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Ali ibn Muhammad (Leader of the Zanj)

Leader of the Rebels and ally to the Hidden Ones.

Overview
Before reveal	Before his disappearance, Ali and the Rebels were helping Nur uncover more about the Order's influence over Baghdad.
After reveal	Ali was captured and is being held in the Damascus Gate Prison, where he's being questioned about the Hidden Ones.
Clue	Summary	Description
Conversation with Nur	It's suspected that the Order is behind Ali's disappearance.	Ali and Nur were working together to uncover momre about the Order's presence in Baghdad when he was captured.
Scribe's Notes	A list of prisons.	It seems these listed prisons have symbols associated to them. O - Kufa Gate X - Shurta S - Damascus Gate I - Basra Gate
Conversation with Beshi	Ali was seperated from the captives.	Ali was marked and sent to be interrogated about the Hidden Ones. One of the captives revealed what Ali's mark looked like.
Investigate Summary	Ali was sent to the Damascus Gate Prison.	By cross-referencing the mark Ali was given with the scribe's notes, we've concluded that Ali is being held at the Damascus Gate Prison.

Beshi (Ali's Second in Command)

A captain of the Rebels who works in the Upper Harbor.

Overview
Beshi works at the Upper Harbor and may know something about his leader's disappearance.
Clue	Summary	Description
Conversation with Roshan	Beshi works at the Upper Harbor.	Roshan found evidence that Nur was working with Beshi, Ali's second in command. Beshi may be found at the Upper Harbor.
Conversation with Beshi	Beshi's men were captured by Caliphate soldiers.	Beshi's men are being held at the docks in Shari'. I must help liberate them before we can set our sights on finding Ali.

Dervis (Nur's Contact)

Nur mapped the factory district of Shari', north of Harbiyah.

Overview
Fuladh found a map in the Bureau. Roshan suspects Nur may have frequented an area known for Rebel sympathizers.
Clue	Summary	Description
Conversation with Roshan	Nur marked Shari''s district on a map.	Roshan believes Nur may have frequented this area for a reason as it's a district known for Rebel acitivity.
Conversation with Roshan	Nur made contact with a Merchant in Shari'.	Nur knew of a Merchant who was helping the Rebels. It's likely they dwell in the leather dyeing factory district.

Khurasan Gate Guardhouse

The Rebel Leader might still be there. / Ali's Last Known Location

Overview
Ali was captured and taken to this guardhouse weeks ago.
Clue	Summary	Description
Conversation with Dervis	Ali was taken to the Khurasan Gate Guardhouse.	Ali was captured and taken to this guardhouse. That was weeks ago, but it's a lead worth following up on.

Al-Ghul (The Slaver)

Al-Ghul's true identity is Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob.

Overview
Before Reveal	A presumed Order member reigns over Baghdad's prisons, forcing enemies of the Caliphate to work their dig sites.
After Reveal	Al-Ghul was revealed as Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob, a soap merchant who uses migrant laborers to dig alongside the imprisoned.
Clue	Summary	Description
Conversation with Beshi	The Order member is named Al-Ghul.	Ali was marked and sent to be interrogated about the Hidde Ones. One of the captives revealed what Ali's mark looked like.
Conversation with Ali	Al-Ghul's identity is Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob.	Ali reveals that a soap mill owner named Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob regularly acquires migrant laborers to work for him.
Conversation with Roshan	Al-Ghul will be at the Caravanserai.	After piecing together clues from Ali and Beshi, we deduced that Al-Ghul will be at the Caravanserai buying laborers to work his dig sites.

Watermill (Rebel Stronghold)

I told Ali to regroup with Roshan and the Rebels.

Overview
I am meant to regroup with Ali and Master Roshan who await me at the Rebel stronghold, a Watermill in Northwest Harbiyah.
Clue	Summary	Description
Interaction with Ali	Ali is at the Watermill stronghold with Roshan.	While escaping the prison, I told Ali to regroup with Roshan at the Rebels' stronghold, a Watermill on the northern outskirts.

Ahmad ibn Musa (One of the Ingenious Banu Musa)

Ahmad is the most brilliant among his brothers.

