Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad reforms the Brotherhood into the organized form seen in later centuries.
The conflict is fueled by ancient technology left behind by the , a highly advanced "Precursor" civilization that ruled Earth before humans. The Isu created humans as a labor force but were wiped out by a massive solar flare thousands of years ago. They left behind powerful artifacts called Pieces of Eden , such as the Apples of Eden, which can control human minds or manipulate reality. The "Animus" and Genetic Memory assasins creed
Driven by the creed "Nothing is true, everything is permitted," they fight for absolute individual freedom and free will. They left behind powerful artifacts called Pieces of
In the modern-day storyline, characters use a machine called the to relive the "genetic memories" of their ancestors. This allows the modern-day Assassins (like Desmond Miles or Layla Hassan) to search history for the locations of hidden Isu artifacts before the Templars—who operate today as the massive corporation Abstergo Industries —can find them. Historical Milestones This allows the modern-day Assassins (like Desmond Miles
The story of Assassin's Creed is a multi-layered saga that blends real-world history with a sprawling science-fiction conspiracy. At its core, the series follows the eternal, secret war between two factions—the and the Templar Order —each fighting for the future of humanity. The Core Conflict
The "story" spans thousands of years, placing fictional characters alongside real historical figures and events:
Kassandra or Alexios encounters the first known use of a Hidden Blade by Darius.