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[[File:ACMirage_Alamut_IsuPrision.jpg|thumb|250px|View of Loki's prision cell within Alamut Temple]]
[[File:ACMirage_Alamut_IsuPrision.jpg|thumb|250px|View of Loki's prision cell within Alamut Temple]]
The '''Alamut Temple''' was a small [[Temple (Isu)|Isu temple]] located beneath the [[Assassins]]' fortress in [[Alamut]]. Originally a prison, it was later used to store dozens of [[Memory Seals]].
The '''Alamut Temple''' was a small [[Temple (Isu)|Isu temple]] located beneath the [[Assassins]]' fortress in [[Alamut]]. Originally a prison, it was later used to store dozens of [[Memory Seals]].


==History ==
==History==
During the [[Isu Era]], the temple served as a prison for rogue [[Isu]]. One notable inmate was [[Loki]], who during his time there was subjected to intense psychological and physical torture. At some point, the temple was converted into a storage facility for Memory Seals, containing at least several dozens. Some of the seals held the recorded memories of the prison's inmates, including Loki.<ref name=":0">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' - [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref>  
During the [[Isu Era]], the temple served as a prison for rogue [[Isu]]. One notable inmate was [[Loki]], who during his time there was subjected to intense psychological and physical torture. At some point, the temple was converted into a storage facility for Memory Seals, containing at least several dozens. Some of the seals held the recorded memories of the prison's inmates, including Loki.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref>  


By the 9th century, the temple lay in ruins and all entrances had been blocked by debris with the exception of a single door, which required Isu DNA to open. After discovering the temple's ruins, the [[Hidden Ones]] established a camp around them to protect the site from the [[Order of the Ancients]]. Over time, this camp became the main headquarters of the Hidden Ones in the region, who began construction of a fortress above the ruins. At one point, the Hidden One [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]] looked for a way into the ancient temple, but was unable to find any.<ref name=":0" />  
By the 9th century, the temple lay in ruins and all entrances had been blocked by debris and natural rock formations, with the exception of a single door, which required Isu DNA to open. After discovering the temple's ruins, the [[Hidden Ones]] established a camp around them to protect the site from the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACM" /> Over time, this camp became the main headquarters of the Hidden Ones in the region, who began construction of a fortress above the ruins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref> At one point, the Hidden One [[Mentor]] [[Rayhan]] looked for a way into the ancient temple, but was unable to find any.<ref name="ACM" />


During the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], the [[Reborn Isu|reincarnation]] of Loki, sought to explore the temple to better understand his own nature, after being encouraged to do so by [[Qabiha]], the [[Templar leader|leader]] of the Order of the Ancients in [[Baghdad]], who had taken an interest in the temple herself. Although Basim's mentor [[Roshan]] killed Qabiha and warned her apprentice against investigating the temple,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' - [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Basim disobeyed her and traveled to Alamut amidst an attack by the [[Abbasid Caliphate]]'s military, whose protection of the Hidden Ones had expired.<ref name=":0" />  
[[File:ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 32.png|left|thumb|250x250px|Basim and [[Nehal]] inside the temple]]
In the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], the [[Reborn Isu|reincarnation]] of Loki, sought to explore the temple to better understand his own nature, after being encouraged to do so by [[Qabiha]], the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order of the Ancients, who had taken an interest in the temple herself. Although Basim's mentor [[Roshan]] killed Qabiha and warned her apprentice against investigating the temple,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> Basim disobeyed her and travelled to Alamut amidst an attack by the [[Tahirids]], who had ended their protection of Alamut due to a deal with the Order.<ref name="ACM" />  