Overview
The most brilliant amongst his brothers, Ahmad's genius for tinkering blurs the line between passion and obsession.
Clue	Summary	Description
Ahmad's Diagram	A strange design Ahmad is working on.	I found some of Ahmad's work, a design that I have never seen before.
Chest Note	Doctor Hassan summoned Ahmad to the Bimaristan.	Brother Ahmad, Exciting news! The artifact you helped us uncover at the ruins hums with remarkable power! I have conceived of a device to repair it, but I am no engineer and require your expertise. Find me at the Bimaristan. Hurry, history awaits! - Doctor Hassan
Ahmad is Missing	Ahmad ibn Musa has a workshop in the House of Wisdom.	We have not heard from Ahmad ever since he returned to his workshop at the House of Wisdom.

The House of Wisdom (Hub of the World's Knowledge)

Overview
Where Scholars gather to share learning. I used to sneak in there with Nehal.
Clue	Summary	Description
Ahmad is Missing	Ahmad ibn Musa has a workshop in the House of Wisdom.	We have not heard from Ahmad ever since he returned to his workshop at the House of Wisdom.

Ahmad's Workshop (Science Waits for No One)

This place might contain clues to Ahmad's whereabouts.

Overview
Ahmad spends a lot of time in his workshop. It should provide some clues to his whereabouts.
Clue	Summary	Description
Ahmad's Workshop	Ahmad's workshop could reveal his whereabouts.	I have found Ahmad's workshop, but he is not there. I need to keep looking.
Ahmad's Assistant	Ahmad's assitant led me into an ambush.	I was led into an ambush by Hamid, after a masked man ordered him to keep the location of the dig site a secret.

Excavation Site (The House of Wisdom's Dig Site)

An excavation site in the wilderness.

Overview
This dig site might have some clues about the masked man and the whereabouts of Ahmad ibn Musa.
Clue	Summary	Description
Excavation Site Map	Hamid provided a map to the House of Wisdom's dig site.	I have received a map showing the location of an excavation site southwest of Baghdad. There is also an oasis on the way.
Chest Note	Doctor Hassan wrote to Ahmad about an odd object.	Brother Ahmad, Exciting news! The artifact you helped us uncover at the ruins hums with remarkable power! I have conceived of a device to repair it, but I am no engineer and require your expertise. Find me at the Bimaristan. Hurry, history awaits! - Doctor Hassan

Al-Azhdaha (The Doctor)

Doctor Hassan uncovered an artifact at the dig site.

Overview
Before reveal	An unknown masked man threatened Hamid to keep people away from the excavation site. Could it be an Order member?
After reveal	He and Ahmad seem to be working on something together. Could he be the masked man?
Clue	Summary	Description
	Injured workers at the Bimaristan are missing.	.
	A masked man threatened Hamid to keep quiet.
Chest Note	Doctor Hassan summoned Ahmad to the Bimaristan.	Brother Ahmad, Exciting news! The artifact you helped us uncover at the ruins hums with remarkable power! I have conceived of a device to repair it, but I am no engineer and require your expertise. Find me at the Bimaristan. Hurry, history awaits! - Doctor Hassan
The Doctor's Location	Doctor Hassan is linked to missing subjects.	Casualties were taken to the Bimaristan. and have not been heard since.
Incriminating Clues	He is an Order member named Al-Azhdaha.	My dear Al-Rabisu, Work on the device progresses wonderfully. The engineer will unwittingly provide us the key to unlock its infinite potential. The new parts I mentioned last time are en route to the House of Wisdom. The Hour of our Order is at hand. Al-Azhdaha
Window Repairs	Hassan's lab has a broken rooftop window.	I demand immediate attention to the broken window above my laboratory! There are adequate materials in the storeroom to effect the repair immediately. If I catch a fatal chill due to your negligence, you shall answer to the Caliph. Personally. -Doctor Hassan

Al-Zarik (The Book Burner)

Zahra, the scholar woman who kidnapped Hunayn.

