Editing Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (section)

====Attack on Acre's Harbor:====
One month after Al Mualim's death, the Templars had consolidated their forces in Acre harbor. Altaïr decided to launch an attack but found the harbor empty upon arrival; the Templars had already evacuated. While investigating, he spotted the woman who had impersonated Robert de Sablé at Majd Addin's funeral, arguing with two soldiers.

Eavesdropping, Altaïr discovered that the Templars had retreated to Cyprus under the leadership of Armand Bouchart, and that the woman, [[Maria Thorpe|Maria]], had fallen out of favor with them following Robert's death. After the soldiers left, Altaïr attempted to speak with Maria, who attacked him. Though she initially gained the upper hand, Altaïr defeated and captured her, forcing her to accompany him to Cyprus.

Altaïr temporarily abdicated control of the Order, stating that he had "built this Brotherhood to last." Arriving in Limassol, Cyprus, he established contact with Alexander, the leader of the local Resistance against the Templars. Alexander became Altaïr's main ally, taking Maria under his protection.