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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Antiquity=== | ===Antiquity=== | ||
In 38 BCE, the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]] expanded their influence to the Sinai, establishing a [[Hidden Ones Klysma bureau|bureau]] near the [[Klysma Quarry]] headed by [[Tahira]]. In time, Tahira formed an alliance with a local [[Nabataeans|Nabataean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], who sought to drive out the [[Roman Republic|Romans]] after they invaded the Sinai, [[Slavery|enslaved]] its population, and forced them to mine for [[turquoise]]. After two Hidden Ones were killed in a conflict with the Romans, Tahira wrote to [[Bayek]], the Hidden Ones' co-founder and [[Mentor]], requesting his aid.<ref name="The Hidden Ones">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] | In 38 BCE, the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]] expanded their influence to the Sinai, establishing a [[Hidden Ones Klysma bureau|bureau]] near the [[Klysma Quarry]] headed by [[Tahira]]. In time, Tahira formed an alliance with a local [[Nabataeans|Nabataean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], who sought to drive out the [[Roman Republic|Romans]] after they invaded the Sinai, [[Slavery|enslaved]] its population, and forced them to mine for [[turquoise]]. After two Hidden Ones were killed in a conflict with the Romans, Tahira wrote to [[Bayek]], the Hidden Ones' co-founder and [[Mentor]], requesting his aid.<ref name="The Hidden Ones">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (memory)|The Hidden Ones]]</ref> | ||
[[File:ACO Where the Slaves Die 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Bayek and Tahira overlooking the Klysma Quarry]] | [[File:ACO Where the Slaves Die 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Bayek and Tahira overlooking the Klysma Quarry]] | ||
Following his arrival in the Sinai, Bayek met with Tahira and Gamilat and together they devised a plan to lure out [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], the Roman general overseeing the occupation of the peninsula as a starting point for Rome's eventual invasion of Egypt.<ref name="The Land of Turquoise">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] | Following his arrival in the Sinai, Bayek met with Tahira and Gamilat and together they devised a plan to lure out [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], the Roman general overseeing the occupation of the peninsula as a starting point for Rome's eventual invasion of Egypt.<ref name="The Land of Turquoise">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[The Land of Turquoise]]</ref> With the help of Tahira and Gamilat's rebels, Bayek [[Assassination|assassinated]] Rufio's lieutenants: [[Tacito]], who oversaw the Klysma Quarry and ruthlessly executed his workers to discourage them from rebelling;<ref name="Where the Slaves Die">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[Where the Slaves Die]]</ref> [[Ampelius]], who used the [[Walls-of-the-Ruler]] [[Fort|fortress]] as his base of operations and controlled the [[Way of Horus]];<ref name="The Walls of the Ruler">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[The Walls of the Ruler]]</ref> and [[Ptahmose]], who was pillaging the [[Pyramid of Amenmesse]] and other landmarks in [[Arsinoe]] in search of relics to fund Roman war efforts.<ref name="The Setting Sun">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[The Setting Sun]]</ref> | ||
After his lieutenants' deaths, Rufio personally arrived in the Sinai with his fleet and ordered an attack on the Hidden Ones' bureau, resulting in Tahira's death and Bayek's capture. Bayek later escaped with the help of a recently-arrived [[Amunet]],<ref name="No Chains Too Thick">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] | After his lieutenants' deaths, Rufio personally arrived in the Sinai with his fleet and ordered an attack on the Hidden Ones' bureau, resulting in Tahira's death and Bayek's capture. Bayek later escaped with the help of a recently-arrived [[Amunet]],<ref name="No Chains Too Thick">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[No Chains Too Thick]]</ref> and together they defended a village from an attack by Rufio's forces, before Bayek boarded the general's [[octareme]] and killed him. In his final moments, Rufio revealed his affiliation with the [[Order of the Ancients]] and mocked the Hidden Ones' efforts to [[Assassin-Templar War|defeat]] the Order, claiming the latter to be immortal due to their [[New World Order|ideology]].<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[Sic Semper Tyrannis]]</ref> | ||
