In this, they share with the Templars a sincere desire to resolve the chaos that plagues humanity. Their incompatible visions of the means by which such a utopia could be achieved dismantled this common spirit. Unlike the Templars, who condemn humanity as irredeemably weak-minded and corrupt, the Assassins uphold faith, even love, in humanity as one of their core ideals. Instead, they argue that humanity must be permitted to undergo the slow and arduous journey of developing tolerance for their myriad differences, a process derided as unrealistic and impossible by the Templars.
In the Assassin view, peace is a product of education, not force, [7] and this is only possible without the stringent control over information and society that authoritarians advocate. This fixation on freedom and compassion led many Templars by the American Revolution , notably Grand Master Haytham Kenway, to believe that the Assassins had abandoned their goal of peace in favour of freedom as an end, even accusing them of anarchism.
Ironically, in spite of the Assassins' optimistic view of humanity as a whole, they do not always retain the same faith for adversaries of human rights; this is the guiding force behind their operations, of which assassinations take primacy. For many members, compassion has acted as a key motivation, which has paradoxically translated into objectives very often revolving around murder. To laymen and especially Templars, the Creed is very often taken literally as a propagation of nihilism and self-gratification.
The pirate Edward Kenway , before being inducted into the Assassin Order, is a prime example of this, misconstruing the Creed as a suggestion to "chase every desire.
The Assassins' devotion to free will and their assertion of moral relativism can indeed invite questions of whether or not they and their Creed promotes nihilism or anarchism. Their libertarian belief system, along with their support of cultural expression and life, [1] [3] [15] would indicate otherwise. The Creed itself, however, implies that all values are meaningless. A contradiction thus arises, which can be summarized as "why do Assassins adhere strictly to beliefs while asserting that none are true?
When Ah Tabai redirected them back to him, the former pirate answered that "it might be that this idea is only the beginning of wisdom, and not its final form". In other words, the Assassins would be hypocritical for not adhering wholly to it if it were a dogma itself. It is, however, only the epistemological introduction to a belief system, one that only formulates the framework of an ideology, but not the completed complex of ideals itself.
As such, while "nothing is true," and no beliefs and moral values can be validated from an objective standpoint, it does not follow that morals and beliefs must be regarded as false from an ethical standpoint. While "everything is permitted" from a naturalistic perspective, it does not follow that everything must be ethically permissible. Thus, the Creed is positive , not normative : it does not reject the notion that there is an absolute truth, nor assert that it does exist.
The Assassins regard the Creed as an exposition to their concept of wisdom, in that they believe that one must first understand the subjective origins of all beliefs and values before devising his or her own ideology, so as to remain open-minded and unprejudiced, but the relativity of beliefs does not make beliefs insignificant. While explaining why the creed is not meant to support nihilism or hedonism, it does not resolve the paradox that Assassins murder in the name of peace or kill those that disagree with their own ideals in the name of free will.
Throughout the long centuries of war between the Assassins and Templars, members of both factions often mused on the similarity of their goals and the contrast between their means. Accordingly, precision was a guiding principle behind the Assassins' technique and a factor behind their focus on stealth and discretion. By reducing collateral damage and the chance of open conflict, casualties would be minimized.
Such a tactic aligned with their traditional respect for humanity and life, and in theory though not always in practice , assassinations were to be carried out only in cases of utmost necessity. Once a target had been killed, agents were dissuaded from rejoicing in the death, and some even adopted the practice of paying last respects, no matter how vile they held them to be.
Although not every Assassin operated on the level of perfectionism exhibited by Francesco Vecellio , [17] prodigious information was expected to be gathered before an assassination is attempted. Previously, it was common practice for the Levantine Assassins to perform high-risk, near suicidal, yet awe-inspiring assassinations in crowded, public areas.
Thus, security was another reason for the Assassins' policy of stealth. Despite this, it was not unknown for Assassins even after the High Middle Ages to resort to open conflict, and these uncommon tactics could range from the instigation of riots, employment of mercenaries, or even a direct militaristic assault on enemy bases.
As a result, at first much of their activities revolved only around the elimination or sabotage of those they believed threatened the rights of humanity.
With their dream that humanity arrive at utopia through free will, their way of guidance was often indirect, with an emphasis on individuals learning through self-experience. For instance, their way of teaching Ezio against the path of vengeance involved allowing him to experience that journey personally. Over time, the brotherhood's policies evolved and during the Italian Renaissance , the Assassins under the leadership of Ezio Auditore became more active at winning the hearts of the public.
Accordingly, the Assassins' campaign in Rome was prolific in rehabilitating a city crumbling under the weight of Borgia corruption, such as funding renovations, sponsoring merchants, and rescuing civilians.
The order continued to adapt and reform gradually through the centuries, and by the 20th century, their activities began to shift over to non-violent social reforms rather than aggressive enforcement. The transition was tenuous: certain branches, such as the fledgling branch established in North America by Achilles Davenport and the Assassin-sponsored movement Narodnaya Volya engaged in operations smacking of terrorism. It was only after World War II that the Assassins definitively refocused their activities towards inspiring change through example.
