The first game in the series is loosely based on an actual group in Persia and Syria that operated from approximately 1092 to 1265. The later games are based around the idea that the faction continued to operate after this time and so are most likely not historically based.
Partly, the events that happened in Assassin's Creed are purely fictional but once there really were people that called themselves Templars
So Templars were real (maybe they still are who knows) but events in Assassin's Creed are just pure fiction.
Also many historical figures, such as Hitler, Roosevelt and Julius Caesar were called Templars by the creators of assassins creed (Ubisoft), so watch out for them, and by the way, George W. Bush was a Templar puppet.
The Assassins were brave fighters, but they feared the reputation of the Knights Templar. The Assassins gave much money to the Templars in return of safety. In the battle at Sakira, when 5000 Saracens were attacking 400 Assassins, the last ones got saved by 100 Knights Templar. Some legends even tell that Assassins and Templars were friends and the Assassins were Christian.
Yes, they were. There were/ are several categories of Templar's, including the Knights Templar's. The assassins and Templar's mainly existed during the Crusades (or Holy Wars), being of course the two opposing sides. The assassins were not called assassins in public, of course, however their title escapes me at the moment. I apologize, but hope this has been somewhat helpful. I'm sure there is someone else with a better answer than mine. [ADDITION TO ANSWER] I suggest this came because of the game assassin's creed. As the previous answer stated, they were mainly based around the Crusades or Holy Wars as this was the time where the story is based around. 'Altaïr' the character in the game is fictional and was made up. I think they were called Hashishin or something like that, but I may be wrong. [ADDITION TO ANSWER] As the person above me said, Altaïr himself is not real, however, as the game portrays, the Masyaf Castle did indeed house a group of Assassins.
Altair is the dude in Assassins Creed
like off assassins creed,yes but I keep looking for them and still it's hard. i can tell u this stop looking because u will never find our guild im am a assassin and if u do find us we will find u
they are real and if you wish to find the website for the true knights templars then type in hereditary knights templars of britannia. Evan LLoyd H.K.T.B in hoc signo vinces- in this sign thou shall conquer
The Knights Templar really did exist, from 1119 to 1312. They did participate in battles, however, they were not assassins.
Templars are soldiers from the crusades yes. they were in assassins creed because they want power that only the assassin's know about like the "apple of eden"
Assassins Creed was based on true events. Templars were real, and there were a group of assassins called the Hashshashin. But if those two did actually have conflict between them, im not sure. Although I do wish it was real, because it is such an amazing storyline. -Vikki Stephan (:
"May the Father of Understanding Guide [you]."
Yes, in fact there was an 'assassyun's creed back then but it has ended whereas the knights templars still exists.
Assassinate all 9 of the templars then defeat your master Al Mualim.
No
By characters, you probably mean templars. Templars are the assassins that Desmond sees in Ezios memory. You will get an assassination contract to assassinate the templar. You can also play as several Templars in the multiplayer of Brotherhood.
Both. Ezio isn't real. But the story behind the game that focuses on the Templars are real. The first game was a legend of altair and his quest to make peace among the crusades.
He isn't on any side (he kills british and american templars alike)
You do get Assassins but not like the ones from the games, they don't follow a creed either. They are basically hired guns.
just follow the path with the templars and go forward till you have to chase his target.