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=Introduction=
==Refs==
;The Sword of Mars
*[https://www.pocketgamer.com/echoes-of-revolution/sugar-creative-interview-assassins-creed/ 1]
Enter the Animus to follow the trail of a legendary sword from European folklore. In the Modern Day, Templars and Assassins are competing to find a lost Piece of Eden and its missing shard. Your Descendants will travel from the German-occupied streets of Paris during World War II to the mythical dawn of the Roman Kingdom, where the Artifact’s origins are buried. From there, they will have to piece together clues scattered throughout Britain from the Viking invasion to the foggy alleyways of the Industrial Revolution. Get ready to discover the story of the Sword of Mars, unravel its deepest secrets, and keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
*[https://www.echoesofrevolution.com/ 2]
;Champions of Eden
Prepare to descend into horror as you confront some of the most iconic monsters of movies and literature. Mummies, vampires, and more await your Descendants in this high-stakes adventure. The discovery of three previously unknown Pieces of Eden threatens to plunge the modern world into eternal darkness. Armed with the weapons hidden in their own DNA and tasked with recovering the awakened Rings of Eden, the PCs must face horrific foes to protect humanity from impending doom.
;Lost in Time
Dive into a conspiracy that goes deeper into the Templars’ agenda, embarking on the rescue of a potential ally of the Brotherhood, kidnapped and trapped within a Simulation. Using cutting-edge Abstergo technology, the Descendants will enter the Animus as Echoes to follow the treacherous mission of a Templar seeking to reach an Isu Vault in North Africa during World War I. Meanwhile, a potent Precursor lurks behind the scenes, waiting for the Descendants to make their moves through the Simulation’s rifts. ‘Lost in Time’ is a modular campaign adventure that will put your players’ nerves to the test at every turn.


=The Sword of Mars=
==Links to check==
In Chapter 1, the Descendants journey to 1942, where one of their Ancestors has been tracking down a Piece of Eden (actually a Shard of Eden) in Nazi-occupied France. By following that lead, the PCs relive some of the oldest genetic memories ever uploaded into the Animus, allowing them to investigate events that took place in the last days of the reign of King Romulus, events that can explain the origins of an Isu Artifact, the Sword of Eden.
===Existing===
*[[Alexander Hamilton]] [REF NYC PR]
*[[American Revolution]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC PR]
*[[Battle of Bunker Hill]] [REF Boston PR]
*[[Battle of Yorktown]] [REF NYC PR]
*[[Benjamin Franklin]] [REF Boston PR]
*[[Boston]] [REF Boston PR]
*[[British Army]] [REF NYC PR]
*[[Charles Cornwallis]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC PR]
*[[Crispus Attucks]] [REF Boston PR]
*[[Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC PR]
*[[King's College]] [REF NYC PR]
*[[Massachusetts]] [REF Boston PR]
*[[Philadelphia]] [REF NYC PR]
*[[Queens]] [REF NYC PR]
*[[Siege of Yorktown]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC PR]
*[[Thomas Jefferson]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC PR]
*[[William Dawes]] [REF Boston PR]


The adventure takes an unexpected twist in Chapter 2, when Ziggy, the Crew’s field tech, discovers a recent photo of the pommel of the Sword of Mars at the offices at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The Descendants must infiltrate this heavily guarded NASA facility to pilfer the sword’s pommel and whisk it back to London. Their escape is fraught with peril, but they are aided by a lone Assassin named Anthony. Back to London, the Descendants must once again enter the Animus, this time to visit the Viking Age, where they unravel the history of the sword’s breaking and glean vital clues about its whereabouts in the Modern Day.


In Chapter 3, a Simulation Sequence follows a group of Witnesses in the Victorian Age through the slums of London and beyond, revealing the current resting place of the sword. With Glastonbury Festival as a backdrop, the Assassins must race against time and their Templar adversaries to secure the sword. The storyline culminates in a climactic showdown against the vibrant tapestry of the festival’s music and lights.
*[[Boston Common]] [REF Boston An American Navy][REF Boston Minutemen]
*[[Boston Massacre]] [REF Boston Justice on Trial][REF Boston PR]
*[[Boston Tea Party]] [REF Boston A Tea Party][REF Boston PR]
*[[Bowling Green]] [REF NYC Tearing down the King]
*[[Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey]] [REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*[[Connecticut]] [REF NYC Tearing down the King]
*[[Continental Army]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC Escaping Brooklyn][REF NYC PR]
*[[Continental Congress]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC PR][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*[[Continental Navy]] [REF Boston An American Navy][REF Boston PR]
*[[Culper Ring]] [REF NYC Colonial House][REF NYC PR]
*[[Declaration of Independence]] [REF NYC Tearing down the King]
*[[East India Company]] [REF Boston A Tea Party]
*[[Faneuil Hall]] [REF Boston The Flag]
*[[Federal Hall]] [REF NYC Liberty Raised]
*[[Fort George]] [REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons][REF NYC Tearing down the King]
*[[George III of the United Kingdom]] [REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*[[George Washington]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC Escaping Brooklyn][REF NYC Fire Suspects][REF NYC PR][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons][REF NYC The Turtle]
*[[Great Fire of New York]] [REF NYC Fire Suspects]
*[[Green Dragon Tavern]] [REF Boston Green Dragon]
*[[Guy Carleton]] [REF NYC Fire Suspects]
*[[John Hancock]] [REF Boston PR][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*[[Liberty Tree]] [REF Boston Liberty Tree (memory)]
*[[Old South Meeting House]] [REF Boston A Tea Party][REF Boston Liberty Tree (memory)]
*[[Old State House]] [REF Boston Justice on Trial]
*[[Paul Revere]] [REF Boston A Light in the Dark][REF Boston PR]
*[[Royal Navy]] [REF NYC The Turtle]
*[[Rufus Putnam]] [REF NYC Defending the Hudson]
*[[Samuel Adams]] [REF Boston PR][REF Boston The Flag]
*[[South Carolina]] [REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*[[Thomas Preston]] [REF Boston Justice on Trial]
*[[West Point]] [REF NYC Colonial House]
*[[William Howe]] [REF NYC Fire Suspects][REF NYC PR][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons][REF NYC The Turtle]
*[[William Pitt the Elder]] [REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]


==Chapter 1 - The Lost Key==
===Red links (?)===
In the modern day, the Crew of Descendants has gathered in London from all around the world. One of their Brotherhood contacts in the UK, Siegmund “Ziggy” Visser, has reached out to each of them in turn. He has spent weeks collecting evidence concerning a lost piece of Precursor technology that might be related to some of their Ancestors.
*14th Continental Regiment (Marblehead regiment) [REF NYC PR]
*1783 Treaty of Paris [REF Boston PR]
*Caleb Brewster [REF NYC PR]
*Cato (spy) [REF NYC PR]
*Long Island [REF NYC PR]
*Nathan Hale [REF NYC PR]


If this is your first session, the players can roleplay their characters and their arrival at the Stardust, along with their first contact with Ziggy.


Ziggy’s hideout is a run-down, abandoned theater in the middle of Camden Town, formally “The Stardust”. He has set up an Abstergo Animus device backstage, modified to connect to a number of commercial Brahman VR visors to allow multi-subject simulations.
*Abraham Woodhull [REF [[Database:_Culper_Ring]]][REF NYC Nine Men's Morris]
*Agent 355 [REF [[Database:_Culper_Ring]]][REF [[Database:_Spy_network_and_secret_codes]]][REF NYC Colonial House]
*Battle of Golden Hill (Mo) [REF NYC Liberty Raised]
*Battle of Long Island [REF [[Contracts_(Colonial_Brotherhood)]]][REF [[Database:_...Two_Steps_Back]]][REF [[Database:_Charles_Lee]]][REF [[Database:_Israel_Putnam]]][REF NYC Defending the Hudson][REF NYC Escaping Brooklyn][REF NYC PR]
*Benjamin Blagge [REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Boston King [REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*Caesar Glover [REF NYC Escaping Brooklyn][REF NYC PR]
*Charles Inglis [REF NYC Nine Men's Morris]
*David Bushnell [REF NYC The Turtle]
*Dunmore's Proclamation/Royal Ethiopian Regiment (Mo) [REF [[A_Fool%27s_Errand]]][REF [[Connor%27s_Way]]][REF [[Database:_George_Davidson]]][REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*[[Evacuation Day]] [REF [[Database:_HMS_Jersey]]][REF [[Database:_Evacuation_Day]]][REF [[Evacuation_Day]]][REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*Ezra Lee [REF NYC The Turtle]
*Francis Lewis [REF NYC PR][REF NYC Supplying the Revolution (Echoes of the Revolution)]
*Fraunces Tavern [REF [[Database:_Washington%27s_Resignation]]][REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*Hanover Square [REF NYC Printing Pressure]
*Hector de Crevecoeur [REF NYC Nine Men's Morris]
*Hercules Mulligan [REF NYC Colonial House][REF NYC Liberty Raised][REF NYC PR]
*HMS Eagle (1774) [REF NYC The Turtle]
*HMS Phoenix (1759)/HMS Rose (1757) [REF NYC Defending the Hudson][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Hudson River [REF NYC Colonial House][REF NYC Defending the Hudson]
*Hugh Gaine (mo) [REF NYC Printing Pressure]
*Hugh Montgomery [REF [[A_Trip_to_Boston]]][REF Boston Justice on Trial]
*Isaac Sears [REF NYC PR][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons][REF NYC Tearing down the King]
*James Lovell (Mo) [REF Boston Green Dragon]
*James Otis [REF Boston Liberty Tree (memory)]
*James Parker [REF NYC Printing Pressure]
*James Rivington (Mo) [REF NYC Colonial House][REF NYC Printing Pressure][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Jane Whitehouse (Mo) [REF Boston Justice on Trial]
*John Adams [REF Boston Green Dragon][REF Boston Justice on Trial][REF Boston PR][REF [[Database:_Alcohol,_a_crucial_resource]]][REF [[Database:_The_Declaration_of_Independence]]][REF [[Man_of_Mettle]]]
*John Baltus Dash [REF NYC Fire Suspects]
*John Paul Jones [REF Boston An American Navy]
*John Spurr [REF Boston A Tea Party]
*Jon Jefferies (Mo) [REF Boston Justice on Trial]
*Joseph Warren [REF Boston A Light in the Dark][REF Boston PR][REF [[Echoes_of_History]]]
*Matthew Kilroy [REF Boston Justice on Trial]
*Nova Scotia (Mo) [REF A LOT (others)][REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*Paschal N. Smith [REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Patrick Carr (Mo) [REF Boston Justice on Trial]
*Robert Murray [REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Royal Gazette [REF NYC Printing Pressure]
*Samuel Birch [REF NYC Passing Judgment]
*Samuel Loudon (mo) [REF NYC Printing Pressure][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Stamp Act [REF NYC Liberty Raised][REF [[A_Trip_to_Boston]]][REF [[Database:_Benjamin_Franklin_(Assassin%27s_Creed_III)]]][REF [[Database:_City_Hall_(Rogue)]]][REF [[Database:_One_Step_Forward...]]][REF [[Database:_Stamp_Act]]][REF [[Echoes_of_History]]][REF Boston A Tea Party][REF Boston PR][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Sullivan's Island [REF [[Contracts_(Colonial_Brotherhood)]]][REF NYC Printing Pressure:Articles & cartoons]
*Timothy Bigelow (soldier) [REF Boston Minutemen]
*Turtle (submersible) [REF NYC The Turtle]
*William Bowes [REF Boston Green Dragon]
*William Moultrie (mo) [REF Boston The Flag]


Whenever the Crew is ready to begin their mission, Ziggy explains how they will enter a Simulation that will send them back to German-occupied France, in the year 1942. It will be the first in a series of memory blocks to investigate, in order to discover how their Ancestors got intertwined with the story of a previously unknown Piece of Eden. Ziggy will work as the Descendant’s field technician, monitoring their performance in the Animus and keeping track of their discoveries.
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|The Flag - An American Navy - Green Dragon - Minutemen - A Light in the Dark - A Tea Party - Liberty Tree (memory) - Justice on Trial
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|Passing Judgment - Defending the Hudson - Colonial House - Escaping Brooklyn - Fire Suspects - Supplying the Revolution (Echoes of Revolution) - Liberty Raised - Nine Men's Morris - Printing Pressure - Tearing down the King - The Turtle
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Without further ado, the PCs gather around the Animus device, put on the visors, and the Simulation is on!
==Boston People of the Revolution==
 
===Lugers & Ballerinas===
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John Adams was a foundational figure of the American Revolution. A Harvard-educated lawyer from Massachusetts, Adams rose to prominence by opposing the 1765 Stamp Act, serving as a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses, and working to build the newly formed American navy.
 
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While sympathetic to the patriot cause, his belief in the rule of law led him to successfully defend British soldiers involved in the 1770 Boston Massacre. In Congress, he was instrumental in persuading delegates to declare independence, nominating George Washington as commander of the Continental Army, and playing a key role in drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Later, he was central in negotiating the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War. Adams later authored the 1780 Massachusetts Constitution, influencing the future U.S. Constitution. He served as the first vice president under Washington and as the second president of the United States.


|-|3 - KILL SCHMIDT=
|-|Samuel Adams=
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Born in Boston, Samuel Adams was a pivotal Founding Father, political philosopher, and civic leader who galvanized colonial resistance against British authority. He strongly opposed the Stamp Act and other parliamentary taxation measures, leading to his involvement in the formation and operation of the Sons of Liberty in Boston. During the 1760s and 1770s he coordinated anti-British activities both within Boston and across the colonies, including the Boston Tea Party.<br><br>As a delegate to the Continental Congress, Adams was a firm advocate for separating from Britain, signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was also involved in drafting the Articles of Confederation and, after the war, served as governor of Massachusetts.


;Challenges
|-|Crispus Attucks=
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Crispus Attucks was one of the first casualties of the American Revolution. As an escaped slave working as a sailor and dock worker in Boston, he became a protest leader and the first victim of the Boston Massacre. During the confrontation with British soldiers on King Street, Attucks stood at the forefront of a crowd, demanding that the soldiers leave. When the soldiers opened fire, Attucks was shot twice in the chest, dying instantly.<br><br>Although his death was used as political propaganda to fuel anti-British sentiment during the period, his status as a martyr was cemented by 19th-century abolitionists who highlighted his sacrifice as a testament to Black patriotism.
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|-|Benjamin Franklin=
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers. A seasoned diplomat in London, he initially opposed the Stamp Act and, upon returning to America, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776. One of his most significant contributions to the Revolution was serving as the primary American envoy to France from 1776 to 1778. Using his fame as a scientist and diplomatic expertise, he secured essential French financial and military support. This support is widely regarded as being instrumental in turning the tide of the war.<br><br>Franklin is the only Founding Father to sign all three major documents establishing the United States: the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Treaty of Paris ending the war (1783), and the U.S. Constitution (1787).


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|-|John Hancock=
John Hancock was an American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot leader during the American Revolution. Inheriting a massive fortune from his uncle, Hancock became one of New England's wealthiest men and used this wealth and influence to oppose British taxation policies. His defiance made him popular in Boston, particularly after customs officials seized his ship, the Liberty, in 1768 on charges of smuggling.<br><br>Hancock served as the President of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1777, and after the war, he served as the first and third Governor of Massachusetts. He is best known for being the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776, doing so with a large, bold signature to defy King George III.


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|-|Thomas Jefferson=
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Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies' break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of ''"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"''.
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====Notable NPCs====
|-|Marquis de Lafayette=
;SS Obersturmführer Wilhelm Schmidt
Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolution, acting as a vital link between the American colonies and France. Inspired by the American cause of liberty, the 19-year-old defied King Louis XVI and traveled to America in 1777, volunteering to serve without pay.<br><br>He quickly formed a close bond with George Washington and was commissioned as a major general in the Continental Army. Lafayette proved his bravery and skill in battle and was wounded in action. This led him to return to France and lobby for increased military aid, successfully securing French troops and supplies for the colonies. Returning to America in 1781, he led American forces against Lord Cornwallis in Virginia, setting the stage for the decisive American-French victory at the Siege of Yorktown.<br><br>After returning to France after the war, Lafayette remained a lifelong friend of the United States and was granted honorary U.S. citizenship in 2002.
Wilhelm Schmidt is a 35-year-old German officer and recent recruit to the Templar Order. He possesses a commanding presence with a broad-shouldered, wellbuilt frame. His closely cropped brown hair lends a neat and disciplined appearance, while his piercing blue eyes radiate a sense of unwavering determination. Dressed in a meticulously pressed black uniform, he carries himself with military precision.
;Oskar Fiedler
Oskar Fiedler is a youthful German officer. His hair, a shade of dirty yellow, is swept to one side. A neatly shaved, strong jawline defines his face, while a slightly upturned nose adds an endearing touch to his overall countenance. His lips often curl into a playful, arrogant grin, displaying a set of perfectly white teeth.
;Juliette Merion
A 21-year-old French cabaret dancer with a beautiful voice and curly hair.
;Édith Piaf
27-year-old French singer, lyricist, and actress. :“People say that I could sing the phone book and make it sound good.” OR “I want to make people cry even when they don’t understand my words.”
;Ernst Jünger
47-year-old German author, highly decorated soldier, philosopher, and entomologist serving as army captain, intelligence officer, and mail censor. He possesses strong feelings against Nazi totalitarianism and its goal of world domination.
:“Today, only the person who no longer believes in a happy ending, only he who has consciously renounced it, is able to live. A happy century does not exist; but there are moments of happiness, and there is freedom in the moment.”
;Arletty & Hans Jürgen Soehring
44-year-old French actress, singer, and fashion model, engaged in an affair with a 34-year-old German Luftwaffe officer, Hans Jürgen Soehring.
;Porfirio Rubirosa
33-year-old Dominican diplomat, race car driver, soldier, political assassin, and polo player. Married to Danielle Darrieux.
:“I will risk everything to avoid being bored.”
;Danielle Darrieux
25-year-old French actress, singer, and dancer. Married to Porfirio Rubirosa.
:“In order to survive, you have to be alone with yourself to regenerate the spirit.”


===Warfare at the Abbey===
|-|Paul Revere=
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Paul Revere was a prominent Boston silversmith, industrialist, and dedicated Patriot. A leading member of the Sons of Liberty, Revere organized intelligence networks to monitor British troops and co-originated anti-British agitation, including taking part in the 1773 Boston Tea Party. During the war, Revere served in the Massachusetts Militia and manufactured gunpowder for the Continental Army.<br><br>He is most well known for his dramatic midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn colonists of advancing British forces. Following instructions, a ''"one if by land, two if by sea"'' signal was placed in the Old North Church, alerting Revere to the British route across the Charles River. Along with William Dawes and others, Revere spread the alarm from Boston to Lexington, enabling leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams to escape and allowing militiamen to prepare for the crucial battles of Lexington and Concord. Though captured by a British patrol shortly after his ride, his mission was successful. This was later immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1861 poem, ''"Paul Revere's Ride"'' transforming him into a lasting symbol of American independence and civic bravery.


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|-|Joseph Warren=
Joseph Warren was a Founding Father of the United States and a central leader in the Patriot movement in Boston during the early American Revolution. A respected physician and member of the Sons of Liberty, Warren became a key political organizer. He often acted as a master spy, utilizing his intelligence network to stay ahead of British movements. Notably, on April 18, 1775, it was Warren who dispatched Paul Revere and William Dawes on their famous midnight ride to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British march toward Lexington and Concord.<br><br>Despite having little formal military training, Warren was later appointed a major general and showed immense courage by volunteering as a private soldier in the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, where he was killed in action at age 34.


'''Description:'''
|-|George Washington=
George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Tasked with fighting a superior British force, Washington formed the colonial militias into a disciplined fighting force. Despite losing more battles than he won, his resilience, strategic retreats, and crucial victories, such as the final victory at Yorktown, secured American independence.<br><br>Unanimously elected, Washington served as president from 1789 to 1797, where he implemented a strong, well-financed national government, including the creation of a national bank. His dedication to civilian control of the military, together with his voluntary retirement after two terms, helped secure the stability of American democracy.


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====Setbacks====
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====Notable NPCs====
;Sturmbannführer Heinz Müller
A charismatic and ruthless commander, Heinz Müller is a high-ranking member of the SS and a Seneschal of the Templar Order. Born into a prominent aristocratic family in Munich, Müller’s thirst for power and urge to shape the world led him down a dark path of extremism and intrigue. He orchestrated the abduction of Professor Dubois in Paris, recognizing the potential significance of his research into the Isu and the Pieces of Eden.
 
;Professor Lèo Dubois
Lèo Dubois is an esteemed scholar of ancient history at the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris. With a deep passion for uncovering the secrets of the past, the Professor has dedicated his life to studying the remnants of lost civilizations and the mysteries surrounding their existence. He caught the eye of the Templars when he published his theories about a Precursor Civilization, leading to his kidnapping in 1942.
 
====Debrief====
Despite the weariness stemming from days of grueling sessions in the Animus, the Descendants find themselves with no time to spare. With a blend of astonishment and incredulity, Ziggy uncovers traces of the Shard of Eden in the genetic memories of all the Crew’s PCs. Each character appears linked to the artifact through one of their Ancestors. Regrettably, the technician cannot process the DNA of all the characters simultaneously, requiring a few additional hours to begin narrowing down the field.
 
The first memory block displaying traces of the artifact seems to correspond to the Descendant inheriting the genetic memory of an Ancestor from the Archaic Rome Time Frame. As Ziggy autonomously processes the data of the other subjects to cross-reference them with the trace of the Shard of Eden, the technician has already prepared the Animus to launch the next Simulation.
 
It’s early morning and the sky over London is still gray above the rooftops. Ziggy appears triumphantly in the green room of the Stardust, wearing tinted shades and holding a cup of steaming coffee. He explains how his program has found not one, but many matches between the unknown Shard of Eden you lost track of during the World War II Simulation.
 
