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Whilst publicly dedicating himself to rebuilding the ancient city of Letopolis, Taharqa's family knew nothing of his clandestine activities; in fact, his father-in-law, [[Ghupa]], unknowingly agreed to spy against him for [[Harkhuf]], an [[Apollodorus' informants|informant]] of [[Apollodorus]]. | Whilst publicly dedicating himself to rebuilding the ancient city of Letopolis, Taharqa's family knew nothing of his clandestine activities; in fact, his father-in-law, [[Ghupa]], unknowingly agreed to spy against him for [[Harkhuf]], an [[Apollodorus' informants|informant]] of [[Apollodorus]]. | ||
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===Encountering Bayek and death=== | ===Encountering Bayek and death=== | ||
{{Quote|The Order of Ancients will remember me as the bringer of waters and a builder of cities.|Taharqa's final words to Bayek|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}Shortly before the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] came to Sais, Taharqa had Ghupa tortured in a vile and sadistic way and his tongue cut out after Ghupa discovered a handsome payment he had made to a local captain in exchange for his loyalty. A cunning deceiver, Taharqa was able to divert suspicion from himself by finding Ghupa and bringing him home after the soldiers who caught him left him for dead.<ref name="The Scarab's Sting">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Scarab's Sting]]</ref> | {{Quote|The Order of Ancients will remember me as the bringer of waters and a builder of cities.|Taharqa's final words to Bayek|Assassin's Creed: Origins}} | ||
Shortly before the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] came to Sais, Taharqa had Ghupa tortured in a vile and sadistic way and his tongue cut out after Ghupa discovered a handsome payment he had made to a local captain in exchange for his loyalty. A cunning deceiver, Taharqa was able to divert suspicion from himself by finding Ghupa and bringing him home after the soldiers who caught him left him for dead.<ref name="The Scarab's Sting">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Scarab's Sting]]</ref> | |||
In his quest for vengeance against the Order of the Ancients, Bayek was directed to Taharqa in Letopolis by the latter's [[Maharet|wife]] and [[Kawab|son]] in Sais. Unaware of Taharqa's true nature, Bayek visited him and asked for his aid in finding The Scarab. Before he could answer, Taharqa was alerted to a raid by local group of bandits known as the [[Disciples of the Lioness]], who often used the sandstorms that ravaged Letopolis as a cover to plunder the city. In return for his aid, Taharqa promised Bayek answers. After managing to defend the city and slaying the bandits at their [[Plesionhudor Hideout|hideout]], Taharqa invited Bayek to join him and his family for a meal, where they would discuss The Scarab. However, Taharqa drugged Bayek's drink, and he only realised Taharqa's true identity after noticing his smile and [[snake]]-shaped ring just before passing out.<ref name="The Scarab's Lies">'' | In his quest for vengeance against the Order of the Ancients, Bayek was directed to Taharqa in Letopolis by the latter's [[Maharet|wife]] and [[Kawab|son]] in Sais. Unaware of Taharqa's true nature, Bayek visited him and asked for his aid in finding The Scarab. Before he could answer, Taharqa was alerted to a raid by local group of bandits known as the [[Disciples of the Lioness]], who often used the sandstorms that ravaged Letopolis as a cover to plunder the city. In return for his aid, Taharqa promised Bayek answers. After managing to defend the city and slaying the bandits at their [[Plesionhudor Hideout|hideout]], Taharqa invited Bayek to join him and his family for a meal, where they would discuss The Scarab. However, Taharqa drugged Bayek's drink, and he only realised Taharqa's true identity after noticing his smile and [[snake]]-shaped ring just before passing out.<ref name="The Scarab's Lies">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Scarab's Lies]]</ref> | ||
[[File:ACO screen TaharqaDinner Previews.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Taharqa with his family and Bayek at dinner]] | [[File:ACO screen TaharqaDinner Previews.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Taharqa with his family and Bayek at dinner]] | ||
