User:VonTheGreater26/Assassin's Creed: Conquest

Assassin's Creed: Conquest is an on-going Tagalog novel series published by Wattpad. The story focuses on the protagonist Andrew Janea, a Filipino Assassin who abducted by the Filipino Templar in the year 2020 as he relives the memories of his ancestor Habagat, a Visayan Assassin and mighty warrior of Opong in Mactan Island, along with his mentor Datu Lapu-Lapu. Together, they fight and protect the Opong against the Spanish Templars.

Chapter 1
In the year 2020, the protagonist, Andrew Waring Janea, finds himself restrained in a hospital-like setting after being attacked the day before. Dr. Vedasto Driz Ibarra, a researcher from the Abstergo Foundation in Manila, reveals that Andrew's family is held captive, coercing him to cooperate in their mission to locate his ancestor. Subjected to a device called Animus, Andrew experiences historical events related to his lineage.

He witnesses the Isu Era, the arrival of Malays in the Philippines in the 12th century, and the clash between Spanish forces and Malays in 1521. In his ancestral lineage, he discovers the story of Habagat, a warrior in Opong, showcasing his struggles, training, and determination to become a mandirigma (warrior). Despite challenges, Habagat's journey leads him to join Lapu-Lapu's forces and face formidable opponents, demonstrating his resilience and growth.

Chapter 2
Habagat, emerges victorious in a one-on-one combat against Bagyo, earning him recognition as a skilled warrior. Following his success, Habagat is invited to join the Assassins, a group led by Lapu-Lapu, and he accepts the offer.

Meanwhile, a sudden shift occurs in the Animus, a device that allows individuals to relive historical memories. The scene transitions to the year 1517 in Portugal, where Ferdinand Magellan seeks permission from King Manuel to embark on a westward journey to the Spice Islands. The narrative introduces the concept of the Apple of Eden, an artifact with significant power, which Magellan aims to control for the Spanish crown.

The story then moves to the Philippines in 1521, where Magellan arrives with his expedition, including Juan Sebastian de Elcano. They interact with local leaders like Rajah Kulambo and Rajah Humabon, attempting to establish alliances and spread Christianity. The narrative delves into the complexities of cultural exchanges and power dynamics between the Spanish explorers and the indigenous peoples.

A pivotal moment occurs when the Assassins approach the protagonist, Habagat, revealing the existence of a conflict between Assassins and Templars. The Templars seek control over the Pieces of Eden, introducing a mysterious and dangerous element to the story.

As tensions rise, a contest ensues between Heneral Joaquin of the Spanish forces and Bak-Olaw, a formidable warrior from Sugbu. Joaquin emerges victorious, solidifying the Spanish influence in the region.

Chapter 3
Ignacio reveals details about the Piece of Eden and the conflict between the Assassins and Templars to Antonio. Initially skeptical, Antonio becomes gradually convinced as Ignacio discusses the origin of the Piece of Eden and its connection to a Santo Niño statue in the possession of the Spaniards.

Ignacio, an Assassin, discloses that the Piece of Eden is in their possession and is attached to the Santo Niño. Antonio, a scribe for Magellan, questions why Ignacio is revealing this information. Ignacio explains that he has observed Antonio's resistance to the Templars' plans and offers to help him escape their influence.

Despite his initial doubts, Antonio decides to trust Ignacio and considers helping him. As Antonio is summoned by Magellan, Ignacio assures him that he has been watching over him since their journey began.

Days later, Ignacio receives a letter from Antonio, revealing information about a meeting between Rajah Humabon, Juan, Ferdinand, and General Joaquin. Antonio plans to thwart the Spaniards' intentions by seeking an alliance with Datu Lapu-Lapu and Datu Zula before the entire island of Sugbu is conquered.

On April 10, 1521, Datu Lapu-Lapu and his group set sail for Samar to find a legendary weapon, the Golden Kampilan. They believe that obtaining the Kampilan is crucial for protecting their people.

As they reach Biringan, a mysterious city with advanced technology and a connection to the divine, they encounter inhabitants who reveal the truth about the Isu civilization, Pieces of Eden, and the ongoing conflict between Assassins and Templars.

In a modern setting, the narrative shifts to Andrew, an individual connected to the Animus machine in Abstergo. He encounters a fellow inmate named Serafin, who reveals that they are both part of the Assassin Brotherhood and are imprisoned by the Templars. Serafin seeks Andrew's help in a mission against the Templars.

As Andrew navigates his newfound knowledge and the challenges within Abstergo, he contemplates joining Serafin's mission to escape and thwart the Templars' plans.

Chapter 4
Several characters are introduced, including Lapu-Lapu, Habagat, and Apo Magyan, in a story set in a facility called Animus. The characters are involved in a plot to escape, and there is mention of a larger plan involving a significant confrontation within the facility. A mysterious Project Animus is also referenced.

