Baghdad Bound was a virtual representation of one of Basim Ibn Ishaq's genetic memories relived through the Animus.[1]
Description[]
Basim, Fuladh Al Haami, and Roshan travelled to Baghdad to follow up on Nur's search for Ali ibn Muhammad.
Dialogue[]
Basim, Roshan and Fuladh packed their belongings onto camels and left the valley towards Baghdad, accompanied by Basim's companion Enkidu. They crossed the desert, making stops in between to rest at night before continuing. Along the way, they also braced against the occurring sandstorms and found shelter in caverns. After much time, they reached the northern outskirts of the city, with Basim taking a view of the city in the horizon.
Roshan and Fuladh telling Basim the directions of their meeting point
- Roshan: Basim, we should keep moving.
- Basim: I would like to look around first, if I may? Baghdad and its surroundings call to me.
- Roshan: Very well. But do not be long. There will be much to do once we reach Harbiyah.
- Fuladh: Look for a lattice-covered courtyard near Shari's mosque. That is where Nur was gathering his information. That is where we will be.
Basim nodded, and Roshan and Fuladh departed to the city.
- Basim: Now, where does my heart take me?
Eventually, Basim resumed towards Baghdad, passing by the surrounding villages and farms. He entered the city through the Qutrabbul Gate.
- Basim: Such familiar sights. Greetings once again, Baghdad. Show me what I have missed.
Basim observing the bureau
After much exploring, Basim remembered the task set before him.
- Basim: I have idled long enough. Roshan and Fuladh are surely awaiting me at the Bureau.
In time, he reached the courtyard mentioned by his mentors. He entered the nearby room, which Roshan and Fuladh were setting up.
- Basim: So this is a Hidden Ones Bureau. I expected some sort of hovel.
- Fuladh: Some Bureaus are. Others can be fitted with gold trim. Wherever space we settle, all that's important is that our occupancy remains a secret.
- Basim: We certainly have that here. Have you found anything helpful?
Basim spoke to Roshan by one of the tables.
- Roshan: Nothing hinting at Ali's whereabouts. However, Nur was in contact with someone named Beshi. A name I recognize as one of Ali's closest allies within the rebel collective. He's a dock worker at the upper harbor. See if he's in the area. He may have something to tell us about Ali's disappearance.
Meanwhile, Fuladh looked around and found something in his vicinity.
- Fuladh: I have found something!
The Hidden Ones discuss their leads based on Nur's information and the map
Basim and Roshan approached the Eagle Master, who took out a map and showed it on the table.
- Fuladh: It seems Nur mapped out this very district. Marked the factories area to the north.
- Basim: What is there?
- Roshan: The rebels sympathizers. If Nur visited this area for any reason, it is worth following up on.
- Basim: Understood.
- Roshan: These are not strong leads, but they are a start nonetheless. Fuladh and I will see what more we can uncover.
- Fuladh: Be careful.
Outcome[]
The Hidden Ones established a bureau in the Harbiyah district and embarked on two leads to search for the Zanj rebel leader: Beshi, a follower of Ali in the rebellion, and one of Nur's new contacts in the Shari' factory district.
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- ↑ A time jump occurs during "Taking Flight". Despite it being unclear how much time Basim takes to complete his training, this memory and the ones that follow must be placed before 867, when Assassin's Creed: The Golden City is set.