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{{Era|Memories|AC4}}
{{Era|Memories|AC4}}
{{Memory Infobox
{{Memory Infobox
| image = A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_3.png
|image=A Man They Call The Sage 3.png
| description = ''In anticipation of getting his reward, Edward must meet the Templars near the docks.''
|description=''In anticipation of getting his reward, [[Edward Kenway|Edward]] must meet the [[Templars]] near the docks.''
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
| type = Main
|type=Main
| fullsync = <small>
|fullsync=<small>
*Tackle the Sage from above.
*Tackle the [[Sage]] from above.
*Use the pistol in combat.</small>
*Use the [[pistol]] in combat.</small>
| previous = [[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]
|previous=[[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]
| next = [[Claiming What's Due]]
|next=[[Claiming What's Due]]
| source = [[Edward Kenway]]
|source=[[Edward Kenway]]
| location = [[Havana]], [[Cuba]], {{Wiki|New Spain}}
|location=[[Havana]], [[Cuba]], {{Wiki|New Spain}}
| date = July 1715}}
|date=July 1715}}
'''A Man They Call the Sage''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Edward Kenway]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Noob|a research analyst]] at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Animus|Animus Omega]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>
'''A Man They Call the Sage''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Edward Kenway]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Noob|a research analyst]] at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Animus|Animus Omega]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>


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*'''[[Laureano de Torres y Ayala|Laureano]]:''' ''Very punctual, Duncan. This way. Here he is, a man both Templars and [[Assassins]] have sought for over a decade. I am told your surname is [[Bartholomew Roberts|Roberts]]. Is this so? You recognize this, I think. ''
*'''[[Laureano de Torres y Ayala|Laureano]]:''' ''Very punctual, Duncan. This way. Here he is, a man both Templars and [[Assassins]] have sought for over a decade. I am told your surname is [[Bartholomew Roberts|Roberts]]. Is this so? You recognize this, I think. ''
He produced the [[blood vial]] and drew some of Roberts' blood into it.
He produced the [[blood vial]] and drew some of Roberts' blood into it.
[[File:A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_4.png|thumb|250px|Torres drawing Roberts' blood into the vial]]
[[File:A Man They Call The Sage 4.png|thumb|250px|Torres drawing Roberts' blood into the vial]]
*'''[[Julien du Casse|Julien]]:''' ''According to the old tales, the blood of a sage is required to enter the [[Observatory (Isu)|Observatory]].''
*'''[[Julien du Casse|Julien]]:''' ''According to the old tales, the blood of a sage is required to enter the [[Observatory (Isu)|Observatory]].''
*'''Laureano:''' ''We have the key. Now we need only its location. Perhaps mister Roberts will be eager to provide it. Transfer him to my residence.''
*'''Laureano:''' ''We have the key. Now we need only its location. Perhaps mister Roberts will be eager to provide it. Transfer him to my residence.''
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*'''Lareano:''' ''I feel it too. Do not let them get their hands on the Sage! At whatever cost!''
*'''Lareano:''' ''I feel it too. Do not let them get their hands on the Sage! At whatever cost!''
During the journey to the mansion, the group was attacked by Assassins.
During the journey to the mansion, the group was attacked by Assassins.
*'''Woodes:''' ''Assassins! Above! They're on the rooftops!<br />Crossing me is fatal, cur!<br />Don't expect mercy.<br />I've survived much worse than you!<br />To action then.<br />It ends now!<br />You're consigned to oblivion.''
*'''Woodes:''' ''Assassins! Above! They're on the rooftops!<br>Crossing me is fatal, cur!<br>Don't expect mercy.<br>I've survived much worse than you!<br>To action then.<br>It ends now!<br>You're consigned to oblivion.''
*'''Julien:''' ''Watch the streets and alleys. They could be anywhere!''
*'''Julien:''' ''Watch the streets and alleys. They could be anywhere!''
*'''Torres:''' ''Protect the Sage!''
*'''Torres:''' ''Protect the Sage!''
Edward and the others fought off the attack, but they were caught by surprise when more Assassins ambushed their group. One landed to Rogers' left and used a [[blowpipe]] to fire a [[poison]] [[dart]] at him just when a dart had already hit the right side of his neck. Another leaped down to air-assassinate one of Roberts' two escorting soldiers with his right [[Hidden Blade]]. His comrade immediately drew his sword to impale the Assassin, but they swept their right arm within the sword's guard to knock it aside and used their left Hidden Blade to stab the soldier's neck, killing him.
Edward and the others fought off the attack, but they were caught by surprise when more Assassins ambushed their group. One landed to Rogers' left and used a [[blowpipe]] to fire a [[poison]] [[dart]] at him just when a dart hit the right side of his neck. Another leaped down to air-assassinate one of Roberts' two escorting soldiers with his right [[Hidden Blade]]. His comrade immediately drew his sword to impale the Assassin, but they swept their right arm within the sword's guard to knock it aside and used their left Hidden Blade to stab the soldier's neck, killing him.


