{"id":393576,"date":"2026-05-13T04:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=393576"},"modified":"2026-05-13T04:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:12:06","slug":"is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there romance in AC Black Flag?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Romance_on_the_High_Seas_Exploring_Love_and_Loss_in_Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag\" title=\"Romance on the High Seas? Exploring Love and Loss in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag\">Romance on the High Seas? Exploring Love and Loss in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Delving_Deeper_into_Edward_and_Carolines_Story\" title=\"Delving Deeper into Edward and Caroline&#8217;s Story\">Delving Deeper into Edward and Caroline&#8217;s Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Beyond_Edward_and_Caroline\" title=\"Beyond Edward and Caroline\">Beyond Edward and Caroline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Romance_in_Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Romance in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Romance in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Is_Caroline_Edwards_only_love_interest_in_the_game\" title=\"Is Caroline Edward&#8217;s only love interest in the game?\">Is Caroline Edward&#8217;s only love interest in the game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Does_Edward_remarry_after_Carolines_death\" title=\"Does Edward remarry after Caroline&#8217;s death?\">Does Edward remarry after Caroline&#8217;s death?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#How_does_Caroline_influence_Edwards_actions_throughout_the_game\" title=\"How does Caroline influence Edward&#8217;s actions throughout the game?\">How does Caroline influence Edward&#8217;s actions throughout the game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Is_there_any_explicit_romance_or_sexual_content_in_Black_Flag\" title=\"Is there any explicit romance or sexual content in Black Flag?\">Is there any explicit romance or sexual content in Black Flag?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Does_the_game_allow_players_to_pursue_romantic_relationships_with_other_characters_besides_Caroline\" title=\"Does the game allow players to pursue romantic relationships with other characters besides Caroline?\">Does the game allow players to pursue romantic relationships with other characters besides Caroline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Is_Mary_Read_a_romantic_option_for_Edward_Kenway\" title=\"Is Mary Read a romantic option for Edward Kenway?\">Is Mary Read a romantic option for Edward Kenway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#What_is_the_significance_of_Edward_and_Carolines_child\" title=\"What is the significance of Edward and Caroline&#8217;s child?\">What is the significance of Edward and Caroline&#8217;s child?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#How_does_Black_Flag_compare_to_other_Assassins_Creed_games_in_terms_of_romance\" title=\"How does Black Flag compare to other Assassin&#8217;s Creed games in terms of romance?\">How does Black Flag compare to other Assassin&#8217;s Creed games in terms of romance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Is_Randvi_a_romance_option_in_Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag\" title=\"Is Randvi a romance option in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag?\">Is Randvi a romance option in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Does_the_game_address_the_complexities_of_marriage_and_relationships_in_the_18th_century\" title=\"Does the game address the complexities of marriage and relationships in the 18th century?\">Does the game address the complexities of marriage and relationships in the 18th century?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Is_there_any_indication_of_LGBT_characters_or_relationships_in_Black_Flag\" title=\"Is there any indication of LGBT characters or relationships in Black Flag?\">Is there any indication of LGBT characters or relationships in Black Flag?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#How_does_Edwards_relationship_with_Caroline_compare_to_Ezios_relationships_in_Assassins_Creed_II\" title=\"How does Edward&#8217;s relationship with Caroline compare to Ezio&#8217;s relationships in Assassin&#8217;s Creed II?\">How does Edward&#8217;s relationship with Caroline compare to Ezio&#8217;s relationships in Assassin&#8217;s Creed II?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Where_can_I_learn_more_about_the_themes_and_narrative_of_Assassins_Creed_games\" title=\"Where can I learn more about the themes and narrative of Assassin&#8217;s Creed games?\">Where can I learn more about the themes and narrative of Assassin&#8217;s Creed games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Is_there_any_hidden_romance_easter_egg_in_Assassins_Creed_IV_Black_Flag\" title=\"Is there any hidden romance easter egg in Assassin&#8217;s Creed IV: Black Flag?\">Is there any hidden romance easter egg in Assassin&#8217;s Creed IV: Black Flag?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/#Who_is_stronger_in_a_fight_Connor_Kenway_or_Edward_Kenway\" title=\"Who is stronger in a fight, Connor Kenway or Edward Kenway?\">Who is stronger in a fight, Connor Kenway or Edward Kenway?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romance_on_the_High_Seas_Exploring_Love_and_Loss_in_Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag\"><\/span>Romance on the High Seas? Exploring Love and Loss in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, there is romance in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag, but it&#8217;s not the swashbuckling, passionate affair one might expect from a pirate adventure. The game features a <strong>central love story<\/strong> between <strong>Edward Kenway<\/strong> and <strong>Caroline Scott<\/strong>, his childhood sweetheart and eventual wife. However, this romance is more of a foundational element of Edward&#8217;s character arc than a constantly evolving plot point. It serves as a <strong>motivator<\/strong> for his early actions and a source of <strong>regret<\/strong> and <strong>redemption<\/strong> later on. