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{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image = ACReb Shakir al-Zahid.jpg | |image = ACReb Shakir al-Zahid.jpg | ||
|active = 15th–16th century<br />[[Ottoman Empire]] and [[Emirate of Granada]] | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Assassins]] | |affiliates = [[Assassins]] | ||
*[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]]}} | *[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]]}} | ||
'''Shakir al-Zahid''' was an [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]] during the [[Renaissance]]. | '''Shakir al-Zahid''' (fl. 15th–16th century) was an [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]] during the [[Renaissance]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Shakir al-Zahid was a [[Turkey|Turkish]] warrior and headhunter famous for always fulfilling his contracts during the Renaissance.<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | Shakir al-Zahid was a [[Turkey|Turkish]] warrior and headhunter famous for always fulfilling his contracts during the Renaissance.<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | ||
Shakir was a tough and resilient man, familiar with the tactics of criminals; he was able to hold his own against multiple attackers. His dedication to capturing his prey was so great that he travelled thousands of miles to the [[ | Shakir was a tough and resilient man, familiar with the tactics of criminals; he was able to hold his own against multiple attackers. His dedication to capturing his prey was so great that he travelled thousands of miles to the [[Emirate of Granada]] in pursuit of a vicious Turkish murderer who fled there to continue his killing spree. Shakir dispatched him and brought his body to the local authorities for payment.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
[[Muhammad XII of Granada|Muhammad XII]], the Sultan of Granada, caught wind of his dedication and offered him a king's ransom to work for him exclusively. Shakir accepted and performed his duties with ruthless efficiency. Trusted greatly by the Sultan, Shakir sometimes received information on the criminals he was hunting from the Assassins, the Sultan's allies.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | [[Muhammad XII of Granada|Muhammad XII]], the Sultan of Granada, caught wind of his dedication and offered him a king's ransom to work for him exclusively. Shakir accepted and performed his duties with ruthless efficiency. Trusted greatly by the Sultan, Shakir sometimes received information on the criminals he was hunting from the Assassins, the Sultan's allies.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
After the fall of Granada, Shakir was left jobless, and with no love for the [[Spain|Spanish]], he sought to honor the memory of his former employer. He contacted the Brotherhood through his previous contacts and offered his services to them in hunting their [[Templar]] enemies.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | After the fall of Granada in 1492, Shakir was left jobless, and with no love for the [[Spain|Spanish]], he sought to honor the memory of his former employer. He contacted the Brotherhood through his previous contacts and offered his services to them in hunting their [[Templar]] enemies.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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[[Category:Granadin]] | |||
[[Category:Craftsmen]] | [[Category:Craftsmen]] | ||
[[Category:Mercenaries]] | |||
[[Category:Assassins]] | [[Category:Assassins]] | ||
[[Category:Spanish Assassins]] | [[Category:Spanish Assassins]] | ||
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Shakir al-Zahid (fl. 15th–16th century) was an Assassin of the Spanish Brotherhood during the Renaissance.
Biography
Shakir al-Zahid was a Turkish warrior and headhunter famous for always fulfilling his contracts during the Renaissance.[1]
Shakir was a tough and resilient man, familiar with the tactics of criminals; he was able to hold his own against multiple attackers. His dedication to capturing his prey was so great that he travelled thousands of miles to the Emirate of Granada in pursuit of a vicious Turkish murderer who fled there to continue his killing spree. Shakir dispatched him and brought his body to the local authorities for payment.[1]
Muhammad XII, the Sultan of Granada, caught wind of his dedication and offered him a king's ransom to work for him exclusively. Shakir accepted and performed his duties with ruthless efficiency. Trusted greatly by the Sultan, Shakir sometimes received information on the criminals he was hunting from the Assassins, the Sultan's allies.[1]
After the fall of Granada in 1492, Shakir was left jobless, and with no love for the Spanish, he sought to honor the memory of his former employer. He contacted the Brotherhood through his previous contacts and offered his services to them in hunting their Templar enemies.[1]
Appearance
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