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[[File: | [[File:ACR Book La Crociata Segreta.png|thumb|250px|''The Secret Crusade'']] | ||
'''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of [[ | '''''The Secret Crusade''''' (Italian: ''La Crociata Segreta'') was a detailed study on the life of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], written by [[Niccolò Polo]]. | ||
==Owners== | ==Owners== | ||
*[[Niccolò Polo]] (author; 1257 | *[[Niccolò Polo]] (author; 1257)<ref name="ACTSC"/> | ||
*[[Cem]] ( | *[[Cem]] (until 25 February 1495)<ref name="Recollection"/> | ||
*[[Spanish Inquisition]] (1495)<ref name="Uncovering Clues"/> | *[[Spanish Inquisition]] (1495)<ref name="Uncovering Clues"/> | ||
*[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] (1495 – c. 1509)<ref name="Bad Deal"/> | *[[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] (1495 – c. 1509)<ref name="Bad Deal"/> | ||
*[[Leandros]] (c. 1509 – March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/> | *[[Leandros]] (c. 1509 – March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/> | ||
*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] (March 1511 | *[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] (March 1511)<ref name="Wounded Eagle"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Middle Ages=== | ===Middle Ages=== | ||
In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the | In 1257, Niccolò and his brother [[Maffeo Polo|Maffeo]] were invited to stay at the Assassins' [[fort]]ress of [[Masyaf]] in [[Syria]]. Having been visited by Altaïr'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 Altaïr's [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|library]] hidden beneath 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 journey to | The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village and their journey to Constantinople, where they hid the [[Masyaf Key|keys]] to 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 revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the | [[File:Journal 1.png|thumb|250px|Yusuf Tazim holding the journal]] | ||
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 revealed the journal's existence to his nephew [[Ahmet]], heir to the Ottoman throne and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order|Byzantine Templars]]' future [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]].<ref name="Recollection">''[[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 the Templar turncoat [[Aleksei Zima]], the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]] learned of these plans.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Aleksei Zima]]</ref> Aleksei, along with the Ottoman Mentor [[Ishak Pasha]], Ishak's bodyguard [[Murat Bin Husn]], and the young [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]], traveled to Spain and cooperated with their [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish brethren]] to thwart the deal.<ref name="Uncovering Clues">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Uncovering Clues]]</ref> However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,<ref name="Bad Deal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[A Bad Deal]]</ref> and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' – [[Expert Escape]]</ref> | |||
[[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio reading the journal]] | [[File:The Wounded Eagle 11.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio reading the journal]] | ||
With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] | With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the [[Grand Temple]] in the belief that it would unify [[human]]ity by eliminating all division.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)|Discovery]]</ref> By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf 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|Ezio Auditore]], who was on a quest to enter the library as well.<ref name="Wounded Eagle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Wounded Eagle]]</ref> | ||
Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.<ref name="ACTSC"/> Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf, who had been promoted to the Ottoman Assassins' [[Assassin leader|leader]]. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Bomb Crafting]]</ref> | |||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Ottoman Connection]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 00:00, 8 July 2025
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The Secret Crusade (Italian: La Crociata Segreta) was a detailed study on the life of the Levantine Assassins' Mentor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, written by Niccolò Polo.
Owners
- Niccolò Polo (author; 1257)[1]
- Cem (until 25 February 1495)[2]
- Spanish Inquisition (1495)[3]
- Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order (1495 – c. 1509)[4]
- Leandros (c. 1509 – March 1511)[5]
- Ezio Auditore da Firenze (March 1511)[5]
History
Middle Ages
In 1257, Niccolò and his brother Maffeo were invited to stay at the Assassins' fortress of Masyaf in Syria. Having been visited by Altaïr'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 beneath 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 journey to Constantinople, where they hid the keys to 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 revealed the journal's existence to his nephew Ahmet, heir to the Ottoman throne and the Byzantine Templars' future Grand Master.[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 the Templar turncoat Aleksei Zima, the Ottoman Assassins learned of these plans.[6] Aleksei, along with the Ottoman Mentor Ishak Pasha, Ishak's bodyguard Murat Bin Husn, and the young Assassin Yusuf Tazim, traveled to Spain and cooperated with their Spanish brethren to thwart the deal.[3] However the trade, which had already taken place, was a trap,[4] and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush.[7]
With the journal, Ahmet learned more about Altaïr's library and wanted to open it to find the Grand Temple in the belief that it would unify humanity by eliminating all division.[8] By 1509, after discovering one of the Masyaf Keys, Ahmet passed the journal to the Byzantine captain Leandros, who headed an expedition to Masyaf's fortress.[9] He kept the journal until March 1511, when he was killed by the Italian Mentor Ezio Auditore, who was on a quest to enter the library as well.[5]
Learning that the keys to Altaïr's library were located in Constantinople after reading the journal, Ezio set out on a journey to the city, while continuing to read the journal along the way.[1] Arriving two months later, the Mentor met Yusuf, who had been promoted to the Ottoman Assassins' leader. During a conversation, Ezio showed the journal to Yusuf, who claimed to have never seen it before.[10]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Ottoman Connection (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Recollection
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Ottoman Connection – Uncovering Clues
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Ottoman Connection – A Bad Deal
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Assassin's Creed: Revelations – The Wounded Eagle
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Database: Aleksei Zima
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Ottoman Connection – Expert Escape
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discovery
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – A Journal of Some Kind
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Bomb Crafting
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