name= "DB Al-Banat">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: City Surrounded by the Dead]]</ref>
After rescuing his father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid|Ishaq]], from the clutches of [[Nimlot]] at the [[Roman Fort Ruins]], [[Basim ibn Ishaq|Basim]] made camp at [[Ithlib Mountain]]. Ishaq, suffering from memory issues, believed he was in [[Samarra]] about to leave his young son behind and wished to see the sunrise one last time near a tomb similar to the ones in [[Al-Ula Valley]]. Deciding against breaking the illusion, Basim offered to accompany Ishaq to the tomb, leading him to Al-Banat to watch the sunrise together one last time. Ishaq then said goodbye, walking off into the sands.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref>
At the site, Basim also recovered a paper containing ''Hams Al-hijara'' (Whispers of the Stones), an oud melody,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref> as well as a stolen item from one of the robbers' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
'''Ithlib Mountain''' is a sandstone mountain located in eastern [[Hegra]], [[Al-Ula Valley]].
==History==
During the {{Wiki|Nabataean Kingdom|Nabataean period}}, the mountain was carved to include many sacred and functional spaces, such as niches made to house betyls (rectangular stones symbolizing Nabataean deities) and a large room meant for meetings, banquets and ritual feastings. The complex also included a system of channels, cisterns and reservoirs to supply water to Ithlib.<ref name= "DB Ithlib Mountain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Rites of Passage]]</ref>
After rescuing his father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid|Ishaq]], from the clutches of [[Nimlot]] at the [[Roman Fort Ruins]], [[Basim ibn Ishaq|Basim]] made camp at Ithlib Mountain. Ishaq, suffering from memory issues, believed he was in [[Samarra]] about to leave his young son behind and wished to see the sunrise one last time near a tomb similar to the ones in [[Al-Ula Valley]]. Deciding against breaking the illusion, Basim offered to accompany Ishaq to the tomb, leading him to the [[Al-Banat Mountain]] necropolis to watch the sunrise together.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref> At the site, Basim also recovered a paper containing ''Ya Atlal Al-Ams'' (O Remains of Yesterday), an oud melody.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Warehouses=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Warehouses]]
The '''Warehouses''' were a collection of trading depots and residential buildings located in [[Southern Wilds]], [[Al-Ula Valley]], near the border with the [[AlUla Oasis|Oasis]]. Among its buildings, it included the house of [[Hind]], as well as her husband's warehouse.<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref>
==History==
In the 860s, the location was invaded by robbers, who took a [[Hind's servant|servant]] hostage while searching for Hind's husband's valuables after his passing. Hind, having noticed their mark painted on a wall, asked [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] to infiltrate the location and retrieve a small wooden case with her late husband's portrait inside. Basim entered the complex, freed the servant and retrieved the portrait before meeting again with Hind and escorted her to a safer [[Nimlot's Estate|place]].<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain"/>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=AlUla Cemetery=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|AlUla Cemetery]]
'''AlUla Cemetery''' was a cemetery west of the [[Travelers' Camp]] in [[Southern Wilds]], [[Al-Ula Valley]].
==History==
In the 860s, the cemetery was visited by [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] and [[Dervis]], who sought to learn if Basim's father [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]] was alive or not, by seeking a grave with his name. Having found no such tomb, the attention of the pair was caught by a cry from a [[Hind|woman]] nearby, who had been startled by [[Enkidu]] landing on her husband's gravestone. Basim apologized and offered to accompany the widow home while Dervis returned to the Travelers' Camp to seek word of Ishaq.<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref>
Later, Basim returned to the site and recovered a stolen item from one of the robbers' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=The Blue House=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|The Blue House]]
'''The Blue House''' was the residence of [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]] in the [[Farmer's Quarter]] of [[AlUla Oasis]].
==History==
In the 860s, robbers under the command of [[Nimlot]] invaded the house and kidnapped Ishaq to use him in a plot against [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], his son.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref> A short time later, after learning of the house's location and escaping from [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]],<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref> Basim entered the building looking for Ishaq. Finding the place ransacked, he investigated further, though was waylaid from his objective by a number of objects that reminded him of his childhood. While pondering over a book of bedtime songs on the upper floor of the house, Basim was surprised by [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid]] [[soldier]]s entering the home to pretend to investigate the disappearance, as they would not dare oppose the robbers. He then left the house and set off for [[Ramm Valley]], based on information he obtained eavesdropping on the guards.<ref name= "House of Memories">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[House of Memories]]</ref>
'''Nimlot's Estate''' was an opulent farmhouse belonging to the merchant [[Nimlot]], located in southeast [[AlUla Oasis]].
==History==
In the 860s, after the robbers took over the [[Warehouses]], [[Hind]], whose house was part of the complex, requested [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] take her to Nimlot's Estate for her own protection, as the thieves were known to eliminate witnesses. There, Nimlot welcomed Hind in, sending some of his men to guard her home, and she would later send word for her children to join her there.<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref>
In the nearby palm farm, Basim recovered a stolen item from one of the robbers' hidden caches. After retrieving all items he could find, Basim returned them to Hind at the estate, who, in turn, gave them back to their rightful owners.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=AlUla Oasis=
{{Era|Locations}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|AlUla Oasis]]
'''AlUla Oasis''' is a region covering over 200 hectares of the greater [[Al-Ula Valley]],<ref name= "DB AlUla Oasis">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: AlUla Oasis]]</ref> being part of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] in the 9th century. It was to the east of [[Al-Ula]] and surrounded by the [[Southern Wilds]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref> Inhabitants of Al-Ula would often relocate to family farms at the oasis during the summer, as it was cooler.<ref name= "DB Oasis Irrigation">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Oasis Irrigation and Flora]]</ref>
==History==
The region's high water table and soil fertility led to the development of cultivated oases since ancient times,<ref name= "DB Oasis Irrigation"/><ref name= "DB AlUla Oasis"/> with the Dadanites, Lihyanites, and Nabataeans having dug a number of wells to access the fresh water.<ref name= "DB Oasis Life">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Oasis Life]]</ref>
Composed of both open fields and walled gardens<ref name= "DB AlUla Oasis"/> with elevated walkways, the oases produced wheat and barley in winter and dates in late summer and early autumn. Under the Nabataean Kingdom, cotton was also cultivated.<ref name= "DB Oasis Irrigation"/> From the early 8th century CE, already under [[Islam]]ic control, came the implementation of an underground qanat system which made it possible to carry water from the aquifer to the fields, where it was then distributed among the plots through surface channels,<ref name= "DB Oasis Life"/> as well as the introduction of a variety of citrus fruits. The goods produced at the Oasis was sold on the [[AlUla Market|local markets]].<ref name= "DB Oasis Irrigation"/>
In the 20th century, the qanat system was replaced with the implementation of mechanical pumping techniques.<ref name= "DB Oasis Life"/>
==Landmarks==
*[[Abandoned Farm]]
*[[Farm Camp]]
*[[Farmer's Quarter]]
**[[The Blue House]]
*[[Nimlot's Estate]]
*[[Oasis Lookout Rock]]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Regions of Al-Ula Valley]]
=Northern Wilds=
{{Era|Locations}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Northern Wilds]]
The '''Northern Wilds''' are a region of the greater [[Al-Ula Valley]], being part of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] in the 9th century. At that time, it was bordered by [[Hegra]] to the north, [[Ramm Valley]] to the south and east, and [[Southern Wilds]] to the south.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
==Landmarks==
*[[Roman Fort Ruins]]
*[[Ikmah Mountain]]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Regions of Al-Ula Valley]]
=Southern Wilds=
{{Era|Locations}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Southern Wilds]]
The '''Southern Wilds''' are a region of the greater [[Al-Ula Valley]], being part of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] in the 9th century. It was bordered by [[Ramm Valley]] and the [[Northern Wilds]] to the north and contained the {{Wiki|Enclave and exclaves|enclave territories}} of both [[Al-Ula]] and [[AlUla Oasis]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
==Landmarks==
*[[AlUla Cemetery]]
*[[Lion's Tomb]]
*[[Robbers' South Outpost]]
*[[Ruinous Sanctuary]]
*[[Travelers' Camp]]
*[[Warehouses]]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Regions of Al-Ula Valley]]
=Ramm Valley=
{{Era|Locations}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Ramm Valley]]
'''Ramm Valley''' is a region to the north of [[Al-Ula Valley]], being part of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] in the 9th century. At that time, it bordered the [[Northern Wilds]] to the north and was separated from the [[AlUla Oasis]] by a small strip of territory belonging to the [[Southern Wilds]]. Marked by sandstone canyons and outcrops eroded into various shapes, it's presently known as '''Wadi AlFann''' (English: ''Valley of Art''), and serves as an open-air exhibition area of contemporary art and installations.<ref name= "DB Ramm Valley">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Ramm Valley]]</ref>
==History==
In the 860s, the valley was terrorized by a gang of robbers led by [[Nimlot]].<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref> Having a grudge against [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], who had murdered his father, [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]],<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref> Nimlot ordered his men to kidnap Basim's father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], and had him taken to their outpost in Ramm Valley. Basim travelled to the valley, coming upon a caravan of traders being ambushed. He managed to interrupt the robbers' attack, causing them to flee further into the canyons. Following their tracks, he arrived at the [[Robbers' Water Supply]], where he found both a map to another camp, the [[Robbers' North Outpost]], and a note mentioning that his father had been moved. In this hidden den, Basim located a renegade robber locked in a cage who offered information in exchange for his freedom. The man revealed Nimlot's plot and location, further explaining that in order to gain entry to the [[Roman Fort Ruins]], he would need to use a whistle to signal the others. Basim picked up a bone whistle from a nearby table and set the man free before heading over to the place his father was being kept.<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert"/>
While traversing the valley, Basim also met with an artist drawing on the sand. The artist requested that Basim look at the art piece from up high so that he could be certain it was as grand as he imagined. A group of leopards suddenly attacked them, though Basim managed to eliminate them before they could kill the artist, leaving him with a piece of advice to bring a companion next time to avoid such issues.<ref name= "The Sand Artist">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Sand Artist]]</ref>
==Landmarks==
*[[Elephant Rock]]
*[[Robbers' North Outpost]]
*[[Robbers' Water Supply]]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Regions of Al-Ula Valley]]
=Robbers' Water Supply=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Robbers' Water Supply]]
'''Robbers' Water Supply''' was a bandit hideout southwest of [[Elephant Rock]], in [[Ramm Valley]], [[Al-Ula Valley|Al-Ula]].
==History==
In the 860s, Al-Ula was terrorized by a gang of robbers led by [[Nimlot]].<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref> Having a grudge against [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], Nimlot ordered his men to kidnap Basim's father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], and had him taken to their hideout. Basim travelled to Ramm Valley, and tracked the robbers to their hideout, where he found both a map to another camp, the [[Robbers' North Outpost]], and a note mentioning that his father had been moved.<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert"/>
At the site, Basim also recovered a clue to one of the robbers' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Robbers' North Outpost=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Robbers' North Outpost]]
'''Robbers' North Outpost''' was one of the main locations used by the robbers that terrorized the [[Al-Ula Valley]] in the 860s. It was located in eastern [[Ramm Valley]].
==History==
In the 860s, [[Nimlot]] ordered his men to kidnap [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], and had him taken to their outpost in Ramm Valley. Basim travelled to the valley, and located the outpost due to a map he found at the [[Robbers' Water Supply]]. In the den, Basim came upon a renegade robber locked in a cage who offered information in exchange for his freedom. The man revealed Nimlot's plot and location, further explaining that in order to gain entry to the [[Roman Fort Ruins]], he would need to use a whistle to signal the others. Basim picked up a bone whistle from a nearby table and set the man free before heading over to the place his father was being kept.<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref>
At the site, Basim both recovered a clue to one of the robbers' hidden caches, as well as one of the caches itself.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Hegra=
{{Era|Locations}}{{WP-REAL}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Hegra]]
'''Hegra''' (Arabic: ٱلْحِجْر, romanized: al-Ḥijr), also known as '''Mada'in Salih''' (English: ''Cities of Salih''), is a region to the north of [[Al-Ula Valley]], located about 20 kilometers north of [[Al-Ula Oasis]],<ref name= "DB Hegra">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Hegra]]</ref> and it was bordered by the [[Northern Wilds]] to the south.<ref name="VoM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref> In 2008, the Hegra Archaeological Site became {{Wiki|Saudi Arabia}}'s first {{Wiki|Lists of World Heritage Sites|World Heritage Site}}.<ref name= "DB Hegra"/>
==History==
By the middle of the 1st century BCE, the [[Nabataean Kingdom]] took control of the AlUla region and established its regional authority at Hegra. Commerce through the [[Incense Road]], which considered Hegra an essential stop,<ref name= "DB Hegra"/> as well as the agricultural development under the [[Nabataeans]],<ref name= "DB Oasis">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Oasis Irrigation and Flora]]</ref> ensured Hegra's influence over the region. As part of their funeral customs, a number of {{Wiki|Necropolis|necropoli}} were carved onto the many sandstone outcrops in the area,<ref name= "DB Civilizations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Dadanite/Lihyanite & Nabataean Civilizations]]</ref> examples of which include [[Al-Banat Mountain]] and the [[Tomb of Hayyan ibn Kuza]].<ref name="VoM"/>
In 106 CE, under the reign of [[Trajan]], the Nabataean Kingdom was annexed into the Roman Empire and Roman presence in Hegra was later expanded with the establishment of a [[Roman Fort Ruins|fort]] for the protection and collection of charges along the Incense Road. Despite nomadic raids and the threats from the {{Wiki|Parthian Empire}}, Hegra remained under Roman influence for many centuries,<ref name= "DB Romans">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Roman Life in AlUla]]</ref> being later controlled by the [[Abbasid Caliphate]].
==Landmarks==
*[[Al-Khuraymat]]
*[[Al-Ahmar Mountain]]
*[[Tomb of Hayyan son of Kuza]]
*[[Al-Banat Mountain]]
*[[Ithlib Mountain]]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Regions of Al-Ula Valley]]
=Nabataean Kingdom=
{{Era|Organizations}}{{WP-REAL}}
{{Quote|When Nabatea was free, we could all die with our heads held high, and the sky was an endless banner of happiness...|Haganu, singing about the former kingdom, 38 BCE|Assassin's Creed: Origins|Howls of the Dead}}
The '''Nabataean Kingdom''', also known as '''Nabatea''',<ref name= "Howls">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[Howls of the Dead]]</ref> was the political state of the [[Nabataeans]], existent from the 3rd century BCE<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Nabataean Kingdom}}</ref> until its annexation by the [[Roman Empire]] in 106 CE.<ref name= "DB Romans">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Roman Life in AlUla]]</ref> It was based in the Arabian Peninsula, and its capital was at [[Petra (city)|Petra]], in what is now {{Wiki|Jordan}}.<ref name= "DB Civilizations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Dadanite/Lihyanite & Nabataean Civilizations]]</ref>
By the middle of the 1st century BCE, the Nabataean Kingdom took control of the [[Al-Ula Valley]], establishing their regional authority at [[Hegra]]. With the agricultural development of the region,<ref name= "DB Oasis">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Oasis Irrigation and Flora]]</ref> allied with the commerce through the [[Incense Road]], which considered Hegra an essential stop,<ref name= "DB Hegra">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Hegra]]</ref> the Nabataeans managed to accrue great wealth and their culture adopted and adapted influences from their many trading partners, such as [[Mesopotamia]], [[Egypt]], and [[Greece]].<ref name= "DB Civilizations"/> As part of their funeral customs, a number of {{Wiki|Necropolis|necropoli}} were carved onto the many sandstone outcrops in the area,<ref name= "DB Eternity">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: The Path to Eternity]]</ref> examples of which include [[Al-Banat Mountain]] and the [[Tomb of Hayyan ibn Kuza]].<ref name="VoM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
Already a key trading partner to the Roman Empire, Nabatea was annexed in 106 CE, under the reign of [[Trajan]],<ref name= "DB Romans"/> being renamed into {{Wiki|Arabia Petraea}}.<ref name="Wiki"/> Despite the annexation, Nabataean culture thrived for centuries after.<ref name= "DB Civilizations"/>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' {{Mdat}}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Former kingdoms]]
=Al-Ula Valley=
{{Era|Locations}}{{WP-REAL|al-Ula}}
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[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Al-Ula Valley]]
'''Al-Ula Valley'''<ref name= "DB Merchant">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Life of a Merchant]]</ref> is a region in what is now {{Wiki|Medina Province, Saudi Arabia|Medina Province}}, {{Wiki|Saudi Arabia}}.<ref>{{WP|al-Ula}}</ref> It is named for the market city of [[Al-Ula]].
Many different authorities dominated the region during the first millennium BCE, namely the Kingdom of Dadan, followed by the Kingdom of Lihyan around 500 or 400 BCE and later the [[Nabataean Kingdom]], who established their regional authority at [[Hegra]].<ref name= "DB Civilizations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Dadanite/Lihyanite & Nabataean Civilizations]]</ref> The region was considered a mandatory stop along the land routes of the [[Incense Road]], due to its geographic position, availability of water and food produced at the [[AlUla Oasis|local oasis]].<ref name= "DB Merchant">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Life of a Merchant]]</ref><ref name= "DB Incense Road">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Incense Road]]</ref>
==Regions==
*[[Al-Ula]]
*[[AlUla Oasis]]
*[[Hegra]]
*[[Northern Wilds]]
*[[Ramm Valley]]
*[[Southern Wilds]]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Arabia]]
=[[Al-Ula]]=
{{Era|Locations}}{{WP-REAL|Old Town, Al-Ula}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Al-Ula]]
'''al-Ula''' (Arabic: ٱلْعُلَا) is an [[Arabia]]n archaeological city and {{Wiki|UNESCO}} {{Wiki|World Heritage Site}} located in what is now {{Wiki|Medina Province, Saudi Arabia|Medina Province}}, {{Wiki|Saudi Arabia}}.<ref>{{WP|al-Ula}}</ref> During its heyday, it was a prosperous market town with notable agricultural resources<ref name= "DB Old Town">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: The Thriving Town]]</ref> coming from the neighbouring [[Al-Ula Oasis|oasis]], as well as through the [[Incense Road]]. Considered an important place for the merchants to resupply, Al-Ula was also an essential stop in the pilgrimage route to Mecca.<ref name= "DB AlUla">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: AlUla]]</ref>
==History==
It is difficult to date the first occupation of the city, though it may date back to the first millennium BCE, when the [[Al-Ula Valley|valley]] was under the control of the Kingdom of Dadan and later the Kingdom of Lihyan. The city developed on a naturally raised area on the western side of valley, with a large outcrop that offered good defensive prospects and where later a [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort|fort]] was established. The "Old Town" of Al-Ula is characterized by hundreds of mostly small mud-brick houses in narrow lanes to preserve coolness,<ref name= "DB Old Town"/> emerging during the Islamic era from the 8th century CE onwards.<ref name= "DB AlUla"/> Other landmarks included the tantora, a sundial placed on the east side of town, and the [[AlUla Market|open-air market]].<ref name= "DB Old Town"/>
In the 860s, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] visited the town while searching for leads on the location of his father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], and the robbers that had been terrorizing the region.<ref name="VoM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref> While in town, the sound of crying caught Basim's attention, and a young woman in tears requested that he retrieve her journal from a nearby courtyard, which had been closed off by soldiers. There, Basim located the journal near a dead body, which he learned from reading an excerpt to be the yound lady's father, who had wanted to marry her off without her say. Basim then returned to the woman and pronounced judgement on her situation. <ref name= "Obscure Deeds">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Obscure Deeds]]</ref>
Responding to a contract put forth by an organizer put in charge of designing a contest of speed and skill to celebrate a pact of trade between the merchants of Al-Ula and a neighbouring {{Wiki|Sheikh|shaykh}}, Basim met with the man in the city. There, he was challenged to destroy a number of pots within the alloted time, in order to test the game so that difficulty could be adjusted. Basim completed the task and received the [[Wardrobe of Basim ibn Ishaq|Toxic Shroud Outfit]] in exchange for it.<ref name= "Player of Games">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Player of Games]]</ref> Basim also recovered a couple of clues to the robbers' hidden caches, as well as two of the stolen items from caches located in different houses.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref> He also recovered a paper containing ''Ahlamun Wa Amani'' (Dreams and Wishes), an oud melody.<ref name="VoM"/>
The town was occupied continuously until the 1980s, when a new AlUla with modern amenities was created.<ref name= "DB Old Town"/>
==Landmarks==
*[[AlUla Market]]
*[[Masjid Al'Itham]]
*[[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Regions of Al-Ula Valley]]
=Robbers of Al-Ula=
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{{Conjecture}}
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[[File:ACMir Robbers' mark.TYPE|thumb|250px|The mark of the Robbers]]
The '''Robbers of Al-Ula''' were a group of thieves active in [[Al-Ula Valley]] in the 860s. Though some believed they were led by local criminal [['Abis]], its real leader was actually the merchant [[Nimlot]].[REF TRACKS IN THE DESERT] The group began by stealing from passing caravans, though soon expanded to stealing from the people living in Al-Ula and even the dead. At their height, not even the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Caliphate]] [[soldiers]] dared to move against them,[REF DB ROBBERS] since the few who attempted to intervene met with grisly fates.[REF THE ONES WHO REMAIN] Basim ibn Ishaq, who had arrived in Al-Ula seeking his father [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], first happened upon the group by happenstance,[REF THE ONES WHO REMAIN] but later actively opposed them, leading to the deaths of the group's leaders.[REF ABIS DIE][REF NIMLOT DIE]
The Robbers had stronghold at many locations throughout the valley, including [[Al-Khuraymat]] and [[Al-Ahmar Mountain]] in [[Hegra]], the [[Robbers' South Outpost]] in the [[Southern Wilds]], as well as the [[Robbers' Water Supply]] and the [[Robbers' North Outpost]] in [[Ramm Valley]]. The [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]] in Al-Ula was controlled by 'Abis, while Nimlot held court at the Roman Fort Ruins in the [[Northern Wilds]].[REF VOM DLC]
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
The '''Travelers' Camp''' was an encampment east of [[AlUla Cemetary]] in [[Southern Wilds]], [[Al-Ula Valley]]. It served as a stop for many different merchants and even included a [[stable]].
==History==
In the 860, [[Dervis]] and [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], who had come to the region following leads on Basim's missing father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], joined the camp, erecting a tent that they used as a headquarters while investigating.<ref name= "Valley of Memory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Valley of Memory (memory)|Valley of Memory]]</ref>
During Basim's time in the region, he climbed a nearby rock to [[Viewpoint|better orient]] himself, taking note of other landmarks from above.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref> At the camp, a [[merchant]] asked Basim to sample a new drink he was selling. After trying coffee for the first time, Basim suggested the addition of milk, much to the merchant's disdain.<ref name= "Wine of the Bean">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Wine of the Bean]]</ref>
After confronting the [['Abis|apparent leader]] of the [[Robbers of Al-Ula|robbers]] and being poisoned in return, Basim collapsed while attempting to return to safety. Being found by a [[civilian]] who alerted Dervis, Basim was taken to the Travelers' Camp where Dervis nursed him back to health.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Hind's servant=
{{Era|Individuals}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Hind's servant]]
The '''servant''' was a worker employed by [[Hind]] and her husband.
==Biography==
After the death of Hind's husband, the family's [[Warehouses|warehouse]] was targeted by the robbers terrorizing the [[Al-Ula Valley|valley]] and she was taken hostage by them as well. She was saved by [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], leaving the location quietly after thanking him profusely. Seeking a safer line of work,<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref> she then became the cook at the [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]] in [[Al-Ula]]. At her new job, she was also responsible for delivering the food to the cells, while accompannied by a guard escorting her.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref>
On one of her rounds, she noticed that her rescuer had been placed in a cell, though did not address him and kept on working. Some time later, she returned to his cell, alone, to talk with him. Basim brought up her vow to not forget the service he did her and asked her to get the key to his cell, which she refused to do as it would be far too dangerous. Instead, she offered to aid him by using the [[mandrake]] found in the kitchens to brew a sedative to lull the guards to sleep.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption"/>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
=Musa ibn Nusayr Fort=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]]
'''Musa ibn Nusayr Fort''', also referred to as '''AlUla Fort''', was a fort and prison located in central [[Al-Ula]], north of the [[Masjid Al'Itham]] mosque. In the 860s, it was controlled by [['Abis]], the apparent leader of the [[Robbers of Al-Ula|robbers]] active in the valley.
==History==
Named after the Arab general and governor of the same name, Musa ibn Nusayr Fort occupied the top of an outcrop about fifty meters high, a position that offered a view of the town below, as well as the valley surrounding it, allowing for better observation and defense of both.<ref name= "DB Nusayr Fort">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: The Overlook Fortress]]</ref>
In the 860s, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] traveled to Al-Ula in search of his father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], and learned of the threat posed by the robbers in the region. While following one of them out of the [[AlUla Market|market]], he [[Pickpocketing|pickpocketed]] a note that detailed hidden spots where the thieves kept their weapons, with even one such cache being inside the fort. Continuing his tailing of the robber led Basim to an ambush in an alley and he was taken to the fort while unconscious.<ref name= "Wares and Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Wares and Shadows]]</ref>
The atmosphere at the prison was oppresive, both for the prisoners, who were used by 'Abis as test subjects for the poisons he concocted in his laboratory within the complex, and for those who worked there, who were subject to ruthless captains. During his stay there, Basim spoke with the prisoner in the neighboring cell, learning about the prison as well as [[The Blue House|where]] his father lived, though he was unable to help the man before 'Abis experiments killed him.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption"/>
With the aid of [[Enkidu]] and the prison's [[Hind's servant|cook]], Basim managed to escape his cell and make his way to 'Abis' laboratory, freeing other captives during the breakout. Basim fatally stabbed 'Abis, but was hit with a poisoned blade before the man passed. Suffering from the effects of the poison, Basim fled the fort, attempting to reach [[Dervis]].<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption"/>
While Basim healed, Dervis infiltrated the complex, retrieving Basim's items that had been confiscated, as well as the [['Abis Dagger|poisoned dagger]] that had injured him.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption"/>
At the time of the release of the Valley of Memory update (1.1.0) in 18 November 2025, this landmark was named "Musa ibn Nusayr Fort" and was renamed into "AlUla Fort" in update 1.1.1, released a month later. However, its original name is kept both during the memory "[[Wares and Shadows]]" and in the respective [[database]] [[Database: The Overlook Fortress|entry]].
