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Protectors are separate from Persian Brotherhood, as Essential Guide v.2 does not include them
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Unconfirmed memberships. Whether Alamut group/Persian Brotherhood are same is still up for debate on talk page
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The '''Persian Brotherhood of Assassins'''<ref name="The Essential Guide">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''</ref> was the branch of [[Assassins]] that operated in [[Iran]]. The Persian Brotherhood was originally a branch of the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]] who followed in the footsteps of the "[[Protectors of Persia]]", a similar group of resistance fighters from the region led by [[Darius]], killer of [[Xerxes I of Persia]]. In 1090 CE, the Persian branch reorganized itself as the Assassin Brotherhood.
The '''Persian Brotherhood of Assassins'''<ref name="The Essential Guide">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''</ref> was the branch of [[Assassins]] that operated in [[Iran]]. The Persian Brotherhood was originally a branch of the Hidden Ones who followed in the footsteps of the "[[Protectors of Persia]]", a similar group of resistance fighters from the region led by [[Darius]], killer of [[Xerxes I of Persia]]. In 1090 CE, the Persian branch reorganized itself as the Assassin Brotherhood.


==History==
==History==
===Achaemenid Empire===
===Achaemenid Empire===
In 465 BCE, a Persian elite by the name of Artabanus formed a group of freedom fighters to oppose the Achaemenid King of Kings Xerxes I, who was supported by the [[Order of the Ancients]], a predecessor group to the [[Templars|Templar Order]].<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> His deed became renowned among the later Assassin Brotherhood, for it went down in their history as the earliest recorded usage of the [[Hidden Blade]], their iconic weapon. For this reason, Darius was posthumously honored as one of their predecessors.<ref name="The Essential Guide" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
In 465 BCE, a Persian elite by the name of Artabanus formed a resistance group to oppose and assassinate the Achaemenid King Xerxes I, who was supported by the [[Order of the Ancients]], a predecessor group to the [[Templars|Templar Order]].<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> His deed became renowned among the later Assassin Brotherhood, for it went down in their history as the earliest recorded usage of the [[Hidden Blade]], their iconic weapon. For this reason, Darius was posthumously honored as one of their predecessors.<ref name="The Essential Guide" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
 
===Abbasid Caliphate===
By the time of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]], the [[Hidden Ones]] had established the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Brotherhood]] (an early incarnation of the Persian Brotherhood) on the fortress of [[Alamut]]. Having discovered that the fortress was built above a [[Isu|Precursor]] site, the Hidden Ones bowed to protect the secrets bellow the fortress, no matter the cost. In 862, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], a former street thief and an [[Novice|initiate]] of the Hidden Ones, joined the organization under [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]]'s tutelage. He would subsequently depart to [[Baghdad]] to hinder the presence of the Order there and would later participate in the fortresses' defense during an attack by the [[Tahirids]].<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>


===Assassin state===
===Assassin state===
In 1090, [[Hassan-i Sabbāh]] reorganized the Brotherhood into a public state based in [[Alamut]], a castle in northern Persia.<ref name="The Essential Guide" /><ref name="Encyclopedia" /> In 1162, during the reign of [[Hassan the Younger]], an Assassin later known as [[Al Mualim]] was sent to the [[Levant]] to expand Assassin influence, establishing another [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|branch autonomous]] from Alamut. This led to the construction of the fortress of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC1Guide">''[[Assassin's Creed: Official Game Guide]]''</ref>
In 1090, [[Hassan-i Sabbāh]] reorganized the Brotherhood into a public state based in [[Alamut]], a castle in northern Persia.<ref name="The Essential Guide"/><ref name="Encyclopedia"/> In 1162, during [[Hassan the Younger]]'s tenure as leader, the Assassin [[Al Mualim]] was sent to the [[Levant]] to expand Assassin influence, establishing another [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|branch autonomous]] from Alamut. This led to the construction of [[Masyaf]] [[fort]]ress.<ref name="AC1Guide">''[[Assassin's Creed: Official Game Guide]]''</ref>


After Al Mualim's successor, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], was led to exile from Masyaf by [[Abbas Sofian]] in a coup d'état in 1228, he sought refuge in Alamut fortress alongside his family. The former [[Mentor]] remained in Alamut for almost 20 years, eventually deciding to return and reclaim Masyaf in 1247.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>
After Al Mualim's successor [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was exiled from Masyaf by [[Abbas Sofian]] in a 1228 coup, he sought refuge in Alamut alongside his family. The former [[Mentor]] remained in Alamut for almost 20 years, eventually deciding to return and reclaim Masyaf in 1247.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>


In 1256, the Persian Assassins in Alamut were besieged by the forces of the [[Mongol Empire]] led by [[Hülegü Khan]]. The Mongols had come seeking revenge for the assassination of their leader [[Genghis Khan]] in 1227,<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> and were then under the leadership of [[Möngke Khan]], the founder of the [[Mongolian Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref> Hülegü Khan later claimed the Assassins in Alamut put up no resistance against the Mongols, and the fortress was subsequently destroyed.<ref name="ACM"/>
In 1256, the Persian Assassins in Alamut were besieged by the forces of the [[Mongol Empire]] led by [[Hülegü Khan]]. The Mongols had come seeking revenge for the 1227 assassination of their leader [[Genghis Khan]]<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> and were then under the leadership of [[Möngke Khan]], the founder of the [[Mongolian Rite of the Templar Order|Mongolian Templars]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref> Hülegü later claimed the Assassins in Alamut put up no resistance against the Mongols and the fortress was subsequently destroyed.<ref name="ACM"/>


