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The '''assassination of Genghis Khan''' was an event during the High Middle Ages in which [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad]], with the help of his family and the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Qulan Gal]], brought down and killed [[Genghis Khan]]. | The '''assassination of Genghis Khan''' was an event during the High Middle Ages in which the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassin]] [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad]], with the help of his [[Ibn-La'Ahad family|family]] and the [[Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins|Mongolian Assassin]] [[Qulan Gal]], brought down and killed [[Genghis Khan]]. | ||
==Journey to Mongolia== | ==Journey to Mongolia== | ||
{{Quote|Altaïr suspected that Genghis Khan's progress might have been helped by another artifact, similar to the Apple. Perhaps the Sword. He needed to establish whether this was the case, as well as to stop Khan's inexorable march.|Niccolò Polo | {{Quote|Altaïr suspected that Genghis Khan's progress might have been helped by another artifact, similar to the Apple. Perhaps the Sword. He needed to establish whether this was the case, as well as to stop Khan's inexorable march.|Niccolò Polo explaining Altaïr's motives to his brother Maffeo, 1257.|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}}Preparing for his trip to the East, the Levantine Assassins' [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] left the leadership of the Assassins in the joint hands of his son [[Sef Ibn-La'Ahad|Sef]] and close friend [[Malik Al-Sayf]] to fend off any affairs. From there, he journeyed with his wife [[Maria Thorpe|Maria]] and his son Darim from [[Masyaf]], traveling through [[Iran|Persia]], [[India]], and [[Mongol Empire|Mongolia]], eventually arriving at the Mongolian camp in [[Xingqing]] near Western Xia.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' – Chapter 50</ref> | ||
Throughout this journey, the Ibn-La'Ahad family had liaised with the Assassin Qulan Gal, with whom they eventually broke into the Mongolian camp where Khan was supposedly situated.<ref name="Reflections">''[[Assassin's Creed: Reflections]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Reflections 2|Issue #2]]</ref> During this time, Altaïr suspected that Genghis Khan possessed a [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex]], p. 29</ref> possibly a [[Swords of Eden|Sword]], with which he used to power his unstoppable march of the Mongol army.<ref name="TSC" /><ref name="Reflections" /> | |||
During this time, Altaïr suspected that Genghis Khan possessed a [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]], possibly a [[Swords of Eden|Sword]], which he used to power his unstoppable march of the Mongol army.<ref name="TSC" /><ref name="Reflections" /> | |||
==The assassination== | ==The assassination== | ||
While Altaïr and Qulan made their way through the Mongol tents, Darim located a vantage point not far from the camp, where he watched over the other Assassins. Moving through the heavily guarded area, the two relied on Darim to dispose of any [[Guards|guards]] that were about to raise the alarm, so that the they could safely reach Khan. | While Altaïr and Qulan made their way through the Mongol tents, Darim located a vantage point not far from the camp, where he watched over the other Assassins. Moving through the heavily guarded area, the two relied on Darim to dispose of any [[Guards|guards]] that were about to raise the alarm, so that the they could safely reach Khan. However, Altaïr almost alerted the Mongols to their presence; becoming unwary and clumsy with age, he let an enemy soldier sneak up on and wound him before Qulan Gal killed the guard.<ref name="Reflections" /> | ||
However, Altaïr almost alerted the Mongols to their presence; becoming unwary and clumsy with age, he let an enemy soldier sneak up on and wound him before Qulan Gal killed the guard | |||
Moments after, Qulan formulated a plan with Darim in order to flush Khan out of his tent and create an assassination opportunity. Khan, however, was already aware of the threat posed by the Assassins and tried to escape on [[horses|horseback]]. He was brought down first by Qulan, and then finished off by Darim.<ref name="Reflections" /> | Qulan escorted Altaïr out of the camp, bringing the Levantine [[Mentor]] to safety. Moments after, Qulan formulated a plan with Darim in order to flush Khan out of his tent and create an assassination opportunity. Khan, however, was already aware of the threat posed by the Assassins and tried to escape on [[horses|horseback]]. He was brought down first by Qulan, and then finished off by Darim.<ref name="Reflections" /> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1stm}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Reflections]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Reflections]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:15, 25 March 2024
- "[Me] and Qulan Gal had planned to infiltrate the Mongolian camp. It was said that Khan was there, too."
- ―Altaïr, reporting on the assassination.[src]
The assassination of Genghis Khan was an event during the High Middle Ages in which the Levantine Assassin Darim Ibn-La'Ahad, with the help of his family and the Mongolian Assassin Qulan Gal, brought down and killed Genghis Khan.
Journey to Mongolia
- "Altaïr suspected that Genghis Khan's progress might have been helped by another artifact, similar to the Apple. Perhaps the Sword. He needed to establish whether this was the case, as well as to stop Khan's inexorable march."
- ―Niccolò Polo explaining Altaïr's motives to his brother Maffeo, 1257.[src]
Preparing for his trip to the East, the Levantine Assassins' Mentor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad left the leadership of the Assassins in the joint hands of his son Sef and close friend Malik Al-Sayf to fend off any affairs. From there, he journeyed with his wife Maria and his son Darim from Masyaf, traveling through Persia, India, and Mongolia, eventually arriving at the Mongolian camp in Xingqing near Western Xia.[1]
Throughout this journey, the Ibn-La'Ahad family had liaised with the Assassin Qulan Gal, with whom they eventually broke into the Mongolian camp where Khan was supposedly situated.[2] During this time, Altaïr suspected that Genghis Khan possessed a Piece of Eden,[3] possibly a Sword, with which he used to power his unstoppable march of the Mongol army.[1][2]
The assassination
While Altaïr and Qulan made their way through the Mongol tents, Darim located a vantage point not far from the camp, where he watched over the other Assassins. Moving through the heavily guarded area, the two relied on Darim to dispose of any guards that were about to raise the alarm, so that the they could safely reach Khan. However, Altaïr almost alerted the Mongols to their presence; becoming unwary and clumsy with age, he let an enemy soldier sneak up on and wound him before Qulan Gal killed the guard.[2]
Qulan escorted Altaïr out of the camp, bringing the Levantine Mentor to safety. Moments after, Qulan formulated a plan with Darim in order to flush Khan out of his tent and create an assassination opportunity. Khan, however, was already aware of the threat posed by the Assassins and tried to escape on horseback. He was brought down first by Qulan, and then finished off by Darim.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Reflections (first appearance)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade – Chapter 50
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Reflections – Issue #2
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex, p. 29
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