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
='Abis=
{{Era|Individuals}}
{{Quote|'Abis is a stain on all this land.|Hind's servant on 'Abis, 860s.|Assassin's Creed: Mirage|The Heart of Corruption}}
[[File:ACMir DB Abis.TYPE|thumb|250px|'Abis]]
'''{{'}}Abis''' (meaning "the one who frowns",<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref> died 860s<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref>) was a criminal in [[Al-Ula]], having started out as a petty thief and later robber and murderer, ending up as a head of the head of the robbers who terrorized the [[Al-Ula Valley|valley]],<ref name= "DB Abis">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: 'Abis]]</ref> operating under the true leader [[Nimlot]].<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref>
==Biography==
Born<ref name= "DB Abis"/> and raised<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain"/> in Al-Ula, 'Abis was described as "sadistic and utterly without mercy",<ref name= "DB Abis"/> having begun his criminal career as a young man. Obsessed with poison, he brewed experimental mixtures<ref name= "DB Abis"/> in a laboratory within [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]], which he controlled, and used the prisoners as his test subjects.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref>
In the 860s, 'Abis had [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], who had traveled to the region in search of his [[Ishaq ibn Khalid|father]], ambushed and taken to the fort while unconscious.<ref name= "Wares and Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Wares and Shadows]]</ref> With the threat the Hidden One posed seemingly nullified, 'Abis continued to run the prison with an iron fist, as well as continuing his experiments with poisons. Though the death of a well-respected silversmith was thought to be the harbinger of consequences for 'Abis, his downfall came when Basim managed to escape his cell and make his way to the laboratory, where he fatally wounded 'Abis, though not without getting stabbed with a poisonous dagger in turn.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption"/>
The merchant [[Dervis]] would later infiltrate the complex and retrieve the [['Abis Dagger|dagger]], which he gave to Basim after he was nursed back to health.<ref name= "The Heart of Corruption"/>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
=Nimlot=
{{Era|Individuals}}
[[File:ACMir DB Nimlot.png|thumb|250px|Nimlot]]
'''Nimlot''' (died 860s)<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref> was a merchant active in [[Egypt]] and later [[Al-Ula]],<ref name= "DB Nimlot">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Nimlot]]</ref> where he also functioned as the leader of a gang of robbers.<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref> The son of [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]], Nimlot was present during the latter's [[assassination]] by [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]. Some time later, when Basim travelled to Al-Ula in search of his own father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], Nimlot had his robbers kidnap the old man in order to force a confrotation with Basim, hoping to inflict the same pain in him, though Basim managed to kill Nimlot before he could harm Ishaq.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest"/>
==Biography==
Born as the heir to a family of wealthy merchants<ref name= "DB Nimlot">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Nimlot]]</ref> in [[Bagdhad]],<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref> Nimlot left for Egypt as a teenager hoping to win his father's respect. There, he served as a soldier, earning the name Nimlot, before becoming a merchant.<ref name= "DB Nimlot"/> Having made his fortune,<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Ones Who Remain]]</ref> and with limited future prospects in the country, he traveled to Al-Ula, where he became known for his keen business acumen, compassion and honor,<ref name= "DB Nimlot">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Nimlot]]</ref> though unbeknownst to most of the region he was also the leader of a gang of robbers that frightened even the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Caliphate]] [[soldier]]s.<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref>
After years away, Nimlot returned to Baghdad to see his father, but as they were starting to rekindle their ties, Mas'ood, a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]] was [[Assassination|assassinated]] by the Hidden One [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] at a [[Caravanserai, Baghdad|Caravanserai]] near Baghdad. Having witnessed the deed, Nimlot soon returned to Al-Ula.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest"/>
Some months later, his robbers attacked the [[Warehouses]], and [[Hind]], whose house was part of the complex, asked Basim to escort her to Nimlot's Estate, fearing for her life. Nimlot met with Hind and welcomed her to his home, allowing her to stay there for the mean time. He then spoke to Basim, recognizing him as his father's killer though not being recognized in return. Basim explained he hadn't come to Al-Ula seeking bloodshed, but in search of his own father, Ishaq ibn Khalid, to which Nimlot pointed him at the [[AlUla Market]] as a place to gather further information.<ref name= "The Ones Who Remain"/>
Nimlot had Ishaq kidnapped from his [[The Blue House|home]]<ref name= "House of Memories">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[House of Memories]]</ref> and taken to one of the robbers' outposts in [[Ramm Valley]], before having him moved to his stronghold at the [[Roman Fort Ruins]].<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref> There, he awaited Basim in the complex's inner tower.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest"/>
When Basim arrived, Nimlot confronted him about the murder at the Caravanserai, revealing himself as the son of the man Basim called Al-Ghul. Nimlot then attempted to kill Ishaq, though was stopped by Basim before he could reach the older man. The Hidden One then exfiltrated himself and his father from the stronghold, but not without also taking [[Nimlot's Sword]] with him.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest"/>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
=Roman Fort Ruins=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Roman Fort Ruins]]
The '''Roman Fort Ruins''' were a ruined complex in eastern [[Northern Wilds]], [[Al-Ula Valley]]. In the 860s, it served as the stronghold of the robbers commanded by [[Nimlot]].
==History==
In 106 CE, the {{Wiki|Nabataean Kingdom}} was annexed into the [[Roman Empire]] under [[Trajan]], and Roman presence spread through the area. A garrison was then established at Hegra to protect and collect charges along the [[Incense Route]], being manned by [[Roman army|legionaries]] of the {{Wiki|Legio III Cyrenaica|Legio III}} of [[Cyrenaica]]. As the probable southernmost inland fortified post in the Empire, it withstood both nomadic raids and threats from the {{Wiki|Parthian Empire|Parthians}} for many centuries.<ref name= "DB Romans">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Roman Life in AlUla]]</ref>
By 860s, it had been taken over by the robbers, who kept tight control of who was allowed to access it, requiring a signal from a bone whistle from someone standing at a precise point marked by their symbol.<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Tracks in the Desert]]</ref>
[[Basim ibn Ishaq]], having learned his father [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]] had been kidnapped and was being kept at the fort ruins, infiltrated the compound<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref> by using a whistle he'd acquired from the [[Robbers' North Outpost]].<ref name= "Tracks in the Desert"/> Basim made his way to the inner tower Nimlot had locked himself in, where he was confronted by the merchant, who had planned to kill Ishaq while Basim watched mirroring the moment where he'd witnessed the Hidden One kill his own father, [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]]. After revealing himself as the son of Al-Ghul, Nimlot then attempted to kill Ishaq, though was stopped by Basim before he could reach the older man. The Hidden One then exfiltrated himself and his father from the stronghold, but not without also taking [[Nimlot's Sword]] with him.<ref name= "In the Vulture's Nest"/>
At the time of the release of the Valley of Memory update (1.1.0) in 18 November 2025, this landmark was named simply "Roman Fort" and was renamed into Roman Fort Ruins in update 1.1.1, released a month later.
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Ikmah Mountain=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Ikmah Mountain]]
'''Ikmah Mountain''' (Arabic:''جبل عكمة'', transliterated: '''Jabal Ikmah''') is a mountain in southest [[Northern Wilds]], [[Al-Ula Valley]]. Because of the several hundred inscriptions engraved and carved onto the rocks, it received the moniker of '''the Open-Air Library'''.<ref name="Echoes 04">''[[Echoes of History]] – Valley of Memory'' – The ancient open-air library of Jabal Ikmah</ref>
==History==
The messages inscribed on Jabal Ikmah are estimated to have been written between 500-300 BCE and are mostly in Dadanitic language. These messages include ritual formulas, testimonies on agriculture and religious dedications, many of which are requests for blessings and strong rains, as well as offerings to the Lihyanite god Dhu Ghaybah in exchange for safe travels.<ref name= "DB Ikmah Mountain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Memory of an Old Civilization]]</ref> Other carvings interpretations include a hunting scene, a field of crops and an animal deity.<ref name= "Creative Interpretations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Creative Interpretations]]</ref>
In the 860s, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] visited the landmark, while traveling through the valley. There, a visiting historian from Baghdad requested his help, for the three students that accompannied him to study the carvings had been absent for a while. Basim checked in on the three students, who all provided Basim with wild interpretations of the images on the rocks they had been examining, and he returned to the historian to report back before leaving.<ref name= "Creative Interpretations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Creative Interpretations]]</ref> At the site, Basim also recovered a paper containing ''Ya Durub As-saba'' (O Paths of Youth), an oud melody.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
In 2023, Jabal Ikmah was inscribed on {{Wiki|UNESCO}}'s {{Wiki|Memory of the World Programme|Memory of the World International Register}}.
<ref name= "DB Ikmah Mountain">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Memory of an Old Civilization]]</ref>
'''Masjid Al'Itham''' (English: ''Mosque of Bones'') was a mosque in [[Al-Ula]], south of [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]]. It served as an important stop along the [[Islam|Muslim]] {{Wiki|Hajj|pilgrimage}} route to {{Wiki|Medina}} and {{Wiki|Mecca}}.<ref name= "DB Masjid Al'Itham">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Masjid Al'Itham]]</ref>
==History==
According to tradition, the Prophet [[Muhammad]] once stopped at the site to pray while {{Wiki|Expedition of Tabuk|on his way}} to {{Wiki|Tabuk, Saudi Arabia|Tabuk}} and, having been unable to locate suitable stones to mark the {{Wiki|Qibla|direction of prayer}}, he used animal bones. The local population later built the mosque on that very location, to honor the event.<ref name= "DB Masjid Al'Itham">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Masjid Al'Itham]]</ref>
During [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s time in the region, he climbed the mosque's minaret to [[Viewpoint|better orient]] himself, taking note of other landmarks from above.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Elephant Rock=
{{Era|Landmarks}}{{WP-REAL|Elephant Rock (Saudi Arabia)}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Elephant Rock]]
'''Elephant Rock''' was a rock formation in central [[Ramm Valley]], [[Al-Ula Valley]]. A sandstone outcrop of about 50 meters, it received its name due to its [[elephant]]-like shape.<ref name= "DB Elephant Rock">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Solitary and Stoic]]</ref> In the 860s, during [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s travels through the valley, he climbed the rock to [[Viewpoint|better orient]] himself, taking note of other landmarks from above.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Al-Khuraymat=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Al-Khuraymat]]
'''Al-Khuraymat''' is a sandstone necropolis in northern [[Hegra]]. In the 860s, it was occupied by a group of [[Robbers of AlUla|robbers]] that terrorized the [[Al-Ula Valley|Al-Ula region]].
==History==
Responding to a contract put forth by a merchant whose caravans kept being attacked by the same four bandits, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] infiltrated the camp and eliminated the quartet, making sure their deaths looked like accidents as to avoid possible retributions towards the merchant.<ref name= "Managed Misfortunes">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Managed Misfortunes]]</ref> At the site, Basim also recovered a clue to one of the robbers' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
'''Al-Ahmar Mountain''' is a sandstone necropolis in [[Hegra]], north of the [[Tomb of Hayyan ibn Kuza]]. In the 860s, it was occupied by a group of [[Robbers of AlUla|robbers]] that terrorized the [[Al-Ula Valley|Al-Ula region]].
==History==
In response to a note found on a dead body, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] infiltrated the camp and freed the animals kept in capitivity by the robbers, protecting them from further injuries.<ref name= "Free the Animals">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Free the Animals]]</ref> At the site, Basim also recovered a clue to one of the robbers' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Tomb of Hayyan son of Kuza=
#REDIRECT [[Tomb of Hayyan ibn Kuza]]
[[Cateogry:Redirections]]
=Tomb of Hayyan ibn Kuza=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Tomb of Hayyan ibn Kuza]]
The '''Tomb of Hayyan ibn Kuza''' is a 21 meters tall tomb in southwest [[Hegra]]. It is also referred to as '''IGN 110''' by present-day archaeologists.<ref name= "DB Hayyan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: The Ones that Defied Time]]</ref>
==History==
Construction of the tomb began during the [[Nabataean Kingdom]], though it was never completed. It stands isolated from other tombs in the area, such as the ones forming the necropolis at [[Al-Banat Mountain]], and is one of the largest tombs at Hegra, being visible from the nearby city of [[Al-Ula]], leading to the assumption of it being one of the most prestigious tombs of its period.<ref name= "DB Hayyan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: The Ones that Defied Time]]</ref>
During [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s time in the region, he climbed the tomb to [[Viewpoint|better orient]] himself, taking note of other landmarks from above.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref> At the site, Basim also recovered a stolen item from one of the [[Robbers of AlUla|robbers]]' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Lion's Tomb=
{{Era|Landmarks}}{{WP-REAL|Lion tombs of Dedan}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Lion's Tomb]]
The '''Lion's Tomb''' is a funerary complex in [[Southern Wilds]], southeast of the [[Ruinous Sanctuary]]. The name is derived from the reliefs of [[lion]]s that adorn the niches cut into the rock by the ancient Kingdom of Dadan.<ref>{{WP|Lion tombs of Dedan}}</ref> In 860s, during [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s time in the region, he visited the landmark.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Robbers' South Outpost=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Robbers' South Outpost]]
'''Robbers' South Outpost''' was one of the main locations used by the [[Robbers of AlUla|robbers]] that terrorized the [[Al-Ula Valley]] in the 860s. It was located in the south of the [[Southern Wilds]].
==History==
Responding to a contract put forth by a merchant whose valuables had been stolen prior to his son's wedding, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] infiltrated the camp and pickpocketed the items, allowing the wedding to go forth with the thieves being none the wiser.<ref name= "To Save A Wedding">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[To Save A Wedding]]</ref> At the site, Basim also recovered a clue to one of the robbers' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
The '''Ruinous Sanctuary''' was an ancient Lihyanite sanctuary located northeast of [[Lion's Tomb]] in the [[Southern Wilds]], [[Al-Ula Valley]].
==History==
In the later 1st millennium BCE, the sanctuary was established at Dadan by the Lihyanites. Among its features were examples of Lihyanite sculpture, with [[Egypt]]ian and [[Greece|Greek]] influences, including colossal stone statues that are interpreted as local rulers, as well as a large stone basin, which was likely used for the worshippers' ablutions.<ref name= "DB Sanctuary Ruins">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Sanctuary Ruins]]</ref>
In the 860s, during [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s time in the region, he visited the landmark, already in ruins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Abandoned Farm=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Abandoned Farm]]
The '''Abandoned Farm''' was a ruined farm in the north of [[AlUla Oasis]].
==History==
Responding to a contract put forth by a merchant, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] arrived at the location to help with delivering a heavy chest of valuables. However, upon finding an injured person inside a nearby house, he learned that the merchant was a bandit in disguise, luring workers to the location before sedating and delivering them to his fellow [[Robbers of AlUla|robbers]] for ransom. Basim then returned to the false merchant and dealt with him.<ref name= "Precious Bundle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Precious Bundle]]</ref> At the site, Basim also recovered a clue to one of the robbers' hidden caches.<ref name= "Stolen Goods">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Stolen Goods (Mirage)|Stolen Goods]]</ref>
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACMir}}
[[Category:Landmarks in AlUla]]
=Farm Camp=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
[[File:FILENAME.TYPE|thumb|250px|Farm Camp]]
The '''Farm Camp''' was a farm northwest of the [[Oasis Lookout Rock]], in [[AlUla Oasis]]. In the 860s, it was occupied by a contingent of [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid]] [[soldiers]].
==History==
Responding to a contract put forth by a merchant whose poppy resin had been seized by a band of crooked soldiers, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] infiltrated the camp and retrieved the vial, being faster than the [[Robbers of AlUla|robbers]] attempting the same theft while also not killing anyone, allowing the merchant's camel, Bahja, to be relieved of her pain.<ref name= "My Beautiful Bahja">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[My Beautiful Bahja]]</ref>
'''Oasis Lookout Rock''' was a sandstone outcrop northwest of the [[Farmer's Quarter]], in [[AlUla Oasis]]. In the 860s, during [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s time in the region, he climbed the rock to [[Viewpoint|better orient]] himself, taking note of other landmarks from above.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
The '''Farmer's Quarter''' was a district in central [[AlUla Oasis]]. In the 860s, it was home to [[Ishaq ibn Khalid]], who lived in [[the Blue House]]. During [[Basim ibn Ishaq]]'s quest to locate his father, he visited the district looking for leads. At the site, Basim also recovered a paper containing ''Anfas Al-Fusul'' (Breaths of the Seasons), an oud melody.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
|''A pair of elegant swords made popular by French court officers.''
|''This costume has the authentic appeal of an ancient artefact. Its gilded pattern and sharp lines inspire respect for something others cannot name.''
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|[[File:ACMir Prince of Persia Costume.jpg|thumb|center]]
|Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers
!Prince of Persia Costume
|''A pair of cheap yet efficient Spanish rapiers.''
|''Light extravagant fabric moves with fluid grace.''
|''A pair of small swords popular among officers in the British Army.''
|''Tinged with the color of a vicious poison, the Toxic Shroud brings sickness to the hearts of one's enemies.''
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|Rustborne Swords
|''Versatile blades with integrated flintlocks, their bronze-hued surfaces worn by time and battle. Perfect for Assassins who strike swiftly, both in melee and from a distance.''
|''A light cloak that mutes your movements completely.''
|21
|Silent Path<br>Basim is completely silent but maximum health is decreased by 50%
|1.12
|Complete 33 Sequence Challenges
|N/A
|from locked chest in Jiguey (535, 511). It's a locked underwater chest, loot the key from the pirate leader on the beach inside Jiguey, in the same cave as the chest.<section end="NAME"/>
|-
!Captain Morgan's Pistols<section begin="NAME"/>
|Rare
|20
|1.50
|N/A
|Found in underwater treasure chest on Black Island<section end="NAME"/>
|''Inextricably tied to the fall of the Baldwin name, these pistols claimed the lives of at least two of their owners' family. They are likely to claim many more.''
|39
|Full Strength<br><small>When at full health, deal 20% more Attack damage</small>
The '''Desert Scorpion Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Mirage downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''. The Pack contains an [[Wardrobe of Basim ibn Ishaq|Outfit]], a [[Talisman]], a [[Sword]], a [[Dagger]], a [[Horse|Mount Skin]], and an [[Enkidu|Eagle Skin]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
!'''Name'''
!'''Rarity'''
==Description==
!'''Description'''
''A legendary set forged from desert scorpion scales and the radiant power of the sun, granting unmatched strength and protection, fueled by the fury of the desert.''
!'''Perk'''
!'''Availability'''
==Content==
|-
*Desert Scorpion Outfit
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*Desert Scorpion Talisman
|Black Pearl
*[[Desert Scorpion Sword]]
|Legendary
*[[Desert Scorpion Dagger]]
|''This ominous trinket contain the ghosts of drowned sailors.''
*Desert Scorpion Horse
|Takedowns can chain to one more enemy
*Desert Scorpion Eagle
|Purchase from the Treasure Dealer for 60 wine, 40 spice, 30 tobacco and 20 aloe
|-
==References==
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{{Reflist}}
|Shark Teeth
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Mirage DLC]]
|Legendary
|''A symbol of fierceness and reckless bravery.''
|Brutes cannot deny Chain Takedowns
=Celestial Weapons Pack=
|Purchase from a level 3 General Store for 25000 Reales
The '''Celestial Weapons Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Mirage downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''. The Pack contains a [[Sword]] and a [[Dagger]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
|Templar Cross
|Legendary
==Description==
|''The secret symbol of the Templars.''
''Forged in the heart of the heavens, this legendary set unites a sword born of stardust and a dagger infused with a comet's fury, twin relics of cosmic power.''
The '''Desert Scorpion Dagger''' was a [[Short blade|dagger]] adorned with flames. When an [[Animus]]-user relived [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|memories]] as a [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]], they applied an [[Animus mod]] to add the weapon and a [[Desert Scorpion Sword|matching sword]] into his arsenal.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
The '''Eternal Wanderer Dagger''' was a [[Short blade|dagger]] with a flawless blade, adorned with a light purple cloth. When an [[Animus]]-user relived [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|memories]] as a [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]], they applied an [[Animus mod]] to add the weapon and a [[Eternal Wanderer Sword|matching sword]] into his arsenal, following the completion of some challenges.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
|''This Mayan design brings fortune to its bearer.''
|All gunshots are mysteriously absorbed
|Complete Mayan Mysteries
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! colspan="4" |Description
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|Guardian Beast Trinket
|Legendary
|''Rendered in miniature, that its gaze might ward the steps of its keeper across land and sea.''
|Health slowly regenerates while out of combat
|Found in underwater chest between pair of unnamed island south of San Ignacio wreck
|-
|-
| colspan="4" |''A pristine dagger with a flawless, unblemished blade.''
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|}
|Stormrunner Pendant
|Rare
==Appearances==
|''A lightweight circular pendant painted in striking blue and red pigments. Its design captures the spirit of relentless motion and high adrenaline, carried by travelers who refuse to tire, whether sprinting through crowded markets or scaling towering keeps.''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''
|Increases the amount of healing from food, drink, and remedies
|Found in underwater chest off the coast of Nassau, at coordinates 615, 767
The '''Celestial Dagger''' was a [[Short blade|dagger]] inspired by the stars. When an [[Animus]]-user relived [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|memories]] as a [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]], they applied an [[Animus mod]] to add the weapon and a [[Celestial Sword|matching sword]] into his arsenal.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
|''An amulet of good fortune favored by hunters.''
|Animals' range of detection is reduced
|Buried treasure chest on Santanillas
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! colspan="4" |Description
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|Bloody Spanish Medal
|Rare
|''One of Laurens Prins' trophies from his time as a soldier.''
|Reduces damage from Spanish soldiers
|Inside Laurens Prins' Manor
|-
|-
| colspan="4" |''A slender blade that shimmers as if lit by distant starlight.''
|
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|Anchor Medallion
|Rare
==Appearances==
|''A lucky anchor medallion favored by sharp-eyed sailors.''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''
|Increases the rewards from floating loot
|Found in a treasure chest on Sacrifice Island
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Daggers]]
[[Category:9th century weapons]]
[[Category:Animus mods]]
=Old Dagger=
{{Era|Weapons}}
{{Quote|Though of humble make, these weapons should serve me well.|Basim, upon acquiring the dagger, 860s.|Assassin's Creed: Mirage|The Heart of Corruption}}
[[File:ACMir Old Dagger.png|thumb|250px|Old Dagger]]
The '''Old Dagger''' was a well-used [[Short blade|dagger]] employed by one of the guards at [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]] in [[Al-Ula]].<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] looted the short blade and a [[Blunt Sword|sword]] from the guard while escaping his imprisonment under the orders of [['Abis]]. Locating the prison master in his room, Basim used the dagger to assassinate him, though not without also sustaining injuries.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref>
|''A lock of Caroline's hair kept as a lucky keepsake.''
|Restore some health after a perfect parry
|Complete Wayward Souls
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! colspan="4" |Description
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|Cross Pendant
|Rare
|''A bejeweled cross once worn by the wealthiest citizen in Kingston.''
|Reduces damage from British soldiers
|Complete Tithes Paid
|-
|-
| colspan="4" |''Built for quick strikes... and a swift getaway.''
|
|}
|Exotic Sea Shells
|Rare
==Appearances==
|''A string of sea shells gathered from around the world.''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
|Increases the wildlife products gained from skinning animals
|Found in treasure chest in southeast Havana
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Daggers]]
[[Category:9th century weapons]]
='Abis Dagger=
{{Era|Weapons}}
{{Quote|That poisoned blade... I can feel its filth in my blood, stronger than anything I have felt before.|Basim, feeling the effects of the dagger, 860s.|Assassin's Creed: Mirage|The Heart of Corruption}}
The '''{{'}}'Abis Dagger''' was a poisoned [[Short blade|dagger]] used by [['Abis]], the prison master of [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]] in [[Al-Ula]], as well as one of the leaders of the robbers that plagued the region in the 860s.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] assassinated 'Abis, who used his last moments to retaliate by plunging his dagger into Basim's chest, poisoning him. The Hidden One managed to endure the poison enough to escape from the fort, leaving the dagger behind, though not enough to reach his destination, collapsing from exhaustion. [[Dervis]] found and nursed Basim back to health, a process that took some time. He also ventured into the fort to learn more about what happened, recovering the blade, which he later gifted to Basim.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref>
The '''Desert Scorpion Sword''' was a [[sword]] adorned with flames. When an [[Animus]]-user relived [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|memories]] as a [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]], they applied an [[Animus mod]] to add the weapon and a [[Desert Scorpion Dagger|matching dagger]] into his arsenal.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
The '''Celestial Sword''' was a [[sword]] inspired by the stars. When an [[Animus]]-user relived [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|memories]] as a [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]], they applied an [[Animus mod]] to add the weapon and a [[Celestial Dagger|matching dagger]] into his arsenal.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
The '''Eternal Wanderer Sword''' was a [[sword]] with a flawless blade, adorned with a light purple cloth. When an [[Animus]]-user relived [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|memories]] as a [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]], they applied an [[Animus mod]] to add the weapon and a [[Eternal Wanderer Dagger|matching dagger]] into his arsenal, following the completion of some challenges.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
{{Quote|Though of humble make, these weapons should serve me well.|Basim, upon acquiring the sword, 860s.|Assassin's Creed: Mirage|The Heart of Corruption}}
|[[Database: Abel "The Padre" Galvão|Abel "The Padre" Galvão]]
The '''Blunt Sword''' was a well-used [[sword]] employed by one of the guards at [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]] in [[Al-Ula]].<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref>
|[[Database: Ah Tabai (Black Flag)|Ah Tabai]]
|[[Database: Anne Bonny|Anne Bonny]]
In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] looted the sword and a [[Old Dagger|dagger]] from the guard while escaping his imprisonment under the orders of prison master [['Abis]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[The Heart of Corruption]]</ref>
'''Nimlot's Sword''' was a [[sword]] used by the merchant [[Nimlot]], the son of [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]] and the true leader of the robbers that plagued the region of [[Al-Ula]] in the 860s.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[In the Vulture's Nest]]</ref>
In the 860s, following an encounter with his father's murderer, the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], Nimlot had his father, [[Ishaq ibn Khalid|Ishaq]] kidnapped and brought to his hadquarters at the [[Roman Fort]]. There, Nimlot confronted Basim when he arrived to rescue Ishaq, perishing in the process. Basim then took Nimlot's sword as a reward.<ref name="ACM"/>
|[[Database: Benjamin Hornigold|Benjamin Hornigold]]
|[[Database: Laureano Torres y Ayala|Laureano Torres y Ayala]]
|[[Database: Laurens Prins|Laurens Prins]]
|[[Database: Lucia Márquez|Lucia Márquez]]
|-
|-
| colspan="4" |''A cruel blade that resonates with the wrath of its fallen master.''
|[[Database: "The Sage"|The Sage]]
|}
|[[Database: Thomas Barehaire|Thomas Barehaire]]
|[[Database: Smuggler Vance|Vance Travers]]
==Appearances==
|[[Database: Woodes Rogers|Woodes Rogers]]-->
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
|}</center>
</tabber>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:9th century weapons]]
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=Unity=
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=Social Club=
{{Era|Landmarks}}{{WP-REAL|Social club}}
'''Social Club''' was a term used to refer to cafés that functioned as part of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins]]'s intelligence network in [[Paris]] during the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> These satellite locations reported to the [[Café Théâtre]], which served as the central clearinghouse.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Café Théâtre]]</ref>
In 1791, the [[Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] became the steward of the Café Théâtre and began purchasing several [[coffee]] houses throughout Paris, on the advice of fellow Brotherhood member and café manager [[Charlotte Gouze]]. By expanding Assassin influence to other districts of the city, Arno managed to not only increase the earnings of the Café Théâtre,<ref name="Exploring">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref> but also cultivated allies and curbed the presence of [[Extremist]]s in the area. The [[Assassin Council]] often issued missions for Arno through letters left at the social club closest to the action.<ref name="ACU"/>
|[[Database: "The Burning of the 'Royal James'"|"The Burning of the 'Royal James'"]]
|[[Database: "Saint Jerome as Cardinal"|"Saint Jerome as Cardinal"]]
|[[Database: "Merry Company"|"Merry Company"]]
|[[Database: "Harbor Scene at Sunset"|"Harbor Scene at Sunset"]]
|[[Database: Map of the World|Map of the World]]
|[[Database: "An English Ship in Action with Barbary Vessels"|"An English Ship in Action with Barbary Vessels"]]
|[[Database: "The Flight into Egypt"|"The Flight into Egypt"]]-->
|Vanitas Still-life
|Nymphs By A Fountain
|"Der Liederliche Student" by Gerard van Honthorst
|"Harbour Scene at Sunset" by Claude Lorrin
|"Vanitas Still-life" by Pieter Cleasz
|}</center>
==Behind the scenes==
|-|Art Collection: Ship Models=
The "Social Clubs" featured in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' share their name with the contemporary ''{{Wiki|Society of the Friends of Truth|Social Club}}'', a French revolutionary organization that had [[Camille Desmoulins]] and [[Nicolas de Condorcet]] as key figures.
|[[Database: "Vertumnus, a Portrait of Today"|"Vertumnus, a Portrait of Today"]]
|[[Database: Columbus Map|Columbus Map]]-->
=Café de l'Ile de la Cité=
|"Atalanta Fugiens"
{{Era|Landmarks}}
|"De Gama Diary Extract"
{{Imageneed|''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''}}
|"Magellan's Ship"
The '''Café de l'Ile de la Cité''' was a café and [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Social Club|social club]] in the [[Île de la Cité]] district of [[Paris]], [[France]].
|"Sacred Theory of the Earth"
|"The Fetus In The Womb"
|"Voynich Manuscript" - Folio 33v
|"World Map" (1570)
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==History==
|-|Shanties=
At some point after receiving stewardship over the [[Café Théâtre]] in 1791, the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] [[Renovation|renovated]] the café with 500 [[livre]]s as a social club for the Parisian Brotherhood. After the renovation, the [[Assassin Council]] assigned Arno a mission to eliminate four captains extorting citizens at the bridges to the Île de la Cité.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Bridge Brigands]]</ref> Another mission they assigned him envolved stealing a letter by [[Jean-Paul Marat]] which prevented a group of grave robbers from being arrested.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Marat's Missive]]</ref>
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
==References==
===World of Piracy===
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The '''Café du Ventre de Paris''' was a café and [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Social Club|social club]] in the [[Ventre de Paris]] district of [[Paris]], [[France]].
