Aya, one of the first Hidden Ones did this in Rome:
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Li Zhi (1527-1602) was a Chinese philosopher during the age of the Ming Dynasty. A critical thinker and literary writer, Li Zhi was famous during his time for his unique philosophical focuses on individualism and critiques of Confucianism which was the state-ideology of China at the time.
From reading his ideals, Li Zhi believed in a philosophy that shares many traits with the Creed of the Hidden Ones, especially its emphasis on individual morality and rejection of the influence of state-ideologies being forced on individuals. These ideals, however, led to his imprisonment by the Ming government and later committed suicide rather than be made an example of by the state.
Because of this, I feel Li Zhi would be an excellent addition to the many historical figures depicted in Assassin’s Creed, specifically as either a member or an ally of the Hidden Ones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_Zhi_(philosopher)
In this post, I don't say that there was an Ancient Spartan woman named Kassandra who fought in the Peloponnesian wars in real life but Sparta was known for being a place where women had more freedom in the Ancient Greek world.
However, some Ancient Greek women participated in male activity for example the Spartan noblewoman Kyniska, who was one of the first female winners of the Olympic games in the 4th century BCE.
And female warriors? Yes, there were! For example, Alexander the Great's half-sister of Illyrian descent Kynane was known for her martial skills!
Māui is a character from Polynesian folklore (Hawaiian, Māori, Samoan, Tahitian, and more folklore across Polynesia), and not just the protagonist of Disney's Moana but here is my question.
Was Māui an Isu? Or a Human-Isu hybrid?
Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator:
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I think that he was a Hidden One because he was a Roman army deserter and led a rebellion.
He ruled from 355 to 360 AD and is known for being the last Pagan Emperor of the Roman Empire.
I think of two theories:
He was a Hidden One: During the rule of Constantine the Great (306 to 337 AD), many members of the Order of Ancients converted to Christianity, and the reason why he returned to the Ancient Roman Emperor's religion is that the Hidden Ones taught him on topics such as Homeric texts or the philosophy of Socrates, Plato, and Marcus Aurelius.
He was a member of the Order of Ancients: Since the beginning of Christianity, the Order of Ancients (which all members followed the Ancient Egyptian, Hellenic, and Ancient Roman religions) saw the Christians, Jews, and Samaritans as a problem, and they a strong influence on Roman politics, that's why they influenced Roman Emperors such as Nero, Valerian, Diocletian, and Valerian.
But warning, these aren't to offend others:
Were Jesus's parents, Joseph, and Mary, Sages? Did also the Three Wise Men Isu Sages?
Were Antiokhos IV Epiphanes and all the Seleukidai, members of the Order of Ancients and the reason why they oppressed the Jewish people?
Was Saint Nicholas of Myra (who lived in the 4th century AD) an ally of the Hidden Ones?
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The American Civil Rights movement was an important chapter in the history of America. And in spite of it's successes, the work is not done. But do you think the Assassins or Templar's played roles in them? I can see the Assassins being pro civil rights, and the Templar's supporting the opposition.
But I don't think the Assassins would have started the movement. I think they'd have joined it.
I just played a few missions in Valhalla's discovery tour and I absolutely love it. It helps you slow down the game and you can discover new things in the map you would have never seen otherwise. Also, it teaches something about ancient cultures. I have already played Origins' and Odyssey's tours and they are also very cool, but I personally think the quest form of Valhalla's is better.
I generally think things like video games can contribute quite a lot to people's interest in history and other topics, and while not everything may be perfectly accurate and while visiting those things in person is superior by such a large margin (though many people may not have the opportunity to do so), I think it is probably one of the best features in those games.
Founded in 1622, the musketeers, were an elite corp of French soldiers who served the King of France. And they were immortalized in Alexander Dumas's 1844 historical adventure novel The Three Musketeers, which I'm sure you've all read or have at least seen one of it's many adaptations. And something I recently found out, was that it's 4 main characters were not entirely fictional. And I ponder if they could find a role in the Assassins Creed universe?
