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A '''kilij''' is a [[Turkey|Turkish]] [[scimitar]] that saw ample use in the 15th and 16th centuries. The kilij's blade distinguishes itself from other regional variants of the scimitar by having a very slight curve starting from the hilt that then flares out abruptly towards the tip | A '''kilij''' ({{Wiki|Turkish language|Turkish}}: ''[[wikt:kılıç|kılıç]]'', lit. "[[sword]]") is a [[Turkey|Turkish]] [[scimitar]] that saw ample use in the 15th and 16th centuries. The kilij's blade distinguishes itself from other regional variants of the scimitar by having a very slight curve starting from the usually [[pistol]]-shaped hilt that then flares out abruptly towards the weapon's tip.<ref name="Gladius">{{Cite web|url=https://gladius.revistas.csic.es/index.php/gladius/article/view/211/213|title=Introduction to the Study of Islamic Arms and Armours.|author=Rahman Zaky, A|date=30 December 1961|publisher=''Gladius''|accessdate=9 December 2024|pages=p. 17-19|quote=It is the typical Turkish sabre. The blade is broader, shorter and less curved than the Persian shamshir, the back has a fair curve nearly parallel to the edge, while in the Turkish, the curve of the back stops eight or ten inches from the point; the blade then widens out abruptly and extends to the point nearly in a straight line with a sharp edge on the back. The kilij can be used for a thrust, though not very effectively. The shape of the kilij is of Central-Asiatic origin, yet it was extensively used in the 15th/16th cent. (Fig. 2 c). The hilt is usually pistol-shaped and made of two pieces of horn, bone, ivory or stone, fastened to the flat tang. The guard is straight, slim crossbar with balls or acorns on the ends. The curve of the blade is such that the back of the scabbard at the top must be open in order to admit it. The opening is often closed by a spring or a hinged plate. The sling loops are generally on opposite sides of the scabbard and it is hung in front of the wearer with the edge upwards by cords. The kilij type with a slighter curve has another name - pallash or palache. It may be the Polish sabre of the 17th cent.}} DOI: https://doi.org/10.3989/gladius.1961.211</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
The [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish | The [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Assassins]] periodically employed kilij in [[Assassin-Templar War|their fight]] against the [[Spanish Inquisition|Inquisition]] during the ''[[Reconquista]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> However, the sword's most prolific usage was further east within the [[Ottoman Empire]], where it became the favored sword for the state's elite [[Janissary]] infantry corps, who included this weapon as part of their standard gear.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Despite this, the model was later made available for public purchase in [[Constantinople]] beginning in the latter half of 1511.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[A Little Errand]]</ref> | ||
The [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]], who led the local [[Assassins|Brotherhood]] in the early 16th century, had one that was the deadliest sword in the Ottoman Assassins' armoury at the time.<ref name="Revelations"/> After the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]]' visiting [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] and an [[Assassin apprentice|apprentice]] investigated a plot by the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order|Byzantine Templar]] [[Cyril of Rhodes]] to [[Assassination|assassinate]] the {{Wiki|Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople|Orthodox Patriarch}} [[Pachomius I of Constantinople|Pachomius I]], the senior Assassin was given Yusuf's weapon as a reward.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Deacon, Part 1]]</ref> | |||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
Revision as of 03:10, 9 December 2024
A kilij (Turkish: kılıç, lit. "sword") is a Turkish scimitar that saw ample use in the 15th and 16th centuries. The kilij's blade distinguishes itself from other regional variants of the scimitar by having a very slight curve starting from the usually pistol-shaped hilt that then flares out abruptly towards the weapon's tip.[1]
History
The Spanish Assassins periodically employed kilij in their fight against the Inquisition during the Reconquista.[2] However, the sword's most prolific usage was further east within the Ottoman Empire, where it became the favored sword for the state's elite Janissary infantry corps, who included this weapon as part of their standard gear.[3] Despite this, the model was later made available for public purchase in Constantinople beginning in the latter half of 1511.[4]
The Ottoman Assassin Yusuf Tazim, who led the local Brotherhood in the early 16th century, had one that was the deadliest sword in the Ottoman Assassins' armoury at the time.[3] After the Italian Assassins' visiting Mentor Ezio Auditore and an apprentice investigated a plot by the Byzantine Templar Cyril of Rhodes to assassinate the Orthodox Patriarch Pachomius I, the senior Assassin was given Yusuf's weapon as a reward.[5]
Weapon statistics
Spanish Renaissance
| Name | Tier | Damage | Speed | Miss Chance | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branded Kilij
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Branded Kilij"}} |
Ottoman era
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janissary Kilij
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Janissary Kijil"}} | |||||
| Yusuf's Turkish Kilij
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Yusuf's Turkish Kijil"}} |
Behind the scenes
The two kilij featured in Assassin's Creed: Revelations have their name misspelled as "Janissary Kijil" and "Yusuf's Turkish Kijil".
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
References
- ↑ Rahman Zaky, A (30 December 1961). Introduction to the Study of Islamic Arms and Armours. p. 17-19. Gladius. Retrieved on 9 December 2024. "It is the typical Turkish sabre. The blade is broader, shorter and less curved than the Persian shamshir, the back has a fair curve nearly parallel to the edge, while in the Turkish, the curve of the back stops eight or ten inches from the point; the blade then widens out abruptly and extends to the point nearly in a straight line with a sharp edge on the back. The kilij can be used for a thrust, though not very effectively. The shape of the kilij is of Central-Asiatic origin, yet it was extensively used in the 15th/16th cent. (Fig. 2 c). The hilt is usually pistol-shaped and made of two pieces of horn, bone, ivory or stone, fastened to the flat tang. The guard is straight, slim crossbar with balls or acorns on the ends. The curve of the blade is such that the back of the scabbard at the top must be open in order to admit it. The opening is often closed by a spring or a hinged plate. The sling loops are generally on opposite sides of the scabbard and it is hung in front of the wearer with the edge upwards by cords. The kilij type with a slighter curve has another name - pallash or palache. It may be the Polish sabre of the 17th cent." DOI: https://doi.org/10.3989/gladius.1961.211
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – A Little Errand
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – The Deacon, Part 1