==History==
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At some point after receiving stewardship over the [[Café Théâtre]] in 1791, the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] [[Renovation|renovated]] the café with 1,000 [[livre]]s as a social club for the Parisian Brotherhood. After the renovation, Arno was assigned a number of missions by the [[Assassin Council]] intending to deal with food hoarders, namely by opening one of [[Joseph Foullon de Doué]]'s warehouses to the populace,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Let Them Eat Hay]]</ref> followed by eliminating his lieutenants,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Cat Food on a Hot Tin Roof]]</ref> and liberating a group of farmers taken hostage by the hoarders.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Hoarding Hostages]]</ref>
The '''Café du Quartier Latin''' was a café and [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Social Club|social club]] in the [[Le Quartier Latin]] district of [[Paris]], [[France]].
|Sugar Mill
|Ramparts
|Cathedral Of Havana
|Castillo de la Real Fuerza
|Castillo Moro
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==History==
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At some point after receiving stewardship over the [[Café Théâtre]] in 1791, the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] [[Renovation|renovated]] the café with 1,500 [[livre]]s as a social club for the Parisian Brotherhood. After the renovation, the [[Assassin Council]] assigned Arno a mission to eliminate a group of [[Maximilien de Robespierre]]'s allies who sought to overthrow the [[Legislative Assembly]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Café Procope (memory)|Café Procope]]</ref> In 1794, he was taked with [[Assassination|assassinating]] [[Jacques Roux's lieutenant]] to avoid a riot.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Roux's Remains]]</ref> In the 1820s, the Council requested Arno assist [[Jean-François Champollion]] in recovering a stolen rubbing of the [[Rosetta Stone]] that contained sensitive information concerning the Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[An Engaging Egyptologist]]</ref>
==Appearances==
===Transcription===
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
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|-|British Empire=
The course of the 18th Century saw the [[British Empire]] become the [[Earth|world]]'s leading colonial power, with [[France]] and [[Spain]] as its primary rivals. After siding with the [[Netherlands]] and Austria in the [[War of the Spanish Succession]], the British Empire expanded, gaining territories from both Spain and France, and taking over control of the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] [[Slavery|slave trade]] in Spanish America.
==References==
|-|Dancers=
{{Reflist}}
For a handful of coin, "Dancers" can be employed to distract guards and interfere with ongoing fights. They might also have some incredible stories of their own to tell, if only you'd bother to listen.
[[Category:Landmarks in Paris]]
[[Category:Cafés]]
|-|Drunkards=
Sailors flush with [[rum]] and the heat of the [[sun]], these Drunkards can be useful in a few ways. First as [[Blending|blend groups]] that allow [[Edward Kenway|Edward]] to hide in plain sight, and secondly as allies in the event of a scuffle. But remember to bring a bit of coin if you want them to fight alongside you, as these [[Piracy|pirates]] won't risk their lives for free.
=Café du Louvre=
|-|Spanish Empire=
{{Era|Landmarks}}
Already a global power, the Spanish defeated powerful adversaries such as the Aztecs and Incas in the Americas by exploiting existing conflicts and rivalries between tribes and nations between the 15th and 18th centuries.
{{Imageneed|''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''}}
The '''Café du Louvre''' was a café and [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Social Club|social club]] in the [[Le Louvre]] district of [[Paris]], [[France]].
==History==
Acquisitive and protective of the supply of precious metals its new colonies afforded it, the Spanish Empire enthusiastically participated in the Atlantic slave trade and defended its trade routes aggressively.
At some point after receiving stewardship over the [[Café Théâtre]] in 1791, the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] [[Renovation|renovated]] the café with 1,500 [[livre]]s as a social club for the Parisian Brotherhood. After the renovation, the [[Assassin Council]] assigned Arno a mission to [[Assassination|assassinate]] [[Jean Gilbert]], a [[Templars|Templar]] who exposed an attempt by a group of friends of [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau|Mirabeau]] to free [[Marie Antoinette]] before her execution.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Betrayer of the Queen]]</ref> Later, Arno was instructed to investigate the existence of the "[[Black Office]]".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Black Office]]</ref> In 1794, he was tasked with eliminating [[Andrés de Guzmán]], one of the drivers of the execution of the [[Girondists]].
<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Retribution for a Rabble-Rouser]]</ref>
==Appearances==
Even after its defeat in the War of the Spanish Succession, the 18th century was nevertheless one of prosperity for the Spanish Empire, as their trade reputation grew steadily under Bourbon oversight, and continued to grow at an extraordinary rate until the 1780s.
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
==References==
|-|Swashbucklers=
{{Reflist}}
Often used interchangeably, there are a number of important distinctions to make between these different kinds of swashbucklers...
[[Category:Landmarks in Paris]]
[[Category:Cafés]]
[[Piracy|Pirates]]: Criminals on the open sea who use coercion, intimidation and violence to rob innocent people of their cargo and transport. The term pirate is a catch-all and may be used generally to refer to all who perform acts of larceny on the open ocean. Pirates have been a problem since the advent of long-distance ocean travel; every age has seen its share of pirates, and every age has cursed their name and romanticized their cause. During the so-called "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]" (roughly 1650 to 1725), the majority of pirates were from the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]]. Most were young men in their 20s and almost all had already gained some experience as sailors prior to falling into piracy.
=Café du Marais=
Buccaneers: Though often used as a synonym for Pirates now, the term Buccaneer refers more specifically to a group of pirates who lived and operated in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] in the middle of the 17th century. Best known for attacking settlements and fortifications on land in large groups, the Buccaneers derived their name from the [[France|French]] Boucanier -- an instrument used for smoking strips of meat over an open fire, a favorite sort of sustenance for these terrestrial pirates.
{{Era|Landmarks}}
{{Imageneed|''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''}}
The '''Café du Marais''' was a café and [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Social Club|social club]] in the [[Le Marais]] district of [[Paris]], [[France]].
==History==
Privateers: Non-commissioned sailors who attack and rob, having been given a Letter of Marque by their King or a royal official such as a Governor. Thus the distance between a Pirate and a Privateer is but a hair's breath of difference -- Pirates simply sail for one [[Monarchy|monarch]] fewer.
At some point after receiving stewardship over the [[Café Théâtre]] in 1791, the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] [[Renovation|renovated]] the café with 5,000 [[livre]]s as a social club for the Parisian Brotherhood. After the renovation, the [[Assassin Council]] assigned Arno missions to eliminate various criminal, including the leader of a band of looters focused on stealing valuable artworks,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Artful Dodger]]</ref> a [[Duc de Barrois|duke]] that used his influence to execute his rivals and take their properties,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[A Dramatic Exit]]</ref> as well as the leader of a group of thugs harassing the nuns from the [[Convent of the Daughters of Calvary]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Breaking the Habit]]</ref>
==Appearances==
|-|Taíno=
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
Taíno refers to a group of related languages and cultures widespread across the Caribbean at the time of European arrival. Broadly speaking, they consisted of the Ciboney or Western Taíno of Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas; the Classic Taíno of Hispaniola and Borikén (the indigenous name of Puerto Rico); and the Eastern Taíno of the Antilles.
==References==
A Taíno cacique or chief demonstrated rank by carrying an object forged from guanín, a unique indigenous alloy made out of copper, silver, and gold, noted for its lustrous shine. The term "tabaco" from which we also derive from a Taíno word, as tobacco was cultivated on the islands and its usage noted by Spanish explorers. Other English words with a Taíno origin include barbecue, canoe, hurricane, iguana, and potato.
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[[Category:Landmarks in Paris]]
[[Category:Cafés]]
Other, non-Taíno indigenous groups of the island include the Ciguaya, Macorix, and Kalinago or Caribs, for whom the Caribbean Sea is named.
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=Café des Invalides=
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{{Era|Landmarks}}
|-|Havana=
{{Imageneed|''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''}}
There were several attempts to found a town near the [[Havana]] Bay in the early 1500s. A settlement was established by the [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]] {{Wiki|Conquistador}} [[Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar]] around 1514. The city sits on a bay that opens to the {{Wiki|Gulf Stream}} and thus became a natural stopping point between [[Europe]] and the [[Americas]].
The '''Café des Invalides''' was a café and [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Social Club|social club]] in the [[Les Invalides (district)|Les Invalides]] district of [[Paris]], [[France]].
==History==
In the earliest stages of the [[Golden Age of Piracy|golden age of piracy]] Havana was burnt to the ground by [[France|French]] {{Wiki|French corsairs|corsair}}, [[Jacques de Sores]]. By the 1700s, Havana had become a large, heavily fortified port city where [[Spanish Treasure Fleet|Spanish treasure ships]] would dock on their way to Europe. [[Piracy|Pirates]] lurked on the approaches to the city, hoping to capture these same [[ship]]s.
At some point after receiving stewardship over the [[Café Théâtre]] in 1791, the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] [[Renovation|renovated]] the café with 10,000 [[livre]]s as a social club for the Parisian Brotherhood. After the renovation, the [[Assassin Council]] assigned Arno a mission to eliminate four [[Templars]] that had managed to infiltrate the [[Council of Five Hundred]] and were attempting to continue the [[Reign of Terror]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Spiked Bourbon]]</ref> Another mission was to investigate a series of brutal mail coach robberies and deal with the [[L'Au|person]] behind them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Special Delivery (Unity)|Special Delivery]]</ref> Arno was also tasked with protecting local vineyards from the [[Chouans]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Smoky Yet Robust]]</ref>
==Appearances==
|-|Nassau=
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
Originally founded as another [[Charleston|Charles-Towne]], the city was renamed [[Nassau]] in honor of [[William III of England|King William III]] of the {{Wiki|house of Orange-Nassau}}. This city has a particularly colorful past: In 1706 the city's officially appointed Governor skipped town, thus severing the [[British Empire|Crown]]'s direct control over [[the Bahamas]].
==References==
The islands languished for almost a decade in the hands of [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Civilians|citizens]] with little or no interest in Statesmanship. By 1713, the entire region had become a haven for [[Piracy|pirates]] and it was in this period that [[Benjamin Hornigold]] declared Nassau to be a pirate republic. He proclaimed himself governor and thereafter every pirate of any sense and reputation used Nassau as a base of operation, transforming this small city of barely 1000 residences into a "nest of infamous bastards", according to the Governor of Bermuda.
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Dating generally from the [[Maya]]n {{Wiki|Maya civilization|Classic period}} (AD 250 - 900), most Mayan ruins can be found throughout the [[Yucatán Peninsula|Yucatán peninsula]] and Central America. Mayan Temples have steep stone steps and a platform at the top for wooden crowning structures. Mayan architecture is composed with a sophisticated eye to decoration, often using wall paintings and elaborate bas-relief stone carvings. Mayan arches forego the use of a keystone, instead creating a triangle-like arch known as a corbel vault.
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|-|Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis=
=Gashadokuro Pack=
A dominating presence on [[Havana]]'s Plaza de San Francisco, the [[Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis]] dates from 1580s. Originally, a statue of St. [[Francis of Assisi]] stood atop the bell tower, but this was blown off in a cyclone in 1846. Baroque features were added to the basilica in 1730.
The '''Gashadokuro Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|Governor's Mansion=
''Drive the fear of undeath into your enemies with this pack inspired by the Gashadokuro, skeletal ghosts of Japanese folklore.''
The [[Governor's Mansion, Havana|Governor's Mansion]] housed the acting [[Spain|Spanish]] governor in addition to prison facilities. A new governor's mansion was constructed across the square in 1791.
==Content==
|-|Old Avery Tavern=
*Robes of the Enraged
This [[Old Avery|drinking spot]], named after "The King of [[Piracy|Pirates]]" Henry Avery, was highly popular among gritty seafarers in the early 18th century. Legend had it that Avery himself once had a financial stake in several establishments throughout the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], but that appears to be nothing more than self-promotion.
*Hood of the Enraged
*Armor of the Undead
*Kabuto of the Undead
*Ornate Bone Naginata
*Carved Bone Katana
*Steed of Lost Souls
*Bone of the Fallen Warrior (trinket)
*Bone of the Fallen Warrior (amulet)
==References==
|-|Laurence Prins' Manor=
{{Reflist}}
[[Laurens Prins]] was an incredibly successful [[Slavery|slave-trader]] who spent the better part of his 80 years transporting [[Humans|human]] cargo from the west of [[Africa]] to the [[Caribbean|West Indies]]. Near the end of his life, he lived in semi-retirement on land he purchased near [[Kingston]]. One of his most active [[Slave ships|slave ships]], the [[Whydah]], was famously captured by the [[Piracy|pirate]], [[Samuel Bellamy|Sam Bellamy]].
An unusual rendering of Saint [[Jerome]] as a scholar rather than an ascetic. The book supporting his hands alludes to his work as a Bible translator.
The '''Kaen Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|"Harbor Scene at Sunset"=
''Eliminate your foes as fire runs through your veins.''
Harbor scenes such as depicted in this 1644 painting were a favorite subject of the artist Claude Lorrain.
==Content==
|-|"The Burning of the 'Royal James'"=
*Blazing Spark Light Armor
An oil on canvas painting by [[Willem van de Velde the Younger|Willem van de Velde II]], the founder of the English school of marine painting. It shows a battle of the {{Wiki|Third Anglo-Dutch War}}.
*Headpiece of Ashes
*Cinder Oni Armor
*Infernal Eternity Headpiece
*Kaen Kanabo
*Kaen Kusarigama
*Kaen Mount
*Kaen Amulet (amulet)
*Kaen Amulet (trinket)
==References==
|-|"An English Ship in Action with Barbary Vessels"=
{{Reflist}}
More of a display of his imaginative and technical skills than an actual historic representation, this dramatic painting by [[Willem van de Velde the Younger|Willem van de Velde II]] depicts a battle with Barbary corsairs from north [[Africa]].
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|-|"The Flight into Egypt"=
This painting by Luca Giordano was commisioned by King Philip V of Spain for display in the French court.
Gold-work from the Isthmus, representing a crowned half-human, half-bat figure flanked by four crocodile heads.
The '''Hatou Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
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==Description==
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''Crush your enemies with the force of the ocean.''
|-|Birthday Announcement=
Today is my birthday.
==Content==
Brandish every Cask, Bottle and Barrel of Alcohol. Everyone is to partake and sing my Praises. To ensure that this Do goes splendidly, I will take charge of the Stores and require its Key.
*Azure Serpent Light Armor
*Typhoon Dragon Headpiece
*Azure Core Armor
*Golden Horn Helmet
*Hatou Tanto
*Hatou Teppo
*Hatou Sea Mount
*Hatou Dragon Orb (amulet)
*Hatou Dragon Orb (trinket)
==References==
My Father will be most gratified at your swift fulfilment of my Commands.
I, Thomas Cecil, hereby report that the following is a true Manifest of all the Goods, Wares and Merchandize, of the Marks, Numbers and Contents of each Package on board the Endeavor which Cargo was received at the Trading Post of Andreas Island from whence the Craft Sailed for the Plantation of Cat Island.
The '''Sekiryu Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
Sugar - 110 Barrels
''Unleash the fire of your fury as you evoke the mighty red dragon.''
Molasses - 25 Barrels
Tobacco - 15 Barrels
==Content==
|-|Barrister's Letter=
*Dragon Roar's Light Armor
John,
*Hood of the Dragon
*Crimson Scales Armor
*Red Dragon Helmet
*Eye of the Dragon
*Claw of the Dragon
*Sekiryu Beast
*Dragon Tooth (amulet)
*Dragon Tooth (trinket)
==References==
It is done. Accompanying this Letter you will find the Will, fully notarized by myself and with the old Man's signature. It will survive the scrutiny of any English Court, I assure you.
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Shadows DLC]]
Arrangements for your Daughter's removal are also underway. My Associates in the Royal Navy tell me she will be apprehended within the Month. In fact, I hear they have solicited the most reputable Pirate Hunter Lieutenant Maynard for the Task.
=Sakura Pack=
Courage my Friend. After so many long Years, we are almost there,
The '''Sakura Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
Thomas Barehaire Esq.
''Dispatch your enemies with elegance and grace.''
==Content==
|-|Last Will and Testament=
*Pink Petal Kosode
In the Name of God, I, Theodore Rupert Braddock, being of sound Mind and Memory, do declare this my last Will and Testament, in Manner and Form following, revoking all former Wills by me made.
*Bright Blossom Headpiece
*Sakura Bloom Armor
*Perennial Blossom Headpiece
*Sakura Tanto
*Sakura Naginata
*Sakura Fox Mount
*Perfect Cherry Blossom Branch (amulet)
*Perfect Cherry Blossom Branch (trinket)
==References==
As touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give, devise, and bequeath all my Goods unto my well-beloved Son-in-Law, John Baldwin, Husband of my late daughter Elizabeth, to have and to hold the same unto him, his Heirs, and Assigns forever.
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Shadows DLC]]
I do nominate, constitute, and appoint my said Son-in-Law, John Baldwin, to be the sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament, charging him to see this my Will performed according to my true Intent and Meaning.
=Tengu Pack=
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, this Second day of January in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty.
The '''Tengu Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Theodore Rupert Braddock as and for his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at his Request and in his Presence, and in the Presence of each other, have subscribed our Names as Witnesses hereto.
''Embody the forests and mountains with this pack inspired by the Tengu, divine nature spirits of Shinto.''
==Content==
Theodore Rupert Braddock
*Feathered Robes of the Sylvan Spirit
*Beaked Hood of the Sylvan Spirit
*Crow Head Robes of the Summit Spirit
*Kabuto of the Summit Spirit
*Mountain Demon Kanabo
*Dark Woods Kusarigama
*Spirit of the Wilds
*Crow Spirit Talisman (amulet)
*Crow Spirit Talisman (trinket)
==References==
Witnessed by:<br>
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Thomas Barehaire, Esquire<br>
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John Baldwin
|-|Neatly Folded Letter=
Thom,
=Dead by Daylight Pack=
Don't go getting all uncharitable about this, I did it for your own Good. I knew we might strike some Trouble along the way, so I hid your Share with the original Will in the Likelihood we ever need the old Man's Signature again.
[[File:ACSH Dead by Daylight Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image]]
The '''Dead by Daylight Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
The Locket's here too. I want it kept, no matter what you think. There is no one left to know of it's Significance, at any Rate. I'll recover it from you when all this is over, and include a Crate of Rum for the Inconvenience.
''Incarnate two terrible lurkers of the Realms and instill terror in your prey with this Dead by Daylight-inspired pack.''
==Content==
Chin up Man! We're Home free!
*Gown of the Spirit
*Etheral Cloth
*Oni's Flesh
*Oni's Rage
*Oni's Gaze
*Shattered Tanto
*Maurice
*Blood Orb (amulet)
*Blood Orb (trinket)
==References==
John.
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|-|Jing Lang's Note=
Vance,
=Kintsugi Pack=
I had to leave early. My Order requires a Report and there cannot be a Delay. I'll be waiting by the Tavern at the usual Time. Come with both pieces of the Map.
The '''Kintsugi Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
Jing Lang
''Accept the marks of the past with this pack inspired by the art and philosophy of kintsugi, or golden repair.''
==Content==
|-|Letter from Torres=
*Recovered Hood
A letter to Lauren Prins, [sic] congratulating him on acquiring The Sage.
*Recovered Armor
*Resilience Armor
|-|Slave Ledger=
*Kasa of Resilience
1. Cato, 35 years, superior carpenter and ship caulker.<br>
*Sharpened Ceramic Katana
2. York, 16 years, field hand.<br>
*Elegant Ceramic Long Katana
3. Nero, 25 years, stone cutter.<br>
*Shattered Mount
4. Bess, 28 years, field cook, water carrier.<br>
*Porcelain Teacup (amulet)
5. Esther, 31 years, midwife.<br>
*Porcelain Teacup (trinket)
6. Gracey, 14 years, good house girl and child's nurse.<br>
7. Anthony Morgan, about 30 years, fine engineer and field hand.<br>
8. Sarah Morgan, 32 years, good field hand; tonsils occasionally inflamed.
9. Infant, 2 months.<br>
10. Anthony, 3 years.<br>
11. Stephen, 5 years.<br>
12. Nace, 9 years.<br>
13. Sophy, 12 years, likely.
==References==
|-|Notice of Dismissal=
{{Reflist}}
You, Mr Thomas Stell, Ensign, stand charged for Dereliction of Duty.
On Tuesday last you were tasked to deliver a Prisoner to the Church at the center of Kingston, but were discovered to be in a shameful and drunken State, having abandoned your Post.
=Sun & Moon Pack=
You are dismissed forthwith from Service, being no longer entitled to Pay or Protection from the Royal Navy.
The '''Sun & Moon Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|Bill of Sale=
''Embody the attributes of the Sun and Moon with this celestial collection.''
Know all, by these Present, that I, Alvin of the Village of Grand Cayman, in consideration of the Sum of Forty-Two Reales in Hand, paid to me by Vargas of the Village of Grand Cayman, the Receipt of where I do acknowledge, have in turn sold and delivered in measured Weight One-Hundred-and-Thirty-Six Pounds of Mutton Snapper unto said Vargas.
==Content==
In witness whereof I have set my Hand the Fifth Day of May 1716.<br>Signed, sealed and delivered in the present of
*Incandescent Sun Crown
All and Sundry, viz.
*Incandescent Sun Robes
*Moonlight Crescent Mask
*Moonlight Crescent Robes
*Sunburst Katana
*Nightfall Haze Long Katana
*Celestial Wolf Dragon
*Cosmic Harmony Decoration (amulet)
*Cosmic Harmony Decoration (trinket)
==References==
- Alvin of Grand Cayman
{{Reflist}}
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|-|Julien Du Casse's Portrait=
A debonair portrait of Julien Du Casse, the infamous mercenary.
=Hanabi Pack=
Hangs above the bed in the Mansion at Great Inagua.
The '''Hanabi Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|Laurens Prins' Portrait=
''Ward off evil spirits with this explosive pack inspired by the art of fireworks.''
A vivid portrait of Laurens Prins, the reprehensible slaver.
==Content==
Hangs in the hall of the Mansion at Great Inagua.
*Firecracker Robes
*Firecracker Amigasa
*Starburst Robes
*Starburst Amigasa
*Dazzling Aura
*Screaming Rocket
*Fire Flower Kitsune
*Sky Flower Insignia (trinket)
*Sky Flower Insignia (amulet)
==References==
</tabber>
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Shadows DLC]]
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|-|Schooner=
The schooner was a class of ship used as a general sailing vessel by both navies and civilian operators, providing light firepower and ample speed.
The brig was a class of ship bearing two square-rigged masts, and represented a compromise between larger, more powerful ships, and the faster, but less well-armed ones.
[[File:ACSH Far Future Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image]]
The '''Far Future Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|Man O' War=
''With this technology, are you still human? Or all-powerful machine?''
The man o' war was a type of large warship purpose built for warfare, boasting multiple gun decks, and crewed by heavily armed professional soldiers.
==Content==
|-|El Dorado=
*Android Casing
El Dorado was a brig that formed part of the Spanish Treasure Fleet.
*Android Vision
*Cyborg Safeguard
*Cyborg Grimace
*Petallic Rim
*Time Blaster
*Mecha
*AJ30 Pod (trinket)
*AJ30 Pod (amulet)
==References==
The fleet was destroyed in a hurricane, with the El Dorado its lone surviving vessel.
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Shadows DLC]]
|-|Jackdaw=
The Jackdaw was a brig captained by the pirate-turned-Assassin Edward Kenway, who named it after the small, swift bird of his native Wales.
=Attack on Titan Pack=
The ship was known as El Dorado before Edward and his future quartermaster Adéwalé captured it from its fleet.
[[File:ACSH Attack on Titan Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image]]
The '''Attack on Titan Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|Royal Fortune=
''When you scout beyond the walls, a whole new world awaits. These will help your exploration.''
The Royal Fortune was a man o' war captained by the pirate and Sage Bartholomew Roberts, who elected to keep and renamed it after he captured it as the Nosso Senhor da Compreensão from the Portuguese Navy.
==Content==
|-|The Ranger=
*Scarf of Freedom
The Ranger was a brig formerly owned by the pirate Benjamin Hornigold before he passed it on to his colleague, Charles Vane.
[[File:ACSH Temper of Elements Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image]]
The '''Temper of Elements Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|Spanish Schooner=
''This set harnesses the power of the elements. But can you tame them?''
The '''Underworld Shadow Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 2300 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of a light armor piece and a headgear for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], an armor piece and a helmet for [[Yasuke]], two weapons (one for each), a trinket, an amulet, and a mount skin. Alternatively, one could acquire packs meant specifically for each character, containing only the four items usable by them and the mount skin, costing 1800 credits. The two weapons were also available as a separate pack for 600 credits.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|English Schooner=
''Break free, creatures of the underworld, and roam the world once more.''
[[File:ACSH Critical Role Weapon Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image]]
The '''Critical Role Weapon Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 1000 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of four weapons, two meant for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and two for [[Yasuke]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|The Revenge (ship model)=
''Do battle like your favorite nerdy voice actors with these Critical Role inspired weapons.''
A miniature ship model of the Revenge.
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==Content==
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*Whisper
|-|Black Jaguar=
*Sword of Fathoms
In the [[Americas]], the term ‘black panther’ generally refers to a melanistic [[jaguar]]. They are not a separate species, but a color morph of the spotted form. Black jaguars form less than ten percent of jaguars.
*Heart of Glass
*Bad News
==References==
Black jaguars can be found in Isla Providencia and Pinos Isle.
{{Reflist}}
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|-|Cat=
The cat is a small carnivorous mammal with a flexible body, sharp claws, and quick reflexes. Cats have long been domesticated, and are favored as pets for their affectionate independence, and playful natures.
=Eikyo Weapon Pack=
Sailors often keep cats aboard ships to deal with rats and other vermin.
The '''Eikyo Weapon Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 1000 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of four weapons, two meant for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and two for [[Yasuke]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
|-|Crocodile=
''Usher your enemies to their death with this set of otherwordly weapons.''
The [[Crocodile]] is a large, tropical-dwelling tetrapod. Crocodiles can measure up to 15 feet long, weigh 2000 pounds, and live to be 70 years old. This prehistoric-looking predator preys on birds, fish, insects and other reptiles.
==Content==
Crocodiles have been known to indulge in cannibalistic behaviour. Because of this, they live in groupings of the same size.
*Eikyo Kusarigama -> Chains of Purgatory
*Eikyo Bow -> The Decider
*Eikyo Katana -> Sliver of Smoke
*Eikyo Kanabo -> Final Blow
==References==
Not to be confused with alligators, crocodiles are bigger, lighter in color, and have narrower snouts. Although known to attack [[humans]], the crocodile is more likely to flee than to react aggressively when approached.