In reality, there actually were four musketeers named D'artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. The real Athos, was Armand d'Athos. He joined the musketeers in 1640, but was killed in a duel in 1643. The real Porthos, was Isaac de Porthau. (and fun fact, the real Porthos and Athos were cousins) He joined the musketeers from 1642 to 1654. And the real Aramis, was Henri d'Aramitz. He served the Musketeers from 1642 to 1648. And like in the books, he was a very religious man and became a member of the church after that. And the real D'Artagnan, was Charles de Batz de Castelmore d'Artagnan. He served the musketeers from 1632 to 1673, and was killed in the Siege of Maastricht.
And there are accounts that reveal these men did know each other in the only year they all served at the same time. And while we don't know the full details, we do know that they were on good terms with each other in that year. In spite of all these though, little as actually known about these men. Dumas merely took what little was known and expanded them.
There also was a real life Cardinal Richelieu. But he wasn't as villainous as the book and adaptations portray. While he was a manipulative and ruthless man who showed no mercy to those who got in his way, he was an ally of the King and never acted against the throne's interests. At least not directly.
Dumas's book is a hypothetical scenario and if it had actually happened, it would be little more then a footnote in French history. But even footnotes can tell fascinating stories. And while I doubt the plot of The Three Musketeers actually happened, the basis behind it could find a spot in the AC universe. So, how would you use it if AC decided to explore 1600's France? Do you think any of these guys were also Assassins or Templar's?
Looking at the lives of real life people who have been assassinated, can provide clues and hints to how Ubisoft would put them in the AC universe. Well today, I've got an interesting and tragic customer.
Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898), better known by her nickname "sisi", was the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, as well as the Queen of Hungary in the Austro-Hungarian Compromise.
Born a duchess of Bavaria, Her father, Duke Maximilian Joseph of the House of Wittelsbach, was reputedly eccentric and Sisi and her siblings were raised unconventionally. In 1853, Archduchess Sophie planned to marry her son Franz Joseph to Elisabeth's older sister Helene. At their meeting, Franz was taken with Elisabeth instead, and the two were betrothed after only a few days. They married eight months later and Elisabeth came to court.
Elisabeth's unusual childhood made her a poor fit for the customs and etiquette of the Habsburg court, and Elisabeth developed a famously fractious relationship with her mother-in-law that worsened because her first two children, were daughters. She eventually gave birth to a son, Rudolf in 1858, but this hardly improved anything. Sophie took charge of raising Elisabeth's children, which did not improve her relationship with the Empress. Sisi became ill after this and took the excuse to flee the court and would continue to shirk her royal duties for the rest of her life; despite their famed love match, and the fact that they did love each other, her marriage to Franz Joseph was never really quite as healthy as the media claimed.
In 1889, Rudolf died in a murder suicide with his young mistress in what would be known as the Mayerling incident. This loss was one of many family members Elisabeth had lost in succession, and she sank into melancholy and never recovered.
The Empress was assassinated in 1898. She was traveling in Geneva, Switzerland, when Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni had been hoping to kill Philippe, Duke of Orleans. Lucheni missed the guy and decided any dead monarch would do, snuck up on Elisabeth and fatally stabbed her.
Sisi herself, was a renowned beauty, famous for her height, long brown hair, and fashions. Elisabeth took great care to maintain her appearance and rigorously followed diet and exercise routines. She also had a great fondness for horses and riding, and several portraits depict her astride a steed. Pamphlets produced during the time reported often on Sisi's habits, travels, and routines, increasing her notoriety among her subjects and the rest of Europe.
Because of her unconventional childhood, romantic but troubled marriage, great beauty, fame, and assassination, Elisabeth's story and her complex inner life, particularly her attempts to maintain her beauty, identity, and independence in a less-than-fairytale marriage, are commonly portrayed and romanticized in historical fiction. Often to the point of insanity and ignoring many of the nightmares she endured. I've even seen media about her aimed at little girls with talking animals!
