Cypriot Resistance
The Cypriot Resistance was a group of rebels against the government of the island of Cyprus. Mostly composed of men, the group played a key role when the Grand Master of the Assassins, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, migrated to the island in order to eliminate the Templar presence.
History
During the fall of 1191, the Assassin Jabal contacted the leader of the Limassol chapter of the Resistance, Alexander, informing him of Altaïr's arrival to the island, and that he required assistance. After making contact with Altaïr, Alexander informed him about some of the key Templar figures and locations in the district. After naming Frederick the Red his target, Altaïr was told by Alexander to contact the spy Osman for assistance in getting in the district castle.
After the successful assassination of Frederick, the Templars had the Resistance safehouse in Limassol set on fire, and had several of the members murdered. Afterwards, in the church area of the district, Osman was killed by Armand Bouchart in the midst of his public announcement regarding Frederick's death. Despite the casualties, several members lived, among them was Alexander. Alexander then gave his final assistance to Altaïr before making attempts to reform the Resistance, having the Assassin contact the pirate Pasha to gain transport to Kyrenia. Alexander told Altaïr to look for the Resistance's district leader, Barnabas, for further assistance. Afterwards, Alexander takes his leave with his men.
Arriving at Kyrenia, Altaïr encounters the resistance member Markos along with his men, who apprehended Maria Thorpe when she attempted to escape. Altaïr suggested that she stay with them while he searched for the safehouse. Afterwards, Altaïr meets with Barnabas.
Organizational information
The organization mostly functioned in secrecy, keeping a close eye on the city while maintaining their vigil on the government's actions. They mostly hide in inconspicuous safehouses in the city districts, where they keep most of their books, supplies, weapons, and occasional prisoners. Much like guilds, the Resistance have a specific leader assigned to each chapter, who often coordinates their efforts and negotiates with several contacts.
Much of the members are well-informed, and know several locations and shortcuts around the city. Many members take these hidden shortcuts when their situation require subtlety. Despite their stand against the government, they are not openly arrested by the guards. They were shown to be arrested only when they display hostile force, or have been ordered to be apprehended by a superior.
Known members
Contacts
Trivia
- Most of the members wore long black robes, similar to the vigilantes.
- '"Cypriot Resistance" means Cyprus Resistance.
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