- Basim: I need a moment to reflect.
- Roshan: Understood, but be quick. This is not an opportunity we can squander.
- Roshan: Basim. Have you gathered yourself?
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|location = [[Baghdad]], [[Abbasid Caliphate]]<br> | |location = [[Baghdad]], [[Abbasid Caliphate]]<br> | ||
[[Water Mill]], [[Wilderness]], Abbasid Caliphate | [[Water Mill]], [[Wilderness]], Abbasid Caliphate | ||
|date = | |date = 860s<ref>A time jump occurs during "[[Taking Flight]]". As such, it is unclear how much time Basim takes to complete his training, though this memory and the ones that follow must be placed before 867, the year in which ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Golden City]]'' takes place.</ref> | ||
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'''A Delicate Alliance''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] relived through the [[Animus]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> | '''A Delicate Alliance''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] relived through the [[Animus]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> | ||
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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
After Ali escaped from the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], Basim departed from the prison, fending off the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Caliphate]]'s [[Soldier|guards]]. | After Ali escaped from the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], Basim departed from the prison, fending off the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Caliphate]]'s [[Soldier|guards]]. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''The guards remain on high alert. Until I change that, I should not regroup with Ali. The risk is too great.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''The guards remain on high alert. Until I change that, I should not regroup with Ali. The risk is too great.'' | ||
After some time, Basim managed to lose his pursuers and reduce his notoriety. | After some time, Basim managed to lose his pursuers and reduce his notoriety. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Ali has gone and regrouped with the rebels. | |||
He made his way to the Water Mill in the [[Wilderness|northern outskirts]], where Roshan and the rebels awaited. | *'''Basim:''' ''Ali has gone and regrouped with the rebels. Roshan should be there by now as well.'' | ||
He made his way to the Water Mill in the [[Wilderness|northern outskirts]] of Baghdad, where Roshan and the rebels awaited. | |||
*'''Basim:''' ''This looks like the place. Now, where is Ali?'' | *'''Basim:''' ''This looks like the place. Now, where is Ali?'' | ||
He spotted Ali speaking to his men from atop a crate. | He spotted Ali speaking to his men from atop a crate. | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''It was through the might of [[Islam|Allah]] that I was destined to escape from the depths of that ghastly prison and return to you all, a roaring fire in my belly and a strength renewed.'' | *'''Ali:''' ''It was through the might of [[Islam|Allah]] that I was destined to escape from the depths of that ghastly prison and return to you all, a roaring fire in my belly and a strength renewed.'' | ||
[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 1.png|thumb|250px|Ali praising Basim for his rescue from the prison]] | |||
Ali saw Basim approaching nearby. | Ali saw Basim approaching nearby. | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''All credit where it is due. For this man came to my aid at my darkest hour. And from what I have heard I am not the only one.'' | |||
*'''Ali:''' ''All credit where it is due. For this man came to my aid at my darkest hour. And from what I have heard I am not [[Contact the Rebels|the only one]].'' | |||
The rebels cheered silently when Ali's praised Basim for his rescue. He got down from the crate. | The rebels cheered silently when Ali's praised Basim for his rescue. He got down from the crate. | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''I will pay a great tribute to you in a chronicle of our exploits. But we must first write the end of it. Come.'' | *'''Ali:''' ''I will pay a great tribute to you in a chronicle of our exploits. But we must first write the end of it. Come.'' | ||
The crowd dispersed while Basim and Ali entered the building behind them. Inside, Roshan was | |||
The crowd dispersed while Basim and Ali entered the building behind them. Inside, Roshan was examining a collection of documents over a table. She lifted her gaze and frowned at the sight of Ali before turning her attention back to the documents. As Ali closed the door behind them, Basim pulled his hood down. | |||
