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| | {{Dialogue|Assassin scholar|Master, we are under attack! Robert de Sablé lays siege to Masyaf's village!|Al Mualim|So he seeks a battle. Very well, I'll not deny him.|Al Mualim being informed of the Templar's siege of Masyaf.|Assassin's Creed|Failure}} | ||
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| | |prev = [[Quest for the Chalice]] | ||
|conflict=[[Third Crusade]] | |conc = [[Third Crusade]] | ||
|date=1191 | |next = [[Hunt for the Nine]] | ||
|place= [[Masyaf]] | |image = AC 10.png | ||
| | |conflict = [[Third Crusade]] | ||
|date = July 1191 | |||
|place = [[Masyaf]], [[Syria]] | |||
*[[ | |result = *Pyrrhic Assassin victory. | ||
*[[Al Mualim]]}} | *Possession of [[Apple of Eden 2|the artifact]] maintained by [[Al Mualim]]. | ||
The ''' | *Demotion of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. | ||
*Setback of [[Templars]]' plans. | |||
|side1 = *[[Assassins]] | |||
|side2 = *[[Crusaders]]/Templars | |||
|commanders1 = *[[Al Mualim]] | |||
*[[Rauf]] | |||
|commanders2 = *[[Robert de Sablé]] | |||
|forces1 = Unspecified number of: | |||
*Masyaf Guards | |||
*Masyaf Archers | |||
*Masyaf Assassins | |||
|forces2 = Unspecified number of: | |||
*Templar Knights | |||
*Crusader Soldiers | |||
*Crusader Archers | |||
}} | |||
The '''defense of Masyaf''' was an event which came about as a direct result of the disastrous mission to recover [[Apple of Eden 2|the Apple]] of [[Eden]] from [[Solomon's Temple]]. The [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master of the Knights Templar]] [[Robert de Sablé]] led his army into besieging the [[Assassins|Assassin]] stronghold of [[Masyaf]], in an attempt to destroy the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]] and end their interference in Templar affairs. | |||
== | ==Call to arms== | ||
{{Quote|I brought what your favorite failed to find. Here, take it. Though it seems I have returned with more than just their treasure.|Malik Al-Sayf, handing over the Piece of Eden to Al Mualim.|Assassin's Creed|Failure}} | |||
Upon returning to Masyaf from his mission at Solomon's Temple, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] met with his master, [[Al Mualim]], and detailed the events that had transpired there. Stating that Robert de Sablé was not alone in the temple, Altaïr confessed he was unable to retrieve [[Piece of Eden|the treasure]] as commanded, enraging Al Mualim.<ref name="Failure">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Failure]]</ref><ref name="Secret Crusade">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | |||
[[Malik Al-Sayf]], one of the two Assassins that had accompanied Altaïr to the temple, arrived clutching his heavily wounded left arm. He blamed Altaïr's arrogance and disregard for [[the Creed]] for their disastrous mission, holding him responsible for the death of [[Kadar Al-Sayf|Kadar]], Malik's younger brother. He also claimed that Altaïr's actions had nearly cost the Assassins victory, but he himself had managed to retrieve the treasure in Altaïr's stead. Though he was successful in his task, Malik warned Al Mualim that he had been pursued by de Sablé's men, and they would soon be upon Masyaf.<ref name="Failure"/><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
== | At that moment, an [[informant]] arrived and warned Al Mualim of invaders attacking the village; the Master responded by dispersing the Assassins into the village in order to drive them out. As Al Mualim dismissed the informant, he confronted Altaïr, stating that their discussion would have to wait.<ref name="Failure" /> As Altaïr left the [[fort]]ress, he met with [[Rauf]], who requested his aid in distracting the Templars while other Assassins guided the village's [[civilian]]s to safety within the fortress.<ref name="Guardian">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Guardian (memory)]]</ref><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | ||
Making his way into the village, Altaïr fought the Templar forces attacking it and its people. However, as Templar reinforcements arrived in great numbers, the Assassins were ordered by [[Abbas Sofian]] to break off the attack and return to the fortress on Al Mualim's command.<ref name="Guardian"/><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
==Men without fear== | |||
{{Quote|Your village lays in ruins and your stores are hardly endless! How long before your fortress crumbles from within? How disciplined will your men remain, when the wells run dry and their food is gone?|Robert de Sablé, addressing Al Mualim.|Assassin's Creed|Glory}} | |||