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Shadows DLC]]
Crocodiles are most commonly found in Nassau, Long Bay, and Matanzas.
Deer are large hoofed ruminants notable for having two large and two small hooves on each foot. Males have antlers while the females do not, with the exception of a single species where the females also grow antlers. Deer are selective feeders, eating plant food low in fiber content and high in protein such as young grass, herbs, woody shoots, and bark.
[[File:ACSH Dark Kitsune Weapon Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image]]
The '''Dark Kitsune Weapon Pack''' is a [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows downloadable content|downloadable content]] pack for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''. The pack can be purchased for 1000 [[Helix Credit]]s in the [[Helix Store]] and consists of four weapons, two meant for [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and two for [[Yasuke]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
==Description==
Various subspecies of deer can be found in the Caribbean bioregion. The red brocket deer, for example, is found in Trinidad and Tobago and the Key deer, introduced by colonists, inhabits the Florida Keys.
''Skulk and tail weaker prey with these weapons inspired by one of Japan's most mystic night prowlers.''
==Content==
Deer are most commonly found in Kingston, Salt Lagoon, and Santanillas.
*Fox Tail
*Kitsune Fang
*The Fox Head
*Silent Howl
==References==
|-|Frigatebird=
{{Reflist}}
Frigate birds are large seabirds with long wings, forked tails, and slender bodies. They generally inhabit tropical and subtropical oceans, often nesting on remote islands. Frigate birds are skilled fliers, and are known to steal food from other seabirds.
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=Le Secret de Napoléon Ier=
|-|Hammerhead Shark=
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Found across the world in tropical and temperate waters, the [[Hammerhead sharks|hammerhead]]'s unusual head shape gives it increased sensory ability to detect its prey. The hammerhead does not attack humans, although it can be lethal if provoked.
=[[Apple of Eden 1]]=
Before being exiled to Saint Helena, Napoleon hid the Apple of Eden in a crypt underneath [[Les Invalides]], where it would stay until 1840, when his remains were repatriated. That year, General [[Henri Gatien Bertrand]] moved it to the Saint-Jérôme chapel at Les Invalides, to keep it close to the late emperor, hiding it under a golden cushion atop of which rested Napoleon's precious sword from Austerlitz. It was transferred to an even safe location in 1861.[REF SNI]
Hammerhead sharks can be found in the Eleuthera and Gibara regions.
=[[Charles Leclerc]]=
|-|Howler Monkey=
After his death, his heart was placed into a urn by his wife Pauline Bonaparte, which was later transferred to [[Les Invalides]].[REF SNI]
Considered one of the loudest animals on [[earth]], the small-sized [[Howler monkey|Howler Monkey]] generates a siren-like howl that can be heard from a distance of 3 miles (5km). They are not aggressive and are popular as pets in The West Indies.
Howler monkeys are most commonly found in Kingston, Cape Bonavista, and Long Bay.
=[[Napoleon Bonaparte]]=
|-|Hutia=
Before being exiled to Saint Helena, Napoleon hid the [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] in a crypt underneath [[Les Invalides]]. While at the island, he expressed his wish to see his ashes rest on the banks of the Seine, amidst the French people he loved so much and where he had left his precious relic.[REF SNI]
The hutia is a large rodent unique to the Caribbean basin which varies in size, and can form distinct species from island to island. Hutias are often hunted by locals to be eaten in a spiced stew.
In 1840, Napoleon's executor General [[Henri-Gatien Bertrand]] participated in the repatriation of the late emperor's body to France, and he was moved to the the Saint-Jérôme chapel at Les Invalides, along with some of his items. Bertrand retrieved the Apple of Eden from the crypt, hiding it closer to the late Emperor, under a golden cushion atop of which rested Napoleon's precious sword from Austerlitz.[REF SNI]
Hutias are most commonly found in Cayman Sound and Long Bay.
|-|Iguana=
Iguanas are large, herbivorous lizards found throughout the Caribbean islands. The common iguana eats only leaves, flowers and fruit. Despite their at times fierce appearance they are not aggressive, and typically flee when threatened. However, they can lash their tails and bite if provoked.
=[[Henri-Gatien Bertrand]]=
Iguana are found in Great Inagua, Andreas Island, and Abaco Island.
{{Era|Individuals}}{{WP-REAL}}
'''Henri-Gatien Bertrand''' (1773 – 1844) was a French general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He also served as Napoleon Bonapart's executor, having followed the emperor in both the exiles to Elba and Saint Helena.[REF WIKI]
In 1840, he participated in the repatriation of Napoleon's body to France, having it moved to the Saint-Jérôme chapel at [[Les Invalides]] along with some of his items. Bertrand also retrieved the late emperor's [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] from its hiding place in a crypt underneath the hospital, moving it closer to Napoleon's body, under a golden cushion atop of which rested Napoleon's precious sword from Austerlitz.[REF SNI]
|-|Jaguar=
The largest feline in the Western hemisphere, the [[jaguar]] is distinguished by its compact and powerful build, its agility, and its unique killing method of biting directly into the skull to pierce the brain. The [[Maya]]ns believed that the jaguars could carry messages to and from the afterworld.
==Appearances==
Jaguars are most commonly found in Cape Bonavista, Long Bay, Tulum, and Principe.
*[[Le Secret de Napoléon Ier]] {{Mo}}
==References==
|-|Jellyfish=
{{Reflist}}
Also called a [[wikt:medusa|medusa]], the [[jellyfish]] isn't technically a [[fish]]—it is a free-swimming {{Wiki|Cnidaria|non-vertebrate}} found in every sea across the [[Earth|world]]. Jellyfish consist of a {{Wiki|Mesoglea|gelatinous bell}} with trailing tentacles capable of {{Wiki|Cnidocyte|stinging}} prey. Jellyfish stings are in most cases harmless to [[human]]s, but some can be extremely serious, even lethal.
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=[[Alan Seeger]]=
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'''Alan Seeger''' (1888 – 1916) was an American war poet who served in the [[French Foreign Legion]], fighting and dying in World War I.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Alan Seeger}}</ref>
Out of love for France, Seeger joined the Foreign Legion in 1914, at the outset of the First World War. During his travels, his path crossed that of the [[Crystal Skull of Camarón|Crystal Skull]] the Foreign Legion guarded, and he began working on unlocking the artifact's secrets. He kept a diary with notes of his investiagtion and even hid clues in his poems. He was killed in action in July 1916, and his diary would later end up in the hands of fellow legionnaire [[Paul-Frédéric Rollet]].[REF CAM]
|-|Manta Ray=
Although related to [[shark]]s, [[manta ray]]s are harmless. They can be quite large (up to 30 ft (9m) wide) and feed on small [[fish]] and plankton, funneling food into their mouth using {{Wiki|cephalic}} flaps extending from the eyes. Manta rays, which are found all over the world, have the unique ability to leap from the water into the air to escape attackers.
==Appearances==
|-|Monkey=
*''[[Le Secret de Camerone]]'' {{Mo}}
Monkeys in the Caribbean are primarily an introduced African species called the green monkey, although up to the 17th Century these still shared territory with the now extinct Jamaican monkey. Both species were omnivores that ate a variety of foraged foods including fruit, seeds, flowers, insects, and smaller animals like frogs and birds.
==References==
Monkeys were viewed as pests by farmers as they continually raided crops, but were favoured by locals and sailors who adopted them as mischievous, intelligent pets.
{{Reflist}}
{{Hootside}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
|-|Ocelot=
The ocelot is a wild cat that typically has yellow fur with dark stripes in the manner of a jaguar. Ocelots are nocturnal and range from the size of domestic cats up to four feet (1.2 meters) in length.
Ocelot hides are coveted by leather workers for their ease of working, patterned fur, soft texture, and durability.
=[[Paul-Frédéric Rollet]]=
Ocelots can be found in Cumberland Bay and Abaco Island.
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{{Quote|I fear the sun more than German bullets.|Paul-Frédéric Rollet, during World War I.|Le Secret de Camerone}}
'''Paul-Frédéric Rollet''' (1875 – 1941) was a French Army General part of the [[French Foreign Legion]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Paul-Frédéric Rollet}}</ref> Due to his long career in the corps and great influence, he is also referred to as the "father of the Foreign Legion".[REF CAM]
On 18 May 1917, Rollet took command of the Foreign Legion Marching Regiment, discovering the diary of American poet and legionnaire [[Alan Seeger]], shortly afterwards. The diary detailed Segger's investigations into the [[Crystal Skull of Camarón|Crystal Skull]] the Foreign Legion guarded, indicating it had been hidden in the Marne, a battleground during [[World War I]]. The Skull was retrieved from its location and Rollet became the guardian of that secret.[REF CAM]
|-|Turtle=
The [[Caribbean]] basin provides an excellent climate for both land and [[Green sea turtle|sea turtles]]. Turtles are reptiles with a hard, protective upper shell called a carapace. Although they are natural swimmers and can stay submerged for up to 7 hours while resting, turtles breathe air. Despite being awkward and slow moving on land, they go ashore to lay their eggs.
==Appearances==
|-|White Jaguar=
*''[[Le Secret de Camerone]]'' {{Mo}}
White coats in animals can be due to a specific genetic mutation or albinism. The genetic mutation that yields a white jaguar also results in a more aggressive animal, making them dangerous as well as rare.
==References==
White jaguars can be found at Great Inagua.
{{Reflist}}
{{Hootside}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
|-|Wild Pig=
The [[wild pig]], or [[wild boar|boar]], is a large cousin of the domesticated [[pig]] covered by hairy bristles. They were introduced by [[Europe]]ans to the [[Caribbean]] basin ([[Christopher Columbus|Columbus]] himself brought eight pigs with him from [[Spain]]). Wild pigs flourished in the island environment and were hunted by sailors and [[Piracy|pirates]] to provide salted pork on their voyages.
Wild pigs are most commonly found in Nassau, Great Inagua, and Cape Bonavista.
=[[Battle of Camarón]]=
|-|Bull Shark=
The '''Battle of Camarón''' (French:''Bataille de Camerone'') was a conflict that took place on 30 April 1863 in [[Mexico]],[REF CAM] between the [[French Empire]] and the {{Wiki|Second Federal Republic of Mexico|Mexican Republic}} as part of the {{Wiki|Second French intervention in Mexico}},<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Battle of Camarón}}</ref> when a [[French Foreign Legion]] unit led by Captain [[Jean Danjou]] was ambushed by the Mexican army. The 65 legionnaries took up positions in a nearby {{Wiki|hacienda}}, Hacienda Camarón, to defend themselves against the 2000 soldiers, managing to resist for over a day, though they suffered great losses and only a few legionnaires survived. The few survivors were then taken prisoner, with only the drummer, [[Casimir Lai]], escaping, having been gravely wounded and left for dead after the battle. He was later rescued by reinforcements from the Foreign Legion. Casimir had been tasked with protecting a [[Crystal Skull of Camarón|Crystal Skull]], no matter the cost, and they managed to smuggle it out of the country inside his drum.[REF CAM]
So-called because of their short snouts and their tendency to head-butt prey, [[bull sharks]] are commonly found in warm, shallow waters. They are extremely aggressive and dangerous to [[Humans|humans]]. The females are larger than the males, and adults measure well over seven feet (2.15m) long.
Long after the battle, rumors began attributing the prodigious resistance of the Foreign Legion to a powerful artifact, though the Skull itself only served to reveal mysterious messages and symbols. Jean Danjou's prosthetic hand was recovered by a Mexican citizen after the battle and later purchased by the French government and taken to Aubagne, where it has since been kept as a relic in the {{Wiki|Foreign Legion Museum}}.[REF CAM]
Bull sharks can be found in the Dry Tortuga, Gibara, and Punta Guarico regions.
{{Reflist}}
|-|Capuchin Monkey=
Found throughout Central and [[South America]], [[capuchin monkey]]s are small and highly intelligent. They eat almost anything -- nuts, fruits, small birds, frogs, clams, etc. Many [[Piracy|pirates]] favored capuchins as pets.
=[[Aubagne]]=
Capuchins can be found in Matanzas and Misteriosa.
'''Aubagne''' is a commune in southern [[France]], being 17 km east of [[Marseille]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Aubagne}}</ref>
In 1962, the [[French Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]] War Memorial was moved from [[Algeria]] to Aubagne, bringing with it a [[Crystal Skull of Camarón|Crystal Skull]] the Foreign Legion guarded. It was installed inside a hollow globe indicating the locations of the Legion's major battles and campaigns. In the 2020s, the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] came into possession of a scroll linked to the artifact and sent [[Senka]] to investigate, leading to its discovery.[REF CAM]
|-|Great White Shark=
The largest predatory fish in the world, the [[Great white sharks|great white]]'s lethal aspect is due to its nearly 300 serrated teeth arranged in rows. Great whites have been known to attack [[humans]], but usually more out of curiosity than hunger -- "sample biting" and then releasing their victims. The great white reaches an average length of 15 feet (4.6m).
==Appearances==
Great white sharks can be found in the Cruz and Serranilla regions.
*''[[Le Secret de Camerone]]''
==References==
|-|Humpback Whale=
{{Reflist}}
Known for emitting complex sequences of haunting moans, the [[Humpback whale|humpback]] is a large whale that reaches up to 62 feet (19 meters) in length. They migrate from the poles to the equator seasonally and travel in pods.
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Humpback whales can be found in the Castillo De Jagua and Navassa regions.
|-|Killer Whale=
Called the Grampus by sailors in the 18th century, the [[killer whale]], or Orca, is part of the dolphin family. Known for their ferociously deadly predation, killer whales feast on [[seal]]s, sea-lions and even other whales. They hunt in pods in the manner of [[Wolves|wolf packs]] and are found throughout the [[Earth|world]]'s seas.
=[[Casimir Lai]]=
Killer whales can be found in the Cruz and Conttoyor regions.
'''Casimir Lai''' was an Italian who served in the [[French Foreign Legion]], serving as a military musician.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|fr:Bataille de Camerone}}</ref>
</tabber>
On 30 April 1863, Lai's unit, which had been participating in the {{Wiki|Second French intervention in Mexico}},<ref name="Wiki"/> was [[Battle of Camarón|ambushed]] by the Mexican army. The 65 legionnaries took up positions in a nearby {{Wiki|hacienda}} to defend themselves, though they suffered great losses. Lai, who had been gravely wounded and left for dead, escaped becoming a prisoner of war and was later rescued by reinforcements from the Foreign Legion. Lai had been tasked with protecting a [[Crystal Skull of Camarón|Crystal Skull]], no matter the cost, and they managed to smuggle it out of Mexico inside his drum.[REF CAM]
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|-|Red Howler Monkey=
Red howler monkeys can be located on Isla Providencia.
</tabber>
==Appearances==
<tabber>
*''[[Le Secret de Camerone]]'' {{Mo}}
|-|Adéwalé=
Born: 1692, [[Trinidad]]<br>
Died: Unknown
==References==
Born to [[Slavery|enslaved]] {{Wiki|Ogoni people|Ogoni}} parents in {{Wiki|Yorubaland|Yoruba}}, [[Adéwalé]] was sold to the owner of a prosperous [[plantation]] before his teens. He remained on this plantation, working the fields, until his mid teens, always scheming of ways to escape his predicament, but uneasy with the prospect of living life as a fugitive.
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Then fortune struck, giving Adéwalé the sign he needed. At some point near his 16th birthday, a group of buccaneers raided the [[plantation]], robbing it of raw cane, refined [[sugar]], and as many [[real]]es as they could find. Seeing in this an opportunity, Adé grabbed a crate of sugar and hauled it aboard one of the longboats the buccaneers had rowed ashore. Surprised to see a slave among them, the buccaneers were nevertheless thankful for the aid, and welcomed Adé among them.
Adé sailed with this first group of men for many years, quickly learning the ways of a seaman, grateful for the chance to develop his own skills and chase his own passions. And though his life among buccaneers was not free of the usual bigotry of the era, Adé found the prejudice to be more confrontational than restrictive.
=[[Jean Danjou]]=
In 1715, misfortune struck a cruel blow when the ship Adé was aboard, struck a shallow sandbar near the port of [[Havana]]. The buccaneers—mostly [[United Kingdom|British]] at the time—tried desperately to free the trapped vessel, but after catching sight of an approaching [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Man O' War|Galleon]], abandoned ship only to be torn apart by schools of circling [[bull shark]]s. Adé made peace with his fate, and stood his ground.
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'''Jean Danjou''' (1828 – 1863) was a decorated captain of the [[French Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]] in the [[French Army]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Jean Danjou}}</ref>
On 30 April 1863, Danjou's unit, which had been participating in the {{Wiki|Second French intervention in Mexico}},<ref name="Wiki"/> was [[Battle of Camarón|ambushed]] by the Mexican army. Danjou had his men take up positions in a nearby {{Wiki|hacienda}} to defend themselves against the soldiers, and despite being greatly outnumbered with 65 legionnaires against 2000 soldiers, they resisted for over a day. Danjou died in the battle, and the few survivors were taken prisoners, with the exception of drummer [[Casimir Lai]], who managed to escape.[REF CAM]
Taken to [[Havana]] for questioning and inspection, Spanish authorities eventually decided to send Adéwalé to Spain, where they felt he would make an excellent interpreter, owing to his fluent command of Spanish, [[England|English]], and [[France|French]]. Some weeks later, they loaded him into of the Galleons that made up their perennial [[Spanish Treasure Fleet|treasure convoy]], en route to [[Seville]].
Jean Danjou's prosthetic hand was recovered by a Mexican citizen after the battle and later purchased by the French government and taken to [[Aubagne]], where it has since been kept as a relic in the {{Wiki|Foreign Legion Museum}}.[REF CAM]
Named for the [[Maya]]n god of hunting, [[Ah Tabai]]'s given name remains a mystery, and very little is known about his earliest decades. The only child he is known to have fathered died before the age of ten.
Jean Danjou is implied to be an Assassin, with the ''[[Le Secret de Camerone]]'' app deliberately pointing out that one of the fingers in his prosthetic hand is missing.
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What little else we know about him comes from his own mouth; from the stories he told those who knew him. When speaking about his own past, he avoids personal details in favor of abstractions and hints. He frequently speaks of his love and admiration for the tragic history of his people, and used these stories to illustrate the complex intersections of cultures and religions, frequently pointing out the fact that "From within and without come enemies and allies alike. Nothing in life is guaranteed, except surprise..."
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It is not known how early Ah Tabai acquired the title of Mentor, nor how large his impact was on the [[Assassins]] of the [[Caribbean|West Indies]]. However, that he maintained semi-regular contact with the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Assassins in the British colonies]] to the north, in various parts of [[Europe]] and [[Africa]], and in [[China]]. He was instrumental in opening his branch to men and women from all walks of life - mostly Europeans, Africans, and those Native to the area.
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As a native Mayan himself, rumors and stories of the ancient [[Observatory (Isu)|Observatory]] were not foreign to Ah Tabai. So when in 1713 rumors of [[Bartholomew Roberts|a new "Sage"]] began to surface, Ah Tabai took it upon himself to locate the man, believing the Assassins should be the protectors of the ancient and mysterious place. He sent word far and wide to as many Assassin outposts as possible, hoping their network of spies and informants would lead them to their prize. But after two years, there was no word.
=[[Crystal Skull of Camarón]]=
Then, in early 1715, an experienced British Assassin named [[Duncan Walpole]] arrived at Ah Tabai's encampment, initially expressing a desire to train under the Mentor directly. Ah Tabai found the request odd but flattering, for Walpole had already achieved a level of Mastery few assassins ever reached. After many months of intensive training, Ah Tabai came to consider Duncan Walpole as one of his most trusted colleagues.
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The '''Crystal Skull of Camarón''' is a [[Crystal Skulls|Crystal Skull]], a [[Piece of Eden]] created by the [[Isu]], that was recovered from [[Mexico]] by the [[French Foreign Legion]] in 1863 and guarded by the group until the 2020s, when it was retrieved by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Senka]]. The function of the artifact is to reveal mysterious messages and symbols, and Senka also speculated that it also contained recordings that she wished to analyse.[REF CAM]
==History==
Then in June of 1715, word arrived that the [[Templars]] had located and imprisoned the [[Sages|Sage]] on [[Spain|Spanish]] lands in the far south. Seeing an opportunity to cripple his arch-enemies, Ah Tabai entrusted Duncan Walpole with the task of rallying various Assassins around the West Indies and leading an assault on the Templar prison ship en route to [[Havana]]. Duncan Walpole agreed to this task... and was never heard from again.
During the 1860s {{Wiki|Second French intervention in Mexico|invasion}} of Mexico, a Foreign Legion unit led by Captain [[Jean Danjou]] located the crystal skull and Italian military musician [[Casimir Lai]] was tasked with protecting it regardless of the cost. On 30 April 1863, the unit of 65 legionnaries was ambushed by a contingent of 2000 Mexican soldiers and, though they managed to resist for over a day, they suffered great losses and only a few legionnaires survived. The few survivors were then taken prisoner, with only Casimir Lai escaping, having been gravely wounded and left for dead after the battle. Being rescued by reinforcements from the Foreign Legion, they managed to smuggle the artifact out of the country inside Casimir's drum.[REF CAM]
During [[World War I]], the artifact crossed paths with American poet and legionnaire [[Alan Seeger]], who began working on unlocking the artifact's secrets. He kept a diary with notes of his investigation and even hid clues in his poems. Seeger discovered that the skull had been hidden in the Marne, an early battleground in the war, but was killed in action in July 1916. On 18 May 1917, [[Paul-Frédéric Rollet]] took command of the Foreign Legion Marching Regiment, discovering Seeger's diary shortly afterwards. The Skull was then retrieved from its location and Rollet became the guardian of the secret.[REF CAM]
It was only after [[Edward Kenway]]'s disastrous meddling in Havana that Ah Tabai was made aware of the full extent of Walpole's betrayal.
In 1940, the {{Wiki|13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion|13th Demi-Brigade}} was created to fight Nazi Germany. This regiment also managed a convoy carrying Casimir Lai's drum, moving it to a temporary placement at the legion's barracks in {{Wiki|Sidi Bel Abbès}}, [[Algeria]], during the {{Wiki|Operation Torch|Morrocan campaign}} of [[World War II]].[REF CAM]
|-|Anne Bonny=
Born: 1702, [[Ireland]]<br>Died: Unknown
In 1962, the Foreign Legion War Memorial was moved from [[Algeria]] to [[Aubagne]], [[France]] bringing with it the skull. At the site of the {{Wiki|Foreign Legion Museum}}, it was installed inside a hollow globe indicating the locations of the Legion's major battles and campaigns. In the 2020s, the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] came into possession of a scroll linked to the artifact and sent [[Senka]] to investigate, leading to its discovery.[REF CAM]
[[Anne Bonny|Anne]] was barely a teen when she left her native [[County Cork|Cork]] in [[Ireland]] for the [[United Kingdom|British]] colonies, and by sixteen she was en route to [[Caribbean|West Indies]] at side of her new husband, Mr. Jack Bonny, a gentle but sturdy young man in his early 20s.
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The pair arrived in [[Nassau]] in April of 1716, settling down with an unclear idea of what shape their lives might take. Jack eventually found work on one of the small [[plantation]]s there, while Anne cultivated her ability to loaf and daydream. Unfortunately, her beauty, aloofness, and complete indifference to propriety made her the object of more romantic attention than she had ever known or cared for.
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Within a year of arriving in Nassau, the Bonnys' marriage was in shambles, a union only in name. While Jack disappeared further into his work, Anne grew more confident and sociable, eventually taking a job as a barmaid at the popular [[Old Avery]] [[tavern]] in the center of Nassau. And though she took on a few lovers in the next few years, it was mostly out of envy and spite that the rabble of Nassau branded Anne a harlot and a tease. But with no high society to shun or shame her, Anne's desirability only increased on the strength of these rumors.
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=[[French Foreign Legion]]=
|-|Edward "Blackbeard" Thatch=
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orn: 1680, [[England]]<br>Died: ????
The '''French Foreign Legion''' (French: ''Légion étrangère'') is a unique corps of the [[French Army]], which allows foreign nationals into French service. Formed in 1831, it was primarily used to help protect and expand the French colonial empire, with great focus in North Africa.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|French Foreign Legion}}</ref> Among its symbols is the white {{Wiki|kepi}}.[REF CAM]
==History==
Known variously by different sources as Thatch, Teach, Theach, Tache, Titche, Teatch, Tack, and more, we are fairly certain [[Edward Thatch]] was born in or around [[Bristol]] and took to the sea at an early age, most likely in his teens. It is also speculated that he arrived in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] quite soon after leaving England.
In 1831, King {{Wiki|Louis-Philippe I}} created the Foreign Legion to carry out missions outside of the Kingdom, including secret missions such as finding mysterious treasures and powerful objects.[REF CAM]
During the 1860s {{Wiki|Second French intervention in Mexico|invasion}} of [[Mexico]], a Foreign Legion unit led by Captain [[Jean Danjou]] located a [[Crystal Skull of Camarón|crystal skull]] and Italian military musician [[Casimir Lai]] was tasked with protecting it regardless of the cost. On 30 April 1863, the unit of 65 legionnaries was ambushed by a contingent of 2000 Mexican soldiers and, though they managed to resist for over a day, they suffered great losses and only a few legionnaires survived. The few survivors were then taken prisoner, with only Casimir Lai escaping, having been gravely wounded and left for dead after the battle. Being rescued by reinforcements from the Foreign Legion, they managed to smuggle the artifact out of the country inside Casimir's drum.[REF CAM]
If this was indeed the case, Ed Thatch would have seen his fair share of the [[War of Spanish Succession]], a protracted fight between most of the Empires of [[Europe]] that pitted Hapsburg Austia and its British ally against Bourbon France and Spain. In these early years, from 1700 to 1713, Thatch was a privateer or at the very least a merchant seaman, doing his part for the crown—[[Anne, Queen of Great Britain|Queen Anne]] at the time.
The Legion participated in many battles during [[World War I]], including {{Wiki|First Battle of the Marne|one}} at the {{Wiki|Marne River}} valley, where they hid the skull. On 18 May 1917, [[Paul-Frédéric Rollet]] took command of the Foreign Legion Marching Regiment, and later on, he retrieved the artifact from its hiding place.[REF CAM]
But with the [[Peace of Utrecht|Treaty of Utrecht]] bestowing peace upon a troubled [[Europe]] in 1713, Thatch and his fellow sailors found themselves far from home and out of work. Thus, they turned to [[piracy]] as a means of sustaining themselves. In the ensuing years, Thatch befriended a captain named [[Benjamin Hornigold]] and soon after joined his crew as quartermaster, at some point between late 1714 and early 1716.
In 1940, the {{Wiki|13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion|13th Demi-Brigade}} was created to fight Nazi Germany. This regiment also managed a convoy carrying Casimir Lai's drum, moving it to a temporary placement at the legion's barracks in {{Wiki|Sidi Bel Abbès}}, [[Algeria]], during the {{Wiki|Operation Torch|Morrocan campaign}} of [[World War II]].[REF CAM]
Settling in [[Nassau]], Thatch, Hornigold, and the rest of the "Flying Gang" as these pirates called themselves, began cooking up schemes far larger than most pirates of the era dared dream. Wanting nothing less than a country of their own, they worked to turn Nassau into a place of liberty and freedom for all who desired an escape from the bonds of imperial rule.
In 1946 to 1954, the Legion participated in the {{Wiki|First Indochina War}}.[REF CAM]
|-|Edward Kenway=
Born: 1693, [[Wales]]<br>Died: ????
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[[Edward Kenway|Edward James Kenway]] was born on the 10th of March in [[Swansea]], [[Wales]], to [[Bernard Kenway]] of [[Manchester]] and [[Linette Kenway|Linette Hopkins]] of nearby {{Wiki|Cardiff}}. By Edward's 10th birthday, his father had moved the family to a [[Hatherton|small farm]] just outside [[Bristol]], a nearby port town in the southwest of England.