*'''Basim:''' ''I see you two have met.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''I see you two have met.'' | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''Only briefly. But the night is young and there is much to discuss. About what [[Assassins|you]] can procure for me.'' | *'''Ali:''' ''Only briefly. But the night is young and there is much to discuss. About what [[Assassins|you]] can procure for me.'' | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Our means are limited, but rest assured I will listen to your needs, Ali. Later.'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Our means are limited, but rest assured I will listen to your needs, Ali. Later.'' | ||
Ali's lively expression dimmed. | Ali's lively expression dimmed. | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Share what you know about [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob|Al-Ghul]] so that Basim may do what he's come here to do.'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Share what you know about [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob|Al-Ghul]] so that Basim may do what he's come here to do.'' | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''Yes, yes, yes... [[Assassin-Templar War|Your affairs]] before mine. But just this once.'' | *'''Ali:''' ''Yes, yes, yes... [[Assassin-Templar War|Your affairs]] before mine. But just this once.'' | ||
Ali handed Basim the | |||
Ali handed Basim the book he had collected from the guards quarters inside the Damascus Gate Prison. | |||
*'''Ali:''' ''Al-Ghul sends orders to the prison guards detailing where to dig around Baghdad. But it's not just prisoners he's using.'' | *'''Ali:''' ''Al-Ghul sends orders to the prison guards detailing where to dig around Baghdad. But it's not just prisoners he's using.'' | ||
[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 3.png|thumb|250px|Ali and the Hidden Ones discussing their findings]] | [[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 3.png|thumb|250px|Ali and the Hidden Ones discussing their findings]] | ||
Basim read the book, with Roshan beside him. | Basim read the book, with Roshan beside him. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''There is a promissory note for workers here. It looks like Al-Ghul arranges to purchase migrant laborers as well.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''There is a promissory note for workers here. It looks like Al-Ghul arranges to purchase migrant laborers as well.'' | ||
Roshan turned her back, thoughtful. | Roshan turned her back, thoughtful. | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Who in Baghdad could make those sorts of arrangements without raising suspicion?'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Who in Baghdad could make those sorts of arrangements without raising suspicion?'' | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''There is but one man. Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob. He runs Baghdad's [[Soap Boiler's District|soap mills]]. Finds paying work for foreign settlers. Most of them [[Iran|Persian]].'' | *'''Ali:''' ''There is but one man. Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob. He runs Baghdad's [[Soap Boiler's District|soap mills]]. Finds paying work for foreign settlers. Most of them [[Iran|Persian]].'' | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''So he forces these laborers into working his [[Northern Oasis|dig]] [[Excavation Site, Baghdad|sites]], all under the guise of providing them with a livelihood.'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''So he forces these laborers into working his [[Northern Oasis|dig]] [[Excavation Site, Baghdad|sites]], all under the guise of providing them with a livelihood.'' | ||
As they were talking, Ali's second-in-command [[Beshi]] rushed into the room, appearing injured. | As they were talking, Ali's second-in-command [[Beshi]] rushed into the room, appearing injured. | ||
*'''Beshi:''' (labored breathing) | *'''Beshi:''' (labored breathing) | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''Beshi!'' | *'''Ali:''' ''Beshi!'' | ||
Beshi sat down behind a cabinet to rest, with Ali and Basim kneeling close to him. | Beshi sat down behind a cabinet to rest, with Ali and Basim kneeling close to him. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''He tracked down one of Al-Ghul's dig sites. Posed as a prisoner. What happened?'' | *'''Basim:''' ''He tracked down one of Al-Ghul's dig sites. Posed as a prisoner. What happened?'' | ||
*'''Beshi:''' ''The search turned up nothing. But that did not stop the guards from trying to silence us. I cracked one's skull and fled. I doubt the others were as lucky.'' | *'''Beshi:''' ''The search turned up nothing. But that did not stop the guards from trying to silence us. I cracked one's skull and fled. I doubt the others were as lucky.'' | ||
Ali stood up in anger. | Ali stood up in anger. | ||
[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 4.png|thumb|250px|An injured Beshi revealing his findings]] | [[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 4.png|thumb|250px|An injured Beshi revealing his findings]] | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''A foolish thing to do with nothing to show for it.'' | *'''Ali:''' ''A foolish thing to do with nothing to show for it.'' | ||