”I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before. All of you lads are connected to that specific Shard of Eden through one of your Ancestors. That’s a bit of a turn-up!” he exclaims, giving you just a few moments to contemplate the revelation. “Unfortunately, I cannot process all your DNAs at once, and it’ll take me a few more hours to start narrowing down the field if you know what I mean.” he adds, motioning for you to follow him in the Animus room.
 
”I already got one ready, though. Strangely, it’s not a more recent trace but an older one, much older indeed!” The Simulation that Ziggy has loaded may not be useful for discovering where the artifact ended up after 1943, although he assures you he is working on that. Instead, this Simulation could prove helpful in learning more about the artifact’s origins and capabilities. There was a connection between the relic shard and one of your Ancestors in 8th century BCE Rome.
 
”I bet that it costs less to visit the past using all this electronic equipment than it does to take a Roman holiday nowadays! You’re bloody lucky, lads: the Eternal City, 717 BCE. I’ve never gone so far back. Come on, your fave technician will be waiting for you in the other room, as soon as you’re ready.”
 
===The First Conspiracy===
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====Key Objectives====
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;The Flag
 
You are outside Faneuil Hall. In 1776, while the Revolution was in full swing, this area was a hotbed of Patriotic sentiment. Talks were delivered here and revolutionary banners displayed openly despite the British occupation. Alongside Samuel Adams, create a banner and unfurl it on the front of the building in defiance at British rule.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era Boston and head to Faneuil Hall.
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When the Thirteen Colonies of America were seceding from the British at the start of the revolution, it became necessary for a flag to be created to symbolize the patriot cause and rally individuals for the Revolution!<br><br>These flags were often created by local artists and revolutionary groups to reflect the locations or the key messages that they stood for. One famous example is The Moultrie Flag. Commissioned by Colonel William Moultrie in 1775 to prepare for war with Britain, it depicts a white crescent moon with the word “LIBERTY” inscribed within it on a field of navy blue.
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====Notable NPCs====
;Instructions
;Thresu, Etruscan Priest of Uni
Objective
A great public speaker and natural charmer, Thresu is one of the most prominent members of the Cult of Uni, a shadowy collective that operates throughout the Italian peninsula. The cult worships a goddess called Uni, Juno’s Etruscan counterpart, and plots to control the known world. Thresu has started infiltrating every corner of Roman, Sabine, and Latin society, even bringing some prominent pater familias, captains, and senators into his conspiracy against Romulus. By doing this, he pulls the wool over their eyes with promises of conquest and power while slowly indoctrinating them into the cult of the ancient Isu Juno.
Alongside Sons of Liberty member Samuel Adams, and the proud revolutionaries in Boston, design a banner to show your defiance of British rule.


===Of Wolves and Men===
Creating
'''Time Frame:'''
Tap on the highlighted items on the table to customize each element of your banner. \nYou can choose the slogan, emblem, pattern, and cloth.


'''Location:'''
Flying the banner
Once you're happy with your design, tap the highlighted ladder to unfurl your banner.


'''Description:'''  
;What happens
*'''Samuel Adams:''' [Start] ''Greetings friend. Make your banner then head to the ladder to unfurl it on the building.''
*'''Samuel Adams:''' [Decal chosen] ''We need a strong image that speaks to the justness of our cause..''
*'''Samuel Adams:''' [Pattern chosen] ''Remember, it is through our own hands that we make our destiny.''
*'''Samuel Adams:''' [Phrase chosen] ''Let them know it only takes a tireless minority committed to liberty.''
*'''Samuel Adams:''' [Ladder tapped] ''Shall we unfurl your creation? Look up at the front of the building.''
*'''Samuel Adams:''' [Banner shown] ''A fine creation, a banner like that will inspire all who see it!''


====Key Objectives====
;Outcome
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*Banner Created
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Your banner proudly flies over Boston and stands as a rallying symbol for the Revolution. It joins the many patriotic flags that are being created all over America to show protest and pride in the creation of a new nation.
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;Challenges
;Log
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Outside the famous Faneuil Hall I joined Patriot Samuel Adams and constructed my own revolutionary banner. Unfurling it on the front of the building I made my opposition to British rule clear.
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;Weaknesses
|-|Boats=
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;An American Navy
This area, now known as Boston Common, was public common Iand used as a training ground for Soldiers throughout the Revolution. In 1775, the British Navy controlled the Atlantic and Congress decided to create a new Continental Navy. Train alongside naval captain John Paul Jones to learn to command a ship. \n\nLook out over the docks of revolutionary era Boston and begin your naval training.


|-|2 - CONFRONT THE GUARDIAN=
;Historical details
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At the start of the American Revolution, the Royal Navy faced little opposition from the fledgling American Navy. Several colonies maintained small state navies, and in 1775 Congress authorized the creation of a Continental Navy. These forces amounted to only several dozen small vessels and a handful of frigates.\n\nOne particularly notable American naval officer of the Revolutionary War was John Paul Jones. Among several victories he was responsible for the capture of the Royal Navy frigate Serapis. He came to be regarded as the father of the American Navy due to his advocacy for and training of American Naval officers.


;Challenges
;Instructions
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Join Captain John Paul Jones to take command of a ship and complete the training exercise in the shortest time possible, demonstrating and honing your skills.


;Weaknesses
The course
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To complete the course, you must sail through all the checkpoints in the lowest time possible.\n \nYou can lower your time by sinking the other ships as you go.


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Controlling your ship
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Rotate the wheel by drawing a circle on your screen to steer the ship.\n\nDrag the sail bar up or down to control speed.


;Challenges
Firing your cannons
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Tap the cannon icons to fire from either side of your ship. \n\nAfter each volley, your cannons will be temporarily unavailable while your crew reloads; time your shots wisely.
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;Weaknesses
;What happens
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*'''Cpt. John Paul Jones:''' [Start] ''America will need a strong navy. Sail through all four checkpoints as fast as you can!''
*'''Cpt. John Paul Jones:''' [Checkpoint 1] ''Maneuverability will let you have the weather gauge. Staying upwind of your target gives you the advantage.''
*'''Cpt. John Paul Jones:''' [Checkpoint 2] ''Remember, position will be critical for you to run alongside your enemy and give them a broadside. ''
*'''Cpt. John Paul Jones:''' [Checkpoint 3] ''Pray you remember this training when you find yourself in the fray, and you will be fine.''


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;Outcome
*Naval practice complete
Congratulations, you have completed the course. The skills that you have learned today will underpin the formation of the new American navy.\n \nHopefully it will be enough to help us defend ourselves against the most powerful navy in the world.


====Setbacks====
;Log
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With the Congressional decision to create a new Continental Navy, I trained with John Paul Jones and learned to captain a ship.
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====Notable NPCs====
|-|GDT=
;Remus
;Green Dragon
Born alongside his twin brother Romulus, Remus shares a mysterious origin story shrouded in myth. In life, Remus had an undisciplined spirit, constantly challenging the status quo and questioning authority, and a deep sense of justice and a burning desire for equality, all traits that later inspired the remorseful Romulus during his reign and eventually led him to found the Shields of Mars.
The Green Dragon Tavern stands before you. In its original form, in 1775, it was used by the Sons of Liberty for their resistance activities in British-occupied Boston. Join William Bowes, a member of the Sons of Liberty, find a cipher hidden in the tavern, to decrypt an urgent secret message.\n\nEnter revolutionary era Boston and head to the famous Green Dragon Tavern.


==Chapter 2 - Science and History==
;Historical details
The Descendants have identified the Shard of Eden that they saw during the Simulation in France in 1942: the small, geometric object in Heinz Müller’s possession was the pommel of the Sword of Eden that the Shields of Mars left in the Isu Vault beneath the Temple of Laran in 717 BCE.
The Green Dragon Tavern was a popular meeting place for the Sons of Liberty, a clandestine group of Revolutionaries who worked for America's independence. Their work was kept secret through a network of supporters and through a range of spy craft during the revolution, from coded lantern signals to invisible ink and complex ciphers. \n \nAmong the most notable ciphers of the era was that developed by James Lovell, though it frequently failed in practice. Lovell's hints at the keyword were often so obscure as to be useless, as this instruction to John Adams illustrates: \"You certainly can recollect the name of that family where you and I spent our last evening together... Make regular alphabets in number equal to the first sixth part of that family name.\" Adams struggled so persistently with the cipher that he once accused Benjamin Franklin of deliberately withholding information, having simply failed to decode his letter.


Once out of the Animus, the PCs have a little time to rest and consider their discovery  before meeting with Ziggy and to plan their next moves.
;Instructions
Objective
William Bowes, member of the Sons of Liberty, is deciphering an important letter for John Adams while he is away. Find the cipher he has hidden somewhere in the tavern.


===For the Benefit of All===
Interaction
'''Location:'''
Tap on objects in the tavern to interact with them.


'''Description:'''
Eagle Vision
If you need a hint, tap the Eagle Vision button to see what you need to investigate in the room.


====Key Objectives====
;What happens
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*[Start] I need to find the hidden locked box and the key to it so I can get to the cipher. I heard him talk about paper, a painting, and the lanterns.
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*[BookcaseTappedClosed] This bookcase looks like it moves, but it's too heavy to pull. Maybe there's a secret way of opening?
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*[LanternFirst] The lanterns seems to control something in the room. I need to work out the pattern.
*[Painting] Ah, this must be a pattern to the lanterns. I should see if I can make them match.
*[LanternComplete] That opened a hidden area behind the bookcase. There is the locked box!
*[BoxNoKey] Hmm, this box is locked. There must be a key hidden somewhere.
*[FirstPaper] This scrap of a drawing seems important. I'll place it on the table over there.
*[TableMissing] I need to find some more pieces of drawing to work out what this is showing.
*[AllPaper] That looks like it's all of them. I should look at what it's made on the table.
*[TableComplete] This shows the dragon sign on the wall. I should take a closer look and see if it matches.
*[DragonComplete] This now matches the drawing. I've found a key in its mouth!
*[Key] You have aligned the section of the Green Dragon sign to match the design from the pieces of paper. This has opened a secret compartment and you have found a key.\n\nThis must be a key to the locked box that contains the cipher.
*[BoxWithKey] The key opened it and the cipher is inside. Now I can read the letter!


;Challenges
;Outcome
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*Message Deciphered
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You have successfully helped the Sons of Liberty decipher a secret message vital to the Revolution. \n\nClandestine communications are essential for effectively fighting against the British, so long as they are not too complicated to decode!
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;Weaknesses
;Log
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Alongside William Bowes, a member of the Sons of Liberty, I solved the puzzle of the Green Dragon tavern and managed to find the cipher to an urgent secret message.
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|-|2 - TAKE THE SHARD OF EDEN=
|-|Gear=
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;Minutemen
The British had left Boston by 1778, and this area of Boston Common then served as an encampment and training ground for the Patriot militias. Gather your gear and prepare to join the fight as one of the famous Minutemen.\n\nEnter revolutionary era Boston and head to the street next to the encampments on Boston Common.


;Challenges
;Historical details
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As war broke out between the American colonies and Great Britain, the Americans were forced to adjust and evolve their military. This was previously defined by informal militia but as events around Boston became more tense, many communities in Massachusetts began to create more elite regiments. \n\nTheir regiments trained more frequently and were expected to be ready quickly, “at a minute's warning...” They became known as “Minute Men.” These regiments were made of men from all economic and racial backgrounds and formed the backbone of the Revolutionary forces.\n
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;Weaknesses
;Instructions
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Objective
Colonel Bigelow commanded the Massachusetts Militia camped here. You need to collect your gear from around the camp.


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Needed gear
Check the notice board or tap the icon to see the full list of gear you need to find.


====Setbacks====
Collection
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Explore the camp and keep an eye out for highlighted objects. \n\nWhen you're close enough to a piece of gear, it will light up. Tap it to collect it.
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====Notable NPCs====
;What happens
;Dr Samuel Smith
*'''MILITIA:''' [Start] ''Thank you for answering the call of your country. Gather your seven items of gear.''
Dr Samuel Smith, a brilliant engineer, is the son of a US intelligence agent. He grew up in a household that valued discipline, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Deciding to follow his passion for space exploration, he excelled academically, earning a doctorate from MIT at a remarkably young age and getting his first job at NASA soon after.
*'''MILITIA:''' [2 collected] ''This gear will be essential. You will need to gather 5 more.''
*'''MILITIA:''' [4 collected] ''Have a spring in your step Patriot. You need to gather three more.''
*'''MILITIA:''' [6 collected] ''Have a spring in your step Patriot. You need to gather only one more.''


===Houston City Shuffle===
Equipment:
'''Location:'''
*Blanket
**Soldiers' blankets were mostly made of wool, linen, or the mixed cloth linsey-woolsey,  and came in a variety of colors and patterns. There was no official provision of blankets, and most were donated from people's own homes.
*Canteen
**A canteen - made of wood, tin, or glass - was vital for militia soldiers to carry water on the march. With a typical day's march covering 8 to 13 miles and a canteen holding just 1.4 liters, a soldier had to make that supply last the entire day unless he found a chance to refill it.
*Tricorn Hat
**Perhaps one of the most iconic and easily recognized pieces of clothing from the colonial era is the tri-corner hat, or more simply known as the tricorn. Although the style originated in Europe, it is now associated with the American Revolutionary War and the nation's fight for freedom.
*Powder Horns
**A militia soldier needed two powder horns: a large one, for the coarse powder used in the main charge in the musket, and a small one, to hold the more finely ground powder that was used in the priming pan. These were made from real horns that were often obtained from domestic cattle.
*Musket
**The most common weapon used during the American Revolution was the musket - a long smoothbore gun without grooves inside its barrel, fired from the shoulder. These weapons were slow, complicated to load and extremely inaccurate, and were normally only fired in volleys.
*Sword
**During the Revolutionary War, most infantrymen carried a hanger as a secondary weapon, a type of short sword with a blade about twenty-five inches long, designed to supplement their musket in close combat. This sword is based on the one carried by Massachusetts minute man James Taylor.
*Worm
**‘The Worm' was the name given to a corkscrew-shaped piece of metal which was used to extract any residual debris from the barrel of the soldier's musket when cleaning it. Every soldier had to carry one in order to keep the musket ready to use.


'''Description:'''
;Outcome
*READY FOR DUTY
EQUIPMENT COLLECTED


====Key Objectives====
;Log
<tabber>
I joined the famous Minutemen at the encampment on Boston Common. There, under the command of Commander Bigelow, I gathered my gear and prepared to fight for the Patriot cause.
|-|1 - ESCAPE FROM THE ABSTERGO AGENTS=
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;Challenges
|-|Lanterns=
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;A Light in the Dark
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You are opposite the house of the renowned patriot Paul Revere. In 1775, during the British occupation of Boston, this spot was a hub of revolutionary sentiment. Learn from Patriot leader Joseph Warren how to signal with lantern light, in order to warn patriots about the movements of the British troops. \n\nEnter revolutionary era Boston and head through the streets around the house of Paul Revere.
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;Weaknesses
;Historical details
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Paul Revere was a Revolutionary soldier and express rider who transported important documents and messages during the war. \n \nOn the night of April 18th, 1775, in response to a coded message delivered by the light of two lanterns in the tower of Old North church, he undertook a perilous ride to Lexington with the news that the British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march. The successful raising of the alarm proved pivotal, allowing the Revolutionary forces to prepare and to their subsequent victory at the battles at Lexington and Concord.


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;Instructions
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Objective
Joseph Warren and other revolutionary spies would send covert messages using the light and shadows cast by lanterns.


;Challenges
Aligning the shadows
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Tap on a lantern to select it, then drag anywhere on the screen to rotate the shape in front of it. \n\nAlign the shadow until it forms a recognizable image.
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;Weaknesses
;What happens
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*'''Joseph Warren:''' [1 Lantern Tap] ''Greetings Patriot, let's see if you've got what it takes to make it as a spy.''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [1 Lantern Tap p2] ''We used lanterns like this to signal to Paul Revere that the British were coming in 1775.''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [1 Lantern Tap p3] ''Patterns can be simple or more complex like these shadows. ''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [1 Lantern Solution] ''Well done. See if you can solve the others.''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [2 Lantern Tap] ''Now try this one. It's a bit more difficult than the last.''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [2 Lantern Solution] ''This sort of subterfuge is essential when conveying information without it being known. ''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [3 Lantern Tap] ''Remember, the work we do in the shadows is just as important as that on the battlefield.''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [3 Lantern Solution] ''We used lanterns like this to signal to Paul Revere that the British were coming in 1775.''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [3 Lantern Solution p2.] ''It was a simple trick, but with some fast riding it saved the day.''
*'''Joseph Warren:''' [4 Lantern Tap] ''Let's see how you handle this one. Good luck.''


</tabber>
;Outcome
*LANTERNS LIT
You have demonstrated your ingenuity and are learning the skills you would need as a spy working for the Revolution.\n\nSending messages will allow for the supporters of the Revolution to share vital information about the British plans and troop movements.


====Setbacks====
;Log
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Under the guidance of Patriot Joseph Warren I learned how to send messages with lantern light in the tradition of Paul Revere.


====Notable NPCs====
|-|Muskets=
;Anthony the Assassin
;Fighting for Freedom
Anthony, the last Assassin of a long-defunct Brotherhood cell based in Texas, is a tall and athletic man in his late forties, with a rugged appearance that makes him effortlessly blend into a number of environments. He has a strong jawline, long brown hair, and a pair of piercing dark eyes.
The British had left Boston by 1778, and this area of Boston Common then served as an encampment and training ground for the Patriot militias. Join the Militia recruits and practice using a musket for the coming battles. \n\nEnter revolutionary era Boston and head to the military training grounds.


Anthony is a double agent, working secretly for Abstergo. Yet, driven by a fervent desire for a world unburdened by the ancient feud between Assassins and Templars, he’s not loyal to the Templar cause either, and he pursues his own agenda. He has been monitoring the Crew since they landed in Houston, and plans to help them until he gains their trust and eventually exploit the secrets hidden in their genetic memories to take the Sword of Mars for himself, with which he plans to transcend the ancient feud and free the world from the factions perpetuating the clandestine conflict (this will come to pass in Chapter 3, in the Abstergo Raid! Modern Day Sequence).
;Historical details
Warfare during the Revolutionary war was defined by the musket. A complex weapon, it required loading by hand with powder, wadding, and ramrod - a slow process demanding extensive training to master. This training was also essential for developing the discipline and coordinated movement necessary for cohesion on the battlefield. \n\nThe musket's smooth, non-rifled barrel also made it highly inaccurate, meaning speed of fire mattered far more than precision. A well-trained British soldier could discharge four rounds a minute; most recruits, however, could manage only one or two, making rigorous training vital to the Revolutionary cause.


====Debrief====
;Instructions
With the precious Shard of Eden securely in their grasp, the PCs and Anthony effectively reach out to Ziggy, who promptly arranges their return to the hideout in the UK. Initially wary of the Crew’s newfound partner, Ziggy conducts a series of thorough background checks. Upon finding nothing suspicious, the technician cautiously accepts the unexpected assistance. Continuing with the mission, Ziggy utilizes his expertise to analyze the Shard of Eden and extract valuable information.
Objective
Members of the Massachusetts militia needed to learn how to use a musket by loading, aiming, and firing at the targets on the training grounds. Have a go!


”Finally! I’m gathering new data from this fragment you’ve recovered, and it’s proper incredible. I managed to locate the moment when another of your Ancestors crossed paths with the sword. That means we can skip right to that instant. Get ready, you’re going to visit Britain in the ninth Century!”
Loading
 
After each shot, you must reload. \n\nTap on the screen when the triangle touches the bar to load, then repeat to prime your musket.
===A Game of Cat and Mouse===
'''Time Frame:'''
 
'''Location:'''
 
'''Description:'''
 
====Key Objectives====
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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====Setbacks====
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====Notable NPCs====
;Niamh
Niamh of Argyll is a cunning Celtic witch-warrior from the Women of the Mist, with dark reddish hair tied back with a ribbon. She has a lunar tattoo on her forearm, a symbol of her faith in Avalon. Niamh heavily influenced the politics in Mercia, initially infiltrating the Hidden Ones to discern their objectives in Britain. She later proved her allegiance to her people by taking Excalibur from Eivor Varinsdottir. Despite this betrayal, Niamh later forged a powerful alliance between the Women of the Mist and the Hidden Ones, uniting them in a common front against the Order of the Ancients and their allies.
 
===Big Trouble in Glastonbury Abbey===
'''Time Frame:'''
 
'''Location:'''
 
'''Description:'''
 
====Key Objectives====
<tabber>
|-|1 - SURVIVE THE GLITCH=
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;Challenges
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|-|2 - ENTER THE ABBEY=
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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|-|3 - DEFEAT MORDRED=
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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</tabber>
 
====Setbacks====
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====Notable NPCs====
;‘Mordred’ - Lady Elaine Pendragon Lady Elaine Pendragon descends in direct line from Mordred, the son of King Arthur. She fights as a fully armed and armored knight, bearing the crests of her ancestor. She’s a tall woman, a born leader, capable of inciting her followers to a frenzy. Driven by a thirst for power, she is focused on obtaining the legendary sword, Excalibur, at all costs.
;Alston the Black Knight
Alston is a skilled and valiant knight. He is also Mordred’s husband, and once he joins the fray, he will fight to the death to defend her.
 
==Chapter 3 - The Sword of Kings==
The Descendants have made an important discovery: the Sword of Mars, the blade that laid the foundation of Rome, is also the legendary Excalibur. Passing through Niamh’s hands to the shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir, the “wolf-kissed” herself, who eventually hid the pommel in the abbey of Saint-Bertin, in Saint-Omer, France.
 