A third Assassin leaped down and fired a dart at Edward, slowing him down long enough for them to break Roberts' cuffs with their Hidden Blades; behind them, [[El Tiburón]] charged an Assassin and chopped at their back with his [[battleaxe]], but his target dodged and a scuffle ensued. Distracted by the fight, the Assassin freeing Roberts left his wrists near the man's face, allowing him to redirect the still-activated Blades into the Assassin's neck. Beaten back a few paces, El Tiburón saw his Assassin target attempt to flee and lunged forward to draw his axe along their back, then threw it at the one still beside Rogers, lodging the blade in their chest. Amidst the chaos, Roberts took the chance to escape
A third Assassin leaped down and fired a dart at Edward, slowing him down long enough for them to break Roberts' cuffs with their Hidden Blades; behind them, [[El Tiburón]] charged an Assassin and chopped at their back with his [[battleaxe]], but his target dodged and a scuffle ensued. Distracted by the fight, the Assassin freeing Roberts left his wrists near the man's face, allowing him to redirect the still-activated Blades into the Assassin's neck. Beaten back a few paces, El Tiburón saw his Assassin target attempt to flee and lunged forward to draw his axe along their back, then threw it at the one still beside Rogers, lodging the blade in their chest. Amidst the chaos, Roberts took the chance to escape.
*'''Guard:''' ''Ah!''
*'''Guard:''' ''Ah!''
*'''Laureano:''' ''Stop him!''
*'''Laureano:''' ''Stop him!''
Edward gave chase after Roberts.
Edward gave chase after Roberts.
*'''Edward:''' ''You're a nimble one, I'll give you that.<br />Hang back and make this easy on both of us mate!<br />Stop or I'll kneecap you!''
*'''Edward:''' ''You're a nimble one, I'll give you that.<br>Hang back and make this easy on both of us mate!<br>Stop or I'll kneecap you!''
He managed to capture the Sage and escorted him back at [[Firearm|gunpoint]].
He managed to capture the Sage and escorted him back at [[Firearm|gunpoint]].
*'''Roberts:''' ''Well done, lap dog.''
*'''Roberts:''' ''Well done, lap dog.''
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*'''Julien:''' ''We'll see him to the prisons, Grand Master.''
*'''Julien:''' ''We'll see him to the prisons, Grand Master.''
*'''Laureano:''' ''Double the watch.''
*'''Laureano:''' ''Double the watch.''
[[File:A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_10.png|thumb|250px|Woodes parting company with the others]]
[[File:A Man They Call The Sage 10.png|thumb|250px|Woodes parting company with the others]]
*'''Woodes:''' ''Well, I'll be buggered. What an active day we've had, gents!''
*'''Woodes:''' ''Well, I'll be buggered. What an active day we've had, gents!''
*'''Laureano:''' Sí. ''(Yes.) Beset on all sides by our enemies. We must be more cautious.''
*'''Laureano:''' Sí. ''(Yes.) Beset on all sides by our enemies. We must be more cautious.''
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==Outcome==
==Outcome==
Edward managed to recapture the Sage for the Templars, and received the payment for the delivered maps and blood vial.
Edward managed to recapture the Sage for the Templars, and received the payment for the delivered maps and blood vial.
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
In the [[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag|novelization]], the Assassin attack on the Templars in order to rescue Bartholomew Roberts is omitted, and the Templars' induction scene leads directly into Rogers' departure for England. Despite this, Ah Tabai still berates Edward for murdering his students in the novel.
In the [[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag|novelization]], the Assassin attack on the Templars in order to rescue Roberts is omitted, and the Templars' [[Initiation into the Templar Order|initiation]] scene leads directly into Rogers' departure for England. Despite this, Ah Tabai still berates Edward for murdering his students in the novel.


