Guardians of the Observatory - Revision history

Soranin at 18:39, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T18:39:22Z

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	{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|The Observatory}}		{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|The Observatory}}
	[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|200px\|A Guardian]]		[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|200px\|A Guardian]]
	The '''Guardians of the Observatory''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]], and ~~safeguarded~~ the [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].		The '''Guardians of the Observatory''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]], and protected the [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].

	==History==		==History==
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	Because of their duty to protect the Observatory, the Guardians gradually became isolated from other native tribes. They were secretive in their dealings and hostile towards all outsiders, whom they typically executed on the spot.<ref name="Letter 19"/>		Because of their duty to protect the Observatory, the Guardians gradually became isolated from other native tribes. They were secretive in their dealings and hostile towards all outsiders, whom they typically executed on the spot.<ref name="Letter 19"/>

	When [[Thomas Kavanagh, Jr.\|Thom Kavanagh]] arrived at the Observatory sometime in the late 17th century, the Guardians initially attacked him until they recognized his face and realized he was a Sage. Inviting Kavanagh to live with them, the Guardians told him about their history and their responsibility ~~to keep~~ watch over the complex. After Kavanagh's ~~death~~ in 1706, the Guardians buried him in a secluded spot in the jungle near the Observatory ~~per his instructions~~.<ref name="Letter 19"/>		When [[Thomas Kavanagh, Jr.\|Thom Kavanagh]] arrived at the Observatory sometime in the late 17th century, the Guardians initially attacked him until they recognized his face and realized he was a Sage. Inviting Kavanagh to live with them, the Guardians told him about their history and their responsibility of keeping watch over the complex. After Kavanagh's passing sometime in 1706, the Guardians followed his instructions and buried him in a secluded spot in the jungle near the Observatory.<ref name="Letter 19"/>

	===18th century===		===18th century===
	When the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] arrived in Long Bay in 1719 with the Sage [[Bartholomew Roberts]], he was forced to dispatch several Guardians in order to safely lead Roberts and his men to the Observatory's entrance.<ref name="The Observatory">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The Observatory]]</ref> Three years later, when the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and his [[Spanish Navy\|Spanish]] troops arrived at the complex, the Guardians fought back but were eventually overwhelmed. In the aftermath, the survivors were captured and their village set ablaze. Kenway once again made his way through the jungle, this time freeing the Guardians ~~along the way~~.<ref name="Ever a Splinter">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Ever a Splinter]]</ref>		When the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] arrived in Long Bay in 1719 with the Sage [[Bartholomew Roberts]], he was forced to dispatch several Guardians in order to safely lead Roberts and his men to the Observatory's entrance.<ref name="The Observatory">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The Observatory]]</ref> Three years later, when the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and his [[Spanish Navy\|Spanish]] troops arrived at the complex, the Guardians fought back but were eventually overwhelmed. In the aftermath, the survivors were captured and their village set ablaze. Kenway once again made his way through the jungle, this time freeing the Guardians.<ref name="Ever a Splinter">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Ever a Splinter]]</ref>

	Following Torres' death, the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassins]] made it their mission to safeguard the Observatory against further Templar incursions. The [[Mentor]] [[Ah Tabai]] appointed a small faction of [[Assassins]] to remain in Long Bay and help the Guardians keep watch over the complex.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo]]</ref>		Following Torres' death, the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassins]] made it their mission to safeguard the Observatory against further Templar incursions. The [[Mentor]] [[Ah Tabai]] appointed a small faction of [[Assassins]] to remain in Long Bay and help the Guardians keep watch over the complex.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo]]</ref>

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 12:59, 18 July 2025

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	~~{{Citation}}~~		{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|The Observatory}}
	{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}		[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|200px\|A Guardian]]
	[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|A Guardian]]		The '''Guardians of the Observatory''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]], and safeguarded the [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].
	The '''Guardians of the Observatory''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]].

