Yusuf Tazim
Yusuf Tazim was a Mentor of the Ottoman Assassins. Operating primarily in his hometown Constantinople, he was primarily involved in the fight against the Byzantine Templars during the early 1510s and aided Ezio Auditore da Firenze in his search for the Masyaf keys.
In the process, he and Ezio managed to make good relations with Şehzade Suleiman, and thwarted the Templar's plans to destroy the Ottoman Empire and find the Masyaf keys hidden in Constantinople.
Biography
Early life
Yusuf was born in Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, he was raised to be an assassin from birth, and he rose through the ranks to eventually become the Ottoman Assassins' Mentor.
Meeting with Ezio Auditore
In 1511, Yusuf met the Mentor of the Italian Assassins, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, when he arrived by boat in Constantinople. Yusuf showed Ezio around the city, giving him a Hookblade in the process and introducing him to the various types of bombs that the Ottoman Assassins used. Together, they climbed the Galata Tower and viewed the city from above, until they both performed a Leap of Faith.[1]
Rescuing Suleiman
In 1511, Ezio and Yusuf dressed as entertainers and infiltrated a party for Prince Suleiman in the Topkapı Palace, who was in danger of a Templar assassination. Ezio and Yusuf were able to find the disguised Templars and have the Ottoman Assassins silently kill them.[1]
Appearance
Yusuf wore tan Assassin robes and a headband, both with teal sashes. He wielded the Hidden Blade, the hookblade, and Throwing Knives, and was adept at the art of bomb-crafting.
Gallery
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Yusuf and Ezio discussing the hookblade.
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Yusuf and Ezio dressed as minstrels. -
Yusuf trying to rescue Suleiman with Ezio.
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Yusuf and Ezio.
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Yusuf and Ezio looking at Constantinople
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