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To make this blog easier to read so that I can also add in new time frames whenever I can think of something I've set it up with tabs. Just click the period name to view the details I've included if you would like to hear my ideas :)

1300-1315

Location

  1. Paris - Capital of the kingdom of France and a great place for our Assassin to come from.
  2. Avignon - A city in southeastern France. Is also known as the City of Popes. The Roman Curia (Administration of the Holy See) was moved here in 1309
  3. Poitiers - A city in western France. For a few years prior to Avignon this city held the Papal Court.



Assassins

  1. Enguerran de Marigny 1260-1315 (Minister of France) - Carried out many missions for Philip. Was accused of sorcery by Charles of Valois and executed.
  2. John of Paris 1255-1306 (French Philosopher) - Was considered to be one of the best theologians at the Convent of St. James


Templar

  1. Jacques de Molay (Grandmaster of the Templar Order) - The "Last" Grandmaster of the Templar Order. Was arrested by Philip IV in 1307 after attending Catherine of Courtenay's funeral. Burned to death in 1314.
  2. Raymond Bertrand de Got 1264-1314 (Pope Clement V) - Disolved the Templar Order. I see a decent backstory of him as the true grandmaster and Jacques as a diversion.
  3. Guillaume de Nogaret 1260-1313 - There is a belief that he poisoned Benedict XI. Was also responsible for the death of Boniface VIII.
  4. Geoffroi de Charney ?-1314 (Preceptor of Normandy) - One of the highest ranking Templar at the time. Was arrested in 1307 by Philip and burned at the stake.
  5. Pierre Flote ?-1302 (French Legalist) - Was considered one of the best lawyers of his time.
  6. Charles of Valois 1270-1325 (Count of Valois, Anjou, Maine, Titular Emperor Constantinople) - The younger brother of Philip IV. Was known as the 'King of the Cap'. Greedy and Ambitious he was never able to obtain a crown. Was said he was the "Son of a king, brother of a king, uncle of three kings, father of a king, but never king himself."
  7. Catherine of Courtenay 1274-1307 (Titular Empress Constantinople) - Married Charles of Valois in 1301. After her death Jacques de Molay served as one of her pallbearers.
  8. Louis X 1289-1316 (King of France) - Succeeded his Father in 1314. An avid Tennis Player, died under odd circumstances after drinking a large quantity of cooled wine. Brought about several reforms. Stated that all men are born free, he gave serf's the opportunity to "buy" their freedom.


Famous Inclusion

  1. Benedetto Gaetani 1235-1303 (Pope Boniface VIII) - Fueded heavily with King Philip IV of France. Was kidnapped by Guillaume de Nogaret and Sciarrillo Colonna. When he was finally released he died not long after from being beaten.
  2. Nicola Boccasini 1240-1304 (Pope Benedict XI) - Successor to Boniface. There is a belief he was poisoned by Guillaume de Nogaret for excommunicating him.
  3. Philip IV 1268-1314 (King of France) - King of France, was in great debt to the Templars. Had the last two masters of the templar put to death. Died during a hunting accident. Believed at the time to be the curse for the destruction of the Templars (Killed by them more like it I think)
  4. Joan I of Navarre (Queen of France) - Queen Consort of Philip IV and mother to the successor Louis X.
  5. Isabella of France 1295-1358 (Princess France/Queen England) - known as the She-wolf of France. Arrived in England when she was 12. I am somewhat seeing a few missions where you will be protecting her from Templar Agents. Was renowned for being very beautiful.
  6. Giacomo Colonna 1270-1329 (Sciarrillo Colonna) - Was reported to have slapped Pope Boniface during his capture at Anagni, which became known as the "Slap of Anagni".
  7. Pihilip V 1292-1322 (King of France) - The younger brother of Louis X and son of Philip IV. Was a very popular and strong king.
  8. Foulques de Villaret (Grandmaster of the Knights Hospitaller)


Main Assassin Character

The family death story has to be frank been done to death. 1282-1284 the year the Assassin is born. Grew up in an aristocratic family of Paris. When he turned 12 becoming estranged from his father for not wishing to marry somebody he did not love. He ran away from his family and was found by John of Paris who took him under his wing and taught him of the assassin ways and trained him.

