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'''Scholars''' are holy men who are usually deep in prayer. They can be Christian Monks, or Muslim ascetics. All of them wear robes similar to [[Altaïr]]'s except that it covers their legs entirely, and they possess no Assassin gear or weapons. Groups of Scholars can be seen walking and praying in all cities (excluding [[Masyaf]]), however they have slightly different appearances, according to their location. Those in [[Jerusalem]] and [[Damascus]] wear turbans, while the ones in [[Acre]] are hooded. The player may also unlock additional groups of Scholars in and around cities by [[Save Citizen|saving]] male citizens in distress.
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[[File:AC1 Altair blending with Scholars.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr blending with Scholars]]
'''Scholars''' were "holy men" who were usually wandering around the cities in small groups during the [[Third Crusade]], deep in prayer. In [[Jerusalem]] and [[Damascus]] they were Muslim ascetics and wore turbans. In [[Acre]] they were Christian monks and wore hoods.


==Types==
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] took advantage of the similarities between the [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's robes|Assassin robes]] and the scholars' garb to [[Blending|confuse]] [[guards]]. He could also encourage the appearance of additional groups of scholars in and around cities by [[Save Citizen|saving]] male citizens in distress.
[[File:Ac-priest.jpg|thumb|100px|left]]
There are generally two types of Scholars seen in the game; Christian Monks and Muslim Ascetics. Christian Monks look very similar to [[Altaïr]], most notably the hood, though they come in a variety of styles and colors; such as in Acre, where Scholars can be seen with [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]] colors. Muslim Ascetics are men with turbans, and though they do not look much like Altaïr, they can still be used to blend with, as well as to get the "March of the Pious" [[Assassin's Creed Achievements|Achievement]].


==Functions==
==Functions==
If Altaïr joins the scholars, they will walk in a diamond-formation around him. This avoids [[Altaïr]] being seen from the front, left, right, and rear. Once blended with, the Scholars can assist Altaïr in two different ways.
If Altaïr blended with the scholars, they would walk in a diamond formation around him. This shielded Altaïr being seen from all directions, and like this the scholars could assist Altaïr in two different ways.


===Hiding Spot===
Each of the three large cities' entrances and some paths to restricted areas within them were blocked by a phalanx of guards, who would push Altaïr away if he tried to enter. Scholars were usually situated near them, allowing Altaïr to easily enter the restricted area without alarming anyone and starting a fight by joining them. The reason for this was that guards allowed scholars to pass by unchallenged, granting Altaïr easy access without climbing buildings or fighting.
If [[Altaïr]] is being chased by guards and manages to break their line of sight, he may [[blend]] in with Scholars and fool the guards. To do this, the player must move Altaïr near a group of Scholars and press the Feet [[controls|button]], which is either A (Xbox 360), [[File:PlayStationX.svg]] (PlayStation 3), or the Space bar (PC default layout). He will move to the center of the group, begin walking with them, and lower his head to appear as if he was praying. If Altaïr is outside the guards' line of sight when he begins blending with the Scholars, the guards will give up on the chase in a few seconds. However, if Altaïr is still in sight of guards and attempts to approach a group of Scholars, they will stop their prayers and flee, breaking their formation.


===Passing Guard Posts===
If Altaïr was being chased by guards and managed to break their line of sight, he could blend in with the scholars and trick the guards into thinking he had disappeared. To do this, Altaïr moved to the center of the group and began walking with them, lowering his head and clasping his hands to appear as if he was praying.
Scholars have the additional use of getting past entrances blocked by guard posts. Each of the three large cities' entrances and some paths to restricted areas within the cities are blocked by a phalanx of guards, who will push [[Altaïr]] away if he tries to enter. Scholars will usually be situated near them, thus you can blend with them to allow Altaïr to enter the restricted area without alarming anyone and starting a fight. The guards will allow the Scholars to go by, thus granting Altaïr easy access without climbing buildings or fighting. Once Altaïr is inside the restricted area, the player may exit the blend by pressing the Feet button again.


===Achievement===
If Altaïr was outside the guards' line of sight when he began blending with the scholars, the guards would give up on the chase after a few moments. However, if Altaïr could still be seen by the guards and he attempted to approach a group of scholars, they would stop their prayers and flee in terror, breaking their formation.
On the Xbox 360 version of ''Assassin's Creed'', you can get an achievement by using scholar blending 20 times.


