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+ | The '''Templar Archive''' was a secret underground complex on [[Cyprus]], where the [[Templars]]' knowledge and artifacts were stored. It was located in [[Limassol]], beneath the [[Limassol Castle]]. |
==History== |
==History== |
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| − | [[File:Armand_Bouchart_Death.png|thumb|Altaïr strikes Armand in the Archive.]] |
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| + | Until 1191, the Templar Archive was a well-kept secret, guarded by the Templar Emperor of Cyprus, [[Isaac Comnenus]]. However, in 1191, Comnenus went to war with King [[Richard I of England]], who swiftly defeated him and conquered the island.<ref name="ACBL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''</ref> |
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| − | In 1191, after the death of [[Robert De Sable]], [[Armand Bouchart]], the newly appointed [[Grand Master]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], bought Cyprus from [[Richard I of England|King Richard]] and used the archive underneath Limassol Castle as an archive of weapons and artifacts. |
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| + | Alarmed at this threat to the Archive's secrecy, [[Armand Bouchart]], ''de facto'' [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the Templars, bought Cyprus from King Richard and promptly imprisoned and executed Isaac Comnenus. After learning of the purchase of the island, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]], journeyed to Cyprus to thwart the Templars' plans and influence on it, though his main purpose was to obtain the information of the Archive's location in order to put a stop to Templars' access to knowledge and artifacts of the [[Isu|First Civilization]].<ref name="ACBL" /> |
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| − | Hearing of this, the assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] visited Cyprus to rid it of the Templar threat and to find the archive. |
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| + | Quickly learning of Altaïr's presence in Limassol, a Cypriot city where the Archive was located, Bouchart sought to save the Archive's secrets by removing its contents from Cyprus. To do so, he planned a trip to another city, Kyrenia, as he knew Altaïr would trail him. Furthermore, the content of the Archive was put into [[ships]] at the Limassol harbor, with two objectives: removing the content from the Archive, and misleading Altaïr who would think the cargo would go into the Archive. Bouchart deceived Altaïr in Kyrenia to buy time, indirectly serving his subordinates located in Kyrenia up to the Assassin. He ultimately succeeded, and the Templars managed to relocate the Archive's contents shortly before it was discovered by Altaïr. Bouchart remained in the Archive after it was emptied, and battled Altaïr and a disaffected [[United Kingdom|English]] Templar, [[Maria Thorpe]], when they arrived, but was slain in battle with Altaïr. Shortly after Altaïr's triumph over Bouchart, the Templars began to destroy the empty Archive with artillery fire. The complex soon began to collapse, although Altaïr and Maria were able to escape in time.<ref name="ACBL"/> |
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| − | After many of his supporters including [[Fredrick|Fredrick the Red]], [[Moloch]], and the twins [[Shalim]] and [[Shahar]] were slain thanks to Altaïr, [[Maria Thorpe]], a Templar turned traitor for assisting the Mentor and the Resistance. |
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| − | Bouchart intended to evacuate all the artifacts from the Archive after its keeper, [[Isaac Comnenus]], endangered its secret. In the end, he was successful, and the Templars managed to relocate the contents. He later battled Maria and Altaïr in the archive only to be killed by the latter. |
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| − | The place didn't last long without use, and it began to collapse soon after the battle. Only Altaïr and Maria were able to escape the Archive. |
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===Renaissance=== |
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| + | The Archive was utilized again by the Templars in 1481, when [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] Prince [[Cem]] used it to house an [[Apple of Eden 6|Apple of Eden]], after having concluded that the artifact refused to help him in achieving his goals.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''</ref> |
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| − | In 1510, |
+ | In 1510, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], Mentor of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]], set sail from [[Rome]] intending on finding [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr's library]], hidden beneath the fortress of [[Masyaf]]. He used Cyprus as a stop on his journey, and ventured into the Archive itself, indicating that it was either rebuilt or was preserved enough that it could be explored, although he found nothing of note.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mo}} |
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==References== |
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| + | [[ru:Архив Тамплиеров]] |
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| + | [[uk:Архів Тамплієрів]] |
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Revision as of 08:59, 25 July 2019
- "The Templar Archive. That's where we keep our undergarments."
- ―Maria Thorpe joking with Altaïr, 1191.[src]
The Archive's main chamber
The Templar Archive was a secret underground complex on Cyprus, where the Templars' knowledge and artifacts were stored. It was located in Limassol, beneath the Limassol Castle.
History
Middle Ages
Until 1191, the Templar Archive was a well-kept secret, guarded by the Templar Emperor of Cyprus, Isaac Comnenus. However, in 1191, Comnenus went to war with King Richard I of England, who swiftly defeated him and conquered the island.[1]
Alarmed at this threat to the Archive's secrecy, Armand Bouchart, de facto Grand Master of the Templars, bought Cyprus from King Richard and promptly imprisoned and executed Isaac Comnenus. After learning of the purchase of the island, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, journeyed to Cyprus to thwart the Templars' plans and influence on it, though his main purpose was to obtain the information of the Archive's location in order to put a stop to Templars' access to knowledge and artifacts of the First Civilization.[1]
Quickly learning of Altaïr's presence in Limassol, a Cypriot city where the Archive was located, Bouchart sought to save the Archive's secrets by removing its contents from Cyprus. To do so, he planned a trip to another city, Kyrenia, as he knew Altaïr would trail him. Furthermore, the content of the Archive was put into ships at the Limassol harbor, with two objectives: removing the content from the Archive, and misleading Altaïr who would think the cargo would go into the Archive. Bouchart deceived Altaïr in Kyrenia to buy time, indirectly serving his subordinates located in Kyrenia up to the Assassin. He ultimately succeeded, and the Templars managed to relocate the Archive's contents shortly before it was discovered by Altaïr. Bouchart remained in the Archive after it was emptied, and battled Altaïr and a disaffected English Templar, Maria Thorpe, when they arrived, but was slain in battle with Altaïr. Shortly after Altaïr's triumph over Bouchart, the Templars began to destroy the empty Archive with artillery fire. The complex soon began to collapse, although Altaïr and Maria were able to escape in time.[1]
In 1228, Altaïr received word that the Templars had retaken the Archive, as Abbas Sofian, who usurped power over the Levantine Assassins, had refused to send reinforcements to defend it. Altaïr described the takeover as a massacre.[2]
Renaissance
The Archive was utilized again by the Templars in 1481, when Ottoman Prince Cem used it to house an Apple of Eden, after having concluded that the artifact refused to help him in achieving his goals.[3]
In 1510, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Mentor of the Italian Assassins, set sail from Rome intending on finding Altaïr's library, hidden beneath the fortress of Masyaf. He used Cyprus as a stop on his journey, and ventured into the Archive itself, indicating that it was either rebuilt or was preserved enough that it could be explored, although he found nothing of note.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Recollection
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
References
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