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This relocation had a depressing effect on young Edward's mood. He grew restless from a lack of contact with old friends and struggled to find an outlet for his limitless energy. By his teens he was spending more and more time in the city away from his farm, where the lure of excitement overrode prudence. By age sixteen, he had substituted a career as a successful farmer for a life of hopeless tomfoolery, frequently shirking his responsibilities to his family in favor of rough company.
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=L'Armoire de Fer=
In late 1711, at the age of seventeen, Edward met [[Caroline Scott-Kenway|Caroline Scott]], a woman of modest but steady means. Their friendship began cautiously, as Caroline's hand had already been promised to the boorish [[Matthew Hague|son]] of a wealthy [[East India Company]] [[Aubrey Hague|executive]]. But Edward's charms eventually won out, and he and Caroline were married within a year of their meeting; a union that angered [[Emmett Scott|her father]], and got the whole of Bristol talking.
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=[[Louis XVI of France]]=
On 6 August 1792, a crowd gathered at the Champ de Mars once more to demand the abolition of the monarchy. Fearing attempts to derail the revolution, radical Jacobins and Cordeliers took refuge at the Hôtel de Ville along with 7,000 troops and took over the Paris Commune. In response, Louis strengthened the defences at the Tuileries from 2,000 to 3,000 men, mainly composed of his Swiss Guard.[23] When the grounds of the Tuileries were invaded on 10 August by 20,000 revolutionaries, the angry crowd sought to kill the royal family, but Louis had seemingly predicted the situation and fled in advance with his family.[22] They took refuge with the Legislative Assembly in the Salle du Manège,[24] where Louis was arrested soon after and stripped of his power,[3] before being imprisoned in the Temple with his family.[25] During the storming of the Tuileries, the young artillery officer Napoleon Bonaparte stole the temple key, while copies of the King's correspondence with Mirabeau were found in the iron cabinet and made public by the Templars.[19] The iron cabinet also housed a register with the names of Assassins and Templars, though this document went unnoticed by the invaders and was eventually destroyed.[REF ARM] On 21 September, France was proclaimed a republic.[1]
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In the earliest months of their marriage, Edward resolved to do well by his wife and provide for her as he believed a man in his position should. But his grandiose dreams and exaggerated opinion of himself prevented him from taking immediate responsibility for their well-being. And after only a year, he had stumbled back into his worst habits - drinking, fighting and idleness.
Throughout his life, Louis displayed indecisiveness and shyness, and was mild-mannered, most likely having taken these traits from his childhood tutors. Despite his good intentions of helping the French people, his lack of a strong personality meant that he was unable to exert power in the field of politics, of which he had little knowledge.[1] He was also frequently influenced by his close associates and his wife.[21] It is believed that he was clinically depressed, and he often sought refuge from his duties by indulging in hobbies.[1] Louis XVI was a great lover of locks and clocks, preferring to spend more time in his workshop than with his queen. He also studied extensively, being a keen student of science, with a passion for geography and the navy, as well as a fluent English speaker.[REF ARM] In 2014, the Abstergo Entertainment researcher Robert Fraser said of Louis, "Very mild mannered (i.e., boring). His speech to the Estates-General almost put me to sleep".[1]
It was in this dark period that Edward revived an old idea of joining a [[privateer]]ing fleet sailing for the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], with the aim of making war against the [[Spain|Spanish]] and collecting unchecked sums of gold and cargo. This, he told his wife, was their path to quick riches. Being a sensible and prudent woman, Caroline discouraged these fanciful ideas.
By the summer of 1712, Caroline understood that her husband's departure was inevitable. She wanted no further part of Edward's reckless plan, and so left him to live with her parents. Stunned by this sudden turn, Edward was determined to earn his fortune fast and prove himself as capable as he always claimed he was. He left for the West Indies barely one month later, where he soon fell in with the privateer [[Benjamin Hornigold]] and his quartermaster, [[Edward Thatch|Ed Thatch]].
=[[World War I]]=
Edward spent the first half of 1713 sailing with these two seasoned sailors, on regular sweeps of the windward passage. But that year, fate threw him another upset. With the signing of the [[Peace of Utrecht|treaty of Utrecht]], all hostile actions between the major empires came to an end and the prospects of British privateers dried up. Now poor, unemployed, and thousands of miles from home, Edward and his colleagues settled on the island of New Providence in [[the Bahamas]] to reconsider their options.
The countries envolved signed an armistice on 11 November 1918, ending the war.[REF ARM]
These were fanciful days for Edward. He discovered in the small town of [[Nassau]] a life quite unlike that which he had left behind. The atmosphere of wild and noisy freedom in this small stateless encampment overwhelmed and captivated him. The drinking, the gaming, the women, the aimless desire to simply live as one pleased. And yet, as carefree as he was, his beloved Caroline was never far from his mind. If he could make something of himself in the West Indies—working a [[sugar]] [[plantation]], perhaps—he might win her back after all his time away.
The day following the armistice, painter Claude Monet gifted a selection of his ''{{Wiki|Water Lilies (Monet series)|Water Lilies}}'' to the French government as a symbol of peace. These paintings would later be installed at the {{Wiki|Musée de l'Orangerie}} a few months after his death in 1927.[REF ARM]
But in absence of true conviction, habit takes hold fast; and it was only a matter of time before Edward set back out to sea with his mates, to live the life they knew best; no longer privateers—legal and sanctioned—but as [[Piracy|pirates]] now, with nary a whit of loyalty to kin and country, earning his fortune by the sword and pistol, praying his end was never too near.
During the war, the French adopted the {{Wiki|Centaurea cyanus|cornflower}} as {{Wiki|Bleuet de France|symbol}} of remembrance and solidarity with the veterans and victims of war, as it was one of the few flowers that grew on battlefields riddled with shells. The [[poppy]] serves the same {{Wiki|Remembrance poppy|symbolic}} function in England.[REF ARM]
|-|Calico Jack Rackham=
Born: 1682, [[Jamaica]]<br>Died: ????
Of the few infamous [[Piracy|pirates]] to call the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] his birthplace, [[Jack Rackham]] was born in Jamaica at the height of [[Port Royal]]'s boom as a den of scoundrels. This would likely explain his atrophied moral compass, for he was frequently drunk, rarely serious about anything, and always chasing women. He used his outrageous and offensive charm to keep out of most trouble. But a strategist and fighter he was not.
=[[Storming of the Bastille]]=
Nicknamed "Calico" for his affinity for [[India]]n and [[Asia]]n prints, he was a terrible sailor and a worse pirate, given to flights of fancy and myopic ideas that served only himself, rather than solid strategic thinking. He was likely drunk for half of his adulthood, and had a weakness for women that trumped all basic needs, such as sleeping or eating. His disarming charm, dashing good looks, and his swift wit carried him far, but parties can only last so long before someone has to clean up after them.
On 12 July 1789, Swiss courtier and military officer {{Wiki|Pierre Victor, baron de Besenval de Brünstatt|Marquis de Besenval}} withdrew his troops from Paris in the face of government inaction[REF ARM] in suppressing the popular riots,[REF WIKI] which culminated two days later. On 14 July, a delegation of the National Assembly was invited to the Bastille to discuss terms with the governor. However, the protesters outside had become restless and managed to cut the chains holding the raised drawbridge.[2] The fortress was attacked by outraged Frenchmen joined by the Templar Élise de la Serre, who was searching for Arno. The general of the Bastille, de Launay, was killed by the mob; his head was hanged on a pike, which served as the start of the French Revolution.[3] During the havoc, Arno and Bellec used the opportunity to make their escape. The novelist Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade was also a prisoner, but had been transferred shortly before the building fell to the mob.[1]
In 1789, the Marquis de Besenval was imprisoned, wrongly accused of having instigated the burning of Paris and the massacre of its inhabitants.[REF ARM]
|-|Caroline Scott=
Born: 1691, England<br>Died: ????
Daughter of [[Emmett Scott|Emmett]] and [[Elizabeth Scott]], [[Caroline Scott-Kenway|Caroline]] was born in [[Bristol]], [[United Kingdom|England]], to a prosperous family of merchants and civil servants. Given a modest education by her father, she furthered her own studies in her own way, taking time to read as often as her familiar duties allowed. Splitting her time between this and helping her mother manage her father's affairs, she grew into a confident and level-headed woman with more skill and intelligence than her situation allowed her to exercise.
=[[Palais Bourbon]]=
Caroline first met [[Edward Kenway]] outside the [[Auld Shillelagh]], in the aftermath of a drunken altercation. She had arrived to fetch one of her servants and there found Edward escorting [[Rose|the woman]] from the clutches of one of Bristol's more notorious [[Tom Cobleigh|cads]]. Thankful for his kindness, Caroline agreed to a second meeting on more equitable terms, hardly thinking a romance possible.
After the French Revolution broke out, the Palais Bourbon was nationalized,[REF DB] and it was used first as a revolutionary prison, and later as the {{Wiki|École Polytechnique}}. On 21 January 1798, it began functioning as the home to the legislative Council of Five Hundred.[REF ARM] Several members of the Templar Order were able to join the Council and used their influence to attempt to continue the Reign of Terror. In response, the Assassin Council of the French Brotherhood had Arno Dorian kill the Templars, curtailing their influence.[2]
In January 2007, the tricolour flag was first brought into the National Assembly.[REF ARM]
And yet—against all odds—that is just what happened. Edward and Caroline grew quite close, and soon fell in love, quite much to the dismay of her father. Emmett Scott had already promised his daughter to the [[Matthew Hague|son]] of a wealthy [[East India Company]] [[Aubrey Hague|executive]], and made his displeasure apparent at every turn. But all his noise was to no avail. Caroline and Edward were married in 1712.
For a time it seemed as though this odd pairing might produce a lasting union. But Edward's deep love for his wife was offset by his uncouth habits and reckless attention to responsibility. Not content to live a life of middle class drudgery, Edward [[Edward Kenway (memory)|dreamed large]], and fixed on the idea that he could sail to the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] and fight as a [[Privateer]] against the [[Spain|Spanish]]. Or, barring that, buy some land and sow a [[sugar]] [[plantation]]. Caroline tried to dissuade her husband, but to no effect.
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|-|Charles Vane=
The original palace was built in 1564 under orders of Catherine de' Medici, widow of King [[Henry II of France]],[REF ARM] who found the Louvre too small to serve as the royal palace.[1] She was keen to express her Florentine heritage with the palace, using Italian Renaissance style in the architecture. [REF ARM] The Tuileries were later united with the Louvre by Henry IV.[1] In 1664, King Louis XIV had landscape architect {{Wiki|André Le Nôtre}} redesign the gardens, as he had done with [[Palace of Versailles|Versailles]] previously.[REF ARM]
Born: 1680, [[England]]<br>Died: ????
Over the centuries, the Tuileries' garden would become much like an amusement park,[1] the highlight of which came on 27 August 1783 when physicist and chemist Jacques Charles led the world's first manned hydrogen balloon flight, accompannied by aeronauts and engineers {{Wiki|Robert brothers|Anne-Jean and Nicolas-Louis Robert}}.[REF ARM]
A common refrain in any biography of a [[Golden Age of Piracy|Golden Age]] [[Piracy|Pirate]] goes something like this: "Very little is known about this man's early life..." And with [[Charles Vane]] it's no different. It is not known where he was born, or where he grew up, or when he first took to sea. But maybe that's just as well, for it further heightens the mystery of this strange, unstable man.
During the 1871 Paris Commune, the palace burned down.[REF ARM]
Surely one of the most ornery and unstable of the "Flying Gang", the band of pirates who called [[Nassau]] their home for a time, Charles Vane began his career like most pirates of the era--honestly, as a [[privateer]] sailing for his King. Likely living in Jamaica in 1715, he was one of many aboard [[Henry Jennings]]' assault on a [[Spain|Spanish]] expedition to recover the gold from their [[Spanish Treasure Fleet|ill fated wreck]] in 1715 off the coast of [[Florida]].
Barely a year later it had become impossible to keep up honest work as a privateer, as [[United Kingdom|British]] Governors were skittish about breaking the terms of the [[Peace of Utrecht|Treaty of Utrecht]], which called for a cessation of all aggression between the major empires. Having few other options, Vane sailed to Nassau where many of his former colleagues were now living.
=[[Palace of Versailles]]=
Quick to anger and ferociously mean, Charles Vane quickly earned himself a reputation as a difficult captain to sail under. At some point in 1717 or 1718, an old friend, [[Jack Rackham|"Calico" Jack Rackham]] joined his crew as quartermaster. The two remained partnered for some time, living and working out of Nassau with the likes of [[Benjamin Hornigold]], [[Edward Thatch|Ed Thatch]], and Henry Jennings.
Originally a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII, the palace was gradually expanded and renovated over the course of the century by his son and successor, Louis XIV,[1] who commissioned landscape architect {{Wiki|André Le Nôtre}} to design the gardens.
|-|James Kidd=
Born: 1695, England<br>Died: ????
=[[Place de la Concorde]]=
Even though not yet out of his teens, James Kidd was a cocky and confident lad with a brashness cultivated to counter his youth. He claimed to be the bastard son of the late [[William Kidd]], the infamous privateer-turned-[[Piracy|pirate]] who was captured and hanged by [[United Kingdom|British]] authorities in 1701. Although James had no proof of this connection, his mother always insisted on it, claiming that she spent a single "panicked night of passion" with Captain Kidd just before his departure from London in 1695.
On 25 October 1836, an {{Wiki|Luxor Obelisks|obelisk}} was erected in the Place de la Concorde, with the engineer of the machine that raised it, {{Wiki|fr:Apollinaire Lebas|Jean-Baptiste Apollinaire Lebas}}, remaining underneath during the process, so that if it failed, he would die without suffering the shame.[REF ARM]
Growing up fatherless and with a spendthrift mother did little to improve his prospects at leading a normal life, and at the age of 12 he found employment aboard merchant vessels sailing between the British colonies in [[North America]] and the [[Caribbean|West Indies]]. By the time he was 17 he called [[Jamaica]] his home, where he further honed his skills as a sailor here.
=[[Basilica di San Marco]]=
Although he never sailed with the likes of [[Benjamin Hornigold|Ben Hornigold]], [[Edward Thatch|Ed Thatch]], or [[Edward Kenway]], James was among the first sailors to settle in [[Nassau]], and was a central figure in its development as a pirate republic.
In 1797, [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] {{Wiki|Fall of the Republic of Venice|invaded}} Venice,[REF ARM] dissolving the approximately 1,100 year old [[Republic of Venice|republic]][REF WIKI] and stealing the {{Wiki|Horses of Saint Mark|four bronze horses}} that adorned the Basilica. They would later be returned,[REF ARM] but only after his defeat in 1815.<ref name="Horses">{{WP|Horses of Saint Mark}}</ref>
|-|Mary Read=
Born: Unknown, [[England]]<br>Died: ????
=[[Napoleon Bonaparte]]=
Of all the infamous [[Caribbean|West Indies]] [[Piracy|pirates]], [[Mary Read]] stands out as one of the most mysterious and inscrutable. No one is sure when she was born, with most speculation ranging over almost a decade, between 1685 and 1695. According to [[Charles Johnson]]—a frequently unreliable source—her mother began dressing Mary in boy's clothes from a very early age, with the hope of passing her off as another man's son.
In 1797, Napoleon {{Wiki|Fall of the Republic of Venice|invaded}} Venice,[REF ARM] dissolving the approximately 1,100 year old [[Republic of Venice|republic]][REF WIKI] and stealing the {{Wiki|Horses of Saint Mark|four bronze horses}} that adorned the [[Basilica di San Marco]] for use decorating the {{Wiki|Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel}}.[REF ARM]
In her teens, Mary evidently harnessed her skill for disguise to secure a job aboard a [[ship]]. Taking to sea, she worked her way forward until she found a position in the [[Royal Navy|British Navy]]. Still disguised as a man, she saw action in battle, though owing to the conflicting reports of her birth, which battle is uncertain. It was during these skirmishes that Mary met her first husband—so the author of the "General History of Pyrates" claims—a Flemish soldier who had evidently fought beside her.
=[[Venice]]=
But this union was not fated to remain intact, as Mary's husband was killed soon after their marriage. With few reasons to remain in [[Europe]], Mary sailed for the West Indies. It is unclear what transpired in the years following, but it is almost certain that she resumed the practice of dressing as a man. It is also assumed Mary continued working aboard ships, improving her skills as a sailor and swordsman.
In 1797, [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] {{Wiki|Fall of the Republic of Venice|invaded}} Venice,[REF ARM] dissolving the approximately 1,100 year old [[Republic of Venice|republic]][REF WIKI] and stealing the {{Wiki|Horses of Saint Mark|four bronze horses}} that adorned the Basilica di San Marco.[REF ARM]
By 1715 or 1716, it was likely she had visited her fellow sailors in [[Nassau]], though perhaps not for the same reasons...
=[[Sainte-Clotilde]]=
|-|Opía Apito=
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Born: 1695, Cuba<br>Died: Unknown
'''Sainte-Clotilde''' is a basilica church in [[Paris]], [[France]].[REF WIKI]
In 1789, the site of the basilica was occupied by the church of {{Wiki|fr:Couvent de Sainte-Valère|Saint-Valère}}. There, the Community of Penitent Ladies<!--"Communauté des Filles Pénitentes" in the original.-> housed women of ill repute. It was later replaced by the basilica, the current form of which dates from 1857,[REF ARM] being the first neo-Gothic style church in the city.[REF WIKI] A {{Wiki|Sacred Heart Cathedral (Guangzhou)|replica church}} was eventually erected in [[China]].[REF ARM]
Born in [[Cuba]], [[Assassin bureau]] leader [[Opía Apito]] was raised Taíno, among her mother's people, never knowing her father, a [[Spain|Spaniard]].
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At twelve, her village was [[raid]]ed by the Spanish. Most of her community was kidnapped and killed. But Opía, the lone free survivor, fought and ran. She survived in hiding for close to a decade.
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Much of what we know of Opía is inseparable from legend. Her name, possibly self-given, is an amalgam of the Taíno words for "eternity" and "ghost." She claimed to be a direct descendant of the warrior {{Wiki|Hatuey}}, who stood against the Spanish in the 16th Century. She was guided throughout her life by the mantra, ''Aji aya bom''—better dead than a [[Slavery|slave]].
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In 1830, the {{Wiki|Luxor obelisks|obelisks}} at the portal of [[Luxor|Luxor Temple]] were given by Egypt to France,[REF WIKI] through the influence of [[Jean-François Champollion]]. The original pedestal, which had sculptures of baboons with prominent male genitalia, was deemed too obscene and it was separated from the rest of the work, being sent to the [[Louvre]], and would later be exhibited in the museum's [[Louvre-Lens|annex]] in [[Lens]]. The main column was installed at the [[Place de la Concorde]].[REF MIN]
=[[Isis]]=
In her early twenties, she was hired by the [[Assassins]] as a guide, and was soon [[Initiation into the Assassin Order|adopted]] into their [[Assassin rank|ranks]]. She delighted in a characteristic Taíno approach to strategy: preferring to harm the enemy by taking something from him in battle, that he might live to notice it missing. But as an Assassin she did not shrink from violence.
In myths from the Ptolemaic era, Isis was paired with Serapis and they had a son named {{Wiki|Harpocrates}}.[REF MIN]
=[[Serapis]]=
True to her name, once promoted to Assassin Bureau leader, she built an agile and highly effective "ghost" bureau near the [[Cayman Islands]], with virtually no physical footprint to speak of. We might regard it today as an early example of a terrorist cell, but she left no records and no descendants, and until now, history has held no record of it.
Serapis was paired with the goddess Isis, with whom he had a son, {{Wiki|Harpocrates}}.[REF MIN]
=[[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau]]=
|-|Rhona Dinsmore=
Among his many actions as an Assassin, Mirabeau also managed to confirm the presence of a Templar treasure in the region of [[Lens]].[REF MIN]
Born: 1688, Scotland<br>Died: Unknown
=[[Napoleon Bonaparte]]=
Born in [[Scotland]], [[Rhona Dinsmore]] was made for adventure. After suffering the lows of a troubled household–an absent father and a drunkard of a mother–Dinsmore left her home in Glasgow in her mid-teens. At nineteen, she found work amongst [[merchant]]s in [[Bristol]] and remained at that post for nearly two years.
After successfully retrieving the Apple of Eden, Napoleon returned home in October 1799. As the Jacobins took control of France in a coup, Napoleon allied with the Director Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès to organize another coup.[1] Using his newfound power,[20] Bonaparte seized power for himself during the coup of 18 Brumaire in 9 November, becoming the First Consul of France.[REF MIN][1]
[...]In 1800, his sister Caroline married General Joachim Murat.[15] In May of that year, Bonaparte took command of an army in Lyon and crossed the Great St Bernard Pass to confront the Austrians in Italy.[REF MIN]
By twenty-one, Dinsmore was trapped in a terrible marriage. She fled again and sought refuge in [[Boston]], where she remained for six months, before moving on to the warmer climes of [[Jamaica]]. There she found it exceedingly difficult to find work among farmers, and finally took to the sea, ultimately finding her calling within the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]].
=[[Mithras]]=
|-|Stede Bonnet=
Mithras, an evolution of the Persian sun god[REF MIN] Mithra, was a god worshipped by ancient Romans as a form of Roman paganism.[REF WIKI] Mithras was often depicted slaying a bull, and often had on a Phrygian cap[1, MIN] and Iranian trousers to emphasize his Eastern origins. His festival was celebrated on 25 December.[REF MIN]
Born: 1688, Barbados
Died: ????
The cult of Mithras appeared in Rome at the end of the 1st century CE, and spread throughout the Roman Empire, with several temples being built across the provinces.[REF MIN] The province of Brittania, had at least two such {{Wiki|mithraeum}}, one in [[London|Londinium]][1] and another in [[Winchester|Venta Belgarum]].[Impaling the Seax] After being abandoned for numerous centuries following the Roman exodus of Britannia in the 5th century, these temples were subsequently used by a faction of the Order of the Ancients, who worshipped the god and practiced its beliefs.[1+Impaling the Seax]
Born into plentitude and wealth on Barbados, Stede Bonnet seemed destined for a life of pleasure and ease. The son of a successful and influential plantation owner, his early life was marked by tragedy when his parents died suddenly, leaving seven year-old Stede orphaned and in a perpetual state of melancholy.
In the Middle Ages, the Levantine Assassin Mentor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad noted in his codex the similarities between Mithra and figures of other belief systems such as Jesus of Nazareth, Horus, and Dionysos. He postulated that these stories shared a common source.[2]
His inheritance of some 400 acres of land softened the blow caused by the loss of his parents, and by the time Stede was in his late teens, he had already restored the sugar plantation to a profitable state. He married young and set about starting a family as soon as possible, but owing to what some called a "disorder of the mind" he never found solace or comfort in these domestic trappings.
=[[Lens Mining Company]]=
To further complicate his unease, his firstborn son died in infancy, further amplifying his grief and stiming his restlessness. As a means of coping, he dreamed of going to sea and sailing about the world, meeting people, living life as a man free of the obligations thrust upon him.
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The '''Lens Mining Company''' (French: ''Compagnie des mines de Lens'') was the company responsible for the extraction of coal in the {{Wiki|Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin}} of Northern [[France]]. It was established in 1852 and operated in the city of [[Lens]] until it was nationalized in 1946,[REF WIKI] with its main building being later transformed into the [[Faculty of Sciences]] of the {{Wiki|University of Artois}}. Besides mining, the company also operated with construction, building not only the housing estates for its employees, but also many amenities in the city such as a school, a clinic and a {{Wiki|fr:Église Saint-Théodore de Lens|church}}.[REF MIN]
In 1960, then operating under the name of ''Groupe de Lens-Liévin'',[REF WIKI] the company closed operations at the [[Lens mining site number 9]], transferring the workers into the construction of the [[Stade Bollaert-Delelis|Bollaert-Delelis stadium]] with assistance from [[Abstergo Industries]], who used such operations as a cover for their investigations on a lost [[Templars|Templar]] treasure in the region. Unbeknownst to both companies, miner [[Henri Mulio]] had already located and hidden the treasure by then,[REF MIN] which would only be recovered by his great-grandson[REF INTERVIEW] [[Simon Mulio]] in the 2020s.[REF MIN]
When Bonnet's ship was apprehended by the British Navy on suspicion of piracy, he was rescued by the pirate Edward Kenway who, with the help of Blackbeard and others, eventually influenced the affable and impressionable merchant into going on the account himself.
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|-|Upton Travers=
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
Born: 1688, England<br>Died: Unknown
==References==
[[Upton Travers]] was born in [[United Kingdom|England]], in 1688, two years ahead of his brother, [[Vance Travers]]. Together, they traveled to the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] in search of their fortune. There they established a [[smuggling]] business, which they used to fund their growing involvement with the [[Assassins|Assassin brotherhood]].
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Although Vance was the more charismatic of the two Assassin brothers, Upton made up for it with his measured, sensible responses to life's challenges.
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However, every man has a breaking point, and Upton found his after Vance took up with the [[China|Chinese]] "Pirate Queen," [[Jing Lang]], a [[Templars|Templar]], and sought to steal the treasure on which they had staked their retirement before finally attempting fratricide.
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The '''Church of Saint-Léger''' is a church in [[Lens]], [[France]] dedicated to {{Wiki|Leodegar|Saint Léger of Autun}}.
==History==
Depressed, Upton turned to [[alcohol]], which may have been a factor in his retaliation. He ultimately had both Jing Lang and his brother dispatched with the help of Edward Kenway.
First built during the 10th centry CE,[REF WIKI] the original church was destroyed by the Spanish[REF MIN] during the {{Wiki|Thirty Years' War}}. Though rebuilt in 1776,[REF WIKI] the relentless bombing of the city during [[World War I]] would once again reduce the church to rubble, along with over 98% of Lens. After the war, it was rebuilt with the assistance of [[Abstergo Industries]], who used the reconstruction effort as a pretext to conduct a survey of the city center as part of their investigations of a lost [[Templars|Templar]] treasure.[REF MIN]
In the 2020s, [[Simon Mulio]] visited the church during his own search for the treasure and, after his disappearance, an Abstergo employee tracking him did the same.[REF MIN]
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|-|Bartholomew Roberts=
Born: 1682, [[Wales]] <br> Died: ????
==References==
Originally hailing from Wales, little is known about [[Bartholomew Roberts|John Roberts]], the real name of the man who would come to be known as "Black Bart" long after his death.
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'''Henri Mulio''' (1886 – 1922)[REF INTERVIEW]
==Biography==
Most assume he went to sea at a very young age -- at 13 or so -- but there is no record of him in any historical documents until his noted appearance in 1718 aboard a merchant's ship, [[Barbados|Barbadian]] in origin. Just a year later Roberts was pressed into [[piracy]] by the notorious [[Howell Davis]] while working aboard [[Princess|a slave ship]] under Captain Abraham Plumb. Though Roberts had likely not gone to sea with the intent of becoming a pirate, when the opportunity thrust itself upon him, Roberts was reported to have said 'A merry life, and a short one shall be my motto.'
A few months later Davis was killed in an ambush on the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] Island of [[Príncipe]], and Roberts was swiftly and unanimously elected to replace him. This was surely a testament to the man's natural charisma and leadership, for he had been a pirate only a few months. It was at this point he took the name "Bartholomew", likely naming himself for the infamous Bartholomew Sharpe, a pirate of some renown who had disappeared just two decades earlier.
One of the most intelligent and strategic pirates of the [[Golden Age of Piracy|Golden Age]], Roberts was a sturdy man, known to dress in fine clothes. Handsome, and carrying himself with a dignified but unpretentious air, he had dark hair to match his dark complexion, likely set from the almost two decades he had spent at sea. He often carried numerous pistols, each tied to one end of long silk sashes, which he kept slung over his shoulder.
