Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise is one behemoth of a story, one that spans literal millennia in its overall timeline, with several protagonists, each handling their own missions in order to rid the world of cult-like organizations that sought to control it one way or another.
While the company has been struggling in other topics of discussion, no one can deny that Assassin’s Creed is one of the — if not THE — most successful products it has at the moment. Originally a common “Assassins versus Templars” story, the brand grew large — so large, in fact, that nowadays it has time jumps, several iconic time periods, and a pre-human civilization taking away the mysticism of pretty much every mythology out there.
And at the center of it all, the Assassins — warriors that live in the shadows to stop the world from falling into the hands of organizations that seek to dampen free will and impose their own forms of dominance, be it propaganda or outright warfare.
Through the ages (well, from the PlayStation 3 all the way to PlayStation 5 and other major platforms), every Assassin lived and died by the Creed, but some of them have become lost in time, as details of their demise are not necessarily made clear in Ubisoft;s games. So here we are, offering you the proper closure on some of the most beloved video game characters of all time.
Oh, and if you didn’t realize by now, everything you read below will be chock full of spoilers, so consider this your warning.
Every Assassin in Assassin’s Creed: this is a story of how they died
Kassandra
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey
Born in Sparta to Myrrine and the philosopher Pythagoras, Kassandra was a hybrid of human and Isu descent, possessing an exceptionally high concentration of Precursor DNA. Her life was forever changed at age seven when she was thrown from Mount Taygetos by her stepfather, Nikolaos, in a failed attempt to save her infant brother from a Cultist-influenced prophecy. Presumed dead, she fled to the island of Kephallonia, where she grew up to become a renowned misthios known as the Eagle Bearer.
Kassandra did not technically join a “Brotherhood,” as the Hidden Ones had not yet been founded; however, her life became a quest to dismantle the Cult of Kosmos, an organization manipulating the Greek world from the shadows. Her struggle eventually put her in conflict with the Order of the Ancients, making her a primary precursor to the Assassin philosophy of defending free will. During her travels, she utilized the Spear of Leonidas, an Isu artifact that granted her superhuman abilities.
Her ultimate entry into her eternal mission occurred when she met her biological father, Pythagoras, in the ruins of Atlantis. She inherited the Staff of Hermes Trismegistus, which granted her biological immortality. For the next 2,400 years, she served as the “Keeper,” traveling the globe to find and destroy dangerous Isu artifacts to ensure they never fell into the wrong hands until she eventually passed the Staff to Layla Hassan in 2018.
Bayek and Aya
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Origins
The formal foundation of what would become the Assassin Brotherhood began in Ancient Egypt with Bayek of Siwa, the last of the Medjay, and his wife, Aya of Alexandria. Their journey was catalyzed by the tragic murder of their son, Khemu, at the hands of the masked Order of the Ancients. Initially, their mission was one of pure personal vengeance as they hunted those responsible for their son’s death across the Egyptian sands.
As their quest progressed, Bayek and Aya became agents for Queen Cleopatra VII, believing she would help them rid Egypt of the Order’s influence. However, after the Battle of the Nile, Cleopatra and her Roman ally Julius Caesar betrayed them by protecting the very men they sought to kill. This betrayal shifted their perspective from personal revenge to a systemic need to protect the people from the shadows.
In 47 BCE, Bayek and Aya gathered their allies and officially founded the “Hidden Ones,” the first iteration of the Brotherhood. They resolved to work in the darkness to serve the light, with Aya relocating to Rome to establish a bureau there, where she eventually took the name Amunet. Their entry into this life required the sacrifice of their marriage, as they dedicated themselves entirely to the growth of their new Creed.
It is inferred that they died of natural causes.
Aquilus
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Aquilus & Assassin’s Creed: Accipiter (Graphic Novels)
Aquilus was a Gallo-Roman member of the Liberalis Circulum, an early branch of the Hidden Ones operating during the 3rd century. His entry into the shadow war involved the recovery of the Ankh, a powerful Isu artifact capable of healing. Supported by his cousin Accipiter and an army of Alemanni, Aquilus fought to protect his family and his Order from the Roman branch of the Order of the Ancients.