1560-1583 Location

  1. Kyoto - The seat of imperial power and at the time capital of Japan.
  2. Shizugatake - Shibata Katsui's fortress layed here where he finally perished.
Assassins
  1. Akechi Mitsuhide 1528-1582 - A general who served Nobunaga but eventually betrayed and killed him. He is recorded as being killed within the next 2 weeks however a rumor has it that he survived and became a monk
  2. Kichō 1530?-? - More commonly known as Nōhime. The wife of Nobunaga albeit the belief is that she was a spy or an assassin. She was the daughter of Saitō Dōsan.
  3. Saitō Dōsan 1494-1556 (daimyo) - Including him here simply for backstory to Nōhime. He was her father. He was defeated in battle and killed by his own son.
  4. Tsuda Nobusumi 1555-1583 (ninja) - He was a nephew of Nobunaga. He died in the battle of Osaka at the hands of his cousin Nobutaka.
  5. Hosokawa Tama 1563-1600 - She was known as Gracia her Catholic baptism name. The daughter of Akechi Mitsuhide.
Templar
  1. Oda Nobunaga 1534-1582 (Daimyo) - Betrayed by his general Mitsuhide and killed. Was days from becoming shogun.
  2. Mori Ranmaru 1565-1582 (Nobunaga's attendant) - Loyal attendent who followed his lord into death by seppuku.
  3. Saitō Yoshitatsu 1527-1561 (Daimyo) - The eldest son of Saitō Dōsan. He rebelled against his father and defeated him. He then had him beheaded. A perfect first target to assassinate.
  4. Oda Nobutada 1557 -1582 (Samurai) - The eldest son of Nobunaga. After his father's death he was hunted and killed by Mitsuhide.
  5. Oda Nobutaka 1558-1583 (Samurai) - Third son of Nobunaga. After his fathers death he allied with another of his fathers allies but was defeated. He later committed sepuku while a prisoner.
  6. Shibata Katsui 1522-1583 (Samurai) - A general of Nobunaga who after he died battled with Hideyoshi for control. He was defeated and he and his wife Oichi committed seppuku to escape burning to death.
Famous Inclusion
  1. Toyotomi Hideyoshi 1536-1598 (Kampaku/regent) - One of Nobunaga's generals, he was peasant born and rose up the ranks to general. When Nobunaga was killed he hunted down Mitsuhide and had him killed, afterwards as he was not of noble birth he was granted the title of Kampaku. He was known as the second "Great Unifier". It was said he had an extra finger on each hand.
  2. Emperor Ōgimachi 1517-1593 (Emperor) - I am listing him under this name as opposed to using his personal name of Michihoto because of Japanese tradition. During this time of history the emperor is basically a figure head with no power. He abdicated to allow his grandson to become emperor in 1586.
  3. Oichi-no-kata 1547-1583 - The younger sister of Nobunaga. One of her daughters became wife of a shogun and one of her children a consort to the emperor.
  4. Maeda Toshiie 1539-1599 (General) - One of the head generals for Nobunaga, after his death he servered Hideyoshi later serving as a coregent for the young Hideyori until his death.
  5. Ashikaga Yoshiaki 1536-1597 (Shogun) - The 15th and last Ashikaga Shogun. He was expelled in 1573 and became a Buddhist Monk.
  6. Joao Rodrigues 1561-1633 (Missionary) - Arrived in 1577 aboard a ship from Portugal. He quickly picked up the japanese language and served as an interpreter for the Jesuit's.
Main Assassin Character
Multiple options for a back story. The typical family tragedy story, the son of one of the defeated daimyo. A monk that was away from the monastery when it was attacked with the people slaughtered and the monastery burned. A displaced peasant who seeks out training to fight back. A member of one of the prominent Ninja tribes (Iga/Koga come to mind). Just going off the customary naming style of other characters, Iiguru no Hikou is a generic translation to "Flying Eagle" to give you a hint of a name.
Custom Weaponry
I personally would prefer these weapons for the character on top of the typical hidden blade/pistol/poison)
  1. Wakizashi/Katana combo (Referred to as daishō, a couple dual sword style)
  2. Tantō (a knife/dagger)
  3. Throwing Stars (Instead of throwing knives)
  4. Kusarigama (A sickle attached to a chain)

