Richard I of England. "We come into the world kicking and screaming; violent and unstable.
It is what we are, we cannot help ourselves. " ―King Richard I. [src] Richard I of England (1157 - 1199), commonly known as Richard the Lionheart, was the King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199. He was also the commander of the Crusader army during the Third Crusade, and was considered a great military leader and warrior. Biography Edit Early life Edit. Robert de Sable. "That man is our greatest enemy.
" ―Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad regarding Robert. [src] Robert de Sable (unknown - 1191) was the Grand Master of the Templar Order from 1190 until his death, and a lieutenant in King Richard I's Crusader army. Born into a powerful family, Robert was immersed in nobility from birth. He eventually became lord and ruler of the Sarthe region of Anjou, France. Rashid ad-Din Sinan. "I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly.
I perceived that this also was a chasing at the wind. For in much wisdom, is much grief, and he that increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow. " ―Rashid ad-Din Sinan, quoting the Bible. [src] Maria Thorpe. "Everything I worked for in the Holy Land, I no longer want.
And everything I gave up to join the Templars... I wonder where all that went, and if I should try to find it again. " ―Maria reflecting on her life after cutting her ties with Templars. [src] Maria Thorpe (1161 – 1228) was an English noblewoman living during the Middle Ages, who joined the Templar Order prior to the Third Crusade. After developing a strong relationship with the Templar Grand Master, Robert de Sable, she was eventually given a high-ranking position within the Order. Armand Bouchart. Armand Bouchart (unknown - 1193) was the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, succeeding Robert de Sable, following the latter's death in 1191.
During his tenure, Armand purchased the entirety of the island of Cyprus, bringing it under his Order's control. Biography Edit Armand bought Cyprus from King Richard the Lionheart, shortly after he had captured it from Isaac Comnenus. Abbas Sofian. Mukhlis: "He takes our money and gives us nothing in return, where once the citadel was the heart of the community from which came strength, guidance...
" Altaïr: "And protection. " Mukhlis: "That too. All those things left with you, Altaïr, to be replaced by... corruption and paranoia. " —Mukhlis and Altaïr discussing Abbas' leadership. [src] Maud Ibn-La'Ahad. Maud (unknown – 11 January 1165) was a Christian member of the Levantine Assassin Brotherhood at the time of the Crusades.
Umar Ibn-La'Ahad. Umar Ibn-La'Ahad (unknown – August 1176) was a Master Assassin, the father of the future Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, and is an ancestor to Desmond Miles.
Biography In 1165, Umar's wife, Maud, died of complications from giving birth to their son Altaïr, leaving him to raise their child alone. In 1176, the forces of Salāḥ ad-Dīn laid siege to Masyaf. After finding the location of Salah Al'din's tent that was revealed by the spy Ahmad Sofian, Umar was tasked with infiltrating Salah Al'din's tent and leaving a message there. Successfully managing to infiltrate the tent and leave the message, Umar was just about to leave when he was discovered by Salah Al'din, forcing the Assassin to flee and kill a Saracen nobleman in the process. When the Saracens moved to form a peace treaty, they demanded that Umar's life be taken in payment for the Saracen nobleman he had killed.
Trivia Reference. Desmond Miles. "In a few short months my life changed forever.
I know my easiest days are behind me, but I don't want them back – not now. My name is Desmond Miles, and I am an Assassin. I am an Assassin. " ―Desmond reflecting on his past, in the Black Room. [src] Desmond Miles (1987 – 2012) was a member of the Assassin Order and a descendant of numerous familial lines that had sworn an allegiance to the Assassins; including individuals such as Aquilus, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Edward Kenway, and Ratonhnhaké:ton.
By age 16, Desmond became tired of living in hiding and aspired to pursue his own dreams. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. "When I was very young, I was foolish enough to believe that our Creed would bring an end to all these conflicts.
If only I had possessed the humility to say to myself, I have seen enough for one life, I've done my part. Then again, there is no greater glory than fighting to find the truth. " ―Altaïr to his son Darim during the Mongol attack on Masyaf, 1257. [src] Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (1165 – 1257) was a Syrian-born member of the Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins and served as their Mentor from 1191 until his death in 1257.