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'''Qulan Gal''' was a member of the [[Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins|Mongolian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]]. He was one of the Order's most renowned members, due to his vital role in the [[assassination of Genghis Khan]] alongside [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s son. | '''Qulan Gal''' (fl. 1227 – 1241) was a member of the [[Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins|Mongolian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]]. He was one of the Order's most renowned members, due to his vital role in the [[assassination of Genghis Khan]] alongside [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s son. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Qulan Gal was a member of the Assassin Order, operating mainly in Mongolia. He was a renowned toxophilite, with his skill in [[Archers|archery]] later being hailed by the Order.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | Qulan Gal was a member of the Assassin Order, operating mainly in Mongolia. He was a renowned toxophilite, with his skill in [[Archers|archery]] later being hailed by the Order.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
During the early 13th century, the conqueror [[Genghis Khan]] caused turmoil in Mongolia, quickly overtaking land with a [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]]. As a result of Genghis Khan's tyranny, Qulan Gal swore to stand against him, and was later integral in Genghis's assassination.<ref name="AC2" /> | During the early 13th century, the conqueror [[Genghis Khan]] caused turmoil in Mongolia, quickly overtaking land with a [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]]. As a result of Genghis Khan's tyranny, Qulan Gal swore to stand against him, and was later integral in Genghis's assassination.<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
===Assassination of Genghis Khan=== | ===Assassination of Genghis Khan=== | ||
At some point during 1217 and 1227, Qulan Gal came into contact with the [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], his wife [[Maria Thorpe|Maria]] and his son Darim.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | At some point during 1217 and 1227, Qulan Gal came into contact with the [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], his wife [[Maria Thorpe|Maria]] and his son Darim.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | ||
In 1227, the four of them devised a plan to assassinate Genghis Khan in his camp in [[Xingging]] in [[: | In 1227, the four of them devised a plan to assassinate Genghis Khan in his camp in [[Xingging]] in [[wikipedia:Western Xia|Xia Province]]. While Qulan Gal and Altaïr went into the camp together, Darim and Maria covered them from a distance, respectively with his crossbow and her bow.<ref name="TSC"/> However, Altaïr unknowingly allowed himself to be seen and was attacked by a Mongol soldier, though Qulan killed the Mongol before he could raise the alarm. From there, Qulan safely escorted the injured Altaïr out of the camp, also rescuing a young novice who was captured while scouting the area, [[Nergüi]]. Joining Darim and Maria on the nearby hill, the five Assassins proceeded to compose another plan.<ref name="ACRef">''[[Assassin's Creed: Reflections]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:Team mongolian.jpg|left|thumb|312x312px]] | [[File:Team mongolian.jpg|left|thumb|312x312px]] | ||
The Assassins then devised to flush Khan out of his tent by setting the mongol camp ablaze with flaming arrows, and the latter did so after realizing the danger. Pursuing the Khan with Darim, Qulan Gal acted quickly, killing several guards and shooting the Khan's [[Horses|horse]], causing him to fall off, which injured him on impact with the ground. Afterwards, Darim shot the conqueror with his crossbow, finishing the Khan off.<ref name="TSC" /> | The Assassins then devised to flush Khan out of his tent by setting the mongol camp ablaze with flaming arrows, and the latter did so after realizing the danger. Pursuing the Khan with Darim, Qulan Gal acted quickly, killing several guards and shooting the Khan's [[Horses|horse]], causing him to fall off, which injured him on impact with the ground. Afterwards, Darim shot the conqueror with his crossbow, finishing the Khan off.<ref name="TSC"/> | ||
Later, while the two mongols were parting ways with the Ibn-La'Ahads, Altair suggested that Qulan Gal took an apprentice and Qulan decided to take the young Nergüi under his wing.<ref name="ACRef" /> | Later, while the two mongols were parting ways with the Ibn-La'Ahads, Altair suggested that Qulan Gal took an apprentice and Qulan decided to take the young Nergüi under his wing.<ref name="ACRef"/> | ||