Overview
Before reveal	The Caretaker's murderer seems to be a woman. Did she try to cover something up?
After reveal	Zahra imprisoned Hunayn and made him translate an odd book. She seems to be an influencial individual.
Clue	Summary	Description
	The person behind the bonfire might be female.
Freeing Hunayn	Hunayn's kidnapper and a murder suspect.	Hunayn told me that someone named Zahra imprisoned him and forced him to translate a mysterious book, but he could not.
Book Deliveries	Zahra seems to reside at the Scholar's Estate.	Zahra wants the additional books taken from the House of Wisdom to be delivered directly to her personal residence at the Scholar's Estate. Do not bring them here.
Incriminating Letter	Al-Zarik is an Order member under Al-Rabisu.	Al-Zarik, The Order is pleased with our accomplishments within the House of Wisdom. The future will sing tales of our glorious deeds and the prospects of our rule. I trust you are on your way back to the city to await further instructions. Al-Rabisu
Translation Progress	The book is key to the Order's "Alruh".	Al-Rabisu, Thanks to your masterful deception with the fire at the House of Wisdom, the prisoner is translating the nameless book as we speak. He shall not set foot outside the Scriptorium until his work is done. Once we have the proper insight to the artifact's inner workings, we shall get our "Great Work", Alruh, functioning. -Zahra
An Orderly Poem	Zahra seems to go by the name Al-Zarik.	To my Al-Zarik, Demoness green and yellow too, My dragon's kiss I leave upon you. As the wise Poet Arib once wrote, You are my law, you are my Order. - Al-Azhdaha

The Caretaker of Books (A Scholar)

The Caretaker tends the books in the House of Wisdom.

Overview
He catalogues and tends to all the books in the House of Wisdom. Supposedly, no volume comes or goes without his knowledge.
Clue	Summary	Description
Book Burning	The Caretaker might know more about the fire.	Fazil knows nothing. I remember from my wanderings that there is a Caretaker of Books in the House of Wisdom. He could help.
Missing Books	The Caretaker works in the library's southwest wing.	Please locate the following books and return them to the Southwest Wing as soon as feasible: Kitab al-Hiyal Kalila wa-Dimna Kitab al-Azif You must also return the ancient manuscript written in an unknown tongue.
Piece of Fabric	His murderer could be a woman.	A piece of fabric from a woman's gown found in the dead librarian's grasp.
Last Words	His last words points toward the Scriptorium.	The Caretaker wrote the word "Scriptorium" in his own blood.

Scriptorium (Where Manuscripts are Created)

A place to copy precious books by hand, one at a time.

Overview
The Mansakh or Scriptorium is where scribes laboriously copy books by hand, one page at a time.
Clue	Summary	Description
Last Words	The Caretaker of Books alluded to this place.	The Caretaker wrote the word "Scriptorium" in his own blood.
	There is a prisoner being held in the Scriptorium.	.
Freeing Hunayn	Hunayn was forced to translate a strange book.	Hunayn told me that someone named Zahra imprisoned him and forced him to translate a mysterious book, but he could not.
Book Deliveries	Zahra seems to reside at the Scholar's Estate.	Zahra wants the additional books taken from the House of Wisdom to be delivered directly to her personal residence at the Scholar's Estate. Do not bring them here.

Al-Rabisu (Mastermind in the Shadows)

Overview
Before reveal	A enigma behind the scenes, a puppeteer pulling strings.
After reveal	Al-Rabisu might be the leader of the Abbasiyah district. I should find him at the Great Symposium.
Clue	Summary	Description
Hidden Al-Rabisu	Al-Rabisu is hiding in the House of Wisdom.	I have learned that Al-Rabisu hid himself somewhere in the House of Wisdom after I assassinated his underlings.
Incriminating Letter	Al-Zarik is an Order member under Al-Rabisu.	Al-Zarik, The Order is pleased with our accomplishments within the House of Wisdom. The future will sing tales of our glorious deeds and the prospects of our rule. I trust you are on your way back to the city to await further instructions. Al-Rabisu
The Kahraman's Clues	Fazil Fahim Al-Kemsa is Al-Rabisu.	I saw Fazil flee the Symposium in terror after learning about the assassinations of Zahra and Doctor Hassan.
The Great Scholar's Location	A hatch in the outer courtyard could lead to Fazil.	I have discovered that the Great Scholar could be in a basement accessible through a hatch in the western courtyard.
	Entry to Fazil's office requires a password.
Those Who Came Before Are Those Who Shall Return	The password is Those Who Came Before Are Those Who Shall Return.	"... The many stars in the sky offer a riddle, a puzzle, but one that should only be considered by great scholars gathered in a luxurious House of Wisdom, protected by guards, well-funded with the latest instruments. Only in such lofty conditions can these heavenly mysteries be bully contemplated, free from the superstition and dogma of the ignorant masses..." This is an excerpt from a work of astronomy written by the Great Scholar, Fazil Fahim.

