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'''Saracens''' refers to the Sunni Muslim armies (led by [[Saladin]]) involved in the [[Third Crusade|Crusades]] (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). | '''Saracens''' refers to the Sunni Muslim armies (led by [[Saladin]]) involved in the [[Third Crusade|Crusades]] (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). During the time period revisited in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', Saracens are defending the Holy Land from the Christian [[Crusader]] invaders, who seek to reclaim it in the name of [[Jesus Christ|Christ]]. | ||
Although the [[Crusaders]] have had some victories (most notably the retaking of [[Acre]]), most of the Holy Land is still held by Saracens. The lands to the east and south-east are Saracen strongholds, and they occupy and hold the cities of [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]]. | Although the [[Crusaders]] have had some victories (most notably the retaking of [[Acre]]), most of the Holy Land is still held by Saracens. The lands to the east and south-east are Saracen strongholds, and they occupy and hold the cities of [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:09, 6 January 2011
Saracens refers to the Sunni Muslim armies (led by Saladin) involved in the Crusades (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). During the time period revisited in Assassin's Creed, Saracens are defending the Holy Land from the Christian Crusader invaders, who seek to reclaim it in the name of Christ.
Although the Crusaders have had some victories (most notably the retaking of Acre), most of the Holy Land is still held by Saracens. The lands to the east and south-east are Saracen strongholds, and they occupy and hold the cities of Damascus and Jerusalem.
Saracen soldiers are similar to the Crusaders combat-wise. They speak Arabic and Turkish, and wear Lamellar armor.
Flags
The Saracens have spread 100 Saracen flags across the city of Damascus. Collecting them all will, in the Xbox 360 version of the game, grant the player an Achievement:
| Icon | Name | Description | Points | Secret? |
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Keeper of The Crescent | Find all Saracen flags in Damascus | 10 | No |
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