===Timurid dynasty===
===Timurid dynasty===
By the time of the {{Wiki|Timurid Empire}}, the Persian Brotherhood still maintained foothold in Persia. During the 15th century, the Persian [[Mentor]] sent one of their Assassin recruits, [[Dariâ]], to [[Venice]] to aid in the rebuilding [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Venetian Brotherhood]].{{Fact}}
By the time of the {{Wiki|Timurid Empire}}, the Persian Brotherhood still maintained a foothold in Persia. During the 15th century, the Persian [[Mentor]] sent the Assassin recruit [[Dariâ]] to [[Venice]] to aid in rebuilding the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]]'s sub-chapter in [[Venice]].{{Fact}}


===Afsharid dynasty===
===Afsharid dynasty===
In 1747, [[Salah Bey]], the captain of [[guards]] for Nāder Shāh assassinated the Iranian ruler and hoped to retrieve his [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]], the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond. However, the Koh-i-Noor had already been passed off to [[Ahmad Shāh Durrānī]], an [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] chief, who therefore became the next target of Salah Bey.<ref name="War Letters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War letters|War Letters]]</ref>
In 1747, [[Nāder Shāh]]'s Captain of the Guard [[Salah Bey]] assassinated the Iranian ruler and hoped to retrieve his [[Piece of Eden]], the [[Koh-i-Noor]] [[diamond]]. However, the Koh-i-Noor had already been passed off to [[Ahmad Shāh Durrānī]], an [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] chief who therefore became Salah Bey's next target.<ref name="War Letters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "The Fiend Nadir Shah"</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
;Abassid Caliphate
*[[Tabid Al-Nubi]]
*[[Fuladh Al Haami]]
*[[Hytham]]
*[[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]
*[[Abu Jafar Muhammad ibn Musa]]
*[[Ahmad ibn Musa]]
*[[Al-Hasan ibn Musa]]
*[[Naaji]]
*[[Nur]]
*[[Rayhan]]
*[[Rebekah]]
*[[Roshan]]
;Seljuk Empire
;Seljuk Empire
*[[Hassan-i Sabbāh]]
*[[Hassan-i Sabbāh]]

Revision as of 02:55, 21 February 2024

The Persian Brotherhood of Assassins[1] was the branch of Assassins that operated in Iran. The Persian Brotherhood was originally a branch of the Hidden Ones who followed in the footsteps of the "Protectors of Persia", a similar group of resistance fighters from the region led by Darius, killer of Xerxes I of Persia. In 1090 CE, the Persian branch reorganized itself as the Assassin Brotherhood.

History

Achaemenid Empire

In 465 BCE, a Persian elite by the name of Artabanus formed a resistance group to oppose and assassinate the Achaemenid King Xerxes I, who was supported by the Order of the Ancients, a predecessor group to the Templar Order.[2] His deed became renowned among the later Assassin Brotherhood, for it went down in their history as the earliest recorded usage of the Hidden Blade, their iconic weapon. For this reason, Darius was posthumously honored as one of their predecessors.[1][3]

Assassin state

In 1090, Hassan-i Sabbāh reorganized the Brotherhood into a public state based in Alamut, a castle in northern Persia.[1][2] In 1162, during Hassan the Younger's tenure as leader, the Assassin Al Mualim was sent to the Levant to expand Assassin influence, establishing another branch autonomous from Alamut. This led to the construction of Masyaf fortress.[4]

After Al Mualim's successor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was exiled from Masyaf by Abbas Sofian in a 1228 coup, he sought refuge in Alamut alongside his family. The former Mentor remained in Alamut for almost 20 years, eventually deciding to return and reclaim Masyaf in 1247.[5]

In 1256, the Persian Assassins in Alamut were besieged by the forces of the Mongol Empire led by Hülegü Khan. The Mongols had come seeking revenge for the 1227 assassination of their leader Genghis Khan[6] and were then under the leadership of Möngke Khan, the founder of the Mongolian Templars.[7] Hülegü later claimed the Assassins in Alamut put up no resistance against the Mongols and the fortress was subsequently destroyed.[6]

Timurid dynasty

By the time of the Timurid Empire, the Persian Brotherhood still maintained a foothold in Persia. During the 15th century, the Persian Mentor sent the Assassin recruit Dariâ to Venice to aid in rebuilding the Italian Brotherhood's sub-chapter in Venice. [citation needed]

Afsharid dynasty

In 1747, Nāder Shāh's Captain of the Guard Salah Bey assassinated the Iranian ruler and hoped to retrieve his Piece of Eden, the Koh-i-Noor diamond. However, the Koh-i-Noor had already been passed off to Ahmad Shāh Durrānī, an Afghan chief who therefore became Salah Bey's next target.[8]

Members

Seljuk Empire
Timurid Empire
Afsharid Empire

Allies

Afsharid dynasty

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed II
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Official Game Guide
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Memories
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – War Letters: "The Fiend Nadir Shah"

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zh:波斯刺客兄弟会

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