1425-1450 Location

  1. Orléans - Was under siege between 1428-29. Jeanne's first major victory as well as being a vastly important city in the war. This also counted as a crossroads of sorts where the city laid on the borders of English controlled France and French controlled France.
  2. Rouen - The historic capital city of the Normandy region. Jeanne was executed within the city. This was also the seat of John Platagenet while he was regent of France.
Assassins
  1. Jean d'Orléans 1402-1468 - Known as the Bastard of Orléans. He was the illegitamite son of the former duke of Orléans, Louis. With his half-brother Charles in prison he served during the war for Charles VII.
Templar
  1. Pierre Cauchon 1371-1442 (Bishop) - A bishop of the the Beauvais Diocese. He was well known for holding English interests more strongly then French. When Jeanne d'Arc was captured by the Burgundians he played a role in the English negotiations for her. Afterwards he announced her a witch in a mock trial and had her burned at the stake.
  2. John of Lancaster 1389-1435 (Duke of Bedford) - Was also known as John Platagenet (Nobility have no surnames however). Was the son of King Henry IV. He served as regent of France for his nephew the king Henry VI.
  3. Thomas Montacute 1388-1428 (Earl of Salisbury) - An English noblemen, he spent most of his life as a soldier. During the seige of Orléans a cannonball hit a window he was standing near and he died days later from the injuries.
  4. Gilles de Montmororency-Laval 1404-1440 (Baron de Rais) - More popularly known as Gilles de Rais. He was a companion of Jeanne d'Arc. In 1434/35 he retired from the military. From 1432 up until it's uncovering in 1440 he spent the time as a prolific serial killer. They first started at Champtocé-sur-Loire (a nice place for a side mission). There is a controversy in historians with the belief that he might not have actually done this but was a victim of an inquisition by the church.
  5. Georges de la Trémoille 1382-1446 (Grand Chamberlain) - During low points in the war historical consesus holds that he undermined two of the best French military commanders. Is believed to have thought of personal advancement far higher then that of public interest. There is belief that he was responsible for the lack of royal support to Jeanne d'Arc that doomed her military actions
  6. Philip III 1396-1467 (Duke of Burgundy) - His troops were responsible for the capture of Jeanne d'Arc.
Famous Inclusion
  1. Jeanne d'Arc 1412-1431 - Known as "La Pucelle d'Orléans"(The Maid of Orléans). At some point in her life she gained control of a Piece of Eden (The Sword). The Templar captured her in 1430 and had her killed to gain control of the sword. Broke the siege of Orléans after only 9 days.
  2. Charles VII 1403-1461 (King of France) - Was recrowned king in 1429 thanks to the recapture of the city of Reims.
  3. Charles of Orléans 1394-1465 (Duke of Orléans) - Was one of the few people with a claim to the French crown, the others being Charles VII and Henry VI. However he had been captured in 1415 and spent 24 years as a prisoner. He was finally able to return to Orléans in 1440 to much celebration by the citizens.
  4. Jean de Brosse 1375-1433 (Lord of Boussac) - A French military leader, he along with his cousin went with Jeanne d'Arc to lift the seige on Orléans. After her capture he attempted to take Rouen but failed. Upon his return to Boussac after the failure he never left and eventually died.
  5. Louis de Culant 1360-1444 (Lord of Culant, Admiral) - A French naval admiral. along with his cousin he followed Jeanne d'Arc along land for battles.
  6. Henry VI 1421-1471 (King of England) - Crowned King of both England and France. He was though of as peaceful and pious which were not traits to have during a war.
  7. Étienne de Vignolles 1390-1443 (Lord of Montmorillon) - More famously known by the name La Hire. A French Military Commander. He was a close comrade of Jeanne d'Arc.
  8. Nicholas Jenson 1420-1480 - A French Engraver, Printer, Type designer. The type face he invented is still to this day used as the basis for numerous fonts.
Main Assassin Character
A peasant or the son of a farmer, displaced by the war and having lost his parents. Maybe their deaths or even just misplaced and left on his own. Nothing that would make the assassin remarkable or hint at a greater destiny.
Custom Weaponry
This time setting takes place prior to that of Ezio's so the Hidden Blade is pretty much the only wrist attached device to use. Can double it up and use two of course.
  1. Long Sword (Not a Rapier which became popular later on historically but a more European knight styled sword which is generally classified as a heavy sword in the other games)
  2. Crossbow
  3. Throwing Knives

