Who does Assassins Creed 1 follow?

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Assassins Creed 1 follows Desmond Miles, a modern-day man who, through a machine called the Animus, relives the genetic memories of his ancestor, Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad, a member of the Assassin Order during the time of the Third Crusade in 1191. The game’s storyline consists of two portions: one set in the modern-day and another set in 1191, where players experience the journey of Altaïr as he fights against the Templar Order.

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Gameplay and Setting

1. What is Assassin’s Creed 1 based on? Assassin’s Creed 1 is based on a fictional history of real-world events, taking place primarily during the Third Crusade in the Holy Land in 1191.
2. What country is Assassin’s Creed 1 set in? The first Assassin’s Creed game takes place in the Holy Land, which is modern-day Israel, Palestine, and Syria.
3. Is Assassin’s Creed 1 historically accurate? Despite being a work of fiction, Assassin’s Creed 1 has a surprising amount of historical accuracy, with the game’s version of the Assassins and Templars being based on real organizations that existed during the Third Crusade.

Characters and Connections

4. Is Altair from Assassins Creed real? Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad is a fictional character in the Assassin’s Creed series, but his story is inspired by the real Nizari Ismailis, a breakaway group from the Ismaili branch of Shia Islam.
5. Is Ezio in the first Assassin’s Creed? No, Ezio Auditore da Firenze is not in the first Assassin’s Creed game, but his story is connected to Altaïr’s through the overall narrative of the series.
6. Is Ezio Altair’s son? No, Ezio and Altaïr are not related by blood, but their families are connected through marriage, as Altair’s son marries Ezio’s daughter, making Desmond Miles a descendant of both Altaïr and Ezio.

Gameplay and Series

7. Is it OK to play Assassin’s Creed in order? While it’s possible to play the games in any order, playing them in release order or chronological order can provide a more cohesive understanding of the series’ narrative and character development.
8. What is the oldest Assassin’s Creed? The first Assassin’s Creed game was released in 2007 and is the oldest in the series.
9. Which Assassin’s Creed is the most realistic? Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate is often considered one of the most historically accurate games in the series, with a strong focus on real-world events and historical figures.

Characters and Storyline

10. How old was Altair in AC1? Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad was around 26 years old during the events of the first game, which takes place in 1191.
11. Who is the smartest assassin in Assassins Creed? Juno is often considered one of the smartest characters in the series, with a deep understanding of the Assassin-Templar conflict and the ancient civilizations that shaped human history.
12. Who is the strongest Assassins creed assassin? Kassandra from Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey is often considered one of the strongest protagonists in the series, with exceptional combat skills and a deep connection to the Assassin Brotherhood.

Series and Connections

13. Which Assassin’s Creed are connected? Assassin’s Creed Rogue, Unity, and Syndicate are all connected through their modern-day storylines and shared characters, such as Juhani Otso Berg and Laetitia England.
14. Does the order of assassins still exist? While the Nizari Ismaili sect still exists today, the Order of Assassins as depicted in the game is largely fictional, although it is inspired by the real Nizari Ismailis and their history.
15. What happened to the Frye twins? The Frye twins, Jacob and Evie, went their separate ways after the events of Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, with Evie relocating to India and Jacob becoming the leader of the British Brotherhood of Assassins.