	==History==		==History==
	===~~16th~~ century===		===15th century===
	~~Tasked with~~ the ~~defense~~ of ~~an [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as~~ the ~~[[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]] by~~ [[16th century Sage\|a]] [[Sage]] ~~during~~ the ~~mid-16th century~~, the ~~Guardians of~~ the ~~Observatory were secretive~~ in ~~their dealings, and isolated themselves~~ from ~~other tribes against~~.<ref name="~~AC4~~">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>		Towards the end of the 15th century, [[16th century Sage\|a]] [[Sage]] arrived in Long Bay to find the Observatory and encountered a native tribe. Gaining their trust, he made them swear to dedicate their lives and those of their descendants to guarding the complex. After the Sage's death around 1510, the tribe buried him in an unmarked grave to prevent anyone from using his blood to open the Observatory.<ref name="Letter 19">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Thom Kavanagh's letters]] #19: "On Being a Sage"</ref>

	===17th century===		===17th century===
	[[Thom Kavanagh]] arrived at the Observatory sometime ~~between 1670 and 1706~~, ~~and was~~ initially attacked ~~by the Guardians~~ until they recognized his face~~, perceiving him to be~~ a Sage. Kavanagh ~~then lived~~ with the Guardians ~~until his~~ death, ~~after which they~~ buried him in a secluded spot in the jungle~~. Other than Kavanagh and~~ the ~~Sage who had first given them their task of protection, it is unknown if the Guardians came into contact with any other Sages~~.<ref name="~~AC4~~" />		Because of their duty to protect the Observatory, the Guardians gradually became isolated from other native tribes. They were secretive in their dealings and hostile towards all outsiders, whom they typically executed on the spot.<ref name="Letter 19"/>

			When [[Thomas Kavanagh, Jr.\|Thom Kavanagh]] arrived at the Observatory sometime in the late 17th century, the Guardians initially attacked him until they recognized his face and realized he was a Sage. Inviting Kavanagh to live with them, the Guardians told him about their history and their responsibility to keep watch over the complex. After Kavanagh's death in 1706, the Guardians buried him in a secluded spot in the jungle near the Observatory per his instructions.<ref name="Letter 19"/>

	===18th century===		===18th century===
	When the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] arrived in Long Bay in 1719 with the Sage [[Bartholomew Roberts]], he was forced to dispatch several Guardians in order to safely lead Roberts and his men to the Observatory's entrance. Three years later, when the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and his [[Spanish Navy\|Spanish]] troops arrived at the complex, the Guardians fought back but were eventually overwhelmed. In the aftermath, the survivors were captured and ~~the native~~ village set ablaze. Kenway once again made his way through the jungle, this time freeing the Guardians along the way.<ref name="~~AC4~~" />		When the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] arrived in Long Bay in 1719 with the Sage [[Bartholomew Roberts]], he was forced to dispatch several Guardians in order to safely lead Roberts and his men to the Observatory's entrance.<ref name="The Observatory">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The Observatory]]</ref> Three years later, when the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and his [[Spanish Navy\|Spanish]] troops arrived at the complex, the Guardians fought back but were eventually overwhelmed. In the aftermath, the survivors were captured and their village set ablaze. Kenway once again made his way through the jungle, this time freeing the Guardians along the way.<ref name="Ever a Splinter">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Ever a Splinter]]</ref>

			Following Torres' death, the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassins]] made it their mission to safeguard the Observatory against further Templar incursions. The [[Mentor]] [[Ah Tabai]] appointed a small faction of [[Assassins]] to remain in Long Bay and help the Guardians keep watch over the complex.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo]]</ref>

	==Habits==		==Habits==
	Guardians used stealth and secrecy as their primary tactics, hiding in [[Hiding spot\|foliage]] to remain undetected as they eliminated unsuspecting targets with their [[blowpipe]]s and [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]]. They were known to ~~also~~ hang their victims from trees above the trail to discourage intruders from making their way further into the jungle, or to execute and dismember any who made it within view of the Observatory.<ref name="~~AC4~~" />		Guardians used stealth and secrecy as their primary tactics, hiding in [[Hiding spot\|foliage]] to remain undetected as they eliminated unsuspecting targets with their [[blowpipe]]s and [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]]. They were also known to hang their victims from trees above the trail to discourage intruders from making their way further into the jungle, or to execute and dismember any who made it within view of the Observatory.<ref name="The Observatory" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	The Observatory 3.png\|Edward Kenway dispatching a Guardian		The Observatory 3.png\|Edward Kenway dispatching a Guardian
			Ever a Splinter 4.png\|Edward freeing two Guardians
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{Mdat}} {{Imo}}

