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Isembart was unwavering in his loyalty to William of Montferrat, going so far as to lay down his life to protect him. Even after being dealt a mortal wound, Isembart still had enough energy to taunt his enemy.<ref name="Fighting Fair" /> | Isembart was unwavering in his loyalty to William of Montferrat, going so far as to lay down his life to protect him. Even after being dealt a mortal wound, Isembart still had enough energy to taunt his enemy.<ref name="Fighting Fair" /> | ||
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Isembart fought with a standard great sword with sufficient combat prowess. Although he was able to hold his own against an Assassin, he could not deal a killing blow and in turn was killed himself.<ref name="Fighting Fair" /> | Isembart fought with a standard great sword with sufficient combat prowess. Although he was able to hold his own against an Assassin, he could not deal a killing blow and in turn was killed himself.<ref name="Fighting Fair" /> | ||
Revision as of 12:42, 4 June 2024
Isembart (died 1191) was a Crusader knight and a friend of William of Montferrat, a knight who served in the army of King Richard I of England.
Biography
In 1191, after learning of William's operations in Acre, Isembart came to the city intending to serve as his bodyguard.[1] However, the Levantine Assassins, having recovered a note stating his intentions from another knight, intercepted and killed him at the city docks. Before dying, he taunted the Assassins, stating that William was already aware of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's plan to assassinate him.[2]
Personality and traits
Isembart was unwavering in his loyalty to William of Montferrat, going so far as to lay down his life to protect him. Even after being dealt a mortal wound, Isembart still had enough energy to taunt his enemy.[2]
Skills and equipment
Isembart fought with a standard great sword with sufficient combat prowess. Although he was able to hold his own against an Assassin, he could not deal a killing blow and in turn was killed himself.[2]
Behind the scenes
Isembart, an antagonist appearing in the Assassin's Creed: Rebellion Helix Rift event The Eagle's Shadow, wears the armor of the Templars, despite having no affiliation or membership to the organization.
The name Isembart is a Germanic name of Norman origin, derived from isarn ("iron", "steel") and either biart-r ("bright", "glorious") or from barđa ("broad axe"), together meaning "iron-bright" or "iron-axe".
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Deadly Game
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Fighting Fair