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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
=== Battle aboard Sun's gambling ship === | |||
{{Dialogue2|Liu Qing|It sits ill with me that Sun has us meeting aboard a ship. There will be scant routes of escape if we're to be ambushed.|Xue Yan|True. You never were much of a swimmer. |That's not what I meant.|Xue Yan mocking Liu Qing, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 33}} | |||
In 1725, Xue Yan and Liu Qing accompanied Xiao Han to a [[Sun's floating gambling hall|floating gambling hall]] in [[Macau]] owned by Xiao Han's uncle [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]] to follow up on a lead on an [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|site]] in {{Wiki|Indochina}}. When Sun revealed his intention to surrender the [[Piece of Eden|artifact]] located there to the [[Qing dynasty|Qing Emperor]], Xiao Han and his Assassins drew arms and prepared to attack Sun and his [[Soldier|guards]].<ref name="FT 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 34|Episode 34]]</ref> | In 1725, Xue Yan and Liu Qing accompanied Xiao Han to a [[Sun's floating gambling hall|floating gambling hall]] in [[Macau]] owned by Xiao Han's uncle [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]] to follow up on a lead on an [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|site]] in {{Wiki|Indochina}}. When Sun revealed his intention to surrender the [[Piece of Eden|artifact]] located there to the [[Qing dynasty|Qing Emperor]], Xiao Han and his Assassins drew arms and prepared to attack Sun and his [[Soldier|guards]].<ref name="FT 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 34|Episode 34]]</ref> | ||
While Xiao Han chased after Sun, both Xue Yan and Liu Qing fended off his men and the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]]'s [[ninja]] in his service.<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35|Episode 35]]</ref> As Liu Qing fought Saito, Xue Yan attempted to provide cover with her [[crossbow]] but was forced to dispatch more of Sun's men who arrived as reinforcements. The chaos eventually allowed Sun to recover the sea log in Xiao Han's possession and he soon fled with his reinforcements. Seeing this, Xue Yan and Liu Qing followed their leader to pursue Sun and recover the sea log.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36|Episode 36]]</ref> | While Xiao Han chased after Sun, both Xue Yan and Liu Qing fended off his men and the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]]'s [[ninja]] in his service.<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35|Episode 35]]</ref> As Liu Qing fought Saito, Xue Yan attempted to provide cover with her [[crossbow]] but was forced to dispatch more of Sun's men who arrived as reinforcements. The chaos eventually allowed Sun to recover the sea log in Xiao Han's possession and he soon fled with his reinforcements. Seeing this, Xue Yan and Liu Qing followed their leader to pursue Sun and recover the sea log.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36|Episode 36]]</ref> | ||
[[File:ACFT - Edward fighting Xue Yan.png|left|thumb|Xue Yan fighting Edward]] | |||
During their pursuit of Sun, Xue Yan and Liu Qing were attacked by the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]], who was also attempting to retrieve the sea log. The two Assassins briefly fought Edward to buy Xiao Han enough time to catch up to Sun and kill him. After Xiao Han retrieved the log from Sun's body, it was stolen by Edward, who disagreed with the Mentor's plan to use the Isu artifact in [[Angkor]] to overthrow the [[Qing dynasty]].<ref name="FT 38">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 38|Episode 38]]</ref> | During their pursuit of Sun, Xue Yan and Liu Qing were attacked by the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]], who was also attempting to retrieve the sea log. The two Assassins briefly fought Edward to buy Xiao Han enough time to catch up to Sun and kill him. After Xiao Han retrieved the log from Sun's body, it was stolen by Edward, who disagreed with the Mentor's plan to use the Isu artifact in [[Angkor]] to overthrow the [[Qing dynasty]].<ref name="FT 38">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 38|Episode 38]]</ref> | ||
Seeing that the British Assassin could not be reasoned with, Xiao Han declared him an enemy of the Chinese Brotherhood as Xue Yan and Liu Qing arrived and surrounded Edward. Before anything could happen, however, they all witnessed the gambling ship being bombarded with [[cannon]] fire by [[Jeong]].<ref name="FT 38" /> | Seeing that the British Assassin could not be reasoned with, Xiao Han declared him an enemy of the Chinese Brotherhood as Xue Yan and Liu Qing arrived and surrounded Edward. Before anything could happen, however, they all witnessed the gambling ship being bombarded with [[cannon]] fire by [[Jeong]].<ref name="FT 38" /> Xiao Han used this distraction to snatch the sea log back from Edward and he warned him to stay out of the Chinese Brotherhood's way before leaving with Xue Yan and Liu Qing.<ref name="FT 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39|Episode 39]]</ref> | ||
=== Alliance with Lee === | |||
The following morning, Xue Yan, Liu Qing and Xiao Han approached Jeong as the admiral and their crew were investigating the wreckage of Sun's gambling den to confirm his death. Jeong initially pointed their [[Flintlock Pistol|pistol]] at the Assassins, but after Xiao Han revealed that he had acquired the sea log sought by Jeong's patron [[Lee Huiyin]], the admiral agreed to grant them an audience with her.<ref name="FT 39" /> | |||