*'''Beshi:''' ''Not nothing. Al-Ghul will be at the [[caravanserai]]. I overheard the guards talking.'' | *'''Beshi:''' ''Not nothing. Al-Ghul will be at the [[caravanserai]]. I overheard the guards talking.'' | ||
Basim stood up as well. | Basim stood up as well. | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Of course... [[Merchant]]s from all over stop [[Caravanserai, Baghdad|there]] to rest. If Mas'ood is buying migrant workers, it is likely the caravanserai is where he conducts his affairs. What does he look like?'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Of course... [[Merchant]]s from all over stop [[Caravanserai, Baghdad|there]] to rest. If Mas'ood is buying migrant workers, it is likely the caravanserai is where he conducts his affairs. What does he look like?'' | ||
Beshi stood up, having regained his strength. | Beshi stood up, having regained his strength. | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''He is a large man. Favors adornments like [[Precious stone|jewels]] and [[silk]]s [[Silk Road|from]] the [[Asia|East]].'' | *'''Ali:''' ''He is a large man. Favors adornments like [[Precious stone|jewels]] and [[silk]]s [[Silk Road|from]] the [[Asia|East]].'' | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Then he will be hard to miss. It is time, Basim.'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Then he will be hard to miss. It is time, Basim.'' | ||
Ali approached the [[Master Assassin]]. | Ali approached the [[Master Assassin]]. | ||
*'''Ali:''' ''What is your plan?'' | *'''Ali:''' ''What is your plan?'' | ||
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[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 5.png|thumb|250px|Roshan stating Basim will eliminate Al-Ghul]] | [[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 5.png|thumb|250px|Roshan stating Basim will eliminate Al-Ghul]] | ||
Basim put his hood up again as Roshan leaned over the table. | Basim put his hood up again as Roshan leaned over the table. | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Consider it part of our agreement. Basim?'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Consider it part of our agreement. Basim?'' | ||
Ali walked off with Beshi following behind. Basim spoke to Roshan. | |||
Ali walked off, with Beshi following behind. Basim spoke to Roshan. | |||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|I'm ready= | |-|I'm ready= | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''I need a moment to reflect.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''I need a moment to reflect.'' | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Understood, but be quick. This is not an opportunity we can squander.'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Understood, but be quick. This is not an opportunity we can squander.'' | ||
Basim nodded. After he had thought a while, he spoke to Roshan again. | Basim nodded. After he had thought a while, he spoke to Roshan again. | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Basim. Have you gathered yourself?'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Basim. Have you gathered yourself?'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''I am ready.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''I am ready.'' | ||
*'''Roshan:''' ''Then walk with me.'' | *'''Roshan:''' ''Then walk with me.'' | ||
Roshan put her hood up as well, | |||
Roshan put her hood up as well, and she and Basim left the building. | |||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
The Hidden Ones and the rebels gathered | The Hidden Ones and the rebels put together all the clues they had gathered to identify Al-Ghul as the soap merchant Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob. After Beshi revealed the [[Order of the Ancients]] member's whereabouts, Basim and Roshan left to assassinate him. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 27 September 2024
A Delicate Alliance was a virtual representation of one of Basim Ibn Ishaq's genetic memories relived through the Animus.[2]
Description
Basim met with Roshan and the rebels at the Water Mill outside Baghdad.
Memory Animus Feedback System
- Decrease your notoriety
- Remove
Wanted posters or bribe a 
Munadi
- Remove
- Regroup with Ali
- The Rebels are at a watermill on the northern outskirts
- Speak to Ali
- Speak to Roshan
Dialogue
After Ali escaped from the Damascus Gate Prison, Basim departed from the prison, fending off the Caliphate's guards.
- Basim: The guards remain on high alert. Until I change that, I should not regroup with Ali. The risk is too great.
After some time, Basim managed to lose his pursuers and reduce his notoriety.
- Basim: Ali has gone and regrouped with the rebels. Roshan should be there by now as well.
He made his way to the Water Mill in the northern outskirts of Baghdad, where Roshan and the rebels awaited.