Basim helped his fellow Hidden Ones fend off the attack before heading to temple entrance, where he was confronted by Roshan. The senior Hidden One tried to prevent him from entering due to fearing what the temple might awaken inside him, but was ultimately defeated by her former apprentice. Afterwards, Basim used his blood to open the temple door and explored its various chambers before eventually reaching the cell where Loki had once been held prisoner. This led Basim to regain the memories of his past life and ultimately embarce his nature as the reincarnation of Loki.<ref name=":0" />  
Basim helped his fellow Hidden Ones to fend off the attack before heading to the temple entrance, where he was confronted by Roshan. The senior Hidden One tried to prevent him from entering due to fearing what the temple might awaken inside him, but was ultimately defeated by her former apprentice. Afterwards, Basim used his blood to open the temple door and explored its various chambers before reaching the cell where Loki had once been held prisoner. This led Basim to regain the memories of his past life and ultimately embarce his nature as Loki's reincarnation.<ref name="ACM" />  


Sometime between 1228 and 1247, during his exile in Alamut, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]], was guided by his [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' – Chapter 55</ref> to the temple and claimed six of its Memory Seals, of which he later used five as the [[Masyaf Keys]] necessary to open the door to his [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|library]] beneath the fortress in [[Masyaf]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Revelations: Official Game Guide]]''</ref> The [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] would also explore the temple during the early 18th century.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "Lawrence of America"</ref>
Sometime between 1228 and 1247, during his exile in Alamut, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]], was guided by his [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]]<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' – Chapter 55</ref> to the temple and claimed six of its Memory Seals, of which he later used five as the [[Masyaf Keys|keys]] for his [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|library]] beneath the fortress of [[Masyaf]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Revelations: Official Game Guide]]''</ref> The [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] would also explore the temple around 1724.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "Lawrence of America"</ref><ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 2|Episode 2]]</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 17.png|The entrance to the temple
ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 31.png|The temple door activated
ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 33.png|Memory Seals stored within the temple
ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 34.png|Basim and Nehal exploring the temple
ACMir In Pursuit of Truth 36.png|One of the temple's cells, which used to house Loki
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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View of Loki's prision cell within Alamut Temple

The Alamut Temple was a small Isu temple located beneath the Assassins' fortress in Alamut. Originally a prison, it was later used to store dozens of Memory Seals.

History

During the Isu Era, the temple served as a prison for rogue Isu. One notable inmate was Loki, who during his time there was subjected to intense psychological and physical torture. At some point, the temple was converted into a storage facility for Memory Seals, containing at least several dozens. Some of the seals held the recorded memories of the prison's inmates, including Loki.[1]

By the 9th century, the temple lay in ruins and all entrances had been blocked by debris and natural rock formations, with the exception of a single door, which required Isu DNA to open. After discovering the temple's ruins, the Hidden Ones established a camp around them to protect the site from the Order of the Ancients.[1] Over time, this camp became the main headquarters of the Hidden Ones in the region, who began construction of a fortress above the ruins.[2] At one point, the Hidden One Mentor Rayhan looked for a way into the ancient temple, but was unable to find any.[1]

Basim and Nehal inside the temple

In the 860s, Basim Ibn Ishaq, the reincarnation of Loki, sought to explore the temple to better understand his own nature, after being encouraged to do so by Qabiha, the Ra's Al-Af'a of the Order of the Ancients, who had taken an interest in the temple herself. Although Basim's mentor Roshan killed Qabiha and warned her apprentice against investigating the temple,[3] Basim disobeyed her and travelled to Alamut amidst an attack by the Tahirids, who had ended their protection of Alamut due to a deal with the Order.[1]

Basim helped his fellow Hidden Ones to fend off the attack before heading to the temple entrance, where he was confronted by Roshan. The senior Hidden One tried to prevent him from entering due to fearing what the temple might awaken inside him, but was ultimately defeated by her former apprentice. Afterwards, Basim used his blood to open the temple door and explored its various chambers before reaching the cell where Loki had once been held prisoner. This led Basim to regain the memories of his past life and ultimately embarce his nature as Loki's reincarnation.[1]

Sometime between 1228 and 1247, during his exile in Alamut, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, was guided by his Apple of Eden[4] to the temple and claimed six of its Memory Seals, of which he later used five as the keys for his library beneath the fortress of Masyaf.[5] The British Assassin Edward Kenway would also explore the temple around 1724.[6][7]

Gallery

Appearances

References

fr:Temple souterrain d'Alamut zh:阿拉穆特神殿