Baldwin accepted the offer and his troops seized Banyas .
The Nizari 's local leader , Ismail al - Ajami , sent envoys to Baldwin and offered the fortress of Banias to the crusaders in return for receiving asylum in the kingdom .
Baldwin accepted the offer and his troops seized Banias .
The Nizari 's local leader , Ismail al - Ajami , sent envoys to Baldwin and offered the fortress of Banias to the crusaders in return for receiving asylum in the kingdom .