- Basim: This looks like the place. Now, where is Ali?
He spotted Ali speaking to his men from atop a crate.
- Ali: It was through the might of Allah that I was destined to escape from the depths of that ghastly prison and return to you all, a roaring fire in my belly and a strength renewed.
Ali saw Basim approaching nearby.
- Ali: All credit where it is due. For this man came to my aid at my darkest hour. And from what I have heard I am not the only one.
The rebels cheered silently when Ali's praised Basim for his rescue. He got down from the crate.
- Ali: I will pay a great tribute to you in a chronicle of our exploits. But we must first write the end of it. Come.
The crowd dispersed while Basim and Ali entered the building behind them. Inside, Roshan was examining a collection of documents over a table. She lifted her gaze and frowned at the sight of Ali before turning her attention back to the documents. As Ali closed the door behind them, Basim pulled his hood down.
- Basim: I see you two have met.
- Ali: Only briefly. But the night is young and there is much to discuss. About what you can procure for me.
- Roshan: Our means are limited, but rest assured I will listen to your needs, Ali. Later.
Ali's lively expression dimmed.
- Roshan: Share what you know about Al-Ghul so that Basim may do what he's come here to do.
- Ali: Yes, yes, yes... Your affairs before mine. But just this once.
Ali handed Basim the book he had collected from the guards quarters inside the Damascus Gate Prison.
- Ali: Al-Ghul sends orders to the prison guards detailing where to dig around Baghdad. But it's not just prisoners he's using.
Basim read the book, with Roshan beside him.
- Basim: There is a promissory note for workers here. It looks like Al-Ghul arranges to purchase migrant laborers as well.
Roshan turned her back, thoughtful.
- Roshan: Who in Baghdad could make those sorts of arrangements without raising suspicion?
- Ali: There is but one man. Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob. He runs Baghdad's soap mills. Finds paying work for foreign settlers. Most of them Persian.
- Roshan: So he forces these laborers into working his dig sites, all under the guise of providing them with a livelihood.
As they were talking, Ali's second-in-command Beshi rushed into the room, appearing injured.
- Beshi: (labored breathing)
- Ali: Beshi!
Beshi sat down behind a cabinet to rest, with Ali and Basim kneeling close to him.
- Basim: He tracked down one of Al-Ghul's dig sites. Posed as a prisoner. What happened?
- Beshi: The search turned up nothing. But that did not stop the guards from trying to silence us. I cracked one's skull and fled. I doubt the others were as lucky.
Ali stood up in anger.
- Ali: A foolish thing to do with nothing to show for it.
- Beshi: Not nothing. Al-Ghul will be at the caravanserai. I overheard the guards talking.
Basim stood up as well.
- Basim: Of course... Merchants from all over stop there to rest. If Mas'ood is buying migrant workers, it is likely the caravanserai is where he conducts his affairs. What does he look like?
Beshi stood up, having regained his strength.
- Ali: He is a large man. Favors adornments like jewels and silks from the East.
- Roshan: Then he will be hard to miss. It is time, Basim.
Ali approached the Master Assassin.
- Ali: What is your plan?
- Roshan: That will be for Basim to decide.
- Ali: Basim? Alone? No, let me gather some men—
- Roshan: And allow for foolish spectacle? Your day to display your prowess will come. But this day belongs to Basim.
Basim put his hood up again as Roshan leaned over the table.
- Roshan: Consider it part of our agreement. Basim?
Ali walked off, with Beshi following behind. Basim spoke to Roshan.
- Basim: I am ready.
- Roshan: Then walk with me.
Roshan put her hood up as well, and she and Basim left the building.
Outcome
The Hidden Ones and the rebels put together all the clues they had gathered to identify Al-Ghul as the soap merchant Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob. After Beshi revealed the Order of the Ancients member's whereabouts, Basim and Roshan left to assassinate him.
References
- ↑ A time jump occurs during "Taking Flight". As such, it is unclear how much time Basim takes to complete his training, though this memory and the ones that follow must be placed before 867, the year in which Assassin's Creed: The Golden City takes place.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage