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|affiliates = [[Templars]]
|affiliates = [[Templars]]
|death = 1192<br>[[Kyrenia]], [[Cyprus|Kingdom of Cyprus]]
|death = 1192<br>[[Kyrenia]], [[Cyprus|Kingdom of Cyprus]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines|Bloodlines]]''<br>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade|The Secret Crusade]]''}}
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''<br>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''}}
'''Shalim''' (unknown – 1192) was the twin brother of [[Shahar]], the son of [[Moloch]], and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].
'''Shalim''' (unknown – 1192) was the twin brother of [[Shahar]], the son of [[Moloch]], and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
During [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s search for the [[Limassol]] [[Templar Archive|Archives]], he spied on Shalim to find the location of [[Maria Thorpe]]. However, being no use to the [[Master Assassin]], Shalim went to a brothel with some of his bodyguards, harassing the citizens and merchants of [[Kyrenia]] beforehand to gather some money for their visit. There, Shalim took one of the prostitutes and went back to [[Saint Hilarion Castle|his castle]], telling his bodyguards to get more women for him when they were done.
During [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s search for the [[Templar Archive]] on [[Cyprus]], he spied on Shalim to find the location of [[Maria Thorpe]]. However, being no use to the [[Master Assassin]], Shalim went to a [[Brothels|brothel]] with some of his [[guards]], harassing the [[Civilians|citizens]] and [[merchants]] of [[Kyrenia]] beforehand to gather some money for their visit. There, Shalim took one of the [[courtesans]], and eventually returned to [[Saint Hilarion Castle]], telling his guards to find more women for him when they were done.


===Investigation===
===Investigation===
Later, one of the monks that Altaïr had conversed with told him that he suffered from hearing all of the sins that Shalim committed, as he frequently came to make confessions. When Altaïr asked about Shalim's attitude, the monk replied that "To oppose him would mean death", and when he inquired about the Archives, the answer was cut by commotion outside.
Later, one of the [[scholars]] Altaïr had conversed with, told him that the people suffered from Shalim's oppresion. When Altaïr asked about Shalim's attitude, the scholar replied that the opposition would mean death, and when he inquired about the Templar Archive, the answer was cut by a speech being given by Shalim's brother, Shahar.


The source of this commotion erupted once Shahar had taken a place on an orator's stand and broadcasted the details of Armand Bouchart's plans to the people of Kyrenia. At first, Altaïr mistook Shalim for Shahar, since he was unaware at the time that the two were twins.
Once Shahar had taken a place on an [[Heralds|orator]]'s stand and announced [[Armand Bouchart]]'s intentions to the people of [[Kyrenia]], Altaïr mistook him for Shalim, since he was unaware that the two were twins.


Then, after his speech, Shahar headed to Saint Hilarion Castle. Altaïr was soon given his own chance to enter the castle, as the bodyguards of Shalim came to bring more women – Maria among them – following which the Assassin sneaked in with them.
After his speech, Shahar returned to Saint Hilarion Castle. Altaïr infiltrated the fortress along with a group of courtesans, with Maria disguised among them, who were transported there by Shalim's guards.


===Death===
===Death===
Altaïr soon learned that Shalim and Shahar were twins, as he faced both of them inside the castle, alone; Maria had fled, leaving only Altaïr to fight against the two skilled swordsmen. Eventually, Shalim and Shahar were both defeated, and the Assassin left once more to find Maria.
As Maria questioned Shahar about the Templars' intentions towards the use of [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], Altaïr interrupted the meeting, and learned that Shalim and Shahar were twins, as he faced both of them in combat. Maria had fled, leaving Altaïr to fight alone against the two skilled [[Swords|swordsmen]]. Eventually, Shalim and Shahar were both defeated, and the Assassin escaped the castle.


==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and characteristics==
Shalim was a young nobleman who was identical in appearance and dress to his brother Shahar. However, he differed from his twin in regards to his behavior, as he was known for his rude, fierce and violent lifestyle, and for his appetite for women and wine. He also didn't seem to resemble his father in his beliefs either, as Moloch was known as a religious zealot.
Shalim was known for his rude behavior, violent temper and wayward lifestyle, directly opposite of his brother Shahar, who was usually calm and mild-mannered, as well as religious. Despite his personality, he matched his twin's identical appearance and skills in swordplay.  


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
Shalim.jpg|A close-up of Shalim
Assault Dark Oracle 2.png|Bouchart meeting with Shalim
Shalim and Shahar assassination.jpg|Altaïr assassinating Shalim and Shahar
Tail Kyrenia Merchant District 2.png|Shalim speaking with one of his guards
Tail Kyrenia Merchant District 3.png|Shalim and his men harassing a citizen
Assault Shalim and Shahar 3.png|Shalim revealing himself to Altaïr
Assault Shalim and Shahar 6.png|Altaïr fighting the brothers
Assault Shalim and Shahar 8.png|Altaïr impaling Shalim
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 02:24, 25 September 2014

"Have your fun, men. And round up some women for me when you're finished."
―Shalim to his bodyguards, as they visited a brothel.[src]

Shalim (unknown – 1192) was the twin brother of Shahar, the son of Moloch, and a member of the Templar Order.

Biography

During Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's search for the Templar Archive on Cyprus, he spied on Shalim to find the location of Maria Thorpe. However, being no use to the Master Assassin, Shalim went to a brothel with some of his guards, harassing the citizens and merchants of Kyrenia beforehand to gather some money for their visit. There, Shalim took one of the courtesans, and eventually returned to Saint Hilarion Castle, telling his guards to find more women for him when they were done.

Investigation

Later, one of the scholars Altaïr had conversed with, told him that the people suffered from Shalim's oppresion. When Altaïr asked about Shalim's attitude, the scholar replied that the opposition would mean death, and when he inquired about the Templar Archive, the answer was cut by a speech being given by Shalim's brother, Shahar.

Once Shahar had taken a place on an orator's stand and announced Armand Bouchart's intentions to the people of Kyrenia, Altaïr mistook him for Shalim, since he was unaware that the two were twins.

After his speech, Shahar returned to Saint Hilarion Castle. Altaïr infiltrated the fortress along with a group of courtesans, with Maria disguised among them, who were transported there by Shalim's guards.

Death

As Maria questioned Shahar about the Templars' intentions towards the use of Apple of Eden, Altaïr interrupted the meeting, and learned that Shalim and Shahar were twins, as he faced both of them in combat. Maria had fled, leaving Altaïr to fight alone against the two skilled swordsmen. Eventually, Shalim and Shahar were both defeated, and the Assassin escaped the castle.

Personality and characteristics

Shalim was known for his rude behavior, violent temper and wayward lifestyle, directly opposite of his brother Shahar, who was usually calm and mild-mannered, as well as religious. Despite his personality, he matched his twin's identical appearance and skills in swordplay.

Trivia

  • Ironically, Shalim is an Arabic name derived from the word salima, سلم, meaning "to be safe".
  • In the ancient Canaanite religion, Shalim and Shahar are twin deities, the gods of dusk and dawn respectively.

Gallery

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