1618-1648 Location

  1. Brandenburg - Instead of using a city this setting will take place in the Principality. Berlin, Cölln, Frankfurt, Stettin, Patsdom, Brandenburg, Magdeburg to name a few areas.
  2. Osnabrück - This city is within Westphalia but is very important to the end of the war. The treaty between the Emperor, the Empire, Sweden and her allies was signed here.
  3. Prague Castle - Like Osnabrück this place did hold importance as well. The Peace of Prague signed in 1625. This brought an effective end to the civil war between the protestants and emperor Ferdinand.
Assassins
None to list, 1-2 perhaps but I am having trouble tracking down people of the era who would fit well under the creed. As it is creating these from scratch like Achilles Davenport would work perfectly well.
Templar
  1. Adam Graf von Shwarzenberg 1583-1641 (Official) - A Catholic, he pushed for Brandenburg to join the Emperor's side but was not listened to. When George William finally retired he ruled Brandenburg in his place as a virtual dictator.
  2. Ferdinand II 1578-1637 (Holy Roman Emperor) - King of Bohemia and Hungary. His policies led to the start of the thirty years war as he tried to remove previous liberties granted by the last emperor. Religious freedom being one of them.
  3. Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein 1583-1635 (Military Leader) - A very ambitious general of the Empire. He turned the war in favor of the Empire, however dissatisfied with Ferdinand's rule he considered allying with the Protestants. He was assassinated by an army official Walter Devereux with Imperial Approval.
  4. Gustavus Adolphus Magnus 1594-1632 (King of Sweden) - Is regarded to be one of the greatest military commanders of all time. He was set to make himself a major European leader but was killed at the Battle of Lützen (This isn't within the Brandenburg lands but is just outside the southern areas. 150km south of Berlin)
  5. Gottfried Heinrich Grav zu Pappenheim 1594-1632 (Field Marshal HRE) - Serving under the Emperor in the war. He along with Johann Tserclaes were responsible for the sacking of Magdeburg in 1629-30 which resulted in over 5/6th of the population being killed and the city nearly destroyed by fire. He later was killed during the battle of Lützen
Johann Tserclaes 1559-1632 (Count of Tilly) - Commander of the Catholic League. Along with Wallenstein he was one of the two military leaders for the Emperor. He along with Pappenheim were responsible for the sacking of Magdeburg in 1629-30. He was later injured during the Battle of Rain by a cannon ball and died of Tetanus a couple weeks later. Famous Inclusion
  1. George William 1595-1640 (Margrave Brandenburg, Duke Prussia) - An Elector with his position as Margrave, he attempted to keep Brandenburg out of the war taking place in the rest of the Holy Roman Empire. However he finally conceded and joined in on the Protestant side with his brother-in-law Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. After Sweden was defeated he signed a peace treaty with the Emperor and eventually withdrew to his Prussian holdings.
  2. Frederick William 1620-1688 (Mragrave Brandenburg, Duke Prussia) - The son of George William, he was known as the "Great Elector". Felt that trade was vastly important and promoted it vigorously. It was also known that he adopted a policy of religious tolerance that greatly helped his country.
  3. Louise Henrietta of Nassau 1627-1667 (Countessa Nassau) - 1646 she was married to Frederick William. Her son also with the name of Frederick became the first king of Prussia. A mission idea would be Frederick William requesting you ride out and escort her entourage safely back to Potsdam?
  4. Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg 1617-1676 (Duchess Consort Courland) - The daughter of George William, she was married to Duke Jacob Ketttler in 1645 and was attributed to have had a large influence over policy.
  5. Gustav Horn 1592-1657 (Field Marshal) - A swedish soldier serving Gustavus. After the formers death he commanded the Swedish forces in the HRE. In 1634 he was taken prisoner however and held until 1642 in Burghausen Castle.
  6. John George I 1585-1656 (Saxon Elector) - Prince of the Electorate of Saxony. Sued for peace and brought about the Peace of Prague.
Main Assassin Character
There really aren't any great backstories screaming out for this era other than being born at the turn of the century 1600. For the last 100 years prior the spread of Lutheranism has been heavy in the area. Martin Luther being German and the whole time period basically being a war between Protestants and Catholics.
Custom Weaponry
Dual hidden Blades/Pistol/Poison as this takes place after Ezio's time.
  1. Rapier (This was the height of popularity for this weapon)
  2. Crossbow (Making the next historical time period with the ranged weapon I would have placed here)
  3. Throwing Knives

1705-1735 Location

  1. London - A starting place for the assassin. Restricting it to a smaller portion of the cities poorer districts. Before eventually leaving to the West Indies.
  2. West Indies - Not one specific Island but several, The main character to have a boat to wage war against the Templar owned West India Trading Company
  3. Hide Away - Not the actual name but a base of operations with a dock to house the assassin's boat. Similar to that of Connor and the Aquila.
Assassins
To keep things a little simple, Pirates would technically count as an ally to the Assassins but not actually be assassins. Another unnamed historical for an assassin perhaps the pirate father I mention under the assassin character.
Templar
  1. Benjamin Hornigold ?-1719 - Former pirate, he betrayed and turned pirate hunter after 1718. A hurricane wrecked his ship in 1719 and he died.
  2. Woodes Rogers 1679-1732 - Former captain, he served as the first Governor of the Bahamas. On his second tenure as Governor he died in 1732.
  3. Henry Bentinck 1682-1726 (Duke of Portland) - Governor of Jamaica. Not a prestigious post but he took it in 1721. He died in 1726.
  4. Jonathan Barnet ?-? (Captain) - Captain of the ship Albion, he was a pirate hunter who hunted down and captured Calico Jack.
  5. West Indies Trading Company - There were about 10 Directors and roughly 50 governors, but I am having a difficult time finding any information on them with my laggy internet. So this could greatly extend the list of Templar.
Famous Inclusion
  1. Edward Teach 1680-1718 - The world renowned Blackbeard.
  2. Stede Bonnet 1688-1718 - A pirate and colleague of Blackbeard. He was known as "The Gentleman Pirate" because of his wealthy upbringing. He was captured and hanged a month later in Charleston.
  3. Jack Rackham 1682-1720 - More popularly known as Calico Jack. Unusual for pirates he had 2 female crewmen. In 1720 he was captured by Jonathan Barnet and hanged in Port Royale.
  4. Anne Bonny 1702-? - A famous pirate as well as crew member and lover of Jack Rackham. She was to be executed along with Mary and Jack but was pregnant. Afterwards she vanished from records.
  5. Mary Read ?-1721 - An English pirate who served as a crew member with Jack Rackham. She was to be executed along with Anne and Jack but was pregnant. She died from complications not long after.
Main Assassin Character
Abandoned as a child and raised as an orphan to grow up as a pickpocket and a thief on the streets of London sounds like one of the best back stories for an assassin in this time period. Another could be that his father was a pirate captain on shore with a prostitute who then raised him. These are mostly to explain a background where the person could conceivably pickup a good portion of the assassin skills.
Custom Weaponry
Dual Blades, Pistol/Poison
  1. Cutlass (A larger blade then a rapier with a slight curve. Are renowned among pirate usages)
  2. Dual Flintlock Pistols (Another well known weapon at the time, slow firing and taking time to reload. The accuracy is not great that far away and the reload makes them poor for anything other than a quick first volley)