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==History==
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In 1190, Altaïr disguised himself as a scholar in order to enter the [[Crusaders|Crusader]] camp that besieged [[Acre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref>
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The Saracen leader [[Saladin|Salāḥ ad-Dīn]] had encouraged scholars to visit and spend time in the cities of Damascus and Jerusalem, which was presumably why the city guards always allowed them, and by extension Altaïr, to pass through the city gates unhindered.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>
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[[Sibrand]], leader of the [[Knights Teutonic]] as well as a member of the Templars, caught onto Altaïr's method of blending in with the scholars and publicly maltreated and murdered a Christian scholar, accusing the man of working with the Assassins. The scholar's body was then dumped into the sea.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>
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While in [[Cyprus]], Altaïr was unable to blend in several areas without any scholars, such as [[Limassol]], [[Kantara Castle]], [[Buffavento Castle]], [[Saint Hilarion Castle]] and the [[Templar Archive|Archive]], as the presence of a lone "scholar" caused suspicion.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''</ref>
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[[File:Florentine_Fiasco_1.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio blending with a group of scholars]]
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Centuries later, Christian monks could occasionally be found wandering the streets and countrysides in [[Renaissance]] [[Italy]], such as within the [[Monte Oliveto Maggiore]] monastery. Although [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] was able to blend with any crowd, an incident reminiscent of scholars occurred in 1497, wherein he blended with a group of monks in order to pass through a guarded city gate and access [[Florence]] during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'', Altaïr cannot blend in areas without any Scholars, like [[Limassol]], [[Kantara Castle]], [[Buffavento Castle]], [[Saint Hilarion Castle]] (except the first area) and the [[Templar Archive|Archive]].
*An [[Assassin's Creed achievements|achievement]] could be obtained by blending with scholars 20 times.
*You cannot kill Scholars using any weapons, however throwing them into the river will cause them to drown.
*Altaïr could not normally kill scholars using any weapons; however, throwing them into water would cause them to drown.
*Altaïr is able to kill a Scholar directly after [[Save Citizen|saving]] them.
 
*Although Scholars do not appear in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', monks can occasionally be found wandering the streets and countrysides, such as within the [[Monte Oliveto Maggiore]] Monastery.
==Appearances==
*In ''Assassin's Creed II'', though [[Ezio]] is able to blend with any crowd, an incident reminiscent of Scholars occurs during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]], wherein he must blend with a group of monks to pass into a guarded city gate.
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*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', Altaïr disguises himself as a scholar in order to enter the camp that besieges Acre.
 
*In [[Assassin's Creed|Assassins Creed]], Intrestingly [[Scholars]] do not seem to react to [[Altair]]'s strange behavior such as randomly walking into and blending with one of their groups (They still react to his free-running and bumping into people however). This may indicate the Scholars are aware of Altair's status as an Assassin and therefore revere Altair as an ally and know of Altair's intentions.
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Gameplay]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Characters]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''
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*''[[Assassin's Creed II]] – [[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]'' {{Mo}}
 
===Non-canonical appearances===
*[[Assassin's Creed (mobile game)|''Assassin's Creed'' (mobile game)]]
 
==Gallery==
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Ac-priest.jpg|Concept art of a scholar
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==References==
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Altaïr blending with Scholars

Scholars were "holy men" who were usually wandering around the cities in small groups during the Third Crusade, deep in prayer. In Jerusalem and Damascus they were Muslim ascetics and wore turbans. In Acre they were Christian monks and wore hoods.

Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad took advantage of the similarities between the Assassin robes and the scholars' garb to confuse guards. He could also encourage the appearance of additional groups of scholars in and around cities by saving male citizens in distress.

Functions[edit | edit source]

If Altaïr blended with the scholars, they would walk in a diamond formation around him. This shielded Altaïr being seen from all directions, and like this the scholars could assist Altaïr in two different ways.

Each of the three large cities' entrances and some paths to restricted areas within them were blocked by a phalanx of guards, who would push Altaïr away if he tried to enter. Scholars were usually situated near them, allowing Altaïr to easily enter the restricted area without alarming anyone and starting a fight by joining them. The reason for this was that guards allowed scholars to pass by unchallenged, granting Altaïr easy access without climbing buildings or fighting.

If Altaïr was being chased by guards and managed to break their line of sight, he could blend in with the scholars and trick the guards into thinking he had disappeared. To do this, Altaïr moved to the center of the group and began walking with them, lowering his head and clasping his hands to appear as if he was praying.

If Altaïr was outside the guards' line of sight when he began blending with the scholars, the guards would give up on the chase after a few moments. However, if Altaïr could still be seen by the guards and he attempted to approach a group of scholars, they would stop their prayers and flee in terror, breaking their formation.

History[edit | edit source]

In 1190, Altaïr disguised himself as a scholar in order to enter the Crusader camp that besieged Acre.[1]

The Saracen leader Salāḥ ad-Dīn had encouraged scholars to visit and spend time in the cities of Damascus and Jerusalem, which was presumably why the city guards always allowed them, and by extension Altaïr, to pass through the city gates unhindered.[2]

Sibrand, leader of the Knights Teutonic as well as a member of the Templars, caught onto Altaïr's method of blending in with the scholars and publicly maltreated and murdered a Christian scholar, accusing the man of working with the Assassins. The scholar's body was then dumped into the sea.[3]

While in Cyprus, Altaïr was unable to blend in several areas without any scholars, such as Limassol, Kantara Castle, Buffavento Castle, Saint Hilarion Castle and the Archive, as the presence of a lone "scholar" caused suspicion.[4]

Ezio blending with a group of scholars

Centuries later, Christian monks could occasionally be found wandering the streets and countrysides in Renaissance Italy, such as within the Monte Oliveto Maggiore monastery. Although Ezio Auditore da Firenze was able to blend with any crowd, an incident reminiscent of scholars occurred in 1497, wherein he blended with a group of monks in order to pass through a guarded city gate and access Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities.[5]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • An achievement could be obtained by blending with scholars 20 times.
  • Altaïr could not normally kill scholars using any weapons; however, throwing them into water would cause them to drown.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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Non-canonical appearances[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Concept art of a scholar
    Concept art of a scholar

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities

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