While the PCs absorb this newfound information, Ziggy delves into the history of the Assassins, seeking more details on Excalibur. The Arthurian Legend might hold crucial clues about the location where the rest of the sword now rests.
 
After a few days of research, Ziggy returns triumphant. “It looks like the next step is tucked away right in the DNA of one of ya. I should have thought about it from the beginning. It can’t be a bleedin’ coincidence that all the breadcrumbs we’ve gathered so far have sprouted from your pasts. Get yourselves ready, we’re off on another knight-hunting spree, but this time, we’re going back to the Victorian Era.”
 
===A Knight’s Quest===
'''Time Frame:'''
 
'''Location:'''
 
'''Description:'''
 
====Key Objectives====
<tabber>
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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|-|2 - LONDON CHASE=
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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====Setbacks====
Aiming
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To aim your musket, move your device; staying still will make the circle get smaller. \n\nYour shot will hit somewhere randomly within the circle, getting the circle to be smaller will help increase your accuracy.\n
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====Notable NPCs====
Firing
;Galahad
Tap on the screen to fire your musket.
Galahad’s real name is Chloe Taylor Cavendish, but she proudly embraces the title she earned within the esteemed ranks of the Descendants of the Round Table. Above average in height, she possesses a lithe and athletic frame, a testament to her prowess as a warrior. Her raven-black hair, flowing in glossy waves, frames a face marked by steely determination and unyielding resolve.


===The Round Table===
Targets
'''Time Frame:'''
These are the targets you need to hit, there are four of each in total.


'''Location:'''
;Outcome
*Practice Complete
**Excellent shooting [good]/Good shooting [bad]
You have completed your musket practice - one of many skills vital to master as a member of the Massachusetts Militia.


'''Description:'''
;Log
Joining the Patriot Militia recruits I practiced using a musket on targets in the Boston Common. I was commended for my shooting and my preparedness for the coming battles.


====Key Objectives====
|-|Tea=
<tabber>
;A Tea Party
|-|1 - FIGHT THE THUGS=
You are standing on the edge of the waterfront. Over the last 250 years, it has moved out, as during the Revolution it was further back. In 1773 and Boston was a powder keg of anger and revolutionary sentiment. Following a firebrand speech against the Stamp Act, join revolutionary John Spurr and throw British tea into the Harbor.\n\nEnter the docks of revolutionary era Boston and head to the waterfront.
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;Challenges
;Historical details
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The Boston Tea Party marked a critical moment in the history of the American Revolution as an act of colonial defiance against British rule.\n\nOn 16 December 1773, American colonists marched from the Old South Meeting House to Boston Harbor, where they threw 340 chests of tea owned by the British East India Company into the water, destroying them.\n \nInitially a protest against the tax on tea, levied without representation in the British Parliament, it soon came to be seen as one of the first sparks of the revolution that would engulf America.
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;Weaknesses
;Instructions
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Objective
Alongside revolutionary John Spurr, rioting during the Tea Party, throw the tea into the harbor and show your opposition to the Stamp Act.


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Throwing the tea
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Tap and hold a crate of tea on the right to pick it up, then swipe up to throw it into the water. The faster your swipe, the further it travels.


;Challenges
Score
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The closer your crate lands to the center of the target, the more points you earn. You and John Spurr, will alternate turns. He's aiming to outscore you!
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;Weaknesses
;What happens
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*'''John Spurr:''' [Before 1st throw] ''Right, let's show'em. We'll make Boston Harbor a teapot tonight!''
*'''John Spurr:''' [Before 2nd throw] ''Tis a mighty shame to waste all this tea, but we'll have no future if we don't act now.''
*'''John Spurr:''' [Before 3rd throw/Losing] ''Don't try to put the squeeze on me, buddy. I don't squeeze easily.''
*'''John Spurr:''' [Before 3rd throw/Winning] Don't be some ride grub. You still have a chance. Two crates left.''
*'''John Spurr:''' [Before 4th throw] ''We'll show that King George ain't nothing more than a clod. One crate left!''
*'''John Spurr:''' [Before 5th throw/Losing] ''You'll not make a mug of me. Watch this.''
*'''John Spurr:''' [Before 5th throw/Winning] ''Now don't you be calling me a chiseler. This is naught but skill.''
*'''John Spurr:''' [After final throw/Lost] ''Cock and pye! You have me. Fairly played, my friend.''
*'''John Spurr:''' [After final throw/Won] ''I knew your arms were light-timbered. Victory is mine!''


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;Outcome
*DEFEAT
You have lost the contest with John Spurr but your actions in the Tea Party have filled the harbor with tea.\n\nA clear message of defiance has been sent to the British. This act will prove to be a rallying cry across the whole of America.
*DRAW
You have drawn the contest with John Spurr and your actions in the Tea Party have filled the harbor with tea.\n\nA clear message of defiance has been sent to the British. This act will prove to be a rallying cry across the whole of America.
*VICTORY
You have won the contest with John Spurr and your actions in the Tea Party have filled the harbor with tea. \n\nA clear message of defiance has been sent to the British. This act will prove to be a rallying cry across the whole of America.


====Setbacks====
;Log
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With anger at the unjust Stamp Act I joined fellow revolutionary John Spurr and threw crates of British tea into the Boston harbor.
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====Notable NPCs====
|-|Tree=
;Arthur
;Liberty Tree
Arthur, real name Amelia Fairchild, embodies a unique amalgamation of wisdom, strength, and resilience. As the daughter of a British army colonel, she carries herself with a regal authority, a testament to her innate leadership qualities. In her late forties, Amelia’s silver hair frames a face marked by the passage of time, yet her demeanor exudes a timeless elegance. Her attire, both practical and refined, reflects her pragmatic approach to life.
In 1775, tensions were mounting in the city. Fiery speeches denouncing the destruction of the Liberty Tree and the Stamp Act were given at the Old South Meeting House, where you are now. Help James Otis, famous patriot orator, guide your speeches to make the hope embodied by the idea Liberty Tree flourish in the hearts of those who are listening.\n\nEnter revolutionary era Boston and look out over the Old South Meeting House.


===Abstergo Raid!===
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The Liberty tree was a famous elm tree that stood near Boston Common which became a focal point in the protest against the stamp act and British rule. In 1775, as tensions grew in the city, Loyalists felled the tree to the outrage of revolutionary supporters. The Liberty Tree became an enduring symbol for the spirit of the Revolution. \n\nThe Old South Meeting House hosted some of the most important meetings of the Revolution including angry speeches on the destruction of the Liberty Tree and the pivotal debate on British taxation which led to the Boston Tea Party.


'''Description:'''
;Instructions
Objective
James Otis gave powerful speeches at the Old South Meeting House. He sought to make the ideas of liberty grow in the people of Boston. \n\nYou need to guide these ideas and help the vision of a Liberty Tree flourish!


====Key Objectives====
Guiding the speeches

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You need to guide the beam, representing his speeches, from the glowing window of the Old South Meeting House to the Liberty Tree above it using the reflective shards.
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Adjusting the shards
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Tap a shard, then drag the slider to change the direction it reflects the beam.\n \nEvery shard must be connected in sequence for the idea of the Liberty Tree to flourish.
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;Weaknesses
Hint
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If you need a hint, tap the icon to see the sequence the shards should be in.


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*'''James Otis:''' [Start] ''From this meeting house I must ensure the Tree of Liberty flourishes. It will grow in three steps.''
*'''James Otis:''' [1st tree complete] ''Two more steps to go. This revolution is not born on the battlefield!''
*'''James Otis:''' [2nd tree complete] ''I will help them see that a man's house is his castle. One more step.''
*'''James Otis:''' [3rd tree complete] ''It is impossible for people to deny that nature grants all men a right to be free.''
*'''James Otis:''' [TreeWithoutAllShards] ''I need to connect all these ideas to galvanize the spirit of those who gather here.''


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Your words are a rousing call for independence. The Tree of Liberty grows in Boston from the ideas shared in the Old South Meeting House, stirring the hearts of people across the city.


;Weaknesses
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With James Otis I guided my ideas and made the Tree of Liberty flourish again at the Old South Meeting House.


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|-|Trial=
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You are standing near the Old State House. In 1770, the Boston Massacre resulted in the deaths of five protestors just meters from here. It was a key moment that affected the course of events. Help John Adams, Patriot leader and influential lawyer, gather evidence in order to give Captain Thomas Preston a fair trial.\n\nEnter revolutionary era Boston and head to the street next to the Old State House.


====Setbacks====
;Historical details
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The Boston massacre was a confrontation between a small contingent of British soldiers and a crowd of around 300 revolutionary supporters in which five protestors were killed and six were injured. The Boston government was determined to give the soldiers a fair trial so that there could be no grounds for retaliation from the British. \n\nJohn Adams, despite being a member of the Sons of Liberty and revolutionary supporter, defended the men at trial. The trial resulted in Thomas Preston, the senior British officer present, being acquitted after the jury was convinced he had not ordered his troops to fire. In the trial of his eight other soldiers involved six of them were acquitted while two, Matthew Kilroy and Hugh Montgomery, were found guilty on the offense of manslaughter and sentenced a reduced punishment of a branding of the thumb.
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====Notable NPCs====
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;NAME
Objective
Description
John Adams investigated the Boston Massacre, presenting evidence to defend Thomas Preston and his men. Gather then submit evidence that answers three important questions.


===Glastonbury Festival===
Examining evidence
'''Location:'''
Tap on items and witnesses around the scene to examine them. \n\nDrag on the screen to rotate items and uncover hidden clues.


'''Description:'''
Reviewing evidence
Tap the evidence icon to review your collected evidence.\n\nOnce you have collected all the available evidence you will be able to access the questions.


====Key Objectives====
Questions

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Tap the questions icon to view the three questions you must answer. \n\nTo submit evidence, tap on an empty box below the question and select the relevant item to submit.
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;Challenges
Finalizing
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Once you have submitted the required evidence for the three questions, return to the questions menu to finalize your case.
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;Weaknesses
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*'''John Adams:''' ''Thank you for your help with this endeavor. Start by gathering the evidence we need.''
Evidence:
*Injured arm
**A physician stated that British Captain Preston's arm was damaged from a woodblock thrown during the riot and that, resultantly, he was unable to fire his gun.
*Carr's testimony
**One of the victims, American rioter Patrick Carr, who died later in the care of Dr. Jon Jefferies, said that he bore the soldiers no ill will and that he was satisfied that the soldier had no malice but fired to defend himself.
*Bloodied Coal
**It seems like the Revolutionary rioters were throwing more than just snowballs. This coal has blood from a soldier on it.
*Preston's coat
**There are gunshot burns on British Captain Preston's coat. He must've narrowly missed being shot by his men.
**[Adams' comment] These gunshot marks came from behind. Preston must've stood in front of his men when they fired.
*Soldier's hat
**It seems like this British soldier must have taken quite the blow to the head.
**[Adams' comment] Seems like Kilroy took a nasty blow to the head.
*[Jane] Whitehouse's testimony
**One of the eyewitnesses to the massacre stated that she saw British Captain Preston stand in front of his men.
*Mysterious man
**Jane Whitehouse, a civilian eyewitness, reported that a man who did not look like an officer came behind the soldiers and walked backward and forward, encouraging them to fire. She was positive the man was not British Captain Preston.
*Montgomery's account
**One of the British soldiers involved in the massacre stated that they were grabbed and were directly ordered to fire.
*Kilroy's account
**British soldier Kilroy stated that the soldiers only fired when the order was given.
*'''John Adams:''' ''We've collected all of the evidence. We should now assign them to the questions.''


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*'''John Adams:''' [Question 1] ''What evidence proves Preston did not order his men to fire?''
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[Present evidence]
*'''John Adams:''' [Answer 1] ''Based on testimony and marks on Preston's coat, it's clear he stood in front at the time. Therefore, he would not have called for them to fire unless he wanted to get shot!''


;Challenges
*'''John Adams:''' [Question 2] ''What evidence proves Preston's men did not shoot with malice?''
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[Present evidence]
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*'''John Adams:''' [Answer 2] ''It's clear from the evidence that Preston's men did not shoot with malice. Kilroy had taken a substantial blow to the head and had large objects thrown at him. Even Carr said he had never seen soldiers bear half as much as those soldiers did.''


;Weaknesses
*'''John Adams:''' [Question 3] ''If not Preston, who told his men to fire?''
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[Present evidence]
*'''John Adams:''' [Answer 3] ''The real mystery then is, if not Preston, who told these men to fire? Montgomery recalled being grabbed from behind and hearing someone yell at him to fire. Miss Whitehouse saw a man in dark-colored clothing who approached the men from behind. Who it was that caused this terrible tragedy, we may never know.''


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*'''John Adams:''' [All evidence presented] ''My thanks. We have served the cause of the law and shown our convictions this day.''
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;Challenges
;Outcome
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*Verdict Reached
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You have helped John Adams gather the evidence and look at the questions central to the trial of those involved in the Boston Massacre. The pursuit of liberty under law demonstrates not just a passionate commitment to freedom but a willingness to hold all to its standards.


;Weaknesses
;Log
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After the tragic events of the Boston Massacre I helped John Adams gather evidence in order to give Captain Thomas Preston a fair trial.


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====Setbacks====
==NYC People of the Revolution==
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==What’s Next?==
Retrieving the Sword of Mars marks the climax of this Storyline, but there are a multitude of possibilities for a Reader wishing to weave it into an ongoing campaign:
*'''Wield the Sword for the Brotherhood''': The Assassins may use the Sword of Mars as a powerful tool to bolster their efforts against the Templar Order. This could lead to exciting combat scenarios as they take the battle to the Templars.
*'''Deliver the Sword to the Grandmaster''': Alternatively, the Assassins may entrust the Sword to their Grandmaster for safekeeping or strategic planning. This could set the stage for further intrigue and political maneuvering within the Assassins’ ranks.
*'''Guardians of the Sword''': The Descendants might be assigned the crucial task of finding the most secure hiding place for the Sword, becoming its guardians rather than its wielders. This could lead to a quest to discover a hidden sanctuary or a secure vault to protect the powerful artifact.
 
=Champions of Eden=
A bloody trail of investigation leads the Descendants to a disturbing discovery: someone has taken possession of a powerful artifact attributed to Seth, the Egyptian god of violence and disorder — a powerful Isu of the First Civilization. Using the Piece of Eden, the villain has brought nightmares to life, similar to those created in the past by Seth himself: creatures of shadow that inspired some of humankind’s darkest and most frightening legends. Following the trail in the modern day, the characters have the chance to use Seth’s artifacts to thwart the villain’s plan, before he can bring the “Apophis Project” to completion.
 
In Chapter 1, the Descendants investigate strange killings at an Abstergo executive’s mansion in modern day London. The examination of the crime scene takes them to the genetic memories of an Ancestor operating in 19th-century Transylvania. After reliving a deadly confrontation with a monstrous vampire, whose power seems to come from a Ring of Seth – a peculiar, rare Isu artifact – the Descendants return to their investigation in the modern day.
 
In Chapter 2 the Descendants will have to relieve the Great New Orleans Fire of 1988 and follow more clues leading to the British Museum in London.
 
From there, entering Chapter 3, the PCs will be diving once again in the past, during the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, in order to assemble the pieces of a mosaic and reveal an image of the eternal battle between Seth and Apophis, until the final confrontation with the figure who’s been pulling the threads all along.
 
==Chapter 1. Blood Prints==
Dr. Zixuan Long is an archaeologist and researcher, who boasts extensive expertise in the Pieces of Eden. Employed by Abstergo Industries, Dr. Long’s fascination with Precursor relics and artifacts led him to discover a Staff of Eden probably belonging to Seth, the Egyptian god of chaos, desert, and storms (whose Isu origins have yet to be studied in any detail). In time, his interest in Seth’s mythical figure grew into an obsession, leading him to believe he had been chosen to fulfill a prophecy, and that he would eventually sail across the sky on the Boat of the Sun of Ra to deal with Apophis, the serpent god of darkness and disorder.
 
Delving deeper into his research, Dr. Long uncovered how the Staff was directly connected to other Pieces of Eden: a set of rings bestowed upon Seth’s so-called champions. Accessing secret archives and files, he discovered that two of these rings were already in the Order’s possession, kept in the private vault of a high Templar member named Aleksandr Omovich. Dr. Long contacted Omovich to organize a meeting in his villa, with the pretext of showcasing the recently discovered Staff of Seth and illustrating its connections with the two rings in Omovich’s custody.
 
Once there, Dr. Long was able to activate a ring, and by using its powers on an assistant he brought with him, he created his own champion. The assistant underwent an illusory transformation, gained superhuman powers, and carried out a dreadful massacre under the control of the staff wielded by Dr. Long.
 
===The Mansion Massacre===
'''Location:'''
 
'''Description:'''
 
====Key Objectives====
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<tabber>
|-|1 - ENTER THE VILLA=
|-|Caesar Glover=
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Caesar was one of hundreds of sailors, White and Black, who helped the Continental Army escape from Brooklyn in 1776, enabling the rebellion to survive. Born in Africa, he was enslaved as a child and brought to North America.<br><br>Somehow, he earned his freedom, and in 1775 he joined the Revolution as part of the Marblehead regiment. This group of seamen manned the boats in the New Jersey and New York campaigns, including the famous crossing of the Delaware River. Black New Englanders like Caesar were among the Continental Army's first recruits, 150 of whom carried Washington's troops from Brooklyn Heights to Peck Slip in August 1776. The amateur military, greatly outnumbered, was badly defeated in Long Island. But they were saved by a thick fog, an early historian writing that no one in the region could remember any such weather “within the space of twenty or thirty years\". If not for the skill of mariners like Caesar, military historians agree, no more than half of the decimated rebel army would have escaped.


;Challenges
|-|Nathan Hale=
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Nathan Hale is one of the American Revolution's most famous spies and one of its earliest martyrs. Having volunteered to stay in New York after the Battle of Long Island in order to pass information to the Revolutionary cause, the 21-year-old Patriot was hanged by the occupying British government on September 22, 1776. This underscored the importance of effective espionage practices for the rebels. <br><br>Alongside George Washington's spy ring on Long Island, intelligence-gathering was far more commonly done by everyday unsung heroes of the cause. Knowledge is typically passed mouth to mouth, through both formal and informal communication networks. Waitresses overhearing conversation between officers in a tavern passed information on to rebel informants. Slaves moving goods from city to country reported on the British army's health. Families permitted to cross battlefield lines to visit relatives shared observations in conversation and correspondence.\n
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;Weaknesses
|-|Alexander Hamilton=
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Alexander Hamilton was one of George Washington's trusted advisers during the American Revolution and the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Born in 1757 in the West Indies, he was orphaned at the age of 11. His cleverness showed early, and his employers pooled their money to send him to university. Hamilton moved to New York in 1773 and began attending King's College (later Columbia University). By 1774, he was writing pro-rebel articles, and by 1775 he'd joined the volunteer militia to oppose the British. \n \nIn 1776 he formed his own artillery company, becoming a captain, before being appointed as aide-de-camp to Washington in 1777. A skilled military commander, his leadership was decisive in the Battle of Yorktown. After the war Hamilton went on to become a respected statesman, representing New York and the nation in the preservation of the principles of the revolution and formation of the new government.


|-|William Howe=
William Howe was the commander in chief of the British Army in North America (1776–78). Despite several military successes, he was unable to destroy the Continental Army and stem the American Revolution.\n \nWilliam Howe had been active in North America during the French and Indian War a few years earlier, where he earned a reputation as one of the army's most brilliant young generals. He initially captured New York in 1776 when the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Long Island and later led the campaign to capture Philadelphia. These victories were, however, not enough to defeat Washington's armies, and he resigned in 1778 to return to Britain.


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|-|Thomas Jefferson=
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Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies' break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of \"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness\".\n


;Challenges
|-|Marquis de Lafayette=
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Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolution, acting as a vital link between the American colonies and France. Inspired by the American cause of liberty, the 19-year-old defied King Louis XVI and traveled to America in 1777, volunteering to serve without pay. \n \nHe quickly formed a close bond with George Washington and was commissioned as a major general in the Continental Army. Lafayette proved his bravery and skill in battle and was wounded in action. This led him to return to France and lobby for increased military aid, successfully securing French troops and supplies for the colonies. Returning to America in 1781, he led American forces against Lord Cornwallis in Virginia, setting the stage for the decisive American-French victory at the Siege of Yorktown.
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;Weaknesses
|-|Francis Lewis=
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Francis Lewis was a Welsh-born merchant and patriot who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. As a dedicated radical in New York, he served in the Stamp Act Congress and was a member of the Committee of Sixty and the New York Provincial Congress before joining the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1779. <br><br>During the Revolutionary War, Lewis utilized his commercial experience to help secure supplies for the Continental Army, particularly through his work on the Continental Board of Admiralty. His commitment to the patriot cause came at a high personal cost. Following the Battle of Long Island in 1776, British forces destroyed his estate in Queens and imprisoned his wife. While she was later released in a prisoner exchange, the harsh conditions of her captivity severely affected her health, leading to her death in 1779. Devastated by his wife's death, Lewis subsequently retired from politics, leaving Congress in 1779 and retiring completely by 1781.


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|-|Hercules Mulligan=
Hercules Mulligan was a vital spy for the Continental Army and a dedicated patriot during the American Revolution. Raised in New York City, he was an early member of the Sons of Liberty and a close associate of Alexander Hamilton, whom he mentored and introduced to revolutionary ideals. Working as a successful tailor, Mulligan cultivated relationships with high-ranking British Officers, allowing him to gather crucial intelligence directly from the enemy. Despite the dangers of operating within British-occupied New York, he operated as a confidential correspondent for George Washington, supplying information that helped shape the war's outcome. <br><br>Mulligan is credited with saving Washington's life on two occasions by revealing plots to capture him. Even after being suspected of spying and briefly arrested, he continued his intelligence work with the help of his enslaved assistant, Cato. Following the war, Washington solidified Mulligan's reputation as a patriot by having breakfast with him shortly after the British evacuation of New York.


