Assassin's Creed Mirage [2]

The training begins at the hidden fortress of Alamut. After rising at dawn, Basim undergoes rigorous physical preparation under the watchful eye of Roshan. The training routine begins with parkour exercises across wooden scaffolds and steep rock cliffs, culminating in a successful leap of faith into a hay pile. Basim then follows Roshan through the mountain pass, discussing the spreading influence of the Order of the Ancients and their manipulation of the Caliphate. Upon returning to the main camp, Basim runs down to the lower platforms to meet Fuladh and Ahmad, who are analyzing tactical blueprints. Fuladh requests leather strips from the storeroom, sending Basim on a brief errand. While retrieving the materials from the camp warehouse, Basim overhears a tense meeting between Mentor Rayhan and a Tahirid Emissary discussing the rising rebellion in Baghdad and the delicate peace holding the region together. After delivering the leather to the blacksmith Rebekah, Basim receives a newly forged dagger and sword, testing their balance with several quick swings. Next comes training with throwing knives under a waterfall, where Basim shatters clay targets to refine throwing accuracy. Following a long climb through the canyon tunnels, ropes, and cliffside paths, Basim reaches the high training ground to meet Roshan for combat instruction. Roshan guides Basim through sword fundamentals, testing light attacks, heavy strikes, parrying maneuvers, and dodging techniques. This progresses into an intense free-form sparring match, where Basim showcases quick offensive reflexes before Roshan counters with a swift disarm, reminding the student of the balance between action and stillness. As night falls, the members gather around a warm campfire, listening to Fuladh's historical tale of the feather tradition and justice. The evening ends as Basim joins Nur on a night patrol to secure the canyon paths.