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{{ | {{Youmay|the Moorish Assassin|[[Qasim]], the Templar in the [[Third Crusade]]}} | ||
{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image = | |image = ACReb_-_Qasim_render.png | ||
|birth = 15th century<br>[[Granada]], [[Emirate of Granada]] | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|database = [[Database: Qasim al-Dani|Qasim al-Dani]] | |||
|affiliates = [[Assassins]] | |affiliates = [[Assassins]] | ||
*[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]] | *[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Qasim al-Dani''' was a [[Islam|Muslim]] [[guards|bodyguard]] of the [[Moors|Moorish]] Prince Ali of {{Wiki|Baza, Granada|Baza}} who joined the [[Assassins]] to vindicate his failure to save his lord's life in the [[Granada War]]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Born | Born to devout Muslim parents in [[Granada]], Qasim al-Dani was bred from young age to serve as a bodyguard for Prince Ali of Baza. As such, he was at his master's side when {{Wiki|Granada War#Siege of Baza|Baza fell}} to [[Spain|Spanish]] forces in the midst of the Granada War. With the Moors badly overrun, Qasim found himself outnumbered and was eventually mowed down in the onslaught. Despite his severe injuries, he survived, having been left for dead while unconscious. In the meantime, his master was captured and executed.<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Qasim al-Dani]]</ref> | ||
Devastated by his failure to protect his liege, he resolved to redeem his honor by seeking out the local [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Assassins]] and joining them in [[Assassin-Templar War|their fight]] against the [[Templars|Templar]]-backed [[Spanish Inquisition]]. In the meantime, he hoped this new allegiance would give him the opportunity to avenge his prince.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | |||
==Personality and traits== | |||
Like his parents, Qasim al-Dani was an ardent Muslim who considered his service to the prince as a test of faith. As a result, his ultimate failure to protect him was tantamount to a dereliction of his religious duty and honor, and it became his single-minded goal to vindicate himself of this shame. He was a stoic and solemn warrior who was steadfastly loyal to his lord.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | |||
== | ===Skills and equipment=== | ||
Qasim was known for his endurance and strength. He was a skilled warrior capable of stunning enemies with blinding attacks, he could also easily parry incoming strikes. Another of his skills was the ability to perform a wide sweeping attack to all enemies in front of him before quickly assuming a defensive position. He also possessed moderate agility and was able to navigate his environment with ease. He was considered a balanced combatant, with his discipline improving his offensive capabilities while also remaining defensively with few faults.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – Qasim al-Dani: Skills</ref> Qasim's weapon of choice was a long [[spear|polearm]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – Qasim al-Dani: Gear</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
ACRebellion Profile - Qasim.png|Qasim's avatar in ''Rebellion''{{'}}s character menu | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Qasim al-Dani is a character featured in the mobile game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''. He shares his character design with the {{wiki|Funj people|Funj}} Templar [[Odai Dunqas]] and the [[Guardian (Animi Avatar)|Guardian]] [[Animus|Animi]] Avatar in [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations|secondary]] [[Multiplayer/ACR|stage]] of the [[Animi Training Program]]. | |||
;Etymology | |||
Qasim is the transliteration of the [[Arabia|Arabic]] male given name [[wikt:قاسم|قاسم]] (''Qāsim'') "one who distributes". al-Dani (الداني) is an Arabic ''laqab'' meaning "the wise" or "the knowledgeable." | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Granadin]] | |||
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[[Category:Assassins]] | |||
[[Category:Spanish Assassins]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 11 May 2026
| This article is about the Moorish Assassin. You may be looking for Qasim, the Templar in the Third Crusade. |
Qasim al-Dani was a Muslim bodyguard of the Moorish Prince Ali of Baza who joined the Assassins to vindicate his failure to save his lord's life in the Granada War.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Born to devout Muslim parents in Granada, Qasim al-Dani was bred from young age to serve as a bodyguard for Prince Ali of Baza. As such, he was at his master's side when Baza fell to Spanish forces in the midst of the Granada War. With the Moors badly overrun, Qasim found himself outnumbered and was eventually mowed down in the onslaught. Despite his severe injuries, he survived, having been left for dead while unconscious. In the meantime, his master was captured and executed.[1]
Devastated by his failure to protect his liege, he resolved to redeem his honor by seeking out the local Spanish Assassins and joining them in their fight against the Templar-backed Spanish Inquisition. In the meantime, he hoped this new allegiance would give him the opportunity to avenge his prince.[1]
Personality and traits[edit | edit source]
Like his parents, Qasim al-Dani was an ardent Muslim who considered his service to the prince as a test of faith. As a result, his ultimate failure to protect him was tantamount to a dereliction of his religious duty and honor, and it became his single-minded goal to vindicate himself of this shame. He was a stoic and solemn warrior who was steadfastly loyal to his lord.[1]
Skills and equipment[edit | edit source]
Qasim was known for his endurance and strength. He was a skilled warrior capable of stunning enemies with blinding attacks, he could also easily parry incoming strikes. Another of his skills was the ability to perform a wide sweeping attack to all enemies in front of him before quickly assuming a defensive position. He also possessed moderate agility and was able to navigate his environment with ease. He was considered a balanced combatant, with his discipline improving his offensive capabilities while also remaining defensively with few faults.[2] Qasim's weapon of choice was a long polearm.[3]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Qasim's avatar in Rebellion's character menu
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Qasim al-Dani is a character featured in the mobile game Assassin's Creed: Rebellion. He shares his character design with the Funj Templar Odai Dunqas and the Guardian Animi Avatar in Abstergo Industries' secondary stage of the Animi Training Program.
- Etymology
Qasim is the transliteration of the Arabic male given name قاسم (Qāsim) "one who distributes". al-Dani (الداني) is an Arabic laqab meaning "the wise" or "the knowledgeable."
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Database: Qasim al-Dani
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Qasim al-Dani: Skills
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Qasim al-Dani: Gear