====Setbacks====
|-|Isaac Sears=
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Isaac Sears was the public face of the Sons of Liberty in New York City, the second and perhaps most active chapter in the colonies. He was a prosperous merchant, like so many leaders of the underground rebel group. During the mid-1700s, he made fine income as a privateer, hunting the ships of imperial rivals for the British. Only when the Sugar Act brought an end to his trade in the West Indies did the sea captain turn against Britain. During the revolution he was a member of the Committee of Sixty and was involved in raids on British troops and in the destruction of Loyalist property throughout New York City.
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====Notable NPCs====
|-|Anna Strong=
;Gavin Banks
Anna Smith Strong was the only recorded female member of the Culper Spy Ring, a secret network established to gather intelligence for General George Washington in British-occupied New York. Living in Setauket, Long Island, she utilized her position to pass messages while avoiding suspicion, partly because her relatives were Loyalists. <br><br>Strong's fame stems from the ingenious clothesline code which she used to signal Caleb Brewster, a courier who transported intelligence across the Long Island Sound. When a message was ready to be picked up, she would hang a black petticoat on her clothesline, clearly visible from across the bay. She would add a specific number of white handkerchiefs to indicate which of the six designated coves Brewster should use to meet his contact.
Gavin Banks is a former leader of the Assassin Brotherhood. Recently, he’s been stationed on the ship Altaïr II, closely monitoring global Assassin operations and maintaining active communication with cells worldwide. Banks possesses the Eagle Vision gift, although it requires concentrated effort to use. Gavin Banks is a natural born leader and a sharp-minded, skilled Assassin.
 
====Sequence Hooks====
The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in “From Dusk Till Dawn.”
 
*'''More Questions (Modern Day)''': The PCs, determined to uncover more about the events that took place at the Omovich mansion, decide to interview one of the surviving staff members, currently under surveillance at St Thomas’ Hospital. Upon interrogation, the staff member discloses that a few weeks prior, two new Pieces of Eden were delivered to Omovich on direct orders from the Chief Researcher.
*'''The Black Cross (Modern Day)''': As the PCs trail the tracks left by the killer, they encounter a formidable obstacle: the Black Cross, Juhani Otso Berg, intercepts them. This formidable adversary of the Brotherhood isn’t here to engage in combat with the Descendants. Instead, he seeks to ascertain whether they are involved in the recent massacre or not. For more information on the Black Cross, see page 48 of the Animus Handbook.
*'''London Twilight (Simulation)''': The PCs investigate the creature captured on the surveillance footage. Their quest leads them back into the Animus, transporting them to a memory block set in London, in the year 1870. Here, they are confronted by a series of gruesome murders, all attributed to a supernatural culprit. The investigation leads them to a Wallachian nobleman, but before the Brotherhood can confront him, he manages to escape (see From Dusk Till Dawn, below).
 
===From Dusk Till Dawn===
'''Time Frame:'''
 
'''Location:'''
 
'''Description:'''
 
 
====Key Objectives====
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|-|1 - REACH THE CREATURE’S CARRIAGE=
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
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|-|George Washington=
George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Tasked with fighting a superior British force, Washington formed the colonial militias into a disciplined fighting force. Despite losing more battles than he won, his resilience, strategic retreats, and crucial victories, such as the final victory at Yorktown, secured American independence. \n \nUnanimously elected, Washington served as president from 1789 to 1797, where he implemented a strong, well-financed national government, including the creation of a national bank. His dedication to civilian control of the military, together with his voluntary retirement after two terms, helped secure the stability of American democracy.
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====Setbacks====
==NYC Mem==
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====Sequence Hooks====
The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in “The Wolf Among Us.”
 
*'''Dracula’s Origins (Simulation)''': The Witnesses, having retrieved the ring from the vanquished creature, scour his castle for clues. Despite the continued presence of the nobleman’s loyal servants, the castle’s halls reveal a treasure trove of secrets. Amidst ancient tapestries and well-preserved diaries, the Witnesses unearth vital information: Vlad III, the Voivode of Wallachia, received a ring from a mysterious figure. This ring bestowed upon him otherworldly powers to fight the Ottomans.
*'''Erudito (Modern Day)''': A contact from Erudito, an organization renowned for their expertise in knowledge and secrets (see page 56 of Assassin’s Creed - Animus Handbook), reaches out to the PCs. This contact offers valuable information regarding the recent events at the Omovich mansion. However, Erudito’s assistance comes at a price – they demand that the Assassins undertake a mission on their behalf in exchange for their aid.<br><br>If the Crew accepts this deal, they will be granted access to a video showing the activities at the mansion two weeks ago. In the footage, an unknown individual wielding an Egyptian staff is observed bestowing a mysterious ring upon a supplicant. The recipient willingly dons the ring, after which he seemingly undergoes a transformation into a vampire!
*'''Investigation (Modern Day)''': The PCs, determined to track the vampire, hack the extensive network of surveillance cameras scattered throughout the streets of London, or interrogate the various characters who were present in the area on the evening of the massacre. As they follow these breadcrumbs of evidence, the Descendants eventually piece together a trail leading them closer to the creature’s hidden lair.
 
===The Wolf Among Us===
'''Location:'''
 
'''Description:'''
 
====Key Objectives====
<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|1 - LOOKING FOR CLUES=
|-|Birch=
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You are at Fraunces Tavern. In 1783, as the war came to an end, a joint British and American commission overseen by Brigadier General Birch convened here to review the claims of Black Loyalist ex-slaves seeking freedom and evacuation with the British Army. Boston King was one of these ex slaves. In this memory he presents his case to the panel to obtain a certificate of freedom.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head from City Hall towards Fraunces Tavern.


;Challenges
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In 1783, as the British prepared to evacuate New York at the end of the Revolutionary War, the city became the site of a tense and historic reckoning. During the conflict, British commanders had promised freedom to enslaved people who escaped Patriot owners and joined their lines, and thousands sought refuge in British occupied New York. <br><br>When peace was declared, American officials demanded the return of formerly enslaved people under the terms of the Treaty of Paris. To address the crisis, British authorities convened hearings at Fraunces Tavern, overseen by Brigadier General Samuel Birch. There, formerly enslaved Black Loyalists petitioned to prove they had served the British cause and were entitled to evacuation. These proceedings, later called the Birch trials, required testimony about military service and escape. Those who qualified had their names entered into what became known as the Book of Negroes and were granted passage to Nova Scotia and other parts of the British Empire. <br><br>More than 3,000 ultimately departed New York under British protection. For many, the evacuation marked the beginning of a new and uncertain chapter, but it also represented one of the earliest large scale emancipations in American history, unfolding in the final days of British rule in the city.
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;Weaknesses
;Instructions
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Objective
During the Birch Trials, the board evaluated the case for emancipation of ex-slaves. <br><br>Present Boston King's case by showing the needed evidence


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The officer will ask you questions. You need to provide the right piece of evidence to answer him.


;Challenges
Presenting Evidence
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*'''British Officer:''' [start] ''Good day, Boston King. I hope you are keeping well in these trying times. These trials are intended to enable us to demonstrate your suitability to receive a Certificate of Freedom. The certificate will give you passage to Nova Scotia and a new life. There are three questions to address. Let us begin.''
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Evidence:
*Pay Records
**[Details] I managed to keep hold of my pay records despite the chaos of the war. Hopefully this will help.\n-\nCharles Town, the 1st Day of August, 1782 Received of the Paymaster of His Majesty's Forces, the sum of Eight Shillings, being one week's pay for Boston King, a Negro man employed with the troops in military duty and camp service. \nThe said Boston King having come within the British Lines and since served with the Army, is to receive the above allowance, or the equivalent in provisions, clothing, or other necessaries, as available. \nSigned, Deputy Paymaster\n
**[Boston King comment] These are my pay records from the army.
*Letter from Captain Grey
**[Details] I was given this letter from Captain Grey who I served under in the New York Volunteers.\n-\nI do hereby certify that Boston King, a Negro man, having formerly come within the British Lines in South Carolina, hath for some time served with me in the New York Volunteers, and hath conducted himself with fidelity and good behavior. \nGiven under my hand this fifteenth day of October, 1783. \nCaptain Grey, New York Volunteers\n
**[Boston King comment] I was given this letter from Captain Grey.
*A Herbal Remedy
**[Details] Using powdered yarrow root to help cuts and wounds heal was something that my mother taught me. She was so knowledgeable about herbal remedies having learned from the Native Americans in South Carolina. <br><br>Her literacy and love of learning have been a constant inspiration and I hope one day to be able to write an account of my life.
**[Boston King comment] I carried herbal remedies like this throughout the war.
*My British Uniform
**[Details] Though I started out as a servant to the British officers it wasn't long before I found myself in the uniform of the brave New York Volunteers. <br><br>As a former slave, I was often assigned the most dangerous missions. It was in 1781 when I was sent alone to gather reinforcements when my battalion was under siege at Nelson's Ferry. I narrowly avoided capture and returned to a hero's welcome.
**[Boston King comment] This is my uniform from the New York Volunteer British regiment.
*Dunmore's Proclamation
**[Details] Dunmore's Proclamation promises me freedom in exchange for the service that I have given as a Loyalist.<br><br>I was a young man when Loyalist forces seized Charlestown in May 1780 and I determined to throw myself into the hands of the English. They received me readily, and I began to feel the happiness of liberty. The impact of the Proclamation has been huge, 500 slaves left the day it was made and over 5,000 have since done so.
**[Boston King comment] Dunmore's Proclamation promises me my freedom.
*My Carpenters Tools
**[Details] I was 16 years old when I first apprenticed to a carpenter. He treated me very cruelly, and I was subject to frequent beating whenever a tool was misplaced. I was fortunate that my previous owner heard of my hardships and came to speak to him about my treatment.<br><br>The skills I learned there, no matter how unpleasantly, have enabled me to work for the British and the cause of my own Liberty\n
**[Boston King comment] These are the tools I used when I was a slave.


====Setbacks====
*'''British Officer:''' [1st question] ''What proof can you bring that you were in His Majesty's Service or Loyal to the Crown and its officers?''
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*'''British Officer:''' [1st answer] ''Very good. Your service in the British Army is ample evidence.''
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*'''British Officer:''' [2nd question] ''Have you evidence to confirm your arrival at his Majesty's garrison prior to November, 1782?''
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*'''British Officer:''' [2nd answer] ''Yes, that pay record demonstrates when you were serving.''
*'''British Officer:''' [3rd question] ''Can you show that you are not known to be a man of bad behavior?''
*'''British Officer:''' [3rd answer] ''Captain Grey clearly declares you of good character.''


==Chapter 2. Painted in History==
*'''British Officer:''' [Some wrong] ''I think that's just enough evidence to get that certificate.''
With the assistance of their Assassin cell, the Descendants have uncovered that the ring found on the werewolf’s body matches with the genetic memory of a member of the New Orleans Brotherhood from the 1700s. The field technician has narrowed the search for points of contact with the Isu artifact to the year 1788. Beginning from this point, the Descendants can enter the Animus, explore the events of that era, and gather sufficient clues to guide them in the modern day. Their pursuit leads them to track down one of the Rings of Seth to the British Museum in London.
*'''British Officer:''' [All correct] ''Congratulations Sir. Your service qualifies you for a Certificate of Freedom.''


====Sequence Hooks====
;Outcome
The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in “Painted in History.”
*Certificate of Freedom
*'''Swamps and Whispers (Simulation).''' Reports of a mysterious predator terrorizing livestock at night and grisly murders in the swamps of New Orleans have reached the Brotherhood’s ears. A Voodoo Queen is spreading rumors about the presence of a Rougarou in the bayou – a creature that is part-human, part-wolf, and said to be the eternal guardian of an ancient Voodoo circle constructed from the bones of a demon. This circle is rumored to be hidden beneath the lands of the old natives. The Brotherhood must delve into the origins of these legends and ascertain whether an authentic Isu artifact is involved in the recent events.
In September 1783, Boston King was declared free and forever emancipated by order of Sir Guy Carleton. He was permitted to depart with the Black Loyalists for Nova Scotia.  
*'''Before They Are Hanged (Simulation).''' New Orleans residents are in a frenzy over the “monster of the bayou,” accusing anyone without an alibi or strong community ties of being responsible for the night’s massacre. Spanish Governor Esteban Miro and his soldiers exacerbate the situation by carrying out summary executions of the accused in an effort to maintain calm. As a result, one or more of the Brotherhood’s most trusted allies are on the brink of being hanged. The Witnesses must intervene to help them escape and uncover the true culprit behind the deaths.
*'''Templar Investigations (Simulation)'''. The Brotherhood is probing the suspected Templar ties of Don Vicente Jose Nunez, paymaster of the city army in New Orleans. Yet, for the third time in succession, their subject of interest has been discovered deceased before they could initiate interrogation. It appears that another party is swiftly eliminating Templar affiliates before the Brotherhood can act.


===Howling at the Fire===
;Log
'''Time Frame:'''
I presented my case to the Birch trials panel at Fraunces Tavern.\nI obtained a certificate of freedom and was able to leave with the evacuating British.


'''Location:'''
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;Defending the Hudson
Near this spot, in 1776 the Battery fortifications overlooked the Hudson. At the time, American forces had taken control of New York, and the British Navy blockaded the harbor. Join the soldiers at the Battery under the command of Rufus Putnam, man the cannon, and do what you can to stop the British ships coming up the river. <br><br>Enter the revolutionary era Battery fort and take up your position at a cannon.


'''Description:'''
;Historical details
By the summer of 1776, revolutionary forces controlled Manhattan, but the harbor told a different story. Hundreds of British ships filled New York Harbor, carrying tens of thousands of soldiers in the largest amphibious invasion of the eighteenth century. <br><br>General George Washington had cannons dragged into position near here to stop the British ships. On October 17, lookouts spotted HMS Phoenix and HMS Rose pushing up the Hudson. American batteries opened fire, but the ships broke through with little damage. Panic spread across the city, and Washington's supply and communication lines were suddenly exposed. The Revolution in New York began not with victory, but with uncertainty and fear, as the city became the central battleground of the war.


====Key Objectives====
;Instructions
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Objective
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Under the command of Rufus Putnam, you must man a cannon at the Battery and shoot the British ships as they attempt to sail up the Hudson River.
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Aiming and Firing
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Drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to aim the cannon.<br><br>Tap the fire button to fire.
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Reloading
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After each shot, you must reload. Tap on the screen when the triangle touches the bar to load, then repeat to ram and prime the cannon.
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;What happens
*'''Rufus Putnam:''' [Start] ''Stand and ready your guns. The Phoenix will come from the left!''
*'''Rufus Putnam:''' [first shot] ''If they get past our fortifications, they will be able to cut our supply and communication lines.''
*'''Rufus Putnam:''' [first reload] ''Take your time and make the shots count. America is watching your aim!''
*'''Rufus Putnam:''' [second ship] ''Look to your left, there is the Rose. Focus on her and aim for the waterline!''
*'''Rufus Putnam:''' [third ship] ''There is another on the left! We're cutting them up, but I'm not sure it's going to be enough.''
*'''Rufus Putnam:''' [ships out of view] ''Good shooting. Hopefully the batteries further upriver will be able to finish the job.''


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*Hudson Breached!
Despite your efforts, the British ships have broken through and sailed up the Hudson. The batteries further up the river will have to stop them now.


;Challenges
;Log
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At the Battery I took control of a cannon and tried to stop the British ships coming up the river.\nDespite my best efforts and some good shooting I couldn't stop the British Navy.
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;Weaknesses
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;Colonial House
Not far from here, in 1781, British officers were billeted in the grand houses lining Broadway during the occupation of New York. Join Washington's Culper Spy Ring and use your role working in one of these houses to secretly gather information that could help the war.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head down revolutionary era Broadway towards a British occupied house.


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;Historical details
Between 1776 and 1783 New York became a center of espionage! The most famous American spy network, known as the Culper Ring, reported directly to George Washington and relied on informants across the region.  British officers were often billeted in private homes, living alongside civilian families, which blurred the line between public war and private life. While American men such as the merchant and tailor Hercules Mulligan played important roles, much of the intelligence gathering depended on women, both free and enslaved, whose daily work allowed them to move through the city with less suspicion. <br><br>Domestic labor placed women in kitchens, parlors, markets, and streets where British officers spoke openly. They could observe troop movements, overhear conversations, and quietly pass along information through coded messages and trusted couriers. In a city filled with checkpoints and patrols, ordinary routines became acts of resistance. In occupied New York, intelligence gathered inside homes and boarding houses helped shape Washington's decisions and influence the course of the war.


====Setbacks====
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Objective
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Agent 355, a member of Washington's Culper Ring, secretly gathered information on the British for the Revolution. <br><br>Search through the house and carefully gather important military intelligence from amongst the soldiers' items.
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====Sequence Hooks====
Detection
The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in “Hackney Diamonds.”
Your presence must go unnoticed. Avoid creaky floorboards and don't spend too long in the room, or suspicion will grow.\nWatch the suspicion indicator on your screen. If it fills up, it will be too dangerous to continue and the mission will end.


*'''Present-day New Orleans (Modern Day).''' The PCs journey to New Orleans to witness the Hopewell mound’s petroglyphs firsthand. Upon arrival, they may locate the site within a nature reserve or be directed to a local museum dedicated to preserving such relics and paintings. While exploring, they may uncover numerous references to ancient Egyptian culture, sparking their curiosity and prompting a return visit to the British Museum in London for further investigation.
Crucial Intel
Tap on highlighted items around the room to inspect them.<br><br>Review the information and only take relevant intel as each piece you take will raise your suspicion meter.


*'''Visiting Hours (Modern Day).''' The PCs visit the British Museum to inspect it firsthand: they scrutinize the sarcophagus and ring up close, survey CCTV cameras, identify access points into the building, and note other security devices. Additionally, they may attempt to stealthily infiltrate the administrative offices to search for the list of security guards, examine duty rotas, and assess security systems.
;What happens
Items:
*Fuel request
This letter details the problems of getting suitable firewood. Soldiers sent out of the city to source it were ambushed by revolutionary troops. The letter contains a request to requisition additional supplies for the stores as the weather grows colder.<br><br>This is proof of the effectiveness of our current strategy.
*Troop distribution
This is a dispatch detailing the movement of several hundred soldiers from the city to the Caribbean to deal with unrest there. <br><br>The weakening of the defenses in New York could prove essential intelligence for General Washington and his aim of retaking the city.
*Pass to New York
This is an official military pass granting the bearer the ability to leave the city and travel through the checkpoints in the surrounding area. <br><br>With the city under the control of the British Army, all movement of people in and out is carefully controlled - this could be a great help to our spies in the city.
*Map of Westpoint
This is a military plan of our defenses at West Point. It shows the defenses and the chain used to obstruct British navigation of the Hudson. <br><br>This may be normal planning, but it could also signal that General Washington is correct and the British do plan to attack!
*Rivingtons paper
Ha, it's not surprising that they are reading the Royal Gazette. <br><br>Rivington is nothing more than the King's mouthpiece and I'm sure these soldiers lap up his lies.
*A shopping list
Tobacco, soap, leather blacking, claret, new stockings... <br><br>This is nothing more than the shopping list of one of the officers. We'll not gain any insights from this.
*A letter home
I hope the house is faring well. Please send my kind respects to my loving Wife & Child and all Enquiring friends... <br><br>A letter home from one of the officers here will not help us. I hope he can deliver it in person when he departs!


*'''Different Monsters (Simulation).''' The PCs’ technician discovers records of another close encounter with a werewolf in the Brotherhood database. Although incomplete and cryptic, the entry includes a DNA sample. Intrigued, the PCs enter a simulation that transports them back to ancient times, to the lands that gave rise to the Roman Kingdom. They venture into the swamps surrounding Rome and discover an Isu Vault hidden among the murky waters. Within the vault, they encounter a bloodthirsty lycanthrope, adding a thrilling and perilous twist to their journey. Eventually, they realize the Piece of Eden that transformed the werewolf in this case has nothing to do with the Rings of Seth they are looking for.
*'''Muffled British Officers:''' [QuarterDetection] ''... well personally I don't think they have much of a chance. They're farmers, not soldiers ...''
*'''Muffled British Officers:''' [HalfDetection] ''... it's not really about Liberty, it's simply the question whether the colonies shall or shall not be subject to the legislature of Great Britain ...''
*'''Muffled British Officers:''' [ThreeQuarterDetection] ''... it's a tragedy that we must sacrifice so many brave lives, in order to put an end to such an unnatural rebellion ...''


===Hackney Diamonds===
*'''Muffled British Officers:''' [Noise 1] ''What was that?''
'''Location:'''
*'''Muffled British Officers:''' [Noise 2] ''Did you hear something?''
*'''Muffled British Officers:''' [Noise 3] ''My ears must be playing tricks on me.''


'''Description:'''  
*'''Agent 355:''' [Start] ''I'm going to need to be as silent as the grave or I might just end up in one.''
*'''Agent 355:''' [Floorboard] ''I need to watch out for creaky floorboards!''
*'''Agent 355:''' [useless intel] ''I'm not sure this is going to help us win the war.''
*'''Agent 355:''' [Good intel] ''That's exactly what we need. With this Washington will be able to outwit them all.''
*'''Agent 355:''' [end] ''I can't risk anything more, or they are sure to find me.''
*'''Agent 355:''' [End all gathered] ''I think I've found everything of use!''


