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The '''Council of Elders''' is one of the governing bodies of the modern-day [[Templar Order]].<ref name="ACfilm">''[[Assassin's Creed (film)|Assassin's Creed: The Movie]]''</ref> | The '''Council of Elders''' is one of the governing bodies of the modern-day [[Templar Order]].<ref name="ACfilm">''[[Assassin's Creed (film)|Assassin's Creed: The Movie]]''</ref> | ||
In the late 17th century, the Council tasked [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] with finding [[Observatory|The Observatory]] in the [[West Indies]]. | In the late 17th century, the Council tasked [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] with finding [[Observatory|The Observatory]] in the [[West Indies]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' – Chapter 29</ref> | ||
In 2016, it is led by [[Ellen Kaye]] and possesses discretionary powers over the funding of [[Abstergo Industries]] and its various subsidiaries. The Council was present at a gathering in [[London]] during which [[Alan Rikkin]] was killed by the [[Assassins]].<ref name="ACfilm" /> | In 2016, it is led by [[Ellen Kaye]] and possesses discretionary powers over the funding of [[Abstergo Industries]] and its various subsidiaries. The Council was present at a gathering in [[London]] during which [[Alan Rikkin]] was killed by the [[Assassins]].<ref name="ACfilm" /> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Council's members appears to have a higher rank than the [[Guardians (Templars)|Guardians]], which are the three highest ranking members of [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], as exemplified by Ellen Kaye giving orders to Alan Rikkin.<ref name="ACfilm" /> However, sources state that only the [[Generals of the Cross|General of the Cross]] is above the Guardians in authority, with the Guardians reporting directly to the General.<ref name="The Essential Guide">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''</ref><ref name="ACU Helix Data 10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' - [[Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo|Helix Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo]]</ref> At the moment, the Council of Elders' exact position and role in the Templar hierarchy remains unclear, save only that it is not ranked above the General of the Cross.<ref name="Reddit AMA with Aymar Azaïzia">[https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/60pj33/i_am_aymar_azaizia_head_of_content_for_assassins/?limit=500 Reddit AMA with Aymar Azaïzia]</ref> | *The Council's members appears to have a higher rank than the [[Guardians (Templars)|Guardians]], which are the three highest ranking members of [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], as exemplified by Ellen Kaye giving orders to Alan Rikkin.<ref name="ACfilm" /> However, sources state that only the [[Generals of the Cross|General of the Cross]] is above the Guardians in authority, with the Guardians reporting directly to the General.<ref name="The Essential Guide">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''</ref><ref name="ACU Helix Data 10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' - [[Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo|Helix Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo]]</ref> At the moment, the Council of Elders' exact position and role in the Templar hierarchy remains unclear, save only that it is not ranked above the General of the Cross.<ref name="Reddit AMA with Aymar Azaïzia">[https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/60pj33/i_am_aymar_azaizia_head_of_content_for_assassins/?limit=500 Reddit AMA with Aymar Azaïzia]</ref> | ||
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', the organization that tasked Laureano de Torres y Ayala was the "Counsel",<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]</ref> in [[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag|''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' novel]] was the Council. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed (film)|Assassin's Creed: The Movie]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed (film)|Assassin's Creed: The Movie]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:16, 23 August 2019
The Council of Elders is one of the governing bodies of the modern-day Templar Order.[1]
In the late 17th century, the Council tasked Laureano de Torres y Ayala with finding The Observatory in the West Indies.[2]
In 2016, it is led by Ellen Kaye and possesses discretionary powers over the funding of Abstergo Industries and its various subsidiaries. The Council was present at a gathering in London during which Alan Rikkin was killed by the Assassins.[1]
Trivia
- The Council's members appears to have a higher rank than the Guardians, which are the three highest ranking members of Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order, as exemplified by Ellen Kaye giving orders to Alan Rikkin.[1] However, sources state that only the General of the Cross is above the Guardians in authority, with the Guardians reporting directly to the General.[3][4] At the moment, the Council of Elders' exact position and role in the Templar hierarchy remains unclear, save only that it is not ranked above the General of the Cross.[5]
- In Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the organization that tasked Laureano de Torres y Ayala was the "Counsel",[6] in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag novel was the Council.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Movie (first appearance)
References
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