Ahmet passed it to Leandros, a Byzantine captain who headed an expedition to open the library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad hidden beneath Masyaf's fortress. įollowing this, the journal had come in the possession of the Ottoman prince Cem - a Templar - who shortly before his death notified his nephew Ahmet of its existence. However the trade, which had actually already taken place, was a trap and the Assassins were forced to escape from an ambush. He, along with the current Ottoman Mentor Ishak Pasha, the mentor’s bodyguard Murat Bin Husn, and future Assassin leader Yusuf Tazim, traveled to Spain and cooperated with the Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins to thwart the deal. Through a Templar turncoat, Aleksei Zima, the Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins learned of these plans. Not understanding its true value, they were prepared to trade it to agents of the Byzantine Templars. In 1495, the journal fell into the hands of the Spanish Inquisition. Niccolò intended to pass the journal to his son, Marco.

The journal also acted as a sort of diary, giving details of the Polo brothers' actions during their stay in the village. As a result, Niccolò wrote these stories down in a journal, which ended up covering all of the Assassin's key moments. Having been visited by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's son Darim in their home in Constantinople, they journeyed to Masyaf, where Niccolò had various discussions with Altaïr about the latter's life.

Oliver Bowden is the pen-name of an acclaimed novelist.In 1257, Niccolò and his brother Maffeo Polo were invited to stay at the Assassin Order's fortress of Masyaf in Syria. 'Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade' is based on the phenomenally successful gaming series.

Altair's life story is told here for the first time: a journey that will change the course of history his ongoing battle with the Templar conspiracy a family life that is as tragic as it is shocking and the ultimate betrayal of an old friend. To demonstrate his commitment, Altair must defeat nine deadly enemies, including Templar leader, Robert de Sable. Altair embarks on a formidable mission - one that takes him throughout the Holy Land and shows him the true meaning of the Assassin's Creed. Niccolo Polo, father of Marco, will finally reveal the story he has kept secret all his life - the story of Altair, one of the brotherhood's most extraordinary Assassins. 'Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade' is the thrilling novelisation by Oliver Bowden based on the game series. Print Secret Crusade (Assassin's Creed #3)

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