1449-1475 Location

  1. Beijing - The Forbidden City, Capital of the Ming Dynasty and the home of the Emperor.
  2. Tumu Fortress - A fortress located somewhere within the Shanxi Province. The Tumu Crisis involved the fortress where the emperor was captured. Is located somewhat close to the great wall.
  3. Karakorum - Capital city of the 'Northern Yuan Dynasty'. Located in Mongolia.
  4. White Deer Grotto Academy - An academy standing at the foot of Wulou Peak in Lushan. Remote location and a perfect place as an assassin stronghold of sorts. My idea of a Monteriggioni for this time setting.
  5. Nanjing - The former capital of the Ming Dynasty. As well as one of the largest cities at the time. Home of the Porcelain Tower (Which I believe was constructed just before or during the time line). And the Xiaoling Mausoleum.
Assassins
  1. Li Xian 1408-1467 (Grand Secretary) - During the Cao Qin rebellion, he wrote a memorial to the emperor for Qin with the message that Qin wished no harm to the emperor and that Lu Gao's death was all he wanted, while requesting an imperial Pardon.
  2. Wang Ao 1384-1467 (Minister of Personnel) - During the Cao Qin rebellion he along with Xian wrote the memorial to the emperor for Qin. After his retirement he went on to teach at the White Deer Grotto Academy.
  3. Kou Shen 1391-1461 (Censorate) - A friend of Lu Gao's, he denounced Cao Qin as a criminal. He was found outside the Chang'an Gate and cut down while cursing them.
  4. Cao-Qin ?-1461 (General) - A general of the Ming Dynasty. In fear of being on the emperors purge list, he rebelled and attacked Beijing. He was forced to withdraw as all the gates were closed. He committed suicide to avoid arrest and execution at his compound within Beijing.
  5. Cao Jixiang ?-1461 (Eunuch) - The adopted father of Cao Qin. After the rebellion he was put to death by public dismemberment.
  6. Cao Brothers ?-1461 - The 3 brothers of Cao Qin who helped in his rebellion. All 3 were killed during the fighting. Cao Duo is the only named one I can find.
  7. Shi Hing ?-1459 (General) - Aided Qizhen in reclaiming the throne. Was killed by starvation in prison.
  8. Shi Biao ?-1460 - The son of Shi Hing. He was executed a year after his father.
  9. Altaghana ?-? - One of Tayisung's wives, she was banished from the palace in 1440 and took their 3 year old son to her father Tsabdan.
Templar
  1. Zhu Qizhen 1426-1464 (emperor) - The Zhengtong Emperor from 35-49 and the Tianshun Emperor from 57-64. Was captured in battle in 1449. While inprisoned his younger brother Zhu Qiyu was installed as emperor. He was later released and retook power from his brother. I am seeing him as a character pretending to be good but secretly the Templar Grandmaster.
  2. Zhu Qiyu 1428-1457 (emperor) - The Jingtai Emperor from 49-57. The younger brother of Zhu Qizhen. When Qizhen had been captured he was enthroned as emperor. In 56 he was ill and his brother retook power through military. A month later he died under mysterious circumstances.
  3. Su Xiao ?-1456 (empress) - The wife of Qiyu and empress.
  4. Agbarjin ?-1453? - The brother of Tayisung and successor after defeating him in battle. After he was enthroned, he was murdered by Esen at a banquet along with all other living males of the family. To change history a bit I would put this as being an assassin assault that Esen escapes from.
  5. Esen Taishi ?-1455 (Khagan) - A powerful Khagan of the Oirat Mongols. Captured the Zhengtong Emperor at the battle of Tumu Fortress. After releasing him from captivity for no ransom being paid he was assassinated a few years later in 1455.
  6. Tsabdan ?-1453 - Father-in-law to Tayisung. His daughter was married to Tayisung but had been banished from the palace. After Tayisung was defeated and escaped into the mountains Tsabdan hunted him down and killed him. He was killed later by Khubtshir of the Khorlad tribe.
Molon Khan ?-1466 (Khan) - One of the sons of Tayisung. Was crowned in 1465 but was killed a year later.
  1. Wang Zhen ?-1449 - A powerful Eunuch of the court. In 1449 he was killed by possible Ming officers during the Tumu Crisis.
  2. Yu Qian 1398- 1457 (Defence Minister) - Is remembered as saving China after Zhu Qizhen was taking prisoner. After Qizhen retook power he was executed.
  3. Lu Gao ?- 1461 (Imperual Guard) - The head of the Imperial Guards. He was killed by Cao Qin as he was leading the investigation on Cao Qin and his family.