Some Assassins can be seen assassinating guards from haystacks and hiding places, and Edward could shoot the unarmed Assassins during his walk with the Templars.
Some Assassins can be seen assassinating guards from [[hiding spot]]s, and Edward could shoot the unarmed Assassins during his walk with the Templars.


The music that plays while escorting Roberts and the Templars is [[Assassin's Creed III soundtrack|borrowed]] from ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', making it the only major piece of music in the game not newly-composed from the [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag soundtrack|soundtrack]].
The music that plays while escorting Roberts and the Templars is [[Assassin's Creed III soundtrack|borrowed]] from ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', making it the only major piece of music in the game not newly-composed from the [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag soundtrack|soundtrack]].
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center" widths="180">
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_1.png|Stede Bonnet calling out to Edward
A Man They Call The Sage 1.png|Stede Bonnet calling out to Edward
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_2.png|Edward meeting with the Templars
A Man They Call The Sage 2.png|Edward meeting with the Templars
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_5.png|Torres ordering Roberts' transfer to his residence
A Man They Call The Sage 5.png|Torres ordering Roberts' transfer to his residence
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_6.png|Assassins ambushing the Templars
A Man They Call The Sage 6.png|Assassins ambushing the Templars
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_7.png|An Assassin freeing Roberts
A Man They Call The Sage 7.png|An Assassin freeing Roberts
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_8.png|Edward escorting Roberts at gunpoint
A Man They Call The Sage 8.png|Edward escorting Roberts at gunpoint
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_9.png|Templars escorting Roberts to the prison
A Man They Call The Sage 9.png|Templars escorting Roberts to the prison
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_11.png|Torres paying Edward for the delivered maps and blood vial
A Man They Call The Sage 11.png|Torres paying Edward for the delivered maps and blood vial
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 03:59, 6 July 2026

A Man They Call the Sage was a virtual representation of one of Edward Kenway's genetic memories, relived by a research analyst at Abstergo Entertainment through the Animus Omega.[1]

Description

Edward met with the Templars at the docks to meet the Sage and escort him to the governor's mansion.

Dialogue

Edward met with the Templars near the docks.

  • Woodes: Good morning, Duncan. Just over here...
  • Stede: Edward! Hello, Edward! I found a man to purchase my remaining sugar! Quite a coup, I must say!
  • Woodes: He just called you Edward.
  • Edward: Oh, that's the merchant who sailed me here. Out of caution, I gave him a false name.
  • Woodes: Ah... well done.
  • Edward: We'll catch up, Bonnet! Later.

He followed the Templars under a small pavilion, where a man sat cuffed in a chair and under guard.

  • Laureano: Very punctual, Duncan. This way. Here he is, a man both Templars and Assassins have sought for over a decade. I am told your surname is Roberts. Is this so? You recognize this, I think.

He produced the blood vial and drew some of Roberts' blood into it.

Torres drawing Roberts' blood into the vial
  • Julien: According to the old tales, the blood of a sage is required to enter the Observatory.
  • Laureano: We have the key. Now we need only its location. Perhaps mister Roberts will be eager to provide it. Transfer him to my residence.

The group headed towards Torres' residence, with Roberts still under guard.

  • Edward: Such a fuss over one man. Is the Observatory really such a grand prize?
  • Laureano: Sí, sin duda. (Yes, indeed.) The Observatory was a tool built by the Precursor race. Its worth is without measure.
  • Edward: Precursor race... I see.
  • Laureano: One of your early letters mentioned the desire to kill the Mayan Mentor, Ah Tabai. Were you able to carry out this contract before coming here?
  • Edward: I... I was not, no. Too many... complications along the way.
  • Laureano: A pity. But the maps you delivered with the blood vial will see that job finished.
  • Edward: Aye. That's the idea.
  • Woodes: I don't like this route, Torres. We're exposed.
  • Julien: Something is wrong. Stay close, Grand Master!
  • Lareano: I feel it too. Do not let them get their hands on the Sage! At whatever cost!

