Masyaf

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In the Assassin's Creed world, the mountain fortress of Masyaf ((Arabic مصياف)) is the base of operations of the Assassins Order, from here the Assassins fight in the name of the people, and overall peace throughout the Holy Land . Masyaf has mountains located all around creating a natural defence, that can been seen from the castle and the surrounding village. Masyaf is actually the smallest settlement outside of the kingdom. Even though it is probably the most feared. It is very quiet compared to the other cities (Acre, Damascus & Jerusalem) and has fewer people in terms of population. It is this settlement where the Assassins undergo educational and physical training for the trials they are to endure in the outside land.

Masyaf is built on a mountain nestled in the Orontes Valley, the castle being at the peak. The village appears to offer sanctuary to the citizens loyal to the Assassins' cause. Even though a small settlement, Masyaf maintains itself for the most part due to the efficient and bustling trade that is active at the base of the village within the market. Trade it would seem is an intricate part of this cities internal economy. At the peak you find the Assassins' Fortress, and within, your masters personal library which serves as his sanctuary. Inside the fortress library, one can witness the true scholar like habits of the Order. Instructors constantly manoeuvre around seeking books to further their education on worldly politics as well as the "Assassins Creed". Al Mualim delves into these books on a daily basis constantly seeking knowledge and wisdom in order to properly guide and educate the fearsome political warriors that faithfully serve under him. Strangely enough though this idealistic place is pretty much unaffected by the war ravaging the Holy Land. Probably because the Assassins hold this Mountain Fortress with a very strong sense of pride-fearsome retaliation follows those who attempt to conquer this domain.

The thugs in Masyaf can be pick pocketed in the same way as other thugs but will not attack you if you provoke them. It is unknown why they do not but one theory is that they are aware of the existence of the Assassins in their settlement and fear them greatly.

There are (more or less) the same frequency of haystacks and other hiding places as in the cities in Masyaf.

There are no harassers of any sort in Masyaf for some reason. The absence of beggars, jar carriers, and guards blocking your access to places make Masyaf a more idyllic location. Improvisational role playing is more peaceful but less exciting than in the other cities.

Trivia

• Masyaf is the first location after Solomon's temple that is encountered during the game.
• If provoked, Assassins located in the city will fight you.
• In real life, Masyaf is in the country of Syria, which was besieged by Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn, in 1176. Current research indicates it was held by Assassins.