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|image = ACRebellion Jariya al-Zakiyya render.png
|species = [[Human]]
|species = [[Human]]
|affiliates = [[Assassins]]
|birth = c. 1460s<br>[[Granada]], [[Emirate of Granada]]
|database = [[Database: Jariya al-Zakiyya|Jariya al-Zakiyya]]
|affiliates = [[Emirate of Granada]]<br />[[Assassins]]
*[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]]}}
*[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]]}}
'''Jariya al-Zakiyya''' was an [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Brotherhood]] during the [[Spanish Inquisition]].
'''Jariya al-Zakiyya''' (born c. 1460s) was a member of the [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] during the ''[[Reconquista]]''.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Jariya al-Zakiyya was a half-[[Moors|Moorish]] spy and cunning Assassin from [[Granada]] who was raised in the Sultan's court during the [[Renaissance]].<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref>
===Early life===
Jariya al-Zakiyya was a half-[[Moors|Moorish]] daughter of a concubine from [[Granada]] who was raised in the Sultan's court during the [[Renaissance]].<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Jariya al-Zakiyya]]</ref>


A woman of great beauty, she was reputed to have been the secret child of the former Sultan {{Wiki|Abu l-Hasan Ali, Sultan of Granada|Abu al-Hasan Ali}} and his Christian slave lover. As a result, Jariya was raised by the women of the sultan's harem.<ref name="Rebellion" />
A woman of great beauty, she was reputed to have been the secret child of the former Sultan {{Wiki|Abu'l-Hasan Ali of Granada|Abu al-Hasan Ali}} and his Christian slave lover. As a result, Jariya was raised by the women of the sultan's harem.<ref name="Rebellion" />


Jariya also became the chilhood friend of Boabdil, who would eventually become the Sultan [[Muhammad XII of Granada]]. Trusting Jariya as a loyal confidant, Boabdil asked his friends and allies the Assassins to train her as one of their own. Jariya then served as Muhammad XII's personal spy for many years.<ref name="Rebellion" />
Jariya also became the childhood friend of [[Muhammad XII of Granada|Muhammad XII]], who would eventually become Sultan of [[Granada]]. Trusting Jariya as a loyal confidant, Muhammad asked his Assassin allies to train her as one of their own.<ref name="Rebellion" />


===The Sultan's spy===
After being trained by the Assassins, Jariya then served as his personal spy for many years, and [[Sultan's Vengeance|her blades]] saw much usage in that time.<ref name="Rebellion" />
During her time as the Sultan's personal spy, she discovered [[Faris al-Saffar]]'s illegal work with the [[Black market dealer|black market]]. However, she saw Faris' skills could serve the [[Assassins]]. Then she convinced the Sultan to forgive Faris' innocuous crimes, on the condition that he would join the Brotherhood and provide his incredible tools and devices exclusively to them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Faris al-Saffar]]</ref>
===Joining the Assassins===
When Granada fell and Muhammad XII had to surrender his kingdom to the Spanish Monarchs, he made Jariya swear on his life that she would flee Granada and join the Spanish Brotherhood to avenge him.<ref name="Rebellion" />
When Granada fell and Muhammad XII had to surrender his kingdom to the Spanish Monarchs, he made Jariya swear on his life that she would flee Granada and join the Spanish Brotherhood to avenge him.<ref name="Rebellion" />


==Trivia==
==Personality and traits==
*If Abu al-Hasan Ali was indeed Jariya's father, the Assassin was in fact the half-sister of Muhammad XII.
Sly and cunning, Jariya was also described as a natural beauty. After serving the Sultan for many years, she gained his ultimate trust and felt the same. Her face was also adorned in tradition face tattoos common among her people.<ref name="Rebellion" />
**Her backstory references Isabel de Solís, Hasan's Castilian concubine and later second wife after converting to Islam and taking the name Zoraya. While there is no evidence she had a daughter, she did have two sons by the sultan.
 
*Jariya, Arabic جَارِيَة‎ (''jāriya''), means 'slave-girl, a concubine'.<ref name="jariya">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/jariya# jariya]". ''Wiktionary''. Accessed 7 September 2018.</ref> ''Al-'' is the Arabic definitive article, designating 'the'. Zakiyya is derived from the Arabic word زكي (zakii), which means 'pure, chaste' but also 'intelligent'.<ref name="zakii">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D8%B2%D9%83%D9%8A# zakii]". ''Wiktionary''. Accessed 7 September 2018.</ref>
===Skills and equipment===
Armed with her signature Hidden Blades, Jariya was a formidable Assassin. Expertly skilled in the art of [[assassination]]s, Jariya was also moderately skilled at freerunning and possessed [[Eagle Vision]]. When cornered into open combat, Jariya would act swiftly, gravely wounding her opponent precisely in a spot to make them hemorrhage and bleed out quicker. She had an aptitude for acrobatics and was naturally balanced and poised. Also known as a master [[scholar]], Jariya studied and followed the doctrine of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – Jariya al-Zakiyya: Skills</ref>
 
==Behind the scenes==
Jariya al-Zakiyya is a character featured in the mobile game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''. Part of the original line-up of Heroes, she was a legendary class Hero.
 
If Abu al-Hasan Ali was indeed Jariya's father, the Assassin was in fact the half-sister of Muhammad XII. Her backstory references {{Wiki|Isabel de Solís}}, Hasan's [[Crown of Castile|Castilian]] [[concubine]] and later second wife after converting to Islam and taking the name Zoraya. While there is no evidence she had a daughter, she did have two sons by the sultan.
 
;Etymology
"Jariya" is derived from the Arabic word ''jāriya'' ([[wikt:جَارِيَة‎|جَارِيَة‎]]), "slave-girl, a concubine". al-Zakiyya is an Arabic ''laqab'' derived from ''zakii'' ([[wikt:زكي|زكي]]) "pure, chaste", but also "intelligent".


==Gallery==
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Latest revision as of 17:47, 11 May 2026

Jariya al-Zakiyya (born c. 1460s) was a member of the Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins during the Reconquista.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Jariya al-Zakiyya was a half-Moorish daughter of a concubine from Granada who was raised in the Sultan's court during the Renaissance.[1]

A woman of great beauty, she was reputed to have been the secret child of the former Sultan Abu al-Hasan Ali and his Christian slave lover. As a result, Jariya was raised by the women of the sultan's harem.[1]

Jariya also became the childhood friend of Muhammad XII, who would eventually become Sultan of Granada. Trusting Jariya as a loyal confidant, Muhammad asked his Assassin allies to train her as one of their own.[1]

The Sultan's spy[edit | edit source]

After being trained by the Assassins, Jariya then served as his personal spy for many years, and her blades saw much usage in that time.[1]

During her time as the Sultan's personal spy, she discovered Faris al-Saffar's illegal work with the black market. However, she saw Faris' skills could serve the Assassins. Then she convinced the Sultan to forgive Faris' innocuous crimes, on the condition that he would join the Brotherhood and provide his incredible tools and devices exclusively to them.[2]

Joining the Assassins[edit | edit source]

When Granada fell and Muhammad XII had to surrender his kingdom to the Spanish Monarchs, he made Jariya swear on his life that she would flee Granada and join the Spanish Brotherhood to avenge him.[1]

Personality and traits[edit | edit source]

Sly and cunning, Jariya was also described as a natural beauty. After serving the Sultan for many years, she gained his ultimate trust and felt the same. Her face was also adorned in tradition face tattoos common among her people.[1]

Skills and equipment[edit | edit source]

Armed with her signature Hidden Blades, Jariya was a formidable Assassin. Expertly skilled in the art of assassinations, Jariya was also moderately skilled at freerunning and possessed Eagle Vision. When cornered into open combat, Jariya would act swiftly, gravely wounding her opponent precisely in a spot to make them hemorrhage and bleed out quicker. She had an aptitude for acrobatics and was naturally balanced and poised. Also known as a master scholar, Jariya studied and followed the doctrine of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.[3]

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

Jariya al-Zakiyya is a character featured in the mobile game Assassin's Creed: Rebellion. Part of the original line-up of Heroes, she was a legendary class Hero.

If Abu al-Hasan Ali was indeed Jariya's father, the Assassin was in fact the half-sister of Muhammad XII. Her backstory references Isabel de Solís, Hasan's Castilian concubine and later second wife after converting to Islam and taking the name Zoraya. While there is no evidence she had a daughter, she did have two sons by the sultan.

Etymology

"Jariya" is derived from the Arabic word jāriya (جَارِيَة‎), "slave-girl, a concubine". al-Zakiyya is an Arabic laqab derived from zakii (زكي) "pure, chaste", but also "intelligent".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]