  4. Sun Tang ?-1471 (General) - During Cao Qin's rebellion he fought against him. Personally killed one of his brothers by shooting him with an arrow. His forces also wounded Cao Qin's arms in battle.
  5. Sun Jizong ?-? (Marquis of Huichang) - During Qin's rebellion he arrived and helped storm his residence.
  6. Ma Ang 1399-1476 (Minister of War) - Along with Sun Tang he led the troops against Cao Qin's rebellion.
  7. Chen Kui ?-? (Grand Defender of Tianjin) - Helped to capture members of the rebellion and was promoted.
  8. Wu Jin ?-? - A high-level Mongol commanderr serving Cao Qin. He along with Wu Cong slipped away and allerted Sun Tang about the rebellion.
  9. Wu Cong ?-? - A high-level Mongol commanderr serving Cao Qin. He along with Wu Jin slipped away and allerted Sun Tang about the rebellion.
  10. Zhu Jianshen 1447-1487 (Emperor) - The Chenghua Emperor who succeeded his father Qizhen.
Famous Inclusion
  1. Tayisung Khan Toghtoa Bukha 1416-1453 (Khan) - Under his rule he reunited all Mongols and threatened the Ming Dynasty with their power. Esen made the request of him to make his sister who was his consort's son the crown prince. After denying Esen's request he was defeated and forced to flee. He was later killed by his father-in-law Tsabdan.
  2. Samar ?-? - The youngest wife of Tayisung and mother to two khans. After the death of her husband she led an assault against the Oirat tribes and crowned her youngest son Markörgis as Khan. After his death in 1465 her eldest son Molon was crowned.
  3. Markörgis Khan 1448-1465 (Khan) - The youngest son of Samar and Tayisung, crowned as Khan in 1456. He was later killed during a war with Mongol Nobles.
Main Assassin Character
As China is rich in ancestry I say a return to the roots so to speak. The assassin isn't forced into the position by the death of his family or anything like that. A birth in 1433 placing him at 16 at the start of the time period. Training from a young age until the day under the tutelage of the grand master. The Martial Arts, Philosophy, Tradition, and all aspects. The first year of the game would be something along the lines of mock practicing of the teachings IE: Stealth, Pickpocketing and the like. The death of his "Family" will be taking place through out the game. As the assassin order will be fighting heavily with the templar on multiple fronts. And I want it to seem like it's a losing battle. When one head of the hydra is defeated 2 more take it's place. Hense why there are a large amount of both assassin and templar. With the hope that even more Assassins are placed in positions to perish.
Custom Equipment
Dual Hidden Blades, Poison Darts, Crossbow.
  1. Jian - A straight-bladed long sword, generally had a ribbon or tasstle attached to the pommel which could be used for trapping an opponents hands or for distraction.
  2. Chain-Whip - A whip composed of sections of chains. One end has the handle while the other would have a weighted end or a sharp object for bashing or cutting.
  3. Throwing Needles - Thing long spikes of sorts that were traditionally used to tie up hair. For a more Oriental style weapon as opposed to Daggers. Throwing Stars were Japanese..
  4. Bombs - Slightly like the bombs of Revelations but with their own play on things. Chinese invented gun powder...
  5. Custom Armors - Prince Zhuangmou armor. Guan Yu a general of the Shu Kingdom of Liu Bei after the collapse of the Han Dynasty. During later dynasties starting with the Song Dynasty emperors would bestow new titles onto him which grew and grew. He had not yet been "promoted" to emperor by this time frame but as of today he's known as "The Grand Emperor Zhongyi Shenwu Lingyou Renyong Weixian Huguo Baomin Jingcheng Suijing Yizan Xuande Guan Sheng Dadi" or in shortened form the Saint of War which ranks him right next to Confucius the Saint of Culture.
Notes
This is my way of portraying the leadup to the "Great Purge" that happened to the Chinese assassin order. Including Mongolia and China with multiple templar and several assassins who will be fighting and being killed off. In a way to make the characters more attached certain time frames from the assassin's younger age before he started actively assassinating targets to give people the chance to become attached to some characters in the hopes of having their deaths mean something instead of just "So and so just died". Something like Assassin Creed 2 but on a more grander scale. Of course not every character will get to have the emotional attachment ot that of say Mario Auditore.

