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|name = Byzantines | |name = Byzantines | ||
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|headquarters = [[Constantinople]] | |headquarters = [[Constantinople]] | ||
|locations = | |locations = | ||
|related = [[Roman Empire|Romans]]<br>[[Templars]] | |related = [[Roman Empire|Romans]]<br>[[Templars]]<br>[[Assassins]] | ||
|religion = [[wikipedia:Religion in ancient Rome|Roman paganism]] until 391, [[wikipedia:Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodox Christianity]] tolerated after the [[wikipedia:Edict of Milan|Edict of Milan]] in 313 and [[wikipedia:State church of the Roman Empire|state religion]] after 380. | |religion = [[wikipedia:Religion in ancient Rome|Roman paganism]] until 391, [[wikipedia:Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodox Christianity]] tolerated after the [[wikipedia:Edict of Milan|Edict of Milan]] in 313, and [[wikipedia:State church of the Roman Empire|state religion]] after 380. | ||
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|formed = 330 | |formed = 330 | ||
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|notable = [[Manuel Palaeologos]]<br>[[Leandros]]<ref name="Revelations Single-player Demo">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | |notable = [[Manuel Palaeologos]]<br>[[Leandros]]<ref name="Revelations Single-player Demo">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
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The '''Byzantines''' the predominantly Greek-speaking citizens and supporters of the [[wikipedia:Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Empire]]. | The '''Byzantines''' were the predominantly Greek-speaking citizens and supporters of the [[wikipedia:Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Empire]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | ===Templar infiltration=== | ||
During the early 16th century after the [[Templars]] were driven from [[Italy]] by the [[Assassins]] | During the early 16th century after the [[Templars]] were driven from [[Italy]] by the [[Assassins]], the Templars were able to seize control of the remnants of the Byzantines. Now in control of the Byzantine remnants, the Templars set up their primary headquarters at [[Cappadocia]]. The Byzantine then aimed to uproot the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] and take control of [[Constantinople]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
===Masyaf=== | |||
Eventually, the Templars | Eventually, the Templars became aware of the five [[Seals of Altaïr|seals]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. Therefore, many Byzantine soldiers went to [[Masyaf]] with their Templar masters in an attempt to recover the seals. The Byzantine soldiers were able to recover at least one of the five seals, which was later kept by their commander and member of the Templar Order, [[Leandros]]. However, eventually the seal was stolen by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]], who also sought all five seals and assassinated Leandros.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
===Constantinople=== | |||
As the Templars plotted to overthrow the Ottomans, many Byzantine soldiers were present in Constantinople | As the Templars plotted to overthrow the Ottomans, many Byzantine soldiers were present in Constantinople circa 1511. These soldiers rivalled the [[Constantinople Assassins Guild]], and at one point, a group of soldiers attacked the [[Galata District]], though were driven away by Assassins. The Byzantine remnants were able to secure several strongholds across Constantinople as their Templar leaders plotted against the Ottomans. However, the Assassins took the strongholds for themselves and converted them into [[Assassin Dens]], and at some point, Ezio Auditore infiltrated Cappadocia.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 21:45, 25 October 2011
The Byzantines were the predominantly Greek-speaking citizens and supporters of the Byzantine Empire.
History
Templar infiltration
During the early 16th century after the Templars were driven from Italy by the Assassins, the Templars were able to seize control of the remnants of the Byzantines. Now in control of the Byzantine remnants, the Templars set up their primary headquarters at Cappadocia. The Byzantine then aimed to uproot the Ottomans and take control of Constantinople.[2]
Masyaf
Eventually, the Templars became aware of the five seals of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. Therefore, many Byzantine soldiers went to Masyaf with their Templar masters in an attempt to recover the seals. The Byzantine soldiers were able to recover at least one of the five seals, which was later kept by their commander and member of the Templar Order, Leandros. However, eventually the seal was stolen by Ezio Auditore, who also sought all five seals and assassinated Leandros.[2]
Constantinople
As the Templars plotted to overthrow the Ottomans, many Byzantine soldiers were present in Constantinople circa 1511. These soldiers rivalled the Constantinople Assassins Guild, and at one point, a group of soldiers attacked the Galata District, though were driven away by Assassins. The Byzantine remnants were able to secure several strongholds across Constantinople as their Templar leaders plotted against the Ottomans. However, the Assassins took the strongholds for themselves and converted them into Assassin Dens, and at some point, Ezio Auditore infiltrated Cappadocia.[2]
Gallery
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Byzantine soldiers with one of their Templar masters, Leandros.
References
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