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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Middle Ages=== | ===Middle Ages=== | ||
In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village.<ref name="ACTSC" | In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]] in their home in [[Constantinople]], they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr's library]] hidden in Masyaf.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | ||
The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their travel to [[Constantinople]] where they hid the [[Masyaf Key|keys of Altaïr's library]]. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, [[Marco Polo|Marco]].<ref name="ACTSC"/> | |||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
[[ | During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] prince [[Cem]], a [[Templars|Templar]] who was imprisoned in [[Europe]]. Shortly before being killed by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]] in February 1495, Cem notified of its existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir of the Ottoman throne and [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref> | ||
In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins]] learned of these plans. He, along with the Ottoman [[Mentor]] [[Ishak Pasha]], the mentor’s bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|their Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''</ref> | |||
With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] to unify humankind by destroying all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Discovery (memory)|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of Masyaf's keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[A Journal of Some Kind]]</ref> He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the [[Italy|Italian]] Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref> | |||
[[File:Journal_2.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio telling Yusuf about the journal]] | |||
Learning that the | Learning that the keys of Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Auditore set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way. Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf Tazim who was then the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the Ottoman Assassins. During a discussion, Auditore showed the journal to Tazim.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 07:44, 31 July 2024
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The Secret Crusade (Italian: La Crociata Segreta) was a detailed study on the life of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, written by Niccolò Polo.
History
Middle Ages
In 1257, Niccolò and his brother Maffeo Polo were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of Masyaf in Syria. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son Darim in their home in Constantinople, they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Niccolò also wrote about Altaïr's library hidden in Masyaf.[1]
The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their travel to Constantinople where they hid the keys of Altaïr's library. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, Marco.[1]
Renaissance
During the late 15th century, the journal had come in the possession of the exiled Ottoman prince Cem, a Templar who was imprisoned in Europe. Shortly before being killed by the Italian Assassins in February 1495, Cem notified of its existence to his nephew Ahmet, heir of the Ottoman throne and Grand Master of the Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order.[2]
In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the Spanish Inquisition. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. Through a Templar turncoat, Aleksei Zima, the Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins learned of these plans. He, along with the Ottoman Mentor Ishak Pasha, the mentor’s bodyguard Murat Bin Husn, and the Assassin Yusuf Tazim, traveled to Spain and cooperated with their Spanish brethren to thwart the deal. However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.[3]
With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the Grand Temple to unify humankind by destroying all division.[4] By 1509, after discovering one of Masyaf's keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the Byzantine captain Leandros who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.[5] He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the Italian Mentor Ezio Auditore da Firenze who was on a quest to enter the library as well.[6]
Learning that the keys of Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Auditore set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way. Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf Tazim who was then the leader of the Ottoman Assassins. During a discussion, Auditore showed the journal to Tazim.[7]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Recollection
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Ottoman Connection
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Discovery
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations - A Journal of Some Kind
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations - The Wounded Eagle
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Bomb Crafting
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