*Thanks to you, we now know that the location of the Templar Treasure was discovered and kept secret by Henri Mulio, a former miner for the Lens mining company.
Roberts' tactical ideas were usually radical, but thoughtfully considered. He never jumped into any scheme rashly, though his ideas seemed almost suicidal to those unacquainted with his methods. Ultimately responsible for the theft of around 400 ships in his three-year career, he bested every other pirate of the era by a factor of ten times or more, although it must be said that at least half of these boats were small periaguas and the like.
*Congratulations! Your research has revealed that Mulio was following in the footsteps of his ancestor Henri Mulio, a former miner. The latter had apparently discovered the Templar Treasure in pit number 9, now located beneath the Louvre-Lens museum.
*"Didn't you hear what happened at shaft number 9? Apparently, one of the guys found something incredible! The foreman said it was a false alarm, but it all seems fishy to me…"
*Nothing was left to chance in the architecture of the former offices of the Lens mining company: the number of dormer windows, the small skylights, corresponds to the number of mines that were worked. According to the documents, a former miner listed in these records who worked at pit number 9 was Mulio's ancestor. This may not be a coincidence.
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|-|Benjamin Hornigold=
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
Born: Mid-1680s, England<br>Died: ????
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[[Benjamin Hornigold]] was likely born in {{Wiki|Norfolk}}, [[England]]. The first recorded instances of him are of his early exploits as a [[Piracy|pirate]] in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] around 1713-1714.
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Hornigold was one of the earliest pirates to emerge after the end of the [[War of the Spanish Succession]], and one of the many hundreds of privateers who were left without gainful employment in the ensuing peace. Like many other British mariners, he spent much of his time in [[the Bahamas]], eventually settling in [[Nassau]]. It was from there he launched his career as a full-fledged pirate, though he likely thought of himself as a privateer--in his earliest years, at least.
=[[Simon Mulio]]=
A skilful sailor and strategist, Hornigold lacked some of the ruthlessness required to be a truly successful pirate, and until 1716, refused to attack English ships out of a sense of loyalty to his home country.
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'''Simon Mulio''' (born 1974)[REF INTERVIEW]
==Biography==
|-|El Tiburón=
Born: Unknown<br>Died: Unknown
Almost nothing is known about [[El Tiburón]] "The Shark" outside of his service as the loyal, mute bodyguard of [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], the Grandmaster of the Caribbean Templars and the Governor of Cuba. The Shark's penchant for medieval armor and brutal violence cut a swathe of fear through Havana, leaving citizens and soldiers alike quivering in his blood soaked wake.
|-|Hilary Flint=
Born: 1682, England<br>Died: 1717, West Indies
*Abstergo had Mulio under surveillance until his disappearance, having suspected him of having ties to the Assassins.
[[Hilary Flint]] was born to an aristocratic family, the youngest of three boys. The black [[sheep]] of the family, he sought solitude in his studies. Immersing himself in math and sciences, Flint discovered an abiding interest in [[Bomb|explosives]], earning him the label of "problem child".
*They recovered some notes as well as a digital copy of an engraved tablet from the museum, and learned he had managed to infiltrate the Louvre-Lens.
*Clues found at his home pointed to a piece in the museum's main exhibition hall [La Galerie du temps].
*Mulio implemented a computer security system at the museum, the purpose of which was to protect something.
*A forged employee badge was found: this would explain Mulio's ability to move freely within the museum…
*The treasure was hidden in an underground gallery at the louvre-lens, the entrance to which was concealed behind the portrait of Napoleon crossing the alps.
*Congratulations! Your research has revealed that Mulio was following in the footsteps of his ancestor Henri Mulio, a former miner. The latter had apparently discovered the Templar Treasure in pit number 9, now located beneath the Louvre-Lens museum.
==Appearances==
To correct his course, his parents enrolled him in military school, where he quicklyexceeded their expetations, working his way into the hearts of both teachers and students, as well as a few secret societies.
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After graduation, his connections and easy manner earned him access to [[Templars|Templar]] ranks where his obsession with [[firearm]]s made him an important asset.
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Records reveal an ongoing relationship with [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Rhona Dinsmore]], the full nature of which is uncertain. She vanishes from record after Flint's death at the age of 35.
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|-|Jing Lang=
Born: 1686, [[China]]<br> Died: 1717, Nassau
Born to Chinese rebels, [[Jing Lang]] came into the world fighting, but survived to become a skilled diplomat with a flair for languages and a taste for discovery.
*Abstergo believed that a Templar treasure is buried somewhere beneath Lens.
Ambitious, Lang married the son of a General in the [[Qing dynasty]], joining the [[Templars|Templar order]], but severing ties with her family in the process. She served as a diplomatic advisor, until a shift in political tides provoked her escape into [[piracy]].
*The immense black hills overlooking the city are slag heaps. Formed by decades of accumulation of mining waste extracted from the tunnels, they are the highest in Europe. The shale that makes up the spoil heaps takes on a red color inside. This same red shale was long used to make the clay courts of Roland Garros.
*The Lens mining company [fr:Compagnie des mines de Lens] wasn't limited to mining infrastructure. It built everything necessary for its workers and their families: a school, a clinic, a church… and even a stadium! The most sophisticated houses at the entrance to the miners' housing estates were intended for positions of responsibility (surveyor, engineer, etc.). They allowed the mine managers to be close to the extraction site and to observe the comings and goings of the workers on a daily basis.
*There are numerous pits in the region. The countless galleries have transformed the subsoil of the region into a veritable Swiss cheese. Some are located at depths of over 600 meters. The Louvre-Lens is built above pit number 9 [Fosse no 9 des mines de Lens]. The grove of trees in front of the building's main entrance is located on the site of the former mine shaft entrance. Louvre-Lens was created in 2012. The layout of the main gallery is unique. The works are meticulously displayed along two axes: in depth you travel through the eras, while horizontally you journey between continents.
*Lens was one of the cities most severely affected during the First World War. It was almost 99% destroyed. In addition to being on the front line, its capacity for extracting mineral resources made it a prime target.
*Lens had approximately 20,000 miners out of a population of 40,000.
*Lens is the smallest city to have hosted a World Cup match, in 1998. The match was between France and Paraguay, and France's victory allowed them to advance to the quarter-finals. With only 32,000 inhabitants, the Lens stadium can accommodate more than 38,000 supporters, which is more than its own population.
==Appearances==
Over the next decade, she crossed every sea, developing a reputation for brutality that preceded her into most conflicts.
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
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In the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], she fell under the spell of a rumored cache of treasure, and feigned a romantic relationship with one-time [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Vance Travers]] to gain access to it.
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She might have been successful had it not been for Travers' brother, [[Upton Travers|Upton]], an Assassin who schemed to have her killed, betraying his brother in the process. She died at the age of thirty.
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|-|Julien du Casse=
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Born: 1682, France<br>Died: ????
The '''Lens mining site number 9''' is a
==History==
Nephew of the buccaneer [[Jean-Baptiste du Casse|Jean du Casse]], [[Julien du Casse|Julien]] was born in [[Montpellier]], [[France]]. He took after his uncle's example and took to sea at a young age, eventually joining him in a few skirmishes during the [[War of the Spanish Succession]]. Fighting on the side of the French, and by proxy, on behalf of [[Philip V of Spain|King Philip]] of [[Spain]], du Casse's skill as a gunner improved rapidly, even as he grew wildly disillusioned with the monarchy and its obsession with lineage and breeding over raw talent and skill.
In 1704, ordered by his superior officers to join his uncle and hundreds of French troops in what would become known as the {{Wiki|Battle of Málaga (1704)|Battle of Vélez-Màlaga}}, du Casse opted instead to desert his post and seek his fortunes in the New World. At first he threw in with [[Slavery|slave traders]] in [[Africa]], and for a year made a modest profit off the venture. But he was never comfortable with the cruelty and detachment the job required, and so departed for the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] in search of yet another vocation.
*For several decades, the Lens No. 9 mine shaft produced a large quantity of coal, until it ceased operations in 1960. Its backfilling in 1980 should have marked its closure, but rumors circulated among the miners: what if the mine still held something hidden? The conclusions of the research conducted by Abstergo on this subject are incredible: it could very well be the famous Templar Treasure!
For the next 10 years, du Casse roamed the West Indies as a [[Mercenaries|hired gun]], working for whomever had the coin and confidence to pay him. Ever prizing the value of intelligence and skill over mere reputation and breeding, du Casse, eventually found his way into the company of [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala|Laureano Torres]] of [[Cuba]], in whom he found a friend and confidant...
*The clues you found lead to the old mine shaft number 9, the one located beneath the Louvre-Lens… Could the Assassin Brotherhood also be on the trail of the Treasure?
*Congratulations! Your research has revealed that Mulio was following in the footsteps of his ancestor Henri Mulio, a former miner. The latter had apparently discovered the Templar Treasure in pit number 9, now located beneath the Louvre-Lens museum.
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|-|Kenneth Abraham=
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
Born: 1675, England<br>Died: 1715, Kingston
==References==
Born to an upper class family and educated in boarding schools from age five, [[Kenneth Abraham]] learned to fight for himself at an early age. Upon graduation, he entered the [[British Army|army]] and rose through the ranks, finally meeting the rank of Commander.
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His embrace of order and disciple drew him into the fold of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], which offered him influence beyond that offered by his military career. From the age of thirty, he ascended its ranks in parallel to those of his military career by devoting himself to the [[New World Order|promotion of order]] and peace.
In 1715, the Assassin Anto infiltrated a Ball held by Abraham on his plantation, together with the pirate Edward Kenway. There, Abraham was assassinated by the pair, confronted in his final moments by the nemesis he had tried and failed to defeat.
=[[Louvre-Lens]]=
He remained, until his death, determined to rid the world of unpredictable and disorderly elements.
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'''''Louvre-Lens''''' is a
==History==
|-|Laureano Torres y Ayala=
Born: 1645, [[Cuba]]<br>Died: ????
Born in [[Havana]], but raised in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala|Laureano]] was of noble stock, the son of Tomas Torres y Ayala and Elvira de Quadros Castellanos. He joined the [[Spanish Army|Spanish army]] in his late teens, and was later appointed as the governor of Spain's territories in [[Florida]], a post he held from 1693 to 1699. He then returned to [[Europe]] to participate in the [[War of the Spanish Succession]].
*Simon Mulio infiltrated the Louvre-Lens.
In 1708, Torres was appointed as the governor of Cuba, a post he held for three years until he was accused of and arrested for corruption. He was acquitted of these charges, however, and managed to win a re-election bid in 1713.
*Clues found at Mulio's home pointed to a piece in the museum's main exhibition hall [La Galerie du temps].
*Mulio implemented a computer security system at the museum, the purpose of which was to protect something.
*A forged employee badge was found: this would explain Mulio's ability to move freely within the museum…
*The treasure was hidden in an underground gallery, the entrance to which was concealed behind the portrait of Napoleon crossing the alps.
*An abstergo agent managed to discover the gallery, but no treasure.
*The clues you found lead to the old mine shaft number 9, the one located beneath the Louvre-Lens… Could the Assassin Brotherhood also be on the trail of the Treasure?
*There are numerous pits in the region. The countless galleries have transformed the subsoil of the region into a veritable Swiss cheese. Some are located at depths of over 600 meters. The Louvre-Lens is built above pit number 9 [Fosse no 9 des mines de Lens]. The grove of trees in front of the building's main entrance is located on the site of the former mine shaft entrance. Louvre-Lens was created in 2012. The layout of the main gallery is unique. The works are meticulously displayed along two axes: in depth you travel through the eras, while horizontally you journey between continents.
==Appearances==
During his time in Cuba, he made many lasting improvements to the city, fortifying the island's defenses and introducing the production of tobacco there. He remained Governor until 1716, after which point he retired and devoted his life to charitable functions, such as building hospitals.
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
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|-|Laurens Prins=
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[[Laurens Prins]] (often anglicized as Laurence Prince) was a [[Netherlands|Dutchman]] from [[Amsterdam]] who spent the majority of his life in and around the [[Caribbean|West Indies]]. Operating out of [[Port Royal]], Prins saw an incredible amount of action and adventure in his long life.
Sailing as a [[privateer]] in the early days of the [[Golden Age of Piracy]] (1650s) he developed a reputation for courage fighting the [[Spain|Spanish]] on behalf of the [[United Kingdom|British]] crown, sometimes bearing a {{Wiki|letter of marque}}, often without. He even played a pivotal role in Sir [[Henry Morgan]]'s infamous {{Wiki|Henry Morgan's Panama expedition|raid}} on [[Panama City|Panama]] in 1671, for which he was roundly celebrated.
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Prins eventually retired from privateering and settled in a large acreage of land in [[Jamaica]]. Around this time he entered into the [[Slavery|slave trade]] as a means of bolstering his wealth, an occupation he pursued well into his seventies.
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==History==
In 1717, his flagship [[Slave ships|slave galley]], The [[Whydah]], was attacked and captured by the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Samuel Bellamy|"Black Sam" Bellamy]]. He managed to survive the encounter, and fell back into his old occupation until his death some months later.
*The Lens mining company [fr:Compagnie des mines de Lens] wasn't limited to mining infrastructure. It built everything necessary for its workers and their families: a school, a clinic, a church… and even a stadium! The most sophisticated houses at the entrance to the miners' housing estates were intended for positions of responsibility (surveyor, engineer, etc.). They allowed the mine managers to be close to the extraction site and to observe the comings and goings of the workers on a daily basis.
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*To keep the workers occupied after the closure of certain mines, the construction of the stadium was entrusted to them. A miner's lamp is featured on the Racing Club de Lens crest to commemorate this special connection. The club's emblem, in blood and gold colors, is not a coincidence. It is said to have been inspired by the ruins of the Saint-Léger church, a vestige of past Spanish rule.
Born: 1689, Spain<br>Died: 1715, Pinos Isle
*Lens is the smallest city to have hosted a World Cup match, in 1998. The match was between France and Paraguay, and France's victory allowed them to advance to the quarter-finals. With only 32,000 inhabitants, the Lens stadium can accommodate more than 38,000 supporters, which is more than its own population.
*To keep its workers occupied after the mine closures, the mining company tasked its men with building their own stadium. In its search for treasure, Abstergo cooperated with the mining company to excavate the area. The stadium, like other buildings, served as cover during these searches. But Mulio apparently realized this and narrowed down his investigation area.
*Mulio discovered that the construction of the stadium, ordered by the mining company, was merely a pretext to acquire and explore more underground resources in the surrounding area...
==Appearances==
Born in [[Spain]], [[Lucia Márquez]] never knew her father. By the age of twelve she was supporting herself and her sisters on the streets, begging, borrowing, and stealing anything she could, all the while developing the skills of a master [[thief]].
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
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At the age of seventeen, she was caught stealing a [[horse]] belonging to a high-ranking [[Templars|Templar]], and wisely opted for training over jail time.
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The Templar life gave Marquez the focus she needed and she never found herself at a lack of challenge or adventure.
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She died at the age of twenty-six on [[Isla de la Juventud|Pinos Isle]], wise beyond her years, on the order of the [[Taíno|Taino]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], [[Opía Apito]].
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The '''Faculty of Sciences''' is a
==History==
|-|The Sage=
Historic archives contain scattered references to individuals known as "Sages", but they are few and far between. Each citation seems to refer to a different person living in a vastly different time and location.
The earliest example was found in a Sumerian clay tablet in cuneiform script, while the latest survives only as a footnote in one of Laureano Torres's own journals, dated January 1704. In all – according to exhaustive research – seven different "Sages" seem to have graced the world's stage in the past twelve hundred years. But the real number is likely higher.
Perhaps, the strangest aspect connecting each of these various sightings is the fact that, in every case, visual descriptions of each Sage are remarkably similar. So similar, in fact, that one wouldn't be faulted for assuming they ware talking about a single, immortal man. However, in two of the seven citations, explicit mention is made of their death and burial.
*The former main offices of the Lens Mining Company, which now houses the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Artois, were once directly accessible by train with a platform provided for shareholders. In the gardens of the Faculty of Sciences, the historical past of the former headquarters of the mining company is still visible to the most observant. A bronze statue of a miner by the artist Ferenc Nagy stands proudly there, pickaxe in hand.
Is this therefore some bizarre form of reincarnation? Or some simpler explanation that is presently unknown? More research is required.
*The former offices of the mining company were located in the building that now houses the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Artois. Could some archives still be there?
*Nothing was left to chance in the architecture of the former offices of the Lens mining company: the number of dormer windows, the small skylights, corresponds to the number of mines that were worked. According to the documents, a former miner listed in these records who worked at pit number 9 was Mulio's ancestor. This may not be a coincidence.
==Appearances==
|-|Vance Travers=
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
Born: 1690, England<br>Died: 1717, Nassau
==References==
Born in [[England]], the passionate, creative, yet incredibly gullible [[Vance Travers]], found a life for himself amongst the [[Assassins|Assassin's Brotherhood]] in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], where he ran a successful smuggling enterprise, with his older brother, [[Upton Travers|Upton]].
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Business took a turn for the worse after he met and fell in love with the [[Templars|Templar]], [[Jing Lang]], who persuaded him to divulge knowledge of the location of buried treasure with which he and Upton planned to fund their retirement.
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Paranoid, Travers developed delusions that his brother plotted to steal his treasure and Jing's heart. He broke from [[the Creed]] and, after a failed attempt at fratricide, was killed by [[Edward Kenway]].
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'''Lens station''' (French: ''Gare de Lens'') is a
*To compensate for the deficiencies of soil weakened by underground tunnels, the structure of Lens station was built on pistons to prevent it from collapsing.
[[Woodes Rogers]] was born into money, to a seafaring family with deep roots in both {{Wiki|Poole}} and [[Bristol]], England. His early life was a picture of industriousness and ambition, and by the age of 18 he was an apprentice Mariner.
*Lens railway station [Gare de Lens (Pas-de-Calais)] is an important transit point: there is certainly something noteworthy there.
*The station's shape evokes that of a locomotive, illustrating the Art Deco influence during the city's post-war reconstruction. The foundations were reinforced with hydraulic jacks to compensate for ground movement. Analysis by the Animus reveals that the station's subsoil has subsided due to the recent use of the underground tunnels. Significant quantities of resources were transported this way; was it the treasure? Judging by the subsidence of the station's basement, something substantial has passed through the underground tunnels. Perhaps the tunnels were even used to move the Templar Treasure!
==Appearances==
Upon his father's death at sea in 1706, Woodes inherited his family's prosperous shipping company, which he took to managing with great passion. Between 1704 and 1707 Rogers' fortunes and family grew, and by the time he was twenty-seven his marriage to Sarah Whetstone had produced one son and two daughters.
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''
==References==
By the end of 1707, however, his business had suffered great losses by [[raid]]ing [[France|French]] forces, giving Rogers the idea to recoup these dreadful losses himself. Knocking about Bristol in search of a partner for this endeavor, he soon found himself in the company of [[William Dampier]], an old friend and unlucky [[Captain]] who suggested setting out on a [[privateer]]ing expedition, one that would range far and wide about the [[Americas|New World]]. In 1708, Rogers made the necessary arrangements and set out as Captain of his own vessel, on a difficult voyage that would last over three years.
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Along this course Rogers met with many successes and failures. In 1709, off the western coast of [[South America]], he found and rescued a marooned sailor by the name of {{Wiki|Alexander Selkirk}}, a sailor who had spent nearly 4 years living in isolation and who would serve as the inspiration for the book "{{Wiki|Robinson Crusoe}}" just a few years later.
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Soon after Selkirk's recovery, Rogers' fleet engaged an enemy vessel in open combat—a skirmish that earned him a [[pistol]] shot to the left side of his face and a mangled heel. Neither wound was enough to remove him from command however, and he continued serving as captain until his return to England in late 1711. To commemorate this return, he had an operation to remove the offending bullet from his upper palate.
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A '''talisman''' or '''amulet''' is an object ascribed with religious or magical powers with the intended purpose of protection for the individuals for whom they are made. They are often worn as portable objects in many ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture.<ref>{{WP|Talisman}}</ref> Often of small size, they can also be referred to as '''trinkets'''.<ref>{{WT|trinket}}</ref>
==History==
Now in poor health but high spirits, he set about writing his memoirs. Upon their publication a few years, they were an immediate success, and proved a great source of income. But this brief glory was offset by the sudden death of his son, a tragedy compounded some months later by his wife's decision to leave him. Also at this time, Rogers was sued by former shipmates for allegedly hoarding goods and money plundered from enemy vessels. Rogers assembled a defense, but lost the case.
When the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] pursued the [[Order of the Ancients]] in 9th century [[Baghdad]], he carried and wore a number of talismans, some of which he bought from local [[merchant]]s while others were treasures acquired by solving [[Enigma]]s throughout the city.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>
Both [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] collected a number of trinkets and amulets while opposing the [[Sanzoku Ippa]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] - [[Claws of Awaji]]''</ref> the [[Shinbakufu]], and the puppeteer behind both groups, the [[Templars|Templar Order]] in [[Sengoku period|Sengoku era]] [[Japan]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>
In 1713, itching to return to sea, he organized passage to [[Madagascar]] claiming to be a [[merchant]] in the [[Slavery|slave trade]], but with the intended purpose of reconnoitering the rumored [[Piracy|pirate]] colonies established there. When he arrived in Madagascar after months of hard sailing, he found that the legends of the pirate town "[[Libertalia]]" had been exaggerated one-hundredfold. The pirates in Madagascar were sickly and few and desperate for help. After spending just a few months here, Rogers set sail for England, a failure in his own mind.
In the 18th century, numerous trinkets were scattered around the [[Davenport Homestead]], the [[Frontier]], [[Boston]], and [[New York City]]. The [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] collected several of these and gave them to the man known only as "[[Peg Leg]]" in exchange for letters from [[William Kidd]]. These letters ultimately led to a map which revealed Kidd's treasure.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' - [[Oak Island (memory)]]</ref>
And yet, never one to give up hope, Woodes Rogers reoriented his attentions to the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], eventually lobbying King [[George I of Great Britain|George]] for a commission to hunt pirates in the Caribbean. On this score, he succeeded. After a few diligent years of making his case, King George appointed Woodes Rogers as the Governor of [[the Bahamas]]. Now, at last, he would make his mark, and bring justice to a land where chaos had taken root...
|''This talisman is awarded when one attains the rank of "[[Assassins|Assassin]]" among the Hidden Ones of Alamut.''
|Reach the rank of Assassin
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|[[File:ACMir Master Talisman.png|150px|center]]
|Master Talisman
|''This talisman is awarded when one attains the rank of "[[Master Assassin|Master]]" among the Hidden Ones of Alamut.''
|Reach the rank of Master
|-
|[[File:ACMir Lion's Head Talisman.png|150px|center]]
|Lion's Head Talisman
|''This talisman inlaid with garnet evokes the legend of [[Rostam]], a heroic figure in {{Wiki|Persian mythology}}. His exploits are chronicled in the [[Shahnameh]], or the Epic of Kings.''
|Purchase from Traders for 90 [[Dirham]]
|-
|[[File:ACMir Scarab Talisman.png|150px|center]]
|Scarab Talisman
|''This talisman is sculpted in the shape of a scarab beetle. The scarab features prominently in the [[Egyptian mythology|iconography]] of [[Egypt]], ancestral home of the Hidden Ones.''
|Purchase from Trades for 180 Dirham
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|Jeweled Talisman
|''This dazzling talisman is laden with [[gold]] and [[Precious stone|gems]] and proudly declaims the wealth of its wearer to the world.''
|''This talisman would have adorned the [[horse]] that bore an [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid]] knight into battle. Red and gold, it bears the cavalry's colors.''
|''This talisman evokes the legend of Rostam, a heroic figure in Persian mythology. His exploits are chronicled in the Shahnameh, or the Epic of Kings.''
|Solve the enigma Left Behind
|-
|[[File:ACMir Bedouin Talisman.png|150px|center]]
|Bedouin Talisman
|''A talisman marked with the insignia of the {{Wiki|Bedouin}}, nomadic tribes who have roamed the desert for centuries.''
|''A talisman featuring the terrifying figure of an {{Wiki|Cthulhu Mythos|ancient}} {{Wiki|Cthulhu|eldritch being}}. Thought to be a primordial god, its history is chronicled by {{Wiki|H. P. Lovecraft|Abdul Alhazred}} in his [[Kitab al-Azif]].''
|Return the Kitab al-Azif to [[Al-Jahiz]]
|-
|[[File:ACMir Rebel's Talisman.png|150px|center]]
|Rebel's Talisman
|''This red-and-white talisman marks the wearer as sympathetic to the [[Zanj Rebellion|cause]] of [[Ali ibn Muhammad]] and his rebels, who seek to end [[slavery]] and topple the Caliphate.''
|''A strange talisman whose symbology can be traced back to a little-known ancient civilization. Much of its history has been lost, yet it is said that the odd relic remains for those keen-eyed enough to spot them.''
|Solve the enigma Left Behind
|-
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|Hourglass of Time
|''This talisman is shaped like an hourglass. According to {{Wiki|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time|legend}}, [[w:c:princeofpersia:Hourglass of Time|one]] such vessel was thought to contain [[w:c:princeofpersia:Sands of Time|sands]] that held a [[w:c:princeofpersia:Sand Creature|fearful power]] that would wreak havok if ever unleashed.''
|Purchase the ''[[Deluxe Pack (Mirage)|Deluxe Pack]]''
|-
|[[File:ACMir Skull Talisman.png|150px|center]]
|Skull Talisman
|''An eerie talisman awarded to one who has survived the Full Synchronization challenge.''
|Complete the game on New Game Plus, with Full Synchronization turned on
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Common
17
2
N/A
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Officer's Smallswords<section begin="NAME"/>
Rapier
Common
13
2
N/A
Default swords<section end="NAME"/>
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Rapier
Common
22
2
N/A
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Privateer's Cutlasses<section begin="NAME"/>
Cutlass
Common
25
2
N/A
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Name
Description
Lightserver's Blades
Sleek black blades with gold filigree, hones to deadly edges.
Dragon's Fang Swords
A sword with a light, graceful design featuring a mystic jade edge.
Blades of the Damned
A pair of swords glowing with hellfire and brimstone, fierce and powerful.
Serpent's Fang Cutlasses
A pair of sharp, serpentine swords inspired by sea monster fangs, lit with neon patterns.
The Fortune
A pair of unique swords once used by the infamous pirate, Edward Kenway.
Dual Cleavers
A pair of simple meat cleavers typically used by butchers and made infamous by pirates as weapons of war.
Order of Gold
Adorned with intricate patterns, these blades are a rare and deadly curiosity.
Ezio's Swords
A pair of swords once owned by the legendary Assassin mentor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
Altaïr's Swords
A pair of swords once owned by the legendary Assassin mentor, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
Naoe's Shadowblade
A balanced katana shaped by shinobi combat principles, favoring fluid movement and rapid follow-up strikes. Performs best with evasive tactics.
Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords
These blades dance with strange light, like tears in the fabric of the world.
Spring-Steel Swords
A pair of swords that look unremarkable at first glance, but have the strength to deflect bullets if wielded properly.
Blades of Toledo
A sleek pair of swords Edward Kenway acquired in the famous city of Toledo.
Le Bourgeoys Blades
The only pair of pistol swords with a genuine original flintlock attached.
Persian Scimitars
A beautiful and deadly pair of Persian scimitars, replete with embedded diamonds.
Matched Golden Swords
A pair of legendary golden swords, praised far and wide for their exquisite beauty.
Masterwork Blades
A pair of beautifully balanced swords forged by a master craftsman.
Espada Ancha
Versatile soldier's swords, unremarkable in appearance but trustworthy in a fight.
French Court Swords
A pair of swords famous for having a perfect balance between speed and power.
Pirate Scimitars
A pair of devastating scimitars, praised from Barbados to Boston.