The storyline then takes a historical turn, delving into the origins of a golden sword called the Gintong Kampilan. It is revealed that the Gintong Kampilan has a connection to a place called Biringan, ruled by an Isu and deity named Bathala. The narrative weaves together elements of mythology, Isu civilization, and the struggle between the Isu and human hybrids.

As the characters continue their quest, they find themselves facing unexpected challenges, including a battle with a group of warriors from Biringan. Habagat, a key character, engages in a one-on-one fight with Apo Magyan, and despite initial setbacks, he manages to defeat him with the help of another character named Talim.

Chapter 5
Habagat entered a memory corridor after he defeated Apo Magyan. He tells the young assassin the truth behind the assault that he wants to confirm if Lapu-Lapu and his army are the outsiders who take care of the Golden Kampilan. Afterward, they proceed to the place where the Golden Kampilan is located, according to the captive named Bantog, a warrior from the group of Apo Magyan. When they arrived, Lapu-Lapu decided to make Bantog an offering for their god Bathala to come out, but Habagat disagreed, and he offered a ring finger on his left hand as an offering.

Suddenly someone appeared to Habagat as a gorgeous woman, and she asked him if he was the warrior destined to be the new owner of the Golden Kampilan as prophesied. They all followed the magical woman to the mysterious place called Maharlika, where the Isu race lived. This time, Lapu-Lapu released Bantog to become Opong's warrior, and the captive did not hesitate to thank him. When they entered the large door, Habagat was suddenly surprised because his companions were like a stone that did not move and did not speak. He could not understand what was happening until he heard a strange voice from afar. Moreover, it was here that the great god of the Filipinos, Bathala appeared to him.

Bathala's behavior was annoying because of his strange conversation with Habagat, and the young assassin did not expect it. Bathala suddenly remembered something when he heard from Habagat why they were taking the Golden Kampilan to change how the two races treated each other in the right way. He remembers Janus, the only person who helped him after the war between the Humans and Isu, who had the same desire as Habagat. He was the first person to take care of Golden Kampilan until his next generation.

Because the Biringan was about to collapse, Bathala gave the weapon to Habagat. While taking the sword, he saw events from the future, such as the revelation of Agustin Legazpi's plan against the Spanish Templars and the assassination of Andres Bonifacio, the leader of the Katipunan. After seeing that, his reaction suddenly changed, and he had a new purpose with this weapon. Bathala expected that his attitude would change with what he saw in the future, which he worried about. However, he warned Habagat of the proper use so he would not have bad luck in the future. When Bathala suddenly disappeared, Biringan became a vast forest.

Chapter 6
They arrived in Lapu-Lapu safely on April 24, 1521, and were still with the new member Bantog. When they returned to Opong town, they found out that a foreigner had been caught from Sugbu town. Ignacio, a Spanish Assassin, was mistaken for an opponent because he did not have permission to enter the city. When they reached a mountain where Ignacio was caught and tied up, they immediately talked to him to find his purpose.

Ignacio was immediately released, and he immediately treated his wounds with doctors' help in the town. Lapu-Lapu apologized to Ignacio for the soldiers' behavior, but the foreigner also apologized for entering the village without permission. A small party was to pay homage to the foreigner, an Assassin member who came from far away.

Ignacio trusted the Kampilan to Habagat, and so did Lapu-Lapu's decision. The next morning, the entire Opong army had a meeting with their citizens to discuss and prepare for the arrival of Magellan and Rajah Humabon.

At the end of the discussion, Habagat approached Ignacio to find out more details of the plan they would carry out. Nevertheless, he suddenly left and told Habagat to accompany him to a distant place to talk in-depth. Arriving in a forest, Ignacio challenged Habagat with a duel with their favorite weapon to find each other's strengths. Ignacio also wants to know if Habagat can be the guardian of the Kampilan to ensure his worth.

The next day, Habagat underwent training and education under Ignacio to become more skilled as an Assassin. As a result, Habagat received the modern Hidden Blade made by Ignacio, it is made of bamboo with steel attached to it, and its blade has a tooth design on its side.

On April 26, 1521, Rajah Humabon's messenger returned from Opong and announced what Datu Lapu-Lapu had said that he refused to recognize the Spaniards. The Rajah was angry, so he prepared an army, and he planned to attack the town of Opong. Ferdinand is quietly happy because he feels a forced conquest of the island of Mactan, and he uses the Apple of Eden again when they get down there.

Antonio heard everything Ferdinand and Juan talked about as he rested in the other room. Ferdinand suddenly remembered that they were just next to Antonio, so he immediately looked at the other place. When they arrived, no one was there, but Antonio immediately left through the window and closed it so that no one would come out. Ferdinand lost his temper when he discovered that Antonio was not there even though the writer already knew what they were talking about.

Antonio could think of no other excuse for Joaquin but to run. The general immediately chased him, but the natives suddenly stopped him, so he unknowingly killed him in front of Antonio. When Antonio was afraid, he ran fast until he reached the other place.