====Key Objectives====
;Outcome
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*Intel Gathered
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This is the intel vital for the revolutionary cause. Gathered from under the noses of the British Officers.
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;Challenges
;Log
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Working for Washington's Culper Spy Ring I used my role working in one of these houses to secretly gather information that could help the Revolution.
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;Weaknesses
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;Escaping Brooklyn
The remnants of Washington's forces landed near here in 1776, after a devastating defeat on Long Island, having evaded the British navy and escaped under the cover of darkness. Crew a ship carrying Caesar Glover and his soldiers, in order to help them evacuate before it is too late.<br><br>Enter the docks of revolutionary era New York to guide the ship back to harbor.


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In August 1776, nearly 9,000 soldiers evacuated Manhattan in small boats. The Revolution had nearly collapsed. British forces overwhelmed the Continental Army on Long Island in the largest battle of the war. By August 29, George Washington and thousands of soldiers were trapped in Brooklyn, pinned against the East River with the Royal Navy blocking escape. If the army were captured, the rebellion might end before it had truly begun. <br><br>As night fell, a daring plan took shape. Under cover of darkness and aided by a thick fog that rolled in before dawn, soldiers began evacuating across the river in small boats. Experienced mariners from the region, including White, Black, and Native seafarers, quietly ferried troops to Manhattan while British warships sat unaware in the harbor. All night long, men, horses, and supplies crossed the water in near silence. <br><br>By morning, thousands of soldiers had escaped without detection. It was not a battlefield victory, but it was decisive. The survival of Washington's army ensured that the Revolution would continue, and New York became the setting for one of the war's most dramatic escapes.


;Challenges
;Instructions
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The Continental Army and Caesar Glover escaped Brooklyn. <br><br>Navigate to the highlighted area on the Manhattan docks without being detected.


;Weaknesses
Steer the ship by drawing a circle on your screen to rotate the wheel. Drag the sail bar up or down to control speed.
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Detection 

On the left of your screen is a detection meter that will begin to fill if you are spotted. <br><br>Avoid detection by the British ships by steering away from their search lights or by hiding in the clouds of fog.


====Setbacks====
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*'''Caesar Glover:''' [Start] ''Take the utmost care. If the British see us, they will be on us in a moment. We will need both our wits and bravery to make it over. Good luck.''
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*'''Caesar Glover:''' [quarterProgress] ''We are fortunate that it is so dark. The British can scarcely discern a man at six yards distance tonight.''
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*'''Caesar Glover:''' [halfProgress] ''If this fog lifts, we are done for sure. We will have to trust in fate.''
*'''Caesar Glover:''' [threequarterProgress] ''We are almost there! Hold fast!''


==Chapter 3. Rest in Pieces==
*'''Caesar Glover:''' [DetectionEnd] ''Watch out! That's a British ship! We'll have to retreat and try again.''
Back at the cell’s hideout, the Descendants are greeted by Gavin Banks, who congratulates them on the successful recovery of the third piece of what he calls the “Rings of Seth”. Meanwhile, the technician meticulously examines the new artifact, cross-referencing it with the Brotherhood’s database to identify any additional connections between these Rings and the Assassins of the past.
*'''Caesar Glover:''' [RockEnd] ''Watch out! That will sink us!''
*'''Caesar Glover:''' [SuccessEnd] ''We made it! Well done. I thought I was done for sure.''


According to Banks, if the vampire was at the British Museum, this Zixuan Long surely knows something more than the Brotherhood, yet not so much as to have an insurmountable advantage. To maintain equilibrium or regain lost ground, the Assassins must act swiftly.
;Outcome
*Escape successful!
You crossed the East River and avoided detection by British ships. You were fortunate that it was so dark and full of fog or you were sure to have been seen!<br><br>Congratulations on successfully evacuating from Brooklyn. It was a desperate moment for the Revolution


The technician eventually discovers a match: the Ring of Seth recovered at the museum (also known as the Ring of Sand) has come into contact with members of the Brotherhood back in 1923, in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings – the same location where the sarcophagus was reportedly unearthed in 1932.
;Log
I screwed a ship past the British blockade and helped Caesar Glover evacuate before it was too late.


Gavin Banks urges the Descendants to return to the Animus promptly. This might offer them an opportunity to gain an advantage over Dr. Long.
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;Fire Suspects
In 1783, with the British still in control of New York, Sir Guy Carleton commissioned an investigation into the causes of the devastating fire of 1776. The inquiry brought officers to this very spot you are now standing on to question those present at the time. Speak to people present at the time of the fire, help prepare an investigation, and accuse someone of being the cause.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York that were destroyed by the fire and begin questioning the suspects.


====Sequence Hooks====
;Historical details
The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in “the Great Egyptian Discovery.”
On September 20, 1776, just days after British forces captured New York, a massive fire broke out and spread rapidly across lower Manhattan. Fueled by wooden buildings and strong winds, the flames destroyed nearly one fifth of the city. Churches, homes, warehouses, and vital infrastructure were reduced to ashes. <br><br>As autumn approached, thousands of residents including Loyalists, British soldiers, formerly enslaved people seeking refuge, and civilians caught between loyalties were left homeless. Much of the city became a patchwork of tents and temporary shelters, reshaping life in British occupied New York for the rest of the war. Suspicion quickly followed. British authorities arrested several individuals, accusing revolutionaries of setting the blaze to sabotage the occupation. <br><br>In 1783, just weeks before evacuating the city, Commander in Chief Sir Guy Carleton ordered another investigation. Officials reported possible incendiary evidence and conflicting eyewitness testimony, but no definitive cause was proven. Historians continue to debate whether the fire was accidental or deliberate. The Great Fire of 1776 remains one of the most destructive disasters in New York's history and a stark reminder that the Revolution unfolded not only in battles, but in a city divided by fear and uncertainty.


*'''Mysterious Origins (Modern Day).''' The sarcophagus and the ring contained within it were loaned a few months ago to the British Museum from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. However, from both publicly available and hacked data, there appears to be no record of the site where the sarcophagus was found. Lumped together with Tutankhamun’s latest collection of relics, it is plausible that the discovery was made in the 1920s; the accompanying documentation might still physically exist in the offices of the Cairo Museum – or perhaps someone has kept the site secret on purpose. Either way, a visit to Cairo could serve the Brotherhood well.
;Instructions
Objective
You must investigate and decide upon who caused the great fire of New York for the Carleton Commission. Do this by questioning three key suspects.


*'''Spies in Cairo (Simulation).''' The Brotherhood has detected peculiar activities involving a Templar seneschal, Lord Carnarvon, who hastily departed for Cairo aboard a private plane, accompanied by a sizable contingent of Templar agents. It appears that significant developments are underway in Egypt. The Witnesses have been tasked with promptly reaching the Egyptian capital to track down the Templars. Their mission there is to spy on Lord Carnarvon, gathering intelligence on his activities and intentions, and intervening only if deemed essential.
Talking
The key suspects are: British General William Howe, American General George Washington, and New York fire chief John Baltus Dash.<br><br>Tap on them to ask questions and learn about the fire.


*'''Medjay Guardians (Simulation).''' As the Witnesses make their journey towards the Valley of the Kings, they encounter a band of medjays on horseback, donned in black robes and heavily armed. The medjays confront the Assassins, delivering a stern warning: “None shall pass into the sacred confines of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb. None shall uncover what lies hidden beneath its ancient stones.”
New information
Each new piece of information unlocks further lines of questioning.


===The Great Egyptian Discovery===
Notes
'''Time Frame:'''
Tap the notes icon at any time to re-examine any of the suspects' answers.


'''Location:'''
Accusing
When you feel you have enough information to make a conclusion you can accuse one of the suspects of causing the fire by tapping on them and selecting 'Accuse'.


'''Description:'''  
;What happens
*'''Player:''' ''Tell me about yourself, Mr Dash.''
*'''John Baltus Dash:''' ''I'm John Baltus Dash, a veteran firefighter. I worked to protect the city during the fire. I managed to protect much of the city from the fire, including St Paul's.''


====Key Objectives====
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about Howe?''
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*'''John Baltus Dash:''' ''His men often act like drunken louts. I've seen badly attended cook fires that got out of control.''
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;Challenges
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about Washington?''
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*'''John Baltus Dash:''' ''I heard that Washington was talking about how he wanted the city to burn down.''
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;Weaknesses
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about the buildings that were destroyed?''
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*'''John Baltus Dash:''' ''The British soldiers helped take out some buildings to stop the spread of the fire. Without that I think the other half of the city would be gone.''
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*'''Player:''' ''What do you know about the incendiaries that were found?''
*'''John Baltus Dash:''' ''There were incendiaries scattered all over. Whoever did this wanted to start the fire in multiple spots at once.''


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*'''Player:''' ''How do you explain your hidden stash of valuables?''
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*'''John Baltus Dash:''' ''Of course I knew the fire was coming. The whole place is a tinderbox. Why wouldn't I hide my valuables?''


;Challenges
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;Weaknesses
*'''Player:''' ''Tell me about yourself, Mr Howe.''
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*'''William Howe:''' ''I'm William Howe, a British general. I am the commander-in-chief of the British Army in North America in charge of New York.''


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*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about Dash?''
*'''William Howe:''' ''I saw him burying his valuables before the fires even broke out. It's very suspicious, like he knew the fire was coming, but he didn't warn anyone.''


====Setbacks====
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about Washington?''
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*'''William Howe:''' ''That man was definitely up to something. He had all the bells removed from the city. It meant that when the fire broke out, my men weren't alerted until later. I think he planned it!''
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====Sequence Hooks====
*'''Player:''' ''What do you know about the badly attended cook fires?''
The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in “Fulfill Your Destiny.”
*'''William Howe:''' ''My men's training is exceptional, and they are the finest infantry in the world. Sometimes they like to drink and rough house. It's not caused any real issues before.''
*'''A Spanner in the Works (Modern Day):''' Following the PCs’ intrusion, Abstergo intervenes to stop them before they can reach the Valley of the Kings. While the Descendants head to Heathrow to catch their flight, a group of Abstergo agents, led by the formidable Black Cross, Juhani Otso Berg (see the Black Cross Sequence Hook, on page 97), intercepts them. The Descendants find themselves vastly outnumbered and outgunned. Their only viable option is to make a swift escape, utilizing every resource and skill at their disposal.
*'''Fragile Alliance (Modern Day):''' At the last moment, the Black Cross recognizes the urgency of stopping Dr. Long. He approaches the Descendants with an offer – a temporary alliance to stop Long’s plans. With his assistance, the PCs will have a smoother journey to Luxor in Egypt, significantly reducing the risk of encountering further problems with Abstergo. However, this offer is not without its own set of risks.


===Fulfill your Destiny===
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about the plundering that took place?''
'''Location:'''
*'''William Howe:''' ''That's a serious accusation. I sincerely hope you have substantial evidence of my men doing such a thing. Before you continue to repeat those rumors.''


'''Description:'''


====Key Objectives====
*'''Player:''' ''Tell me about yourself, Mr Washington.''
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*'''George Washington:''' ''I'm George Washington, the commander of the Continental Army.''
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;Challenges
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about Dash?''
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*'''George Washington:''' ''All the water buckets had their handles cut off. Shoddy handling and protecting of his equipment. What is he playing at?''
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;Weaknesses
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about Howe?''
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*'''George Washington:''' ''His men were plundering houses the flames hadn't even reached yet! Not to mention the amount of patriots they've arrested under the guise of this \"fire\". Clearly they did this to line their own pockets and lower our numbers.''


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*'''Player:''' ''How do you feel about the fire?''
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*'''George Washington:''' ''I don't deny that I am pleased the city has burnt down. The loyalists have done us a great service; however, it was not me that did it.''


;Challenges
*'''Player:''' ''What do you know about the church bells that were removed?''
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*'''George Washington:''' ''Yes, I had the bells moved to be melted down into cannons. But that was planned months ago; it has nothing to do with the fires.''
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;Weaknesses
*'''Player:''' ''What do you think about the buildings that were destroyed?''
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*'''George Washington:''' ''Those loyalists were smashing perfectly good houses to bits. The flames weren't anywhere near them!''
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;Outcome
*Accused: John Baltus Dash
You have accused the Fire Chief of starting the fire. He buried his own valuables before the fire broke out, suggesting he knew what was coming, and, despite being a known loyalist, he didn't inform the British. His behavior is suspicious, but the evidence is circumstantial and not conclusive.
*Accused: General William Howe
You have accused the British forces of causing the fire, either through malice or incompetence. While British troops were seen looting buildings and numerous Revolutionary supporters were later arrested, the evidence against them remains circumstantial and inconclusive.
*Accused: General George Washington
You have accused the Revolutionary forces of being involved in deliberately starting the fire. General Washington's outspoken desire to deny the British the city, the presence of unexploded incendiaries, and the removal of church bells by American soldiers all point to planned sabotage - but the evidence remains circumstantial and inconclusive.


====Setbacks====
;Log
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I spoke to people involved in the Great Fire of 1776. I successfully assisted with the investigation into the cause but could not conclusively identify the cause.
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==What’s Next?==
|-|Lewis=
Becoming Seth’s champions mark the climax of this Storyline, but there are a multitude of possibilities for a Reader wishing to explore different endings and developments:
;Supplying the Revolution
*'''The Great Dark''': Seth intends to activate the Apophis Project, a cataclysmic Isu plan that threatens to destroy humanity. He seeks to use his champions to activate it and ascend to rulership over the remnants of civilization.
In 1776, the large houses here along Broadway were used as locations to plan how to get supplies across the Atlantic. American forces were experiencing significant supply issues that threatened the course of the Revolution. With battles against British forces imminent and gunpowder supplies running low, work with Francis Lewis to plot a safe route.<br><br>Enter the docks of revolutionary era New York to begin planning the shipping route.<br><br>This memory has been created in partnership with the Welsh Government.
*'''The Human-Isu War''': Apophis was an Isu who underwent gruesome experiments during the Human-Isu war to become an unstoppable weapon. Now, he teeters on the brink of freedom. Who will release him? Could it be the Isu Ra, who has managed to survive throughout the ages?
*'''God save the Queen''': The Apophis Project takes on the form of a mechanism that allows an Isu’s resurrection from the darkness of the Grey. This narrative could be connected to the plot of “Lost in Time,” introducing an additional layer to that storyline (see page 134).
*'''Nothing is True''': The modern day Sequences are nothing more than simulations. The actual date is 2055, in a world where the Apophis Project has transformed most of humanity into abominable creatures. The PCs are descendants of their 2016 counterparts and must embark on a quest to find the Rings of Seth and reverse the change wrought by the Apophis Project.


=Lost in Time=
;Historical details
In Chapter 1, the adventure begins with the kidnapping of Regina Davies, a young actress whose DNA plays a key role in her captors’ plan. Regina is then trapped within a Simulation by a powerful, unknown enemy. The Descendants must infiltrate a cutting-edge facility and employ unique technology to enter the Animus as Echoes in order to save the girl.
The Revolution was almost lost, not with a grand battle or cunning act of espionage, but with a shortage of supplies. When George Washington took command in 1775, he discovered the evolutionary army had a critical shortage of supplies. The shortages included food, clothing, and weaponry, however the most critical was with Gunpowder. With only 38 barrels of gunpowder, equivalent to just nine rounds per soldier, in the stores they were almost unable to fight the British. <br><br>America lacked the natural deposits of saltpeter that was needed to create their own and as a result they were reliant on imports, largely from their allies in France. These supplies were largely shipped across the Atlantic then via French colonies in the Caribbean. These routes sought to avoid the British blockades and seizures, a process that required a deep understanding of international shipping. <br><br>The newly formed American army turned to people like Francis Lewis, successful merchants who has taken up the patriot cause despite the risks to both their life and fortunes. This approach saw moderate success and led to several crucial clandestine shipments reaching America in 1777, supplies that enabled the army to engage in some of the most important early battles.


In Chapter 2, through the memories of one of Regina’s Ancestors, the PCs relive a mission led by Jeremiah Davies, a Templar Agent aligned with the Brotherhood, amidst the tumult of World War I-ravaged North Africa. As they delve deeper into Davies’ mission, they become ensnared in a series of simulation glitches and erratic sequences, provoked by the Isu Juno herself.
;Instructions
Objective
Help Captain Francis Lewis plan routes to move supplies from the Caribbean. These supplies that are critical to the Revolution.


In Chapter 3, as the Descendants tune back into the World War I simulation, they uncover the machinations of the Instruments of the First Will. Their plan: to access an ancient Isu Vault buried beneath the sands of Egypt and revive the Precursor Juno.
Planning your route
To set your route, tap the Traverse board on the left of the table to input a direction.<br><br>Your ship will go in that direction until it hits a wall or obstacle.\nYou have a maximum of six inputs per voyage, so plan carefully.


Unbeknownst to them, Juno has been waiting for almost a century for the Descendants to meet her in the past as part of a complex plan. The Precursor intends to manipulate their Simulation, trapping them to use information stored within their DNA to return to life, using Regina’s body as a vessel. The Descendants eventually free themselves from the Animus’ trap and confront a reborn Juno, possibly facing a hard moral decision.
Wind currents and ships
Wind currents push your ship without using up an input, so take advantage of them to travel further.<br><br>Be careful to avoid British ships along your journey.


==Chapter 1. Regina in Wonderland==
Hint
The Instruments of the First Will, also known as the Juno cult, have long-since infiltrated key roles in one of Abstergo Industries’ recently-built facilities. In 2016, their plans are about to come to fruition. Operating undercover within the facility, they have kidnapped an actress named Regina Davies after a performance at the Apollo Theater in London.
If you need a hint tap the icon to see a possible route.


One of Regina’s Ancestors was a Templar who came into contact with the Isu Juno in Egypt during World War I, and the Instruments are eager to examine her genetic memory. By means of new Animus prototypes and cutting-edge equipment, the Instruments of the First Will have trapped Regina in the past to find what they are looking for.
Setting sail
Once you're happy with your route, tap the tick button to start the voyage, you can press the reset icon to remove your inputs.


The Instruments of the First Will that have infiltrated the facility are led by Kumar, a newly awakened Sage (see The Sages box). Kumar says that Juno has left precise instructions on how to bring her back to life and provide her with a physical body. These instructions are hidden in the memories of specific subjects that Kumar has managed to identify, ordering their abduction to allow investigation of their memories within the facility’s Animi Room. Regina Davies is the most important of these subjects.
;What happens
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Start] ''Let me lend my expertise to help plot a route for the French supplies that the Revolution needs. Use the circular Traverse board on the left of the table to set a course.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 1 start] ''First we will need to work out a path for the goods from the Caribbean; this part should be simple enough. The French colonies there can provide us with immense amounts of gunpowder and other supplies. The main things to be aware of will be to work out the best route through the rocks.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 1 end] ''Well done; that will be the perfect route for the ship. There are four more stages to plot. The French support for the war is what allows us to bring these supplies from the Caribbean.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 2 start] ''The next step of the journey will require you to plot a route through the Windward Passage. You will need to be careful of both the rocks and the weather.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 2 end] ''That will work well by the look of it. You will need to plot three more steps. In the next step of the journey, we will need to move the goods up the Gulf Stream and up the coast.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 3 start] ''I know the risks of supporting the Revolution, but I cannot stand by when the Stamp Act is so unjust. You will need to be mindful of not just the rocks but British ships that will seize the cargo.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 3 end] ''Perfect, that is exactly what is needed. Almost there, two more to go. I've seen firsthand how a war is often decided by logistics, and this one is no different.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 4 start] ''Now let's plot a course that follows the coast up toward New York. You'll need to be aware of the risk of both the weather and of British ships in this leg of the journey.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 4 end] ''That's an excellent solution. Only one more step left now. With the last step of the journey, you'll need to move the supplies into a safe harbor in America.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 5 start] ''American forces are desperate for these supplies, their future depends on our success. You will need to contend with more British ships the closer you get to the destination. Good luck.''
*'''Francis Lewis:''' [Map 5 end] ''Excellent work. That route will take the supplies used where they are needed.''


{{IUNote
;Outcome
|Title=THE SAGES
*Supplies delivered safely!
|Text=Aita was an Isu scientist and Juno’s husband. As the Toba Catastrophe approached, Aita volunteered to test one of the methods the Capitoline Triad (Jupiter, Minerva, and Juno) had devised to survive the disaster — the transference of Isu consciousness into an artificial body. The experiment failed, and Aita was left trapped inside the surrogate body, slowly driven insane by his predicament. Juno could neither heal nor rescue Aita and was forced to put him out of his misery. Before doing so, Juno preserved his genetic material by inserting it into human DNA in order to create the Sages. By this means, Aita has been reincarnated in a series of humans over the millennia, each Sage echoing his physical appearance and his opinions concerning the inferiority of the human race. Aita’s goal is to manifest Juno in physical form so that they may be reunited.
Following your course, the ship delivered supplies to our Revolutionary forces in America. <br><br>With General Washington's supplies running dangerously low due to British blockades, this delivery could prove vital to the ongoing fight. Well done.
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===Save Regina===
;Log
'''Location:'''
I worked with Welshman and Patriot Francis Lewis to plot a course for supplies from the French Caribbean to America. These supplies were critical for the ongoing war effort.


'''Description:'''
|-|Pole=
;Liberty Raised
In 1771, patriots gathered here, overlooking City Hall, to erect Liberty Poles in defiance of British rule. Tensions with the occupying forces were high. Alongside Sons of Liberty member Isaac Sears, design and raise a pole in protest at British occupation.<br><br>Enter the revolutionary era New York City Hall to begin raising a liberty pole.


