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|name=Nirmala | |name=Nirmala | ||
|image=ACSH DB Nirmala.png | |image=ACSH DB Nirmala.png | ||
|birth=[[Java]]<ref name="Nirmala DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' – [[Database: Nirmala]]</ref> | |birth=[[Java]]<ref name="Nirmala DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' – [[Database: Nirmala]]</ref> | ||
|death=1580s<ref name="BuriedSecrets">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' – [[Buried Secrets]]</ref> | |death=1580s<br>[[Ōmi]], [[Japan]]<ref name="BuriedSecrets">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' – [[Buried Secrets]]</ref> | ||
|species=[[Human]] | |species=[[Human]] | ||
|database=[[Database: Nirmala|Nirmala]] | |database=[[Database: Nirmala|Nirmala]] | ||
|affiliates=[[Templars]] | |affiliates=[[Templars]]<br> | ||
*[[Black Cross]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Nirmala''' (died 1580s) was a [[Templars|Templar]] who held the position of [[Black Cross]] alongside her mentor [[Eamon Hathaway]]. | '''Nirmala''' (died 1580s) was a [[Templars|Templar]] who held the position of [[Black Cross]] alongside her mentor [[Eamon Hathaway]]. | ||
A native of [[Java]] in [[Southeast Asia]], Nirmala's home village was destroyed during a [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templar]] incursion. Despite being a child, Nirmala was able to eliminate two Order members before being subdued. Eamon, who was present during the incursion, recognized Nirmala's potential and took her under his wing. | A native of [[Java]] in [[Southeast Asia]], Nirmala's home village was destroyed during a [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templar]] incursion. Despite being a child, Nirmala was able to eliminate two Order members before being subdued. Eamon, who was present during the incursion, recognized Nirmala's potential and took her under his wing. | ||
Under the [[England|English]] Templar's tutelage, Nirmala joined the Order and worked her way up the ranks, | Under the [[England|English]] Templar's tutelage, Nirmala joined the Order and worked her way up the ranks, pleasantly surprising Hathaway's superiors who were initially skeptical of his decision but had come around to also confer upon Nirmala the rank of Black Cross. She then joined Eamon in his search for [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|vaults]] and [[Precursor relics|artifacts]], as well as her mentor's search for [[The Observatory]]. | ||
==Biography== | |||
===Joining the Templar Order=== | |||
In her youth, Nirmala watched as her village was decimated by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]]. Angered, she found an opportunity and killed two of the Order's soldiers before being apprehended. However, [[Black Cross]] [[Eamon Hathaway]] was impressed and offered her to train her under his tutelage. She accepted and soon worked her way up the ranks in the Order.<ref name="Nirmala DB"/> | |||
On 13 November 1578, Nirmala joined her mentor on their journey to [[China]] and came upon the [[Beijing]] Synod. Although they caught sight of [[Shao Jun]], they could not find an opportunity to kill her. However, they soon learned from a conversation between her and a scholar about a possible "[[Isu temple|temple]]" in [[Japan]]. Thus, Nirmala managed to seclude the scholar and kill him while Eamon recovered his notes about the symbols to find and hoped to find his goal: [[The Observatory]]. After some years under Eamon, her progress surprised other Templars, including the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order|Inner Sanctum]], who granted her the promotion of becoming a Black Cross.<ref name="DoubleCrossed">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' – [[Double-Crossed]]</ref> | |||
===Mission in Japan=== | |||
By 1582, Nirmala and Eamon soon found passage to [[Macau]] before finding captain [[Yang]] to take them to Japan. For a little more than two months, both Black Crosses secured their voyage, even dispatching of a [[Piracy|pirate]] attack with ease. When they neared Japan's coast, Yang crashed the ship on the shores of [[Iseji Trails]] in [[Kii]]. Nevertheless, Eamon and Nirmala made their way across the region and searched for any information about the temple.<ref name="DoubleCrossed"/> | |||