1540-1575 Location

  1. Beijing - The Capital of the Ming Dynasty.
  2. Nanjing - Former capital of the Ming Dynasty.
Assassins
  1. Shao Jun 1505-? - The only named remaining Assassin. In 1524 she sought Ezio Auditore out for help in rebuilding her destroyed order. She developed the rope dart weapon
Templar
  1. Zhu Houcong 1506-1567 (emperor) - The Jiajing Emperor. Was said to have been extremely cruel and had led the final purge of the Chinese assassin order. A failed assassination attempt took place in 1542, with several of his concubines attempted to strangle him.
  2. Zhu Zaihou 1537-1572 (emperor) - The Longqing Emperor. The son of Jiajing and his successor. Although his initial reign was hopeful he quickly abandoned duty and began pursuing personal enjoyment.
  3. Zhu Zairui 1536-1552 (prince) - The Crown Prince Zhuangjin. Son of Jiajing.
  4. Zhu Zaixun 1537-1565 (prince) - Prince Gong of Jin. Son of Jiajing.
  5. Yan Song 1480-1567 (Chief Grand Secretary) - an incompetant minister who dominated politics at the time. He was removed from office in 1562 and died in poeverty not long after. His son Yan Shifan was executed for collaborating with Japanese Pirates.
  6. Yan Shifan ?-? - The son of Yan Song. He was executed for collaborating with Pirates.
Famous Inclusion
  1. Qi Jiguang 1528-1588 (General) - A General and hero. He fought along the coast with pirates as well as reinforcing the Great Wall.
  2. Anda 1507-1582 (Khan) - The Altan Khan. He led several raids into China, one in 1550 reached Bejing.
  3. Zhang Juzheng 1525-1582 (Grand Secretary) - Was considered a great 'leader'. During the young reign of the Emperor Wanli, he was regent as well as mentor. His reforms helped bring stability back to the Ming Dynasty. His rise in politics are considered to be one of the most sophisticated struggles in history.
  4. Consort Duan ?-1542 - Emperor Jiajing's favorite concubine, in 1542 her along with several other concubines attempted to kill him in his sleep. They were killed by the slow slicing method.
  5. Consort Ning ?-1542 - One of Emperor Jiajing's concubines, in 1542 her along with several other concubines attempted to kill him in his sleep. They were killed by the slow slicing method.
Main Assassin Character
A young man born in the 1520 whom Shao Jun recruited at some point into the slowly rebuilt order. His origin could be from anywhere between Italy and China as she had been traveling back through then. An orphan or such.
Custom Equipment
Dual hidden Blade, Poison Dart, Hidden Gun, Crossbow
  1. Jian - A straight-bladed long sword, generally had a ribbon or tasstle attached to the pommel which could be used for trapping an opponents hands or for distraction.
  2. Hidden Boot blade - For a more aerobatic fighting style.
  3. Throwing Needles - Thing long spikes of sorts that were traditionally used to tie up hair. For a more Oriental style weapon as opposed to Daggers. Throwing Stars were Japanese..
  4. Bombs - Slightly like the bombs of Revelations but with their own play on things. Chinese invented gun powder...
  5. Rope Dart - The weapon invented by Shao Jun.
Notes
There won't really be that many assassins or allies for this game. As the assassin order is being rebuilt. If anything maybe a couple others and you recruit more to the cause under Shao Jun's instructions. Unfortunately I am having difficulty finding the names of that many people who died during the time frame. But I felt that this setting would be very important. The inclusion of minor "templar" could also be added in in other sections of China. The story could also place less influence on striking out the corrupt emperor and more on rebuilding the order for the time periods when nobody really is getting assassinated.

1270-1296 Location

  1. London - Major city as well as the capital of England. Is one of the most important cities in the world. The home of the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abby (construction was taking place at this point in history), Tower of London.
Assassins
  1. Robin of Loxley ?-? - More famously known as Robin Hood. Historical sources identify that it was mostly likely that he was alive and active during this time then that of King John. Similar role to that of La Volpe.
Templar
  1. Henry III 1207-1272 (King of England) - The king of England. He fought with the Barons over power in England. After his defeat in 64 he was relegated to a figure head.
  2. Edward I 1239-1307 (Prince) - The son of Henry III, he would later succeed his father after his fathers death. He was away towards the end of his fathers reign while on crusades.
  3. Eleanor 1223-1291 (Queen Consort) - The wife of Henry III. She was renowned for being clever, skills of poetry and her fashion sense. Devoted to her husband she however was hated by the rest of the country for the relatives she brought who were known as the Savoyards.
  4. Gilbert de Clare 1243-1295 - Also known as The Red Earl. At first hie sided with the Barons but changed sides and fought at the battle of Evesham.
  5. Richard of Cornwall 1209-1272 (King of the Romans) - The 1st Earl of Cornwall, he was elected King by 4 of the 7 princes of the holy roman empire. Was one of the wealthiest men in Europe. He fought for Henry during the baron wars.
  6. Edmund 1245-1296 (Prince) - Prince Edmund also known as Edmund Crossback. He participated in the 9th crusade so was entitled to wear a cross stitched to the back of his garments.
  7. Richard de Southchurch ?-1294 (High Sheriff) - The High Sheriff of Essex. During the baron wars after London had been captured, he apparently commented about burning London down by tieing fire to Chickens and having them fly into the city (wtf?)
Famous Inclusion
  1. Simon de Montfort 1208?-1265 - Led the baron rebellion against the king in 1263-64 and called for the first directly elected parliament.He was killed a year later by forces loyal to the king.
  2. Peter de Montfort 1215?-1265 - No relation to Simon. At the battle of Evesham he was killed alongside Simon de Montfort by the Kings forces.
  3. Nicholas de Segrave 1238-1295 - A leader in the Barony, he fought at the Battle of Lewes which led to Simon de Montfort gaining power.
  4. Roger Bacon 1214-1294 - An English Philosopher and Franciscan Friar. Is sometimes credited as one of the earliest european advocates of the modern scientific method.
Main Assassin Character
A tough decision, perhaps the son of a lesser noble whose father had passed and he an only son. Cheated out of his inheritance by an uncle whose a templar that supports the king.
Custom Equipment
Hidden Blade, Throwing Knives, Dagger
  1. Longsword - A simple one handed blade that is the traditional "Sword". a straight doubled edged blade with a straight handguard most famously associated with knights that are weilding shields.
  2. Longbow - One of the most famous weapons of English superiority. The English Longbow...
  3. Custom Armor - I just have to use one of my favorite rulers of all time for this. The armor of William the Conqueror.
Notes
The Baron War had to do with the enforcement of the Magna Carta, which was an inspiration for many constitutions including the US one.