During the journey to the mansion, the group was attacked by Assassins.

  • Woodes: Assassins! Above! They're on the rooftops!
    Crossing me is fatal, cur!
    Don't expect mercy.
    I've survived much worse than you!
    To action then.
    It ends now!
    You're consigned to oblivion.
  • Julien: Watch the streets and alleys. They could be anywhere!
  • Torres: Protect the Sage!

Edward and the others fought off the attack, but they were caught by surprise when more Assassins ambushed their group. One landed to Rogers' left and used a blowpipe to fire a poison dart at him just when a dart hit the right side of his neck. Another leaped down to air-assassinate one of Roberts' two escorting soldiers with his right Hidden Blade. His comrade immediately drew his sword to impale the Assassin, but they swept their right arm within the sword's guard to knock it aside and used their left Hidden Blade to stab the soldier's neck, killing him.

A third Assassin leaped down and fired a dart at Edward, slowing him down long enough for them to break Roberts' cuffs with their Hidden Blades; behind them, El Tiburón charged an Assassin and chopped at their back with his battleaxe, but his target dodged and a scuffle ensued. Distracted by the fight, the Assassin freeing Roberts left his wrists near the man's face, allowing him to redirect the still-activated Blades into the Assassin's neck. Beaten back a few paces, El Tiburón saw his Assassin target attempt to flee and lunged forward to draw his axe along their back, then threw it at the one still beside Rogers, lodging the blade in their chest. Amidst the chaos, Roberts took the chance to escape.

  • Guard: Ah!
  • Laureano: Stop him!

Edward gave chase after Roberts.

  • Edward: You're a nimble one, I'll give you that.
    Hang back and make this easy on both of us mate!
    Stop or I'll kneecap you!

He managed to capture the Sage and escorted him back at gunpoint.

  • Roberts: Well done, lap dog.
  • Edward: Quiet!
  • Julien: We'll see him to the prisons, Grand Master.
  • Laureano: Double the watch.
Woodes parting company with the others
  • Woodes: Well, I'll be buggered. What an active day we've had, gents!
  • Laureano: Sí. (Yes.) Beset on all sides by our enemies. We must be more cautious.
  • Woodes: I do wish I could remain to see our drama done, but I must avail myself of these winds and sail for England.
  • Laureano: By all means, Captain. Speed and fortune to you.
  • Woodes: With luck, I'll return myself a governor. And with my idiot King's blessing, no less. ¡Adios! (Goodbye!)
  • Laureano: As for you, Mr. Walpole... I consider this the first payment in a long-term investment. Gracias. (Thank you.)
  • Edward: Obliged.
  • Torres: I would like you to be present for the interrogation tomorrow. Call around noon.
  • Edward: Yes, sir.

Outcome

Edward managed to recapture the Sage for the Templars, and received the payment for the delivered maps and blood vial.

Behind the scenes

In the novelization, the Assassin attack on the Templars in order to rescue Roberts is omitted, and the Templars' initiation scene leads directly into Rogers' departure for England. Despite this, Ah Tabai still berates Edward for murdering his students in the novel.

Some Assassins can be seen assassinating guards from hiding spots, and Edward could shoot the unarmed Assassins during his walk with the Templars.

The music that plays while escorting Roberts and the Templars is borrowed from Assassin's Creed III, making it the only major piece of music in the game not newly-composed from the soundtrack.