== Personality and traits == | == Personality and traits == | ||
Xue Yan was a dedicated Assassin who followed her Mentor's every order and, like Xiao Han, sought to see the Chinese Brotherhood restored to its former strength after decades of oppression under the Qing dynasty. She occasionally engaged in banter with Liu Qing, at one point taking the opportunity to mock her fellow Assassin's allegedly poor swimming skills.<ref name="FT 33">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 33|Episode 33]]</ref> | Xue Yan was a dedicated Assassin who followed her Mentor's every order and, like Xiao Han, sought to see the Chinese Brotherhood restored to its former strength after decades of oppression under the Qing dynasty. She occasionally engaged in banter with Liu Qing, at one point taking the opportunity to mock her fellow Assassin's allegedly poor swimming skills.<ref name="FT 33">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 33|Episode 33]]</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180" spacing="small"> | ||
ACFT Xue Yan closeup.png|Close-up of Xue Yan | ACFT Xue Yan closeup.png|Close-up of Xue Yan | ||
File:ACFT - Chinese Assassins being led to Sun.png|Xue Yan and her fellow Assassins being led to Sun | File:ACFT - Chinese Assassins being led to Sun.png|Xue Yan and her fellow Assassins being led to Sun | ||
File:ACFT - 18th century Chinese Assassins.png|Xue Yan with her fellow Assassins | File:ACFT - 18th century Chinese Assassins.png|Xue Yan with her fellow Assassins | ||
File:ACFT - Xue Yan aiming her crossbow.png|Xue Yan aiming her crossbow | File:ACFT - Xue Yan aiming her crossbow.png|Xue Yan aiming her crossbow | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Xue Yan was a Chinese Assassin who served under the Mentor Xiao Han alongside Liu Qing in the early 18th century.
Biography
Battle aboard Sun's gambling ship
In 1725, Xue Yan and Liu Qing accompanied Xiao Han to a floating gambling hall in Macau owned by Xiao Han's uncle Sun to follow up on a lead on an Isu site in Indochina. When Sun revealed his intention to surrender the artifact located there to the Qing Emperor, Xiao Han and his Assassins drew arms and prepared to attack Sun and his guards.[1]
While Xiao Han chased after Sun, both Xue Yan and Liu Qing fended off his men and the Templar Shimazu Saito's ninja in his service.[2] As Liu Qing fought Saito, Xue Yan attempted to provide cover with her crossbow but was forced to dispatch more of Sun's men who arrived as reinforcements. The chaos eventually allowed Sun to recover the sea log in Xiao Han's possession and he soon fled with his reinforcements. Seeing this, Xue Yan and Liu Qing followed their leader to pursue Sun and recover the sea log.[3]
During their pursuit of Sun, Xue Yan and Liu Qing were attacked by the British Assassin Edward Kenway, who was also attempting to retrieve the sea log. The two Assassins briefly fought Edward to buy Xiao Han enough time to catch up to Sun and kill him. After Xiao Han retrieved the log from Sun's body, it was stolen by Edward, who disagreed with the Mentor's plan to use the Isu artifact in Angkor to overthrow the Qing dynasty.[4]
Seeing that the British Assassin could not be reasoned with, Xiao Han declared him an enemy of the Chinese Brotherhood as Xue Yan and Liu Qing arrived and surrounded Edward. Before anything could happen, however, they all witnessed the gambling ship being bombarded with cannon fire by Jeong.[4] Xiao Han used this distraction to snatch the sea log back from Edward and he warned him to stay out of the Chinese Brotherhood's way before leaving with Xue Yan and Liu Qing.[5]
Alliance with Lee
The following morning, Xue Yan, Liu Qing and Xiao Han approached Jeong as the admiral and their crew were investigating the wreckage of Sun's gambling den to confirm his death. Jeong initially pointed their pistol at the Assassins, but after Xiao Han revealed that he had acquired the sea log sought by Jeong's patron Lee Huiyin, the admiral agreed to grant them an audience with her.[5]
Personality and traits
Xue Yan was a dedicated Assassin who followed her Mentor's every order and, like Xiao Han, sought to see the Chinese Brotherhood restored to its former strength after decades of oppression under the Qing dynasty. She occasionally engaged in banter with Liu Qing, at one point taking the opportunity to mock her fellow Assassin's allegedly poor swimming skills.[6]
Equipment and skills
Extremely quick and light on her feet, Xue Yan specialized in ranged weaponry unlike her fellow Assassins. She had mastered her weapon of choice, the crossbow, being able to fire multiple bolts in rapid succession and with pinpoint accuracy to take out large groups of enemies.[2] Despite this, she struggled to provide cover fire to Liu Qing while the latter was dueling Shimazu Saito, as the two were too close for Xue Yan to get a clear shot on Saito.[3]
In addition to her crossbow, Xue Yan also wielded a pair of deer horn knives, which she utilized effectively in combat against Edward Kenway.[4]
Gallery
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Close-up of Xue Yan -
Xue Yan and her fellow Assassins being led to Sun -
Xue Yan with her fellow Assassins -
Xue Yan aiming her crossbow
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 34
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 35
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 36
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 38
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 39
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 33