Antonio did not immediately understand what the leader of those natives was saying, but he still tried to talk to Mangubat. Fortunately, he also learned the Malay language from Enrique, so somehow, his wish came to Mangubat, and he also gave him some money for them. Mangubat accompanied him to the island of Mactan, where the town of Opong is located, to see Ignacio.

On the other hand, Joaquin immediately informs Ferdinand and Juan about Antonio's escape. Ferdinand was very suspicious that he might have heard all their plans. Suddenly the Spanish and Sugbu forces met with their leaders to discuss the war plan on the island of Mactan. Datu Zula, the leader of the Pilipul on the island of Mactan, also joined the meeting because he wanted to retaliate against Lapu-Lapu, who was his mortal rival on the said island, so he gave some natives to join the Spanish forces. This signal of the war between the Spanish troops on Opong troops. On the island of Mactan, the foreigner Antonio arrived, and he found Ignacio with Datu Lapu-Lapu. It is here that everything Ferdinand and Juan talked about before he left Sugbu.

Chapter 7
It was midnight on April 27, 1521, the day Ferdinand Magellan sailed with the entire Spanish army and some Subgu soldiers to the island of Mactan. Sixty of them took up arms with corselets and helmets, including the Christian king, the prince, some leaders, and twenty or thirty branches. They reached Mactan three hours before dawn. During the Spaniards' three-hour voyage, the Opong army waited on the shore while waiting for their enemy. Datu Lapu-Lapu was in front of the whole military while Habagat and Ignacio waited for the entire group. Some natives freed the Spaniards from Rajah Humabon's group to warn the Mactans by burning houses, which angered Lapu-Lapu.

When morning came, forty-nine soldiers of Magellan's army jumped into the water up to our thighs and walked on the water before they reached the shore. The boats could not get close because some exposed rocks were blocking their way. The other men left to guard the ships. When they arrived at the shore, the army of Lapu-Lapu formed into three divisions numbering more than a thousand five hundred men. They all shouted loud as they rushed into the enemy. Musketeers and crossbowmen fired from a distance of about half an hour but to no avail.

They fired spears, bows, and stones from Lapu-Lapu's army at the Spaniards, so they hit its musketeers because their armor was light and not durable. The foreigners are at a disadvantage because of the strength and quantity of the natives fighting them. Magellan's confidence is very high because of the modern weapons they use, but he does not know that the Opong army is of great benefit to the place they are fighting for. Soldiers find it challenging to walk on water because their weapons are heavy, and their movements are also affected, so they cannot advance in their position. This is one of Datu Lapu-Lapu's tactics that Ignacio admired for his fighting prowess. However, there is a problem they face General Joaquin; can easily defeat the natives with a sword and shield, even if it is heavy. Habagat sees a strong Spaniard coming to the beach, so he does not hesitate to help his men.

General Joaquin had reached the shore with some Spanish soldiers and rushed the other group of Lapu-Lapu. His group was the strongest of all armies of Spain even though they were few against the five hundred warriors of Opong.

Habagat had already reached the other group, and he could see that the warriors were retreating from the Spaniards' strength. He saw the general kill his comrades one by one. Suddenly Habagat impatiently at what he saw, so he did not hesitate to kill the Spanish general. But Ignacio suddenly blocked the fight between the two, and Ignacio faced Joaquin. The general revealed that Joaquin was his former comrade, which made Habagat confused, but Ignacio explained the truth to him. He disables Joaquin by using poison knives that shoot his one eye until he dies.

Habagat, on the other hand, reached the middle group, where many fighters were killed due to the force of the Spanish musketeers. He pulled out a slingshot and took a rock and dead coral, and one after another, he threw at the opponents from a long distance unnoticed. They simultaneously stab them so that they cannot recover after they are distracted.

Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula felt worried for Magellan's group, so he immediately sent another fighter to help the Portuguese.

They can see that the Spaniards and other native warriors were at a disadvantage in the strength and quantity of the Mactan warriors. However, Magellan still did not give up the fight, and this time he released the power of Eden. Lapu-Lapu's group stopped fighting and turned around to chase their leader.

Magellan saw another piece of Eden held by Habagat, and he wanted to get it. He commanded the other controlled warriors to take out the sword of Eden. Ignacio motioned for Habagat to use the sword to lose the power of the Apple of Eden. There were bright light flashes, and the controlled warriors shone until the Apple of Eden lost control of their minds. Magellan was furious, and he used the Eden again, but the sword held by Habagat opposed it. But Magellan used the other ability of the piece of Eden. It can form a clone of its own, and the people of Mactan were shocked when Magellan turned into ten clones of himself.

A warrior returned to their ship to report to Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula. They found out that the Portuguese and other foreigners were in danger, so they decided to help them. Magellan was not good at fighting, as were the clones, so Ignacio and Lapu-Lapu quickly killed them. This time, other warriors came from Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula to help the lone Magellan.