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The '''Council of Elders''' is one of the guiding bodies of the [[Templar Order]].<ref name="ACfilm">''[[Assassin's Creed (film)|Assassin's Creed: The Movie]]''</ref> It operates as a separate entity from the order's governing structure to ensure and maintain the integrity of the Templar government itself by influencing and guiding of the governing structures, having a similar function as the [[Black Cross]]. It does not exert direct control over these structures, such as the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order|Inner Sanctum]].<ref name="ACTEG2">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' {{C|2nd edition}}</ref> | The '''Council of Elders''' is one of the guiding bodies of the [[Templar Order]].<ref name="ACfilm">''[[Assassin's Creed (film)|Assassin's Creed: The Movie]]''</ref> It operates as a separate entity from the order's governing structure to ensure and maintain the integrity of the Templar government itself by influencing and guiding of the governing structures, having a similar function as the [[Black Cross]]. It does not exert direct control over these structures, such as the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order|Inner Sanctum]].<ref name="ACTEG2">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' {{C|2nd edition}}</ref> | ||
In the late 17th century, the Council tasked [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] with finding [[Observatory| | In the late 17th century, the Council tasked [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] with finding the [[Observatory (Isu)|Observatory]] in the [[West Indies]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' – Chapter 29</ref> | ||
During the earliest years of the Black Cross, the Council may have had an significant impact on their assignments.<ref name="ACTEG2" /> | During the earliest years of the Black Cross, the Council may have had an significant impact on their assignments.<ref name="ACTEG2" /> | ||
By 2016, it was led by [[Ellen Kaye]] and possessed 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" /> | |||
==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 | *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, earlier 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> As of 2017, 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 | *In ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', the organization that tasked Laureano de Torres y Ayala was only referred to as "the Counsel"<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 04:48, 5 January 2021
The Council of Elders is one of the guiding bodies of the Templar Order.[1] It operates as a separate entity from the order's governing structure to ensure and maintain the integrity of the Templar government itself by influencing and guiding of the governing structures, having a similar function as the Black Cross. It does not exert direct control over these structures, such as the Inner Sanctum.[2]
In the late 17th century, the Council tasked Laureano de Torres y Ayala with finding the Observatory in the West Indies.[3]
During the earliest years of the Black Cross, the Council may have had an significant impact on their assignments.[2]
By 2016, it was led by Ellen Kaye and possessed 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, earlier sources state that only the General of the Cross is above the Guardians in authority, with the Guardians reporting directly to the General.[4][5] As of 2017, 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.[6]
- In Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the organization that tasked Laureano de Torres y Ayala was only referred to as "the Counsel"[7]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Movie (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide (2nd edition)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: The Movie
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide (2nd edition)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Black Flag – Chapter 29
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Helix Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo
- ↑ Reddit AMA with Aymar Azaïzia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Mister Walpole, I Presume?
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