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{{Quote|This is my Great Work. I call it Alruh. It will take you on a journey to another realm.|Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa to Basim Ibn Ishaq, 860s CE|Assassin's Creed: Mirage|The Great Symposium}} | {{Quote|This is my Great Work. I call it Alruh. It will take you on a journey to another realm.|Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa to Basim Ibn Ishaq, 860s CE|Assassin's Creed: Mirage|The Great Symposium}} | ||
[[File:ACMir Alruh 1.jpg|thumb|250px|Alruh]] | [[File:ACMir Alruh 1.jpg|thumb|250px|The Alruh]] | ||
'''Alruh''' | The '''Alruh''' (English: ''The Spirit''),<ref>{{WP|Rūḥ}}</ref> also known as the "'''Great Work'''," was a machine built by the [[Order of the Ancients]] member [[Doctor]] [[Hassan]] to decipher the [[Memory Seals]] by exposing their contents to a subdued subject. It was located beneath the [[House of Wisdom]] in [[Baghdad]]'s [[Abbasiyah]] district. According to its supervisor and Order leader [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], it served as a "portal" to a [[Isu Era|past world]] where an enlightened and exquisite paradise used to be. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
By the 860s, Doctor Hassan started to design a machine that was capable of deciphering the [[Isu]]'s secrets and asked for help in building it from [[Ahmad ibn Musa]], who secretly | By the 860s, Doctor Hassan started to design a machine that was capable of deciphering the [[Isu]]'s secrets and asked for help in building it from [[Ahmad ibn Musa]], who was secretly an [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Hidden One]].<ref name="AlruhNotes1">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' - [[Notes from Basim's travels]] - "Doctor's Note". Excavation Site, Wilderness.</ref> According progress went, its pieces were delivered to the House of Wisdom.<ref name="AlruhNotes2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' - [[Notes from Basim's travels]] - "The Efficacy of Our Discovery". The Great Bimaristan, Abbasiyah.</ref> At some point, the device was partially functional, as both Fazil and fellow Order leader [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]] were able to witness an "experience" of another realm.<ref name="TheGreatSymposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref><ref name="FirstOrder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[First Order]]</ref> However, to prepare its full function, he required more time to fully activate its potential, to which the Head of the Snake, [[Qabiha]], gifted him several test subjects. However, as time went on, his progress diminished, much to his fellow Order leader [[Wasif al-Turki]]'s annoyance.<ref name="TheGreatSymposium" /> | ||
To aid him, Fazil enlisted his Order subordinates [[Zahra]] and Hassan to decipher an | To aid him, Fazil enlisted his Order subordinates [[Zahra]] and Hassan to decipher an [[Voynich manuscript|ancient manuscript]]<ref name="FollowTheFieryTrail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Follow the Fiery Trail]]</ref> and find a solution to enhance the Alruh, respectively.<ref name="FindTheMissingBrother">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Find the Missing Brother]]</ref> Staging a book fire,<ref name="HouseOfWisdom">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[House of Wisdom (memory)|House of Wisdom]]</ref> Fazil allowed Zahara to secretly abduct [[Hunayn ibn Ishaq]] to translate the text.<ref name="FollowTheFieryTrail" /> Concurrently, Hassan continued building additional parts for the machine while conducting his medical endeavors.<ref name="FindTheMissingBrother" /> However, their efforts were thwarted after being assassinated by the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]].<ref name="FollowTheFieryTrail" /><ref name="FindTheMissingBrother" /> | ||
During the Great Symposium, while giving | During the Great Symposium, while giving a speech to his fellow scholars, Fazil retreated to the Alruh after being informed of Zahra and Hassan's deaths. Despite his work being in danger, he continued to experiment on his subjects. However, one of his subjects happened to be Basim in disguise. With the Alruh nearly being used on Basim, Fazil neared closer to the Hidden One when the latter disagreed with the notion of knowledge being power. This allowed Fazil to be assassinated on top of the Alruh by Basim, who later escaped the basement.<ref name="TheGreatSymposium" /> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Alruh machine shares the same namesake as the [[Animus]], both | The Alruh machine shares the same namesake as the [[Animus]], both meaning "the soul" or "the spirit" in Arabic and Latin, respectively. Like the Animus, it facilitates the subject’s journey into the past by unveiling the contents of the Memory Seals. This represents one of [[human]]ity's many early attempts in-universe of understanding the concepts of regression and [[genetic memory]]. Coincidentally, this attempt would eventually be repeated by the Order of the Ancients' successors, the [[Templars]], and their front company, [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 7 April 2024
The Alruh (English: The Spirit),[1] also known as the "Great Work," was a machine built by the Order of the Ancients member Doctor Hassan to decipher the Memory Seals by exposing their contents to a subdued subject. It was located beneath the House of Wisdom in Baghdad's Abbasiyah district. According to its supervisor and Order leader Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa, it served as a "portal" to a past world where an enlightened and exquisite paradise used to be.
History
By the 860s, Doctor Hassan started to design a machine that was capable of deciphering the Isu's secrets and asked for help in building it from Ahmad ibn Musa, who was secretly an Alamut Hidden One.[2] According progress went, its pieces were delivered to the House of Wisdom.[3] At some point, the device was partially functional, as both Fazil and fellow Order leader Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob were able to witness an "experience" of another realm.[4][5] However, to prepare its full function, he required more time to fully activate its potential, to which the Head of the Snake, Qabiha, gifted him several test subjects. However, as time went on, his progress diminished, much to his fellow Order leader Wasif al-Turki's annoyance.[4]
To aid him, Fazil enlisted his Order subordinates Zahra and Hassan to decipher an ancient manuscript[6] and find a solution to enhance the Alruh, respectively.[7] Staging a book fire,[8] Fazil allowed Zahara to secretly abduct Hunayn ibn Ishaq to translate the text.[6] Concurrently, Hassan continued building additional parts for the machine while conducting his medical endeavors.[7] However, their efforts were thwarted after being assassinated by the Hidden One Basim Ibn Ishaq.[6][7]
During the Great Symposium, while giving a speech to his fellow scholars, Fazil retreated to the Alruh after being informed of Zahra and Hassan's deaths. Despite his work being in danger, he continued to experiment on his subjects. However, one of his subjects happened to be Basim in disguise. With the Alruh nearly being used on Basim, Fazil neared closer to the Hidden One when the latter disagreed with the notion of knowledge being power. This allowed Fazil to be assassinated on top of the Alruh by Basim, who later escaped the basement.[4]
Behind the scenes
The Alruh machine shares the same namesake as the Animus, both meaning "the soul" or "the spirit" in Arabic and Latin, respectively. Like the Animus, it facilitates the subject’s journey into the past by unveiling the contents of the Memory Seals. This represents one of humanity's many early attempts in-universe of understanding the concepts of regression and genetic memory. Coincidentally, this attempt would eventually be repeated by the Order of the Ancients' successors, the Templars, and their front company, Abstergo Industries.[9]
Gallery
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Concept art of Alruh -
Alruh under the House of Wisdom -
Alruh under the House of Wisdom -
Alruh under the House of Wisdom -
Detail of Alruh's platform -
Top view of Alruh's platform -
Detail of Alruh's central orb -
Fazil talks with his men and starts up the Alruh -
Fazil setting the Alruh ready -
Fazil explains the Alruh to his subject Basim -
Fazil proclaims his and Alruh's power to Basim
Appearances
References
- ↑
Rūḥ on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage - Notes from Basim's travels - "Doctor's Note". Excavation Site, Wilderness.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage - Notes from Basim's travels - "The Efficacy of Our Discovery". The Great Bimaristan, Abbasiyah.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Mirage – The Great Symposium
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – First Order
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Follow the Fiery Trail
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Find the Missing Brother
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – House of Wisdom
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Noob's personal files
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