In [[Yuasa]], Nirmala held back as Eamon met and discussed with the locals, but attracted the attention of the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] members [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]], who were also the targets of the Templars,<ref name="A Disturbance in Kii">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' – [[A Disturbance in Kii]]</ref> due to the deaths of [[Nuno Caro]] and [[Duarte de Melo]].<ref name="Yasuke">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[My Name is Yasuke]]</ref><ref name="End of the Line">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[End of the Line (Shadows)|End of the Line]]</ref> After Eamon left them with an offer of being cordial and let him conduct his business, Nirmala knew that the pair would not agree to his terms and spied on them.<ref name="A Disturbance in Kii"/> | |||
Nirmala soon tracked them down and saw them [[Interrogation|interrogating]] Yang, after Naoe bested him in combat. When he revealed about the plans about the Observatory, Nirmala loosed an [[arrow]] and killed the captain. Being spotted, she tried to run but Naoe threw a ''[[kunai]]'' and wounded the Black Cross. Tracking her down, the pair came upon her holding a young [[Hana|girl]]'s [[Tsuyoshi|father]] hostage. While they tried to warn her not to kill him, Nirmala stabbed the man in the side before escaping while the pair came to aid the wounded man.<ref name="Black Tides">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' – [[Black Tides]]</ref> | |||
With the pair on their trail, Nirmala and her mentor continued on their investigation, which led them to meet with [[Kane]] and [[Kinu]], who unwittingly gave them information about the [[Wakasa Temple|secret temple]] in Wakasa, the riddle scrolls, and how Yasuke carried the keystone. As a gift, they were gifted a wooden [[elephant]]. They later tracked Naoe and Yasuke to the shores where they arrived. When Naoe dove into the waters to inspect for any clues, Nirmala used this opportunity and attacked Yasuke. However, Yasuke ultimately disarmed her and held by the throat. Fortunately, Eamon joined her and then fought against the [[samurai]]. Wearing him down, they managed to severely wound him before taking the keystone from him. Before Eamon could kill him, Nirmala convinced him to leave Yasuke for dead as a distraction. Agreeing, Eamon left with Nirmala for the temple.<ref name="DoubleCrossed"/> | |||
====Death==== | |||
Finding all the glyphs, Nirmala joined her mentor and opened the [[Temple (Isu)|temple]]. Inside, they investigated the vault and found a statue of [[Kassandra]], of whom Eamon knew about. While Nirmala saw the room full of trash, Eamon looked further and pushed the statue down. Noticing a keyhole, he used the keystone and opened a secret compartment. With this revelation, both Black Crosses headed down, further into the temple. While investigating, Nirmala sensed something off. Soon, she caught sight of Naoe and her fellow Kakushiba ''ikki'' member [[Rufino]]. Thus, she stayed to engage while Eamon pursued his lead.<ref name="BuriedSecrets"/> | |||
Giving them a chase, Nirmala managed to have Naoe engage her by herself. Fighting against the ''[[Ninja|shinobi]]'', she called out for Eamon but was bested by her. Losing her ''yari'', Eamon soon joined her while she asked if he found the Observatory. Angry, he stated it was not here and that their real goal is clean up the mess in front of them. Together, they fought against Naoe and overwhelmed her. On her knees, Eamon readied his sword to execute Naoe but Yasuke appeared and rushed him to the ground.<ref name="BuriedSecrets"/> | |||
Surprised of Yasuke's survival, Nirmala nearly killed Naoe but was shot by Rufino. Still standing strong, Nirmala threatened Rufino but was instantly killed by Naoe. Bleeding out, she was held by Eamon before succumbing to her wounds. In response, Eamon donned his true attire and attacked both Naoe and Yasuke. However, he was ultimately killed as well, ending the Black Crosses' goals of finding the Observatory. Afterwards, the trio left the temple after acquiring Nirmala's [[Queen Cobra|''katana'']], [[Nirmala's Headwrap|headwrap]], and her [[Nirmala's Robes|robes]] from her personal effects.<ref name="BuriedSecrets"/> | |||
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Nirmala (died 1580s) was a Templar who held the position of Black Cross alongside her mentor Eamon Hathaway.
A native of Java in Southeast Asia, Nirmala's home village was destroyed during a British Templar incursion. Despite being a child, Nirmala was able to eliminate two Order members before being subdued. Eamon, who was present during the incursion, recognized Nirmala's potential and took her under his wing.
Under the English Templar's tutelage, Nirmala joined the Order and worked her way up the ranks, pleasantly surprising Hathaway's superiors who were initially skeptical of his decision but had come around to also confer upon Nirmala the rank of Black Cross. She then joined Eamon in his search for Isu vaults and artifacts, as well as her mentor's search for The Observatory.
