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==History== | ==History== | ||
By the 15th century, Calicut had become a major trading hub for exotic spices and was ruled by a monarch known as the {{Wiki|Zamorin|Samoothiri}}. The [[Assassins]] established a [[ | By the 15th century, Calicut had become a major trading hub for exotic spices and was ruled by a monarch known as the {{Wiki|Zamorin|Samoothiri}}. The [[Assassins]] established a [[Assassin Guild|guild]] there to keep an eye on the harbor and the rulers who had taken an interest in India.<ref name="Hunted PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)|Contracts]]: "Hunted"</ref><ref name="Hunted ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Contracts (Italian Brotherhood)#Calicut|Contracts]]: "Hunted"</ref> | ||
[[Manuel I of Portugal]], | One such ruler, [[Manuel I of Portugal]], was influenced by the [[Templars|Templar Order]] and the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)|Contracts]]: "A Fleeting Chance"</ref> and sent [[Pedro Álvares Cabral]] to Calicut with a fleet. It became clear that the Portuguese soldiers were not in Calicut for the spices, but to find and destroy the local Assassin Guild. The [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] leader [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] sent [[Assassin apprentice|recruits]] to assist the guild, and the Assassins started razing the Portuguese shops and storehouses.<ref name="Hunted PL"/><ref name="Hunted ACB"/> | ||
In the chaos that followed, the Assassins poisoned Cabral's most important soldiers, resulting in their death within minutes. Out of the thirteen ships that had traveled to Calicut, only four managed to sail back to Portugal. Through interrogation, the Assassins discovered that Manuel had indeed been after them and even knew the location of their | In the chaos that followed, the Assassins poisoned Cabral's most important soldiers, resulting in their death within minutes. Out of the thirteen ships that had traveled to Calicut, only four managed to sail back to Portugal. Through interrogation, the Assassins later discovered that Manuel had indeed been after them and even knew the location of their guild.<ref name="Hunted PL"/><ref name="Hunted ACB"/> | ||
When he learned of the Assassins' actions, Manuel sent [[Vasco da Gama]] to | When he learned of the Assassins' actions, Manuel sent [[Vasco da Gama]] to Calicut with a fleet of 800 men. The Assassins tried to evacuate the city, but the [[Civilian|citizens]] would not listen. Upon Gama's arrival, he demanded the expulsion of all [[Islam|Muslims]], knowing how much violence this would bring.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)|Contracts]]: "Vanishing Act"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Contracts (Italian Brotherhood)#Calicut|Contracts]]: "Vanishing Act"</ref> | ||
The Assassins called upon the citizens to obtain clothes and | The Assassins called upon the citizens to obtain clothes and planned an attack on the Portuguese captains. Knowing that stealth would not be effective in this situation, they attacked the [[Soldier|guards]] and stabbed each one multiple times, sending a clear message to Portugal. Ultimately, Manuel lost his grip over Calicut, allowing the Assassins to continue operating in the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)|Contracts]]: "Insidious"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Contracts (Italian Brotherhood)#Calicut|Contracts]]: "Insidious"</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Revision as of 03:50, 6 May 2026
Calicut is a city located in the state of Kerala, India.
History
By the 15th century, Calicut had become a major trading hub for exotic spices and was ruled by a monarch known as the Samoothiri. The Assassins established a guild there to keep an eye on the harbor and the rulers who had taken an interest in India.[1][2]
One such ruler, Manuel I of Portugal, was influenced by the Templar Order and the Borgia,[3] and sent Pedro Álvares Cabral to Calicut with a fleet. It became clear that the Portuguese soldiers were not in Calicut for the spices, but to find and destroy the local Assassin Guild. The Italian Assassin leader Ezio Auditore da Firenze sent recruits to assist the guild, and the Assassins started razing the Portuguese shops and storehouses.[1][2]
In the chaos that followed, the Assassins poisoned Cabral's most important soldiers, resulting in their death within minutes. Out of the thirteen ships that had traveled to Calicut, only four managed to sail back to Portugal. Through interrogation, the Assassins later discovered that Manuel had indeed been after them and even knew the location of their guild.[1][2]
When he learned of the Assassins' actions, Manuel sent Vasco da Gama to Calicut with a fleet of 800 men. The Assassins tried to evacuate the city, but the citizens would not listen. Upon Gama's arrival, he demanded the expulsion of all Muslims, knowing how much violence this would bring.[4][5]
The Assassins called upon the citizens to obtain clothes and planned an attack on the Portuguese captains. Knowing that stealth would not be effective in this situation, they attacked the guards and stabbed each one multiple times, sending a clear message to Portugal. Ultimately, Manuel lost his grip over Calicut, allowing the Assassins to continue operating in the city.[6][7]
Gallery
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Calicut during the day -
Cabral's fleet
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned in Database entry only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Contracts: "Hunted"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Contracts: "Hunted"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Contracts: "A Fleeting Chance"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Contracts: "Vanishing Act"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Contracts: "Vanishing Act"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Contracts: "Insidious"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Contracts: "Insidious"