|description=''Basim must investigate the robbers' activities in the hope that this leads him closer to Ishaq.''
|description=''[[Basim ibn Ishaq|Basim]] must investigate the [[Robbers of Al-Ula|robbers]]' activities in the hope that this leads him closer to [[Ishaq ibn Khalid|Ishaq]].''
|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''
|type=Main
|type=Main
|reward=
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==Description==
==Description==
Basim arrives at the old town's market to gather information on his father's location.
Basim arrived at the [[Al-Ula|old town]]'s market to gather information on his [[Ishaq ibn Khalid|father]]'s location.
==Dialogue==
==Dialogue==
Basim reached [[AlUla Market]], hoping to find clues of his father's whereabouts.
Basim reached [[AlUla Market]], hoping to find clues of his father's whereabouts.
*'''Basim:''' ''Surely this is the market Nimlot spoke of.''
*'''Basim:''' ''Surely this is the market Nimlot spoke of.''
The market was bustling with people, [[tailor|tailors]], [[blacksmith|blacksmiths]], and [[Trader|traders]]. One of them even had a logbook that described the prices.
The market was bustling with people, [[tailor|tailors]], [[blacksmith|blacksmiths]], and traders. One merchant had a price logbook that he read.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Merchant Logbook
|Title=Merchant Logbook
|Text=80 dirhams per crate / Incense - 120<br>dirhams per bag / Set 2 bags aside<br>for the merchant from {{Wiki|Medina|Yatrib}}}}
|Text=80 [[dirham]]s per crate / Incense - 120 dirhams per bag / Set 2 bags aside for the merchant from {{Wiki|Medina|Yatrib}}}}
A merchant who got Basim's attention called him out.
A female merchant who got Basim's attention called to him.
*'''Merchant:''' ''Please, behold the wares I have on offer. Take a look. I promise you will find my wares most inviting.''
*'''Merchant:''' ''Please, behold the wares I have on offer. Take a look. I promise you will find my wares most inviting.''
*'''Basim:''' ''What a splendid market you have here. Treasures at every turn!''
*'''Basim:''' ''What a splendid market you have here. Treasures at every turn!''
*'''Merchant:''' ''We do our best, though it cannot compare to Baghdad.''
*'''Merchant:''' ''We do our best, though it cannot compare to [[Baghdad]].''
*'''Basim:''' ''I am glad of it. I came here to escape Baghdad, if only for a while.''
*'''Basim:''' ''I am glad of it. I came here to escape Baghdad, if only for a while.''
*'''Merchant:''' ''In that case, you will find AlUla offers much to discover. Still, we harbor our share of shadows...''
*'''Merchant:''' ''In that case, you will find AlUla offers much to discover. Still, we harbor our share of shadows...''
*'''Basim:''' ''Such as?''
*'''Basim:''' ''Such as?''
*'''Merchant:''' ''Venture beyond that path with caution... They say it leads to the black heart of this market, where ugly desires find purchase.''
*'''Merchant:''' ''Venture beyond that path with caution... They say it leads to the black heart of this market, where ugly desires find purchase.''
As the merchant explained to Basim the danger lurking in the city, he caughts up to one of the robbers speaking to a citizen. Basim decided to follow him.
As the merchant explained to Basim of the city's lurking danger, he saw a [[Robbers of Al-Ula|robber]] speaking to a [[Turkic Army|Caliphal guard]]. Basim decided to follow him.
*'''Basim:''' ''His garb mirrors that of the robbers I met earlier. I must follow him.''
*'''Basim:''' ''His garb mirrors that of the robbers I met earlier. I must follow him.''
As he got closer to his target using the abilities he acquired during his training with the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Hidden Ones]], Basim wondered if the robber was carrying something of value.
Quietly stalking after his target, Basim wondered if the robber carried something of value.
*'''Basim:''' ''Perhaps I should check his pockets for any clues...''
*'''Basim:''' ''Perhaps I should [[Pickpocketing|check his pockets]] for any clues...''
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Basim successfully carried out the theft.=
|-|Basim successfully carried out the theft.=
*'''Basim:''' ''It is a list of hidden spots where the robbers keep their weapons. There are many... even inside the [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]].''
*'''Basim:''' ''It is a list of hidden spots where the robbers keep their weapons. There are many... even inside the [[Musa ibn Nusayr Fort]].''
Out of the blue, some [[Turkic Army|Caliph guards]] called out the robber and tried to arrest him. The robber made his escape.
Suddenly, more Caliphal [[Soldier|guards]] called out to the robber and tried to arrest him, only for him to flee.
*'''Guard:''' ''Stop right there, dog!''
*'''Guard:''' ''Stop right there, [[dog]]!''
*'''Guard 2:''' ''Do not let him get away!''
*'''Guard 2:''' ''Do not let him get away!''
*'''Basim:''' ''What is happening over there?''
*'''Basim:''' ''What is happening over there?''
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|-|Basim failed the theft.=
|-|Basim failed the theft.=
*'''Robber:''' ''Off with you!''
*'''Robber:''' ''Off with you!''
The robber catched Basim impromptu and tried to escape. As he ran after him, some [[Turkic Army|Caliph guards]] joined the pursuit.
The robber caught Basim in the act and tried to escape. As Basim ran after him, some [[Turkic Army|Caliph guards]] joined the pursuit.
</tabber>
</tabber>
*'''Basim:''' ''I cannot let them get to him first. My only chance to question him depends on it!''
*'''Basim:''' ''I cannot let them get to him first. My only chance to question him depends on it!''
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Basim followed the robber to a dark alley.
Basim followed the robber to a dark alley.
|-|Basim lost the target.=
|-|Basim lost the target.=
*'''Basim:''' ''I was not swift enough. Enkidu, will you help me again, friend?''
*'''Basim:''' ''I was not swift enough. [[Enkidu]], will you help me again, friend?''
With Enkidu's help, Basim tracked the robber and the guards who pursuit him to a dark alley. He followed as fast as he could and met the robber.
With Enkidu's help, Basim tracked the robber and pursuing guards to a dark alley. He followed as fast as he could and caught up with them.
</tabber>
</tabber>
The bandit was cornered and the guards were also waiting there. As they approached, they struck Basim instead. As he passed out, the last the Hidden One could see was the scarred face of an unknown man.
The guards reached them seconds later, only for one to [[Fist|punch]] Basim in the head instead of help detain the robber. As he passed out, the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] saw the scarred face of an [['Abis|unknown man]] staring down at him.
==Outcome==
==Outcome==
Led into an ambush, Basim was captured by the robbers and sent to Musa ibn Nusayr fort.
Led into an ambush, Basim was captured by the robbers and sent to Musa ibn Nusayr [[fort]].
==References==
==References==
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The robber caught Basim in the act and tried to escape. As Basim ran after him, some Caliph guards joined the pursuit.
Basim:I cannot let them get to him first. My only chance to question him depends on it!
Basim followed the robber to a dark alley.
Basim:I was not swift enough. Enkidu, will you help me again, friend?
With Enkidu's help, Basim tracked the robber and pursuing guards to a dark alley. He followed as fast as he could and caught up with them.
The guards reached them seconds later, only for one to punch Basim in the head instead of help detain the robber. As he passed out, the Hidden One saw the scarred face of an unknown man staring down at him.
Outcome
Led into an ambush, Basim was captured by the robbers and sent to Musa ibn Nusayr fort.