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[[File:Hidingspotacrooftop2.png|thumb|276px|A rooftop garden in [[Damascus]].]]
[[File:Hidingspotacrooftop2.png|thumb|275px|A rooftop garden in [[Damascus]].]]
'''Hiding Spots''' referred to different types of hiding places which were used by members of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] to escape pursuers after breaking their line of sight, or performing an ambush.
'''Hiding Spots''' referred to different types of hiding places which were used by members of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] to escape pursuers after breaking their line of sight, or performing an ambush.


==Third Crusade==
==Third Crusade==
During the [[Third Crusade]], hiding spots played a significant role for Assassins, since they frequently were their only way to successfully escape from a group of pursuers. Depending on the situation, Assassins could have used different kinds of hiding spots.
During the [[Third Crusade]], hiding spots played a significant role for Assassins, since they frequently were their only way to successfully escape from a group of pursuers. Depending on the situation, Assassins could have used different kinds of hiding spots.
===Benches===
===Benches===
When there were aleast two people sitting on benches, an Assassin could sit between them with his head down to hide from pursuers.
When there were at least two people sitting on benches, an Assassin could sit between them with his head down to hide from pursuers.


===Haystacks===
===Haystacks===
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==Renaissance==
==Renaissance==
During the [[Renaissance]], hiding spots were once again quite important for the Assassins. Although they were able to escape from pursuers by breaking the line of sight or fleeing the area, hiding spots still offered an alternative way to escape. However, guards became more suspicious during that time period and often searched hiding spots for their targets.
During the [[Renaissance]], hiding spots were once again quite important for the Assassins. Although they were able to escape from pursuers by breaking the line of sight or fleeing the area, hiding spots still offered an alternative way to escape. However, guards became more suspicious during that time period and often searched hiding spots for their targets.
===Balconies===
===Balconies===
Balconies were a variant of rooftop gardens which could be found in Constantinople. However, they never appeared on top of a roof and could only be accessed by climbing the conjoined wall.
Balconies were a variant of rooftop gardens which could be found in Constantinople. However, they never appeared on top of a roof and could only be accessed by climbing the conjoined wall.
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===Rooftop gardens===
===Rooftop gardens===
Rooftop gardens were still present during the Renaissance and had a similar style in most cities, usually only differing in the color of the curtains. However, Rome, Constantinople and [[Venice]] had rooftop gardens with a unique, posher style, usually decorated with ivy or wine ranks.
Rooftop gardens were still present during the Renaissance and had a similar style in most cities, usually only differing in the color of the curtains. However, Rome, Constantinople and [[Venice]] had rooftop gardens with a unique, posher style, usually decorated with ivy or wine ranks.
===Tents===
===Tents===
Tents appeared in Constantinople and could be found in both [[Topkapı Palace]] and the [[Janissary]] camp. They worked essentially the same as haystacks although, unlike them, tents could only be accessed from two sides.
Tents appeared in Constantinople and could be found in both [[Topkapı Palace]] and the [[Janissary]] camp. They worked essentially the same as haystacks although, unlike them, tents could only be accessed from two sides.
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Wells appeared during the Renaissance everywhere throughout [[Italy]]. They worked similar to haystacks, but Assassins could not perform a Leap of Faith into them. Wells, apart from haystacks, were the only places which were always scanned by cautious [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] [[Seekers|Seeker guards]] in Rome. Their visual appearance changed depending on the city they were located in.
Wells appeared during the Renaissance everywhere throughout [[Italy]]. They worked similar to haystacks, but Assassins could not perform a Leap of Faith into them. Wells, apart from haystacks, were the only places which were always scanned by cautious [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] [[Seekers|Seeker guards]] in Rome. Their visual appearance changed depending on the city they were located in.


Although existing in Constantinople too, most of the wells in the city were boarded-up with wooden planks. These could only be removed by using certain [[Bombs|bombs]].
Although existing in Constantinople too, most of the wells in the city were boarded-up with wooden planks. These could only be removed by using certain [[bombs]].


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Revision as of 15:55, 19 September 2012

File:Hidingspotacrooftop2.png
A rooftop garden in Damascus.

Hiding Spots referred to different types of hiding places which were used by members of the Assassin Order to escape pursuers after breaking their line of sight, or performing an ambush.

Third Crusade

During the Third Crusade, hiding spots played a significant role for Assassins, since they frequently were their only way to successfully escape from a group of pursuers. Depending on the situation, Assassins could have used different kinds of hiding spots.

Benches

When there were at least two people sitting on benches, an Assassin could sit between them with his head down to hide from pursuers.

Haystacks

Of all hiding spots, haystacks were the ones that offered the most tactical use. Since they could appear both on rooftops and on the ground, they were always a good hiding place. Moreover, a Leap of Faith could be performed from a rooftop into them. Haystacks usually appeared in two different versions: as a pile or in a cart.

Rooftop gardens

Rooftop gardens were small booths which were covered with curtains on the inside. Thus, they provided an easy escape for Assassins. They appeared on rooftops ubiquitously throughout the Holy Land. Their appearance could differ depending on the city and the district. Rooftop gardens in poorer districts were usually flat, whereas the ones located in the richer districts were often decorated with ornaments and had a small, sometimes gilded, cupola.

Renaissance

During the Renaissance, hiding spots were once again quite important for the Assassins. Although they were able to escape from pursuers by breaking the line of sight or fleeing the area, hiding spots still offered an alternative way to escape. However, guards became more suspicious during that time period and often searched hiding spots for their targets.

Balconies

Balconies were a variant of rooftop gardens which could be found in Constantinople. However, they never appeared on top of a roof and could only be accessed by climbing the conjoined wall.

Carts

File:Hidingspothayflorence.png
A rose-leaf cart in Florence.

Haystacks worked exactly the same as during the Third Crusade. However, they were now rarely found on rooftops, and were instead usually in carts on the ground. Depending on the city, the hay was also often replaced with other things, such as rose leaves in more exalted cities such as Florence or Rome, or green leaves in more rural areas such as San Gimignano.

In certain locations, such as Constantinople, Castel Gandolfo or San Donato, large bushes could be found instead of haystacks. However, the visual nature was the only difference between them.

Rooftop gardens

Rooftop gardens were still present during the Renaissance and had a similar style in most cities, usually only differing in the color of the curtains. However, Rome, Constantinople and Venice had rooftop gardens with a unique, posher style, usually decorated with ivy or wine ranks.

Tents

Tents appeared in Constantinople and could be found in both Topkapı Palace and the Janissary camp. They worked essentially the same as haystacks although, unlike them, tents could only be accessed from two sides.

Water

Water provided an easy way to escape for Assassins, since they could jump into it from nearly every height without being hurt. Moreover, they could simply dive in order to break the line of sight with their pursuers.

Wells

Wells appeared during the Renaissance everywhere throughout Italy. They worked similar to haystacks, but Assassins could not perform a Leap of Faith into them. Wells, apart from haystacks, were the only places which were always scanned by cautious Borgia Seeker guards in Rome. Their visual appearance changed depending on the city they were located in.

Although existing in Constantinople too, most of the wells in the city were boarded-up with wooden planks. These could only be removed by using certain bombs.

Gallery

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