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.
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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.
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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.
The Assassin's and Templars in the Assassin's Creed series is not real but is based on a true life story.
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.
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.
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
Yes, Templars are Christians.
Templars were knights of the Catholic Church. Thier symbol is a red cross upon a shield. If they still exist, it is in secret.
The Knights Templar really did exist, from 1119 to 1312. They did participate in battles, however, they were not assassins.
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 (:
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"
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.
"May the Father of Understanding Guide [you]."
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.
There most likely were, but Assassin is a loose term. Anyone hired to kill someone else can be considered an Assassin.
Assassinate all 9 of the templars then defeat your master Al Mualim.
The Templars are the opposition to the Assassins. They seek freedom through power and tyranny and will kill the innocent to achieve it. Unlike the Assassins, where they seek freedom through the belief of equality of men. The weapon they choose to use is a Piece of Eden created by the First Civilization that can control the minds of others. However, they cannot seem to find any.
He isn't on any side (he kills british and american templars alike)
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.