Makira
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Makira, also known as Al-Si'la (English: The Hag), was the qahramana of the Harem in Baghdad during the 9th century.
She was a close ally of the concubine Qabiha, the Ra's Al-Af'a of the Order of the Ancients and subsequently followed in her footsteps. She was a target of the Hidden One Roshan, who once served in Alamut.
Biography
Originally hailing from the Abbasid Caliphate, Al-Si'la traveled to England, where she became affiliated with Sir Edward, Earl of Westerna, who had occupied Ravensburg. Taking advantage of Edward's anger at the Vikings of the Raven Clan, Al-Si'la manipulated the earl to further her own plans. The Saxon mercenaries in Edward's employ often stole the Raven Clan's gear and launched raids with it to frame them. While the Saxons and Edward kept any looted gold and silver, Al-Si'la took all writings they found for herself. She also paid to improve Ravensburg's defenses and claimed a cabin for her own.[1]
After Eivor Varinsdottir publicly assassinated Edward, his guards fled to raise the alarm rather than fight, prompting Al-Si'la to leave her cabin. Quickly assessing the situation, she alleged the earl had imprisoned her and invited Eivor over on the pretense of wanting to better see her liberator, all while hiding a dagger behind her back. Eivor remained unmoved by Al-Si'la's plea, however, giving Roshan the chance to drop from a tree and kill her. Roshan then looted a scroll from her body and said she would deliver it to Jerusalem, describing its contents as "a seed to plant" for the future.[1]
Behind the scenes
Al-Si'la is a character introduced in Shared History, a free content mini-expansion for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla added to the game as a tie-in to the then upcoming Assassin's Creed: Mirage.
In Arabian folklore, a sila is a supernatural creature assigned to djinn or ghouls and is described as being a talented shapeshifter that often appears as human women. They are said to live in desolate parts of the deserts, where they would lead travelers and nomads astray to their deaths.
Gallery
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Al-Si'la observing Edward's speech -
Al-Si'la discovering Edward's death -
Al-Si'la's death
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Shared History (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
References
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