Talal

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"Beggars, whores, addicts, lepers: do they strike you as proper slaves? Unfit for even the most menial tasks. No... I took them, not to sell, but to save, and yet you'd kill us all..."

―Talal's final words to Altaïr.

Talal was a slaver and a secret member of the Templars. He was one of nine men that the assassinated by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, who received his orders from Al Mualim, the Grand Master of the Assassin Order during the Third Crusade. He was located in the rich district of Jerusalem where he had based his slave trading business.

Biography

The slaver of Jerusalem

"He traffics human lives, kidnapping Jerusalem citizens and selling them to slavery."

―Altaïr about Talal.

Talal operated a large slave ring, which was ignored by the guards of Jerusalem, who were usually very vigilant. He was quick-witted, agile, and an expert marksman. There were tales of him fleeing a battle, only to be seen at higher ground, where his bow rained down arrows with exceptional accuracy.

Able to outrun most men with ease, Talal was proud of his acrobatic prowess and had no qualms about singing his own praises to anyone who would listen. He found humor in everything – and was especially fond of toying with his enemies before killing them. He was also known to have a very loyal band of henchmen that followed his every word, even if that meant laying down their own lives. Ending up joining up with the Templars, Talal learned the Templars' secrets and acquired knowledge of the Pieces of Eden.

Death

"It seems I cannot help you, for you do not wish to help yourself. And I cannot allow my work to be threatened.You leave me no choice. You must die."

―Talal speaking to Altaïr.

Altaïr investigated Talal's movements within the rich district and discovered him to be within his slave warehouse. As soon as the Assassin entered the warehouse, Talal started taunting him. He then situated his men to surround Altaïr, boasting that he had led the Assassin there. The Templar then ordered his men to kill the distressed man, and his orders were followed without question. Talal watched the fight, looking on in anticipation for the guards to defeat Altaïr. However, the Assassin was skillful enough to end to lives of all the guards.

Altaïr assassinates Talal

Recognizing the danger he was in, Talal ran out of his slave complex through a trapdoor in the ceiling. Altaïr immediately gave chase to his fleeing target, and pursued him in a long, agile chase across the rooftops and through the streets of Jerusalem. As Talal prepared an arrow for his bow, Altaïr quickly closed the gap between them, and stabbed him with his Hidden Blade.

With his dying words, Talal remarked that the people he had been selling were the most unfortunate people in Jerusalem, and that, they would be better off once he had sent them away. He also remarked that he no longer believed in anything after death and that the people he had "rescued" had abandoned their beliefs as long as he had. Unable to speak anymore, Talal died in Altaïr's arms.

Personality and characteristics

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Talal insults Altaïr, as his men close on him.

Talal was a cruel man, locking up men and women. He claimed to do the right thing, as the people he imprisoned were only beggars, whores, addicts and lepers. He knew that his death would not get in the way of his Templar brothers' goals. Over time, he had lost faith in God, claiming that not only he had been abandoned, but the people he took into his care as well, and he believed to be saving them. He was somewhat cocky as well, believing that Altaïr would fail to defeat his men and even taunting Altaïr beforehand.

Talal usually carried a bow on his back, along with a quiver full of arrows. He also wore a sword in its scabbard, though he was more experienced with a bow and arrow. He wore a dark gray tunic with yellow stripes and plain white leggings. Talal also wore two vambraces on each wrist and had a large belt around him. Talal had a goatee and had his hair braided flat against the back of his head. He was of average height and stature.

Final Words

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Talal's last breath.

• Altaïr: You've nowhere to run now. Share your secrets with me.
• Talal: My part is played. The Brotherhood is not so weak that my death will stop its work.
• Altaïr: What Brotherhood?
• Talal: Al Mualim is not the only one with designs upon the Holy Land. And that's all you'll have from me!
• Altaïr: Then we are finished. Beg forgiveness from your god!
• Talal: He's long abandoned us. Long abandoned the men and women I took into my arms.
• Altaïr: What do you mean?
• Talal: Beggars, whores, addicts, lepers: do they strike you as proper slaves? Unfit for even the most menial tasks? No... I took them, not to sell, but to save, and yet you'd kill us all... for no other reason than it was asked of you.
• Altaïr: No! You profit from the war, from lives lost and broken.
• Talal: Yes, you would think that, ignorant as you are. Wall off your mind: they say it's what your kind do best. Do you see the irony in all this? No, not yet, it seems, but you will...

Trivia

• Talal was also featured in the E3 2007 gameplay trailer, where Altaïr infiltrated the slave trader's den, before chasing and killing Talal.
• If he runs onto the streets, unlike most other assassinations targets, the vigilantes will stop him. The same applies for Sibrand and Jubair.
• Even after his death, his guards can still be seen in Jerusalem.

Gallery

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  Talal in his slave head quarters.
• Altaïr chasing Talal through the streets of Jerusalem.
  Altaïr chasing Talal through the streets of Jerusalem.
• Altaïr kills Talal.
  Altaïr kills Talal.

Source

• Assassin's Creed

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