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{{Location Infobox | |||
|name = Jerusalem Tower | |||
|image = Jerusalem Tower.png | |||
|state = [[Kingdom of Jerusalem]] | |||
|rulers = [[Templars|Knights Templar]] | |||
|factions = [[Knights Hospitalier]]<br>[[Knights Teutonic]] | |||
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A '''tower''' that served as a medieval [[fort]]ress in the Old City of [[Jerusalem]] comprised the core of a larger military compound in the district and was favored as a base by the [[Crusaders]] during the [[Third Crusade]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Under the control of the Crusaders, the commander of the fortress was a [[Templars|Templar]] | Under the control of the Crusaders, the [[Master of the Tower|commander]] of the fortress was a cryptic [[Templars|Templar]] who adopted the attire of the [[Assassins]], and his own personal banner was an inversion of the [[Assassin insignia]], which he hung from the entrance to the tower.<ref name="ACAC">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'' – [[Kill the Killers]]</ref> | ||
In 1190, the Templars competed with the Assassins for the retrieval of a powerful artifact called the [[Chalice]], located within the [[Temple of Sand]]. The precise location of this elusive temple remained unknown until the Templars managed to acquire a map detailing just that. This map was in the possession of the Master of the Tower, who | In 1190, the Templars competed with the Assassins for the retrieval of a powerful artifact called the [[Chalice]], located within the [[Temple of Sand]]. The precise location of this elusive temple remained unknown until the Templars managed to acquire a [[map]] detailing just that. This map was in the possession of the Master of the Tower, who safeguarded it in his fortress and was to be presented to the Templar leader [[Basilisk]].<ref name="ACAC" /> | ||
Before Basilisk arrived, however, | Before Basilisk arrived, however, Assassins under the command of [[Hazad]] stole the map. For this failure, the Crusaders feared they would be punished with execution if Basilisk caught wind of it. As a result, they were expedient in tracking the theft to Hazad's shop, raiding and retrieving it, but their race back to the tower was dogged by the Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].<ref name="ACAC" /> | ||
With the map back at the tower, Altaïr launched his assault. Though he could not elude detection, even with the whole of the forces of the citadel rallied to its | With the map back at the tower, Altaïr launched his assault. Though he could not elude detection, even with the whole of the forces of the citadel rallied to its defence, it could not stop his advance. When he reached the base of the tower, the Master's [[Apprentice of the Tower|apprentice]] welcomed him from the roof. Within the lobby, the Master greeted Altaïr with an invitation to join the Templars. When this was rebuffed, a duel commenced that ended with the Master's retreat, now aware that he had underestimated his opponent's strength. Altaïr's pursuit was stalled by many guards, but none were capable of defeating him. After the Assassin killed the apprentice, he caught up with the Master, resuming their fight and pushing him higher in the tower to the map room. There, in a third and final confrontation, the Master fell to his adversary.<ref name="ACAC" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The fortress is known throughout the memory only as the "tower." | *The fortress is known throughout the memory only as the "tower." | ||
[[ | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'' | |||
==References== | |||
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{{ACAC}} | |||
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[[Category:Towers]] | [[Category:Towers]] | ||
[[Category:Forts]] | [[Category:Forts]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Jerusalem]] | |||
[[Category:Templar headquarters]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:05, 13 May 2026
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I wanted to ask you something. Which is... what's your name? This article title is conjecture. Although the article subject is canon, no official name for it has been given. |
A tower that served as a medieval fortress in the Old City of Jerusalem comprised the core of a larger military compound in the district and was favored as a base by the Crusaders during the Third Crusade.
History[edit | edit source]
Under the control of the Crusaders, the commander of the fortress was a cryptic Templar who adopted the attire of the Assassins, and his own personal banner was an inversion of the Assassin insignia, which he hung from the entrance to the tower.[1]
In 1190, the Templars competed with the Assassins for the retrieval of a powerful artifact called the Chalice, located within the Temple of Sand. The precise location of this elusive temple remained unknown until the Templars managed to acquire a map detailing just that. This map was in the possession of the Master of the Tower, who safeguarded it in his fortress and was to be presented to the Templar leader Basilisk.[1]
Before Basilisk arrived, however, Assassins under the command of Hazad stole the map. For this failure, the Crusaders feared they would be punished with execution if Basilisk caught wind of it. As a result, they were expedient in tracking the theft to Hazad's shop, raiding and retrieving it, but their race back to the tower was dogged by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.[1]
With the map back at the tower, Altaïr launched his assault. Though he could not elude detection, even with the whole of the forces of the citadel rallied to its defence, it could not stop his advance. When he reached the base of the tower, the Master's apprentice welcomed him from the roof. Within the lobby, the Master greeted Altaïr with an invitation to join the Templars. When this was rebuffed, a duel commenced that ended with the Master's retreat, now aware that he had underestimated his opponent's strength. Altaïr's pursuit was stalled by many guards, but none were capable of defeating him. After the Assassin killed the apprentice, he caught up with the Master, resuming their fight and pushing him higher in the tower to the map room. There, in a third and final confrontation, the Master fell to his adversary.[1]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The fortress is known throughout the memory only as the "tower."
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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