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{{Location Infobox
{{Location Infobox
|image = AC kingdom tower.jpg
|image = AC1 kingdom tower.jpg
|imgbg = transparent
|imgbg = transparent
|hideh = yes
|hideh = yes
|heldby = Contested heavily
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|factions = [[Assassins]]<br>[[Crusaders]]<br>[[Saracens]]<br>[[Templars]]
|factions = [[Assassins]]<br>[[Crusaders]]<br>[[Saracens]]<br>[[Templars]]
|flags = [[Flags|King Richard flags]]}}
|flags = [[Flags|King Richard flags]]}}
The '''Kingdom''' was the open landscape that connected the cities of [[Masyaf]], [[Acre]], [[Jerusalem]], [[Damascus]], and [[Arsuf]].
The '''Kingdom''' was an open landscape that connected the cities of [[Masyaf]], [[Acre]], [[Jerusalem]], [[Damascus]], and [[Arsuf]].


It was made up largely of open plains and mountains, and contained numerous small villages and encampments. Twelve notable [[View Points|watchtowers]] were scattered across it.
The Kingdom was made up largely of open plains and mountains, and contained numerous small villages and encampments. Twelve notable [[View Points|watchtowers]] were scattered across throughout.


==History==
==History==
During the High Middle Ages, and the height of the [[Third Crusade]], the Kingdom acted as neutral territory between the [[Crusaders]] in Acre, and the [[Saracens]] of Damascus and Jerusalem.
During the High Middle Ages, the Kingdom acted as neutral territory between the [[Crusaders]] in Acre and the [[Saracens]] of Damascus and Jerusalem.


The western end of the Kingdom was actively militarized by King [[Richard I of England|Richard I]], while the eastern region fell under the jurisdiction of the Saracen army. Both sides possessed fortified armies, which defended against one another.
The western end of the Kingdom was actively militarized by King [[Richard I of England|Richard I]], while the eastern region fell under the jurisdiction of [[Saladin]] and the Saracen army. Both sides possessed large armies on constant patrols.


At this time, both the [[Assassins|Assassin]] and [[Templars|Templar Orders]] had a notable presence in the Kingdom as well. Assassin guards were stationed before the mountainous areas near Masyaf, while sixty Templar Knights were posted throughout the Kingdom's landscape.
At this time, both the [[Assassins|Assassin]] and [[Templars|Templar Orders]] had a notable presence in the Kingdom as well. Assassin guards were stationed before the mountainous areas near Masyaf, while thirty Templar Knights were posted throughout the Kingdom's landscape.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:AssassinsCreed_KeeperOfTheLionsPassant.jpg|right|thumb|Keeper of the Lions Passant achievement icon]]
[[File:AssassinsCreed_KeeperOfTheLionsPassant.jpg|right]]
*The [[Assassin's Creed achievements|achievement]] "'''"Keeper of the Lions Passant'''" could be earned by collecting 100 King Richard flags found throughout the Kingdom.
*The [[Assassin's Creed achievements|achievement]] "Keeper of the Lions Passant" could be earned by collecting 100 King Richard flags found throughout the Kingdom.
*A [[Easter eggs#Jamal|minor easter egg]] could be found in the Kingdom. One Assassin outside Masyaf would glow red in [[Eagle Vision]], as he was originally intended to be [[Jamal]], the traitor who opened the gates alongside [[Masun]] during the [[Defense of Masyaf]].
*A [[Easter eggs#Jamal|minor easter egg]] could be found in the Kingdom. One Assassin outside Masyaf would glow red in [[Eagle Vision]], as he was originally intended to be [[Jamal]], the traitor who opened the gates alongside [[Masun]] during the [[Defense of Masyaf]].



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The Kingdom was an open landscape that connected the cities of Masyaf, Acre, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Arsuf.

The Kingdom was made up largely of open plains and mountains, and contained numerous small villages and encampments. Twelve notable watchtowers were scattered across throughout.

History

During the High Middle Ages, the Kingdom acted as neutral territory between the Crusaders in Acre and the Saracens of Damascus and Jerusalem.

The western end of the Kingdom was actively militarized by King Richard I, while the eastern region fell under the jurisdiction of Saladin and the Saracen army. Both sides possessed large armies on constant patrols.

At this time, both the Assassin and Templar Orders had a notable presence in the Kingdom as well. Assassin guards were stationed before the mountainous areas near Masyaf, while thirty Templar Knights were posted throughout the Kingdom's landscape.

Trivia

  • The achievement "Keeper of the Lions Passant" could be earned by collecting 100 King Richard flags found throughout the Kingdom.
  • A minor easter egg could be found in the Kingdom. One Assassin outside Masyaf would glow red in Eagle Vision, as he was originally intended to be Jamal, the traitor who opened the gates alongside Masun during the Defense of Masyaf.

Gallery

Panoramic view of the Kingdom.

Reference