Meanwhile, Amunet discovered that Gamilat had been employing corrupt tactics to strengthen his rebellion, creating martyrs by purposefully provoking the Romans and then hiding his men among innocent villagers. After she informed Bayek, the latter confronted Gamilat and ultimately killed him. As he passed away, Gamilat understood his wrongdoings and accepted his death. In response, Bayek vowed that no Hidden One would ever raise their blade against an innocent, thus creating the first tenet of the Hidden Ones' [[The Creed|Creed]].<ref name="The Greater Good">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] | Meanwhile, Amunet discovered that Gamilat had been employing corrupt tactics to strengthen his rebellion, creating martyrs by purposefully provoking the Romans and then hiding his men among innocent villagers. After she informed Bayek, the latter confronted Gamilat and ultimately killed him. As he passed away, Gamilat understood his wrongdoings and accepted his death. In response, Bayek vowed that no Hidden One would ever raise their blade against an innocent, thus creating the first tenet of the Hidden Ones' [[The Creed|Creed]].<ref name="The Greater Good">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[The Greater Good]]</ref> | ||
[[File:ACO THO The Greater Good 17.png|thumb|250px|The Hidden Ones at their Arsinoe hideout]] | [[File:ACO THO The Greater Good 17.png|thumb|250px|The Hidden Ones at their Arsinoe hideout]] | ||
Following the destruction of their Klysma bureau, the Hidden Ones established a new [[Hidden Ones Arsinoe bureau|hideout]] in the mountains of the [[Arsinoe Nome]]. There, Bayek and Amunet addressed their [[Assassin apprentice|apprentices]], laying the foundations of their Creed and vowing to expand their influence beyond Egypt and Rome. Afterwards, Amunet left to return to Rome while Bayek remained in the Sinai.<ref name="The Greater Good"/> | Following the destruction of their Klysma bureau, the Hidden Ones established a new [[Hidden Ones Arsinoe bureau|hideout]] in the mountains of the [[Arsinoe Nome]]. There, Bayek and Amunet addressed their [[Assassin apprentice|apprentices]], laying the foundations of their Creed and vowing to expand their influence beyond Egypt and Rome. Afterwards, Amunet left to return to Rome while Bayek remained in the Sinai.<ref name="The Greater Good"/> | ||
Despite Rufio's and his lieutenants' deaths, the Romans continued to control a significant portion of the peninsula, so Bayek took it upon himself to help the oppressed population in any way he could. He helped a woman named [[Shaqilat]] rescue Nabataean children being sold into slavery by the Romans, and later recruited her into the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Rise of Shaqilat">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] | Despite Rufio's and his lieutenants' deaths, the Romans continued to control a significant portion of the peninsula, so Bayek took it upon himself to help the oppressed population in any way he could. He helped a woman named [[Shaqilat]] rescue Nabataean children being sold into slavery by the Romans, and later recruited her into the Hidden Ones.<ref name="Rise of Shaqilat">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[Rise of Shaqilat]] </ref> He also uncovered another child slavery ring in the Klysma Quarry, and killed the [[Harwa|man]] running it.<ref name="The Killer Shadow">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[The Killer Shadow]]</ref> | ||
Throughout his time in the Sinai, Bayek was hunted by two [[bounty hunter]]s known as the [[Shadow of the South|Shadows of]] [[Shadow of the North|the Scarab]]. After eliminating them, Bayek was able to track down their employer, revealed to be [[Kawab]], the vengeful son of the late Order of the Ancients member [[Taharqa]]. After a fight, Bayek and Kawab were able to settle their differences, and the latter decided to renounce his past and join the Hidden Ones to serve a greater cause.<ref name="Shadows of the Scarab">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] | Throughout his time in the Sinai, Bayek was hunted by two [[bounty hunter]]s known as the [[Shadow of the South|Shadows of]] [[Shadow of the North|the Scarab]]. After eliminating them, Bayek was able to track down their employer, revealed to be [[Kawab]], the vengeful son of the late Order of the Ancients member [[Taharqa]]. After a fight, Bayek and Kawab were able to settle their differences, and the latter decided to renounce his past and join the Hidden Ones to serve a greater cause.<ref name="Shadows of the Scarab">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[Shadows of the Scarab]]</ref> | ||
===Middle Ages=== | ===Middle Ages=== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:21, 28 May 2026
The Sinai Peninsula, or simply the Sinai, is a peninsula in eastern Egypt. Situated between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south, it is a land bridge connecting Africa to Asia.
