The Isu Era
75,000 BCE
Long before recorded human history, a technologically advanced civilization known as the Isu dominated the Earth. These beings, often depicted as god-like, created humanity as a workforce. Control was maintained through the Apples of Eden, powerful artifacts. A rebellion, led by Adam and Eve, triggered a war. A devastating solar flare ultimately ended the Isu’s reign, leaving humanity to inherit the Earth.
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431 to 422 BCE – Peloponnesian War
During the tumultuous Peloponnesian War, the mercenary Kassandra uncovers the Cult of Kosmos, a clandestine organization manipulating the conflict. Her investigations reveal a shocking truth: her brother, Alexios, was abducted by the Cult and enhanced as a weapon. Motivated by familial loyalty and a desire to restore order, Kassandra confronts and neutralizes the Cult, ending their interference in Greek affairs. Her quest also unveils a connection to the Isu, through her father Pythagoras, who bestows on her the Staff of Hermes.
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49 to 43 BCE – Ptolemaic Egypt
In Ptolemaic Egypt, under the watchful eye of Cleopatra, Bayek, a skilled peacekeeper, faces an escalating threat. The Order of the Ancients, a global conspiracy, abducts Bayek and his son, aiming to leverage Bayek’s lineage for access to an Isu vault. Bayek’s grief over his son’s death fuels his quest for vengeance, leading him to dismantle the Order’s influence and establish The Hidden Ones. Their true goal is not local, but a global conspiracy to control power through the ancient Isu artifacts.
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861 – Islamic Golden Age
Centuries later, in the Islamic Golden Age, Basim, a skilled Baghdad street thief, embarks on a path of assassination. Trained in the secluded Alamut fortress, he investigates the Order of the Ancients’ activities in his home city. His pursuit exposes their goal: locating an Isu temple beneath Alamut. Basim discovers a hidden history—he is a reincarnation of Loki, an imprisoned Isu, and sets out to exact revenge on those responsible.
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872 to 878 – Viking Invasion of England
During the Viking invasion of England, Sigurd and his sister Eivor navigate political turmoil and religious conflicts. Eivor and Sigurd, as reincarnations of Odin and Týr, face a personal threat from Basim—Loki’s reincarnation. Eivor defeats King Alfred, solidifying the settlement and upholding the Viking traditions in England. The conflict against the Templars intensifies as their methods and intentions are revealed.
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1191 – Third Crusade
The Assassin Brotherhood, now well established, faces off against the Templar Order in the Holy Land. Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad is tasked with retrieving an Apple of Eden from the Templars. However, his actions trigger a devastating conflict within the Brotherhood. His hunt for the Templars reveals that they are part of a global conspiracy, seeking to use the ancient artifacts for their own ends. Altaïr confronts the treachery of his leader, Al Mualim, and ultimately assumes command of the Brotherhood.
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1476 to 1499 – Italian Renaissance
In the Italian Renaissance, Ezio Auditore Da Firenze avenges his family’s death at the hands of the Templars. Assisted by Leonardo da Vinci, he engages in a conflict with the Borgia family, leading to his possession of an Apple of Eden. This discovery reveals the location of a hidden Isu vault beneath the Vatican, which becomes the target of a desperate conflict with Rodrigo Borgia. Ezio prevails and uncovers a prophecy of an impending global catastrophe in 2012.
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1499 to 1507 – Italian Renaissance
The Borgias, with Papal authority, steal an Apple of Eden. Ezio, leading the Italian Assassin Brotherhood, mounts a counter-offensive, regaining the artifact and hiding it in the Roman Colosseum. This act marks the Italian bureau’s revitalization and highlights the Brotherhood’s global reach in the face of relentless Templar opposition. The theft and subsequent recovery foreshadow the greater threat to come, underscoring the enduring conflict between the Assassins and Templars.
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1511 to 1512 – Ottoman Civil War
Ezio ventures to Masyaf, the former Assassin headquarters, seeking knowledge from Altaïr’s archives. He confronts Templar forces in Constantinople, disrupting their efforts to establish control over the Ottoman Empire. He uncovers a critical piece of the Isu puzzle, learning of a crucial historical event connected to the Isu Grand Temple, which contains crucial knowledge of survival for future generations.
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1579 – Sengoku Period
In 16th-century Japan, a Japanese mercenary named Yasuke unites with Oda Nobunaga. Their shared ambition to unify warring clans intersects with a new Templar threat. The campaign unfolds against the backdrop of the Sengoku period and reveals a hidden dimension to the conflict between Assassins and Templars. Yasuke and Naoe, a shinobi’s daughter, forge an unlikely alliance to confront this emerging peril.