Biography
Joining the Templar Order
In her youth, Nirmala watched as her village was decimated by the British Templars. Angered, she found an opportunity and killed two of the Order's soldiers before being apprehended. However, Black Cross Eamon Hathaway was impressed and offered her to train her under his tutelage. She accepted and soon worked her way up the ranks in the Order.[1]
On 13 November 1578, Nirmala joined her mentor on their journey to China and came upon the Beijing Synod. Although they caught sight of Shao Jun, they could not find an opportunity to kill her. However, they soon learned from a conversation between her and a scholar about a possible "temple" in Japan. Thus, Nirmala managed to seclude the scholar and kill him while Eamon recovered his notes about the symbols to find and hoped to find his goal: The Observatory. After some years under Eamon, her progress surprised other Templars, including the Inner Sanctum, who granted her the promotion of becoming a Black Cross.[3]
Mission in Japan
By 1582, Nirmala and Eamon soon found passage to Macau before finding captain Yang to take them to Japan. For a little more than two months, both Black Crosses secured their voyage, even dispatching of a pirate attack with ease. When they neared Japan's coast, Yang crashed the ship on the shores of Iseji Trails in Kii. Nevertheless, Eamon and Nirmala made their way across the region and searched for any information about the temple.[3]
In Yuasa, Nirmala held back as Eamon met and discussed with the locals, but attracted the attention of the Kakushiba ikki members Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke, who were also the targets of the Templars,[4] due to the deaths of Nuno Caro and Duarte de Melo.[5][6] After Eamon left them with an offer of being cordial and let him conduct his business, Nirmala knew that the pair would not agree to his terms and spied on them.[4]
Nirmala soon tracked them down and saw them interrogating Yang, after Naoe bested him in combat. When he revealed about the plans about the Observatory, Nirmala loosed an arrow and killed the captain. Being spotted, she tried to run but Naoe threw a kunai and wounded the Black Cross. Tracking her down, the pair came upon her holding a young girl's father hostage. While they tried to warn her not to kill him, Nirmala stabbed the man in the side before escaping while the pair came to aid the wounded man.[7]
With the pair on their trail, Nirmala and her mentor continued on their investigation, which led them to meet with Kane and Kinu, who unwittingly gave them information about the secret temple in Wakasa, the riddle scrolls, and how Yasuke carried the keystone. As a gift, they were gifted a wooden elephant. They later tracked Naoe and Yasuke to the shores where they arrived. When Naoe dove into the waters to inspect for any clues, Nirmala used this opportunity and attacked Yasuke. However, Yasuke ultimately disarmed her and held by the throat. Fortunately, Eamon joined her and then fought against the samurai. Wearing him down, they managed to severely wound him before taking the keystone from him. Before Eamon could kill him, Nirmala convinced him to leave Yasuke for dead as a distraction. Agreeing, Eamon left with Nirmala for the temple.[3]
Death
Finding all the glyphs, Nirmala joined her mentor and opened the temple. Inside, they investigated the vault and found a statue of Kassandra, of whom Eamon knew about. While Nirmala saw the room full of trash, Eamon looked further and pushed the statue down. Noticing a keyhole, he used the keystone and opened a secret compartment. With this revelation, both Black Crosses headed down, further into the temple. While investigating, Nirmala sensed something off. Soon, she caught sight of Naoe and her fellow Kakushiba ikki member Rufino. Thus, she stayed to engage while Eamon pursued his lead.[2]
Giving them a chase, Nirmala managed to have Naoe engage her by herself. Fighting against the shinobi, she called out for Eamon but was bested by her. Losing her yari, Eamon soon joined her while she asked if he found the Observatory. Angry, he stated it was not here and that their real goal is clean up the mess in front of them. Together, they fought against Naoe and overwhelmed her. On her knees, Eamon readied his sword to execute Naoe but Yasuke appeared and rushed him to the ground.[2]
Surprised of Yasuke's survival, Nirmala nearly killed Naoe but was shot by Rufino. Still standing strong, Nirmala threatened Rufino but was instantly killed by Naoe. Bleeding out, she was held by Eamon before succumbing to her wounds. In response, Eamon donned his true attire and attacked both Naoe and Yasuke. However, he was ultimately killed as well, ending the Black Crosses' goals of finding the Observatory. Afterwards, the trio left the temple after acquiring Nirmala's katana, headwrap, and her robes from her personal effects.[2]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – Database: Nirmala
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – Buried Secrets
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – Double-Crossed
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – A Disturbance in Kii
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – My Name is Yasuke
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – End of the Line
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – Black Tides