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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===The Chalice=== | ===The Chalice=== | ||
The Chalice was known to either be a holy artifact, or the descendant and heir of [[Jesus Christ]]. According to [[ | The Chalice was known to either be a holy artifact, or the descendant and heir of [[Jesus Christ]]. According to [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan]], whoever had the Chalice could unite all factions under them, granting them victory over all, and allowing them to rule the land. Seeing the danger of such an artifact, the [[Mentor]] sent one of his [[Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], on a [[Quest for the Chalice|mission to retrieve it]].<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> | ||
Though his search led him to the [[Temple of the Sand]], there, Altaïr only discovered an empty golden chest. This prompted him to assume that it had already fallen into [[Templars|Templar]] hands, thus he traveled to [[Jerusalem]].<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /> | Though his search led him to the [[Temple of the Sand]], there, Altaïr only discovered an empty golden chest. This prompted him to assume that it had already fallen into [[Templars|Templar]] hands, thus he traveled to [[Jerusalem]].<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /> | ||
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Discovering that the Chalice was being kept under Templar watch in the Holy City, Altaïr infiltrated their fortress and soon found Adha. Though he was absolutely surprised upon identifying her as the Chalice, he rescued her nonetheless.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /> | Discovering that the Chalice was being kept under Templar watch in the Holy City, Altaïr infiltrated their fortress and soon found Adha. Though he was absolutely surprised upon identifying her as the Chalice, he rescued her nonetheless.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /> | ||
Shortly afterwards, Adha informed him that the Templars had bribed [[Harash]], the second-in-command of the Assassins, to betray their Order; thus Altaïr decided to seek him out at the Assassin fortress of [[Alep]]. Though he planned to kill the traitor and run away with Adha, upon completing his task, Adha was kidnapped by [[Basilisk]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order | Shortly afterwards, Adha informed him that the Templars had bribed [[Harash]], the second-in-command of the Assassins, to betray their Order; thus Altaïr decided to seek him out at the Assassin fortress of [[Alep]]. Though he planned to kill the traitor and run away with Adha, upon completing his task, Adha was kidnapped by [[Basilisk]], [[Grand Master]] of the Templar Order.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /> | ||
[[File:AdhaAltaïrConversation-ACAC1.png|thumb|250px|right|Adha speaking with Altaïr.]] | [[File:AdhaAltaïrConversation-ACAC1.png|thumb|250px|right|Adha speaking with Altaïr.]] | ||
Pursuing them to a port in [[Tyre]], Altaïr fought his way onto Basilisk's ship at the head of the fleet, killing several Templar knights and Basilisk himself. However, he discovered that Adha was being held on a different ship, which escaped before Altaïr could catch up to it. He returned to shore and, seeing the Templar ship far off in the distance, called out to Adha, promising that he would find her.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /> | Pursuing them to a port in [[Tyre]], Altaïr fought his way onto Basilisk's ship at the head of the fleet, killing several Templar knights and Basilisk himself. However, he discovered that Adha was being held on a different ship, which escaped before Altaïr could catch up to it. He returned to shore and, seeing the Templar ship far off in the distance, called out to Adha, promising that he would find her.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /> | ||
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{{ | {{Quote|I had thought Adha would be the one to lead me to rest, that I might lay down my blade and live as a normal man. But now I know such dreams are best left to sleep...|Altaïr, in his Codex.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
In 1191, during Altaïr's preparations to assassinate [[Abu'l Nuqoud]] in [[Damascus]], an Assassin [[Informants|informant]] asked him ''"Any news of Adha since she left?"'' When Altaïr remained silent, as always with informants, he continued with ''"No? How sad. I'm sure you'll find her someday."''<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | In 1191, during Altaïr's preparations to assassinate [[Abu'l Nuqoud]] in [[Damascus]], an Assassin [[Informants|informant]] asked him ''"Any news of Adha since she left?"'' When Altaïr remained silent, as always with informants, he continued with ''"No? How sad. I'm sure you'll find her someday."''<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