His mission became a race against Caïus Fulvus Vultur, a Roman senator and member of the Order who murdered Aquilus’ father to obtain the Ankh. Aquilus successfully tracked Vultur to Rome and assassinated him, retrieving the artifact and returning to Lugdunum. During this time, he used the Ankh to witness recordings left by his father, further cementing his dedication to the goals of the Hidden Ones.
Despite his successes, Aquilus’ physical journey ended in tragedy when he was captured by Roman soldiers. While being transported to his execution in 259 CE, he was killed during a failed rescue attempt by Accipiter, who managed to save Aquilus’ wife and secure the Ankh for the Brotherhood. His story remains a vital link in the early expansion of the Order across Europe.
Basim Ibn Ishaq
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Mirage & Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
Basim Ibn Ishaq began his life as a street thief in Anbar, desperate to prove his worth to the Hidden Ones. In December 861, he attempted to steal a Memory Seal from the Winter Palace but was forced to kill Caliph al-Mutawakkil, an act that led to the execution of his friends. He was rescued by the Master Assassin Roshan, who saw his potential and brought him to the fortress of Alamut to begin his formal training.
During his time in Baghdad, Basim investigated the Order of the Ancients and rose to the rank of Master Assassin. He initially sought to use the Brotherhood’s resources to help the oppressed, such as the Zanj rebels. However, his journey took a profound turn when he discovered his true nature as the human reincarnation of the Isu Loki.
This revelation shifted his focus from the goals of the Hidden Ones to a millennia-long plan for revenge against those who had harmed him in his past life. Despite this hidden agenda, he remained a high-ranking member of the Brotherhood, later traveling to Constantinople and England. His consciousness survived for centuries within the Isu supercomputer Yggdrasil until he was revived in the modern era.
So yeah, he is still alive today.
Eivor Varinsdottir
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
While not an Assassin (or rather, Hidden Ones) in the formal sense as she never joined the organization, Eivor Varinsdottir, the “Wolf-Kissed” Viking had her life inextricably linked to their cause. Born in Norway, her life was defined by the death of her parents at the hands of the warlord Kjotve the Cruel. Her path crossed with the Brotherhood in 872 when her adoptive brother, Sigurd, returned to Norway accompanied by the Hidden Ones Basim and Hytham.
Upon their meeting, Basim and Hytham gifted Eivor a Hidden Blade, though she famously chose to wear it on the top of her forearm. While she declined to join their ranks to maintain her personal glory and status as a leader, she agreed to help them eliminate members of the Order of the Ancients who were plaguing England. Throughout her time in England, she acted as the primary field operative for Hytham’s Ravensthorpe bureau.
Eivor dismantled the Order’s hierarchy, including its Grand Maegester, King Alfred the Great. Though she remained a Viking first, her adherence to the Hidden Ones’ goals helped establish their strong presence on the island for centuries. In her later years, she traveled to Vinland (modern North America) to seek a deeper understanding of the Isu memories of Odin that shared her mind, where she was eventually buried.
Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed
Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad was born into the Assassin Brotherhood, the son of the Master Assassin Umar Ibn-La’Ahad. Raised from childhood under the strict mentorship of Al Mualim at the fortress of Masyaf, he rose to the rank of Master Assassin due to his exceptional skill. However, his arrogance led to a disastrous failure at Solomon’s Temple in 1191, where he broke the tenets of the Creed and caused the death of fellow Assassin Kadar Al-Sayf.
As punishment, Al Mualim stripped Altaïr of his rank and tasked him with assassinating nine Templar targets who were manipulating the Third Crusade. This “re-entry” into the Brotherhood’s grace forced Altaïr to truly study the philosophy of the Creed for the first time, transforming him from a cold killer into a thoughtful leader. After discovering that Al Mualim had betrayed the Order to use the power of an Apple of Eden, Altaïr was forced to kill his mentor.