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Taíno]]		[[Category:Taíno]]
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]
			[[Category:Assassin-affiliated groups]]

imported>Soranin: goddammit

2024-01-26T01:43:26Z

goddammit

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	==History==		==History==
	===16th century===		===16th century===
	Tasked with the defense of an [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory(Isu)\|Observatory]] by [[16th century Sage\|a]] [[Sage]] during the mid-16th century, the Guardians of the Observatory were secretive in their dealings, and isolated themselves from other tribes against.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>		Tasked with the defense of an [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]] by [[16th century Sage\|a]] [[Sage]] during the mid-16th century, the Guardians of the Observatory were secretive in their dealings, and isolated themselves from other tribes against.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>

	===17th century===		===17th century===

imported>Soranin: /* 16th century */

2024-01-26T01:41:22Z

16th century

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	==History==		==History==
	===16th century===		===16th century===
	Tasked with the defense of an [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory]] by [[16th century Sage\|a]] [[Sage]] during the mid-16th century, the Guardians of the Observatory were secretive in their dealings, and isolated themselves from other tribes against.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>		Tasked with the defense of an [[Isu\|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory(Isu)\|Observatory]] by [[16th century Sage\|a]] [[Sage]] during the mid-16th century, the Guardians of the Observatory were secretive in their dealings, and isolated themselves from other tribes against.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>

	===17th century===		===17th century===

imported>Sol Pacificus: okay Sora pointed out that "Guardians of the Observatory" is used in one of the memories, which is even quoted here lol, though Lacrosse said it's unclear if that is meant to be one whole term/name

2022-04-15T21:04:16Z

okay Sora pointed out that "Guardians of the Observatory" is used in one of the memories, which is even quoted here lol, though Lacrosse said it's unclear if that is meant to be one whole term/name

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	{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}		{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}
	[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]		[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]
	'''~~The~~ Guardians''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]].		The '''Guardians of the Observatory''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]].

	==History==		==History==

imported>Sol Pacificus: I don't really understand what you mean Darman / They are only known as "The Guardians" in Black Flag. I'm not sure if Sadel was right to move this page (as opposed to "The Guardians (Observatory)") though I'm undecided on it.

2022-04-15T18:56:40Z

I don't really understand what you mean Darman / They are only known as "The Guardians" in Black Flag. I'm not sure if Sadel was right to move this page (as opposed to "The Guardians (Observatory)") though I'm undecided on it.

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	{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}		{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}
	[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]		[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]
	~~The~~ '''Guardians ~~of the Observatory~~''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]].		'''The Guardians''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]].

	==History==		==History==
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat~~}} {{c\|incorrectly identified as "Mayan Assassins"~~}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}}

	==References==		==References==

imported>Sol Pacificus at 18:19, 15 April 2022

2022-04-15T18:19:23Z

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	{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}		{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}
	[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]		[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]

imported>Darman36: /Appearances/ Alas they weren't really Mayan Assassins, since Database obvs isn't making ref to multicultural Caribbean Brotherhood

2022-04-15T06:26:15Z

Appearances: Alas they weren't really Mayan Assassins, since Database obvs isn't making ref to multicultural Caribbean Brotherhood

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}} {{c\|incorrectly identified as "Mayan Assassins"}}

	==References==		==References==

imported>Jasca Ducato: Technically note - tasked by a Sage, not an Isu

2019-04-25T13:18:47Z

Technically note - tasked by a Sage, not an Isu

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imported>Sadelyrate: Adding categories

2019-04-19T12:42:52Z

Adding categories

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	{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}		{{Dialogue2\|Roberts\|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.\|Edward\|How long have their kind been here?\|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.\|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}
	[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]		[[File:Guardian render.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Guardian]]