[[File:Siege of Masyaf Templars.png|thumb|left|250px|Robert de Sablé and his army of Templars]] | |||
As the last of Masyaf's citizens and guards entered the fortress, Rauf requested that Altaïr come with him to the top of the tower. Once there, Altaïr witnessed de Sablé and his army arrive at the fortress gates, demanding the return of the artifact stolen from him. Executing a hostage in an effort to intimidate Al Mualim, de Sablé claimed he would starve the Assassins out. However, Al Mualim was not fazed, and replied that his men were not afraid of death. As proof, he commanded the Assassins to show they had no fear of death, ordering them to leap into the ravine below.<ref name="Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Glory]]</ref><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
[[File:Glory 5.png|thumb|250px|Assassins performing Leaps of Faith]] | |||
As commanded, Altaïr and his comrades performed a simultaneous [[Leap of Faith]] from the tower. However, they landed in haystacks below rather than falling to their deaths, though one Assassin injured his leg in the process. Tending to the man, Rauf told Altaïr to proceed alone and complete their mission. Altaïr complied, making his way over long [[wood]]en beams along the gorge and scaling a nearby tower.<ref name="Glory"/><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
Once inside, he hacked away the wooden bar that kept the tower's cargo at bay, sending several logs cascading into the Templar forces below. Taken by surprise, the bulk of Robert's troops were killed, and the army quickly retreated from the village.<ref name="Glory"/><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
==Into the void== | |||
{{Dialogue2|Al Mualim|I'm sorry, truly I am. But I cannot abide a traitor.|Altaïr|I am not a traitor.|Your actions indicate otherwise, and so you leave me no choice. Peace be upon you, Altaïr.|Al Mualim and Altaïr, after Robert de Sablé's attack.|Assassin's Creed|Glory}} | |||
[[File:AC 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Altaïr, being lectured by Al Mualim at the fortress at Masyaf]] | |||
After routing de Sablé's army, the Brotherhood began to repair the damage done to the village and collect the dead bodies of their brethren. Back at the fortress, Al Mualim recognized Altaïr for his efforts in forcing back the Templar army, but also berated him for his previous actions which ultimately led de Sablé to their doorstep. He then commanded two Assassins to restrain Altaïr, and lectured him on his disregard for the tenets of the Creed.<ref name="Glory"/><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
Altaïr still showed signed of disregard for the higher authority of his master, interrupting as he spoke about the first tenet. Al Mualim struck Altaïr across the face, scolding him for speaking out of turn. He then detailed how Altaïr had broken each of the three tenets of the Creed: by killing an innocent old man, exposing himself to his enemies, and bringing Robert's army to Masyaf, thereby risking the safety of the Brotherhood. He concluded that he could not abide a traitor within their ranks; Altaïr claimed that he was no traitor, but Al Mualim stood by his decision, bidding Altaïr go in peace before stabbing him in the abdomen.<ref name="Glory"/><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
==Aftermath== | |||
[[File:AC1 Altair Al Mualim Study.png|thumb|250px|Al Mualim giving Altaïr his task]] | |||
After a short while, Altaïr awoke in front of Al Mualim's desk, alive and well. Confused, he asked how he was alive after feeling "death's embrace", to which Al Mualim replied that he had seen and felt only what he was meant to. Now he could be born anew and be reinstated into the Order, enlightened once more to the way of the Assassins. He was then demoted to the rank of [[novice]], void of any weapon, and given a new task: find the [[Masun|traitor]] who had opened the gates of Masyaf to the Templars, proving himself capable in the ways of the Assassin Order.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Eavesdropping (Masun)]]</ref><ref name="Secret Crusade"/> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
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{{Timeline}} | |||
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The defense of Masyaf was an event which came about as a direct result of the disastrous mission to recover the Apple of Eden from Solomon's Temple. The Grand Master of the Knights Templar Robert de Sablé led his army into besieging the Assassin stronghold of Masyaf, in an attempt to destroy the Levantine Assassins and end their interference in Templar affairs.
