Istellah
Istellah was a young Egyptian girl living in the rebel camp of Remetch Ra during the 1st century BCE.
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Istellah was one of the children living in Remetch Ra around 48 BCE. She was receiving lessons from Nawa, as well as training with Khamet, who believed her to be a strong little warrior and protector. One day, Nawa's cousin, Sebni, told Istellah and her friend Hetanu stories about Alexander the Great and his temple. The children believed there was treasure to be found there and managed to get inside the temple. However, they were soon trapped by snakes coming from the water.[1]
Istellah did not want to leave her friend, but Hetanu urged her to get help. The girl used Alexander's Shield found in the temple for protection, as the staff was too heavy for her, and left the area unharmed, heading towards the rebel camp at Theos Elpis Rift. However, the camp was attacked by soldiers led by Medon, who took the girl when she refused to hand over the shield. Medon wanted to know if there was more treasure to be found, and imprisoned Istellah in Pissa Oros Citadel.[1]
At the same time, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa passed through the rebel camp, and heard about missing children who had gone treasure hunting. He also learned that Sebni and Khamet had left to look for the children, but had been captured. Bayek freed both men and travelled to Alexander's Temple, where he rescued Hetanu. Learning from him that Istellah had gone to get help, the Medjay travelled to Theos Elpis Rift and assisted the rebels in fending off the soldiers' attack.[1]
After being informed of Istellah's capture, Bayek hunted down Medon, then infiltrated the citadel to rescue the girl. He soon found her hiding in a cart of hay, waiting to escape. Following her directions, the Medjay led her out of the fort and brought her to a small rebel campsite. There, the two talked, with Bayek admiring Istellah's spirit and skills, and telling her to find him when she was older, so they may fight together.[1]
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Bayek driving Istellah out of Pissa Oros Citadel
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