History[edit | edit source]
Antiquity[edit | edit source]
In 38 BCE, the Hidden Ones expanded their influence to the Sinai, establishing a bureau near the Klysma Quarry headed by Tahira. In time, Tahira formed an alliance with a local Nabataean rebellion led by Gamilat, who sought to drive out the Romans after they invaded the Sinai, enslaved its population, and forced them to mine for turquoise. After two Hidden Ones were killed in a conflict with the Romans, Tahira wrote to Bayek, the Hidden Ones' co-founder and Mentor, requesting his aid.[1]
Following his arrival in the Sinai, Bayek met with Tahira and Gamilat and together they devised a plan to lure out Gaius Julius Rufio, the Roman general overseeing the occupation of the peninsula as a starting point for Rome's eventual invasion of Egypt.[2] With the help of Tahira and Gamilat's rebels, Bayek assassinated Rufio's lieutenants: Tacito, who oversaw the Klysma Quarry and ruthlessly executed his workers to discourage them from rebelling;[3] Ampelius, who used the Walls-of-the-Ruler fortress as his base of operations and controlled the Way of Horus;[4] and Ptahmose, who was pillaging the Pyramid of Amenmesse and other landmarks in Arsinoe in search of relics to fund Roman war efforts.[5]
After his lieutenants' deaths, Rufio personally arrived in the Sinai with his fleet and ordered an attack on the Hidden Ones' bureau, resulting in Tahira's death and Bayek's capture. Bayek later escaped with the help of a recently-arrived Amunet,[6] and together they defended a village from an attack by Rufio's forces, before Bayek boarded the general's octareme and killed him. In his final moments, Rufio revealed his affiliation with the Order of the Ancients and mocked the Hidden Ones' efforts to defeat the Order, claiming the latter to be immortal due to their ideology.[7]
Meanwhile, Amunet discovered that Gamilat had been employing corrupt tactics to strengthen his rebellion, creating martyrs by purposefully provoking the Romans and then hiding his men among innocent villagers. After she informed Bayek, the latter confronted Gamilat and ultimately killed him. As he passed away, Gamilat understood his wrongdoings and accepted his death. In response, Bayek vowed that no Hidden One would ever raise their blade against an innocent, thus creating the first tenet of the Hidden Ones' Creed.[8]
Following the destruction of their Klysma bureau, the Hidden Ones established a new hideout in the mountains of the Arsinoe Nome. There, Bayek and Amunet addressed their apprentices, laying the foundations of their Creed and vowing to expand their influence beyond Egypt and Rome. Afterwards, Amunet left to return to Rome while Bayek remained in the Sinai.[8]
Despite Rufio's and his lieutenants' deaths, the Romans continued to control a significant portion of the peninsula, so Bayek took it upon himself to help the oppressed population in any way he could. He helped a woman named Shaqilat rescue Nabataean children being sold into slavery by the Romans, and later recruited her into the Hidden Ones.[9] He also uncovered another child slavery ring in the Klysma Quarry, and killed the man running it.[10]
Throughout his time in the Sinai, Bayek was hunted by two bounty hunters known as the Shadows of the Scarab. After eliminating them, Bayek was able to track down their employer, revealed to be Kawab, the vengeful son of the late Order of the Ancients member Taharqa. After a fight, Bayek and Kawab were able to settle their differences, and the latter decided to renounce his past and join the Hidden Ones to serve a greater cause.[11]
Middle Ages[edit | edit source]
In 824, the Martyrs of Agaunum, a cult affiliated with the Order of the Ancients, were tasked with delivering a case containing an artifact from Egypt to Baghdad. While passing through the Sinai, the Martyrs were ambushed by a group of mercenaries hired by the Hidden One Fuladh Al Haami. The group consisted of the young thief Roshan, the Persian mercenary Azadeh and her pet wolf Onyx, the Roman pirate Dias, the Welsh warrior Mared, the Chinese rebel Wei, the Samoan mercenary Nafanua, the Viking twins Geir and Gud, and the Christian self-proclaimed prophet Francis.[12]
However, due to Francis signaling Wei to drop a bomb onto the Martyrs too early, the mercenaries' ambush failed and they were forced to battle the Martyrs. During the fight, Roshan nearly succeeded in stealing the case but was pulled back by one of the Martyrs. Meanwhile, Dias used Mared as a human shield to protect himself from a volley of arrows, resulting in her death. In the end, the Martyrs were able to escape with the case, and the mercenaries argued about Dias' actions.[12]
After settling their differences, the group, deducing the Martyrs would travel to Karachi next, decided to arrive there first by sailing across the Red Sea. However, in order to reach the sea, they first had to cross a mountain and, during the journey, Wei fell to his death after being knocked out by a rock set loose by Gud. After Roshan recovered Wei's remains, the mercenaries stole a dhow and sailed to Karachi.[13]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Sinai Peninsula's name during The Hidden Ones expansion for Assassin's Creed: Origins is anachronistic; the ancient Egyptians called the land Ta Mefkat; their modern counterparts refer to the land as Arḍ ul-Fairūz (أرض الفيروز). Both of these translate as 'the land of turquoise'.
The modern name, Sinai, is believed to have been derived from the name of the ancient Mesopotamian moon god Sin, or from the Hebrew word Seneh (Hebrew: סֶ֫נֶּה Senneh).
According to the Bible, Mount Sinai is the place where Moses was appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A painted map of the Sinai -
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Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – The Hidden Ones
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – The Land of Turquoise
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – Where the Slaves Die
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – The Walls of the Ruler
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – The Setting Sun
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – No Chains Too Thick
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – Sic Semper Tyrannis
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – The Greater Good
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – Rise of Shaqilat
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – The Killer Shadow
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – Shadows of the Scarab
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One – Chapter Nine - Sinai Border, 824
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One – Chapter Eleven - Sinai Peninsula, 824
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