He then took control of the Levantine Brotherhood, initiating a series of reforms that moved the Assassins away from public political posturing and back into a clandestine organization. His writings in the Codex and inventions, such as the Hidden Gun, would define the Brotherhood for all subsequent generations. He eventually passed away peacefully at the age of 92 within his secret library in Masyaf, having ensured the future of the Brotherhood.
Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood, & Revelations
Ezio Auditore’s entry into the Brotherhood was born from the sudden destruction of his carefree life as a Florentine noble. In 1476, he witnessed the public execution of his father and brothers after they were framed for treason by the Templar Uberto Alberti. Forced to flee Florence, Ezio sought refuge at the Villa Auditore in Monteriggioni with his uncle Mario, who revealed their high-ranking Assassin heritage.
Mario began training the young man in their combat techniques, and for years, Ezio operated as an Assassin driven by personal vengeance, hunting down the Pazzi conspirators. It was during this time that he unwittingly began fulfilling his role as the “Prophet” foretold in ancient records. In 1488, after years of service to the cause, he was formally inducted into the Brotherhood in Venice by his allies.
Ezio eventually became the Mentor of the Italian Brotherhood, leading the fight against the Borgia and ultimately discovering the secrets left behind by Altaïr. Having retired to a life of peace, he died of a heart attack at age 65 in the same Florentine piazza where his family had been executed. His life represents the transition of the Italian Assassins into a direct political and historical power.
Shao Jun
Portrayed in: AC Chronicles: China & Assassin’s Creed: Embers (Film)
Shao Jun was originally a concubine of the Chinese Emperor before being rescued by the Assassins and inducted into the Brotherhood. Following the near-total purge of the Chinese Order by the Templar “Eight Tigers,” she fled to Italy to seek the guidance of the retired Mentor Ezio Auditore. Ezio trained her in the ways of leadership and entrusted her with a Precursor box to aid in her quest.
Upon her return to China in 1526, she began a systematic campaign to eliminate the Eight Tigers and rebuild the Chinese Brotherhood from the ashes. She utilized the Hidden Footblade, a tactical innovation that became a signature of her style. Her mission was a success, leading to the restoration of the Order in the East.
Shao Jun eventually rose to the rank of Mentor and served the Brotherhood for decades, overseeing its growth until at least 1567. Her legacy was defined by her resilience and her role in ensuring the survival of the Creed in China. She is remembered as one of the most dedicated and skilled Assassins in the global history of the Order.
While her exact death is not depicted, she was confirmed to be alive and serving as Mentor in 1567, implying she likely died of natural causes at an advanced age.
Naoe and Yasuke
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Set in late 16th-century Sengoku-era Japan, the story follows dual protagonists Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke. Naoe is the daughter of the Iga ninja leader Fujibayashi Nagato, while Yasuke is a powerful samurai of African origin who served the unifier Oda Nobunaga. Their lives converge during a period of massive political upheaval as various factions struggle for control of Japan.
Naoe’s path into the Brotherhood is a direct response to the Tenshō Iga War, during which her home was destroyed by Nobunaga’s forces. Yasuke’s entry into the shadow conflict occurs following the Honnō-ji incident and the death of Nobunaga in 1582, which leaves him seeking a new purpose. The two eventually find common ground and ally with the Assassins to hunt down those responsible for the chaos.
Together, they help lead the Kakushiba ikki, a group operating under Assassin ideals to safeguard Japan’s Imperial Regalia—powerful Isu artifacts including the jewel Yasakani no Magatama and the mirror Yata no Kagami. Their efforts ensure that these artifacts remain hidden within ancient repositories, such as one discovered in Wakasa, which had been used by Kassandra centuries earlier. Their story marks the start of “Phase 3” in the series’ overarching timeline.
At this moment, it is unclear how the two died, but it is inferred that they survived until old age. The actual history of Yasuke — who was an actual person in real life — says that he was sent back to the Jesuits after Nobunaga’s demise, and no record of his life after that exists.
Edward Kenway
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Edward Kenway’s introduction to the shadow war was accidental and entirely self-serving. In 1715, while operating as a pirate, he killed the rogue Assassin Duncan Walpole and stole his identity. He traveled to Havana to sell Walpole’s information and maps to the Templar Grand Master, seeking only a quick profit.
After realizing the Templars sought an Isu site known as the Observatory, Edward spent years navigating both sides of the conflict for his own gain. Though he frequently aided the Assassins at Tulum, he did so primarily to protect his own interests and pirate allies. His true entry into the Brotherhood occurred after the collapse of the Pirate Republic and the deaths of his closest friends.
Realizing the damage his selfishness had caused, he joined the Order in 1721 to stop the Templars from using the Observatory. He later returned to London, eventually becoming a co-leader of the British Brotherhood and hiding a Shroud of Eden in the Tower of London. His life ended in 1735 when he was murdered in his home by Templar mercenaries.
Adéwalé
Portrayed in: AC IV: Black Flag & AC: Freedom Cry
Adéwalé began his life in slavery before escaping to become the first mate of Edward Kenway aboard the Jackdaw. While Edward was initially driven by greed, Adéwalé found himself drawn to the ideals of the Assassin Brotherhood. In 1719, he chose to leave Edward’s side to begin his formal training under the Mentor Ah Tabai in Tulum.
His primary mission as an Assassin involved the liberation of slaves in the Caribbean, particularly in Saint-Domingue. Adéwalé became the captain of the Experto Crede and worked closely with the Maroon rebellion to dismantle the local Templar-backed slave trade. His efforts culminated in the definitive loss of the Brotherhood’s connection to the Golden Age of Piracy and the rise of the Templar Rite.
Adéwalé remained a dedicated and feared Assassin for decades, eventually becoming a high-ranking member of the Order. His journey came to a tragic end in 1758 during the Siege of Louisbourg. He was cornered and killed by the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Patrick Cormac, marking the loss of one of the Brotherhood’s most seasoned leaders.
Shay Cormac
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Rogue (Game)
Born in New York to Irish immigrants, Shay Patrick Cormac entered the Colonial Brotherhood as a talented but questioning initiate under the mentorship of Achilles Davenport by 1752. His early years were defined by maritime exploration aboard his flagship, the Morrigan, and a deep bond with his childhood friend and fellow Assassin, Liam O’Brien. However, his loyalty was irrevocably shattered in 1755 when he was sent to Lisbon to retrieve a Piece of Eden; upon touching the artifact, he inadvertently triggered a catastrophic earthquake that leveled the city and killed thousands of innocents.
Traumatized by the realization that the Assassins were blindly pursuing artifacts capable of such destruction, Shay betrayed the Brotherhood in 1756 by stealing the Voynich manuscript to prevent further tragedies. After surviving a fall into the North Atlantic following a confrontation with his former allies, he was rescued by the Finnegan family and eventually chose to join the Templar Order in 1758. He spent the following decades systematically hunting down the members of the Colonial Brotherhood, personally eliminating legendary figures such as Adéwalé, Liam O’Brien, and Charles Dorian to secure Templar dominance in the New World.
Shay’s career as a Templar was exceptionally successful, and he is one of the few protagonists in the franchise recorded to have lived a full and long life. He survived well past the Seven Years’ War and the American Revolution, eventually returning to the task of ensuring the Templar legacy through his family. He ultimately died of natural causes at an advanced age—likely in his 90s—after successfully training both his son and his grandson, Cudgel Cormac, to follow in his footsteps as dedicated hunters of the Assassin Brotherhood.
