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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
|name = The Servant and the Impostor | |name=The Servant and the Impostor | ||
|image = | |image= | ||
|description = | |description= | ||
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | |appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | ||
|type = Main | |type=Main | ||
|reward = | |reward= | ||
|fullsync = | |fullsync= | ||
|heroclass = | |heroclass= | ||
|previous = [[The Head of the Snake]] | |previous=[[The Head of the Snake]] | ||
|next = [[One Final Counsel]] | |next=[[One Final Counsel]] | ||
|concurrent = [[The Fox and the Hunter]]<br>[[Judge and Executioner]] | |concurrent=[[The Fox and the Hunter]]<br>[[Judge and Executioner]] | ||
|source = [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] | |source=[[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] | ||
|location = [[Round City]], [[Baghdad]], [[Abbasid Caliphate]] | |location=[[Round City]], [[Baghdad]], [[Abbasid Caliphate]] | ||
|date = 860s | |date=860s | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''The Servant and the Impostor''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] relived through the [[Animus]]. | '''The Servant and the Impostor''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] relived through the [[Animus]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Basim begins his investigation on concubine Qabiha. | Basim begins his investigation on the [[concubine]] [[Qabiha]]. | ||
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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''They say the Harem is home to hundreds, secluded and kept from sight of men. This place may be more secret than Alamut.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''They say the [[Harem]] is home to hundreds, secluded and kept from sight of men. This place may be more secret than Alamut.'' | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''They say no man may enter the Harem unless he is a | *'''Basim:''' ''They say no man may enter the Harem unless he is a eunuch... or the Caliph himself. I am neither, so this could be interesting.'' | ||
He came to the door and knocked. | |||
*'''[[Abbas (guard)|Abbas]]:''' ''Do not even think about it. Keep walking.'' | |||
*'''Basim.''' ''That was friendly. I will have to find another way in.'' | |||
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*'''Farah:''' ''Her influence wanes, her followers dwindle by the day!'' | *'''[[Farah]]:''' ''Her influence wanes, her followers dwindle by the day!'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''Qabiha is a great woman, Farah.'' | *'''[[Makira]]:''' ''Qabiha is a great woman, Farah.'' | ||
*'''Farah:''' ''Hm, she was, while Al-Mutawakkil lived. But her son did not | *'''Farah:''' ''Hm, she was, while [[Al-Mutawakkil]] lived. But her [[Al-Mu'tazz|son]] did not succeed him, and her time has come and gone.'' | ||
*'''Nasrin:''' ''When her tide ebbs, will you be swept with it to the sea?'' | *'''Nasrin:''' ''When her tide ebbs, will you be swept with it to the sea?'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''I do not like to get involved in politics, Nasrin.'' | *'''Makira:''' ''I do not like to get involved in politics, Nasrin.'' | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''We will all be naked on Judgement Day, brother!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''We will all be naked on Judgement Day, brother!'' | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''A bit tight across the chest ... and gut.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''A bit tight across the chest... and gut.'' | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''Hopefully this will work.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Hopefully this will work.'' | ||
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*'''Abbas:''' '' | *'''Abbas:''' Tamahhal! ''(Slow down!) Do I know you?'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''I doubt you would, this is my first day. I would hate to be late!'' | *'''Basim:''' ''I doubt you would, this is my first day. I would hate to be late!'' | ||
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*'''Makira:''' ''Um. I...'' | *'''Makira:''' ''Um. I...'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''What? You have forgotten me already?'' | *'''Basim:''' ''What? You have forgotten me already?'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''No, no, I ... I'm sorry, it has been a | *'''Makira:''' ''No, no, I... I'm sorry, it has been a long—'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''That is all right, fair one. My face is quite forgettable. Unlike your own. Farah is expecting me. Between us, she terrifies me! Please do not make me late for her.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''That is all right, fair one. My face is quite forgettable. Unlike your own. Farah is expecting me. Between us, she terrifies me! Please do not make me late for her.'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''Let him in, 'Abbas.'' | *'''Makira:''' ''Let him in, 'Abbas.'' | ||
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*'''Basim: | *'''Basim:''' Baraka Allah feek ''(May God bless you),'' sayyidati ''(my lady).'' | ||
