Below are the quotes from the segments of Memory Block 4 (Abu’l Nuqoud - Damascus).

A few notes before you start this level:

  • In Memory Blocks 3 and below, the map is visible without having to do anything. With Memory Blocks 4 and above, however, it’s not the case. To view the maps, locate eagles flying around in the sky. Climb the buildings under them and reach the top to access a panoramic view point of the city. This will trigger the map to show.
  • Start Memory Block 4 by visiting the Bureau; it will open up a new region on the map.


Memory: Investigation

The best time to strike the Merchant King is when he addresses his guests. The moment may be bried, but it will be all I need.


Memory: Investigation

The Merchant King has received a vast quantity of wine. He is preparing for another feast. He semms unshaken with his preparations, even though wine is prohibited by his religion. If he can ignore the laws of his Prophet so easily, one can only wonder what other impious acts he’ll commit.


Memory: Investigation

The people of Damascus despise the Merchant King for spending their money on extravagant parties held inside his palac. Attending one of these celebrations should bring me close enough to strike.

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Peace Be Upon You, Hisham:

I have done my best to balance the ledgers, but the counts show something strange: payments to Jerusalem’s regent and William of Montferrat in Acre.

I had thought this might be connected to the ransom demanded by the Crusaders for our captive brethren, but given the way that ended (peace be upon those poor souls), this seems unlikely. It also does not account for the deliveries to Jerusalem. But if the money was not meant for ransom, then what is its purpose?

You should also know that there have been extravagant parties as of late. All held within The Merchant King’s palace. This is absurd! The citizens of Damascus starve themselves to help Salah Al’din’s war efforts, but instead, their money is being spent on feasts! They deeply despise the Merchant King, and are powerless to stop him. Which is why I write to you now.

Please, say nothing to The Merchant King for now. Should he become suspicious, he’ll attempt to hide his misdeeds. I’ll contact you when I’ve learned more.

With peace,

Marzuq

Memory: Investigation

A map of where the Merchant King has stationed his guards. This will definitely prove useful.

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Memory Block 4 - Abul

Memory: Investigation

Some servants spoke of leaving behind a scaffold juste outside the Merchant King’s quarters. I could use the passage they took to bring a scaffold up there. It will bring me closer to my target.

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Memory Block 4 - Abul_2

Memory: Investigation

There is a fountain in the middle of the Merchant King’s palace which I could climb should the need ever arise.

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Memory Block 4 - Abul_3

Memory: Knowledge

Abu’l Nuqoud, a corrupt man of tremendous wealth, is plannign another feast today. At some stage, he will speak to his guests, no doubt made drunk and stupid by his gluttony. This will be my moment…


Memory: Assassination

These men I’m sent to kill are wicked. They profit from the war. And so I am sent to stop them, and ensure that peace returns. But then why do the Merchant King’s words dig so deeply? Is it wrong for me to see a bit of truth in them? I should return to Al Mualim, that he may help me make sense of this and crush these seeds of doubt.