The Great Work

Overview
Something is going on with the Order in Abbasiyah. What are they working on?
Clue	Summary	Description
Doctor's Instructions	The Order is building a dangerous machine.	I have learned that the Order is building a mysterious machine that damages people's minds.
Translation Progress	The book is key to the Order's "Alruh".	Al-Rabisu, Thanks to your masterful deception with the fire at the House of Wisdom, the prisoner is translating the nameless book as we speak. He shall not set foot outside the Scriptorium until his work is done. Once we have the proper insight to the artifact's inner workings, we shall get our "Great Work", Alruh, functioning. -Zahra

Dogan bin Arslan (The Rebel Hunter)

Overview
One called Dogan bin Arslan has been abducting slaves in Jarjaraya who are allied with the rebels. He has a farm nearby.
Clue	Summary	Description
Disappearing Slaves	Slaves continue to go missing from Jarjaraya.	Someone is taking Zanj slaves from Jarjaray, after they were seen talking to Beshi.
Soldier's Note	Dogan is the one hunting the rebels.	I need more names. Do whatever you have to do, but get them. I have something special planned. - Dogan bin Arslan

Jarjaraya (Ali's Village)

The executed rebels were taken from here.

Overview
This village is home to both the very wealthy and the very poor. Many Zanj rebels are here.
Clue	Summary	Description
	The executed rebels came from Jarjaraya.
Tea Drinkers	Patrons of the Teahouse might know something.	Patrons of the teahouse in Jarjaraya might be overheard gossiping.
Missing Slaves	More slaves have gone missing.	It seems Ali's rebels have been recruiting slaves in Jarjaraya.

Widow's Farm (Farm near the Teahouse)

Overview
A Zanj widow's son has gone missing, like the others. She is at a farm west of the teamhouse.
Clue	Summary	Description
Teamhouse Talk	The son of a Zanj widow is missing.	Several more slaves have gone missing, one of them the son of a Zanj widow from a nearby farm.
Son's Letter	The Widow's Son has gone to a nearby farm.	I have seen mercenaries go in and out of that farm. They must be the ones who took Father and the others. I am going tonight, and will see what I see. I leave this note here, in case I am taken as well. I am sorry to disobey you Mother, but Beshi is right. We must fight.
	The white flowers are for the Widow.

Informant (Harbor Spy)

Overview
An informant who is spying on the rebels can be found at Jarjaraya harbor in the morning.
Clue	Summary	Description
Ali's interrogation	Someone at the harbor is informing for the Caliph.	Ali discovered that an informant for the Caliph has been hanging around Jarjaraya harbor in the mornings.
Soldier's Note	Someone named Dogan is looking for the rebels.	I need more names. Do whatever you have to do, but get them. I have something special planned. - Dogan bin Arslan

Dogan's Farm (Farm with a Villa Nearby)

Rebel hunter Dogan bin Arslan takes captured slaves here.

Overview
This farm is where rebel hunter Dogan bin Arslan interrogates slaves he suspects of being rebels.
Clue	Summary	Description
Occupied Farm	Dogan's farm lies east of the Widow's farm.	There is a place not far east of the Widow called Dogan's Farm that is suspiciously guarded by mercenaries.

Al-Mardikhwar (The Warlord)

Overview
Before reveal	The third Order member in Sharqiyah is also the leader, one named Al-Mardikhwar.
After reveal	The Order leader in Sharqiyah, Al-Mardikhwar, is Wasif Al Turki. He controls half of Baghdad from the Great Garrison.
Clue	Summary	Description
Third Member	There is a third Order member called Al-Mardikhwar.	.
Ominous Note	Al-Mardikhwar is at the Great Garrison.	.
Angry Missive	Al-Mardikhwar is a high-ranking officer.	.
Warlord Wasif	Warlord Wasif Al-Turki is Order Member Al-Mardikhwar.	Fuladh deduced from the notes found on Al-Rukh and Al-A'eshma that their leader Al-Mardikhwar is Warlord Wasif Al-Turki.

