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'''Xex''' was a loan shark active in the early 9th century. | '''Xex''' was a {{Wiki|loan shark}} active in the early 9th century. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Around 810, Xex lent [[Maryam]] some money to help her start her mobile [[brothel]], along with other wealthy benefactors, though she did not pay him back in full, keeping him as a silent partner for the political passage he granted her and her employees, guaranteeing a certain level of protection for them and a consistent payout for him.<ref name="Chapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' – Chapter Twelve - The Silk Road, 822</ref> In 823, with the interest in that loan being enough to trap Maryam with no way to clear it, Xex decided to start running the caravan along with other loan sharks. Around the same time, the [[Mongolia]]n [[merchant]] [[Bogd]] was also in high debt with Xex, who threatened the man for repayment or risk his three wives being cycled into the brothel. Bogd, however, received an offer for enough money to pay his debts by an [[Roshan|anonymous benefactor]] on the condition that he released his youngest wife, [[Masha]], which he complied with.<ref name="Chapter 14">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' – Chapter Fourteen - Tabriz, 823</ref> | Around 810, Xex lent [[Maryam]] some money to help her start her mobile [[brothel]], along with other wealthy benefactors, though she did not pay him back in full, keeping him as a silent partner for the political passage he granted her and her employees, guaranteeing a certain level of protection for them and a consistent payout for him.<ref name="Chapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' – Chapter Twelve - The Silk Road, 822</ref> In 823, with the interest in that loan being enough to trap Maryam with no way to clear it, Xex decided to start running the caravan along with other loan sharks. Around the same time, the [[Mongolia]]n [[merchant]] [[Bogd]] was also in high debt with Xex, who threatened the man for repayment or risk his three wives being cycled into the brothel. Bogd, however, received an offer for enough money to pay his debts by an [[Roshan|anonymous benefactor]] on the condition that he released his youngest wife, [[Masha]], which he complied with.<ref name="Chapter 14">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' – Chapter Fourteen - Tabriz, 823</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Xex is a character created for and introduced in the 2023 novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' written by [[Maria Lewis]]. | |||
===Etymology=== | |||
The word ''[[wikt:xex|xex]]'' is a {{Wiki|Bouyei language|Bouyei}} word meaning "to buy", alternatively the {{Wiki|Yazghulami language|Yazghulami}} ''xex'' "water". | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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They call me many things: Murderer. Cutthroat. Thief. But you may call me Xex. This article is about a subject that lacks an official name and is known only by its nickname, title, or alias. |
Xex was a loan shark active in the early 9th century.
Biography
Around 810, Xex lent Maryam some money to help her start her mobile brothel, along with other wealthy benefactors, though she did not pay him back in full, keeping him as a silent partner for the political passage he granted her and her employees, guaranteeing a certain level of protection for them and a consistent payout for him.[1] In 823, with the interest in that loan being enough to trap Maryam with no way to clear it, Xex decided to start running the caravan along with other loan sharks. Around the same time, the Mongolian merchant Bogd was also in high debt with Xex, who threatened the man for repayment or risk his three wives being cycled into the brothel. Bogd, however, received an offer for enough money to pay his debts by an anonymous benefactor on the condition that he released his youngest wife, Masha, which he complied with.[2]
Behind the scenes
Xex is a character created for and introduced in the 2023 novel Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One written by Maria Lewis.
Etymology
The word xex is a Bouyei word meaning "to buy", alternatively the Yazghulami xex "water".
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One – Chapter Twelve - The Silk Road, 822
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One – Chapter Fourteen - Tabriz, 823
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