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'''A young emperor's life hangs in the balance, and only the [[Assassins|Brotherhood of Assassins]] can save him, in this action-packed historical adventure from the award-winning [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' universe]].'''<br><br>''[[Constantinople]], 867 – A murderous plot is afoot. Assisted by the [[Order of the Ancients]], the [[Basil I|emperor]] schemes to assassinate his son and throw the city into chaos. In response, the [[Hidden Ones]] have dispatched Assassin [[acolyte]] [[Hytham]] to join his mentor, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], to infiltrate the palace and foil the emperor's plan. But that is not his only mission... Hytham's brotherhood have entrusted him with uncovering where Basim's true loyalties lie and whether the [[master Assassin]]'s personal obsessions outweigh his sense of duty. For Hytham to succeed, he must tread carefully, for Constantinople is a city of shadows, and danger hides in all of them.''<ref name="Aconyte">{{Aconyte|url=/shop/assassins-creed-the-golden-city-by-jaleigh-johnson/|text=Assassin's Creed: The Golden City by Jaleigh Johnson|archivedate=20220903232716}}</ref> | '''A young emperor's life hangs in the balance, and only the [[Assassins|Brotherhood of Assassins]] can save him, in this action-packed historical adventure from the award-winning [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' universe]].'''<br><br>''[[Constantinople]], 867 – A murderous plot is afoot. Assisted by the [[Order of the Ancients]], the [[Basil I|emperor]] schemes to assassinate his son and throw the city into chaos. In response, the [[Hidden Ones]] have dispatched Assassin [[acolyte]] [[Hytham]] to join his mentor, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], to infiltrate the palace and foil the emperor's plan. But that is not his only mission... Hytham's brotherhood have entrusted him with uncovering where Basim's true loyalties lie and whether the [[master Assassin]]'s personal obsessions outweigh his sense of duty. For Hytham to succeed, he must tread carefully, for Constantinople is a city of shadows, and danger hides in all of them.''<ref name="Aconyte">{{Aconyte|url=/shop/assassins-creed-the-golden-city-by-jaleigh-johnson/|text=Assassin's Creed: The Golden City by Jaleigh Johnson|archivedate=20220903232716}}</ref> | ||
==Summary== | |||
===Chapter One=== | |||
Hytham takes in a peaceful sight of a sunrise illuminating the city of Constantinople as the [[Master Assassin]] Basim Ibn Ishaq comes towards his apprentice. Basim and Hytham talk about how the security of the city is an illusion. Instantly, Basim began their training. Basim hides in the mist while Hytham carefully acknowledges his surroundings. Within seconds, Hytham dodges Basim's attack but is later knocked down. Their sparring leads Hytham to an inclined muddy hill, right where Basim wants him. Fighting in the mud, Basim immediately stops the lesson and talks about the city's walls. | |||
Lecturing about the [[Attila the Hun]]'s impending attack on the city during Emperor [[Theodosius II]]'s reign, Basim details how both the emperor and his prefect [[Constantine Flavius]] were unimpressed by the workers' desire to rebuild their damaged walls. Basim recalls both men offered teams a section of wall and a grand prize, which led to the walls of tens years being reconstructed in a matter of months. Back to sparring, Hytham recalls his other mission of spying on Basim's true intentions within the Hidden Ones. However, his loss of focus leads Basim to win their match. Afterwards, they both discuss the information of the recently crowned Emperor Basil I being aided by the Order of the Ancients, who worked to control the city from the inside. Together, Basim and Hytham are tasked to root them out by any means possible. | |||
===Chapter Two=== | |||
'''''TBC''''' | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Assassin's Creed: The Golden City is a novel by Jaleigh Johnson. It was published by Aconyte Books in May 2023.
Publisher's summary
A young emperor's life hangs in the balance, and only the Brotherhood of Assassins can save him, in this action-packed historical adventure from the award-winning Assassin's Creed universe.
Constantinople, 867 – A murderous plot is afoot. Assisted by the Order of the Ancients, the emperor schemes to assassinate his son and throw the city into chaos. In response, the Hidden Ones have dispatched Assassin acolyte Hytham to join his mentor, Basim Ibn Ishaq, to infiltrate the palace and foil the emperor's plan. But that is not his only mission... Hytham's brotherhood have entrusted him with uncovering where Basim's true loyalties lie and whether the master Assassin's personal obsessions outweigh his sense of duty. For Hytham to succeed, he must tread carefully, for Constantinople is a city of shadows, and danger hides in all of them.[1]
Summary
Chapter One
Hytham takes in a peaceful sight of a sunrise illuminating the city of Constantinople as the Master Assassin Basim Ibn Ishaq comes towards his apprentice. Basim and Hytham talk about how the security of the city is an illusion. Instantly, Basim began their training. Basim hides in the mist while Hytham carefully acknowledges his surroundings. Within seconds, Hytham dodges Basim's attack but is later knocked down. Their sparring leads Hytham to an inclined muddy hill, right where Basim wants him. Fighting in the mud, Basim immediately stops the lesson and talks about the city's walls.
Lecturing about the Attila the Hun's impending attack on the city during Emperor Theodosius II's reign, Basim details how both the emperor and his prefect Constantine Flavius were unimpressed by the workers' desire to rebuild their damaged walls. Basim recalls both men offered teams a section of wall and a grand prize, which led to the walls of tens years being reconstructed in a matter of months. Back to sparring, Hytham recalls his other mission of spying on Basim's true intentions within the Hidden Ones. However, his loss of focus leads Basim to win their match. Afterwards, they both discuss the information of the recently crowned Emperor Basil I being aided by the Order of the Ancients, who worked to control the city from the inside. Together, Basim and Hytham are tasked to root them out by any means possible.
Chapter Two
TBC
Gallery
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