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, ambition, and the consequences of one&#8217;s choices, with the relationship between Edward and Caroline acting as a crucial anchor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delving_Deeper_into_Edward_and_Carolines_Story\"><\/span>Delving Deeper into Edward and Caroline&#8217;s Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their relationship unfolds primarily through flashbacks and contextual storytelling. We see Edward\u2019s initial infatuation, his reckless pursuit of fortune to win Caroline&#8217;s approval, and the subsequent strain his ambition places on their marriage. The game subtly portrays the <strong>erosion of their bond<\/strong> as Edward prioritizes wealth and adventure over his commitment to Caroline.<\/p>\n<p>While not explicitly romanticized in a traditional sense, the <strong>impact of their relationship<\/strong> resonates throughout the game. Caroline&#8217;s presence, or rather her absence after her untimely death, heavily influences Edward&#8217;s character development, pushing him towards a path of self-discovery and eventual acceptance of the Assassin&#8217;s Creed.<\/p>\n<p>The true romance, if one can call it that, lies in Edward&#8217;s eventual realization of what truly matters in life. His journey from a self-serving pirate to a committed Assassin and, more importantly, a responsible father, is fueled by the <strong>memory of Caroline<\/strong> and the desire to make amends for his past mistakes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_Edward_and_Caroline\"><\/span>Beyond Edward and Caroline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While their love story is the central romantic element, Black Flag subtly touches upon other relationships. Edward interacts with various characters, including <strong>Mary Read (disguised as James Kidd)<\/strong>, forming a close bond built on mutual respect and shared ideals. While not romantic in nature, this connection represents a deeper form of intimacy based on camaraderie and intellectual stimulation.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag uses romance not as a primary gameplay mechanic, but as a <strong>narrative tool<\/strong> to explore themes of personal growth and the complexities of human relationships within a grand historical setting. It is a tale of love found, lost, and eventually rediscovered in the form of self-acceptance and a commitment to a greater cause.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Romance_in_Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Romance in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions addressing the romantic elements and related aspects within Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Caroline_Edwards_only_love_interest_in_the_game\"><\/span>Is Caroline Edward&#8217;s only love interest in the game?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, Caroline is not Edward&#8217;s only <strong>relationship<\/strong> in the game, but she is undoubtedly his <strong>primary love interest<\/strong>. While Edward interacts with several female characters, including Mary Read (James Kidd), none of these interactions develop into a romantic relationship. His connection with Caroline is the most significant and impactful throughout the narrative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Edward_remarry_after_Carolines_death\"><\/span>Does Edward remarry after Caroline&#8217;s death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, after Caroline&#8217;s death, Edward eventually remarries. He takes <strong>Jennifer Scott<\/strong>, Caroline&#8217;s sister, as his wife. This marriage is hinted at in the game&#8217;s later stages and confirmed in supplementary materials.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Caroline_influence_Edwards_actions_throughout_the_game\"><\/span>How does Caroline influence Edward&#8217;s actions throughout the game?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Caroline serves as a <strong>significant motivator<\/strong> for Edward&#8217;s early actions. His pursuit of wealth and fortune is initially driven by a desire to provide for her and secure their future. Later, after her death, her memory acts as a <strong>catalyst<\/strong> for his transformation and eventual alignment with the Assassin&#8217;s Creed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_explicit_romance_or_sexual_content_in_Black_Flag\"><\/span>Is there any explicit romance or sexual content in Black Flag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag does not feature any explicit romance or sexual content. The game focuses more on character development, historical events, and action-adventure gameplay. Romantic elements are portrayed through dialogue, cutscenes, and narrative context rather than explicit depictions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_game_allow_players_to_pursue_romantic_relationships_with_other_characters_besides_Caroline\"><\/span>Does the game allow players to pursue romantic relationships with other characters besides Caroline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, players cannot pursue romantic relationships with other characters in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag beyond the established narrative involving Edward and Caroline. The game&#8217;s story is linear in this regard, with Edward&#8217;s relationships predetermined by the plot.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mary_Read_a_romantic_option_for_Edward_Kenway\"><\/span>Is Mary Read a romantic option for Edward Kenway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite their close bond, <strong>Mary Read is not a romantic option<\/strong> for Edward Kenway. Their relationship is based on mutual respect, shared experiences, and a common purpose within the Assassin Order. The game subtly hints at Mary&#8217;s own gender identity struggles, further solidifying that their connection is not romantic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_significance_of_Edward_and_Carolines_child\"><\/span>What is the significance of Edward and Caroline&#8217;s child?