What did assassins do?

Answer 1

This can be answered by reading the maxim of the assassin's creed - "We work in the dark to serve the light." The assassins did what was necessary to stop the nefarious Knights Templar from gaining total control over the Middle East, Italy, and eventually, all of Europe.

Answer 2

Assassins are individuals who carry out targeted killings of prominent figures for political, religious, or monetary reasons. They are hired to eliminate specific targets and often operate covertly to avoid detection. Assassins throughout history have played significant roles in shaping political events and can have lasting impacts on societies.