Officers' Club (Club for Mercenary Officers)

Overview
The rebel hunter Dogan bin Arslan was to report to Order members Al-Rukh and Al-A'eshma at the Officers' Club in Sharqiyah.
Clue	Summary	Description
Dogan's Orders	Dogan was reporting to Order members.	.
Officers' Meeting	Names of the Order members are revealed.	.
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Al-A'eshma (The Admiral)

Overview
Before reveal	Al-A'eshma was to meet with Dogan at the Officers' Club in Sharqiyah.
After reveal	Order member Al-A'eshma is Admiral Nadir ibn Havid. He builds warships for the Caliphate, and could be at the Lower harbor.
Clue	Summary	Description
	Al-A'eshma was to meet Dogan.	.
	Al-A'eshma is someone named Nadir.	.
	Nadir could be at the Harbor.	.
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Al-Rukh (The Arab General)

Overview
Before reveal	An Order member going by the name of Al-Rukh was to meet with Dogan at the Officers' Club in Sharqiyah.
After reveal	Order member Al-Rukh is the Abbasid General Jasoor ibn Basil, a cowardly liar who hides at his villa at Qasr Salih.
Clue	Summary	Description
	Al-Rukh was to meet Dogan.	.
	Al-Rukh is someone named Jasoor.	.
	General Jasoor is at Qasr Salih.	.
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Al-Bahamut (Ra's Al-Af'a (Head of the Order))

Overview
The Head of the Order of the Ancients in Baghdad, and responsible for all their nefarious dealings within the Caliphate.
Clue	Summary	Description
Rayhan's Letter	There is a Head of the order in Baghdad.	Basim, Congratulations, for it is no small feat to slay an Order Member. Alas, centuries of skirmish with our enemy have taught us that only by cutting off its head can we win this war. I hear whispers that the leader of the Order in Baghdad is called Ra's Al-Af'a. Find this Head of the Snake, slay its allies, strip it of its mask, and strike it down. Mentor Rayhan
	The Head of the Order is known as Al-Bahamut.
	Arib's work is enjoyed by Fazil and within the Order.	.
The Warlord and the Governor	Muhammad ibn Tahir was arguing with Al-Mardikhwar	I saw Wasif arguing with Governor Tahir. The Governor has no authority in Sharqiyah. Is he also with the Order?
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Dervis' Shop (Where One May Haggle, or Try To)

Overview
Dervis is looking for valuable objects to sell. It will help keep the rebellion alive.

Nehal (My Oldest Friend)

Nehal and I share a bond like no other.

Overview
I took an oath to the Hidden Ones. I swore to give up my past. But Nehal and I will always be linked to each other.

My Old Home (My Hideout in Anbar)

Could Nehal be back at our hideout?

Overview
I had to flee the area and lost sight of her. Maybe she has returned home in Anbar. I need to talk to her.

The Ancient Place (Nehal's Calling)

Nehal has been obsessed with ancient writings.

Overview
Obsessed with the symbol we saw at the Winter Palace, Nehal has been trying to learn more.
Clue	Summary	Description
Nehal's Note	Nehal's note mentions an oasis, north of 'Aqarquf Dunes.	That night at the palace. It left me with a nagging feeling of discomfort, like after waking up from a nightmare. Yesterday I remembered wandering the desert again, north of the 'Aqarquf Dunes, reaching the oasis... There was something there. Something ancient that called to me. Did this really happen? I always had trouble distinguishing dreams from reality...
Al-Ghul's Letter	The Order is trying to reach a chamber under the oasis.	We need more workers at the southern site. Stop your excavations and bring them to me as fast as you can. Until you find a way to reach the chamber under the oasis, the shards should not be left unguarded. The Tha'abeen will carry them at all timees. Yours in the Order, -Al-Ghul
Al-Ghul's Letter	The order has spread Shards among its members.	We need more workers at the southern site. Stop your excavations and bring them to me as fast as you can. Until you find a way to reach the chamber under the oasis, the shards should not be left unguarded. The Tha'abeen will carry them at all timees. Yours in the Order, -Al-Ghul
	I found a strange Shard on a member of the Order.
The Buried Chamber	This ancient place seems filled with some kind of energy.	I have never seen anything like this place. It feels unreal, as if coming straight from a dream.
Mysterious Shards	I have to reveal the secrets tied to all these Shards.	It is time I find a use for all these Shards. What could they be connected to?

Beneath Alamut (Where Secrets are Buried)

The Head of the Order told me answers lie beneath Alamut. Could this be where I find my truth?

Al-Jahiz (The Bookworm)

Al-Jahiz's library contains lots of books, but he would like more.

Overview
Because Al-Jahiz never leaves his books, he needs help gathering even more of them.

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