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Notwithstanding this, the meaning behind the kara resonated with the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins|Indian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], and it was commonly utilized by those among them as arm protectors. Despite their simple design, their function was versatile, and the Indian Assassins employed them not just for defense, but offense, using them much like [[brass knuckles]] in hand-to-hand combat.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] – [[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]'' – [[Database: Evie's Fighting Karas]]</ref> Unlike the [[chakram]],<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref> karas do not have sharpened edges, nor were they used as throwing weapons.<ref name="JtR">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper''</ref> | Notwithstanding this, the meaning behind the kara resonated with the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins|Indian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], and it was commonly utilized by those among them as arm protectors. Despite their simple design, their function was versatile, and the Indian Assassins employed them not just for defense, but offense, using them much like [[brass knuckles]] in hand-to-hand combat.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] – [[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]'' – [[Database: Evie's Fighting Karas]]</ref> Unlike the [[chakram]],<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref> karas do not have sharpened edges, nor were they used as throwing weapons.<ref name="JtR">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper''</ref> | ||
After her courtship with [[Jayadeep Mir]] and her subsequent move to India, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Evie Frye]] also adopted the karas. They served as her principal close combat weapon in 1888, when she returned to [[London]] to stop [[Jack the Ripper]]'s [[Autumn of Terror]]. Her set bore the | After her courtship with [[Jayadeep Mir]] and her subsequent move to India, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Evie Frye]] also adopted the karas. They served as her principal close combat weapon in 1888, when she returned to [[London]] to stop [[Jack the Ripper]]'s [[Autumn of Terror]]. Her set bore in {{wiki|Tamnil script}} a devotional quote from the ''{{Wiki|Tevaram}}'' "''குறைவிலா நிறைவே குணக் குறைவே நிறைவே''" (Kuṟaivilā niṟaivē kuṇak kuṟaivē niṟaivē) meaning "perfection without flaws, perfection without flaws".<ref name="JtR" /> | ||
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A kara is an Indian bracelet usually made of iron or steel which was originally worn by Sikhs as an article of their religious devotion. In time, this symbolism of unyielding commitment to a cause came to appeal to other Indians regardless of their faith, and it remains today a popular accessory throughout northwestern India.[1]
Notwithstanding this, the meaning behind the kara resonated with the Indian Brotherhood of Assassins, and it was commonly utilized by those among them as arm protectors. Despite their simple design, their function was versatile, and the Indian Assassins employed them not just for defense, but offense, using them much like brass knuckles in hand-to-hand combat.[2] Unlike the chakram,[3] karas do not have sharpened edges, nor were they used as throwing weapons.[4]
After her courtship with Jayadeep Mir and her subsequent move to India, the British Assassin Evie Frye also adopted the karas. They served as her principal close combat weapon in 1888, when she returned to London to stop Jack the Ripper's Autumn of Terror. Her set bore in Tamnil script a devotional quote from the Tevaram "குறைவிலா நிறைவே குணக் குறைவே நிறைவே" (Kuṟaivilā niṟaivē kuṇak kuṟaivē niṟaivē) meaning "perfection without flaws, perfection without flaws".[4]
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References
- ↑
Kara (Sikhism) on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper – Database: Evie's Fighting Karas
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper