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|name = Azar | |name=Azar | ||
|native = | |native= | ||
|image = ACV WoTD Azar Fullbody render.png | |image=ACV WoTD Azar Fullbody render.png | ||
|birth = | |birth= | ||
|death = | |death= | ||
|species=[[Human]] | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |database=[[Database: Azar|Azar]] | ||
|database = [[Database: Azar|Azar]] | |affiliates=[[Uí Ímair]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Uí Ímair]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Azar''' was a [[Iran|Persian]] [[merchant]] who operated in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]] during the city's occupation by the [[Vikings]] in the 9th century. | '''Azar''' was a [[Iran|Persian]] [[merchant]] who operated in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]] during the city's occupation by the [[Vikings]] in the 9th century. Originally from the Persian city of [[Shiraz]], Azar was vital in assisting King [[Bárid mac Ímair]] in his vision to develop and turn [[Dublin]] into a prosperous and important trading post in the 9th century. | ||
Originally from the Persian city of [[Shiraz]], Azar was vital in assisting King [[Bárid mac Ímair]] in his vision to develop and turn [[Dublin]] into a prosperous and important trading post in the 9th century. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Azar was born into a wealthy family in Shiraz, a city in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]]. Showing a natural and shrewd talent for commerce and trade, her father placed his growing commerce business in her hands. With the commerce industry being heavily dominated by men, Azar decided to adopt a masculine name and mannerism which eventually led to the discovery that she was gender fluid. As per her wish, Azar's friends continued to feminine pronouns while her family's wealth and influence protected her from much scrutiny.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Database: Azar]]</ref> | Azar was born into a wealthy family in Shiraz, a city in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]]. Showing a natural and shrewd talent for commerce and trade, her father placed his growing commerce business in her hands. With the commerce industry being heavily dominated by men, Azar decided to adopt a masculine name and mannerism which eventually led to the discovery that she was gender fluid. As per her wish, Azar's friends continued to feminine pronouns while her family's wealth and influence protected her from much scrutiny.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Database: Azar]]</ref> | ||
Around this time, Azar came to work alongside [[Konstantinos]], | Around this time, Azar came to work alongside her father's former friend [[Konstantinos]], who became her business partner. In time, however, Konstantinos grew power hungry and greedy. Seeking to claim the family business for himself, he had Azar's family killed. While she managed to escape to safety, she lost an eye in the process.<ref name="ACV">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids''</ref> | ||
===Service under Bárid=== | ===Service under Bárid=== | ||
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Azar fled from Persia and travelled north and westward towards [[Europe]]. After wounding up in the Ireland, Azar entered the services of Bárid mac Ímair, the King of Dublin who also had a passion for trade and commerce, and sought to turn Dublin into a prosperous trading settlement. Becoming his most trusted advisor, Azar was tasked to establish trade with the various kingdoms and empires throughout the known world.<ref name="ACV" /> | Azar fled from Persia and travelled north and westward towards [[Europe]]. After wounding up in the Ireland, Azar entered the services of Bárid mac Ímair, the King of Dublin who also had a passion for trade and commerce, and sought to turn Dublin into a prosperous trading settlement. Becoming his most trusted advisor, Azar was tasked to establish trade with the various kingdoms and empires throughout the known world.<ref name="ACV" /> | ||
Around 879, Azar made contact with the [[Hidden One]] [[Hytham]], who was based in the [[Norsemen|Norse]] settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Ledecestrescire]], [[England]]. This also led to the discovery that the settlement's ''[[jarl]]skona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was a long-lost cousin of Bárid's. Azar was thus sent by Bárid to establish a trading post in the settlement, as well as to send an invitation to Eivor to invite her to Ireland.<ref name="Irish Trade">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Irish Trade]]</ref> | Around 879, Azar made contact with the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Hytham]], who was based in the [[Norsemen|Norse]] settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Ledecestrescire]], [[England]]. This also led to the discovery that the settlement's ''[[jarl]]skona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] was a long-lost cousin of Bárid's. Azar was thus sent by Bárid to establish a trading post in the settlement, as well as to send an invitation to Eivor to invite her to Ireland.<ref name="Irish Trade">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Irish Trade]]</ref> | ||
Making her way to [[England]], Azar's ship was stalled by a blockade placed at the mouth of the [[River Nene|Nene River]]. She was thus forced to leave her boat eventually found her way to Ravensthorpe's docks. Upon arriving at the docks, Azar was greeted by Eivor and, not knowing of Eivor's identity, asked for Hytham's whereabouts. Hytham arrived shortly thereafter and Azar was thus introduced to Eivor, learning of her position as the settlement's ''jarlskona''. She informed Eivor of Bárid's invitation to Ireland though the ''jarlskona'' was not aware of Bárid's position in Ireland. Regardless, Eivor assisted the merchant in eliminating the blockade, while Azar remained in the settlement to settle down and search for Bárid's invitation letter.<ref name="Irish Trade" /> | Making her way to [[England]], Azar's ship was stalled by a blockade placed at the mouth of the [[River Nene|Nene River]]. She was thus forced to leave her boat eventually found her way to Ravensthorpe's docks. Upon arriving at the docks, Azar was greeted by Eivor and, not knowing of Eivor's identity, asked for Hytham's whereabouts. Hytham arrived shortly thereafter and Azar was thus introduced to Eivor, learning of her position as the settlement's ''jarlskona''. She informed Eivor of Bárid's invitation to Ireland though the ''jarlskona'' was not aware of Bárid's position in Ireland. Regardless, Eivor assisted the merchant in eliminating the blockade, while Azar remained in the settlement to settle down and search for Bárid's invitation letter.<ref name="Irish Trade" /> | ||
After the blockade was cleared and the trading post was built, Azar presented Eivor with a letter from Bárid, whom the latter recognized as her long-lost cousin she had lost contact with. Eivor agreed to join Azar to travel to Ireland to meet Bárid and thus the two departed on Eivor's [[longship]], the ''[[Sea-Chariot]]''.<ref name="Irish Adventure">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Irish Adventure]]</ref> | After the blockade was cleared and the trading post was built, Azar presented Eivor with a letter from Bárid, whom the latter recognized as her long-lost cousin she had lost contact with. Eivor agreed to join Azar to travel to Ireland to meet Bárid and thus the two departed on Eivor's [[longship]], the ''[[Sea-Chariot]]''.<ref name="Irish Adventure">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Irish Adventure]]</ref> | ||
[[File:ACV Blood Bond 19.png|thumb|250px|Azar discussing Thorstein's threat with Eivor and Bárid ]] | [[File:ACV Blood Bond 19.png|thumb|250px|Azar discussing Thorstein's threat with Eivor and Bárid ]] | ||
Once they arrived in Dublin, | Once they arrived in Dublin, Bárid met them at the docks and welcomed his cousin. While walking towards his party at the [[King's Hall]], Azar first went to her shop and check on her workload. Afterwards, she attended the party and witnessed a young [[Sichfrith]]'s spectacle and upfront disrespect towards his father. Once the party ended, she was the last one drinking until she met both Eivor and Bárid, who had just survived an attack by [[Thorstein the Red]]'s men. Advising Bárid, she insisted to enlist Eivor's help in the matter, which made him reluctantly agree.<ref name="BloodBond">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Blood Bond]]</ref> | ||
===Building Dublin's trade=== | ===Building Dublin's trade=== | ||
[[File:ACV Rathdown Buildup 1.png|thumb|250px|left|Azar discussing with Eivor plans to get gifts for Flann's coronation]] | [[File:ACV Rathdown Buildup 1.png|thumb|250px|left|Azar discussing with Eivor plans to get gifts for Flann's coronation]] | ||
Azar soon met with Eivor as they discussed about finding a gift for [[Flann Sinna]]'s coronation as High King. She acquired the trade post [[Rathdown]] but asked Eivor to clear it of its intruding smugglers. After Eivor re-established Rathdown, Azar traded the spices for the [[fur]]s Eivor received from the liberated trade post. She also informed the '' | Azar soon met with Eivor as they discussed about finding a gift for [[Flann Sinna]]'s coronation as {{Wiki|High King of Ireland|High King}}. She acquired the trade post [[Rathdown]] but asked Eivor to clear it of its intruding [[Smuggling|smugglers]]. After Eivor re-established Rathdown, Azar traded the spices for the [[fur]]s Eivor received from the liberated trade post. She also informed the ''jarlskona'' of the other abandoned trade posts around Ireland.<ref name="Rathdown">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Rathdown Build Up]]</ref> | ||
Through Eivor's travels, the abandoned trading posts in Ireland were revitalized as they connected to Azar's shop, where she took care of their respective traded goods. At the shop, Azar let Eivor know of trade relationships between Dublin and other oversea countries, which gave tasks to Eivor to fulfill with Dublin's newfound wares. In doing so, both she and Eivor gradually built up Dublin's recognizance as a trade center.<ref name="Dublin">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Dublin's Reach]]</ref> | Through Eivor's travels, the abandoned trading posts in Ireland were revitalized as they connected to Azar's shop, where she took care of their respective traded goods. At the shop, Azar let Eivor know of trade relationships between Dublin and other oversea countries, which gave tasks to Eivor to fulfill with Dublin's newfound wares. In doing so, both she and Eivor gradually built up Dublin's recognizance as a trade center.<ref name="Dublin">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[Dublin's Reach]]</ref> | ||
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===Revenge=== | ===Revenge=== | ||
After making Dublin a major trade port, Azar | After making Dublin a major trade port, Azar met with Eivor again, as she had been informed that Konstantinos had arrived on Dublin's shores. Wanting revenge, she accepted Eivor's offer to help and kill the traitor, though Azar stipulated that she instead wanted Konstantinos apprehended alive. Once Eivor brought a restrained Konstantinos to Azar's shop, Azar requested to be alone with her former business partner in order to torture him. Afterwards, Azar finally killed him and disposed of his remains among [[pig]]s.<ref name="AnEyeforanEye">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids'' – [[An Eye for an Eye (Valhalla)|An Eye for an Eye]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 01:50, 2 November 2024
Azar was a Persian merchant who operated in Dublin, Ireland during the city's occupation by the Vikings in the 9th century. Originally from the Persian city of Shiraz, Azar was vital in assisting King Bárid mac Ímair in his vision to develop and turn Dublin into a prosperous and important trading post in the 9th century.
Biography
Early life
Azar was born into a wealthy family in Shiraz, a city in the Abbasid Caliphate. Showing a natural and shrewd talent for commerce and trade, her father placed his growing commerce business in her hands. With the commerce industry being heavily dominated by men, Azar decided to adopt a masculine name and mannerism which eventually led to the discovery that she was gender fluid. As per her wish, Azar's friends continued to feminine pronouns while her family's wealth and influence protected her from much scrutiny.[1]
Around this time, Azar came to work alongside her father's former friend Konstantinos, who became her business partner. In time, however, Konstantinos grew power hungry and greedy. Seeking to claim the family business for himself, he had Azar's family killed. While she managed to escape to safety, she lost an eye in the process.[2]
Service under Bárid
Azar fled from Persia and travelled north and westward towards Europe. After wounding up in the Ireland, Azar entered the services of Bárid mac Ímair, the King of Dublin who also had a passion for trade and commerce, and sought to turn Dublin into a prosperous trading settlement. Becoming his most trusted advisor, Azar was tasked to establish trade with the various kingdoms and empires throughout the known world.[2]
Around 879, Azar made contact with the Hidden One Hytham, who was based in the Norse settlement of Ravensthorpe in Ledecestrescire, England. This also led to the discovery that the settlement's jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir was a long-lost cousin of Bárid's. Azar was thus sent by Bárid to establish a trading post in the settlement, as well as to send an invitation to Eivor to invite her to Ireland.[3]
Making her way to England, Azar's ship was stalled by a blockade placed at the mouth of the Nene River. She was thus forced to leave her boat eventually found her way to Ravensthorpe's docks. Upon arriving at the docks, Azar was greeted by Eivor and, not knowing of Eivor's identity, asked for Hytham's whereabouts. Hytham arrived shortly thereafter and Azar was thus introduced to Eivor, learning of her position as the settlement's jarlskona. She informed Eivor of Bárid's invitation to Ireland though the jarlskona was not aware of Bárid's position in Ireland. Regardless, Eivor assisted the merchant in eliminating the blockade, while Azar remained in the settlement to settle down and search for Bárid's invitation letter.[3]
After the blockade was cleared and the trading post was built, Azar presented Eivor with a letter from Bárid, whom the latter recognized as her long-lost cousin she had lost contact with. Eivor agreed to join Azar to travel to Ireland to meet Bárid and thus the two departed on Eivor's longship, the Sea-Chariot.[4]
Once they arrived in Dublin, Bárid met them at the docks and welcomed his cousin. While walking towards his party at the King's Hall, Azar first went to her shop and check on her workload. Afterwards, she attended the party and witnessed a young Sichfrith's spectacle and upfront disrespect towards his father. Once the party ended, she was the last one drinking until she met both Eivor and Bárid, who had just survived an attack by Thorstein the Red's men. Advising Bárid, she insisted to enlist Eivor's help in the matter, which made him reluctantly agree.[5]
Building Dublin's trade
Azar soon met with Eivor as they discussed about finding a gift for Flann Sinna's coronation as High King. She acquired the trade post Rathdown but asked Eivor to clear it of its intruding smugglers. After Eivor re-established Rathdown, Azar traded the spices for the furs Eivor received from the liberated trade post. She also informed the jarlskona of the other abandoned trade posts around Ireland.[6]
Through Eivor's travels, the abandoned trading posts in Ireland were revitalized as they connected to Azar's shop, where she took care of their respective traded goods. At the shop, Azar let Eivor know of trade relationships between Dublin and other oversea countries, which gave tasks to Eivor to fulfill with Dublin's newfound wares. In doing so, both she and Eivor gradually built up Dublin's recognizance as a trade center.[7]
Working under Sichfrith
In 881, Azar found herself working under the new King of Dublin, Sichfrith, who was mourning his father's death and seeking vengeance against Abbot Eogan mac Cartaigh. She informed both Sichfrith and Eivor that his incoming weapons were held by one of the Children of Danu's Lords, "The Seed," as she later went back to her work.[8]
Revenge
After making Dublin a major trade port, Azar met with Eivor again, as she had been informed that Konstantinos had arrived on Dublin's shores. Wanting revenge, she accepted Eivor's offer to help and kill the traitor, though Azar stipulated that she instead wanted Konstantinos apprehended alive. Once Eivor brought a restrained Konstantinos to Azar's shop, Azar requested to be alone with her former business partner in order to torture him. Afterwards, Azar finally killed him and disposed of his remains among pigs.[9]
Gallery
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Azar in the Database -
Concept art of Azar -
Portrait -
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Azar trading with Eivor -
Azar at Ravensthorpe's docks
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids (first appearance)
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Database: Azar
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Irish Trade
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Irish Adventure
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Blood Bond
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Rathdown Build Up
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Dublin's Reach
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – The Wages of War
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – An Eye for an Eye