Historically called the
Warhawk

Warmonger

The Assassin - Leaper - Value 5 - can slide one square horizontally or vertically OR can leap two squares horizontally, vertically and diagonally. The Assassin can jump over pieces and it can control up to twelve squares. The Assassin cannot move one square diagonally.

 

• Great Chess optional and recommended power.
  The Assassin may also retire his own Soldiers (Pawns) by moving to their square - and removing them from the game.

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The assassin specialises in single combat and stealth skills, often combined in order to defeat an opponent without exposing the Assassin to counterattack. The Assassin is generally young in age, giving them the physical strength and stamina which is required to carry out murder.

 

However, physical prowess is not the only trait that is required to be a Assassin as Assassins are often female. To get to their targets, the Assassins had to be patient, cold, and calculating. They are generally intelligent and well-read because they are required to possess not only knowledge about their enemy, but his or her culture and their native language. They are trained by their masters to disguise themselves and sneak into enemy territory to perform the assassinations, instead of simply attacking their target outright.

"Nothing is true; everything is permitted.”

Hassan-i Sabbah