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The '''Acre Citadel''' was a large [[fort]]ress located in the Rich District of [[Acre]], as well as the main residence of [[Richard I of England|Richard I]] of [[England]] during the [[Third Crusade]].


==History==
The citadel was essentially a small town that was heavily fortified against outside attacks, with massive walls and battlements. It contained the quarters of [[William of Montferrat]], a [[Templars|Templar]] who governed Acre whilst Richard was absent [[Third Crusade|fighting]] the [[Saracens]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassination (William of Montferrat)]]</ref>


In 1191, a team of [[Assassins]] was sent by their [[Mentor]], [[Al Mualim]], to keep William inside the citadel and allow [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] to kill him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Eagle's Shadow]]'' – [[Illusory Words]]</ref> The team eliminated Templar patrols,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Eagle's Shadow]]'' – [[With Arms Open]]</ref> [[Crusaders]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Eagle's Shadow]]'' – [[Deadly Game]]</ref> and William's personal bodyguard, [[Isembart]], from whom they learned that William knew of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine|mission]] and had laid an ambush for the Assassin.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Eagle's Shadow]]'' – [[Fighting Fair]]</ref> The team subsequently disrupted the ambush,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Eagle's Shadow]]'' – [[The Unseen Knife]]</ref> allowing Altaïr to infiltrate the heavily guarded fortress, eliminate the [[archer]]s patrolling its perimeter, and assassinate William.<ref name="AC1"/>


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Following William's death, the Templars assumed control of the citadel, from where they planned to relocate to [[Cyprus]] to avoid further Assassin incursions. In October 1191, as the Templar fleet departed Acre, Altaïr led an attack on the citadel but was too late to prevent the fleet's escape. However, he did manage to defeat and capture [[Maria Thorpe]], who had been left behind by the new Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]], [[Armand Bouchart]]. Altaïr then decided to travel to Cyprus himself to investigate the Templars' activities.<ref name="ACBL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Maria Thorpe)]]</reF>
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'''King Richard's Citadel''' was a huge fortress in the southern rich district of [[Acre]] and also the main residence of [[Richard I of England]].
A few years later, in 1197, Altaïr and Maria, now married, met at the top of the citadel's tower, where they made love and subsequently conceived [[Sef Ibn-La'Ahad|a son]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[21st century conversations|Modern day]]</ref>


The citadel is secured by huge walls and operates like a small town within itself. It also contains the quarters of [[William of Montferrat]], a [[Templar]], who governed the area when Richard was absent fighting the [[Saracens]].
==Behind the scenes==
The citadel is based on a real Templar fortress and castle that existed in Acre.<ref name="origin">[http://www.iaa-conservation.org.il/images/files/pdf_docs/Radojewski2010_AlJazzarWaterCistern.pdf ''The Historical Documentation of the Water Cisterns under the Jazzar Pasha Mosque in Acre'' by Bartosz Radojewski]. ''www.iaa-conservation.org''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref>


In 1191, the [[Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] infiltrated the heavily guarded fortress in order to assassinate William.
A couple of years later, Altaïr and [[Maria Thorpe]] met atop of the citadel's tower where he impregnated her.
==Trivia==
*A [[View point|view point]] is located atop the main tower of the citadel.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
Kingrichardscitadeltower.png|The citadel's tower.
File:AC1 thierry-doizon-ac-bt-acrecitadelle-sketches02.jpg|Concept art
Kingrichardscitadelinnercitadel.jpg|The inner citadel.
File:Ac-acre-knights-citadel.jpg|Concept art
File:AC1 Acre Citadel+Flag.png|A view of the citadel and a Templar [[flag]]
File:Kingrichardscitadeloutside.png|Altaïr facing the citadel's walls
File:Kingrichardscitadeltower.png|The citadel's tower
File:Kingrichardscitadelinnercitadel.jpg|The inner citadel
File:ACBL Assault 5.png|Maria and two Templars inside the citadel
File:ACBL Assault 6.png|Altaïr eavesdropping on the Templars
File:ACBL Assault 10.png|Maria being taken captive by the Assassins following her defeat
File:ACReb Acre citadels walls1.jpg|A view of the citadel's walls, simulated by the [[Animus|Animus 4.38]]
File:ACReb Acre citadel's walls.jpg|Another view of the citadel's walls, simulated by the Animus 4.38
File:ACReb chambers of King Richard's steward in Acre citadel.jpg|The chamber of King Richard's steward, simulated by the Animus 4.38
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Source==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
[[Category:Landmarks]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
[[Category:Acre]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Eagle's Shadow]]''
 
==References==
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The Acre Citadel was a large fortress located in the Rich District of Acre, as well as the main residence of Richard I of England during the Third Crusade.

History[edit | edit source]

The citadel was essentially a small town that was heavily fortified against outside attacks, with massive walls and battlements. It contained the quarters of William of Montferrat, a Templar who governed Acre whilst Richard was absent fighting the Saracens.[1]

In 1191, a team of Assassins was sent by their Mentor, Al Mualim, to keep William inside the citadel and allow Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad to kill him.[2] The team eliminated Templar patrols,[3] Crusaders,[4] and William's personal bodyguard, Isembart, from whom they learned that William knew of Altaïr's mission and had laid an ambush for the Assassin.[5] The team subsequently disrupted the ambush,[6] allowing Altaïr to infiltrate the heavily guarded fortress, eliminate the archers patrolling its perimeter, and assassinate William.[1]

Following William's death, the Templars assumed control of the citadel, from where they planned to relocate to Cyprus to avoid further Assassin incursions. In October 1191, as the Templar fleet departed Acre, Altaïr led an attack on the citadel but was too late to prevent the fleet's escape. However, he did manage to defeat and capture Maria Thorpe, who had been left behind by the new Templar Grand Master, Armand Bouchart. Altaïr then decided to travel to Cyprus himself to investigate the Templars' activities.[7]

A few years later, in 1197, Altaïr and Maria, now married, met at the top of the citadel's tower, where they made love and subsequently conceived a son.[8]

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

The citadel is based on a real Templar fortress and castle that existed in Acre.[9]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Concept art
    Concept art
  • Concept art
    Concept art
  • A view of the citadel and a Templar flag
    A view of the citadel and a Templar flag
  • Altaïr facing the citadel's walls
    Altaïr facing the citadel's walls
  • The citadel's tower
    The citadel's tower
  • The inner citadel
    The inner citadel
  • Maria and two Templars inside the citadel
    Maria and two Templars inside the citadel
  • Altaïr eavesdropping on the Templars
    Altaïr eavesdropping on the Templars
  • Maria being taken captive by the Assassins following her defeat
    Maria being taken captive by the Assassins following her defeat
  • A view of the citadel's walls, simulated by the Animus 4.38
    A view of the citadel's walls, simulated by the Animus 4.38
  • Another view of the citadel's walls, simulated by the Animus 4.38
    Another view of the citadel's walls, simulated by the Animus 4.38
  • The chamber of King Richard's steward, simulated by the Animus 4.38
    The chamber of King Richard's steward, simulated by the Animus 4.38

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed – Assassination (William of Montferrat)
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Illusory Words
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – With Arms Open
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Deadly Game
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Fighting Fair
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – The Unseen Knife
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines – Assault (Maria Thorpe)
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Modern day
  9. ↑ The Historical Documentation of the Water Cisterns under the Jazzar Pasha Mosque in Acre by Bartosz Radojewski. www.iaa-conservation.org. Accessed 20 September 2021
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