Gallery

References

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag memories
Main memories
Sequence 1: Prologue
Edward Kenway
Sequence 2: The Spanish Main
Lively Havana - ...And My Sugar? - Mister Walpole, I Presume? - A Man They Call the Sage - Claiming What's Due - The Treasure Fleet
Sequence 3: The Republic of Pirates
This Tyro Captain - Now Hiring - Prizes and Plunder - Raise the Black Flag - Sugarcane and Its Yields - Proper Defenses - A Single Madman
Sequence 4: Retribution
This Old Cove - Nothing Is True... - The Sage's Buried Secret - Overrun and Outnumbered
Sequence 5: Mistaken Motives
The Forts - Traveling Salesman - Unmanned
Sequence 6: Shifting Sands
Diving for Medicines - Devil's Advocate - The Siege of Charles-Towne
Sequence 7: The British Invasion
We Demand a Parlay - The Gunpowder Plot - Commodore Eighty-Sixed - The Fireship
Sequence 8: No Regrets
Do Not Go Gently... - Vainglorious Bastards - Marooned
Sequence 9: Muddied Waters
Imagine My Surprise - Trust Is Earned
Sequence 10: Dead Reckoning
Black Bart's Gambit - Murder and Mayhem - The Observatory
Sequence 11: To the Lees
To Suffer Without Dying - Delirium - ...Everything Is Permitted
Sequence 12: The Eagle and the Jackdaw
A Governor No Longer - Royal Misfortune - Tainted Blood - Ever a Splinter
Sequence 13: Epilogue
The End - How Grand, Master Kenway!
Templar hunts
Opía Apito
The Taíno Assassin - Templar Ships - Right-Hand Man - The Trail of Lucia Márquez
Rhona Dinsmore
Bureau Under Attack - A Thief in the Market - Arms Race - Flint's End
Antó
The Maroon Assassin - Recruiting Maroons - Under Attack - The Commander's Ruse
Vance Travers
Oh Brother... - The Other Brother - Upton's Sorrow - Queen of Pirates, King of Fools
Assassination contracts
The Plantation Master - The Guard Post - The Slave Traders - The Judge - The Weapons Smugglers - The British Captain - Beach Bonfire - A Shipment of Powder - The Spanish Commander - Unlicensed Dealer - No More Taxes - A Botched Escape - The Pirate Captain - The Outlaws - Tomb Raiders - A Last Drink for the Road - Castaway - The Unworthy Brother - The Poachers - The Deserter - The Twin Dilemma - The Dreaded Pirate - The Expedition - The Slave Master - A Slaver's Business - The Informant - The Treasure Hunter - Shady Business - The Smuggler's Squat - The Outlaw's Cave
Naval contracts
An Eye for an Eye - The Law of the Ocean - A Spanish Plague - Driftwood - Silk on the Waves - Contraband - Private Escort - Blind Justice - The Realities of War - Hunter Gatherer - Papers, Please - Weathering the Storm - Smuggler's Den - A Personal Matter - The Final Contract
DLC
Aveline missions
The Rebel Camp - The Fort - The Tower
Freedom Cry missions
The Calm Before the Storm - A Common Enemy - Laying the First Brick - A Ship of His Own - Lifting the Veil - A Scientific Inquiry - Plant the Seeds - Down with the Ship - De Fayet's Last Stand
Resynced missions
Side Quests
Art Lover - Former Glories - A Finished Home - Damn Fine Gear - Mayan Mysteries - Captain Stede Bonnet - Blackbeard's Treasure
Officer Quests
Lucy Baldwin
A Proper Shipwright - The One With the Gun - Plantain! - Big Wig
The Padre
A Second Chance - Loyalty, Discipline, and Courage - If Thy Right Hand Offend Thee - The Other Cheek
Tobias Smith
No Box Dark Enough - All Love Must End - Very Little, But Something
A World Without Gold
That Bastard Maynard - Not Even a Real Captain - What the Devil! - It's a Start - I Just Want To Talk - Not Our Natural Allies - A Cockalorum - A World Without Gold
Local Events
Abaco Island
A Just Reward
Arroyos
William The Whale
Cayman Sound
Stalking Danger
Cumberland Bay
Sunken Spanish Treasure
Great Inagua
Cat Distribution System
Havana
Easy Pickings - Monkey Business - Smelly Sailors - The Golden Locket
Kingston
Beat the Chest - Crow's Nest
Nassau
A Moment of Freedom - Black Market Shopping - Visitor of Poor
Port Royal
Tax Collector
Santanillas
Divine Secret Kept
Animus Rifts
Wayward Souls - Wayward Desires - Wayward Minds - True Purpose