Taharqa had Bayek buried in the nearby desert up to his neck, leaving him for dead and telling the soldiers doing the dirty work to strip him of his gear and have it shipped to [[Sefetu]], Taharqa's ally at [[Fort Nikiou]]. After escaping with the help of his [[horse]] and [[Senu]] and recovering his possessions from a [[Camp Achlys|military camp]] nearby, Bayek returned to Letopolis to exact vengeance, assassinating Taharqa from above as he prayed to the goddess [[Nut]] in the [[Temple of Horus]].<ref name="The Scarab's Lies" /> | Taharqa had Bayek buried in the nearby desert up to his neck, leaving him for dead and telling the soldiers doing the dirty work to strip him of his gear and have it shipped to [[Sefetu]], Taharqa's ally at [[Fort Nikiou]]. After escaping with the help of his [[horse]] and [[Senu]] and recovering his possessions from a [[Camp Achlys|military camp]] nearby, Bayek returned to Letopolis to exact vengeance, assassinating Taharqa from above as he prayed to the goddess [[Nut]] in the [[Temple of Horus]].<ref name="The Scarab's Lies" /> | ||
==Legacy== | |||
After his death, Tarhaqa's son Kawab would attempt to seek vengeance against Bayek, tracking him throughout Egypt and eventually to the [[Sinai]] in 38 BCE. Kawab hired two [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] to patrol the peninsula to eliminate Bayek, though they were later hunted down themselves. Bayek eventually discovered Kawab's location and defeated him in unarmed combat. Bayek convinced Kawab to give up following Taharqa's footsteps and joined his order, the [[Hidden Ones]], a precursor to the [[Assassin Brotherhood]].<ref name="Shadows of the Scarab">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – ''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' – [[[Shadows of the Scarab]]</ref>. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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Revision as of 06:34, 25 September 2018
Taharqa (died 48 BCE), also known as The Scarab, was a grand planner of Sais and a steward of Letopolis. He was also a member of the Order of the Ancients during the reign of Ptolemy XIII.
Whilst publicly dedicating himself to rebuilding the ancient city of Letopolis, Taharqa's family knew nothing of his clandestine activities; in fact, his father-in-law, Ghupa, unknowingly agreed to spy against him for Harkhuf, an informant of Apollodorus.
Biography
Encountering Bayek and death
- "The Order of Ancients will remember me as the bringer of waters and a builder of cities."
- ―Taharqa's final words to Bayek[src]
Shortly before the Medjay Bayek of Siwa came to Sais, Taharqa had Ghupa tortured in a vile and sadistic way and his tongue cut out after Ghupa discovered a handsome payment he had made to a local captain in exchange for his loyalty. A cunning deceiver, Taharqa was able to divert suspicion from himself by finding Ghupa and bringing him home after the soldiers who caught him left him for dead.[1]
In his quest for vengeance against the Order of the Ancients, Bayek was directed to Taharqa in Letopolis by the latter's wife and son in Sais. Unaware of Taharqa's true nature, Bayek visited him and asked for his aid in finding The Scarab. Before he could answer, Taharqa was alerted to a raid by local group of bandits known as the Disciples of the Lioness, who often used the sandstorms that ravaged Letopolis as a cover to plunder the city. In return for his aid, Taharqa promised Bayek answers. After managing to defend the city and slaying the bandits at their hideout, Taharqa invited Bayek to join him and his family for a meal, where they would discuss The Scarab. However, Taharqa drugged Bayek's drink, and he only realised Taharqa's true identity after noticing his smile and snake-shaped ring just before passing out.[2]
Taharqa had Bayek buried in the nearby desert up to his neck, leaving him for dead and telling the soldiers doing the dirty work to strip him of his gear and have it shipped to Sefetu, Taharqa's ally at Fort Nikiou. After escaping with the help of his horse and Senu and recovering his possessions from a military camp nearby, Bayek returned to Letopolis to exact vengeance, assassinating Taharqa from above as he prayed to the goddess Nut in the Temple of Horus.[2]
Legacy
After his death, Tarhaqa's son Kawab would attempt to seek vengeance against Bayek, tracking him throughout Egypt and eventually to the Sinai in 38 BCE. Kawab hired two mercenaries to patrol the peninsula to eliminate Bayek, though they were later hunted down themselves. Bayek eventually discovered Kawab's location and defeated him in unarmed combat. Bayek convinced Kawab to give up following Taharqa's footsteps and joined his order, the Hidden Ones, a precursor to the Assassin Brotherhood.[3].
Trivia
- Tarharqa shares the same name as the Twenty-fifth Dynasty pharaoh of Egypt.
Gallery
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Bayek meeting Taharqa -
Sculpts of Taharqa -
Taharqa's Scarab symbol
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- The Hidden Ones (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Scarab's Sting
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Scarab's Lies
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – [[[Shadows of the Scarab]]