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[[File:Saracen soldiers.jpg|Saracen soldiers stationed in Damascus.|200px|thumb|left]]'''Saracens''' refers to the Sunni 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. | [[File:Saracen soldiers.jpg|Saracen soldiers stationed in Damascus.|200px|thumb|left]]'''Saracens''' refers to the Sunni Muslim armies (led by [[Saladin]]) involved in the [[Third Crusade|Crusades]] (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). At the time revisited in [[Assassin's Creed|''Assassin's Creed'']], Saracens are defending the Holy Land from the Christian [[Crusader]] invaders, who seek to reclaim it in the name of [[Jesus Christ|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 south-east are Saracen | Although the [[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 south-east are Saracen strongholds, and they occupy and hold the cities of [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]]. | ||
Saracen soldiers are similar to the Crusaders combat-wise. They speak Arabic and Turkish, and wear Lamellar armor. | Saracen soldiers are similar to the Crusaders combat-wise. They speak Arabic and Turkish, and wear Lamellar armor. | ||
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Revision as of 08:50, 8 October 2010
Saracens refers to the Sunni 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 the 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 south-east are Saracen strongholds, and they occupy and hold the cities of Damascus and Jerusalem.
Saracen soldiers are similar to the Crusaders combat-wise. They speak Arabic and Turkish, and wear Lamellar armor.
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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