Acre Citadel
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The Acre Citadel was a huge fortress located in the southern rich district of Acre, as well as the main residence of Richard I of England during the Third Crusade.
History
The citadel was essentially a small town that was heavily fortified against outside attacks, with huge walls and battlements. It contained the quarters of William of Montferrat, a Templar who governed the area whilst Richard was absent fighting the Saracens.[1]
In 1191, a team of Assassins were sent by their Mentor, Al-Mualim, to keep William inside of the Citadel.[2] Al-Mualim's team of Assassins eliminated Templar patrols,[3] Crusaders,[4] and William's personal bodyguard, Isembart. From him, they learned that William was planning an ambush for Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.[5] The team then disrupted the ambush,[6] allowing Altaïr to infiltrate the heavily guarded fortress, eliminate the archers patrolling its perimeter and then assassinate William.[1]
A couple of years later, Altaïr and Maria Thorpe met at the top of the citadel's tower, where they made love and subsequently conceived a son.[7]
Behind the scenes
The citadel is actually based on the real Templar's quarter and castle in Acre.[8]
Gallery
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Front door of Acre Citadel -
Altaïr facing the citadel's walls -
The citadel's tower -
The inner citadel -
King Richard in front of the citadel -
A view of Acre Citadel's walls, simulated by Animus 4.38 -
The chamber of King Richard's steward in Acre Citadel, simulated by Animus 4.38 -
A view of Acre Citadel's walls, simulated by Animus 4.38
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed II
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed – Assassination (William of Montferrat)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Illusory Words
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – With Arms Open
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Deadly Game
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Fighting Fair
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – The Unseen Knife
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Modern day
- ↑ The Historical Documentation of the Water Cisterns under the Jazzar Pasha Mosque in Acre by Bartosz Radojewski. www.iaa-conservation.org. Accessed 20 September 2021