Is masyaf real?

Masyaf (Arabic: مصياف Miṣyāf) is a city in northwestern Syria. It is the center of the Masyaf District in the Hama Governorate. As of 2004, Masyaf had a religiously diverse population of 22,000 Ismailis, Alawites and Christians.
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Was Masyaf castle real?

Masyaf Castle (Arabic: قلعة مصياف), also Masyad Castle, is a medieval structure in the town of Masyaf in Hama Governorate, Syria, situated in the Orontes Valley, approximately 40 kilometers to the west of Hama.
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Did the Assassins exist?

Were the Assassins real? They were, sort of. The legends are based on the Nizari Ismailis—a breakaway group from the Ismaili branch of Shia Islam—that occupied a string of mountain castles in Syria and Iran from the end of the 11th century until the Mongol conquests in the middle of the 13th.
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Why is Ezio in Masyaf?

Description. Ezio Auditore traveled to Masyaf when he found out about a library hidden beneath the fortress. Upon arriving, he was confronted by Byzantine Templars led by Leandros. Distracted by a vision of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Ezio was defeated and captured.
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Does the order of assassins still exist?

There is no historical evidence of any of the Order of Assassins being present in the country during this time – but the Templars are another matter.
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Where do I go to become an assassin?

If you are interested in becoming an assassin, one of the best ways to do this is by joining a branch of the military. One of the most recognized positions includes snipers who serve in the Marines or the Army. Navy SEALs are also involved in missions that require training in close combat techniques.
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Is the hidden blade real?

The actual blade is made from steel cable, a fascinating process that turns the rope-like metal into a sharp, dangerous-looking blade. The biggest challenge was crafting a spring mechanism that wouldn't just send the blade shooting out like a ballistic weapon.
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Who is Altair to Ezio?

@MadMikeRyan it is stated several times throughout the Ezio trilogy that Ezio is the descendant of Altair. @Ryan Twomey They're not related whatsoever. Ezio and the Kenways are on Desmond's father's side, while Altaïr is on his mother's side.
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Is Altair better than Ezio?

Altaïr has the advantage in pure experience, but in my opinion, Ezio surpasses even that due to such a rapid advancement in his progress towards the mastery of his craft.
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What rank is Ezio?

Rank Four/Disciple/Footpad

Ezio training his apprentices in free-running Reaching this rank permitted Third Crusade Assassins gloves as an additional piece of armor, in accordance to their improved climbing and free-running skills.
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Is Altair real?

Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (Arabic: الطائر ابن لا أحد, meaning "The Bird, Son of No One") is a fictional character in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed video game series, a Syrian master assassin who serves as the protagonist of the games set in the late 12th and early 13th century.
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Is Assassins Creed real?

Assassin's Creed is, of course, a fictional game series so all 'historical' events seen in it should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, it is not completely without historical merit and lots of the plots have a basis in truth.
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Who was the first assassin?

Adam and Eve led the humans in a fight for free will and liberty from oppression, for which they would later be considered by some as the first proto-Assassins. Adam and Eve's Apple would later be passed on to their son Abel. Abel would in turn by killed by his jealous brother Cain, who took the Apple for himself.
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Where is Masyaf in real life?

Masyaf (Arabic: مصياف Miṣyāf) is a city in northwestern Syria. It is the center of the Masyaf District in the Hama Governorate.
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Where is the Apple of Eden?

Al Mualim holding Apple of Eden #2 The Apple of Eden was eventually recovered by the Knight Templars and hidden in Solomon's Temple until 1191 when Al Mualim tasked his Assassins to steal the Templar Treasure. Thus, Assassin Malik Al-Sayf, owned it temporarily after retrieving it from Solomon's Temple.
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Who owned Masyaf castle?

The fortress of Masyaf was established in 1162 by an Assassin who would later be popularly known by his title of Al Mualim, who was sent from Alamut to establish the fortress by Hassan the Younger, the leader of the Levantine Brotherhood.
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Did Altair never get hit?

They say Altair never got hit in his entire lifetime. Which is why the Animus health bar in AC1 was a Sync bar: It probably did not detect Altair's blood loss in that game. Later on in the Ezio Trilogy, when the Animus did get health bars, perhaps Altair did lose some blood.
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Which assassin is the best fighter?

Assassin's Creed: All The Main Protagonists, Ranked By Fighting Ability
  1. 1 Ezio Was The Best Assassin Of Them All.
  2. 2 Altaïr Was Born With It. ...
  3. 3 Edward Kenway's Sword & Pistol Combinations Made For Highly Enjoyable Gameplay. ...
  4. 4 Eivor Was A True Viking. ...
  5. 5 Bayek Was A Complete Assassin & Deadly Fighter. ...
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Who is the strongest assassin in Assassin's Creed?

The Most Powerful Assassins In Assassin's Creed
  • Adewale. Adewale's an important side character in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. ...
  • Lydia Frye. ...
  • Aveline de Grandpre. ...
  • Desmond Miles. ...
  • Edward Kenway. ...
  • Bayek of Siwa. ...
  • Evie Frye. ...
  • Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
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What is Altair religion?

Altair was an atheist. His father was a Muslim and his mother was a Christian, however. "Allah" is just the Arabic term for "god".
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How did Altair have a gun?

The weapon was invented by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, through knowledge gained from an Apple of Eden. From there, after discovering the design schematics for the Hidden Gun in one of Altaïr's Codex pages, Leonardo da Vinci managed to craft the weapon for the use of Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
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What language does Altair speak?

TL;DR Altair likely spoke Arabic and Greek. Ezio likely spoke Italian and Latin fluently and spoke French and Greek near so. Connor spoke English and a Native dialect. Edward spoke English, likely Welsh and very little Spanish.
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What are wrist blades called?

Wristblades, also known as Gauntlet Knives, are the most basic of Yautja weapons and arguably the species' signature armament.
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How does a gravity knife work?

New York law defines a gravity knife as a knife with the blade in the handle that can be opened with a one‐handed flick of the wrist. They differ from switchblades, which use a spring to propel the blade into an open position automatically with the push of a button.
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Why does eivor wear the Hidden Blade wrong?

Valhalla's narrative director Darby McDevitt revealed the reason developers had chosen to put the blade on the top of the wrist after a fan asked why it was different from every other AC game. “It is a deliberate decision, it's something that Eivor feels very strongly about,” McDevitt explained.
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