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The '''Varangians''' are a guard archetype in [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]. Similarly to the [[Almogavars]], they are an exclusively [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] archetype. They are the equivalent of the [[Seekers|"Seeker" archetype]] from previous installments, as they fight and wield halberds as seekers did. | The '''Varangians''' are a guard archetype in [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]. Similarly to the [[Almogavars]], they are an exclusively [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] archetype. They are the equivalent of the [[Seekers|"Seeker" archetype]] from previous installments, as they fight and wield halberds as seekers did. | ||
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*Historically, the Varangians were Scandinavians, and from the 9th to 14th century, served as the personal guard of the Byzantine Emperor, functioning similarly to the [[Janissaries]], who were the personal guard of the Ottoman Sultan. | *Historically, the Varangians were Scandinavians, and from the 9th to 14th century, served as the personal guard of the Byzantine Emperor, functioning similarly to the [[Janissaries]], who were the personal guard of the Ottoman Sultan. | ||
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Revision as of 00:38, 27 November 2011
  The Varangians are a guard archetype in Assassin's Creed: Revelations. Similarly to the Almogavars, they are an exclusively Byzantine archetype. They are the equivalent of the "Seeker" archetype from previous installments, as they fight and wield halberds as seekers did.
Trivia
- Historically, the Varangians were Scandinavians, and from the 9th to 14th century, served as the personal guard of the Byzantine Emperor, functioning similarly to the Janissaries, who were the personal guard of the Ottoman Sultan.
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