Well, I think it's high time that something at least a LITTLE closer to reality, entered the spotlight. So, judging from what is typed here, do you think Lucheni was a Templar? Or an Assassin?
But why they said that Hannibal Barca fought in the Ionian islands instead of the Western Mediterranean?
The Cult of Elagabal originated in the Syrian city of Emesa, which was a Roman-client Kingdom ruled by the Sampsigeramids which lasted from 46 BC to 161 AD but it had a role in the Severan dynasty of Rome, our question is What role played in the Assassin-Templar war?
Like the Ptolomies of Egypt, the Seleucids of the Middle East, the Herodians of Judea, and later the Julio-Claudians of Rome, the Sampsigeramids were allies of the Order of Ancients, during the Severan era which lasted from 193 to 235 AD the Order had a strong presence not only in the Imperial seat but also in the Cult of Elagabal.
When Elagabalus became Emperor around 218 AD and establish his God Elagabal as Rome's main deity was another Order of Ancients' triumph plus the image of Elagabal was a Baetylus or Sacred Rock (probably an artifact of Eden), also that Elagabalus an Isu sage or a descendant of the Isu.
Gilgamesh:
He was probably born around the 2700s BC, around that time some of the remaining Isu lived in Mesopotamia and Egypt because Gilgamesh was the son of a Goddess (Isu) named Ninsun and a mortal King named Lugalbanda, this means that Gilgamesh was a Hybrid like all the Sumerians and it was probably the reason why many Semitic-speaking cultures alongside the Order of Ancients tried to exterminate them due to their Isu linage.
Memnon of Ethiopia:
According to Greek mythology, Memnon was the King of Ethiopia that supported the Trojans during their war against the Achaean tribes of Greece but in Total War Saga: Troy, they claim that Memnon led a band of Mercenaries from Egypt, Canaan, Elam, or Ethiopia to aid Troy perhaps in the Assassin's Creed lore is truth and Memnon had an alliance with King Proteus of Egypt (Ramesses II?) and one of the co-founders of the Order of Ancients.
Hua Mulan:
According to the Ballad of Hua Mulan, she lived during the Northern and Southern dynasties period, but I don't know if she was an ally of the Hidden Ones or the Order of Ancients, the only thing that I believe is that she was probably important to both sides because she had some artifacts of Eden, too bad that she wasn't mentioned in Assassin's Creed: Dynasty or Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
Did Bayek (Amun) and Aya (Amunet) play a role in Cleopatra Selene II's life? Cleopatra Selene II was Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius' daughter who became Queen of Numidia and Mauretania (modern-day Northwest Africa), probably Cleopatra introduced to King Juba II of Numidia and Mauretania the ideas of the Order of Ancients, this reason Aya would have to establish some Bureaus in Carthage, Numidia, and Mauretania which was made of Punic and Amazigh Hidden Ones.
What dynasties supported the Order of Ancients? In my opinion, the Julio-Claudians and the Flavians of Rome, the Han dynasty of China, the Artaxiads of Armenia, the Shunga of India, the Mithridatic dynasty of Pontus, or the Herodians of Judea were allies of the Order of Ancients during the 1st century AD, due to the atrocities that they did according to my opinion but the most influential dynasties of the Order could the Severan dynasty of Rome, the Emesene dynasty of Syria or the Eastern Wu.
Which side were the Parthians and Sassanids? Parthians were allies of the Hidden Ones and killed all the Order of Ancients members in Babylon and all across the Parthian Empire but when the Sassanids became members of the Order of Ancients until the rule of Khosrow II who became an ally of the Hidden Ones.
How the Cult of Kosmos survived during the 4th to the 1st century BC? It could be that they disappeared during the Hellenistic and Roman period.