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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''' was a member of the [[Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins|Mongolian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] during the 13th century. 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 the [[Mongol Empire]]. He was a renowned toxophilite, with his skill in [[Archers|archery]] later being hailed by the Order.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Floating conversations]]: Unlocking Monteriggioni's Secrets</ref> | Qulan Gal was a member of the Assassin Order, operating mainly in the [[Mongol Empire]]. He was a renowned toxophilite, with his skill in [[Archers|archery]] later being hailed by the Order.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Floating conversations]]: Unlocking Monteriggioni's Secrets</ref> | ||
During the early 13th century, the conqueror [[Genghis Khan]] caused turmoil in Mongolia, quickly overtaking land | During the early 13th century, the conqueror [[Genghis Khan]] caused turmoil in Mongolia, quickly overtaking land thanks to a [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]] in his possession. As a result of Genghis Khan's tyranny, Qulan swore to stand against him, and was later integral in the Khan's assassination.<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
===Assassination of Genghis Khan=== | ===Assassination of Genghis Khan=== | ||
At some point | {{Quote|I always felt an Assassin's strength lay in independence and self-reliance. Yet seeing how you and your family work together causes me to revise my opinion.|Qulan Gal to Altaïr and his family, 1227.|Assassin's Creed: Reflections}} | ||
At some point between 1217 and 1227, Qulan Gal came into contact with the [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], and his family: his wife [[Maria Thorpe|Maria]] and son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]]. The three had traveled from [[Masyaf]] to eliminate Genghis Khan due to the threat he and his empire posed to the Brotherhood. Realizing that they shared a common goal, Qulan decided to work with Altaïr and his family to assassinate the Khan.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | |||
In 1227, the four | In August 1227, the four devised a plan to kill the Khan in his camp in [[Xingqing]] in {{Wiki|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 Assassin novice who had been 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|''Assassin's Creed: Reflections'']] – [[Assassin's Creed: Reflections 2|Issue #02]]</ref> | ||
[[File:Team mongolian.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The Assassins attacking Genghis' camp]] | [[File:Team mongolian.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The Assassins attacking Genghis Khan's camp]] | ||
The Assassins then devised to flush Khan out of his tent by setting the | The Assassins then devised to flush the Khan out of his tent by setting the Mongol camp ablaze with flaming arrows; the plan was successful, and the Khan fled. Pursuing the Khan and his bodyguards with Darim, Qulan acted quickly, killing the 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, ending the great Khan.<ref name="TSC" /> | ||
Later, | Later, Qulan and Nergüi bid farewell to Altaïr and his family as they prepared to ride back to Masyaf. Qulan remarked that although he had initially believed an Assassin's strength to lay in their independence and self-reliance, seeing Altaïr, Maria and Darim work so well together had made him change his mind. To this, Altaïr suggested that Qulan take an apprentice and the Mongolian Assassin agreed, taking 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 | Several years later, Genghis Khan had been succeeded by his third son [[Ögedei Khan|Ögedei]]. During this time, Qulan trained Nergüi so that he could be formally inducted into the Brotherhood. Before this could happen however, Qulan instructed his apprentice to travel to [[Samarkand]]. Ögedei had sent an entire {{Wiki|Tumen (unit)|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" /> | ||
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==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
Qulan Gal's role in the assassination of Genghis Khan, which allowed the Assassin Order to spread its influence within the Mongol Empire,<ref name="TSC" /> earned | Qulan Gal's role in the assassination of Genghis Khan, which allowed the Assassin Order to spread its influence within the Mongol Empire,<ref name="TSC" /> earned the Assassin great praise amongst his brethren—so much so that he was regarded as one of the most illustrious members of the Order to ever live, alongside the likes of [[Darius]], [[Amunet]] and Altaïr himself.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
By the time of the [[Renaissance]], | By the time of the [[Renaissance]], a [[Assassin Tombs|tomb]] dedicated to Qulan Gal had been built underneath the [[Rocca di Ravaldino]] in [[Forlì]], [[Italy]]. The [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] explored the tomb and took the hidden [[Assassin Seals|seal]] from the sarcophagus, which later allowed him to obtain the [[Armor of Altaïr]] sealed in the [[Sanctuary]] beneath the [[Villa Auditore]] in [[Monteriggioni]], where a statue of Qulan, alongside other celebrated Assassins, had been erected.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Ravaldino's Secret]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the Scenes== | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
Revision as of 19:49, 11 November 2023
- "Such is our role, Nerkaa. The few of us must stand against very many."
- ―Qulan Gal to Nergüi, regarding the Mongolian Assassins, 1227.[src]
Qulan Gal was a member of the Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins during the 13th century. 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 the Mongol Empire. 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 thanks to a Sword of Eden in his possession. As a result of Genghis Khan's tyranny, Qulan swore to stand against him, and was later integral in the Khan's assassination.[1]
Assassination of Genghis Khan
- "I always felt an Assassin's strength lay in independence and self-reliance. Yet seeing how you and your family work together causes me to revise my opinion."
- ―Qulan Gal to Altaïr and his family, 1227.[src]
At some point between 1217 and 1227, Qulan Gal came into contact with the Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, and his family: his wife Maria and son Darim. The three had traveled from Masyaf to eliminate Genghis Khan due to the threat he and his empire posed to the Brotherhood. Realizing that they shared a common goal, Qulan decided to work with Altaïr and his family to assassinate the Khan.[2]
In August 1227, the four devised a plan to kill the Khan in his camp in Xingqing 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 Assassin novice who had been 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 the Khan out of his tent by setting the Mongol camp ablaze with flaming arrows; the plan was successful, and the Khan fled. Pursuing the Khan and his bodyguards with Darim, Qulan acted quickly, killing the 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, ending the great Khan.[2]
Later, Qulan and Nergüi bid farewell to Altaïr and his family as they prepared to ride back to Masyaf. Qulan remarked that although he had initially believed an Assassin's strength to lay in their independence and self-reliance, seeing Altaïr, Maria and Darim work so well together had made him change his mind. To this, Altaïr suggested that Qulan take an apprentice and the Mongolian Assassin agreed, taking the young Nergüi under his wing.[3]
Teaming up with Nergüi
Several years later, Genghis Khan had been succeeded by his third son Ögedei. During this time, Qulan trained Nergüi so that he could be formally inducted into the Brotherhood. Before this could happen however, Qulan instructed his apprentice 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. Both of the Assassins 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 within the Mongol Empire,[2] earned the Assassin great praise amongst his brethren—so much so that he was regarded as one of the most illustrious members of the Order to ever live, alongside the likes of Darius, Amunet and Altaïr himself.[1]
By the time of the Renaissance, a tomb dedicated to Qulan Gal had been built underneath the Rocca di Ravaldino in Forlì, Italy. The Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore explored the tomb and took the hidden seal from the sarcophagus, which later allowed him to obtain the Armor of Altaïr sealed in the Sanctuary beneath the Villa Auditore in Monteriggioni, where a statue of Qulan, alongside other celebrated Assassins, had been erected.[5]
Behind the Scenes
Etymology
Qulan is a variant of the Mongolian name Khulan, meaning 'wild horse'. Gal is a Mongolian name meaning 'fire'. [6]
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Statue in the Sanctuary
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Memories
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Reflections
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed II – Floating conversations: Unlocking Monteriggioni's Secrets
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Reflections – Issue #02
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Memories
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Ravaldino's Secret
- ↑ Qulan Gal, Mongolian Naming Practices, last accessed 6 September 2018
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