Iskender (Janissary)

Iskender was the chorbaji janissary who served under Selim.

History

In 1509, after the recent earthquake, Iskender followed Prince Selim to Trabzond. One day, he heard Selim outraged over his father, Sultan Bayezid retreating to his palace in Adrianople after the earthquake. Explaining his plan to Iskender, Selim instructed his janissary to be ready of all enemies, including the Ottoman Assassins and his older brother, Prince Ahmet. While Selim took leave, Iskender explained that Ahmet most likely sent men to kill him. Within a day and a half, Iskender and his men saw Ahmet's men just outside the city and then attacked and killed them accordingly.

Two weeks later, Iskender and his janissaries met with Selim at Varna and discussed with him that the Assassins have been tracking their movements. Realizing the Sultan's alliance with the Assassins, Iskender began to worry about the janissaries' support for Selim becoming public. While fortifying the camp, they soon welcomed Selim's son Suleiman, who came to travel with his way to Kefe, where he will serve as governor while he finished his studies. Realizing the Assassins may be coming for them, Iskender and his men made to prioritize Selim's safety and hide their true allegiance until the time comes for the next Sultan.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Recollection