Assassinations became far rarer, and until the Great Purge of , the shadow war with the Templars defused to one waged through covert tampering of political elections instead. After declaring oneself an Assassin under the Creed, a trainee would be tested to prove their worth over an unspecified period of time. For example, Ezio was tasked with hunting down Templar conspirators over years before he was officially inducted, [1] whereas Assassin apprentices had to gain enough experience in their contract missions across the world before joining the Assassins Guild as fully-fledged members.
The Assassins spent their entire lives training to kill. Combat skills were essential and focused on bladed weaponry. However, the most important consideration in the Assassins' training was concealment. Stealth was the greatest weapon of the Assassins, and everything about their lives emphasized a devotion to it. Another significant focus of an Assassin's training was maneuverability. By the time an Assassin reached the rank of Master Assassin, they were also a master of freerunning , an early form of parkour extensively utilized by the Assassins.
Widely seen as alien by the general populace, this method of movement allowed the Assassins to reach areas not otherwise accessible. Freerunning gave the Assassins a significant advantage over nearly all of their enemies and city guards , and could be used to traverse crowded urban environments quickly and efficiently.
However, not all Assassins were trained from birth, particularly those recruited later in life. Trainees had to learn the ways of their craft through personal experience and the teachings from other Assassins in the field.
Unlike certain other factions, the Assassins did not have a specific style of fighting. Aside from their signature Hidden Blade, each branch used weapons and fighting styles native to the area.
For example, the Ottoman Assassins favored curved daggers, [3] while the Chinese Assassins were trained in wushu. Throughout the ages, the Brotherhood has had many weapons at its disposal. During ancient times, the Assassins did not have any standard attire or equipment, but ancient Assassins were known for using spears , poisons , bows , and other armaments. This age also marked the appearance of the Assassins' signature weapon, the Hidden Blade , a retractable blade first conceptualized by Darius.
Other weapons used by the Assassins included swords, short blades and throwing knives , though the Order forbade the use of poison as "a coward's tool". These included the Poison Blade , the Hidden Gun , and new types of assassinations which dramatically altered the practices of the Order.
From the Renaissance onward, the Assassins' equipment did not change significantly, but some weapons were added to their arsenal. The use of armor over robes had become popular, although the white robes with beaked hoods persisted. Ezio Auditore and other Italian Assassins used a Hidden Gun, crossbow , poison darts , smoke bombs , and a secondary Hidden Blade, among more conventional weapons like swords and knives. Still others, such as the Caribbean Assassins , did not have beaked hoods as part of their standard attire.
Under the Mentorship of the Sikh Jayadeep Mir , the British Brotherhood adopted the fear tactics developed by the Indian Brotherhood , began utilizing fear tactics through the employment of hallucinogens and fear bombs.
By scaring enemies from battle, the Indian and British Assassins could avoid being forced to kill them, thereby mitigating casualties. In modern times, Assassins followed the rest of society into the new era.
As technology progressed, guns became commonplace and computers became prevalent, with Assassins like Rebecca Crane and Hannah Mueller specializing in their use. While the classical Assassin is a parkour expert who specializes in eliminating targets in stealth operations, not all Assassins fit this archetypal mold. These are commonly termed field agents, [5] but more than a paramilitary organization, the Assassin Brotherhood was a transnational state within itself, composed of entire families born into the order with a diverse range of skill sets, not all of them combat-oriented.
Even among Assassins primarily trained for combat roles, there has been much variation in specialization. The Italian Brotherhood of the early 16th century deployed teams such as that of Francesco Vecellio which had among its members Tessa Varzi , a herbalist with an unrivaled knowledge of concocting poisons, and Cipriano Enu , a masterful archer.
During the Renaissance in the Italian peninsula some assassins like Lo Sparviero were typed as Berserker, Shadowblade, Trickster, Thief, or some dual combination there of. Berserkers focused on attack and defense, using heavy damage to stun, knock over, and shred armor of multiple opponents at a time, and were equipped with splinter bombs to cause bleeding. Shadowblades were masters of stealth, able to remain incognito for longer periods while under scrutiny, using throwing knives to silence and blind enemies or deal precision strikes, and smokbombs to extricate themselves from battle.
Trickster were skilled in guile and creating diversions, able to disguise themselves as guards, lure or distract targets with whistling or coins, and employed sticky bombs and the explosive jack in the box to kill from a distance. Thieves were adept pickpocket who used sand and fast strikes to blind and overwhelm opponents, relied on precision and agility to reduce noteriety and fall damage, and set trip-wire bombs to frighten and cause bleeding. Depending on the branch, specializations differed and could be more formalized.
