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{{Dialogue2|Roberts|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.|Edward|How long have their kind been here?|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}} | {{Dialogue2|Roberts|The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory.|Edward|How long have their kind been here?|Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly.|Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}} | ||
[[File:Guardian render.png|thumb|250px|A Guardian]] | [[File:Guardian render.png|thumb|250px|A Guardian]] | ||
The '''Guardians''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica | The '''Guardians of the Observatory''' were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the [[Taíno]] people, that were known to live in [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]]. | ||
==History== | |||
===16th century=== | |||
Tasked with the defense of an [[Isu|ancient]] structure known as the [[Observatory]] by [[16th century Sage|a]] [[Sage]] during the mid-16th century, the Guardians of the Observatory were secretive in their dealings, and isolated themselves from other tribes against.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | |||
[[Thom Kavanagh]] arrived at the Observatory sometime between 1670 and 1706, and was initially attacked by the Guardians until they recognized his face, perceiving him to be a Sage. Kavanagh then lived with the Guardians until his death, after which they buried him in a secluded spot in the jungle. Other than Kavanagh and the Sage who had first given them their task of protection, it is unknown if the Guardians came into contact with any other Sages. | ===17th century=== | ||
[[Thom Kavanagh]] arrived at the Observatory sometime between 1670 and 1706, and was initially attacked by the Guardians until they recognized his face, perceiving him to be a Sage. Kavanagh then lived with the Guardians until his death, after which they buried him in a secluded spot in the jungle. Other than Kavanagh and the Sage who had first given them their task of protection, it is unknown if the Guardians came into contact with any other Sages.<ref name="AC4" /> | |||
When the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] arrived in Long Bay in 1719 with the Sage [[Bartholomew Roberts]], he was forced to dispatch several Guardians in order to safely lead Roberts and his men to the Observatory's entrance. Three years later, when the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and his [[Spanish Navy|Spanish]] troops arrived at the complex, the Guardians fought back but were eventually overwhelmed. In the aftermath, the survivors were captured and the native village set ablaze. Kenway once again made his way through the jungle, this time freeing the Guardians along the way. | ===18th century=== | ||
When the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] arrived in Long Bay in 1719 with the Sage [[Bartholomew Roberts]], he was forced to dispatch several Guardians in order to safely lead Roberts and his men to the Observatory's entrance. Three years later, when the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and his [[Spanish Navy|Spanish]] troops arrived at the complex, the Guardians fought back but were eventually overwhelmed. In the aftermath, the survivors were captured and the native village set ablaze. Kenway once again made his way through the jungle, this time freeing the Guardians along the way.<ref name="AC4" /> | |||
==Habits== | |||
Guardians used stealth and secrecy as their primary tactics, hiding in [[Hiding spot|foliage]] to remain undetected as they eliminated unsuspecting targets with their [[blowpipe]]s and [[Throwing knife|throwing knives]]. They were known to also hang their victims from trees above the trail to discourage intruders from making their way further into the jungle, or to execute and dismember any who made it within view of the Observatory.<ref name="AC4" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Taíno]] | [[Category:Taíno]] | ||
[[Category:Guards]] | [[Category:Guards]] | ||
Revision as of 14:35, 19 April 2019
- Roberts: "The handiwork of men born and bred to protect this place. The Guardians of the Observatory."
- Edward: "How long have their kind been here?"
- Roberts: "Oh, at least a thousand years or more. Dedicated men. Very deadly."
- —Bartholomew Roberts and Edward Kenway, after seeing the remains of the Guardians' victims, 1719.[src]
The Guardians of the Observatory were a group of warrior natives, likely related to the Taíno people, that were known to live in Long Bay, Jamaica.
History
16th century
Tasked with the defense of an ancient structure known as the Observatory by a Sage during the mid-16th century, the Guardians of the Observatory were secretive in their dealings, and isolated themselves from other tribes against.[1]
17th century
Thom Kavanagh arrived at the Observatory sometime between 1670 and 1706, and was initially attacked by the Guardians until they recognized his face, perceiving him to be a Sage. Kavanagh then lived with the Guardians until his death, after which they buried him in a secluded spot in the jungle. Other than Kavanagh and the Sage who had first given them their task of protection, it is unknown if the Guardians came into contact with any other Sages.[1]
18th century
When the pirate Edward Kenway arrived in Long Bay in 1719 with the Sage Bartholomew Roberts, he was forced to dispatch several Guardians in order to safely lead Roberts and his men to the Observatory's entrance. Three years later, when the Templar Grand Master Laureano de Torres y Ayala and his Spanish troops arrived at the complex, the Guardians fought back but were eventually overwhelmed. In the aftermath, the survivors were captured and the native village set ablaze. Kenway once again made his way through the jungle, this time freeing the Guardians along the way.[1]
Habits
Guardians used stealth and secrecy as their primary tactics, hiding in foliage to remain undetected as they eliminated unsuspecting targets with their blowpipes and throwing knives. They were known to also hang their victims from trees above the trail to discourage intruders from making their way further into the jungle, or to execute and dismember any who made it within view of the Observatory.[1]
Gallery
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Edward Kenway dispatching a Guardian
