The Mentor's Wake

The Mentor's Wake was a virtual representation of one of Ezio Auditore da Firenze's genetic memories, relived by Desmond Miles in 2012 through the Animus, in which a memory from Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was viewed.

Description

Having killed Al Mualim and retaken the Apple of Eden, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad carried the body of his former Mentor to be burned. The burning of the body caused an uproar, leading to Abbas Sofian taking the Apple.

Dialogue

Altaïr confronted by Abbas

Altaïr stood over Al Mualim's body as another Assassin entered.

• Assassin: Is it truly over? Is that sorcerer dead?
• Altaïr: He was no sorcerer. Just an ordinary man in command of illusions. Have you prepared the pyre?
• Assassin: I have, but... Altaïr... some of the men, will not stand for such a thing.
• Altaïr: Let me handle it.

Altaïr carried the body to the pyre, meanwhile conversing with the Assassin.

• Altaïr: Are you fit to travel?
• Assassin: Well enough, yes.
• Altaïr: I asked Malik to ride to Jerusalem with the news of Al Mualim's death. Would you ride to Acre and do the same?
• Assassin: Of course.

Altaïr encountered Abbas Sofian.

• Abbas: What has happened here?
• Altaïr: Our Mentor deceived us all. The Templars corrupted him.
• Abbas: Where is your proof?
• Altaïr: Walk with me, Abbas, and I will explain.
• Abbas: And if I find your answers wanting?
• Altaïr: I will talk until you are satisfied. Do you remember the artifact we recovered from Robert de Sable in Solomon's Temple?
• Abbas: The artifact you were sent to retrieve, but others delivered?
• Altaïr: Yes. It is a Templar tool, the Apple of Eden. It can conjure illusions and control men's minds. A deadly weapon.
• Abbas: And you believe Al Mualim fell under its spell?
• Altaïr: I do. Today he used the Apple to enslave Masyaf. You saw that for yourself.
• Abbas: I do not know what I saw.
• Altaïr: Listen, Abbas. The Apple is safe in Al Mualim's study. When I am finished here, I will show you all I know.

Altaïr and Abbas arguing while Al Mualim's pyre burns

Altaïr placed Al Mualim's body on the pyre and set it on fire.

• Abbas: Altaïr! No!
• Altaïr: I must know that he cannot return.
• Abbas: But this is not our way! To burn a man's body is forbidden!
• Citizen: Defiler!
• Altaïr: Hear me out! This body could be another one of Al Mualim's phantoms! I must be certain!
• Abbas: Lies! All your life you have made a mockery of our Creed! You bend the rules to suit your whims, while belittling and humiliating those around you!
• Citizen: Restrain him!
• Assassin: Did you not hear him? Al Mualim is bewitched!

Abbas threw Altaïr from the cliff, and a fight between Altaïr's supporters and his opponents ensued. Eventually, Abbas caught the attention by revealing himself with the Apple.

• Abbas: What did I tell you, Altaïr?

Abbas with the Apple of Eden in hand

• Altaïr: Abbas! Stop!
• Abbas: What did you think would happen when you murdered our beloved Mentor?
• Altaïr: You loved Al Mualim less than anyone! You blamed him for all your misfortune, even your father's suicide!
• Abbas: My father was a hero!
• Altaïr: This is not the time to quarrel over the past. We must decide what to do with that weapon!
• Abbas: Whatever this artifact is capable of, you are not worthy to wield it.
• Altaïr: No man is!
• Abbas: Ahhh, it IS beautiful, is it not?

Altaïr retrieving the Apple from Abbas

The Apple overtook Abbas and went out of control. Altaïr made his way to save Abbas.

• Abbas: Ah...
• Assassin: What was that? Are they dead?
• Abbas: F-forgive me... I did not know...

Altaïr turned to the Apple.

• Altaïr: Have you anything to teach us? Or will you lead us all to ruin?

Outcome

Altaïr burned Al Mualim's body, and saved Abbas from the Apple of Eden. Soon after, Altaïr would take control of the Assassin Order.

Trivia

• At certain points during the memory, Altaïr's sword could switch from his sword to a different sword.

Gallery

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  Altaïr carrying Al Mualim's body
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  Altaïr burning Al Mualim's body
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  Altaïr explaining his actions
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  Abbas questioning Altaïr
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  Abbas retreating to a tower
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  Altaïr fending off his attackers
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  The Apple controlling Abbas
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  Shockwaves from the tower
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  Altaïr reacquiring the Apple
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  Abbas apologizing
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  Altaïr questioning the Apple

Reference

• Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Assassin's Creed: Revelations memories
Main memories
Sequence 1: A Sort of Homecoming
The Hangman - A Narrow Escape - A Journal of Some Kind - A Hard Ride - The Wounded Eagle
Sequence 2: The Crossroads of the World
A Warm Welcome - Upgrade and Explore - The Hookblade - The View from Galata - Advanced Tactics - On the Defense - On the Attack
Sequence 3: Lost and Found
The Prisoner - The Sentinel, Part 1 - Guild Contracts - Bomb Crafting - A Familiar Face - The Yerebatan Cistern - Quid Pro Quo - The Mentor's Keeper - Curse of the Romani - The Sentinel, Part 2
Sequence 4: The Uncivil War
The Prince's Banquet - An Uneasy Meeting - The Fourth Part of the World - Signs and Symbols, Part I - Galata Tower - The Mentor's Wake
Sequence 5: Heir to the Empire
The Janissaries - The Arsenal Gates - Arsenal Infiltration - Portrait of a Lady - Signs and Symbols, Part II - The Forum of the Ox - A New Regime
Sequence 6: Fortune's Disfavor
Into the Shadows - Honor, Lost and Won - Bearer of Mixed Tidings - A Little Errand - Signs and Symbols, Part III - The Maiden's Tower - The Mentor's Return - Setting Sail
Sequence 7: Underworld
The Hidden City - The Spy Who Shunned Me - The Renegade - Decommissioned - Last of the Palaiologi - Escape - Passing the Torch
Sequence 8: The End of an Era
Discovery - The Exchange - End of the Road
Sequence 9: Revelations
A Homecoming - Lost Legacy - The Message
Secret locations
Hagia Sophia's Secret - The Impaler's Tomb
Citizen recruitment
The Brawler - The Pupil - The Avenger - The Acrobat - The Beggars - The Pickpocket
Master Assassin missions
The Deacon (Part 1 - Part 2) - The Trickster (Part 1 - Part 2) - The Champion (Part 1 - Part 2) - The Guardian (Part 1 - Part 2) - The Vizier (Part 1 - Part 2) - The Thespian (Part 1 - Part 2)
Faction HQ missions
Unfortunate Son - Loose Lips
Book quests
The Polo Symbols: Hippodrome - The Polo Symbols: Galata - The Polo Symbols: Arsenal - The Polo Symbols: Forum of the Ox - The Polo Symbols: Aqueduct - The Polo Symbols: Church I - The Polo Symbols: Church II
Piri Reis missions
Thunder - Smoke Screen - Cherry - Datura - Caltrops - Smoke Decoy - Sticky Situations - Tripwire
Desmond's Journey
Doubts - Training - Escape - Metropolis - Regret
The Lost Archive
The End Is Only the Beginning - The Order - Abstergo - The Mole - Bleeding Effect - The Truth - The End of the Line