The American Revolution Conflict
Freedom's price is paid in blood during the war for independence.
The American Revolution Conflict represents a pivotal era where the historical struggle for independence intersected with the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Centered in Colonial America, this period saw the Brotherhood attempt to guide humanity toward freedom while the Order sought to impose control through economic and political dominance during the turmoil of the late 18th century.
- Primary Game
- Assassin's Creed III
- Key Protagonist
- Connor (Ratonhnhaké:ton)
- Historical Period
- Late 18th Century
- Main Antagonist Faction
- The Templar Order
- Setting
- British North America
Lore & Background
While history remembers battles against British rule, the true shadow war was fought between two secret societies manipulating events from behind the scenes. The Templars believed order could only be achieved through a strong central authority, often aligning with loyalist forces to maintain stability and control over resources. Conversely, the Assassins championed individual liberty and sought to prevent any single power from dominating the new nation, fearing that tyranny would simply replace one form of oppression with another.
This ideological clash came to a head through the actions of Haytham Kenway, who founded the Colonial Templar Council, and his son Connor, who joined the Brotherhood after witnessing the destruction of his Mohawk village. The conflict was not merely about political sovereignty but about the soul of the emerging republic, with key historical figures unknowingly serving as pawns in a much older struggle for the fate of humanity.
In Their Own Story
Snow fell heavily on the frontier as Connor watched the smoke rise from distant settlements. He adjusted his leather bracer, feeling the weight of the hidden blade beneath his sleeve. The drums of war beat closer, but tonight it was not the British he hunted, nor the Patriots he protected. It was a man who wore the mask of a general while plotting to sell their freedom for gold. Connor stepped into the shadows, knowing that history would record this battle as one for liberty, even if only he knew the true cost paid by the Brotherhood.
Reader's Guide
The narrative begins with Connor's childhood and his father's legacy within the Templar Order. As the conflict escalates, Connor joins the Assassins to protect his people from land seizures and colonial expansion. He becomes involved in key historical battles alongside figures like Washington, though often working independently.
The Templars attempt to assassinate Washington and manipulate the war effort through financial schemes involving the Bank of New York. Connor must navigate the complexities of loyalty between the Mohawk, the Colonists, and his own Creed. Ultimately, while independence is won, the Templar influence remains embedded in the new nation's economic structures.
The story concludes with Connor realizing that true freedom requires constant vigilance. He retires to his homeland after securing victory against the remaining Templar threats, leaving behind a legacy of sacrifice for the sake of future generations who might fight for liberty without knowing the truth.
Did You Know?
- Connor was born into a Mohawk family but raised by both Assassin and Templar influences.
- The conflict spans over two decades of Connor's life from childhood to adulthood.
- Historical figures like Benjamin Franklin played roles in the secret war alongside fictional characters.
- The outcome established the United States but left the Templar Order intact within its borders.