During the era of the Spanish Inquisition, the Spanish Brotherhood classified its agents as either Shadow, Enforcer, or Specialist with each further broken down into three subdivisions. Shadows could focus their training more exclusively towards pure stealth, the art of assassination, or freerunning. Enforcers were warriors whose approach could be geared more towards an offensive style, defensive style, or employing crowd control tactics. Specialists provided field support as medics, saboteurs who disarmed traps, or in other miscellaneous roles.
The French Brotherhood utilized a similar system of nine classes which recognized a wide range of operational styles. Derived from four parameters, combat, stealth, parkour, and tactics i. These classes are as follows: [6] [19]. These classes were not necessarily rigid, serving more as templates which permitted flexibility to accommodate the unique skills and sensibilities of French Assassins.
They illustrate that although mainstream Assassin methodology mandated discretion, there has historically been a recognition of the need for specialized roles which did not conform strictly with the classical approach. Exceptions were allowed for Assassins to be battle specialists, such as the Spanish Enforcers or French Brawlers, who confronted enemies aggressively and directly, particularly as part of a larger strategem to divert attention away from fellow Assassins in charge of stealth infiltration.
Historically, Assassins always showed great respect for the dead. Their own were buried in crypts or large tombs, wrapped in a cloth shroud with their red sash spread across the body. The greatest Assassins were venerated in large tombs and entombed within sarcophagi, their likeness emblazoned on the lid and their symbol venerated in the flags of the tomb. For all assassination targets, unless circumstances prevented, Assassins would give them their last rites after they had passed away.
Early in his career as an Assassin, Ezio Auditore was reprimanded by his uncle Mario for disrespecting the corpse of his target and longtime rival Vieri de' Pazzi , instilling in him a respect for the dead. It is possible for members of the Order to be expelled for various reasons, including but not limited to breaking the tenents of the Creed.
In such situations, the Assassin Council could call for a vote of expulsion. After being expelled, the Assassin would be stripped of their rank and exiled from the Brotherhood.
The Assassin Arno Dorian was expelled from the Order, after he had defied the Council's orders, performed several assassinations without the Council's consent and in their words "flouted the Creed at every step". Arno would be welcomed back into the Order, however, after he later reformed and demonstrated true fidelity to the Creed. In cases of extreme disregard for the Creed's tenets, an expelled member may further become the target of assassination by their former comrades, such examples being Perotto Calderon for the theft of the Shroud of Eden, and Shay Cormac for the theft of the Voynich manuscript.
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Only suspect. You must expect to be wrong, to have overlooked something. Vengeance clouded my mind. It would have consumed me, were it not for the wisdom of a few strangers, who taught me to look past my instincts.
They never preached answers, but guided me to learn from myself. We don't need anyone to tell us what to do; not Savonarola, not the Medici. We are free to follow our own path.
There are those who will take that freedom from us, and too many of you gladly give it. But it is our ability to choose — whatever you think is true — that makes us human There is no book or teacher to give you the answers, to show you the path.
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Method 1. Take deliberate steps. As an assassin, you must move with a specific purpose. Keep your muscles tight and under control. Move slowly so you have time to think and react to whatever comes your way. Set your toes down first and slowly roll your foot until your heel is down. This let's you gauge how much sound your foot will make. As you step, balance on your back foot and slowly transfer your weight to your front foot.
Watch where you are walking. As you walk slowly, pay attention to the ground in front of you. Watch out for sticks, pine cones, plastic cups, pop cans, toys, and anything else that might make noise if you stepped on it. Glance down before each step and then look back up at what is around you. Walk in a crouch to take lighter steps. Standing fully upright when you walk tends to make your steps louder. Bend your knees to lower your body about six to twelve inches from your normal height.
Bent knees help you control the weight of the steps you take. Breathe slowly and steadily. Breathe through your nose more than your mouth, as it tends to be quieter. Take consistent slow breaths to keep your oxygen intake steady. Practice breathing in for three seconds then breathing out for three seconds.
This is a good pattern that you can maintain, and it gets you plenty of oxygen. Method 2. Study the details of the area around you closely.
Move your eyes in a pattern and try to memorize the details of everything around you. Look at what people are wearing. Take note of street signs and store fronts. Look for trash or other objects that are scattered around. Being an effective assassin, even pretending, means noticing things that could interfere with your mission.
Seeing everything is an important step toward noticing more. Concentrate on what you hear. You hear things even when you don't see them, which is vital to an assassin. Learn to put extra focus on what your ears are picking up. Drown out the common sounds like traffic or conversation and listen for smaller sounds like bugs, footsteps, and the rustle of the wind. Make a specific mental note of what sounds you hear. Take note of how close or far various sounds are in relation to you.
Identify the smells around you. Ancient humans who had to hunt to eat had a keener sense of smell than we do, because they had to. As you are breathing slowly through your nose, identify distinct smells around you. Pay attention if the smell changes. There will most likely be one or two that are most prevalent, but notice the others. Go around your house or outdoors and purposefully smell as many things as you can.
Learn to memorize scents that are subtler or normally overlooked. Method 3.
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