British Colonial Cutlasses
A pair of cutlasses popular among the settlers of the British colonies in North America.
Scottish Broadswords
Heavy broadswords that emphasize damage over finesse.
Standard Pistol Swords
A pair of rare pistol swords, capable of firing a gunshot in the right circunstances.
Captain Drake's Swords
A pair of silver broadswords rumored to have been used by the legendary privateer, Sir Francis Drake.
Ferraro's Rapiers
A pair of rapiers that belonged to the Italian diplomat, Ruggiero Ferraro.
Officer's Rapiers
A pair of extremely light rapiers praised for their swiftness.
German Rapiers
A pair of traditional German rapiers typically used by Prussian court officers.
Privateer's Cutlasses
A pair of cutlasses appreciated for their versatility by privateers throughout the West Indies.
British Cutlasses
A pair of light cutlasses made popular by British privateers.
French Dress Swords
A pair of elegant swords made popular by French court officers.
Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers
A pair of cheap yet efficient Spanish rapiers.
Officer's Smallswords
A pair of small swords popular among officers in the British Army.
Rustborne Swords
Versatile blades with integrated flintlocks, their bronze-hued surfaces worn by time and battle. Perfect for Assassins who strike swiftly, both in melee and from a distance.
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Rustic Flintlocks<section begin="NAME"/>
Legendary
22
1.20
After a Perfect Dodge, quick shooting immediately does not consume ammunition
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Peaceful Means<section begin="NAME"/>
Legendary
20
1.00
Pistol shots are quieter
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Cannon-Barrel Pistols<section begin="NAME"/>
Rare
21
1.12
N/A
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Captain Morgan's Pistols<section begin="NAME"/>
Rare
20
1.50
N/A
Found in underwater treasure chest on Black Island<section end="NAME"/>
Found in treasure chest on Great Inagua<section end="NAME"/>
Spanish Officer Pistols<section begin="NAME"/>
Rare
24
1.00
N/A
Purchased from Level II General Store for 5500 Reales<section end="NAME"/>
Pirate Blunderbusses<section begin="NAME"/>
Rare
20
1.00
N/A
Purchased from Level II General Store for 6000 Reales<section end="NAME"/>
Baldwin's Golden Pistols<section begin="NAME"/>
Rare
26
1.00
N/A
Complete Plantain!<section end="NAME"/>
Standard Wheellock Pistols<section begin="NAME"/>
Common
20
1.12
N/A
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Common Flintlock Pistols<section begin="NAME"/>
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N/A
Default pistols<section end="NAME"/>
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Name
Description
Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks
Truth and thunder in the palm of your hand.
Darkworker's Pistols
Hand-carved ebony with gold-plated iron forming a lethal union.
Dragon's Roar Pistols
Sleek pistols imbued with ornate scrollwork and glowing jade.
Diabolist's Pistols
A set of pistols wreathed in infernal flames, emitting an aura of destruction.
Fury of the Deep Pistols
Silvery, steel pistols adorned with deep-sea patterns and neon highlights.
Golden Flintlock Pistols
A set of legendary, golden flintlock pistols, famed for their extraordinary precision.
Gargoyle's Breath
Monstrous, leering faces adorn the grips of these pistols.
Captain Drake's Flintlocks
A set of flintlock pistols once owned and used by captain and knight, Sir Francis Drake.
Rustic Flintlocks
Firearms with rustic patinas, showing the marks of countless skirmishes. Compact, reliable, and ready for close encounters or unexpected duels.
Peaceful Means
The method by which many disputes can be swiftly resolved.
Cannon-Barrel Pistols
A set of pistols forged to resemble ship cannons.
Captain Morgan's Pistols
A set of flintlock pistols once owned and used by Captain Morgan.
Captain's Wheellock Pistols
A rare set of old wheellock pistols, coveted by soldiers for their sturdiness and sentimental value.
Spanish Officer Pistols
A set of pistols, praised throughout the West Indies for their stability.
Pirate Blunderbusses
A set of bulky blunderbusses, popular among pirates for their brashness.
Baldwin's Golden Pistols
Inextricably tied to the fall of the Baldwin name, these pistols claimed the lives of at least two of their owners' family. They are likely to claim many more.
Standard Wheellock Pistols
A set of wheellock pistols, perfect for reaching targets at great distances.
Common Flintlock Pistols
A set of typical flintlock pistols, found all across the West Indies.
Rendered in miniature, that its gaze might ward the steps of its keeper across land and sea.
Health slowly regenerates while out of combat
Found in underwater chest between pair of unnamed island south of San Ignacio wreck
Stormrunner Pendant
Rare
A lightweight circular pendant painted in striking blue and red pigments. Its design captures the spirit of relentless motion and high adrenaline, carried by travelers who refuse to tire, whether sprinting through crowded markets or scaling towering keeps.
Increases the amount of healing from food, drink, and remedies
Found in underwater chest off the coast of Nassau, at coordinates 615, 767
Hunter's Amulet
Rare
An amulet of good fortune favored by hunters.
Animals' range of detection is reduced
Buried treasure chest on Santanillas
Bloody Spanish Medal
Rare
One of Laurens Prins' trophies from his time as a soldier.
Reduces damage from Spanish soldiers
Inside Laurens Prins' Manor
Anchor Medallion
Rare
A lucky anchor medallion favored by sharp-eyed sailors.
Increases the rewards from floating loot
Found in a treasure chest on Sacrifice Island
Lock of Hair
Rare
A lock of Caroline's hair kept as a lucky keepsake.
Restore some health after a perfect parry
Complete Wayward Souls
Cross Pendant
Rare
A bejeweled cross once worn by the wealthiest citizen in Kingston.
Reduces damage from British soldiers
Complete Tithes Paid
Exotic Sea Shells
Rare
A string of sea shells gathered from around the world.
Increases the wildlife products gained from skinning animals
Found in treasure chest in southeast Havana
Small Goblet
Rare
A sacred grail said to prolong its owner's life.
Increases the amount of healing from food, drink, and remedies
Complete The Other Cheek
Jackdaw Totem
Rare
Carved by an unknown sculptor, it represents protection and gratitude.
Falling from high places no longer damages Edward
Complete A World Without Gold
Lodestone
Rare
A naturally magnetized piece of mineral.
Loots nearby Corpses and Curios automatically
Purchased from a Level II General Store for 7000 Reales
Folded Palm
Rare
A gambler's trinket meant to bring good fortune.
Gain reales after each Takedown
Complete Spiteful Soldier
Found Coin
Rare
A large gold coin turned into a good luck charm.
Increase the amount of Reales gained
Complete Art Lover I
Rabbit's Foot
Common
A lucky charm for warding off misfortune.
Chance of staggering an enemy following a successful parry
The course of the 18th Century saw the British Empire become the world's leading colonial power, with France and Spain as its primary rivals. After siding with the Netherlands and Austria in the War of the Spanish Succession, the British Empire expanded, gaining territories from both Spain and France, and taking over control of the Atlanticslave trade in Spanish America.
For a handful of coin, "Dancers" can be employed to distract guards and interfere with ongoing fights. They might also have some incredible stories of their own to tell, if only you'd bother to listen.
Sailors flush with rum and the heat of the sun, these Drunkards can be useful in a few ways. First as blend groups that allow Edward to hide in plain sight, and secondly as allies in the event of a scuffle. But remember to bring a bit of coin if you want them to fight alongside you, as these pirates won't risk their lives for free.
Already a global power, the Spanish defeated powerful adversaries such as the Aztecs and Incas in the Americas by exploiting existing conflicts and rivalries between tribes and nations between the 15th and 18th centuries.
Acquisitive and protective of the supply of precious metals its new colonies afforded it, the Spanish Empire enthusiastically participated in the Atlantic slave trade and defended its trade routes aggressively.
Even after its defeat in the War of the Spanish Succession, the 18th century was nevertheless one of prosperity for the Spanish Empire, as their trade reputation grew steadily under Bourbon oversight, and continued to grow at an extraordinary rate until the 1780s.
Often used interchangeably, there are a number of important distinctions to make between these different kinds of swashbucklers...
Pirates: Criminals on the open sea who use coercion, intimidation and violence to rob innocent people of their cargo and transport. The term pirate is a catch-all and may be used generally to refer to all who perform acts of larceny on the open ocean. Pirates have been a problem since the advent of long-distance ocean travel; every age has seen its share of pirates, and every age has cursed their name and romanticized their cause. During the so-called "Golden Age of Piracy" (roughly 1650 to 1725), the majority of pirates were from the British Isles. Most were young men in their 20s and almost all had already gained some experience as sailors prior to falling into piracy.
Buccaneers: Though often used as a synonym for Pirates now, the term Buccaneer refers more specifically to a group of pirates who lived and operated in the West Indies in the middle of the 17th century. Best known for attacking settlements and fortifications on land in large groups, the Buccaneers derived their name from the French Boucanier -- an instrument used for smoking strips of meat over an open fire, a favorite sort of sustenance for these terrestrial pirates.
Privateers: Non-commissioned sailors who attack and rob, having been given a Letter of Marque by their King or a royal official such as a Governor. Thus the distance between a Pirate and a Privateer is but a hair's breath of difference -- Pirates simply sail for one monarch fewer.
Taíno refers to a group of related languages and cultures widespread across the Caribbean at the time of European arrival. Broadly speaking, they consisted of the Ciboney or Western Taíno of Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas; the Classic Taíno of Hispaniola and Borikén (the indigenous name of Puerto Rico); and the Eastern Taíno of the Antilles.
A Taíno cacique or chief demonstrated rank by carrying an object forged from guanín, a unique indigenous alloy made out of copper, silver, and gold, noted for its lustrous shine. The term "tabaco" from which we also derive from a Taíno word, as tobacco was cultivated on the islands and its usage noted by Spanish explorers. Other English words with a Taíno origin include barbecue, canoe, hurricane, iguana, and potato.
Other, non-Taíno indigenous groups of the island include the Ciguaya, Macorix, and Kalinago or Caribs, for whom the Caribbean Sea is named.
There were several attempts to found a town near the Havana Bay in the early 1500s. A settlement was established by the SpanishConquistadorDiego Velázquez de Cuéllar around 1514. The city sits on a bay that opens to the Gulf Stream and thus became a natural stopping point between Europe and the Americas.
In the earliest stages of the golden age of piracy Havana was burnt to the ground by Frenchcorsair, Jacques de Sores. By the 1700s, Havana had become a large, heavily fortified port city where Spanish treasure ships would dock on their way to Europe. Pirates lurked on the approaches to the city, hoping to capture these same ships.
Originally founded as another Charles-Towne, the city was renamed Nassau in honor of King William III of the house of Orange-Nassau. This city has a particularly colorful past: In 1706 the city's officially appointed Governor skipped town, thus severing the Crown's direct control over the Bahamas.
The islands languished for almost a decade in the hands of Britishcitizens with little or no interest in Statesmanship. By 1713, the entire region had become a haven for pirates and it was in this period that Benjamin Hornigold declared Nassau to be a pirate republic. He proclaimed himself governor and thereafter every pirate of any sense and reputation used Nassau as a base of operation, transforming this small city of barely 1000 residences into a "nest of infamous bastards", according to the Governor of Bermuda.
Dating generally from the MayanClassic period (AD 250 - 900), most Mayan ruins can be found throughout the Yucatán peninsula and Central America. Mayan Temples have steep stone steps and a platform at the top for wooden crowning structures. Mayan architecture is composed with a sophisticated eye to decoration, often using wall paintings and elaborate bas-relief stone carvings. Mayan arches forego the use of a keystone, instead creating a triangle-like arch known as a corbel vault.
A dominating presence on Havana's Plaza de San Francisco, the Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis dates from 1580s. Originally, a statue of St. Francis of Assisi stood atop the bell tower, but this was blown off in a cyclone in 1846. Baroque features were added to the basilica in 1730.
The Governor's Mansion housed the acting Spanish governor in addition to prison facilities. A new governor's mansion was constructed across the square in 1791.
This drinking spot, named after "The King of Pirates" Henry Avery, was highly popular among gritty seafarers in the early 18th century. Legend had it that Avery himself once had a financial stake in several establishments throughout the West Indies, but that appears to be nothing more than self-promotion.
More of a display of his imaginative and technical skills than an actual historic representation, this dramatic painting by Willem van de Velde II depicts a battle with Barbary corsairs from north Africa.
This painting by Luca Giordano was commisioned by King Philip V of Spain for display in the French court.
Gold-work from the Isthmus, representing a crowned half-human, half-bat figure flanked by four crocodile heads.
Today is my birthday.
Brandish every Cask, Bottle and Barrel of Alcohol. Everyone is to partake and sing my Praises. To ensure that this Do goes splendidly, I will take charge of the Stores and require its Key.
My Father will be most gratified at your swift fulfilment of my Commands.
- Emmerson Beckford
I, Thomas Cecil, hereby report that the following is a true Manifest of all the Goods, Wares and Merchandize, of the Marks, Numbers and Contents of each Package on board the Endeavor which Cargo was received at the Trading Post of Andreas Island from whence the Craft Sailed for the Plantation of Cat Island.
Sugar - 110 Barrels
Molasses - 25 Barrels
Tobacco - 15 Barrels
John,
It is done. Accompanying this Letter you will find the Will, fully notarized by myself and with the old Man's signature. It will survive the scrutiny of any English Court, I assure you.
Arrangements for your Daughter's removal are also underway. My Associates in the Royal Navy tell me she will be apprehended within the Month. In fact, I hear they have solicited the most reputable Pirate Hunter Lieutenant Maynard for the Task.
Courage my Friend. After so many long Years, we are almost there,
Thomas Barehaire Esq.
In the Name of God, I, Theodore Rupert Braddock, being of sound Mind and Memory, do declare this my last Will and Testament, in Manner and Form following, revoking all former Wills by me made.
As touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give, devise, and bequeath all my Goods unto my well-beloved Son-in-Law, John Baldwin, Husband of my late daughter Elizabeth, to have and to hold the same unto him, his Heirs, and Assigns forever.
I do nominate, constitute, and appoint my said Son-in-Law, John Baldwin, to be the sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament, charging him to see this my Will performed according to my true Intent and Meaning.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, this Second day of January in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty.
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Theodore Rupert Braddock as and for his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at his Request and in his Presence, and in the Presence of each other, have subscribed our Names as Witnesses hereto.
Theodore Rupert Braddock
Witnessed by:
Thomas Barehaire, Esquire
John Baldwin
Thom,
Don't go getting all uncharitable about this, I did it for your own Good. I knew we might strike some Trouble along the way, so I hid your Share with the original Will in the Likelihood we ever need the old Man's Signature again.
The Locket's here too. I want it kept, no matter what you think. There is no one left to know of it's Significance, at any Rate. I'll recover it from you when all this is over, and include a Crate of Rum for the Inconvenience.
Chin up Man! We're Home free!
John.
Vance,
I had to leave early. My Order requires a Report and there cannot be a Delay. I'll be waiting by the Tavern at the usual Time. Come with both pieces of the Map.
Jing Lang
A letter to Lauren Prins, [sic] congratulating him on acquiring The Sage.
1. Cato, 35 years, superior carpenter and ship caulker.
2. York, 16 years, field hand.
3. Nero, 25 years, stone cutter.
4. Bess, 28 years, field cook, water carrier.
5. Esther, 31 years, midwife.
6. Gracey, 14 years, good house girl and child's nurse.
7. Anthony Morgan, about 30 years, fine engineer and field hand.
8. Sarah Morgan, 32 years, good field hand; tonsils occasionally inflamed.
9. Infant, 2 months.
10. Anthony, 3 years.
11. Stephen, 5 years.
12. Nace, 9 years.
13. Sophy, 12 years, likely.
You, Mr Thomas Stell, Ensign, stand charged for Dereliction of Duty.
On Tuesday last you were tasked to deliver a Prisoner to the Church at the center of Kingston, but were discovered to be in a shameful and drunken State, having abandoned your Post.
You are dismissed forthwith from Service, being no longer entitled to Pay or Protection from the Royal Navy.
Know all, by these Present, that I, Alvin of the Village of Grand Cayman, in consideration of the Sum of Forty-Two Reales in Hand, paid to me by Vargas of the Village of Grand Cayman, the Receipt of where I do acknowledge, have in turn sold and delivered in measured Weight One-Hundred-and-Thirty-Six Pounds of Mutton Snapper unto said Vargas.
In witness whereof I have set my Hand the Fifth Day of May 1716. Signed, sealed and delivered in the present of
All and Sundry, viz.
- Alvin of Grand Cayman
A debonair portrait of Julien Du Casse, the infamous mercenary.
Hangs above the bed in the Mansion at Great Inagua.
A vivid portrait of Laurens Prins, the reprehensible slaver.
Hangs in the hall of the Mansion at Great Inagua.
The schooner was a class of ship used as a general sailing vessel by both navies and civilian operators, providing light firepower and ample speed.
The brig was a class of ship bearing two square-rigged masts, and represented a compromise between larger, more powerful ships, and the faster, but less well-armed ones.
The man o' war was a type of large warship purpose built for warfare, boasting multiple gun decks, and crewed by heavily armed professional soldiers.
El Dorado was a brig that formed part of the Spanish Treasure Fleet.
The fleet was destroyed in a hurricane, with the El Dorado its lone surviving vessel.
The Jackdaw was a brig captained by the pirate-turned-Assassin Edward Kenway, who named it after the small, swift bird of his native Wales.
The ship was known as El Dorado before Edward and his future quartermaster Adéwalé captured it from its fleet.
The Royal Fortune was a man o' war captained by the pirate and Sage Bartholomew Roberts, who elected to keep and renamed it after he captured it as the Nosso Senhor da Compreensão from the Portuguese Navy.
The Ranger was a brig formerly owned by the pirate Benjamin Hornigold before he passed it on to his colleague, Charles Vane.
A miniature ship model of a Spanish Brig.
A miniature ship model of a Spanish Cutter.
A miniature ship model of a Spanish Schooner.
A miniature ship model of a Spanish Frigate.
A miniature ship model of a Spanish man o' war.
A miniature ship model of an English Brig.
A miniature ship model of an English Cutter.
A miniature ship model of an English Schooner.
A miniature ship model of an English Frigate.
A miniature ship model of an English man o' war.
A miniature ship model of the El Dorado.
A miniature ship model of the Jackdaw.
A miniature ship model of the Revenge.
In the Americas, the term ‘black panther’ generally refers to a melanistic jaguar. They are not a separate species, but a color morph of the spotted form. Black jaguars form less than ten percent of jaguars.
Black jaguars can be found in Isla Providencia and Pinos Isle.
The cat is a small carnivorous mammal with a flexible body, sharp claws, and quick reflexes. Cats have long been domesticated, and are favored as pets for their affectionate independence, and playful natures.
Sailors often keep cats aboard ships to deal with rats and other vermin.
The Crocodile is a large, tropical-dwelling tetrapod. Crocodiles can measure up to 15 feet long, weigh 2000 pounds, and live to be 70 years old. This prehistoric-looking predator preys on birds, fish, insects and other reptiles.
Crocodiles have been known to indulge in cannibalistic behaviour. Because of this, they live in groupings of the same size.
Not to be confused with alligators, crocodiles are bigger, lighter in color, and have narrower snouts. Although known to attack humans, the crocodile is more likely to flee than to react aggressively when approached.
Crocodiles are most commonly found in Nassau, Long Bay, and Matanzas.
Deer are large hoofed ruminants notable for having two large and two small hooves on each foot. Males have antlers while the females do not, with the exception of a single species where the females also grow antlers. Deer are selective feeders, eating plant food low in fiber content and high in protein such as young grass, herbs, woody shoots, and bark.
Various subspecies of deer can be found in the Caribbean bioregion. The red brocket deer, for example, is found in Trinidad and Tobago and the Key deer, introduced by colonists, inhabits the Florida Keys.
Deer are most commonly found in Kingston, Salt Lagoon, and Santanillas.
Frigate birds are large seabirds with long wings, forked tails, and slender bodies. They generally inhabit tropical and subtropical oceans, often nesting on remote islands. Frigate birds are skilled fliers, and are known to steal food from other seabirds.
Found across the world in tropical and temperate waters, the hammerhead's unusual head shape gives it increased sensory ability to detect its prey. The hammerhead does not attack humans, although it can be lethal if provoked.
Hammerhead sharks can be found in the Eleuthera and Gibara regions.
Considered one of the loudest animals on earth, the small-sized Howler Monkey generates a siren-like howl that can be heard from a distance of 3 miles (5km). They are not aggressive and are popular as pets in The West Indies.
Howler monkeys are most commonly found in Kingston, Cape Bonavista, and Long Bay.
The hutia is a large rodent unique to the Caribbean basin which varies in size, and can form distinct species from island to island. Hutias are often hunted by locals to be eaten in a spiced stew.
Hutias are most commonly found in Cayman Sound and Long Bay.
Iguanas are large, herbivorous lizards found throughout the Caribbean islands. The common iguana eats only leaves, flowers and fruit. Despite their at times fierce appearance they are not aggressive, and typically flee when threatened. However, they can lash their tails and bite if provoked.
Iguana are found in Great Inagua, Andreas Island, and Abaco Island.
The largest feline in the Western hemisphere, the jaguar is distinguished by its compact and powerful build, its agility, and its unique killing method of biting directly into the skull to pierce the brain. The Mayans believed that the jaguars could carry messages to and from the afterworld.
Jaguars are most commonly found in Cape Bonavista, Long Bay, Tulum, and Principe.
Also called a medusa, the jellyfish isn't technically a fish—it is a free-swimming non-vertebrate found in every sea across the world. Jellyfish consist of a gelatinous bell with trailing tentacles capable of stinging prey. Jellyfish stings are in most cases harmless to humans, but some can be extremely serious, even lethal.
Although related to sharks, manta rays are harmless. They can be quite large (up to 30 ft (9m) wide) and feed on small fish and plankton, funneling food into their mouth using cephalic flaps extending from the eyes. Manta rays, which are found all over the world, have the unique ability to leap from the water into the air to escape attackers.
Monkeys in the Caribbean are primarily an introduced African species called the green monkey, although up to the 17th Century these still shared territory with the now extinct Jamaican monkey. Both species were omnivores that ate a variety of foraged foods including fruit, seeds, flowers, insects, and smaller animals like frogs and birds.
Monkeys were viewed as pests by farmers as they continually raided crops, but were favoured by locals and sailors who adopted them as mischievous, intelligent pets.
The ocelot is a wild cat that typically has yellow fur with dark stripes in the manner of a jaguar. Ocelots are nocturnal and range from the size of domestic cats up to four feet (1.2 meters) in length.
Ocelot hides are coveted by leather workers for their ease of working, patterned fur, soft texture, and durability.
Ocelots can be found in Cumberland Bay and Abaco Island.
The Caribbean basin provides an excellent climate for both land and sea turtles. Turtles are reptiles with a hard, protective upper shell called a carapace. Although they are natural swimmers and can stay submerged for up to 7 hours while resting, turtles breathe air. Despite being awkward and slow moving on land, they go ashore to lay their eggs.
White coats in animals can be due to a specific genetic mutation or albinism. The genetic mutation that yields a white jaguar also results in a more aggressive animal, making them dangerous as well as rare.
White jaguars can be found at Great Inagua.
The wild pig, or boar, is a large cousin of the domesticated pig covered by hairy bristles. They were introduced by Europeans to the Caribbean basin (Columbus himself brought eight pigs with him from Spain). Wild pigs flourished in the island environment and were hunted by sailors and pirates to provide salted pork on their voyages.
Wild pigs are most commonly found in Nassau, Great Inagua, and Cape Bonavista.
So-called because of their short snouts and their tendency to head-butt prey, bull sharks are commonly found in warm, shallow waters. They are extremely aggressive and dangerous to humans. The females are larger than the males, and adults measure well over seven feet (2.15m) long.
Bull sharks can be found in the Dry Tortuga, Gibara, and Punta Guarico regions.
Found throughout Central and South America, capuchin monkeys are small and highly intelligent. They eat almost anything -- nuts, fruits, small birds, frogs, clams, etc. Many pirates favored capuchins as pets.
Capuchins can be found in Matanzas and Misteriosa.
The largest predatory fish in the world, the great white's lethal aspect is due to its nearly 300 serrated teeth arranged in rows. Great whites have been known to attack humans, but usually more out of curiosity than hunger -- "sample biting" and then releasing their victims. The great white reaches an average length of 15 feet (4.6m).
Great white sharks can be found in the Cruz and Serranilla regions.
Known for emitting complex sequences of haunting moans, the humpback is a large whale that reaches up to 62 feet (19 meters) in length. They migrate from the poles to the equator seasonally and travel in pods.
Humpback whales can be found in the Castillo De Jagua and Navassa regions.
Called the Grampus by sailors in the 18th century, the killer whale, or Orca, is part of the dolphin family. Known for their ferociously deadly predation, killer whales feast on seals, sea-lions and even other whales. They hunt in pods in the manner of wolf packs and are found throughout the world's seas.
Killer whales can be found in the Cruz and Conttoyor regions.
Red howler monkeys can be located on Isla Providencia.
Born to enslavedOgoni parents in Yoruba, Adéwalé was sold to the owner of a prosperous plantation before his teens. He remained on this plantation, working the fields, until his mid teens, always scheming of ways to escape his predicament, but uneasy with the prospect of living life as a fugitive.
Then fortune struck, giving Adéwalé the sign he needed. At some point near his 16th birthday, a group of buccaneers raided the plantation, robbing it of raw cane, refined sugar, and as many reales as they could find. Seeing in this an opportunity, Adé grabbed a crate of sugar and hauled it aboard one of the longboats the buccaneers had rowed ashore. Surprised to see a slave among them, the buccaneers were nevertheless thankful for the aid, and welcomed Adé among them.
Adé sailed with this first group of men for many years, quickly learning the ways of a seaman, grateful for the chance to develop his own skills and chase his own passions. And though his life among buccaneers was not free of the usual bigotry of the era, Adé found the prejudice to be more confrontational than restrictive.
In 1715, misfortune struck a cruel blow when the ship Adé was aboard, struck a shallow sandbar near the port of Havana. The buccaneers—mostly British at the time—tried desperately to free the trapped vessel, but after catching sight of an approaching SpanishGalleon, abandoned ship only to be torn apart by schools of circling bull sharks. Adé made peace with his fate, and stood his ground.
Taken to Havana for questioning and inspection, Spanish authorities eventually decided to send Adéwalé to Spain, where they felt he would make an excellent interpreter, owing to his fluent command of Spanish, English, and French. Some weeks later, they loaded him into of the Galleons that made up their perennial treasure convoy, en route to Seville.
Born: 1660s, Yucatan Peninsula
Died: c.1745, Yucatan Peninsula
Named for the Mayan god of hunting, Ah Tabai's given name remains a mystery, and very little is known about his earliest decades. The only child he is known to have fathered died before the age of ten.
What little else we know about him comes from his own mouth; from the stories he told those who knew him. When speaking about his own past, he avoids personal details in favor of abstractions and hints. He frequently speaks of his love and admiration for the tragic history of his people, and used these stories to illustrate the complex intersections of cultures and religions, frequently pointing out the fact that "From within and without come enemies and allies alike. Nothing in life is guaranteed, except surprise..."
It is not known how early Ah Tabai acquired the title of Mentor, nor how large his impact was on the Assassins of the West Indies. However, that he maintained semi-regular contact with the Assassins in the British colonies to the north, in various parts of Europe and Africa, and in China. He was instrumental in opening his branch to men and women from all walks of life - mostly Europeans, Africans, and those Native to the area.
As a native Mayan himself, rumors and stories of the ancient Observatory were not foreign to Ah Tabai. So when in 1713 rumors of a new "Sage" began to surface, Ah Tabai took it upon himself to locate the man, believing the Assassins should be the protectors of the ancient and mysterious place. He sent word far and wide to as many Assassin outposts as possible, hoping their network of spies and informants would lead them to their prize. But after two years, there was no word.