Connor Kenway (Ratonhnhaké:ton)
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed III
Ratonhnhaké:ton, known to history as Connor, was driven to the Assassins by the need to save his people’s land — the Native American population history refers to as “Mohawks”. After witnessing the burning of his village and the death of his mother at a young age, he was eventually contacted by the Isu Juno through a Crystal Ball. She instructed him to seek out the Assassin crest if he wished to protect his village from the coming revolution.
In 1769, Connor traveled to the Davenport Homestead and found a retired and disillusioned Achilles Davenport, the last survivor of the Colonial Assassin purge. After Connor successfully defended the estate, Achilles reluctantly agreed to train him. This training occurred during the complete collapse of the American Brotherhood, leaving Connor as the primary force responsible for its reconstruction.
Connor was formally inducted into the Brotherhood in 1770, taking the name “Connor” to move freely through colonial society. Throughout the American Revolutionary War, he balanced his duties as an Assassin with his alliances to the Patriots, eventually killing his own father, the Templar Grand Master Haytham Kenway — he himself the son of Edward Kenway (and Connor’s dad), but a Templar headmaster. He lived a long life as a Mentor, training his daughter Io:nhiòte in the ways of the Order.
Arno Dorian
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Unity (Game)
Arno Dorian’s entry into the Brotherhood was a search for atonement rather than a birthright he initially embraced. The son of the Assassin Charles Dorian, Arno was orphaned in 1776 after his father was murdered by the Templar Shay Cormac. He was raised as a ward by the Templar Grand Master François de la Serre, unaware of the ancestral war surrounding him.
In 1789, Arno was framed for the murder of his adoptive father and imprisoned in the Bastille. There, he met Master Assassin Pierre Bellec, who recognized his heritage and began training him in the cell they shared. After their escape, Arno sought out the Brotherhood beneath the Sainte-Chapelle, hoping their training would help him uncover the truth behind de la Serre’s death.
He was formally inducted in 1789, though his early career was defined by recklessness and a personal vendetta that frequently put him at odds with the Assassin Council. He was eventually expelled from the Order for his insubordination during the French Revolution. However, after retrieving an Apple of Eden in Saint-Denis and preventing its use by Napoleon, he was reinstated and eventually rose to the rank of Master Assassin.
His death is not registered in any Assassin’s Creed lore.
Arbaaz Mir
Portrayed in: AC Chronicles: India & AC: Brahman (Graphic Novel)
Arbaaz Mir was a leading member of the Indian Brotherhood during the conflict between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company. His entry into major history involved the protection of the Koh-i-Noor, a powerful Piece of Eden. In 1839, he retrieved the diamond from the Amritsar Temple to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Templars.
Arbaaz’s mission was deeply personal, as he fought to protect his lover, Princess Pyara Kaur, while navigating a landscape of imperial expansion. He eventually faced the Templar Francis Cotton, who attempted to use the Koh-i-Noor for British gain. Arbaaz successfully survived the massive energy discharge of the diamond that killed many around him.
To ensure the artifact’s safety, the diamond remained in India, with Arbaaz making sure it did not leave the region. His legacy continued through his son, Jayadeep Mir, who later moved to London and took the name Henry Green to lead the local Assassin bureau and assist the Frye twins. Arbaaz is remembered as a guardian of one of the most powerful artifacts in the world.
The events leading to his death are unknown.
Jacob and Evie Frye
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (Game)
Twins Jacob and Evie Frye were “born into the Creed,” raised and trained from infancy by their father, Ethan Frye, in Crawley. While Evie was a studious follower of the Brotherhood’s history and the search for Pieces of Eden, Jacob was a rebellious brawler who resented his father’s strictness. Following Ethan’s death in early 1868, the twins felt stifled by the inaction of the local Council.
Against the direct orders of their superiors, the twins traveled to London to liberate it from the total control of Grand Master Crawford Starrick. Their entry into the London conflict saw them found the Rooks, a criminal syndicate designed to wrestle control of the streets away from the Templar-backed Blighters. They functioned as a duo: Evie searched for a Shroud of Eden while Jacob targeted the Templar elite.