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Edward and Caroline have a child named <strong>Haytham Kenway<\/strong>, who later becomes a prominent character in Assassin&#8217;s Creed III. Haytham&#8217;s lineage connects the Black Flag storyline to the wider Assassin&#8217;s Creed universe and explores the complex themes of legacy, destiny, and the conflict between Assassins and Templars.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Black_Flag_compare_to_other_Assassins_Creed_games_in_terms_of_romance\"><\/span>How does Black Flag compare to other Assassin&#8217;s Creed games in terms of romance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Black Flag&#8217;s romantic elements are more subtle and narrative-driven compared to some other Assassin&#8217;s Creed games, such as Assassin&#8217;s Creed Valhalla, which offers more explicit and player-driven romance options. Black Flag focuses on the established relationship between Edward and Caroline and its impact on his character arc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Randvi_a_romance_option_in_Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag\"><\/span>Is Randvi a romance option in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Randvi is not present in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag.<\/strong> She is a character from Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Valhalla.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_game_address_the_complexities_of_marriage_and_relationships_in_the_18th_century\"><\/span>Does the game address the complexities of marriage and relationships in the 18th century?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While not a central theme, Black Flag touches upon the <strong>challenges and expectations<\/strong> surrounding marriage in the 18th century. The game explores themes of societal pressures, financial security, and the impact of ambition on personal relationships within the context of colonial piracy and political intrigue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_indication_of_LGBT_characters_or_relationships_in_Black_Flag\"><\/span>Is there any indication of LGBT characters or relationships in Black Flag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Black Flag <strong>does not explicitly feature<\/strong> LGBT characters or relationships in a romantic context. The game&#8217;s focus is primarily on the heterosexual relationship between Edward and Caroline, with other character interactions remaining platonic or professional.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Edwards_relationship_with_Caroline_compare_to_Ezios_relationships_in_Assassins_Creed_II\"><\/span>How does Edward&#8217;s relationship with Caroline compare to Ezio&#8217;s relationships in Assassin&#8217;s Creed II?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ezio Auditore, from <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed II<\/strong>, builds relationships with multiple female characters across his lifetime. Comparatively, Edward Kenway has one prominent relationship central to his story: with <strong>Caroline Scott<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_learn_more_about_the_themes_and_narrative_of_Assassins_Creed_games\"><\/span>Where can I learn more about the themes and narrative of Assassin&#8217;s Creed games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can explore academic research and discussions about the narrative and themes of Assassin&#8217;s Creed games at organizations like the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>. <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong> provides resources and insights into the educational and cultural aspects of video games. You can also engage in online communities and forums dedicated to Assassin&#8217;s Creed to discuss the game&#8217;s story and characters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_hidden_romance_easter_egg_in_Assassins_Creed_IV_Black_Flag\"><\/span>Is there any hidden romance easter egg in Assassin&#8217;s Creed IV: Black Flag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the claim of a &#8220;<strong>Hidden Romance Easter Egg<\/strong>&#8221; exists, as seen in the original text, it is largely unfounded. Many players consider Edward&#8217;s story as a <strong>pirate with his wife<\/strong> as a romance easter egg, but most agree it&#8217;s just the <strong>main arc of the story.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_stronger_in_a_fight_Connor_Kenway_or_Edward_Kenway\"><\/span>Who is stronger in a fight, Connor Kenway or Edward Kenway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many argue that <strong>Connor Kenway<\/strong> is stronger than Edward Kenway in a fight, citing Connor&#8217;s brutal wilderness combat, while Edward fought <strong>British<\/strong> and <strong>Spanish<\/strong> Soldiers and killed <strong>Jaguars<\/strong>. But overall, it is a matter of opinion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Romance on the High Seas? Exploring Love and Loss in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag Yes, there is romance in Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Black Flag, but it&#8217;s not the swashbuckling, passionate affair one might expect from a pirate adventure. The game features a central love story between Edward Kenway and Caroline Scott, his childhood sweetheart and eventual &#8230; <a title=\"Is there romance in AC Black Flag?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-romance-in-ac-black-flag\/\" aria-label=\"More on Is there romance in AC Black Flag?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-393576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=393576"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393576\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=393576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=393576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=393576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}