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The title of '''Master Assassin''' was one of the highest obtainable [[ranks]] within the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], and those who held this title were presumed to have reached the peak of their training as an Assassin. | The title of '''Master Assassin''' was one of the highest obtainable [[ranks]] within the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], and those who held this title were presumed to have reached the peak of their training as an Assassin. The rank garnered a large amount of respect from other members within the Order and indicated individuals who possessed uncommon skill and talent in both the arts of stealth and assassination. A Master Assassin was meant to embody [[the Creed]]: they never harmed an innocent, always hid in plain sight, and never compromised the Brotherhood.<ref name="Assassin's Creed">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
The rank garnered a large amount of respect from other members within the Order | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1176, [[Umar Ibn-La'Ahad]] and his fellow Assassin | In 1176, [[Umar Ibn-La'Ahad]] and his fellow Assassin [[Faheem Al-Sayf]] held the title of Master Assassin. Umar gave his life to spare the Brotherhood from a siege in retribution for an assassination gone wrong.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | ||
In 1191, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] held the position before being demoted to a [[novice]] following his failure to obtain the [[Second Apple|Apple of Eden]] beneath [[Solomon's Temple]] | In 1191, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] held the position before being demoted to a [[novice]] following his failure to obtain the [[Second Apple|Apple of Eden]] beneath [[Solomon's Temple]] and for his arrogance and disregard to the tenets of the Creed. He eventually regained this title through [[Hunt for the Nine|several assassinations]] in support of the order's interests and held it during the assassinations of [[Robert de Sable]] and [[Al Mualim]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed" /> | ||
In 1499, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] obtained the rank.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> [[Yusuf Tazim]], the leader of the [[Constantinople Assassins Guild]] in 1511 <ref name="Characters of Assassin's Creed: Revelations">''[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/05/17/the-characters-of-assassin-s-creed-revelations.aspx Game Informer: The Characters Of Assassin's Creed: Revelations]'' </ref>, alongside with the famed | In 1499, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] obtained the rank.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> [[Yusuf Tazim]], the leader of the [[Constantinople Assassins Guild]] in 1511 <ref name="Characters of Assassin's Creed: Revelations">''[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/05/17/the-characters-of-assassin-s-creed-revelations.aspx Game Informer: The Characters Of Assassin's Creed: Revelations]'' </ref>, alongside with the famed Turkish navy admiral, cartographer, and [[bombs|bomb-specialist]] [[Piri Reis]], were Master Assassins during the 16th century.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> [[Dogan]] and [[Kasim]], who were under the leadership of Yusuf and also his lieutenants, also held the rank of Master Assassin.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Revelations"/> | ||
[[Nikolai Orelov]], a member of the [[Narodnaya Volya]] sect of the [[Russian Assassins|Russian Assassins,]] was a Master Assassin during the 19th and 20th | [[Nikolai Orelov]], a member of the [[Narodnaya Volya]] sect of the [[Russian Assassins|Russian Assassins,]] was a Master Assassin during the 19th and 20th centuries.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: The Fall">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> | ||
==Attire== | ==Attire== | ||
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===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
With the order much less public, a uniform guideline as to the attire of a Master Assassin no longer existed. The Master Assassins of the [[Renaissance]] were a small, underground group, with access to knowledge and [[weapons]]. Most retained their [[Freerunning|free-running]], [[Hidden Blade]] | With the order much less public, a uniform guideline as to the attire of a Master Assassin no longer existed. The Master Assassins of the [[Renaissance]] were a small, underground group, with broader access to knowledge and [[weapons]]. Most retained their [[Freerunning|free-running]], [[Hidden Blade|hidden blades]] and beak-like hooded traditions.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> Master Assassins were also the only Assassins permitted the wield dual hidden blades. | ||
As [[Assassin Dens]] were erected within [[Constantinople]], Ezio Auditore promoted several high-ranking Assassins to be Master Assassins guarding the structures. These new Master Assassins would be trained specially by Ezio to be able to fulfill their role, and this extra training allowed them to hold the Dens against [[Den Defense|Templar onslaught]]. | |||
==Notable Master Assassins== | ==Notable Master Assassins== | ||
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==''Assassin's Creed'' | ==''Assassin's Creed'' Skills of a Master Assassin== | ||
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==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Assassin Order]] | [[Category:Assassin Order]] | ||
Revision as of 06:09, 3 May 2012
The title of Master Assassin was one of the highest obtainable ranks within the Assassin Order, and those who held this title were presumed to have reached the peak of their training as an Assassin. The rank garnered a large amount of respect from other members within the Order and indicated individuals who possessed uncommon skill and talent in both the arts of stealth and assassination. A Master Assassin was meant to embody the Creed: they never harmed an innocent, always hid in plain sight, and never compromised the Brotherhood.[1]
History
In 1176, Umar Ibn-La'Ahad and his fellow Assassin Faheem Al-Sayf held the title of Master Assassin. Umar gave his life to spare the Brotherhood from a siege in retribution for an assassination gone wrong.[2]
In 1191, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad held the position before being demoted to a novice following his failure to obtain the Apple of Eden beneath Solomon's Temple and for his arrogance and disregard to the tenets of the Creed. He eventually regained this title through several assassinations in support of the order's interests and held it during the assassinations of Robert de Sable and Al Mualim.[1]
In 1499, Ezio Auditore obtained the rank.[3] Yusuf Tazim, the leader of the Constantinople Assassins Guild in 1511 [4], alongside with the famed Turkish navy admiral, cartographer, and bomb-specialist Piri Reis, were Master Assassins during the 16th century.[5] Dogan and Kasim, who were under the leadership of Yusuf and also his lieutenants, also held the rank of Master Assassin.[5]
Nikolai Orelov, a member of the Narodnaya Volya sect of the Russian Assassins, was a Master Assassin during the 19th and 20th centuries.[6]
Attire
Crusades
Like other Assassins, Master Assassins possessed the eagle beak-like design upon their hoods, but their robes were generally longer, forming a bird-like "tail" that fluttered whenever they were in an area of strong wind. In addition, their leather belts were larger, their red sashes wider and longer, and they had permission to carry any weapon they desired.[1]
Renaissance
With the order much less public, a uniform guideline as to the attire of a Master Assassin no longer existed. The Master Assassins of the Renaissance were a small, underground group, with broader access to knowledge and weapons. Most retained their free-running, hidden blades and beak-like hooded traditions.[7] Master Assassins were also the only Assassins permitted the wield dual hidden blades.
As Assassin Dens were erected within Constantinople, Ezio Auditore promoted several high-ranking Assassins to be Master Assassins guarding the structures. These new Master Assassins would be trained specially by Ezio to be able to fulfill their role, and this extra training allowed them to hold the Dens against Templar onslaught.
Notable Master Assassins
![Umar Ibn-La'Ahad[2]](/wiki/File:Wiki_noimage.jpg)
![Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad[1]](/wiki/File:ACR_Altair_Render2.png)
![Ezio Auditore da Firenze[3]](/wiki/File:Char_ezio.png)
![Yusuf Tazim[5]](/wiki/File:ACR_Yusuf_v.png)
![Piri Reis[5]](/wiki/File:Piri_ReisRender.png)
![Nikolai Orelov[6]](/wiki/File:Nikolai_Orelovpngee.png)
Assassin's Creed Skills of a Master Assassin
| Rank | Available unlockables | Unlockables not available | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
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Everything is available |
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