1296-1327 Location

  1. Glasgow - An important city of the Kingdom of Scotland. One of the wealthiest cities in the kingdom.
  2. Carlisle - A castle situated near a portion of Hadrian's wall. a Central location between England and Scotland places it as the site of many wars.
  3. Edinbrugh - Capital of Scotland
Assassins
  1. William de Lamberton ?-1328 - Bishop of St Andrews. Campaigned for Scotland during the war. Took a vital role in the Decleration of Arbroath which would lead to Scottish Independence. He was excommunicated during this time from the Catholic church, but was reconciled before his death.
Templar
  1. John III Comyn ?-1306 - Also known as Red Comyn. A Scottish Nobleman and Guardan of Scotland during the Interregnum. He was stabbed to death by Robert the Bruce.
  2. Edward I 1239-1307 (King of England) - Also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots. He put William Wallace to death.
  3. William Wallace, sir ?-1305 (Noble) - A Guardian of Scotland. He is considered a national hero as well as an iconic figure outside of Scotland. Defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. He was captured in 1305 and killed for high treason against England.
  4. Andrew Moray, sir ?-1297 (Noble) - A leader of Scots. He joined his forced with William Wallace's and fought at the battle of Stirling Bridge. Unfortunately he died of injuries he sustained in battle a few months later.
  5. Edward II 1284-1327 (King of England) - Fourth child of Edward I. He was eventually deposed by his wife Isabella of France.
  6. John de Soules ?-1310 - Was a guardian of scotland.
Famous Inclusion
  1. James Douglas, sir 1286?-1330 (Knight) - Also known as Black Douglas. He fought during the battle for Scottish Independence under Robert the Bruce.
  2. Robert I 1274-1329 (King of Scotland) - Popularly known as Robert the Bruce. He fought England in the war for independence. As a dying wish his heart was removed and placed into a silver casket which James Douglas carried by request. When Douglas met his end in Granada fighting the Moors it was returned to Scotland.
  3. Elizabeth de Burgh 1289-1327 (Queen-Consort) - Robert the Bruce's wife, she was staying at Kildrummy Castle when in 1306 it was captured by the English. She was later kept as a prisoner for 8 years until her release.
  4. Nigel de Brus 1279-1306 - Younger brother of Robert the Bruce. His castle was beseiged and he was put to death for high treason.
  5. Thomas Randolph ?-1332 - Rumored to be a relative of Robert the Bruce, he was captured and defected to England, then was recaptured by scotland and was convinced to return loyalty. After the king's death he served as regent to the young David II but a sudden illness caused his death during Edward Balliol's invasion.
Main Assassin Character
A Scottish national. The king has died and there is no heir. England has invaded.
Custom Equipment
Hiddenblade, Throwing Knives, Longbow
  1. Broadsword - A long sword that was generally used with a shield.
  2. Dirk - A long dagger of sorts with a foot long blade.
  3. Claymore - a 2 handed behemoth of a sword commonly remembered as a "William Wallace" sword.
  4. Custom Armors - At first I would say the armor of William Wallace but as he is a character that would be a bit strange, even if his armor does look suited (At least the type Mel Gibson wore in that one movie...). For alternatives of that I'm having trouble finding someone of good use.
Notes
Weaponry of the time would not be in excess to that of what Altair used. The longbow was far more used in Britannia as a ranged weapon. The time period would make a fronteir of sorts to be fantastic.

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