Though the circumstances of Adha's death are unclear, Altaïr wrote in his [[Codex]] that he | Though the circumstances of Adha's death are unclear, Altaïr wrote in his [[Codex]] that he chased Adha's captors across the sea, but only caught up to them in time to hold Adha's lifeless body in his arms, and see the terror in her unblinking eyes. He went on to state that he had hunted down and exacted vengeance on those that had killed her, though this had brought him no comfort.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
After Adha's death, Altaïr felt that he "would never again feel for a woman as [he] had for her."<ref name="AC2"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Though not explicitly mentioned, the fact that Altaïr and Adha know each other by name upon first meeting in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'' suggests that they have met at least once before. | * Though not explicitly mentioned, the fact that Altaïr and Adha know each other by name upon first meeting in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'' suggests that they have met at least once before. | ||
* [[E-mails#Conference room e-mail|An e-mail]] in | * [[E-mails#Conference room e-mail|An e-mail]] in the [[Abstergo Industries]] conference room computer mentions the Chalice, and questions whether or not it is a real Piece of Eden. It also notes that the search for it would be called off until more evidence of its existence could be found. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 04:21, 12 July 2012
Adha was a young woman also known to be "the Chalice," a sacred artifact similar to the Pieces of Eden.
Biography
The Chalice
The Chalice was known to either be a holy artifact, or the descendant and heir of Jesus Christ. According to Rashid ad-Din Sinan, whoever had the Chalice could unite all factions under them, granting them victory over all, and allowing them to rule the land. Seeing the danger of such an artifact, the Mentor sent one of his Assassins, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, on a mission to retrieve it.[1]
Though his search led him to the Temple of the Sand, there, Altaïr only discovered an empty golden chest. This prompted him to assume that it had already fallen into Templar hands, thus he traveled to Jerusalem.[1]
Rescue and Capture
Discovering that the Chalice was being kept under Templar watch in the Holy City, Altaïr infiltrated their fortress and soon found Adha. Though he was absolutely surprised upon identifying her as the Chalice, he rescued her nonetheless.[1]
Shortly afterwards, Adha informed him that the Templars had bribed Harash, the second-in-command of the Assassins, to betray their Order; thus Altaïr decided to seek him out at the Assassin fortress of Alep. Though he planned to kill the traitor and run away with Adha, upon completing his task, Adha was kidnapped by Basilisk, Grand Master of the Templar Order.[1]
Pursuing them to a port in Tyre, Altaïr fought his way onto Basilisk's ship at the head of the fleet, killing several Templar knights and Basilisk himself. However, he discovered that Adha was being held on a different ship, which escaped before Altaïr could catch up to it. He returned to shore and, seeing the Templar ship far off in the distance, called out to Adha, promising that he would find her.[1]
Death
- "I had thought Adha would be the one to lead me to rest, that I might lay down my blade and live as a normal man. But now I know such dreams are best left to sleep..."
- ―Altaïr, in his Codex.[src]
In 1191, during Altaïr's preparations to assassinate Abu'l Nuqoud in Damascus, an Assassin informant asked him "Any news of Adha since she left?" When Altaïr remained silent, as always with informants, he continued with "No? How sad. I'm sure you'll find her someday."[2]
Though the circumstances of Adha's death are unclear, Altaïr wrote in his Codex that he chased Adha's captors across the sea, but only caught up to them in time to hold Adha's lifeless body in his arms, and see the terror in her unblinking eyes. He went on to state that he had hunted down and exacted vengeance on those that had killed her, though this had brought him no comfort.[3]
After Adha's death, Altaïr felt that he "would never again feel for a woman as [he] had for her."[3]
Trivia
- Though not explicitly mentioned, the fact that Altaïr and Adha know each other by name upon first meeting in Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles suggests that they have met at least once before.
- An e-mail in the Abstergo Industries conference room computer mentions the Chalice, and questions whether or not it is a real Piece of Eden. It also notes that the search for it would be called off until more evidence of its existence could be found.
References
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