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Artaxerxes' father and grandfather were close allies of the [[Order of the Ancients]], a powerful organization who aided in their conquests and expansions.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade]]'' – [[Shadow of a Legend]]</ref> After Xerxes was assassinated in 465 BCE, Artaxerxes ascended the throne as Emperor. Xerxes' assassin [[Darius]], who feared he would be manipulated by the Order as well, plotted his assassination. However, the attempt was halted by Darius' close friend and [[Iran|Persian]] elite, [[Amorges]], who joined the Order and called for the guards. As a result, Artaxerxes' life was spared and Darius was forced to flee Persia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''Legacy of the First Blade'' – [[Protector of Persia]]</ref> | |||
Artaxerxes' [[Hystaspes|brother]] later plotted to overthrow him, and hired Darius to assassinate Artaxerxes via poison. Artaxerxes managed to escape, though he did lose his sight in the process, and fled Persia. He travelled to [[Greece]] where he sought refuge in the city of [[Megara]], [[Megaris]].<ref name="The Blind King">'' | Early in his reign as a child king, Artaxerxes befriended [[Themistokles]], a former [[Athens|Athenian]] general who had been [[ostracization|ostracized]] and fled to Persia, early in his reign. Themistokles tutored the young king and told him many stories of the wonders of Greece; before Themistokles death, Artxerxes promised his tutor that he would see each of the great landmarks he had been told about. | ||
Artaxerxes' [[Hystaspes|brother]] later plotted to overthrow him, and hired Darius to assassinate Artaxerxes via poison. Artaxerxes managed to escape, though he did lose his sight in the process, and fled Persia. He travelled to [[Greece]] where he sought refuge in the city of [[Megara]], [[Megaris]].<ref name="The Blind King">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Blind King]]</ref> | |||
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Artaxerxes I of Persia, known simply as Artaxerxes during his exile, was King of the Achaemenid Empire and Pharaoh of Egypt during the 5th century BCE. The son of Xerxes I, he succeeded his father after his assassination in 465 BCE by Darius.
Biography
Artaxerxes' father and grandfather were close allies of the Order of the Ancients, a powerful organization who aided in their conquests and expansions.[1] After Xerxes was assassinated in 465 BCE, Artaxerxes ascended the throne as Emperor. Xerxes' assassin Darius, who feared he would be manipulated by the Order as well, plotted his assassination. However, the attempt was halted by Darius' close friend and Persian elite, Amorges, who joined the Order and called for the guards. As a result, Artaxerxes' life was spared and Darius was forced to flee Persia.[2]
Early in his reign as a child king, Artaxerxes befriended Themistokles, a former Athenian general who had been ostracized and fled to Persia, early in his reign. Themistokles tutored the young king and told him many stories of the wonders of Greece; before Themistokles death, Artxerxes promised his tutor that he would see each of the great landmarks he had been told about.
Artaxerxes' brother later plotted to overthrow him, and hired Darius to assassinate Artaxerxes via poison. Artaxerxes managed to escape, though he did lose his sight in the process, and fled Persia. He travelled to Greece where he sought refuge in the city of Megara, Megaris.[3]
Trivia
- Historically, Artaxerxes I died in 424 BCE in the city of Susa.
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Legacy of the First Blade (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade – Shadow of a Legend
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade – Protector of Persia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Blind King