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[[File:Saracen soldiers.jpg|Saracen soldiers stationed in Damascus.|200px|thumb|left]]'''Saracens''' refers to the Muslim armies (led by [[Saladin]]) involved in the Crusades (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). | [[File:Saracen soldiers.jpg|Saracen soldiers stationed in Damascus.|200px|thumb|left]]'''Saracens''' refers to the Muslim armies (led by [[Saladin]]) involved in the Crusades (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). At the time 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 [[Crusaders]] have had some victories (most notably the retaking of [[Acre]]), most of the Holy Land is still held by Saracens. | Although [[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 southeast are Saracen stronghold, and they surround the cities of [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]], which are also Saracen-held. | ||
==Flags== | ==Flags== | ||
The Saracens have spread 100 Saracen [[flags]] across the city of [[Damascus]]. | 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: | ||
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!width=200|Description | !width="200"|Description | ||
!width=64|Points | !width="64"|Points | ||
!width=64|Secret? | !width="64"|Secret? | ||
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==Saracen in History== | ==Saracen in History== | ||
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Revision as of 19:43, 23 October 2009
Saracens refers to the Muslim armies (led by Saladin) involved in the Crusades (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). At the time 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 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 southeast are Saracen stronghold, and they surround the cities of Damascus and Jerusalem, which are also Saracen-held.
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 |
Saracen in History
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