Initially viewed as reckless upstarts, their success in dismantling Starrick’s empire eventually earned them the status of legendary Master Assassins. They remained active in London for decades, with Jacob serving as a Mentor to new initiates and eventually overseeing the training of his granddaughter, Lydia Frye. They were both eventually relocated to the safety of the English countryside during the outbreak of World War I.
Fun fact: one of Ethan’s students was, in fact, Jack the Ripper — the notorious real-life serial killer of London. In Assassin’s Creed lore, he was an orphan taken in by his Master, but soon became disillusioned with the ways of the Creed. Eventually, he seized control of the organization, using it to commit the murders he’s historically known for (in the game, his victims were Assassins disguised as prostitutes).
He eventually fought Evie Frye, recently returned from India, and lost, effectively dying at her hands.
Nikolai Orelov
Portrayed in: AC Chronicles: Russia & AC: The Fall/The Chain (Comics)
Nikolai Orelov was a prominent member of the Narodnaya Volya, the radical branch of the Russian Brotherhood in the late 19th century. His entry into the Brotherhood’s high-stakes missions began with a failed attempt to assassinate Tsar Alexander III in 1888. His life was defined by the heavy psychological toll of the Staff of Eden, which he encountered during several missions.
Nikolai was a central figure in the Tunguska explosion of 1908, an event triggered when a Staff of Eden was destroyed to prevent it from falling into Templar hands. He later participated in the Russian Revolution, where he was tasked with killing Tsar Nicholas II but instead rescued the Grand Duchess Anastasia. He discovered that Anastasia had been imprinted with the consciousness of Shao Jun via a Precursor box.
Nikolai eventually grew disillusioned with the Brotherhood after they attempted to extract memories from Anastasia at the potential cost of her life. He betrayed the Order to save her and eventually fled to the United States with his family in 1918. His story ended in tragedy in 1928, when he was killed by his own radicalized son, Innocent Orelov.
Eddie Gorm
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed: Conspiracies (Graphic Novel)
Eddie Gorm was a London docker whose life was upended during World War II when his family was killed during the Blitz in 1940. He was recruited into the Brotherhood by Boris Pash and Julia Dusk to serve as a double agent within the German nuclear weapons project. Gorm’s entry into the war was fueled by grief and a desire to stop the Templar-backed Nazi regime.
He discovered that the Nazi nuclear program was a front for a Templar initiative called Die Glocke, which utilized an Apple of Eden for experiments. Gorm was even subjected to a proto-Animus as the Templars sought to use his memories to locate Isu artifacts in the past. He eventually sabotaged these efforts, working alongside fellow Assassins to seize the Apple and eliminate high-ranking Templars.
Gorm’s mission culminated in 1943 during Project Rainbow aboard the USS Eldridge. After discovering a secret alliance between his mentor Boris Pash and the Templars, Gorm chose to take matters into his own hands. He killed the inventor Nikola Tesla to thwart the project’s time-travel experiments and then committed suicide, ensuring the Templars’ plan failed.
Desmond Miles
Portrayed in: Assassin’s Creed I through Assassin’s Creed III
Desmond Miles was born into the Assassin Brotherhood at a hideout called “The Farm,” but he initially rejected his heritage to live as a bartender in New York. His official entry into the conflict was forced in 2012 when he was kidnapped by Abstergo Industries to serve as Subject 17. Through the Bleeding Effect, Desmond rapidly gained the skills of his ancestors—Altaïr, Ezio, and Connor.
He transformed from a captive into a vital field operative for the modern Assassin cells, using his gained skills to infiltrate Abstergo facilities. His journey was overseen by his father William Miles, Shaun Hastings, and Rebecca Crane. Desmond’s role was pivotal, as he was the only one capable of accessing the Grand Temple to prevent a global extinction event.