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*'''Makira:''' ''What are you doing?'' | *'''Makira:''' ''What are you doing?'' | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''Makira! I was | *'''Basim:''' ''Makira! I was just—'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''...breaking into Qabiha's office. You are no | *'''Makira:''' ''...breaking into Qabiha's office. You are no eunuch. Leave now or I'll tell Nasrin, I'll tell Farah!'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Tell them what? That you let me in here? I cannot imagine they will be pleased about that. You are a qahramana (stewardess), no? You serve the concubines' every need. When is the last time someone asked what you needed? Someone who would not judge. Someone you forget was ever here. There must be something you need, Makira ... or want.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Tell them what? That you let me in here? I cannot imagine they will be pleased about that. You are a ''qahramana'' (stewardess), no? You serve the concubines' every need. When is the last time someone asked what you needed? Someone who would not judge. Someone you forget was ever here. There must be something you need, Makira... or want.'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''There is something. Abbas at the gate ... he ... he has eyes for Farah, the Umm Walad. He doesn't look at me. But Farah uses a paint to make her eyes bigger ... and if I could have some, I think he might...'' | *'''Makira:''' ''There is something. Abbas at the gate... he... he has eyes for Farah, the Umm Walad. He doesn't look at me. But Farah uses a paint to make her eyes bigger... and if I could have some, I think he might...'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Say no more, I am at your service. Where can I find this paint?'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Say no more, I am at your service. Where can I find this paint?'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''The storage room, but ... no one is allowed in, apart from Nasrin. Farah trusts her with everything. Even her magic potion.'' | *'''Makira:''' ''The storage room, but... no one is allowed in, apart from Nasrin. Farah trusts her with everything. Even her magic potion.'' | ||
*'''Basim:''' ''Farah has a magic potion?'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Farah has a magic potion?'' | ||
*'''Makira:''' ''She has Nasrin carry it, tells her when she wants a sip. It makes her breath foul. Still, I'd give anything to try it myself!'' | *'''Makira:''' ''She has Nasrin carry it, tells her when she wants a sip. It makes her breath foul. Still, I'd give anything to try it myself!'' | ||
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*'''Basim:''' ''Paint, potion, now she has me fetching bawdy books. I meant to play a servant, not be one.'' | *'''Basim:''' ''Paint, potion, now she has me fetching bawdy books. I meant to play a servant, not be one.'' | ||
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{{IUNote|Title=Serpents in the Sanctuary|Text=When they took me from my mother's arms, the only consolation was the promise of sisters. Of a world of women who would be my sanctuary and strength. And so they were, for a time. But a sickness has spread. The cruelty and ambition that dominate the world beyond root within our walls. My sisters have become serpents. I would not turn predator, bur neither will I be prey.}} | {{IUNote | ||
|Title=Serpents in the Sanctuary | |||
|Text=When they took me from my mother's arms, the only consolation was the promise of sisters. Of a world of women who would be my sanctuary and strength. And so they were, for a time. But a sickness has spread. The cruelty and ambition that dominate the world beyond root within our walls. My sisters have become serpents. I would not turn predator, bur neither will I be prey.}} | |||
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{{IUNote|Title=On the World to Come|Text=Sisters,<br><br>Farah the Umm Walad forbade us to speak of the rebels, but can you not conceive of the future they promise? We could walk in the world beyond these walls. No man here would dare to hold us. We could dance unbidden, sing when we're moved to, read what we care. No man's vassal or vessel. No longer any man's to own, our bodies, our choices, our fates our own.}} | {{IUNote | ||
|Title=On the World to Come | |||
|Text=Sisters,<br><br>Farah the Umm Walad forbade us to speak of the rebels, but can you not conceive of the future they promise? We could walk in the world beyond these walls. No man here would dare to hold us. We could dance unbidden, sing when we're moved to, read what we care. No man's vassal or vessel. No longer any man's to own, our bodies, our choices, our fates our own.}} | |||
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*'''Farah:''' ''Abu 'Abdallah's ambition knows no bounds.'' | *'''Farah:''' ''Abu 'Abdallah's ambition knows no bounds.'' | ||
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*'''Nasrin:''' ''Have you met his mother?'' | *'''Nasrin:''' ''Have you met his mother?'' | ||
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{{IUNote|Title=A Word from the Fallen|Text=Young one,<br><br>My rivals will soon oust me. I had urged ambition, caught them to climb. I cannot complain at being outstripped.<br><br>You can only rise or fall: there is no clinging to the wall. If the wind does not knock you from your perch then others will on their ascent. Do not lose your footing: the maw of chaos gapes below. I suffered its jaws. I'd spare you the same.<br><br>- Qabiha}} | {{IUNote | ||
|Title=A Word from the Fallen | |||
|Text=Young one,<br><br>My rivals will soon oust me. I had urged ambition, caught them to climb. I cannot complain at being outstripped.<br><br>You can only rise or fall: there is no clinging to the wall. If the wind does not knock you from your perch then others will on their ascent. Do not lose your footing: the maw of chaos gapes below. I suffered its jaws. I'd spare you the same.<br><br>- Qabiha}} | |||
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*'''Farah:''' ''You. Qabiha might have been lax about lateness, but I am not so lenient as she.'' | *'''Farah:''' ''You. Qabiha might have been lax about lateness, but I am not so lenient as she.'' | ||
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The Servant and the Impostor was a virtual representation of one of Basim Ibn Ishaq's genetic memories relived through the Animus.
Description
Basim begins his investigation on the concubine Qabiha.
Outcome
Basim got roped into the revenge plans of Makira, a harem servant allied with Qabiha.