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1715 to 1722 – Golden Age of Piracy
Edward Kenway, a pirate, confronts a new Templar conspiracy involving the Observatory, an Isu device capable of surveillance. He embarks on a perilous quest to thwart Templar plans by challenging Bartholomew Roberts, the reincarnation of the Isu Sage Aita. Kenway’s conflict involves navigating the world of pirates and confronting Roberts while attempting to secure the Observatory’s power for a greater purpose.
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1752 to 1776 – French and Indian War
Shay Patrick Cormac, once an Assassin, turns against the Brotherhood and allies with the Templars during the French and Indian War. Driven by a personal vendetta and disillusionment, Shay becomes entangled with Templar efforts to locate and control powerful Isu artifacts. His journey takes a sharp turn as he pursues his former master, Achilles, and witnesses the conflicts between the two factions during a period of great turmoil in the Americas.
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1754 to 1783 – American Revolution
Haytham Kenway, conflicted, is driven by the goal of controlling the American colonies. He encounters Ratonhnhaké:ton, his biological son, and a future Assassin, as part of the American Revolution. This encounter forces Haytham to confront his choices and the enduring conflict between the Templars and Assassins. The conflict culminates in a fateful encounter, leading to a confrontation that will shape the future of both factions.
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1765 to 1777 – Spanish Occupation of Louisiana
In 18th-century Louisiana, Aveline de Grandpré faces a complex conflict involving Templars and the enslavement of other people. Aveline confronts her own family’s complicity with the Templars and discovers a pivotal piece of the Isu puzzle. This period demonstrates the global nature of the conflict and Aveline’s commitment to fighting against injustice while uncovering truths about her ancestry.
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1789 to 1794 – French Revolution
During the French Revolution, Arno Dorian finds himself embroiled in political unrest and faces betrayal from both Assassins and Templars. He confronts an extremist Templar figure who seeks to manipulate the revolution for their own ends. The violence and chaos of the period expose the Order’s designs on using the revolution to seize control, highlighting the enduring conflict that spans history.
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1868 – Victorian England
In Victorian London, the Frye twins, Jacob and Evie, confront a Templar conspiracy leveraging industrial power and political influence. Their investigation reveals a network of control and reveals the Templars’ plans for a global restructuring using the Isu’s technology. The twins’ conflict in London serves as a critical turning point, demonstrating the Templars’ unwavering ambition.
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Transition Period
1914 to 2012
Between the Victorian era and the modern storyline, the Templars establish Abstergo Industries. This company utilizes advanced technology, including the Animus, to study the memories of the Assassins’ ancestors. Their goal is to gain control over humanity’s past and influence the future by gaining access to the Apples of Eden and other Isu artifacts.
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2012
In 2012, Desmond Miles is targeted by Abstergo. Forced to use the Animus, he uncovers the threat of an approaching apocalypse. His journey through the memories of his ancestors reveals a critical truth—the need to prevent a catastrophic future. He rallies the modern-day Assassin Brotherhood, understanding their shared history and purpose. Working together, they explore the history of the Isu and their artifacts and discover how to potentially prevent the coming calamity.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
2013
Abstergo Industries continues its quest to uncover Isu secrets, focusing on Edward Kenway. Their pursuit reveals a hidden historical dimension, and the need to understand the Assassins’ and Templars’ motives. This research illuminates the intricate details of their ongoing struggle and reveals critical clues needed to understand their relationship.
Assassin’s Creed Unity
2014
Abstergo Industries delves further into the mysteries of the past, this time turning to Arno Dorian. This exploration uncovers a crucial detail related to the French Revolution, and the Templars’ efforts to manipulate historical events. Through Arno’s experiences, the project reveals the long history of the conflict between Assassins and Templars, which continues into the modern era.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
2015
In 2015, the storyline shifts to Jacob and Evie Frye. Abstergo’s studies of the Frye twins lead to crucial insights about the Isu artifacts and their plans to control the world. This chapter examines the complex relationship between the Assassins and Templars, highlighting their ongoing conflict. The Templar’s goals become more apparent, and the Assassins’ efforts are tested as they confront new levels of danger.
Assassin’s Creed Origins
2017
Layla Hassan, an Abstergo researcher, embarks on a quest to understand the origins of the Hidden Ones. Her journey through Bayek and Aya’s memories offers a new perspective on the Assassins’ and Templars’ enduring conflict. This research provides vital insights into the enduring struggle between these two factions.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
2018
Layla’s quest to understand the Isu artifact, the Staff of Hermes, continues as she discovers the location of Atlantis. Through Kassandra’s memories, Layla uncovers the secrets of the ancient civilization and its connection to the Assassins and Templars. She also learns the importance of balance between these two groups in the preservation of human civilization.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
2020
Layla and the Assassins’ efforts to understand the apocalypse continue as they explore Eivor’s memories. She confronts the implications of Desmond’s actions in 2012 and the Isu’s elaborate plans for the world’s future. The narrative brings into sharp focus the potential for both destruction and salvation and the need for both the Assassins and Templars to collaborate.
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