Then, in early 1715, an experienced British Assassin named Duncan Walpole arrived at Ah Tabai's encampment, initially expressing a desire to train under the Mentor directly. Ah Tabai found the request odd but flattering, for Walpole had already achieved a level of Mastery few assassins ever reached. After many months of intensive training, Ah Tabai came to consider Duncan Walpole as one of his most trusted colleagues.
Then in June of 1715, word arrived that the Templars had located and imprisoned the Sage on Spanish lands in the far south. Seeing an opportunity to cripple his arch-enemies, Ah Tabai entrusted Duncan Walpole with the task of rallying various Assassins around the West Indies and leading an assault on the Templar prison ship en route to Havana. Duncan Walpole agreed to this task... and was never heard from again.
It was only after Edward Kenway's disastrous meddling in Havana that Ah Tabai was made aware of the full extent of Walpole's betrayal.
Born: 1702, Ireland Died: Unknown
Anne was barely a teen when she left her native Cork in Ireland for the British colonies, and by sixteen she was en route to West Indies at side of her new husband, Mr. Jack Bonny, a gentle but sturdy young man in his early 20s.
The pair arrived in Nassau in April of 1716, settling down with an unclear idea of what shape their lives might take. Jack eventually found work on one of the small plantations there, while Anne cultivated her ability to loaf and daydream. Unfortunately, her beauty, aloofness, and complete indifference to propriety made her the object of more romantic attention than she had ever known or cared for.
Within a year of arriving in Nassau, the Bonnys' marriage was in shambles, a union only in name. While Jack disappeared further into his work, Anne grew more confident and sociable, eventually taking a job as a barmaid at the popular Old Averytavern in the center of Nassau. And though she took on a few lovers in the next few years, it was mostly out of envy and spite that the rabble of Nassau branded Anne a harlot and a tease. But with no high society to shun or shame her, Anne's desirability only increased on the strength of these rumors.
orn: 1680, England Died: ????
Known variously by different sources as Thatch, Teach, Theach, Tache, Titche, Teatch, Tack, and more, we are fairly certain Edward Thatch was born in or around Bristol and took to the sea at an early age, most likely in his teens. It is also speculated that he arrived in the West Indies quite soon after leaving England.
If this was indeed the case, Ed Thatch would have seen his fair share of the War of Spanish Succession, a protracted fight between most of the Empires of Europe that pitted Hapsburg Austia and its British ally against Bourbon France and Spain. In these early years, from 1700 to 1713, Thatch was a privateer or at the very least a merchant seaman, doing his part for the crown—Queen Anne at the time.
But with the Treaty of Utrecht bestowing peace upon a troubled Europe in 1713, Thatch and his fellow sailors found themselves far from home and out of work. Thus, they turned to piracy as a means of sustaining themselves. In the ensuing years, Thatch befriended a captain named Benjamin Hornigold and soon after joined his crew as quartermaster, at some point between late 1714 and early 1716.
Settling in Nassau, Thatch, Hornigold, and the rest of the "Flying Gang" as these pirates called themselves, began cooking up schemes far larger than most pirates of the era dared dream. Wanting nothing less than a country of their own, they worked to turn Nassau into a place of liberty and freedom for all who desired an escape from the bonds of imperial rule.
Born: 1693, Wales Died: ????
Edward James Kenway was born on the 10th of March in Swansea, Wales, to Bernard Kenway of Manchester and Linette Hopkins of nearby Cardiff. By Edward's 10th birthday, his father had moved the family to a small farm just outside Bristol, a nearby port town in the southwest of England.
This relocation had a depressing effect on young Edward's mood. He grew restless from a lack of contact with old friends and struggled to find an outlet for his limitless energy. By his teens he was spending more and more time in the city away from his farm, where the lure of excitement overrode prudence. By age sixteen, he had substituted a career as a successful farmer for a life of hopeless tomfoolery, frequently shirking his responsibilities to his family in favor of rough company.
In late 1711, at the age of seventeen, Edward met Caroline Scott, a woman of modest but steady means. Their friendship began cautiously, as Caroline's hand had already been promised to the boorish son of a wealthy East India Companyexecutive. But Edward's charms eventually won out, and he and Caroline were married within a year of their meeting; a union that angered her father, and got the whole of Bristol talking.
In the earliest months of their marriage, Edward resolved to do well by his wife and provide for her as he believed a man in his position should. But his grandiose dreams and exaggerated opinion of himself prevented him from taking immediate responsibility for their well-being. And after only a year, he had stumbled back into his worst habits - drinking, fighting and idleness.
It was in this dark period that Edward revived an old idea of joining a privateering fleet sailing for the West Indies, with the aim of making war against the Spanish and collecting unchecked sums of gold and cargo. This, he told his wife, was their path to quick riches. Being a sensible and prudent woman, Caroline discouraged these fanciful ideas.
By the summer of 1712, Caroline understood that her husband's departure was inevitable. She wanted no further part of Edward's reckless plan, and so left him to live with her parents. Stunned by this sudden turn, Edward was determined to earn his fortune fast and prove himself as capable as he always claimed he was. He left for the West Indies barely one month later, where he soon fell in with the privateer Benjamin Hornigold and his quartermaster, Ed Thatch.
Edward spent the first half of 1713 sailing with these two seasoned sailors, on regular sweeps of the windward passage. But that year, fate threw him another upset. With the signing of the treaty of Utrecht, all hostile actions between the major empires came to an end and the prospects of British privateers dried up. Now poor, unemployed, and thousands of miles from home, Edward and his colleagues settled on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas to reconsider their options.
These were fanciful days for Edward. He discovered in the small town of Nassau a life quite unlike that which he had left behind. The atmosphere of wild and noisy freedom in this small stateless encampment overwhelmed and captivated him. The drinking, the gaming, the women, the aimless desire to simply live as one pleased. And yet, as carefree as he was, his beloved Caroline was never far from his mind. If he could make something of himself in the West Indies—working a sugarplantation, perhaps—he might win her back after all his time away.
But in absence of true conviction, habit takes hold fast; and it was only a matter of time before Edward set back out to sea with his mates, to live the life they knew best; no longer privateers—legal and sanctioned—but as pirates now, with nary a whit of loyalty to kin and country, earning his fortune by the sword and pistol, praying his end was never too near.
Born: 1682, Jamaica Died: ????
Of the few infamous pirates to call the West Indies his birthplace, Jack Rackham was born in Jamaica at the height of Port Royal's boom as a den of scoundrels. This would likely explain his atrophied moral compass, for he was frequently drunk, rarely serious about anything, and always chasing women. He used his outrageous and offensive charm to keep out of most trouble. But a strategist and fighter he was not.
Nicknamed "Calico" for his affinity for Indian and Asian prints, he was a terrible sailor and a worse pirate, given to flights of fancy and myopic ideas that served only himself, rather than solid strategic thinking. He was likely drunk for half of his adulthood, and had a weakness for women that trumped all basic needs, such as sleeping or eating. His disarming charm, dashing good looks, and his swift wit carried him far, but parties can only last so long before someone has to clean up after them.
Born: 1691, England Died: ????
Daughter of Emmett and Elizabeth Scott, Caroline was born in Bristol, England, to a prosperous family of merchants and civil servants. Given a modest education by her father, she furthered her own studies in her own way, taking time to read as often as her familiar duties allowed. Splitting her time between this and helping her mother manage her father's affairs, she grew into a confident and level-headed woman with more skill and intelligence than her situation allowed her to exercise.
Caroline first met Edward Kenway outside the Auld Shillelagh, in the aftermath of a drunken altercation. She had arrived to fetch one of her servants and there found Edward escorting the woman from the clutches of one of Bristol's more notorious cads. Thankful for his kindness, Caroline agreed to a second meeting on more equitable terms, hardly thinking a romance possible.
And yet—against all odds—that is just what happened. Edward and Caroline grew quite close, and soon fell in love, quite much to the dismay of her father. Emmett Scott had already promised his daughter to the son of a wealthy East India Companyexecutive, and made his displeasure apparent at every turn. But all his noise was to no avail. Caroline and Edward were married in 1712.
For a time it seemed as though this odd pairing might produce a lasting union. But Edward's deep love for his wife was offset by his uncouth habits and reckless attention to responsibility. Not content to live a life of middle class drudgery, Edward dreamed large, and fixed on the idea that he could sail to the West Indies and fight as a Privateer against the Spanish. Or, barring that, buy some land and sow a sugarplantation. Caroline tried to dissuade her husband, but to no effect.
Born: 1680, England Died: ????
A common refrain in any biography of a Golden AgePirate goes something like this: "Very little is known about this man's early life..." And with Charles Vane it's no different. It is not known where he was born, or where he grew up, or when he first took to sea. But maybe that's just as well, for it further heightens the mystery of this strange, unstable man.
Surely one of the most ornery and unstable of the "Flying Gang", the band of pirates who called Nassau their home for a time, Charles Vane began his career like most pirates of the era--honestly, as a privateer sailing for his King. Likely living in Jamaica in 1715, he was one of many aboard Henry Jennings' assault on a Spanish expedition to recover the gold from their ill fated wreck in 1715 off the coast of Florida.
Barely a year later it had become impossible to keep up honest work as a privateer, as British Governors were skittish about breaking the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht, which called for a cessation of all aggression between the major empires. Having few other options, Vane sailed to Nassau where many of his former colleagues were now living.
Quick to anger and ferociously mean, Charles Vane quickly earned himself a reputation as a difficult captain to sail under. At some point in 1717 or 1718, an old friend, "Calico" Jack Rackham joined his crew as quartermaster. The two remained partnered for some time, living and working out of Nassau with the likes of Benjamin Hornigold, Ed Thatch, and Henry Jennings.
Born: 1695, England Died: ????
Even though not yet out of his teens, James Kidd was a cocky and confident lad with a brashness cultivated to counter his youth. He claimed to be the bastard son of the late William Kidd, the infamous privateer-turned-pirate who was captured and hanged by British authorities in 1701. Although James had no proof of this connection, his mother always insisted on it, claiming that she spent a single "panicked night of passion" with Captain Kidd just before his departure from London in 1695.
Growing up fatherless and with a spendthrift mother did little to improve his prospects at leading a normal life, and at the age of 12 he found employment aboard merchant vessels sailing between the British colonies in North America and the West Indies. By the time he was 17 he called Jamaica his home, where he further honed his skills as a sailor here.
Although he never sailed with the likes of Ben Hornigold, Ed Thatch, or Edward Kenway, James was among the first sailors to settle in Nassau, and was a central figure in its development as a pirate republic.
Born: Unknown, England Died: ????
Of all the infamous West Indiespirates, Mary Read stands out as one of the most mysterious and inscrutable. No one is sure when she was born, with most speculation ranging over almost a decade, between 1685 and 1695. According to Charles Johnson—a frequently unreliable source—her mother began dressing Mary in boy's clothes from a very early age, with the hope of passing her off as another man's son.
In her teens, Mary evidently harnessed her skill for disguise to secure a job aboard a ship. Taking to sea, she worked her way forward until she found a position in the British Navy. Still disguised as a man, she saw action in battle, though owing to the conflicting reports of her birth, which battle is uncertain. It was during these skirmishes that Mary met her first husband—so the author of the "General History of Pyrates" claims—a Flemish soldier who had evidently fought beside her.
But this union was not fated to remain intact, as Mary's husband was killed soon after their marriage. With few reasons to remain in Europe, Mary sailed for the West Indies. It is unclear what transpired in the years following, but it is almost certain that she resumed the practice of dressing as a man. It is also assumed Mary continued working aboard ships, improving her skills as a sailor and swordsman.
By 1715 or 1716, it was likely she had visited her fellow sailors in Nassau, though perhaps not for the same reasons...
Born: 1695, Cuba Died: Unknown
Born in Cuba, Assassin bureau leader Opía Apito was raised Taíno, among her mother's people, never knowing her father, a Spaniard.
At twelve, her village was raided by the Spanish. Most of her community was kidnapped and killed. But Opía, the lone free survivor, fought and ran. She survived in hiding for close to a decade.
Much of what we know of Opía is inseparable from legend. Her name, possibly self-given, is an amalgam of the Taíno words for "eternity" and "ghost." She claimed to be a direct descendant of the warrior Hatuey, who stood against the Spanish in the 16th Century. She was guided throughout her life by the mantra, Aji aya bom—better dead than a slave.
In her early twenties, she was hired by the Assassins as a guide, and was soon adopted into their ranks. She delighted in a characteristic Taíno approach to strategy: preferring to harm the enemy by taking something from him in battle, that he might live to notice it missing. But as an Assassin she did not shrink from violence.
True to her name, once promoted to Assassin Bureau leader, she built an agile and highly effective "ghost" bureau near the Cayman Islands, with virtually no physical footprint to speak of. We might regard it today as an early example of a terrorist cell, but she left no records and no descendants, and until now, history has held no record of it.
Born: 1688, Scotland Died: Unknown
Born in Scotland, Rhona Dinsmore was made for adventure. After suffering the lows of a troubled household–an absent father and a drunkard of a mother–Dinsmore left her home in Glasgow in her mid-teens. At nineteen, she found work amongst merchants in Bristol and remained at that post for nearly two years.
By twenty-one, Dinsmore was trapped in a terrible marriage. She fled again and sought refuge in Boston, where she remained for six months, before moving on to the warmer climes of Jamaica. There she found it exceedingly difficult to find work among farmers, and finally took to the sea, ultimately finding her calling within the Assassin Brotherhood.
Born: 1688, Barbados
Died: ????
Born into plentitude and wealth on Barbados, Stede Bonnet seemed destined for a life of pleasure and ease. The son of a successful and influential plantation owner, his early life was marked by tragedy when his parents died suddenly, leaving seven year-old Stede orphaned and in a perpetual state of melancholy.
His inheritance of some 400 acres of land softened the blow caused by the loss of his parents, and by the time Stede was in his late teens, he had already restored the sugar plantation to a profitable state. He married young and set about starting a family as soon as possible, but owing to what some called a "disorder of the mind" he never found solace or comfort in these domestic trappings.
To further complicate his unease, his firstborn son died in infancy, further amplifying his grief and stiming his restlessness. As a means of coping, he dreamed of going to sea and sailing about the world, meeting people, living life as a man free of the obligations thrust upon him.
When Bonnet's ship was apprehended by the British Navy on suspicion of piracy, he was rescued by the pirate Edward Kenway who, with the help of Blackbeard and others, eventually influenced the affable and impressionable merchant into going on the account himself.
Born: 1688, England Died: Unknown
Upton Travers was born in England, in 1688, two years ahead of his brother, Vance Travers. Together, they traveled to the West Indies in search of their fortune. There they established a smuggling business, which they used to fund their growing involvement with the Assassin brotherhood.
Although Vance was the more charismatic of the two Assassin brothers, Upton made up for it with his measured, sensible responses to life's challenges.
However, every man has a breaking point, and Upton found his after Vance took up with the Chinese "Pirate Queen," Jing Lang, a Templar, and sought to steal the treasure on which they had staked their retirement before finally attempting fratricide.
Depressed, Upton turned to alcohol, which may have been a factor in his retaliation. He ultimately had both Jing Lang and his brother dispatched with the help of Edward Kenway.
Originally hailing from Wales, little is known about John Roberts, the real name of the man who would come to be known as "Black Bart" long after his death.
Most assume he went to sea at a very young age -- at 13 or so -- but there is no record of him in any historical documents until his noted appearance in 1718 aboard a merchant's ship, Barbadian in origin. Just a year later Roberts was pressed into piracy by the notorious Howell Davis while working aboard a slave ship under Captain Abraham Plumb. Though Roberts had likely not gone to sea with the intent of becoming a pirate, when the opportunity thrust itself upon him, Roberts was reported to have said 'A merry life, and a short one shall be my motto.'
A few months later Davis was killed in an ambush on the Portuguese Island of Príncipe, and Roberts was swiftly and unanimously elected to replace him. This was surely a testament to the man's natural charisma and leadership, for he had been a pirate only a few months. It was at this point he took the name "Bartholomew", likely naming himself for the infamous Bartholomew Sharpe, a pirate of some renown who had disappeared just two decades earlier.
One of the most intelligent and strategic pirates of the Golden Age, Roberts was a sturdy man, known to dress in fine clothes. Handsome, and carrying himself with a dignified but unpretentious air, he had dark hair to match his dark complexion, likely set from the almost two decades he had spent at sea. He often carried numerous pistols, each tied to one end of long silk sashes, which he kept slung over his shoulder.
Roberts' tactical ideas were usually radical, but thoughtfully considered. He never jumped into any scheme rashly, though his ideas seemed almost suicidal to those unacquainted with his methods. Ultimately responsible for the theft of around 400 ships in his three-year career, he bested every other pirate of the era by a factor of ten times or more, although it must be said that at least half of these boats were small periaguas and the like.
Born: Mid-1680s, England Died: ????
Benjamin Hornigold was likely born in Norfolk, England. The first recorded instances of him are of his early exploits as a pirate in the West Indies around 1713-1714.
Hornigold was one of the earliest pirates to emerge after the end of the War of the Spanish Succession, and one of the many hundreds of privateers who were left without gainful employment in the ensuing peace. Like many other British mariners, he spent much of his time in the Bahamas, eventually settling in Nassau. It was from there he launched his career as a full-fledged pirate, though he likely thought of himself as a privateer--in his earliest years, at least.
A skilful sailor and strategist, Hornigold lacked some of the ruthlessness required to be a truly successful pirate, and until 1716, refused to attack English ships out of a sense of loyalty to his home country.
Born: Unknown Died: Unknown
Almost nothing is known about El Tiburón "The Shark" outside of his service as the loyal, mute bodyguard of Laureano de Torres y Ayala, the Grandmaster of the Caribbean Templars and the Governor of Cuba. The Shark's penchant for medieval armor and brutal violence cut a swathe of fear through Havana, leaving citizens and soldiers alike quivering in his blood soaked wake.
Born: 1682, England Died: 1717, West Indies
Hilary Flint was born to an aristocratic family, the youngest of three boys. The black sheep of the family, he sought solitude in his studies. Immersing himself in math and sciences, Flint discovered an abiding interest in explosives, earning him the label of "problem child".
To correct his course, his parents enrolled him in military school, where he quicklyexceeded their expetations, working his way into the hearts of both teachers and students, as well as a few secret societies.
After graduation, his connections and easy manner earned him access to Templar ranks where his obsession with firearms made him an important asset.
Records reveal an ongoing relationship with AssassinRhona Dinsmore, the full nature of which is uncertain. She vanishes from record after Flint's death at the age of 35.
Born: 1686, China Died: 1717, Nassau
Born to Chinese rebels, Jing Lang came into the world fighting, but survived to become a skilled diplomat with a flair for languages and a taste for discovery.
Ambitious, Lang married the son of a General in the Qing dynasty, joining the Templar order, but severing ties with her family in the process. She served as a diplomatic advisor, until a shift in political tides provoked her escape into piracy.
Over the next decade, she crossed every sea, developing a reputation for brutality that preceded her into most conflicts.
In the West Indies, she fell under the spell of a rumored cache of treasure, and feigned a romantic relationship with one-time AssassinVance Travers to gain access to it.
She might have been successful had it not been for Travers' brother, Upton, an Assassin who schemed to have her killed, betraying his brother in the process. She died at the age of thirty.
Born: 1682, France Died: ????
Nephew of the buccaneer Jean du Casse, Julien was born in Montpellier, France. He took after his uncle's example and took to sea at a young age, eventually joining him in a few skirmishes during the War of the Spanish Succession. Fighting on the side of the French, and by proxy, on behalf of King Philip of Spain, du Casse's skill as a gunner improved rapidly, even as he grew wildly disillusioned with the monarchy and its obsession with lineage and breeding over raw talent and skill.
In 1704, ordered by his superior officers to join his uncle and hundreds of French troops in what would become known as the Battle of Vélez-Màlaga, du Casse opted instead to desert his post and seek his fortunes in the New World. At first he threw in with slave traders in Africa, and for a year made a modest profit off the venture. But he was never comfortable with the cruelty and detachment the job required, and so departed for the West Indies in search of yet another vocation.
For the next 10 years, du Casse roamed the West Indies as a hired gun, working for whomever had the coin and confidence to pay him. Ever prizing the value of intelligence and skill over mere reputation and breeding, du Casse, eventually found his way into the company of Laureano Torres of Cuba, in whom he found a friend and confidant...
Born: 1675, England Died: 1715, Kingston
Born to an upper class family and educated in boarding schools from age five, Kenneth Abraham learned to fight for himself at an early age. Upon graduation, he entered the army and rose through the ranks, finally meeting the rank of Commander.
His embrace of order and disciple drew him into the fold of the Templar Order, which offered him influence beyond that offered by his military career. From the age of thirty, he ascended its ranks in parallel to those of his military career by devoting himself to the promotion of order and peace.
In 1715, the Assassin Anto infiltrated a Ball held by Abraham on his plantation, together with the pirate Edward Kenway. There, Abraham was assassinated by the pair, confronted in his final moments by the nemesis he had tried and failed to defeat.
He remained, until his death, determined to rid the world of unpredictable and disorderly elements.
Born: 1645, Cuba Died: ????
Born in Havana, but raised in Madrid, Spain, Laureano was of noble stock, the son of Tomas Torres y Ayala and Elvira de Quadros Castellanos. He joined the Spanish army in his late teens, and was later appointed as the governor of Spain's territories in Florida, a post he held from 1693 to 1699. He then returned to Europe to participate in the War of the Spanish Succession.
In 1708, Torres was appointed as the governor of Cuba, a post he held for three years until he was accused of and arrested for corruption. He was acquitted of these charges, however, and managed to win a re-election bid in 1713.
During his time in Cuba, he made many lasting improvements to the city, fortifying the island's defenses and introducing the production of tobacco there. He remained Governor until 1716, after which point he retired and devoted his life to charitable functions, such as building hospitals.
Born: 1630s, Amsterdam Died: 1717, Kingston
Laurens Prins (often anglicized as Laurence Prince) was a Dutchman from Amsterdam who spent the majority of his life in and around the West Indies. Operating out of Port Royal, Prins saw an incredible amount of action and adventure in his long life.
Sailing as a privateer in the early days of the Golden Age of Piracy (1650s) he developed a reputation for courage fighting the Spanish on behalf of the British crown, sometimes bearing a letter of marque, often without. He even played a pivotal role in Sir Henry Morgan's infamous raid on Panama in 1671, for which he was roundly celebrated.
Prins eventually retired from privateering and settled in a large acreage of land in Jamaica. Around this time he entered into the slave trade as a means of bolstering his wealth, an occupation he pursued well into his seventies.
In 1717, his flagship slave galley, The Whydah, was attacked and captured by the pirate"Black Sam" Bellamy. He managed to survive the encounter, and fell back into his old occupation until his death some months later.
Born: 1689, Spain Died: 1715, Pinos Isle
Born in Spain, Lucia Márquez never knew her father. By the age of twelve she was supporting herself and her sisters on the streets, begging, borrowing, and stealing anything she could, all the while developing the skills of a master thief.
At the age of seventeen, she was caught stealing a horse belonging to a high-ranking Templar, and wisely opted for training over jail time.
The Templar life gave Marquez the focus she needed and she never found herself at a lack of challenge or adventure.
She died at the age of twenty-six on Pinos Isle, wise beyond her years, on the order of the TainoAssassin, Opía Apito.
Historic archives contain scattered references to individuals known as "Sages", but they are few and far between. Each citation seems to refer to a different person living in a vastly different time and location.
The earliest example was found in a Sumerian clay tablet in cuneiform script, while the latest survives only as a footnote in one of Laureano Torres's own journals, dated January 1704. In all – according to exhaustive research – seven different "Sages" seem to have graced the world's stage in the past twelve hundred years. But the real number is likely higher.
Perhaps, the strangest aspect connecting each of these various sightings is the fact that, in every case, visual descriptions of each Sage are remarkably similar. So similar, in fact, that one wouldn't be faulted for assuming they ware talking about a single, immortal man. However, in two of the seven citations, explicit mention is made of their death and burial.
Is this therefore some bizarre form of reincarnation? Or some simpler explanation that is presently unknown? More research is required.
Born: 1690, England Died: 1717, Nassau
Born in England, the passionate, creative, yet incredibly gullible Vance Travers, found a life for himself amongst the Assassin's Brotherhood in the West Indies, where he ran a successful smuggling enterprise, with his older brother, Upton.
Business took a turn for the worse after he met and fell in love with the Templar, Jing Lang, who persuaded him to divulge knowledge of the location of buried treasure with which he and Upton planned to fund their retirement.
Paranoid, Travers developed delusions that his brother plotted to steal his treasure and Jing's heart. He broke from the Creed and, after a failed attempt at fratricide, was killed by Edward Kenway.
Born: 1679, England Died: ????
Woodes Rogers was born into money, to a seafaring family with deep roots in both Poole and Bristol, England. His early life was a picture of industriousness and ambition, and by the age of 18 he was an apprentice Mariner.
Upon his father's death at sea in 1706, Woodes inherited his family's prosperous shipping company, which he took to managing with great passion. Between 1704 and 1707 Rogers' fortunes and family grew, and by the time he was twenty-seven his marriage to Sarah Whetstone had produced one son and two daughters.
By the end of 1707, however, his business had suffered great losses by raidingFrench forces, giving Rogers the idea to recoup these dreadful losses himself. Knocking about Bristol in search of a partner for this endeavor, he soon found himself in the company of William Dampier, an old friend and unlucky Captain who suggested setting out on a privateering expedition, one that would range far and wide about the New World. In 1708, Rogers made the necessary arrangements and set out as Captain of his own vessel, on a difficult voyage that would last over three years.
Along this course Rogers met with many successes and failures. In 1709, off the western coast of South America, he found and rescued a marooned sailor by the name of Alexander Selkirk, a sailor who had spent nearly 4 years living in isolation and who would serve as the inspiration for the book "Robinson Crusoe" just a few years later.
Soon after Selkirk's recovery, Rogers' fleet engaged an enemy vessel in open combat—a skirmish that earned him a pistol shot to the left side of his face and a mangled heel. Neither wound was enough to remove him from command however, and he continued serving as captain until his return to England in late 1711. To commemorate this return, he had an operation to remove the offending bullet from his upper palate.
Now in poor health but high spirits, he set about writing his memoirs. Upon their publication a few years, they were an immediate success, and proved a great source of income. But this brief glory was offset by the sudden death of his son, a tragedy compounded some months later by his wife's decision to leave him. Also at this time, Rogers was sued by former shipmates for allegedly hoarding goods and money plundered from enemy vessels. Rogers assembled a defense, but lost the case.
In 1713, itching to return to sea, he organized passage to Madagascar claiming to be a merchant in the slave trade, but with the intended purpose of reconnoitering the rumored pirate colonies established there. When he arrived in Madagascar after months of hard sailing, he found that the legends of the pirate town "Libertalia" had been exaggerated one-hundredfold. The pirates in Madagascar were sickly and few and desperate for help. After spending just a few months here, Rogers set sail for England, a failure in his own mind.
And yet, never one to give up hope, Woodes Rogers reoriented his attentions to the West Indies, eventually lobbying King George for a commission to hunt pirates in the Caribbean. On this score, he succeeded. After a few diligent years of making his case, King George appointed Woodes Rogers as the Governor of the Bahamas. Now, at last, he would make his mark, and bring justice to a land where chaos had taken root...
An incomplete audio clip from The Devils of the Caribbean Podcast reconstructed from recovered files.
An audio message from Ego, easily intercepted by the Dark Animus with no need for further decryption.
In it, she warns the nascent Eagle that she knows of his every movement within the mainframe, threatening to pierce him clean from the sky.
Audio memory obtained from an Animus memory fragement in which Sebastían Vizcaíno recovers from wounds sustained during a confrontation.