====Key Objectives====
;Historical details
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After Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, New Yorkers marked the moment by raising what became known as a liberty pole on the Common, near where British soldiers drilled. \nIn the 1760s, new British taxes and trade regulations had sparked fierce protests, especially among maritime workers and laborers who felt the economic strain most directly. The streets were a battleground.<br><br>The tall white pine mast, timber normally reserved for Royal Navy ships, rose above the barracks with a flag proclaiming liberty. It was meant to provoke. British troops and Loyalists repeatedly cut the pole down, and each time supporters of the Patriot cause raised another. <br><br> The conflict escalated into street fighting known as the Battle of Golden Hill, often described as the first bloodshed of the Revolution in New York. During the later British occupation, liberty poles continued to appear as symbols of resistance. Some were reinforced with metal bands or greased to prevent soldiers from climbing them. These towering masts were more than protest signs. They were bold declarations that even under imperial authority, many New Yorkers refused to surrender the idea of self government.
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;Challenges
;Instructions
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Objective
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The Sons of Liberty, alongside the famous revolutionary Hercules Mulligan designed and erected a Liberty Pole at this spot. <br><br>Join in and declare your defiance against British rule.
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;Weaknesses
Designing
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Tap the areas on the easel to customize your Liberty Pole. <br><br>You can choose the topper, defenses, and flag.


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Finalizing
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When you have finished designing, tap on the check mark on the paper at the bottom of the easel to finalize your Liberty Pole.


;Challenges
;What happens
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*'''Hercules Mulligan:''' [start] ''Let's show those British clods that we'll not be cowed. Raise our Liberty Pole high and proud.''
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*'''Hercules Mulligan:''' [first pole] ''The chiselers in the barracks will be furious at the use of the mast for a pole.''
*'''Hercules Mulligan:''' [first top] ''Be it a Liberty plaque or a red Cap of Liberty, our message to them couldn't be more clear.''
*'''Hercules Mulligan:''' [end] ''With every flag flown and every voice calling out in dissent, the support for the cause grows, my friend.''


;Weaknesses
;Outcome
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*Liberty Pole Raised!
You successfully raised a Liberty Pole in front of the British barracks, sending a clear message to the occupying forces. It may be cut down, but a new one will be raised in its place.


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;Log
Alongside Sons of Liberty member Isaac Sears, I designed and raised my own Liberty Pole in protest against British occupation.


====Setbacks====
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;Nine Men's Morris
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1779 New York, occupied by the British, was torn apart by war, its streets shared uneasily by loyalists, patriots, and those caught somewhere in between. Take a moment's respite from the simmering tensions to sit here at City Hall Park, and play Nine Men's Morris with people with differing opinions on the war.<br><br>Enter the streets and taverns of revolutionary era New York to find a game.


====Notable NPCs====
;Historical details
;Regina Davies
Nine Men's Morris was a popular strategy game during the American Revolution and was played by soldiers and civilians alike. Boards were scratched into stone tavern tables, barrack walls, and public spaces across New York. Taverns and coffee houses were central gathering places where people shared news, argued politics, and passed the time. The rules of the game were simple: place your pieces carefully, block your opponent, and trap them until they could no longer move. But the strategy required patience and calculation. <br><br>In the 1770s, New Yorkers were engaged in a far more dangerous contest. Debates over Parliament's taxes and British authority filled these same public spaces. When talk turned to independence, the city divided. Some residents still considered themselves British and supported the Crown. Others were uncertain, worried about challenging the world's most powerful empire. Many favored resistance but disagreed about whether armed conflict was the answer. Class, occupation, faith, and neighborhood shaped opinion, and choosing a side carried real risk. Like Nine Men's Morris, the struggle for New York required careful moves. One wrong decision could leave you exposed in a city where politics, loyalty, and survival were deeply intertwined.
Regina Davies is a young, talented actress who is just starting to receive recognition after her captivating performances on the stage of the Apollo Theatre. Born and raised in London to a wealthy family, Regina’s family has a long-standing history of service in the British Army, with several siblings earning medals of honor. However, Regina’s family tree also holds a secret. Many of her ancestors were Templars. Regina herself bears no personal affiliation with the Templars. Indeed, she remains ignorant of their existence, but their legacy is putting her in very real danger.
;Anjali
Anjali is a 28-year-old tech genius, exceptionally skilled with technology and computer engineering. After completing his PhD at Imperial College in London, Anjali was drawn to the underground world of the Assassin Brotherhood, where his technological expertise and keen understanding of computer systems made him an invaluable asset to the Creed.


Operating undercover in the bustling streets of London, Anjali drives a fake food truck that hides his mobile lab, fully equipped with cutting-edge technology and gadgets of his own design. While he is a skilled field operative highly adept at infiltrating secure facilities and manipulating digital networks, he prefers to operate from the safety of his van.
;Instructions
Objective
As a keen Nine Men's Morris player, you must play against an opponent of your choosing. <br><br>Playing against different people will let you learn about life in New York during the occupation.


Unfortunately for the Descendants and their Cell, Anjali is secretly a double agent for the Instruments of the First Will (see Juno’s Masterplan on page 145).
Placement
You and your opponent will take turns placing a man anywhere on the board. You both have a total of nine men each.


====Juno's Masterplan====
Mills
This information can be shared with the Players when the Reader deems it appropriate. For example, the Descendants might discover the details of Juno’s plan by talking to her during the Sands of War Simulation Sequence (see page 146), or they could find files in the facility’s Control Room in the first modern day Sequence. If the Reader intends to use this adventure as the first part of a longer campaign, they might decide to save the more salient details for a later adventure.
If a player creates a 'mill', by placing three of their men in a straight, non-diagonal row, they can remove one of their opponent's men that are not already in a mill. Mills can be made in any phase so watch where your opponent is placing their men and be sure to block any mills; otherwise, your men will be removed.
;PREMISE
Thanks to her ability to accurately predict future events, Juno set plans in motion in the early twentieth century to bring one of her many schemes to fruition a century later, using the Descendants as her unwitting dupes. Juno’s goal is to return to life and regain physical form to impose her will over humanity, restoring the order conceived millennia ago by the Isu.
;THE PERFECT MOLE
The Instruments of the First Will and the Sages (see box on page 138) are Juno’s means to put each piece in the right place at the right time. Anjali is one such Instrument, who infiltrated the ranks of the Brotherhood in 2010, faithfully serving the Creed so that he would be present at this crucial moment.
;THE SIMULATION TRAP
The kidnapping of Regina Davies is really a trap set for the Descendants. As soon as the Witnesses reach the Isu Vault in the Simulation Sequence, they are ensnared by a sophisticated program conceived by Aita when he was testing Juno’s plan to escape the catastrophe.
;JUNO’S VESSEL
While a series of glitches trap the Descendants in a labyrinth of broken Simulations, Juno intends to tap into the genetic makeup of each of them, matching it with Regina’s. These specific Descendants have a genetic disposition that makes them suitable for Juno’s plan. Over the centuries, the Sages have made it possible to store enough of Juno’s essence in the threads of Descendant DNA as if they were shreds of a living Shroud of Eden. Regina is the compatible subject, whose physical body will become a vessel inhabited by Juno’s essence transferred via the Descendants.


===Sands of War===
Movement
'''Time Frame:'''
Once all pieces have been placed, players can move them one at a time by tapping on the piece they wish to move and shifting it into an adjacent empty space.


'''Location:'''
Flying
Once a player is down to three men, they can fly by moving their man to any empty space on the board.


'''Description:'''
Victory / defeat
Once a player is down to two men or unable to move, the other player wins.


====Key Objectives====
;What happens
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Easy (Loyalist):
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*'''Charles Inglis:''' [start] ''Good day to you. Nice to have a game with a new face.''
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*'''Charles Inglis:''' [placed] ''You see my problem with the Revolution is not its aim so much as the method. Armed conflict harms everyone.''
*'''Charles Inglis:''' [1st taken] ''It is true; living in the city is not easy. The navy does its best, but the price of food and fuel is beyond the pale.''
*'''Charles Inglis:''' [2nd taken/his] ''That is some sagacity you are showing.''
*'''Charles Inglis:''' [2nd taken/yours] ''It looks like I am to make a cat's paw of you.''
*'''Charles Inglis:''' [3rd taken] ''It can scarce be argued that letting a country slide into mob rule is anything other than terrible. Am I right?''
*'''Charles Inglis:''' [4th taken] ''It is because of moments like this that my fondest hope is that we will put this behind us and act as one people again.''
*'''Charles Inglis:''' [end] ''Well played.''


;Challenges
Medium (neutral):
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*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [start] ''How do you do? Shall we play a game and test our wits?''
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*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [placed] ''Freedom is something welcome if given, but I doubt it can be taken.''
*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [1st taken] ''People forget that we have a great country; why risk that?''
*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [2nd taken/his] ''Ah, you rascal. Well played indeed.''
*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [2nd taken/yours] ''It looks like I've caught a weasel asleep!''
*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [3rd taken] ''We need to have suitable caution when facing the most powerful military in the world.''
*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [4th taken] ''I fear mostly for the common man. What chance does he have in all this?''
*'''Hector de Crevecoeur:''' [end] ''Well played.''


;Weaknesses
Hard (Rebel):
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*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [start] ''Fancy a game do you, chum?''
*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [placed] ''Washington and his forces are a-coming to take the city. Mark me they will march down Broadstreet soon.''
*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [1st taken] ''Aye, it started with the tea sure enough but it's about Liberty, a man's right to make his own way without foreign interference.''
*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [2nd taken/his] ''Don't try to put the squeeze on me, buddy. I don't squeeze easily.''
*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [2nd taken/yours] ''Now don't you be calling me a chiseler, this is naught but skill.''
*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [3rd taken] ''Of course I fear arrest. I ain't no ninny. They round up fellows for the slightest suspicion these days and they have a terrible time of it.''
*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [4th taken] ''Once the war is one ‘twill be a fairer place for all. Just you wait.''
*'''Abraham Woodhull:''' [end] ''Well played.''


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;Outcome
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*You lost!
Despite your best efforts, you've lost this game. Why not try again or face off against one of the other people from the city?
*It's a tie!
You and your opponent were evenly matched. Why not try again or face off against one of the other people from the city?
*You won!
Quick wit and smart strategy were needed to win the game. Why not try against one of the other people from the city?


;Challenges
;Log
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Taking a moment's respite from the simmering tensions in the city I sat and played Nine Men's Morris with several people with differing opinions on the war.
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;Weaknesses
|-|Press=
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;Printing Pressure
You are standing on Hanover Square where printers used to work in the many buildings around this area. In 1775 tensions between Loyalists and Patriots were running high.  Printers were publishing the latest news arriving into the city on the packet ships. Take to the printing press, assemble different articles, and print your newspaper.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head towards the Hanover Square print shop.


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;Historical details
By the mid eighteenth century, New York had become the communications capital of colonial America. With a regular packet ship connection to England, news from Europe arrived here first and spread outward to other colonies. At Hanover Square near the East River waterfront, merchants, sailors, and printers gathered to exchange information that shaped public opinion. <br><br>During the imperial crisis after 1763, printers played a powerful role in the growing debate over Britain's authority. One of the most controversial was James Rivington. In 1773 he launched the New York Gazette, and its outspoken Loyalist tone won support from British officials while angering revolutionaries. In 1775 a Patriot mob destroyed his printshop and forced him to flee to London. <br><br>When British forces captured New York in 1777, Rivington returned as the King's official printer, publishing newspapers that defended royal rule. Yet the story did not end there. Evidence later suggested that he secretly supplied information to George Washington's spy network. In a city divided by war, the press became its own battlefield, and loyalty was often far more complicated than it first appeared.


====Setbacks====
;Instructions
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Objective
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Alongside James Parker, a printer in occupied New York, you must use the printing press to create a newspaper. <br><br>The articles are politically varied and what you choose will determine your future.


==Chapter 2. Down the Rabbit Hole==
Selecting Content
The Isu Juno has trapped the Witnesses within the Animi network. In this chapter, the Reader presents a series of scenes representing glitches or rifts, anomalies disrupting the Sands of War memory Sequence — for example, locking the Witnesses in temporal loops, or shifting the Simulation to a different Time Frame.
Tap the glowing areas of the printing press to select articles, cartoons, and the look of your newspaper.


These glitches can be played with the whole group of PCs as usual, or the Crew can be split into smaller groups, each of them facing a different anomaly. Be careful not to divide the party too much that it slows the game down, however.
Loyalist or Patriot
Each choice affects how you're perceived in New York, and beyond, based on what you choose to print.


> A good rule of thumb is to end the chapter when the Crew has solved a number of glitches equal to the number of Witnesses in the Sequence.
Printing the Paper
Once all the content has been chosen, tap on the highlighted lever to start the printing process.


A number of examples are provided below; however, the Reader is not restricted to these specific glitches and is encouraged to freely exploit the circumstances, incorporating fragments from any preferred Time Frame, in particular those associated with the PCs’ Ancestors (for example using one or more premade Sequences or adventure hooks taken from other Assassin’s Creed - Roleplaying Game books).
;What happens
*'''James Parker:''' [Start] ''Remember, you will need to add content to the five sections of the printing area.''
*'''James Parker:''' [FirstArticle] ''There are stories from every corner of the world. What would appeal to the readers?''
*'''James Parker:''' [FirstCartoon] ''The city is divided between Loyalist and Patriot supporters; I don't think I'll be able to appeal to everybody.''
*'''James Parker:''' [AllComponents] ''To print the paper follow my instructions and use the parts of the press as I show you.''
*'''James Parker:''' [Draft] ''Time to get this printed.''


===Example Glitches===
Below are some examples of possible glitches that can be used by the Reader. All anomalies share one thing in common — they represent a disruption of the Sands of War Simulation Sequence, and thus they always start with the players’ Echoes in the Siwa Oasis, in Egypt. The Simulation appears to break down: visuals display errors, scrolling lines of codes hover on the scene, too fast to be read, and sequences of nucleotides appear randomly. The effect is unsettling for the Witnesses.


====Temporal Loops====
Headers:
The Witnesses become trapped in repetitive cycles, reliving the same events over and over again until they manage to break free. The Reader can make very different scenes, choosing a different scope for each cycle: it can be a single action scene (like defusing a grenade) or something more complex, like reliving an assassination. Here follows a complete example.
*New York Gazette
**The New-York Gazette and Weekly Mercury ran from February 1, 1768 to November 10, 1783, published by Hugh Gaine. Initially sympathetic to the Patriot movement, Gaine fled to Newark when the British captured New York, but returned in November 1776 and switched to publishing it as a Loyalist paper.
*New York Packet
**Founded in January 1776 by printer Samuel Loudon, the New York Packet ran until 1792. Loudon was a strong advocate for American independence and freedom of the press.
*Royal Gazette
**The Royal Gazette was published by Loyalist printer James Rivington in British-held New York City from 1777 to 1783. It was one of the most prominent Loyalist newspapers of the Revolutionary War period, serving as a mouthpiece for the British Crown during the occupation of New York.


;DEMIR’S SCHRÖDINGER BOX
Articles:
*'''Description''': The Witnesses re-experience the scene when they enter Demir’s tent, with Senussi mercenaries on their heels. Inside the tent there is only a modern-looking metal box, clearly out of context in 1917. There is a bomb inside the box that detonates after a short countdown, killing everybody and restarting the scene. The same happens if they leave the tent — Senussi gunfire cuts them down.
*This article is a statement by John Hancock that the Revolutionary General George Washington was correct to refuse a letter sent to him by the British without his military title.
*'''Solution''': The Witnesses must move the box, revealing a black hole in the ground, with shifting lines of code (a backdoor). Jumping into the hole ends the loop.
**IN CONGRESS, \nJuly 17, 1776.<br><br>Resolved, That General WASHINGTON, in refusing to receive a letter said to be sent from Lord Howe, addressed to GEORGE WASHINGTON, ESQUIRE, acted with a dignity becoming his station; and therefore this Congress do highly approve the same, and do direct that no letter or message, be received on any occasion whatever, from the enemy, by the commander in Chief, or other the Commanders of the American army, but such as shall be directed to them in the characters they respectively sustain.<br><br>By order of the Congress,\nJOHN HANCOCK, President.\n
*This article describes how the British ship the HMS Phoenix has sailed up the North River and been shot at by the Revolutionary forces.
**NEW-YORK, July 29.<br><br>By the last Account we have had of the two Men of War that lately went up the North River, they then lay in Haverstraw-Bay, their Tenders cruising about; last Saturday Sen'night one of them went near the Fort, upon which our People fired a 32 Pounder at her, which went through her Quarter, when she tacked about, and stood down the River.
*This article describes a reward that is being offered for information about deserters from a patriot company.
**FIVE DOLLARS Reward.<br><br>For taking up each of the following deserters from Capt. HENRY O'HARA's company, now stationed at Fort George, above Albany, viz.<br><br>- John Clarke, late a regular soldier, 6 feet high, black curled hair, stutters a little, by trade a nail maker.\n- John Lynch, born in Ireland, 40 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, black hair.\n- Joshua Doly, a likely young man, 5 feet 10 inches high, long sandy hair, shews his upper teeth, born in Essex, Morris county.\n- Adrian Post, 5 feet 9 inches high, thin faced, likewise born in Essex, Morris county.\n- James Dailey, 5 feet 5 inches high, well set, pock marked, has a scar in his face from a late hurt, and blackish hair.\n- Robert Field, 5 feet 4 inches high, well set, pock marked, not talkative, has been a sailor, and is very civil.\n- John Emery, 5 feet 9 inches high, full faced, thick lipp'd, coloured curled hair.<br><br>The above deserters have all received their full pay for subsistence and wages, took with them their blankets and frocks, and are supposed to be gone toward the new county in New Jersey.<br><br>A constant search will be made after these robbers of the public, and any persons harbouring or concealing them, will be dealt with as enemies to their country. FIVE DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable charges, for taking up and returning each of them, will be paid by the said Captain (now in Albany) not (as advertised in a former paper) by Patrick M'Davit, who has no cash deposited in his hands for that purpose.\n
*This article is a declaration by Isaac Sears about how he has not been involved in the supply of the British Army at Boston.
**Persinally appeared before me Benjamin Blagge, one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the City and County of New-York, Isaac Sears, and Paschal N. Smith, of the said City, Merchants, who being severally sworn, depose and say, that since the shutting up of the Port of Boston, neither of them have, directly or indirectly, nor any other Person for or under them, supplied, or cause to be supplied the Army at Boston, with any Manner or Kind of Provisions whatsoever; and that neither of them have received, nor in future expect to receive any Kind of Emolument or Advantage in any Respect, from the Flour, Pease, and other Provisions shipped for the Use of the Army at Boston, since the shutting up the said Port of Boston.<br><br>ISAAC SEARS,\nPASCHAL N. SMITH.\nSworn this 17th of April, 1775, before me\nB. BLAGGE.\n
*This article is a letter from the Editor expressing support for the Revolutionary cause.
**To the Public.<br><br>THE Printer embraces this early opportunity of returning his cordial thanks to his Customers, for the favour and honour they have conferred upon him, by encouraging the publication of this Paper, which makes its first appearance under a disadvantage, as little foreign news is to be expected at this season of the year. He does not mean to amuse his Readers with pompous promises; therefore, he only assures them, that he will endeavour to merit their approbation, by exerting himself to render the NEW-YORK PACKET of public utility. While the difficulty of the times require much prudence in conducting a Work of this nature, he hopes his Readers will be so candid as to make every reasonable allowance.<br><br>His will be extremely happy to have it in his power, to convey, thro' the channel of this Paper, together with useful intelligence, foreign and domestic, any considerations that may illustrate and animate the glorious cause of Constitutional Liberty, and at the same time pour medicine into the bleeding wounds of the extended empire. For this purpose, he most earnestly invites the Friends of America and the British Constitution, to favour him with their kind assistance. Much has been said on the important controversy that now engages the attention of all Europe; but the subject is not yet exhausted; there is sufficient scope for new discussions.<br><br>In the mean time, the Printer begs leave, very respectfully, to present the compliments of the season to his kind Customers; wishing, that the year 1776 may be the happy Era, in which Peace and Union, on a Constitutional Basis, shall be concluded between Great-Britain and her Colonies. To these wishes, he begs leave to have the additional pleasure of seeing the Public's Most obedient, humble servant,\nSAMUEL LOUDON.\n
*This article shows an apology for breaking Continental Congress rules on unloading goods from a British controlled ship.
**Whereas we the Subscribers have broke the Association of the late Continental Congress, by unloading a Part of the Cargo from on board the Ship Beulah; we do declare that we are sorry for the Offence we gave the Publick thereby, and that we will for the future strictly adhere to the said Association, and to the further Orders of the Continental Congress, the Provincial Congress of the Colony of New-York, and the General Committee of Association for the City and County of New-York, saving to Robert Murray (who is one of the People called QUAKERS) his religious Principles.
*This article contains a list of politicians who are supportive of the Revolutionary cause.
**TO ALL TRUE WHIGS,\nAnd particularly to such as are Independent Electors of the City and County of New York.<br><br>Gentlemen, the Conduct of several of the Magistrates of this City, having, for a considerable Time been so notoriously inimical and unfriendly to the Liberties of this Country, and diametrically opposite to the Sentiments of a Number of their Constituents; who, therefore, without any private Pique, or party Resentment, but purely to promote and serve the general Cause, have agreed to choose the undermentioned Gentlemen as Guardians of their City Liberties, for the ensuing Year; they having shown a hearty Disposition to serve their oppressed and bleeding Country; and are therefore recommended to all true Friends of American Liberty, viz.<br><br>Aldermen.\nOut Ward. Nicholas Bayard,\nMontgomery Ward. Capt. John Pell,\nEast Ward. William Bedlow,\nNorth Ward. Isaac Stoutenburgh,\nWest Ward. Jacobus Stoutenburgh,\nSouth Ward. Benjamin Dervois,\nDock Ward. Garret Abeel,<br><br>Common Council.\nCapt. Anthony Rutgers,\nFrancis Van Dyck.\nJeremiah Brower.\nStephen Terbune.\nPeter T. Curtenius.\nJohn Williamson.\nConrad W. Ham.<br><br>The Friends to Liberty are earnestly requested to attend at the LIBERTY-POLE, To-morrow Morning, at 8 o'Clock, on Business of the utmost Importance.\nNew-York, Sept. 28, 1775.\n
*This article declares a strong position on those who had taken an oath to support the revolution  by the Patriot Council of Safety.
**Whereas many People have taken the Benefit of the late Act of Grace, merely to avoid the Punishment of their Crimes; and instead of proving the Sincerity of their Repentance, take the first Opportunity to shew their Enmity to the Country.<br><br>Resolved therefore, That every Person, who has heretofore taken the Oath of Allegiance to this State, and the Benefit of the Act of Grace, published the Tenth Day of May last, who shall hereafter be convicted of having done any Act contrary to the Tenor of such Oath, shall be deemed guilty of Felony, without Benefit of Clergy.<br><br>By Order of Council,\nPIERRE VAN CORTLANDT, President.
*This article details support and financial relief being offered to Loyalists.
**Notice is hereby given<br><br>To those suffering Loyalists who have been recommended for Relief by the Board appointed to examine their Circumstances and Claims, that unless Application is made at the PAY OFFICE, No. 21, Maiden-Lane, for their respective Allowances, on or before the 20th Instant, the Accounts will be closed, and they thereby excluded.<br><br>New-York, March 10, 1783.
*This article is an announcement that a store in New York is closing in accordance with instructions from the Patriot Committees of Safety.
**To the Public.<br><br>Being informed that many of our Fellow-Citizens entertain Apprehensions that we may continue as usual to transact Trade and Business in this City, by which means they fear there will be continual Infractions of the Association: We do hereby declare to, and engage with the Public, That we will shut up our Store, under the Inspection of several respectable Citizens, whose Seals will be fixed thereon, so as to prevent any unfair Conduct; and that we will not, after the Committee's Publication of our case, transact, or carry on any Trade whatsoever, which will be, either in ourselves, or in others, a Breach of the Association.\nNew-York, March 18, 1775.<br><br>Robert Murray.\nJohn Murray.\n
*This article describes how a tea ship remained outside the city in support of the Revolutionary cause.
**To the Public.<br><br>The long expected TEA SHIP arrived last night at Sandy-Hook, but the pilot would not bring up the Captain till the sense of the city was known. The committee were immediately informed of her arrival, and that the Captain solicits for liberty to come up to provide necessaries for his return. The ship to remain at Sandy-Hook. The committee conceiving it to be the sense of the city that he should have such liberty, signified it to the Gentleman who is to supply him with provisions, and other necessaries. Advice of this was immediately dispatched to the Captain; and whenever he comes up, care will be taken that he does not enter at the custom-house, and that no time be lost in dispatching him.<br><br>New-York, April 19, 1774.
*This article is a poem on the importance of a responsible economic policy and the risks that are posed by the revolution.
**Let none, Economy, disdain to hear\nThy doctrines salutary, sage, and clear:\nOf them, observant thro' our lives, we ne'er\nShall by grim Want be driv'n to despair?\nOf them observant, we, in ev'ry state,\nClass'd with the low, the little, or the great,\nShall keep in view the standard of expence,\nWhich proves the strongest, surest test of sense:\nIf we through weakness, vanity or pride,\nTake not that standard as a faithful guide,\nWe may, with all the wealth beneath the sun,\nBy false seducers lur'd, to ruin run:\nEven those who, pow'rful, keep the Treasury keys,\nThe nation's wealth, dividing, as they please,\nWithout thy vital, influential aid,\nMay blast the best designs of lib'ral trade,\nAnd with the happiest measures the land to bless,\nFind numerous ways to spread around distress.
*This article, written by the newspaper printed James Rivington, advocates for the freedom of the press.
**To the Public.\nAs many Publications have appeared from my Press which have given great Offence to the Colonies, and particularly to many of my Fellow Citizens; I am therefore led, by a most sincere Regard for their favourable Opinion, to declare to the Public, that Nothing which I have ever done, has proceeded from any Sentiments in the least unfriendly to the Liberties of this Continent, but altogether from the Ideas I entertained of the Liberty of the Press, and of my duty as a Printer. <br><br>I am led to make this free and public Declaration to my Fellow Citizens, which I hope they will consider as a sufficient Pledge of my Resolution, for the future, to conduct my Press upon such Principles as shall not give Offence to the Inhabitants of the Colonies in general, and of this City in particular, to which I am connected by the tenderest of all human Ties, and in the Welfare of which I shall consider my own as inseparably involved.<br><br>James Rivington.\nNEW-YORK, April 27, 1775.\n


