Visions of the Past

One of the best things that Assassin’s Creed does is incorporate real world hoaxes into the series lore. One such hoax is the Philadelphia Experiment: it’s a hoax that says the USS Eldredge went invisible and teleported from the Philadelphia Shipyard. In this episode, I talk about how this experiment is brought into the lore through something called Project Rainbow. In this episode, you’ll find ou...

It wasn’t too long ago that Ubisoft released the long-awaited expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Many in the Assassin’s Creed community are divided over what to think about it - does it add to the story? Or is it indifferent to the Valhalla storyline? In this episode, I share my thoughts after diving into and completing the expansion. In this episode: We discuss major characters like Toka, R...

The British Rite of the Templar Order has seen the ups and downs throughout human history from the creation of the Order itself all the way to World War 2 and beyond. But how did they try to control the world? Find out in this episode all about the history of the British Rite. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotif...

One of the most recurring foils for Eivor Varinsdottir in Assassin’s Creed is the Paladin known as Fulke. In this episode, we take a look at this paladin to find out who she is and what is her personal history. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and iHeart Radio . Leave a review on Apple Podcast F...

This past week we saw the release of a new season within Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. While the main attraction of this season is the Siege of Paris DLC, the first event we see is the Sigrblot festival. Today, we discuss this festival and the history behind it. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and...

Is there a right (or wrong?) way to play Assassin’s Creed? In this podcast, I sit down with my good friend Andrew to discuss the best way to play the series. We go into the how and why behind different play orders. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and iHeart Radio . Leave a review on Apple Podca...

A few weeks ago an article broke on Bloomberg that spoke about Assassin’s Creed Infinity. Today, we sit and talk with Tony Rowlson aka Thee Elf about the future of the series from Infinity to the Transmedia and what we expect for the rest of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s support period. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts...

First introduced in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and seen again in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, there are three known Spears of Eden: The Spear of Leonidas, Gungnir and Gae Bolg. Each has its own special abilities, and today we’re diving into what we know about each spear. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitc...

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, we encounter many puzzles across England and Vinland that are called standing stone puzzles. Inside those puzzles are engravings that tell a story — and today we are going to talk about the story of the man who left them there, Brendan of Clonfert. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spoti...

Ever since Assassin’s Creed 2, it has been known that humans were created by the Isu. But what do we really know about how it was done? Today we will dive into the known details of Project Anthropos and see if that information could be expanded on. Access the Animus Translation of the Mohawk Language in Assassins Creed Valhalla Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can sup...

We have been on this journey through the lore of Assassin’s creed for almost 19 months now and today we’re taking a look back in our history to revisit our very first podcast on the life of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and iHeart Radio . Leave a review on Apple Podcast Fo...

Throughout the course of history within Assassin’s Creed, we’ve seen numerous religions and cults that worshiped the Isu in one form or another. None have been more dedicated to ensuring the legacy of the Isu will live on than The Instruments of the First WIll. Today, we take a look at this group and see just how far they were willing to go in their worship of the Isu. Want to be part of the broth...

First alluded to in a database entry in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Elijah has only appeared in the comic Assassin’s Creed Uprising and had a few paragraphs dedicated to him in the second edition of the Assassin’s Creed Essential Guide. So, who is the Sage known as Elijah? In this episode, we’ll dive into his character and how he could be a catalyst for a retelling of Altair’s life. Want to be par...

Today we continue our series on the Apples of Eden. We’re exploring two apples that were active in the late 15th century: Aguilar’s Apple and what Abstergo called Apple of Eden 6, or Ezio’s apple. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and iHeart Radio . Leave a review on Apple Podcast Follow me on Tw...

Today we are going to take a look at a little known character who has yet to be shown within the games, My’shell Lemair. We are going to explore her known life and just how she came to become an Assassin, along with the traits that make me want to see her return. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher ,...

Lots of little things in Assassin’s Creed are historically significant. Starrick’s Soothing Syrup is one example, and that’s what we’re talking about today. Plus, I’ll share some non-spoiler thoughts on the first story DLC for Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Wrath of the Druids. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spoti...

With this week seeing the release of the first Assassin’s Creed Valhalla season pass DLC with The Wrath of the Druids, we’re taking a look at Eivor Varinsdottir’s time in England. Join me to continue our look at Eivor and focus today on her life between 873 and 878. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stit...

After Abstergo found that Isu DNA was in high concentrations in humans, they started to think they could map their genome in a project they called The Phoenix Project. Today we are going to look at the ins and outs of that project to see just exactly what it was all about. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify...

Throughout Assassin’s Creed real world myths and legends are taken and molded to represent something that happened within the Isu Era. For instance, the legend of the Sky Woman was presented in Assassin’s Creed Rogue in the form of 24 Cave paintings found across the American Colonies by Shay Cormac in 1757. Today, I take a look at the Iroquois legend of the Sky Woman and what that could mean withi...

Within Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, we follow Eivor Varinsdottir through her journey in England. But what was her life like before getting there? Today, we take a look into Eivor’s past, discover why she let rage guide her decisions early in life, and how her journey unfolded before she set sail to greener pastures. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podc...

In this episode, I go back in history, trying to find the rarely known facts about religion and how it is viewed, practiced, and presented within the Assassin’s Creed. Tune in to listen as I take you back to over 77,000 years ago, even before the most ancient human civilizations, to the Isu, where all forms of religions in the Assassin’s Creed seem to revolve around. Time Stamps [00:47] Religion a...

Within Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag we see numerous historical pirates. My favorite though is Mary Read and today we are going to take a look at the life of the historical person and the character within the series and see what kind of impact she had. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and i...

Over the course of his life, Bayek of Siwa came across two Apples of Eden. Today we take a look at these two Apples of Eden, discussing not only their history within the franchise but also their importance in the overall lore along with a few questions they present. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stit...

One of the best things about Assassin’s Creed is its use of historical characters. Today we’re going to talk about a person who we have seen within Assassin’s Creed Valhalla but who also had a great influence on all of England, King Alfred the Great. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and iHear...

Within Assassin’s Creed, Odin and Loki have had a rivalry that has spread across millennia. Today we take a look at that rivalry and exactly what it could mean for the future of the series. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and iHeart Radio . Leave a review on Apple Podcast Follow me on Twitte...