===Teaming up with Nergüi=== | ===Teaming up with Nergüi=== | ||
Several years later, Genghis had been succeeded by his third son [[Ögedei Khan|Ögedei]]. During this time, Qulan told Nergüi that he was soon ready to be formally inducted into the Brotherhood. Before this could happen however, Qulan instructed Nergüi to travel to [[Samarkand]]. Ögedei had sent an entire {{Wiki|tumen}} to reinforce the city, and Nergüi was to assassinate their captain without being detected by the large force.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | Several years later, Genghis had been succeeded by his third son [[Ögedei Khan|Ögedei]]. During this time, Qulan told Nergüi that he was soon ready to be formally inducted into the Brotherhood. Before this could happen however, Qulan instructed Nergüi to travel to [[Samarkand]]. Ögedei had sent an entire {{Wiki|tumen}} to reinforce the city, and Nergüi was to assassinate their captain without being detected by the large force.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | ||
After discreetly killing the captain, Nergüi returned to Qulan and informed him of his success. They then met with the [[Mentor]] of the Mongolian Assassins, who inducted Nergüi into the Brotherhood and gave him his own [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="ACM" /> | After discreetly killing the captain, Nergüi returned to Qulan and informed him of his success. They then met with the [[Mentor]] of the Mongolian Assassins, who inducted Nergüi into the Brotherhood and gave him his own [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="ACM"/> | ||
In 1241, Qulan told Nergüi of [[Batu Khan]], the founder of the {{Wiki|Golden Horde}} who was tearing through [[Russia]]. In order to slow his advance, Nergüi was tasked with assassinating Ögedei Khan, while Qulan assassinated the Khan's brother, [[Chagatai Khan|Chagatai]]. With no ready successor to the throne, Batu would be forced to return to Mongolia. The two both proved successful in their endeavors.<ref name="ACM" /> | In 1241, Qulan told Nergüi of [[Batu Khan]], the founder of the {{Wiki|Golden Horde}} who was tearing through [[Russia]]. In order to slow his advance, Nergüi was tasked with assassinating Ögedei Khan, while Qulan assassinated the Khan's brother, [[Chagatai Khan|Chagatai]]. With no ready successor to the throne, Batu would be forced to return to Mongolia. The two both proved successful in their endeavors.<ref name="ACM"/> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
Qulan Gal's role in the assassination of Genghis Khan, which allowed the Assassin Order to spread its influence wthin the Mongol Emprire,<ref name="TSC" /> earned Qulan Gal great praise amongst his brethern – so much so that a statue of him was built in his honor in the [[Sanctuary]] underneath the [[Villa Auditore]] in [[Monteriggioni]], [[Italy]].<ref name="AC2" /> | Qulan Gal's role in the assassination of Genghis Khan, which allowed the Assassin Order to spread its influence wthin the Mongol Emprire,<ref name="TSC"/> earned Qulan Gal great praise amongst his brethern – so much so that a statue of him was built in his honor in the [[Sanctuary]] underneath the [[Villa Auditore]] in [[Monteriggioni]], [[Italy]].<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
By the time of the [[Renaissance]], a [[Assassin Tombs|tomb]] dedicated to Qulan Gal was located within the [[Rocca di Ravaldino]] in [[Forlì]], [[Italy]]. The [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] explored the tomb and took the hidden [[Assassin Seals|seal]] from the tomb's sarcophagus, which later allowed him to obtain the [[Armor of Altaïr|Armor]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] sealed in the [[Sanctuary]] beneath [[Villa Auditore]] in [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2" /> | By the time of the [[Renaissance]], a [[Assassin Tombs|tomb]] dedicated to Qulan Gal was located within the [[Rocca di Ravaldino]] in [[Forlì]], [[Italy]]. The [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] explored the tomb and took the hidden [[Assassin Seals|seal]] from the tomb's sarcophagus, which later allowed him to obtain the [[Armor of Altaïr|Armor]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] sealed in the [[Sanctuary]] beneath [[Villa Auditore]] in [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 10:11, 12 July 2018
- "Such is our role, Nerkaa. The few of us must stand against very many."