====SHIFTING ENVIRONMENTS====
Cartoons:
Different settings and Time Frames within the Animi Network start to morph and blend together, creating surreal and disorienting scenarios. Below are two examples.
*The American rattlesnake presenting Monsieur his ally a dish of frogs, London 1782
**This cartoon shows an American rattlesnake offering a basket of frogs to a French socialite. It mocks their reliance on each other and encourages Britain to oppose them both.
*The British Lion Engaging Four Powers, London 1782
**This cartoon shows Britain (depicted as a lion) fighting a coalition of Americans (a snake), Dutch (a pug dog), Spanish (a spaniel), and French (a cockerel). The triumphant tone mocks the nations who sought to oppose Britain.
*The horse America, throwing his master, London, 1779
**This cartoon shows America as a wild horse violently throwing off its British rider. It  symbolizes the colonies rebelling against and rejecting British control during the Revolutionary War.
*Liberty Triumphant or the Downfall of Oppression, Boston 1774
**This cartoon shows the British Tea Tax as a plot by the Devil to destroy colonial liberty, while American colonists nobly defend their rights. It highlights the mounting tensions that lead to the Revolutionary War.
*Miss Carolina Sulivan - one of the obstinate daughters of America, London 1776
**This cartoon shows Sullivan's Island, portrayed as a head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman who looks like a leading British politician William Pitt. It mocks the British after the successful defense of the island by the Revolutionary forces.
*The political cartoon for the year 1775, London
**This cartoon shows King George III, depicted as overwhelmed and failing to control the rebellious American colonies. It highlights British anxiety and criticism of royal leadership at the outbreak of war.
*A Society of Patriotic Ladies at Edenton, North Carolina, London 1775
**This cartoon shows a group of colonial women singing a promise not to buy or use East India Company tea or English-made cloth. Its depiction mocks the American colonists as ugly, foolish, and misguided
*The Tea-Tax-Tempest, or Old Time with his Magick Lanthern
**This cartoon satirizes the causes and unfolding chaos of the American Revolution. It depicts Father Time, who uses an 18th-century projection lantern to cast a vision of the American Revolution. At the center of the projection is a teapot bursting into flames while a rooster (representing France) fans the flames, symbolizing French interference and their alliance with the American colonies. Alongside the screen Europe, Asia, Africa, and America are depicted as women watching this unfold.
*The Repeal: Or the Funeral Procession of Miss America-Stamp, 1766
**This cartoon shows politicians marching a child's coffin that represents the Stamp Act to a vault. It celebrates the restoration of trade and mocks the act's supporters.
*The Statue, London, 1766
**This cartoon shows British politicians kneeling before and adoring a statue of William Pitt the Elder. It mocks the political leaders responsible for the 1765 Stamp Act and celebrates the repeal of the deeply controversial American tax.
*The Tory's Day of Judgement, New York 1795
**This cartoon shows former Loyalists (“Tories”) facing public humiliation and punishment in a chaotic, almost apocalyptic scene. It reflects  a lingering post-Revolution resentment and the idea that Loyalists must answer for their allegiance to Britain by the Americans.


;THROUGH THE AGES
;Outcome
*The Witnesses are back in the Egyptian desert, but faced with various forces that have occupied this area throughout the ages. They begin fighting the Senussi Mercenaries in 1917, then Napoleonic troops in 1799, then barbaric Hyksos on scythed chariots in 1598 BC. The final shift brings them into a prehistoric jungle, escaping from a T-rex in the upper Cretaceous.
*Printing pressure
[LOYALIST] Your pro-British articles will find favor with some in New York, but should the British be defeated, expect trouble.
[REVOLUTIONARY] You've backed the Revolutionary cause with your published articles, winning favor with some in New York - as long as you can avoid being shut down or forced out of the city.


;THINGS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT
;Log
*The Witnesses are in the Siwa Oasis, among the Senussi soldiers, who remain unaware of their presence. There is a time overlap and they see an enormous wave of water rushing towards them, perhaps from a prehistoric era when this area was under the sea. The wave will annihilate the camp, the only way to escape is outrunning it, by stealing an armored car or another vehicle.
With tensions between Loyalists and Patriots running high in New York I joined the printers in Hanover Square and assembled different articles to print my own newspaper.


==Chapter 3. The Mother of Wisdom’s Playground==
|-|Statue=
Juno, undeniable ruler of the Grey, has just tried to keep the Descendants in the Animus, trapping them in a maze of forced simulations to gain time to complete the final stages of a master plan conceived in eons past: the plan to come back to life. However, the PCs’ will is strong and they are focused enough to find their way out of the goddess trap.
;Tearing down the King
The statue is gone now, but in 1776, revolutionary supporters gathered here on the Bowling Green, at the foot of the British-controlled fort, around a statue of King George. General Washington did one of the first readings of the Declaration of Independence here. Join the riot alongside Issac Sears and throw ropes onto the statue of King George to topple it.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head towards Bowling green.


Once free from the Animus, however, the characters have to deal with Regina, now possessed by the part of Juno’s conscience that the Isu managed to download from the genetic memories of the Descendants during their time trapped in the simulation. It’s time for the PCs to deal with a tremendously powerful enemy and difficult moral choices.
;Historical details
On July 9, 1776, crowds gathered in what is now City Hall Park to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud to Washington's troops and the public. With those words, the colonies renounced their allegiance to King George III and declared themselves free states. The news echoed across a city already on edge, as British warships filled the harbor and redcoats stood in nearby barracks.<br><br>That evening, energized by the declaration, a group of sailors and laborers marched down Broadway to Bowling Green, just outside Fort George, the center of British power in New York. Inside the iron fence stood a towering gilded statue of King George III, erected only a few years earlier as a symbol of imperial authority. By torchlight, the crowd pulled the 4,000 pound lead statue from its pedestal and broke it apart while onlookers cheered. <br><br>The fragments were later sent to Connecticut, where much of the metal was melted down and recast into bullets for the Continental Army. In a single night, a royal monument became ammunition, and the Revolution in New York moved from bold words to visible defiance in the streets.


===Of Isu and Men===
;Instructions
'''Time Frame:'''
Objective
Rioters toppled the statue of King George at the Bowling Green.<br><br>Throw ropes onto the statue to pull it down.


'''Location:'''
Ropes
Tap and hold on the pile of ropes, then swipe toward the statue to throw and attach them.


'''Description:'''
Topple
Once three ropes are attached to the statue, rapidly tap the screen when prompted to topple it.


====Key Objectives====
;What happens
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*'''Isaac Sears:''' [Start] ''Right, chaps, you heard him; we have broken free of the tyranny of the King.''
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*'''Isaac Sears:''' [FirstRope] ''Right, chaps, we'll need two more ropes to topple him.''
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*'''Isaac Sears:''' [AllRopes] ''That should do it. Now pull with all your might, patriots!''
*'''Isaac Sears:''' [PullStart] ''He's starting to topple. Keep at it and show them our commitment to independence.''
*'''Isaac Sears:''' [PullSecond] ''We almost have it down. Pull!''
*'''Isaac Sears:''' [Topple] ''This is where it starts; we'll cast this into bullets and send them to the King one shot at a time.''


;Challenges
;Outcome
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*Statue Toppled
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The statue of King George has been toppled! The conviction of New York to oppose the occupation by the British forces and resist their tyranny has been made clear to all.


;Weaknesses
;Log
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Joining the riot in front of the British fort, I worked with Patriot Isaac Sears and toppled the statue of King George.


|-|2 - ESCAPE!=
|-|Turtle=
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;The Turtle
In 1776, with American forces in control of New York, Sergeant Lee launched David Bushnell's newly invented Turtle submersible along this bank overlooking the East River. Pilot it undetected beneath the Royal Navy ships, in an attempt to sink the British flagship.<br><br>Enter the docks of revolutionary era New York and head to the Turtle launch location.


;Challenges
;Historical details
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In 1775, inventor David Bushnell created a remarkable new weapon that looked more like a wooden barrel than a machine of war. Called the Turtle, it is considered the world's first military submarine. Powered by hand and foot, the one person vessel included ballast pumps to control depth, a compass, a depth gauge, and an early screw propeller. Bushnell designed it to carry an explosive charge that could be attached to the hull of a British warship, hoping to disrupt the blockade tightening around New York. <br><br>When Bushnell fell ill, the mission fell to a young volunteer, Ezra Lee. In September 1776, after the British captured the city, Washington approved an attack on General William Howe's flagship, the 64 gun HMS Eagle. Under cover of darkness, Lee pedaled from the Battery toward the massive warship and attempted to drill into its hull to secure the explosive. A metal plate prevented him from attaching the charge, and as he surfaced, British guards began to stir. Lee released the timed device and escaped. The explosion caused little damage, but the attempt was groundbreaking. <br><br>Though the Turtle saw limited use before being lost later that year, it marked the beginning of underwater warfare and showcased American ingenuity in desperate times.
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;Weaknesses
;Instructions
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Objective
Take on the role of Sergeant Lee and navigate the Turtle submersible through the Royal Navy blockade to the British flagship, the HMS Eagle.


</tabber>
Entering
To start, approach the Turtle and tap on it to board.


====Setbacks====
Movement
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Tap the highlighted levers to access the controls. You can control the direction and propulsion with the slider.
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===Mother of Wisdom===
Navigation
'''Location:'''
Use the map to track your position and the British ships.


'''Description:'''
Detection and hazards
Be careful to avoid hazards such as rocks and anchors from the British ships. You can check for ships and rocks on your map.


====Key Objectives====
The Bomb
<tabber>
When you reach the British flagship, tap on the highlighted handle to activate the drill and attempt to attach the bomb.
|-|1 - DEFEAT THE INSTRUMENTS OF THE FIRST WILL=
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;Challenges
;What happens
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*'''Designer:''' [start] ''Greetings, Sergeant. Board the submersible when you are ready to start your mission. The weather is good, but you will need to rely on your compass and map. Good luck!''
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;Weaknesses
*'''Pilot:''' [start] ''I'm glad I've got a little light from the fungi. Without that, it would be awfully dark down here.''
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*'''Pilot:''' [quarter] ''Once I've sunk the British flagship, we'll be striking a blow at the British and raising morale. I've just got to avoid detection.''
*'''Pilot:''' [half] ''I don't think I'll ever get used to these controls. Bushnell may be a genius, but this is not exactly simple.''
*'''Pilot:''' [three quarters] ''Almost there now, not much further to go.''
*'''Pilot:''' [Flagship] ''There is their flagship! Now to attach the bomb with the right hand lever.''
*'''Pilot:''' [bomb] ''Darn it all. I've succeeded in getting here but the bomb won't affix!''


|-|2 - FREE REGINA FROM JUNO=
;Outcome
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*Mission Failed!
**Collided with hazard
The Turtle struck a hazard underwater, forcing you to abandon the mission.<br><br>Despite the ingenuity of the newly created submersible, the controls were undeniably difficult to use.
**Alerted the British
The turtle got too close to the British ships, alerting them of your presence.<br><br>Despite the ingenuity of the newly created submersible, the controls were undeniably difficult to use.
**Left mission area
You abandoned the mission.
**Failed to plant bomb
Despite your best efforts, you failed to plant a bomb.


;Challenges
*Mission Succeeded!
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**Target reached
*''XXXXXXXX''<br>XXXXXXXXXXXXX
You successfully navigated the hazards in the East River and reached the Flagship undetected.<br><br>However, the bomb failed to affix, you had no choice but to deploy it and abandon the mission.


;Weaknesses
;Log
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I piloted David Bushnell's newly invented Turtle submersible undetected beneath the Royal Navy ships in the blockade. I came close to sinking the British flagship but the bomb didn't affix and I had to abandon my mission.


</tabber>
</tabber>
 
-->
====Setbacks====
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==What’s Next?==
The Descendants’ mission is over, and this adventure could easily end here. However, depending on how they’ve handled things, and based on the Reader’s plans for future sessions, several doors might be left open. Some suggestions follow.
*'''Where is Anjali?''' Should the Reader wish to continue this storyline, Anjali could have easily escaped and brought all the operation data to his mentor. Is the mentor the Sage Kumar? Or maybe the Templar Álvaro Gramática, a scientist intending to sequence a full Isu genome?
*'''Has Juno’s plan been stopped for good?''' This question could have numerous answers depending on how the Descendants resolved the last Sequence. If Regina survived, who knows what effects Juno’s possession might have had. Will the Instruments of the First Will still be on her trail? Someone in the Assassin Brotherhood may have a say in this regard, finding its very existence too dangerous. If Regina died, could her DNA still hold the secret to bringing Juno back to life?
 
=Appendix=
==Pieces of Eden==
===Sword of Mars===
'''Known Owners:''' Romulus, Arthur Pendragon, Eivor Varinsdottir, Niamh of Argyll
 
'''Current Status:''' Hidden by the Women of the Mist
 
The Sword of Mars was one of the Swords of Eden, created by the Isu scientist Hephaestus to use in the fight during the War of Unification.
 
Later, the Isu Mars bestowed this powerful Piece of Eden upon the twins Romulus and Remus. With this sword, Mars aimed to counter the baleful actions of the Isu Juno, laying the foundation for a realm where humans could be free.
 
When the sword arrived in the lands of Albion, it took the name Excalibur (or Caladfwlch in Welsh). Initially held at Avalon by a Celtic clan called the Women of the Mist, the sword served as a sacred relic and played a crucial role in determining the Lady of Avalon. By the 5th or 6th century, the sword became lodged in a stone and was later pulled out by Arthur Pendragon, who used it to lead Britain against the Anglo-Saxons. After Arthur’s betrayal and death, Excalibur, considered one of the thirteen Treasures of Britain, was hidden in an Isu vault beneath Myrddin’s Cave.
 
In the late-9th century, the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir claimed Excalibur, but different factions, including the Women of the Mist, the Order of the Ancients, and the Descendants of the Round Table, sought to obtain the sword. The sword had become more than a mere weapon; it symbolized control and authority over all of England under one king.
 
The Women of the Mist entrusted Niamh of Argyll to recover Excalibur and with the help of the Hidden Ones, represented by Hytham and Marcella she successfully safeguarded Excalibur and sought refuge at Valka’s. Tensions arose as the Descendants attempted to seize the sword, but Niamh, Valka, and Hytham thwarted their efforts.
 
Collaborating on a strategic plan, the trio deceived the Descendants with a replica sword, ensuring the safe return of the real Excalibur to Avalon. Niamh presented Excalibur to the Women of the Mist, confirming her destiny as the chosen Lady of Avalon. A few years later, however, the danger posed by the Descendants of the Round Table recurred, and Eivor and Niamh fought together to prevent the sword from falling into the wrong hands.
 
===Rings of Seth===
In his wisdom, Seth entrusted these artifacts to individuals driven by an unwavering need to defend what they hold dear. The rings became a means to find champions worthy of fighting evil without being corrupted by it, a covenant to safeguard the realms of light from the encroaching shadows. These artifacts grant their wearers superhuman feats and the ability to weave a dense network of illusions, transforming the owners’ appearance into inhuman and terrifying monsters. The wearer, possessing god-like abilities, is both a custodian of power and a conduit of the ancient Isu’s will.
 
====RING OF BLOOD====
'''Known Owners:''' Vlad III
 
'''Current Status:''' In Dr Zixuan Long’s possession
 
When you embrace the power of this Ring, you gain supernatural abilities and the illusory appearance of a vampire. While using the Ring, you can influence the minds of people around you. Additionally, once per Sequence, you can drink human blood to recover from Snags as if you were in a Hideout. Finally, whenever you make an Action check, you can consider up to 2 Social results as 1 additional match each.
 
====RING OF SAND====
'''Known Owners:''' Unknown
 
'''Current Status:''' Hidden inside a sarcophagus in the British Museum
 
When you embrace the power of this Ring, you gain supernatural abilities and the illusory appearance of an undead mummy. While using the Ring, you can cast visual illusions. Additionally, you can instill fear and horror in the minds of people around you. Finally, you move as swift as the sands of the desert and, whenever you make an Action check, you can consider up to 1 Stealth result as 1 additional match.
 
====RING OF MOON====
'''Known Owners:''' Unknown
 
'''Current Status:''' In Dr Zixuan Long’s possession
 
When you embrace the power of this Ring, you gain supernatural abilities and the illusory appearance of a werewolf. While using the Ring, you can benefit from an augmented perception that allows you to easily spot allies, enemies, objectives, sources of interest, and targets within a short range . Additionally, when you make a Reaction check, you can reroll up to 2 Abstergo results. Finally, you have 1 Free Raise on every Action check you make while fighting your enemies or freerunning.
 
===Shard of Eden===
'''Known Owners:''' Unknown
 
'''Current Status:''' Unknown
 
The Shards of Eden are mysterious remains of Isu technology, echoing the incredible power of the original Pieces of Eden they were once part of. These fragments are artifacts nonetheless, since they still retain a fraction of the power and qualities that once passed through them.
 
==TIME FRAMES==
===Roman Kingdom===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Assassination of Amulius''' Romulus infiltrated King Amulius’ residence to free his twin brother Remus from imprisonment and assassinate Amulius.
*'''The Conquest of Fidenae''' The Roman army embarked on the conquest of the neighboring city of Fidenae, a key step in the expansion of early Rome.
*'''The Trial of Romulus''' King Romulus was accused of tyranny and despotism as discontent simmered among Rome’s citizens.
 