Call to arms[edit | edit source]
Upon returning to Masyaf from his mission at Solomon's Temple, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad met with his master, Al Mualim, and detailed the events that had transpired there. Stating that Robert de Sablé was not alone in the temple, Altaïr confessed he was unable to retrieve the treasure as commanded, enraging Al Mualim.[1][2]
Malik Al-Sayf, one of the two Assassins that had accompanied Altaïr to the temple, arrived clutching his heavily wounded left arm. He blamed Altaïr's arrogance and disregard for the Creed for their disastrous mission, holding him responsible for the death of Kadar, Malik's younger brother. He also claimed that Altaïr's actions had nearly cost the Assassins victory, but he himself had managed to retrieve the treasure in Altaïr's stead. Though he was successful in his task, Malik warned Al Mualim that he had been pursued by de Sablé's men, and they would soon be upon Masyaf.[1][2]
At that moment, an informant arrived and warned Al Mualim of invaders attacking the village; the Master responded by dispersing the Assassins into the village in order to drive them out. As Al Mualim dismissed the informant, he confronted Altaïr, stating that their discussion would have to wait.[1] As Altaïr left the fortress, he met with Rauf, who requested his aid in distracting the Templars while other Assassins guided the village's civilians to safety within the fortress.[3][2]
Making his way into the village, Altaïr fought the Templar forces attacking it and its people. However, as Templar reinforcements arrived in great numbers, the Assassins were ordered by Abbas Sofian to break off the attack and return to the fortress on Al Mualim's command.[3][2]
Men without fear[edit | edit source]
As the last of Masyaf's citizens and guards entered the fortress, Rauf requested that Altaïr come with him to the top of the tower. Once there, Altaïr witnessed de Sablé and his army arrive at the fortress gates, demanding the return of the artifact stolen from him. Executing a hostage in an effort to intimidate Al Mualim, de Sablé claimed he would starve the Assassins out. However, Al Mualim was not fazed, and replied that his men were not afraid of death. As proof, he commanded the Assassins to show they had no fear of death, ordering them to leap into the ravine below.[4][2]
As commanded, Altaïr and his comrades performed a simultaneous Leap of Faith from the tower. However, they landed in haystacks below rather than falling to their deaths, though one Assassin injured his leg in the process. Tending to the man, Rauf told Altaïr to proceed alone and complete their mission. Altaïr complied, making his way over long wooden beams along the gorge and scaling a nearby tower.[4][2]
Once inside, he hacked away the wooden bar that kept the tower's cargo at bay, sending several logs cascading into the Templar forces below. Taken by surprise, the bulk of Robert's troops were killed, and the army quickly retreated from the village.[4][2]
Into the void[edit | edit source]
After routing de Sablé's army, the Brotherhood began to repair the damage done to the village and collect the dead bodies of their brethren. Back at the fortress, Al Mualim recognized Altaïr for his efforts in forcing back the Templar army, but also berated him for his previous actions which ultimately led de Sablé to their doorstep. He then commanded two Assassins to restrain Altaïr, and lectured him on his disregard for the tenets of the Creed.[4][2]
Altaïr still showed signed of disregard for the higher authority of his master, interrupting as he spoke about the first tenet. Al Mualim struck Altaïr across the face, scolding him for speaking out of turn. He then detailed how Altaïr had broken each of the three tenets of the Creed: by killing an innocent old man, exposing himself to his enemies, and bringing Robert's army to Masyaf, thereby risking the safety of the Brotherhood. He concluded that he could not abide a traitor within their ranks; Altaïr claimed that he was no traitor, but Al Mualim stood by his decision, bidding Altaïr go in peace before stabbing him in the abdomen.[4][2]
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
After a short while, Altaïr awoke in front of Al Mualim's desk, alive and well. Confused, he asked how he was alive after feeling "death's embrace", to which Al Mualim replied that he had seen and felt only what he was meant to. Now he could be born anew and be reinstated into the Order, enlightened once more to the way of the Assassins. He was then demoted to the rank of novice, void of any weapon, and given a new task: find the traitor who had opened the gates of Masyaf to the Templars, proving himself capable in the ways of the Assassin Order.[5][2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
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