- ―Qulan Gal to Nergüi, regarding the Mongolian Assassins.[src]
Qulan Gal (fl. 1227 – 1241) was a member of the Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins. He was one of the Order's most renowned members, due to his vital role in the assassination of Genghis Khan alongside Darim, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son.
Biography
Early life
Qulan Gal was a member of the Assassin Order, operating mainly in Mongolia. He was a renowned toxophilite, with his skill in archery later being hailed by the Order.[1]
During the early 13th century, the conqueror Genghis Khan caused turmoil in Mongolia, quickly overtaking land with a Sword of Eden. As a result of Genghis Khan's tyranny, Qulan Gal swore to stand against him, and was later integral in Genghis's assassination.[1]
Assassination of Genghis Khan
At some point during 1217 and 1227, Qulan Gal came into contact with the Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, his wife Maria and his son Darim.[2]
In 1227, the four of them devised a plan to assassinate Genghis Khan in his camp in Xingging in Xia Province. While Qulan Gal and Altaïr went into the camp together, Darim and Maria covered them from a distance, respectively with his crossbow and her bow.[2] However, Altaïr unknowingly allowed himself to be seen and was attacked by a Mongol soldier, though Qulan killed the Mongol before he could raise the alarm. From there, Qulan safely escorted the injured Altaïr out of the camp, also rescuing a young novice who was captured while scouting the area, Nergüi. Joining Darim and Maria on the nearby hill, the five Assassins proceeded to compose another plan.[3]
The Assassins then devised to flush Khan out of his tent by setting the mongol camp ablaze with flaming arrows, and the latter did so after realizing the danger. Pursuing the Khan with Darim, Qulan Gal acted quickly, killing several guards and shooting the Khan's horse, causing him to fall off, which injured him on impact with the ground. Afterwards, Darim shot the conqueror with his crossbow, finishing the Khan off.[2]
Later, while the two mongols were parting ways with the Ibn-La'Ahads, Altair suggested that Qulan Gal took an apprentice and Qulan decided to take the young Nergüi under his wing.[3]
Teaming up with Nergüi
Several years later, Genghis had been succeeded by his third son Ögedei. During this time, Qulan told Nergüi that he was soon ready to be formally inducted into the Brotherhood. Before this could happen however, Qulan instructed Nergüi to travel to Samarkand. Ögedei had sent an entire tumen to reinforce the city, and Nergüi was to assassinate their captain without being detected by the large force.[4]
After discreetly killing the captain, Nergüi returned to Qulan and informed him of his success. They then met with the Mentor of the Mongolian Assassins, who inducted Nergüi into the Brotherhood and gave him his own Hidden Blade.[4]
In 1241, Qulan told Nergüi of Batu Khan, the founder of the Golden Horde who was tearing through Russia. In order to slow his advance, Nergüi was tasked with assassinating Ögedei Khan, while Qulan assassinated the Khan's brother, Chagatai. With no ready successor to the throne, Batu would be forced to return to Mongolia. The two both proved successful in their endeavors.[4]
Legacy
Qulan Gal's role in the assassination of Genghis Khan, which allowed the Assassin Order to spread its influence wthin the Mongol Emprire,[2] earned Qulan Gal great praise amongst his brethern – so much so that a statue of him was built in his honor in the Sanctuary underneath the Villa Auditore in Monteriggioni, Italy.[1]
By the time of the Renaissance, a tomb dedicated to Qulan Gal was located within the Rocca di Ravaldino in Forlì, Italy. The Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze explored the tomb and took the hidden seal from the tomb's sarcophagus, which later allowed him to obtain the Armor of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad sealed in the Sanctuary beneath Villa Auditore in Monteriggioni.[1]
Trivia
- Qulan is from Turki ,means a black-tailed chestnut gray-white mixed-race wild horse.
- Gal means "frie" in Mongolian,it may have originated from the prototype of "Mongol":MENGK GAL,means "Eternal fire".
Gallery
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Qulan Gal's insignia
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (statue only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Memories
- Assassin's Creed: Reflections
References
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