===Ancient Greece===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Olympic Games of 428 BCE''' During the Olympic Games of 428 BCE in Elis, the Spartan contenders could not compete. A group of unknown athletes stepped in, bringing the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.
*'''The Peace of Nicias''' In 421 BCE the chaos of the Peloponnesian War reached a moment of relative calm when the two cities negotiated the Peace of Nicias.
*'''The Trial of Socrates''' Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety against the city’s pantheon.
*'''Deadly Plague''' In 430 BC, Athens was struck by a devastating plague. The outbreak wreaked havoc in the densely populated city and ultimately played a crucial role in its eventual downfall.
 
===Viking Age===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Siege of Paris''' The siege of Paris in 885–886 marked a significant chapter in Viking raids along the Seine in the Kingdom of the West Franks. This pivotal event lasted over a year and was characterized by intense warfare, including siege tactics and attempts to breach the city’s defenses.
*'''The Battle of Chippenham''' The Battle of Chippenham occurred in the Kingdom of Wessex in the late 9th century. It was a pivotal conflict between the Anglo-Saxon forces led by King Alfred the Great and the Viking invaders.
*'''Viking Settlement in Iceland''' The settlement of Iceland by Norse settlers began around 874, led by figures such as Ingólfr Arnarson. This marked the beginning of organized Norse colonization of the island.
 
===World War II===
;Historical Hooks
*'''Operation Sealion''' As part of Operation Sealion, a planned invasion of Britain, Nazi agents scoured Europe for artifacts associated with the Grail, hoping to harness its supposed supernatural abilities.
*'''The Quest for the Spear of Destiny''' The Spear was believed to be held in Vienna’s Hofburg Museum, and it was reportedly seized by Hitler’s forces when they annexed Austria in 1938.
*'''The Theft of the Amber Room''' The room was located in the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg, Russia, and during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in World War II, the Nazis looted the Amber Room and transported it to Königsberg.
*'''Reinhard Heydrich’s Death''' In 1942, Jan Kubiš and Jozef Gabčík headed a team on a mission to assassinate “the man with the iron heart”, a high-ranking German SS, that led to his death in a Prague’s hospital bed.
 
===Ptolemaic Egypt===
;Historical Hooks
*'''Cleopatra and Caesar''' In 48 BCE, amidst the turmoil of a power struggle, an alliance between Cleopatra and Julius Caesar would be formed in Alexandria, built on mutual political need.
*'''The Battle of the Nile''' Caesar’s forces secured a decisive victory at the Battle of the Nile. Supported by the forces of Mithridates of Pergamum, Caesar’s legions triumphed over the larger army of Ptolemy XIII, who died on his capsized ship while fleeing.
*'''The Assassination of Julius Caesar''' During the civil war, most of Caesar’s opposition was eliminated, leading to him becoming a dictator and assuming sole control over Rome. Brutus and Cassius began recruiting senators and other allies to plot his assassination of him, which later came on the Ides of March in 44 BCE.
*'''The Battle of Actium''' In 31 BCE, Octavian declared war on Antony and Cleopatra. Their naval forces met at Actium, where the forces of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa defeated the navy of Cleopatra and Antony.
 
===Golden Age Of Baghdad===
;Historical Hooks
*'''Escape''' Fuladh, Basim, and a few Hidden Ones’ allies infiltrated Damascus Gate Prison and freed Ali ibn Muhammad, leader of the Zanj Rebellion, before the guard quarters to recover a book containing information on the Ancient’s activities in Baghdad.
*'''Assassination of Caliph al-Muntasir''' The sudden illness and mysterious death of Caliph al-Muntasir in 862 - after just one year of reign - raised suspicions of foul play orchestrated by agents loyal to Ahmad ibn al-Khasib, the ambitious vizier, to clear the path for Ahmad al-Musta’ in’s ascension.
*'''The Banu Musa Brothers''' In Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, Muḥammad, Aḥmad, and al-Ḥasan ibn Musa ibn Shakir were Persian scholars. They contributed substantially to mathematics, astronomy, and engineering, mainly through influential works such as the “Book of Ingenious Devices.” This book detailed mechanical inventions and automata, integrating Greek, Persian, and Indian knowledge and setting the crucial groundwork for future scientific progress.
 
===The Levant===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Siege of Acre''' In 1189, as the Crusader forces from Europe were yet to arrive, the Kingdom of Jerusalem sought to seize the city of Acre with support from the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller. Sultan Saladin attempted to relieve Acre but became ensnared in a protracted stalemate against the besiegers.
*'''The Assassination of Robert de Sable''' Robert IV de Sablé, a powerful leader during the Third Crusade, was the eleventh Grand Master of the Knights Templar. When he was made Grand Master, he had been a Templar knight for less than a year, and died shortly after in 1193, on Holy Land soil.
*'''The Death of Genghis Khan''' After suffering a severe injury between 1226 and 1227, Genghis Khan became increasingly ill. Despite his sons and commanders urging him to end the conquest campaign and being outraged by the taunting of Xia’s leading commander, Genghis insisted on continuing. He died shortly after in August 1227.
 
===Italian Renaissance===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Assassination of Marco Barbarigo''' After the death of Doge Giovanni Mocenigo and his assassin Carlo Grimaldi, Marco Barbarigo was appointed Doge in 1485. After a short period of government the Doge passed away on 14 August 1486 in ambiguous circumstances.
*'''The Pazzi Conspiracy''' The “Congiura dei Pazzi” was an unsuccessful scheme orchestrated by members of the Pazzi family and their allies to overthrow the ruling Medici family in Florence. In 1478, an assassination attempt was made on Lorenzo de’ Medici and his brother Giuliano. While Lorenzo suffered injuries but survived, Giuliano tragically lost his life in the attack.
*'''The Rescue of Caterina Sforza''' Cesare Borgia captured Caterina Sforza and took her to Rome, where she was held captive in the Belvedere Palace. After an attempted escape, she was then imprisoned at Castel Sant’Angelo. To justify her imprisonment, Pope Alexander VI accused her of trying to kill him with letters impregnated with poison.
 
===Ming Dynasty===
;Historical Hooks
*'''Nine Dragon Wall''' This magnificent and ornate wall is located within the Forbidden City complex. Legend has it that the wall - built at the Emperor’s express request - was imbued with magical properties and that the nine dragons depicted on the stone would come to life and protect the Forbidden City in times of danger.
*'''The Prince of Ning’s Rebellion''' In 1519, Zhu Chenhao sparked a rebellion, disputing the legitimacy of the Zhengde Emperor’s rule and marching towards Nanjing. Zhu’s forces were defeated after just a 42-day rebellion due to the strategic foresight of his enemies.
*'''Slavery''' Daily-use encyclopedias such as the Wanbao quanshu, which targeted the lower classes, contained practical information, including sample contracts, for selling relatives to outsiders. Although officially illegal, the trafficking of children, the sale of wives and daughters into domestic bondage, and the recruitment of women for the imperial household as wet nurses and entertainers were not uncommon.
 
===Golden Age Of Piracy===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Siege of Charles Town''' In 1718, the Spanish forces attempted to capture the British settlement in South Carolina but were repelled by the well-defended colonists after a prolonged siege.
*'''The Lost Treasure''' The Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, sank off the coast of Florida in1622. This ship was part of the Spanish treasure fleet and was loaded with gold, silver, jewels, and other valuable cargo destined for Spain. The Atocha’s treasure sparked centuries of treasure hunting and salvaging efforts.
*'''The Treaty of Cudjoe’s Town''' Signed in 1739, the treaty marked a crucial agreement between the Maroons, led by Cudjoe, and British authorities in Jamaica. Cudjoe’s leadership and strategic negotiation secured land and autonomy for the Maroons, setting a precedent for diplomatic engagement between colonial powers and marginalized communities.
 
===American Revolutionary War===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Boston Tea Party''' In 1773, tensions between American colonists and the British government’s imposition of taxes reached a boiling point when three ships arrived in Boston’s harbor carrying chests of tea. On the night of December 16, protesters boarded the ships and proceeded to dump over three hundred chests of tea into the harbor’s waters.
*'''The Battle of Bunker Hill''' On June 17, 1775, the American militia led by Colonel William Prescott defended Breed’s Hill near Boston against the British troops under General Thomas Gage. Despite running low on ammunition, the Americans repulsed two British assaults before being forced to retreat.
*'''Tignon Law''' In 1768, a group of free women of color refused to comply with the enforcement of the Tignon laws, which mandated that women of African descent wear headscarves as a symbol of their enslaved status. Their refusal led to heavy protests and demonstrations in New Orleans.
 
===French Revolution===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Storming of the Bastille''' During the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution, seven prisoners were released from the infamous prison, which symbolized royal authority and oppression.
*'''Jean-Paul Marat murder''' Jean-Paul Marat, a prominent figure in the French Revolution, was murdered on July 13, 1793, by Charlotte Corday, a Girondin sympathizer.
*'''The Fall of Robespierre''' On July 27, 1794, the National Convention accused Maximilien Robespierre and several of his supporters, including Louis Antoine de Saint-Just, of crimes against the state.
 
===Industrial Revolution===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Regent’s Canal Disaster''' In July 1874, a barge carrying a large quantity of gunpowder exploded on the Regent’s Canal in Maida Vale. The explosion caused extensive damage to nearby buildings and resulted in several fatalities and injuries.
*'''Napoleon of crime''' In 1876, Thomas Gainsborough’s portrait of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, disappeared from the Thomas Agnew & Sons gallery in London. Suspicions arose regarding Adam Worth’s involvement, the “Napoleon of crime.”
*'''Elementary''' In 1887, Arthur Conan Doyle’s first detective novel, “A Study in Scarlet,” debuted in Beeton’s Christmas Annual by Ward Lock & Co. in London. This introduced readers to the London consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler Dr. Watson.
*'''Jack the Ripper''' Jack the Ripper, a serial killer and an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery, terrorized the impoverished Whitechapel district of London, England, in 1888.
 
===World War I===
;Historical Hooks
*'''The Curse of the Red Baron''' Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the “Red Baron”, was one of the most renowned and feared fighter pilots of World War I, credited with shooting down over 80 enemy aircraft. Some believed that he was protected by a supernatural force.
*'''Angels of Mons''' British soldiers claimed to have been miraculously saved by angelic beings during the Battle of Mons in 1914. These angelic figures were said to have intervened, shielding the British troops from enemy fire and guiding them to safety.
*'''Grigori Rasputin Assassination''' Rasputin, who held considerable influence over Tsar Nicholas II and his wife, Empress Alexandra, was assassinated on December 30, 1916.

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Boston People of the Revolution[edit | edit source]

John Adams was a foundational figure of the American Revolution. A Harvard-educated lawyer from Massachusetts, Adams rose to prominence by opposing the 1765 Stamp Act, serving as a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses, and working to build the newly formed American navy. While sympathetic to the patriot cause, his belief in the rule of law led him to successfully defend British soldiers involved in the 1770 Boston Massacre. In Congress, he was instrumental in persuading delegates to declare independence, nominating George Washington as commander of the Continental Army, and playing a key role in drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Later, he was central in negotiating the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War. Adams later authored the 1780 Massachusetts Constitution, influencing the future U.S. Constitution. He served as the first vice president under Washington and as the second president of the United States.

Born in Boston, Samuel Adams was a pivotal Founding Father, political philosopher, and civic leader who galvanized colonial resistance against British authority. He strongly opposed the Stamp Act and other parliamentary taxation measures, leading to his involvement in the formation and operation of the Sons of Liberty in Boston. During the 1760s and 1770s he coordinated anti-British activities both within Boston and across the colonies, including the Boston Tea Party.

As a delegate to the Continental Congress, Adams was a firm advocate for separating from Britain, signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was also involved in drafting the Articles of Confederation and, after the war, served as governor of Massachusetts.

Crispus Attucks was one of the first casualties of the American Revolution. As an escaped slave working as a sailor and dock worker in Boston, he became a protest leader and the first victim of the Boston Massacre. During the confrontation with British soldiers on King Street, Attucks stood at the forefront of a crowd, demanding that the soldiers leave. When the soldiers opened fire, Attucks was shot twice in the chest, dying instantly.

Although his death was used as political propaganda to fuel anti-British sentiment during the period, his status as a martyr was cemented by 19th-century abolitionists who highlighted his sacrifice as a testament to Black patriotism.

Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers. A seasoned diplomat in London, he initially opposed the Stamp Act and, upon returning to America, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776. One of his most significant contributions to the Revolution was serving as the primary American envoy to France from 1776 to 1778. Using his fame as a scientist and diplomatic expertise, he secured essential French financial and military support. This support is widely regarded as being instrumental in turning the tide of the war.

Franklin is the only Founding Father to sign all three major documents establishing the United States: the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Treaty of Paris ending the war (1783), and the U.S. Constitution (1787).

John Hancock was an American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot leader during the American Revolution. Inheriting a massive fortune from his uncle, Hancock became one of New England's wealthiest men and used this wealth and influence to oppose British taxation policies. His defiance made him popular in Boston, particularly after customs officials seized his ship, the Liberty, in 1768 on charges of smuggling.

Hancock served as the President of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1777, and after the war, he served as the first and third Governor of Massachusetts. He is best known for being the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776, doing so with a large, bold signature to defy King George III.

Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies' break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness".

Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolution, acting as a vital link between the American colonies and France. Inspired by the American cause of liberty, the 19-year-old defied King Louis XVI and traveled to America in 1777, volunteering to serve without pay.

He quickly formed a close bond with George Washington and was commissioned as a major general in the Continental Army. Lafayette proved his bravery and skill in battle and was wounded in action. This led him to return to France and lobby for increased military aid, successfully securing French troops and supplies for the colonies. Returning to America in 1781, he led American forces against Lord Cornwallis in Virginia, setting the stage for the decisive American-French victory at the Siege of Yorktown.

After returning to France after the war, Lafayette remained a lifelong friend of the United States and was granted honorary U.S. citizenship in 2002.

Paul Revere was a prominent Boston silversmith, industrialist, and dedicated Patriot. A leading member of the Sons of Liberty, Revere organized intelligence networks to monitor British troops and co-originated anti-British agitation, including taking part in the 1773 Boston Tea Party. During the war, Revere served in the Massachusetts Militia and manufactured gunpowder for the Continental Army.

He is most well known for his dramatic midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn colonists of advancing British forces. Following instructions, a "one if by land, two if by sea" signal was placed in the Old North Church, alerting Revere to the British route across the Charles River. Along with William Dawes and others, Revere spread the alarm from Boston to Lexington, enabling leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams to escape and allowing militiamen to prepare for the crucial battles of Lexington and Concord. Though captured by a British patrol shortly after his ride, his mission was successful. This was later immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1861 poem, "Paul Revere's Ride" transforming him into a lasting symbol of American independence and civic bravery.

Joseph Warren was a Founding Father of the United States and a central leader in the Patriot movement in Boston during the early American Revolution. A respected physician and member of the Sons of Liberty, Warren became a key political organizer. He often acted as a master spy, utilizing his intelligence network to stay ahead of British movements. Notably, on April 18, 1775, it was Warren who dispatched Paul Revere and William Dawes on their famous midnight ride to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British march toward Lexington and Concord.

Despite having little formal military training, Warren was later appointed a major general and showed immense courage by volunteering as a private soldier in the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, where he was killed in action at age 34.

George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Tasked with fighting a superior British force, Washington formed the colonial militias into a disciplined fighting force. Despite losing more battles than he won, his resilience, strategic retreats, and crucial victories, such as the final victory at Yorktown, secured American independence.

Unanimously elected, Washington served as president from 1789 to 1797, where he implemented a strong, well-financed national government, including the creation of a national bank. His dedication to civilian control of the military, together with his voluntary retirement after two terms, helped secure the stability of American democracy.

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NYC People of the Revolution[edit | edit source]

Caesar was one of hundreds of sailors, White and Black, who helped the Continental Army escape from Brooklyn in 1776, enabling the rebellion to survive. Born in Africa, he was enslaved as a child and brought to North America.

Somehow, he earned his freedom, and in 1775 he joined the Revolution as part of the Marblehead regiment. This group of seamen manned the boats in the New Jersey and New York campaigns, including the famous crossing of the Delaware River. Black New Englanders like Caesar were among the Continental Army's first recruits, 150 of whom carried Washington's troops from Brooklyn Heights to Peck Slip in August 1776. The amateur military, greatly outnumbered, was badly defeated in Long Island. But they were saved by a thick fog, an early historian writing that no one in the region could remember any such weather “within the space of twenty or thirty years\". If not for the skill of mariners like Caesar, military historians agree, no more than half of the decimated rebel army would have escaped.

Nathan Hale is one of the American Revolution's most famous spies and one of its earliest martyrs. Having volunteered to stay in New York after the Battle of Long Island in order to pass information to the Revolutionary cause, the 21-year-old Patriot was hanged by the occupying British government on September 22, 1776. This underscored the importance of effective espionage practices for the rebels.

Alongside George Washington's spy ring on Long Island, intelligence-gathering was far more commonly done by everyday unsung heroes of the cause. Knowledge is typically passed mouth to mouth, through both formal and informal communication networks. Waitresses overhearing conversation between officers in a tavern passed information on to rebel informants. Slaves moving goods from city to country reported on the British army's health. Families permitted to cross battlefield lines to visit relatives shared observations in conversation and correspondence.\n

Alexander Hamilton was one of George Washington's trusted advisers during the American Revolution and the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Born in 1757 in the West Indies, he was orphaned at the age of 11. His cleverness showed early, and his employers pooled their money to send him to university. Hamilton moved to New York in 1773 and began attending King's College (later Columbia University). By 1774, he was writing pro-rebel articles, and by 1775 he'd joined the volunteer militia to oppose the British. \n \nIn 1776 he formed his own artillery company, becoming a captain, before being appointed as aide-de-camp to Washington in 1777. A skilled military commander, his leadership was decisive in the Battle of Yorktown. After the war Hamilton went on to become a respected statesman, representing New York and the nation in the preservation of the principles of the revolution and formation of the new government.

William Howe was the commander in chief of the British Army in North America (1776–78). Despite several military successes, he was unable to destroy the Continental Army and stem the American Revolution.\n \nWilliam Howe had been active in North America during the French and Indian War a few years earlier, where he earned a reputation as one of the army's most brilliant young generals. He initially captured New York in 1776 when the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Long Island and later led the campaign to capture Philadelphia. These victories were, however, not enough to defeat Washington's armies, and he resigned in 1778 to return to Britain.

Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies' break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of \"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness\".\n

Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolution, acting as a vital link between the American colonies and France. Inspired by the American cause of liberty, the 19-year-old defied King Louis XVI and traveled to America in 1777, volunteering to serve without pay. \n \nHe quickly formed a close bond with George Washington and was commissioned as a major general in the Continental Army. Lafayette proved his bravery and skill in battle and was wounded in action. This led him to return to France and lobby for increased military aid, successfully securing French troops and supplies for the colonies. Returning to America in 1781, he led American forces against Lord Cornwallis in Virginia, setting the stage for the decisive American-French victory at the Siege of Yorktown.

Francis Lewis was a Welsh-born merchant and patriot who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. As a dedicated radical in New York, he served in the Stamp Act Congress and was a member of the Committee of Sixty and the New York Provincial Congress before joining the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1779.

During the Revolutionary War, Lewis utilized his commercial experience to help secure supplies for the Continental Army, particularly through his work on the Continental Board of Admiralty. His commitment to the patriot cause came at a high personal cost. Following the Battle of Long Island in 1776, British forces destroyed his estate in Queens and imprisoned his wife. While she was later released in a prisoner exchange, the harsh conditions of her captivity severely affected her health, leading to her death in 1779. Devastated by his wife's death, Lewis subsequently retired from politics, leaving Congress in 1779 and retiring completely by 1781.

Hercules Mulligan was a vital spy for the Continental Army and a dedicated patriot during the American Revolution. Raised in New York City, he was an early member of the Sons of Liberty and a close associate of Alexander Hamilton, whom he mentored and introduced to revolutionary ideals. Working as a successful tailor, Mulligan cultivated relationships with high-ranking British Officers, allowing him to gather crucial intelligence directly from the enemy. Despite the dangers of operating within British-occupied New York, he operated as a confidential correspondent for George Washington, supplying information that helped shape the war's outcome.

Mulligan is credited with saving Washington's life on two occasions by revealing plots to capture him. Even after being suspected of spying and briefly arrested, he continued his intelligence work with the help of his enslaved assistant, Cato. Following the war, Washington solidified Mulligan's reputation as a patriot by having breakfast with him shortly after the British evacuation of New York.

Isaac Sears was the public face of the Sons of Liberty in New York City, the second and perhaps most active chapter in the colonies. He was a prosperous merchant, like so many leaders of the underground rebel group. During the mid-1700s, he made fine income as a privateer, hunting the ships of imperial rivals for the British. Only when the Sugar Act brought an end to his trade in the West Indies did the sea captain turn against Britain. During the revolution he was a member of the Committee of Sixty and was involved in raids on British troops and in the destruction of Loyalist property throughout New York City.

Anna Smith Strong was the only recorded female member of the Culper Spy Ring, a secret network established to gather intelligence for General George Washington in British-occupied New York. Living in Setauket, Long Island, she utilized her position to pass messages while avoiding suspicion, partly because her relatives were Loyalists.

Strong's fame stems from the ingenious clothesline code which she used to signal Caleb Brewster, a courier who transported intelligence across the Long Island Sound. When a message was ready to be picked up, she would hang a black petticoat on her clothesline, clearly visible from across the bay. She would add a specific number of white handkerchiefs to indicate which of the six designated coves Brewster should use to meet his contact.

George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Tasked with fighting a superior British force, Washington formed the colonial militias into a disciplined fighting force. Despite losing more battles than he won, his resilience, strategic retreats, and crucial victories, such as the final victory at Yorktown, secured American independence. \n \nUnanimously elected, Washington served as president from 1789 to 1797, where he implemented a strong, well-financed national government, including the creation of a national bank. His dedication to civilian control of the military, together with his voluntary retirement after two terms, helped secure the stability of American democracy.

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