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{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image = ACReb - The Eagle's Shadow Mission 05.png | |image = ACReb - The Eagle's Shadow Mission 05.png | ||
|death = 1191<br | |death = 1191<br>[[Acre]], [[Kingdom of Jerusalem]] | ||
|species = [[Human]] | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Crusaders]]}} | |affiliates = [[Crusaders]] | ||
'''Isembart''' (died 1191) was a [[Crusaders|Crusader]] knight and a friend of [[William of Montferrat]], | }} | ||
'''Isembart''' (died 1191) was a [[Crusaders|Crusader]] knight and a friend of [[William of Montferrat]], the regent of [[Acre]] appointed by King [[Richard I of England]] during the [[Third Crusade]]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1191, after learning of William's operations in | In 1191, after learning of William's operations in Acre, Isembart came to the city intending to serve as his bodyguard.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Eagle's Shadow]]'' – [[Deadly Game]]</ref> However, the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]], having recovered a note stating his intentions from another knight, intercepted and killed him at the city [[Acre harbor|docks]]. Before dying, Isembart taunted the Assassins, stating that William was already aware of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s plan to [[Assassination (William of Montferrat)|assassinate]] him.<ref name="Fighting Fair">''Assassin's Creed: Rebellion'' – ''The Eagle's Shadow'' – [[Fighting Fair]]</ref> | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==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 | 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 enemies.<ref name="Fighting Fair" /> | ||
===Skills and equipment=== | ===Skills and equipment=== | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==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 | Isembart, an antagonist appearing in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' Helix Rift event ''[[The Eagle's Shadow]]'', wears the armor of the [[Templars|Knights Templar]], despite having no known affiliation with the organization. | ||
===Etymology=== | |||
The name Isembart is a Germanic name of {{Wiki|Norman language|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". | The name Isembart is a Germanic name of {{Wiki|Norman language|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". | ||
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Revision as of 20:17, 29 May 2025
Isembart (died 1191) was a Crusader knight and a friend of William of Montferrat, the regent of Acre appointed by King Richard I of England during the Third Crusade.
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, Isembart 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 enemies.[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 Knights Templar, despite having no known affiliation with the organization.
Etymology
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