William of Montferrat

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William of Montferrat

Faction: Crusader

William of Montferrat is the fifth target ordered by Al Mualim for Altaïr to assassinate. He is found in the rich district of Acre.

Description

William serves King Richard as Regent Lord of Acre, and spends most of his time training and preparing his men for the "coming war". However, few of his soldiers have actually been sent to join Richard at Arsuf, leading people to wonder what "war" he's referring to.

William always demands the best from his men, and is quick to point out flaws, while being reluctant to give praise. He is often shouting, and rarely sounds happy. He is also set in the belief that might makes right, and spends countless hours training his men.

Death

William of Montferrat was assassinated within his personal quarters located in the Kings Citadel, shortly after a visit from King Richard of England, giving Altaïr the opportunity he needed to get close enough to kill him. The assassin managed to stealthily penetrate into the lord's citadel fortress, and quickly put an end to his life. After observing William and Richards heated discussion safely under the cloak of the noble crowd Altaïr pierces the fortress in search of his assassination target. Finally coming to a cornered keep a small fortress within a fortress Altaïr listens as William belittles his men with razor barbed insults intended on encouaraging them for better performance and stronger sense of duty. Silently approaching and skillfully eliminating archers, Altaïr finally is within position to strike. Remaining highly intune with the surrounding enviornment, Altaïr patiently watches and waits for William to perfectly position himself for his own unsuspecting death, As William continued his speech and slowly paced toward the scaffold, Altaïr with the speed and gentleness of the wind quickly dropped onto it, focused on his target and his vital spot to strike, and before anyone even began to take notice of the impending danger leaped into Williams direction his Hidden Blade fully extended, as William slightly took notice to the descending White Eagle assassin it was too late, for by the time he realized it he was already being forced onto his back and throat being punctured severely by the assassins steel Hidden Blade, resulting in instant death. Williams public assassination is recorded as the fifth Major-Public-Figure to be publicly assassinated and makes his death the official second within Acre.

Inspiration

He is based off the real life William V, Marquess of Montferrat, who died in 1191. (Not Conrad of Montferrat (1140-1192), who was William's son)