In December 2012, Desmond faced a choice: let a massive solar flare destroy humanity or sacrifice himself to save the planet. He chose to activate the global aurora borealis device, which protected the Earth but resulted in his biological death. However, his consciousness survived within the digital realm of “The Grey,” where he now exists as “The Reader,” calculating future timelines to prevent further disasters.
Charlotte de la Cruz
Portrayed in: AC: Assassins & AC: Uprising (Graphic Novels)
Charlotte de la Cruz entered the Brotherhood as a talented outsider with a high concentration of Isu DNA. A bank accountant in San Diego, her habit of investigating conspiracy theories and playing Abstergo’s Helix software led her to discover the truth about the Assassin-Templar War. She was recruited in late 2015 by Galina Voronina and Xavier Chen after they saved her from an Abstergo attempt to silence her.
Charlotte’s entry was a trial by fire; on her first mission, she had to navigate the betrayal of a rogue Assassin named Joseph Laurier. She proved to be a “natural” in the Animus, quickly inheriting the skills of her ancestors via the Bleeding Effect. Her actions were instrumental in forming a critical alliance between the Assassins and the hacker group Erudito.
She eventually became a trusted and legendary member of her cell, participating in the global hunt for the Koh-i-Noor Piece of Eden. Her journey culminated in 2018 in an Australian lab, where she faced the reborn Isu Juno. Charlotte successfully assassinated Juno but perished when the facility was detonated, securing her legacy as a hero of the modern Brotherhood.
Layla Hassan: The Heir of Memories
Portrayed in: AC: Origins, Odyssey, & Valhalla
Layla Hassan began as a brilliant but rebellious engineer for Abstergo Industries, designing her own portable Animus. In 2017, while on assignment in Egypt to recover Bayek’s sarcophagus, she disobeyed orders to relive his memories herself. After surviving an Abstergo assassination attempt, she was recruited by William Miles and officially joined the Brotherhood.
Layla’s role expanded when she followed the trail of Kassandra, eventually finding the Gateway to the Lost City in Atlantis. There, she met the still-living Kassandra, who passed the Staff of Hermes Trismegistus to her, naming her the “Heir of Memories”. Layla spent the next few years training with the Staff and reliving memories of Eivor to save the Earth from a strengthening magnetic field.
Much like Desmond before her, Layla’s physical journey ended when she entered an Isu chamber in Norway in 2020. To stabilize the planet’s magnetism, she chose to leave her physical body behind and upload her consciousness into The Grey. She now works alongside the Reader, using her conscious entity within the Isu global network to prevent future catastrophes.
Other Notable Assassins
- Wei Yu (210 BCE): An ancient Chinese youxia who assassinated the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Portrayed in Assassin’s Creed: Jade.
- Iltani (323 BCE): A legendary Persian Assassin who fatally poisoned Alexander the Great. Mentioned in Assassin’s Creed II.
- Leonius (41 CE): A Hidden One who assassinated the Roman Emperor Caligula using a dagger. Mentioned in Assassin’s Creed II.
- Li E (8th Century): A Chinese Hidden One who fought during the An Lushan Rebellion. Portrayed in Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty.
- Aguilar de Nerha (15th Century): A Spanish Assassin who fought against the Inquisition and protected an Apple of Eden. Portrayed in the Assassin’s Creed film.
- Alekseï Gavrani (1960s): A Soviet Assassin and member of the Bloodstone Unit active during the Cold War. Portrayed in Assassin’s Creed: Bloodstone.
What of the future
The next game in the franchise is, allegedly, a Black Flag remake where Ubisoft is — again, allegedly — cutting a lot of content from the original in order to make the remake, well, a remake, with all the modern day gaming features that we expect. Other than that, there is Assassin’s Creed Hexe, which we did a deep dive last month, but no major announcement as mainline entries go.
Oh, and there is also a cancelled game, too.What is expected, however, is that the company is ditching the modern-day stories completely, focusing only on the overarching ancient stories to be more developed. The most recent release — Assassin’s Creed Shadows — has no contemporary counterpart to speak of, for instance.
