Tower of London
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle located in the City of London, London on the north bank of the River Thames. At the fortress's centre lies the White Tower, which was originally conceived as a residence for royalty but has served a host of other functions throughout history, most prominently that of a prison. It is guarded by the Queen's Royal Guard, who are overseen by a constable. Its current and most famous function, however, is the resting place of the British Crown Jewels.
History
In 1696, during the Great Recoinage, William Chaloner was held in the Tower following the exposure of his counterfeiting activities by the Assassin Omar Khaled and Sir Isaac Newton.[1]
In 1868, Master Assassin Evie Frye infiltrated the Tower to locate a Shroud of Eden. Upon arrival, she found the place overrun by men under the command of the Templar Lucy Thorne. Realizing an opportunity, Evie killed the Templars masquerading as Royal Guardsmen, rescued the constable in charge of the Tower garrison, and, disguising herself as a prisoner, assassinated Thorne before fleeing as the Royal Guard retook the Tower.[2]
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Concept art of the Tower viewed from afar -
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Concept art of Traitors' Gate
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