A talisman is an object ascribed with religious or magical powers with the intended purpose of protection for the individuals for whom they are made. They are often worn as portable objects in many ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture.[1] When the Hidden One Basim Ibn Ishaq pursued the Order of the Ancients in 9th century Baghdad, he carried and wore a number of talismans, some of which he bought from local merchants while others were treasures from solving Enigmas throughout the city.[2]
Talisman[]
Image | Name | Description | Availability |
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Apprentice Talisman | This talisman is awarded when one attains the rank of "Apprentice" among the Hidden Ones of Alamut. | Reach the rank of Apprentice | |
Novice Talisman | This talisman is awarded when one attains the rank of "Novice" among the Hidden Ones of Alamut. | Reach the rank of Novice | |
Disciple Talisman | This talisman is awarded when one attains the rank of "Disciple" among the Hidden Ones of Alamut. | Reach the rank of Disciple | |
Assassin Talisman | This talisman is awarded when one attains the rank of "Assassin" among the Hidden Ones of Alamut. | Reach the rank of Assassin | |
Master Talisman | This talisman is awarded when one attains the rank of "Master" among the Hidden Ones of Alamut. | Reach the rank of Master | |
Lion's Head Talisman | This talisman inlaid with garnet evokes the legend of Rostam, a heroic figure in Persian mythology. His exploits are chronicled in the Shahnameh, or the Epic of Kings. | Purchase from Traders for 90 Dirham | |
Scarab Talisman | This talisman is sculpted in the shape of a scarab beetle. The scarab features prominently in the iconography of Egypt, ancestral home of the Hidden Ones. | Purchase from Trades for 180 Dirham | |
Jeweled Talisman | This dazzling talisman is laden with gold and gems and proudly declaims the wealth of its wearer to the world. | Purchase from Traders for 135 Dirham | |
Knight's Talisman | This talisman would have adorned the horse that bore an Abbasid knight into battle. Red and gold, it bears the cavalry's colors. | Solve the enigma The Gift | |
Horned Lion Talisman | This talisman evokes the legend of Rostam, a heroic figure in Persian mythology. His exploits are chronicled in the Shahnameh, or the Epic of Kings. | Solve the enigma Left Behind | |
Bedouin Talisman | A talisman marked with the insignia of the Bedouin, nomadic tribes who have roamed the desert for centuries. | Solve the enigma A Gift for You | |
Monstrous Talisman | A talisman featuring the terrifying figure of an ancient eldritch being. Thought to be a primordial god, its history is chronicled by Abdul Alhazred in his Kitab al-Azif. | Return the Kitab al-Azif to Al-Jahiz | |
Rebel's Talisman | This red-and-white talisman marks the wearer as sympathetic to the cause of Ali ibn Muhammad and his rebels, who seek to end slavery and topple the Caliphate. | Solve the enigma Surrender | |
Eldritch Talisman | This talisman evokes an eldritch creature whose history is chronicled by Abdul Alhazred in his Kitab al-Azif. | Solve the enigma Reap from the Ruins | |
Mysterious Talisman | A strange talisman whose symbology can be traced back to a little-known ancient civilization. Much of its history has been lost, yet it is said that the odd relic remains for those keen-eyed enough to spot them. | Solve the enigma Left Behind | |
Hourglass of Time | This talisman is shaped like an hourglass. According to legend, one such vessel was thought to contain sands that held a fearful power that would wreak havok if ever unleashed. | Purchase the Deluxe Pack |
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- ↑ Talisman on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage.