Saracens

"Saracens" was a generical term employed by Christian Europeans to refer to Muslim Arabs during the Middle Ages. Most notably, it described the Sunni Muslim armies who were involved in the Crusades. During the Third Crusade, Saracens were led by the Ayyubid Sultan Salāḥ ad-Dīn and defended the Holy Land from the Crusaders, who tried to reclaim it in the name of Jesus Christ.

Although the Crusaders had achieved some victories, most notably the retaking of Acre, most of the Holy Land was still held by Saracens. The lands to the east and south-east were Saracen strongholds, and they occupied and held the cities of Damascus and Jerusalem.

Soldiers

In terms of combat, Saracen soldiers were much tougher than the Crusaders, and wore Lamellar armor. They also had the ability to speak Arabic and Turkish.

Saracen soldiers of the Saracen army have lamellar armor, though they were uncommon in appearance. These soldiers could perform both counterattacks and grabs. Also, while Altaïr could counter their attacks, it would only push them down, not kill them outright. However, if they were countered by using the Hidden Blade, it would kill them.

Clothing

In Damacus they wore green Lamellar armor hovever the ones thretning citizens wore the same armor but in gray colour. In Jerusalem the guards wore dark red Lamelar armor.

Flags

The Saracens had spread 100 Saracen flags across the city of Damascus. In 1191, Altaïr collected all of them.

Gallery

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  Concept art of the Saracen soldiers
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  A Saracen Soldier
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  A Saracen Sergeant
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  A Saracen Captain

Reference

• Assassin's Creed