Assassin's Creed Lorecast (The Cups)

Today, the Cups discuss one of the most anticipated character deep dives -- Desmond Miles! Join us as we discuss this enigmatic character, including his story, his childhood, and ultimately, his death. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: Games  Assassin's Creed  Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood  Assassin's Creed: Revelations  Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Books/Comics  Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun  Assassin's Creed: Initiates  Wiki  Desmond Miles  Mother of Desmond Miles  William Miles  Elijah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we discuss the pros and cons of choosing Alexios vs. Kassandra as the main playable protagonist of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. We each chose different options, with N7 choosing Alexios, Shecup choosing Kassandra, and Teecup playing both characters. We talk about what we love about both of these two characters' as well as their portrayals of Deimos. Follow N7 on Twitter and Twitch! And listen to N7's podcast, The Mass Effect Lorecast! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teecup and Shecup begin a new series titled Assassins vs Templars. In this first episode we look at the conflict with the Mongol empire and discuss its importance to the overall trajectory of the Assassin and Templar Conflict. Hang around for the middle of the show to learn more about The Cups Podcasting and More discord server! Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Assassins History of Assassins History of the Knights Templar Mongolian Rite of the Templar Order Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins Genghis Khan Monke Khan Qulan Gal Niccolo Polo Altair Ibn-La'Ahad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Cups answer a patron-submitted question! Mk10Gamer asked if we could rank all the non-player characters (or NPCs) in the games. We decided to stick to ranking Assassin's Creed 1 through 3, and including a few more questions too! *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you too can submit questions like these once per month! At certain tiers, you can also come on the show! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups take a deep dive into the Isu's society, at least what we know of it. We also take a look at the Isu High Council and the Capitoline Triad. Throughout this episode, we also discuss the human creation and subsequent rebellion from the Isu, and how this conflict continues to impact modern-day Templars and Assassins. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: AC2 AC3 AC: Origins AC: Odyssey AC: Valhalla AC Wiki: Isu Isu Era Great Catastrophe War of Unification Isu-Human War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Shelby and Austin explore the origins and the beliefs of the Assassins' Brotherhood. Did you know there are multiple proto-assassin groups? Did you know exactly what the Assassin's believe? We engage in these topics and more in this episode. Join us for another exciting episode of the Assassin's Creed Lorecast. If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our new Dragon Age Lorecast discord server where we dive deep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin’s Creed Wikipedia: Assassins, Assassin's Creed Wikipedia: History of Assassins, Assassin's Creed Wikipedia: Ilanti Group, Assassin's Creed Wikipedia: Artabanas Group.  Assassin’s Creed 2 Database Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Cups discuss J. Robert Oppenheimer's proximity to Abstergo Industries and the templars. We also discuss his life, accomplishments, and identities and how this may or may not contribute to his philosophical leanings. Listen now to learn all about this historical character! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Inheritance Cycle Page by Page: A Book Club Podcast! The Cups, also known as Austin and Shelby, will be reading through the Inheritance Cycle books and analyzing them one chapter at a time. We're starting off today with Prologue, and all the mysteries that it offers. Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server, where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite video games and fandoms: https://discord.gg/EujAWpCqph Join the Robots Radio discord server: https://discord.gg/ZDmuQw2jCK Follow us on Twitter at @inheritancepage, and you can email us at inheritancepage@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups close out their Pieces of Eden mini-series with another Character Deep Dive. This week, we're looking at Lucy Stillman. Lucy is one of the first characters we meet in the original Assassin's Creed, and she plays a pivotal role throughout the games. But is she really who she says she is? We take a look at her appearance in the games, her background, and her real allegiances. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: AC AC2 AC: Brotherhood AC: Revelations AC3 AC: Rogue AC: Syndicate AC Wiki: Lucy Stillman Warren Vidic William Miles Desmond Miles Clay Kazmarek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Austin and Shelby explore the third type of Pieces of Eden that we encounter in the Assassin's Creed games—the Swords of Eden. Join us as we discuss where you encounter the swords, their powers, how many of them are in existence, and if there are any still in circulation. We also take a journey into one of Austin's headcanons around the pieces of Eden. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed Origins AC Wiki: Pieces of Eden Swords of Eden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cups, along with the patrons, draft their own teams of assassins to take down the templars. Whose team will have the best chances? Listen now to find out! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups talk with two of the patrons about their ideas for Assassin's Creed tv shows. We also do some casting for our ideas. Listen now, and sign up on the Patreon to join us for our patron chat in April! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, the Cups and the patrons discuss what Ubisoft should do with the modern-day storyline. Where will it go, who will be featured, plot lines, and more! We also discuss what we would NEVER want Ubisoft to do with the modern-day and our favorite moments from the modern-day story. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups break down more yet another obscure Piece of Eden. This time, we're discussing the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond. In our world, this diamond has been in the possession of the British Royal family for over a century. But in the Assassin's Creed universe, the Koh-i-Noor that the British Royal family holds is a fake. We dive into the history of the "real" Koh-i-Noor in this episode. We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide  Assassin’s Creed: Bahram  AC Official Collection: Issue 17  AC: Uprising  AC: Templars V2, Cross of War  Games: AC Rogue AC Chronicles: India  AC: Templars  AC: Syndicate  Wiki: Koh-i-Noor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups break down another modern-day Assassin cell. This one is Gavin Banks' Unit from the United States. Even though this group is based out of the United States, they travel to many other countries, including Japan, Russia, and Norway. Listen now to find out all about Gavin Banks' cell, and all the ways that they're tied into Desmond and William Miles. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Gavin Banks  Susan Drayton  Eric Cooper  Emmanuel Barraza  Emmet Leary  Nodar Nidizine  Akaki Nidizine  Games and Books  AC: Initiates  AC:Gold  AC: Black Flag  AC: Syndicate  AC: Unity Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Shelby and Austin are joined by CloudyAtlas to discuss the results of our community survey. Listen to learn about the results and which games and assassins are fan favorites! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we're discussing the infamous switch between the era of the Hidden Ones to the rise of the Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins. We discuss how this occurred and what it meant for the Order. Join us as we talk about this not-so-great era of the Assassins. Remember to take our survey! Survey is closing on July 28th! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLyGB-ZO9lZRqgIcNR8Aqs1_pNNgPY1kLbu1xO2mmcETZnZg/viewform Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Sources: Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed Revelations AC Wiki: History of the Assassins Official Assassin's Creed Game Guide Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to SEASON SIX!!! In this season, we're going to be looking at major historical figures that appear in Assassin's Creed, and talking about their affiliation with the assassins or the templars. Some will be official with one group or the other, while some will be more open-ended. We're starting today with America's first president: George Washington. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we discuss what historic eras and locations we'd like to visit in a new Assassin's Creed game. From the California Gold Rush to British Colonial India and the Incan/Mayan empires, our answers run the gamut. TAKE OUR SURVEY HERE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLyGB-ZO9lZRqgIcNR8Aqs1_pNNgPY1kLbu1xO2mmcETZnZg/viewform Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Cups take another look at Juno--or at least a group that claims to be an extension of her--the Instruments of the First Will. This group is intimately connected to Juno and wreaks havoc upon humanity. We deep dive on this group, and maybe even discuss some theories along the way. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Games: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood  Assassin's Creed: Revelations  Assassin's Creed 3  Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Assassin's Creed: Syndicate  AC Odyssey: Fate of Atlantis  AC Valhalla  Assassin's Creed Wiki  Juno  Koh-i-Nor  Instruments of the First Will  Books/ Comics: Assassin's Creed: Revelation Assassin's Creed: Uprising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we're breaking down the new trailer for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, as well as giving our first thoughts and reactions. We'll also give you all the information you need to get prepared for this new game! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: AC: Memories  AC Wiki: Japanese Brotherhood  History of the Assassins  Tokugawa Ieyashu  Oda Nobunaga  Wikipedia: Yasuke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're discussing whether Italian noblewoman and mother of French kings Catherine d'Medici would be an assassin or templar. Surprisingly, she doesn't appear much in Assassin's Creed canon - but she is related to some important players! Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the parkour system in Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Listen now to learn all about how the game will innovate parkour, furthering the distinction between Naoe and Yasuke's roles in the game. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we're covering a hotly debated philosopher and scientist, Charles Darwin. His theories are still debated today, and you might not know it, but he does indeed appear in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. Listen now to find out his affiliation! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we continue our Αssassins vs Templars series—this week with a look at the Templars and Assassins during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. We also take a look at how the Assassins play a significant role in resisting the templars, and how they may fall short in that goal. Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin's Creed (film) Assassin's Creed Wiki: History of Assassins Spanish Inquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we discuss which faction we would want to join. Would you rather join the mysterious Isu, the corrupt templars, or the "good guy" assassins? We discuss this, as well as the recent news we've gotten about Mirage and its upcoming release next month! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we're discussing a few infamous kings of England, namely Henry the 8th and King John. We take a look at how the assassins and the templars worked through the kings and their advisors during these periods in English history. Interestingly enough, the assassins had more of a stronghold in this time, due to the signing of the Magna Carta, which they influenced. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we're breaking down all of the information we have on a very important templar – none other than Reginald Birch. Birch plays a major role in multiple Assassin's Creed games, including Assassin's Creed 3, Assassin's Creed Liberation, and Assassin's Creed Rogue. He also plays a major role behind-the-scenes in comics and books. Listen now to learn about how this one templar may have been the reason Haytham isn't an assassin. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed: Forsaken Assassin's Creed Wiki: Reginald Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a departure from our assassins vs. templars series. We're taking a look into a role named the Black Cross. This role is held by one person and works within the Templar Order for reform. But they also have the right to work with the assassins. So are they a tool that can be used by the assassins as well? We take a look at all these questions and more, as well as all the lore behind the origin of the Black Cross. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Sources: Assassin's Creed: Uprising comics Assassin's Creed: Wiki, "The Black Cross" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups are back to breaking down another obscure Piece of Eden. This time, we're discussing a Piece of Eden that also happens to be a central part of Norse mythology. We're discussing the World Tree--Yggdrasil. Connected to the Norse Aesir gods, like Odin, Thor, and Loki, the World Tree is massively important both in Norse mythological tales and also in the Assassin's Creed Universe. We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Games: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok Wiki: Yggdrasil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, the Cups interview Philip Shahbaz about all things Assassin's Creed. Philip Shahbaz is THE original assassin, voicing the one and only Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad in Assassin's Creed. Listen now to learn about the making of Assassin's Creed, why Altaïr doesn't have a Middle Eastern accent, if Philip is down to reprise his role as Altaïr, and so much more. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Austin and Shelby take a deep dive into the Templar Order. All fans of Assassins Creed, even if you've just played one game, know that there's a huge conflict between the assassins and the templars. But what make the templars who they are? And what makes them different from the namesake of the beloved games, the assassins? We look at these questions and more, including their philosophies, strategies, and histories. Join us for another exciting episode of the Assassin's Creed Lorecast. If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our new Dragon Age Lorecast discord server where we dive deep into Dragon Age and Assassins' Creed discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Templars, History of Templars, Instruments of the First Will, Order of Ancients, Cult of Kosmos Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed 2: Database Assassin's Creed 3: Database. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to SEASON THREE!!! In this week's episode, the Cups break down more Pieces of Eden. This time, we're discussing some Pieces of Eden that are more obscure and not quite as tied to main questlines among all the Assassin's Creed games. We specifically discuss the Eye, crystal balls, and the Observatory. We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Assassin's Creed Valhalla AC Wiki Page: The Eye Crystal Balls Antikythera Mechanism The Observatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Austin and Shelby on their first episode diving into individual Isu. This week we take a look at the Mother of Wisdom herself, Juno. We talk about Juno's history, her motivations, and her ultimate fate in the series. Don't forget to like and subscribe! *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Games: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood  Assassin's Creed: Revelations  Assassin's Creed 3  Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Assassin's Creed: Syndicate  AC Odyssey: Fate of Atlantis  AC Valhalla  Assassin's Creed Wiki: Juno  Koh-i-Nor  Instruments of the First Will  Books/ Comics: Assassin's Creed: Revelation Assassin's Creed: Uprising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss a character who will be featured in Assassins Creed: Shadows, but who is also pre-established in the AC canon already. It's likely that the canon information surrounding Oda Nobunaga will change once Shadows releases, but this episode covers what we know about him in canon so far. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Teecup talks with a guest about Layla Hassan's modern day cell. This cell is heavily featured in the events of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. CollcaShins also tries to gaslight Teecup about Desmond Miles. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Layla Hassan Victoria Bibeau Kiyoshi Takakura Alannah Ryan Games and Books  Assassin's Creed, Burning Sun Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the progression system in Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Here are the YouTube links mentioned in the episode: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Progression: Passive ability - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbNKA57fUo&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Progression: Tanto ability - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo9mq8UCRvE&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Progression: Denied assassination - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP0AV65Zpl8&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Progression: Gear quality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QScZhUs49yw&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Progression: Weapon customization - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o9OYSbufMs&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Progression: Air assassination - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EammW4ARWnY&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Progression: Naoe combat build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncKf2SvW-g&ab_channel=Ubisoft Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season Five!!! This season is going to give you all the information you need to know about all the most important events and lore of the Assassin's Creed franchise. Some of these topics will be somewhat of a review from our season 1, but we'll also build on that foundation and give you tons of new information as well. Today, we're starting with the machine that first introduced us to the series: the Animus. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources  Games: AC1  AC2  AC:Brotherhood  AC: Revelations  AC3  AC4: Black Flag  AC: Rogue  AC: Unity  AC: Syndicate AC: Origins  AC: Odyssey  AC: Valhalla   Wiki:  Animus  Die Glocke  Warren Vidic  Books : AC: Conspirators  AC: The Fall  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups and the patrons discuss which protagonist would win which Senior Superlative if they were in American high school. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Cups are finishing up our two-part character deep dive on Eivor, the protagonist of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Join us as we take a look at Eivor's life and story throughout the game, as well as how she got to where she is when her story in AC Valhalla ends. We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: AC Wiki: Eivor Varinsdottir Games: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Comics: Germinud's Saga The Raven's Wound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're returning to our assassins v. templars series with a discussion about several important events that occurred in the first half of the 20th century, or the 1900s. We're discussing the Roaring Twenties (unfortunately, no flappers or speakeasies), the Spanish Civil War, and the Founding of Abstergo. You might even hear some familiar names in this one. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: History of the Assassins  Assassin's Creed Wiki: History of the Templars  Assassin's Creed Wiki: Palmer Raids  Assassin's Creed Wiki: Tunguska Explosion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups kick off SEASON TWO with another character deep dive. This week, we dive into Aya's background, history, and her legacy. We first meet Aya as the wife of Bayek, who is the protagonist of Assassin's Creed Origins. But throughout the game, we learn that Aya is much more than just Bayek's wife. She is a Medjay and fighter, just like Bayek. We dig into these stories, and explain how Aya and Bayek come to establish the Hidden Ones organization. Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game content: AC Origins AC Odyssey AC Valhalla AC Wiki: Aya of Alexandria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Teecup and Shecup are continuing the series on the Assassin vs. Templar conflicts, and we take a look into the Hundred Years War and the life of Joan of Arc. Have you ever wondered what happened after the knights templar was disbanded, or how Joan of Arc was such an accomplished warrior? We look at these questions and more, as well as diving into the larger implication of such a large conflict! Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Assassins History of Assassins History of the Knights Templar Joan of Arc Sword of Eden Hundred Years War. Assassin's Creed 2 Database Assassins Creed: Unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're covering Assassin's Creed: Unity's main protagonist: Arno Dorian. And for all you romance lovers out there, don't worry. We're covering the love story between Arno and Elise de la Serre, too. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: AC Unity  Wiki Arno Dorian  Council of Five Hundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry, King of Portugal ruled from 1578 to 1580, just two short years. He was also a Catholic Inquisitor and Cardinal. Coincidentally, King Henry is also ruler of Portugal during (at least some of) the events of Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Listen now to find out everything we know about this historical figure, and whether or not we think he'll play a role in Shadows! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for our very first character deep dive on the Assassins Creed Lorecast! For this first character deep dive, we look at the intelligent, sarcastic, and well-meaning historian, Shaun Hastings. We dive into Shaun's life before the Ezio Triology, what happens with Shaun between games, and where he is now. Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Shaun Hastings Assassin Creed Games Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Assassin's Creed: Revelation Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Assassin's Creed: Unity Assassin's Creed; Syndicate Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups dive into another character deep dive. This week, we're looking at the iconic templar, Juhani Otso Berg. A really interesting and talented character, we look at his background, his motivations for joining the templars, and of course, his actions in the games and other media. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Juhani Osto Berg  Comics and Books: AC: Initiates  AC: Brahman  AC: Heresy  AC: Templars  AC: Reflections  AC: Uprising  AC: Brotherhood of Venice  Games: Revelations  Rogue  Unity  Syndicate  Origins  Odyssey   Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first episode of The Assassin's Creed Lorecast, Austin and Shelby begin their journey into the the immense lore of the Assassin's Creed universe. This week, we take a look at the Animus and the history of its development. We ask and answer questions such as, where did the animus come from? How many versions of the Animus are there? How does the Animus even work, and is it realistic? And finally, we ask is the Animus dangerous? Join us as we excitedly begin the Assassin's Creed Lorecast! If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our new Dragon Age Lorecast discord server where we dive deep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources Assassin's Creed Wiki, "The Animus" Assassin’s Creed Chronicles  Assassin’s Creed Initiates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're taking a look at famous inventor, Nikola Tesla, and his affiliation with the Order of Assassins. This is a character who we know for sure in lore was an assassin sympathizer. While that may seem surprising if you know anything about Tesla, check out the episode for how he gets involved with the assassins. Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss each tenet of the Assassin's Creed, as well as the motto and maxim! We break down what "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" really means. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Assassin's Creed: Revelation Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Assassin's Creed: Rogue Assassin's Creed: Unity Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Assassin's Creed: Origins Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Assassin's Creed: Mirage Assassin's Creed Wiki: Assassin  Brotherhood  History of Assassins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us in this episode as we continue our series of Assassin vs Templar conflicts. In this episode Austin and Shelby tackle three important conflicts: The French Revolution, the California Gold Rush, and the Civil War. We discuss politics, strategy and likelihood of certain political figures being a part of the Assassins or Templars. Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources  Assassin's Creed: Unity Assassin's Creed: Rogue Assassin's creed wiki  History of Assassins  Arno Dorian Civil War French Revolution California Gold Rush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we're breaking down all of the information we have on a very important assassin – I mean, templar? That's right, we're talking about none other than Al Mualim himself. Al Mualim plays a major role in the original Assassin's Creed, as well as behind-the-scenes in comics and books. Listen now to learn all about this famous assassin/templar, and all the info about him and his life! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed Revelations  AC Wiki: Al Mualim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups break down another modern-day Assassin cell. This one is Xavier Chen's cell from the United States. Even though we've had multiple units based out of the United States, this is the first cell we're looking at that exclusively worked in the United States. This unit also only had one real mission. Listen now to get the scoop on Xavier and his unit. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Xavier Chen Galina Voronina Charlotte de la Cruz Kody Adams Games and Books  Assassin's Creed, comics #1-5 Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cups and the patrons come together to discuss which historical figures they think should be added to the world of Assassin's Creed -- from Revolutionary War heroes to rebels against slavery, from feudal lords to African emperors, and more, we have a diverse cast of characters to discuss. If you want to join us on the next patron chat, become a patron at patreon.com/aclorecast. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our Assassins vs Templars series, Teecup and Shecup journey out of the Eurasia continents to the Americas. We explore the events of the Haitian Slave Rebellion, looking at how the templars and assassins interact in this "New World" and the unique challenges it presents to these two groups. Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Adéwélé Haitian Slave Revolt History of the The Assassins Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Assassin's Creed: Black Flag: Freedom Cry Assassin's Creed: Rogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups dive into another character deep dive. This week, we're looking at the infamous assassin, leader of the Farm, and father of Desmond Miles--the one and only William Miles. We look at his actions, his failures, his emotional state, and really try to get to the bottom of why we hate him so much. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Comics and Books: AC: Initiates  AC: The Fall  AC: Bloodstone  Games:  AC: Brotherhood  AC: Revelations AC3  AC: Rogue  AC: Origins  AC: Odyssey  AC: Valhalla  Wiki:  William Miles  Desmond Miles’ Mother   Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are continuing our series on the Assassin vs. Templar conflict! This week, we take a trip to the American Colony of Massachusetts and explore the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Join us as we discuss all things related to these trials and how they shape the conflict between the Assassins and Templars. We will also look at how this interpretation holds up to the historical Salem Witch Trials. Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources Assassin's Creed Wiki Salem Witch Trials History of Assassin's Brotherhood Consus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss everything you need to know about the philosophy behind both the Order of Ancients and the Templar Order. While they are two distinct groups, they definitely have a lot in common. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Assassin's Creed: Revelation Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Assassin's Creed: Rogue Assassin's Creed: Unity Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Assassin's Creed: Origins Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Assassin's Creed: Mirage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups close out their Isu season with another Character Deep Dive. This week, we're looking at the last of the OG trio--Rebecca Crane. Along with Shaun Hastings and Lucy Stillman, Rebecca is apart of the trio of characters in the modern day storyline from the first few Assassin's Creed games. She also plays a pivotal role throughout the games. We take a look at her appearance in the games, her background, and her allegiances. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: AC2 AC: Brotherhood AC: Revelations AC3 AC: Syndicate AC: Valhalla AC Wiki: Rebecca Crane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, the Cups discuss all the information we have about Isu sages. What they are, where and who they come from, how they reincarnate and more. We also discuss the three different types of Isu sages. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: Games: AC: Black Flag  AC: Unity  AC: Syndicate  AC: Valhalla  Wiki: Aita  Sage  Elijah  Vejovis  7th Method of Salvation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups and the patrons discuss which characters from Assassin's Creed would win the Hunger Games. We're excluding full Isu gods, since they'd have an unfair advantage, but everyone else is fair game. Listen now to find out who we chose! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss their final modern-day assassin cell...at least for now. They take a look at the cell under Shaun Hastings' leadership. The Cups also discuss assassin cells overall, what we think about them, and if they are still effective. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Layla Hassan Shaun Hastings Rebecca Crane Basim Games and Books  Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Cups take a look at the other two Isu that make up the Capitoline Triad, Minerva and Jupiter. Minerva is the first Isu that we meet in the games, specifically at the end of Assassin's Creed 2. We also discuss Jupiter--while he may be the top of the Capitoline Triad, we know very little about him. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed Revelations Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed Valhalla Books: Assassin's Creed Renaissance AC Wiki: Juno Minerva Jupiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Cups look at another interesting Isu--the one and only Aletheia. She is a very interesting and somewhat different Isu. She is very much a defender of humanity, and even considers herself to be a rebel. But she's also not necessarily based on just one Greek/Roman god. She's also inspired by the goddess Angrboda from Norse mythology. Join us as we continue our series on the Isu! *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Games: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Assassin's Creed Valhalla AC Wiki: Aletheia Dikastes Wikipedia: Veritas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups are doing a two-character deep dive for the most iconic twins in all of Assassin's Creed: Jacob and Evie Frye! We discuss their stories in game, their personalities (especially how they differ from each other), and their approach to the order and the creed. We also discuss some of the famous people they interacted with – like Queen Victoria and Jack the Ripper. Listen now to find out how these two worked to wrest London back from the templars! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Assassin's Creed Wiki: Jacob Frye  Evie Frye History of the Assassins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the exploration system in Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Here are the YouTube links mentioned in the episode: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Exploration: World Map - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwrUdCsKFgM&ab_channel=Ubisoft  Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Exploration: Synchronization - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp0v_S61cAY&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Exploration: Vantage Point - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnUlfHRHt7k&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Exploration: Pathfinder - https://youtu.be/0OXycOtXBNQ Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Exploration: Target Board - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faWrGLgBBAc&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Exploration: Scouts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ozpTwqHtXc&ab_channel=Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Exploration: Smuggling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIc5hfp0J9A Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups begin a new mini-series covering the Isu. This week, we're giving y'all a basic overview of who and what the Isu really are. This is a broad, general overview, and we will go more in depth in subsequent episodes! *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: AC2 AC3 AC: Origins AC: Odyssey AC: Valhalla AC Wiki: Isu Isu Era Great Catastrophe War of Unification Isu-Human War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups and special guest Ben of Temeria jump into another character deep dive. This week, we're focusing on the first half of Ezio Auditore de Firenze's life. From his birth and childhood through (most of) the events of Assassin's Creed 2. We'll dive into the second half next week. We look at all the trials and tribulations Ezio goes through, as well as his charisma, charm, and how he learns to be an effective assassin. Join us next week as we dive into the older Ezio! If you love our show, you can support us financially on Patreon! At certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoy listening to our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: AC Wiki: Ezio Auditore de Firenze Games: Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Assassin's Creed Revelations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups talk with Master Assassin tier patron Eli A. about favorite assassins, templars, and villains! Listen now! Want to chime in on the conversation? You too can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Assassin's Creed discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @ACLorecast, and you can dm us or email us (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, the Cups and the patrons discuss different "what if" scenarios in Assassin's Creed and how they would each impact the story. We also talk about Assassin's Creed: Shadows and our expectation. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy new year, and welcome to 2024! We're kicking things off this year with a character deep dive on a fascinating and important character – none other than the one and only Adéwalé! Listen now to learn all about his life, his experiences with Edward Kenway on the Jackdaw, and his appearance in other Assassin's Creed games. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: AC: Black Flag  AC: Freedom Cry  AC: Rogue  AC: Syndicate Assassin's Creed Wiki: Adéwalé Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: Suicide and Suicide Ideation Join us for our second character deep dive! In this episode, Shecup and Teacup take a look at the mysterious, compelling and tragic story of Clay Kaczmarek, also known as Subject 16. We take a look into Clay's life, his contributions to the Assassin's Brotherhood, and how his story doesn't shed the best light on the order of noble killers. In you are struggling please reach out to friends, family or the National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 800-273-8255 Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Clay Kaczmarek Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed: Botherhood Assassin's Creed: Revelations Assassin's Creed; Revelations ( Lost Archive) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we discuss which modes of assassinating we enjoy most. From air assassination to haystacks, and everything in between, our answers include almost every kind of assassination. We also talk about the Assassin's Creed Codename Jade beta game that one of our patrons was invited to join! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're discussing whether former Protestant and Russian Empress Catherine the Great would be an assassin or templar. Surprisingly, she doesn't appear much in Assassin's Creed canon - but she is related to some important players! Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, The Cups discuss an infamous Roman emperor, Caligula. The name we know him as actually means "Little Boots." Listen now to learn what we think about and what the lore says about his affiliation with the assassins, templars, and/or the Isu. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show to spin the wheel and decide who they will f***, marry, or kill! Appropriate for February, the month of Valentine's Day! Assassins, templars, Abstergo employees, modern-day characters, and more are all represented in the wheel. Listen now, and join the patreon to come on next month's show! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups move into a series discussing the many different assassin cells, starting with Francesco Vecellio's cell! This series will focus mostly on the modern-day assassins. While Vecellio's cell is from the 1400s and definitely isn't modern, his cell forms a basis that many of the other cells will copy. Listen now! We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin’s Creed Project Legacy  Assassin Creed Memories Assassin's Creed: The Fall Assassin's Creed Wiki Page: Assassin Cells  Francesco Vecellio  Cipriano Enu Tessa Varzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we're heading over to the Far East, specifically China and Japan during the Renaissance era. We discuss the Chinese assassins and their rebirth thanks to the one and only Shao Jun. And we also talk about the Japanese assassins and their tumultuous years working in the political arena. Listen now to find out about how these two situations may affect Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade and Assassin's Creed: Codename Red! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Sources: Assassin's Creed Embers Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China Assassin's Creed Memories AC Wiki: History of the Assassins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're covering one of the most iconic characters from Assassin's Creed 2 and Brotherhood – Ezio's bestie Leonardo da Vinci, of course! Listen now to find out about all of his antics, inventions, and presence in the AC universe! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: AC: 2  AC: Brotherhood  AC Wiki: Leonardo Da Vinci  Wikipedia: Leonardo Da Vinci Guild of St Luke  Personal Life of Leonardo of Da Vinci  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for our Season 1 finale as we discuss World War 2 and how the Assassins and Templars were involved. Learn how each secret organization operates in the war and how the decisions made in this conflict have massive effects on where each organization is in the modern day story line. Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed: Origins Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed Wiki: History of Assassins  History of the Templars Animus Die Glocke World War 2 Abestrego Adolf Hitler Franklin D. Roosevelt Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Manhattan Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups travel way back to the first century to look at the female chieftain of a Briton tribe, Boudica. She launches a rebellion against Rome to avenge her family. Listen now to find out if we think she would be part of the assassins or templars, or maybe if she has other affiliations! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we're back with another Patron Chat! Join Austin and our patron SirSitsAlot as they talk about the newest Assassin's Creed entry and their first impressions of the new game. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups and special guest Chris from Scholars of the Creed jump into another the second part of our Ezio character deep dive. From his initiation into the Assassin brotherhood, through the events of multiple games, movies, and Ezio's eventual death--we are covering it all. We also look at all the trials and tribulations Ezio goes through in Constantinople, his relationship with Sofia, and how he lived during the final years of his life. If you love our show, you can support us financially on Patreon! At certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoy listening to our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: AC Wiki: Ezio Auditore de Firenze Games: Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Assassin's Creed Revelations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Cups take a look at two more Isu, Odin and Loki. These two Isu are the first two that have come from outside of the Greek and Roman pantheon of gods. Odin and Loki, as you may know, come from Norse mythology. We discuss how they fit into the Assassins' Creed universe and how this role is different from actual Norse mythology. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Dawn of Ragnarok Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Forgotten Saga Assassin's Creed Wiki: Odin Loki Seventh Method of Salvation Great Catastrophe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're discussing the different Isu pantheons, including the Greco-Roman, Atlantean, Aesir-Vanir, Jotun pantheons, and more. We also discuss the overlapping between these pantheons, and whether they're all one big pantheon or separate. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: AC Wiki: Isu Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/14oym3x/the_different_races_to_isu_factions/#:~:text=Elves%3A%20As%20someone%20has%20stated,likely%20being%20Egyptian%20makes%20sense. All AC games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Austin and Shelby explore the second type of Pieces of Eden that we encounter in the Assassin's Creed games—the Staves of Eden. Join us as we discuss where you encounter the staves, their powers, how many of them are in existence, and if there are any still in circulation. Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed Origins AC Wiki: Pieces of Eden Staves of Eden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, the Cups discuss all the information about pieces of Eden that you may have forgotten, including types, abilities, and where they come from. We also discuss where we think Ubisoft will take the search for more pieces of Eden. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: AC Wiki Pieces of Eden History of Pieces of Eden Games: AC1 AC2 AC: Brotherhood AC: Revelations AC3 AC4: Black Flag AC: Rogue AC: Chronicles AC: Unity AC; Syndicate AC: Origins AC: Odyssey AC: Valhalla AC: Mirage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Cups and the patrons as they play Assassin's Creed Family Feud! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Austin and Shelby explore the next type of Pieces of Eden that we encounter in the Assassin's Creed games—the Shroud of Eden. Join us as we discuss where you encounter the shrouds, their powers, how many of them are in existence, and if there are any still in circulation. We also discuss how the Shroud of Eden has significant impacts of two major religions in the world. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: Assassin's Creed 2 Assassin's Creed 3 Assassin's Creed Origins AC Wiki: Pieces of Eden Shrouds of Eden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups finish a two-part episode on the one and only Galina Voronina's modern-day Assassin cells. This week, we look at how the cell works with and against the Templars, Otso Berg, and more. Their main antagonist are the Instruments of the First Will. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Galina Voronina Charlotte de la Cruz Kiyoshi Takakura Arend Schut-Cunningham My'shell Lemair Kody Adams Erudito Games and Books  Assassin's Creed, Burning Sun Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups take a look at two final Pieces of Eden...or are they? These two Pieces of Eden are both real artifacts and symbols from Norse mythology. So, we break down both their appearance in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, as well as what they represented in Norse mythology. Join us for this last episode on Pieces of Eden! Make sure to sign up as a patron, so that you can join our patron episodes, starting February 16th! We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Gungnir  Mjolnir  Games: Assassin's Creed: Valhalla  Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok  Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Forgotten Saga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're discussing whether Charles III of France, or Charles the Fat, is an assassin or templar. He appears as an antagonist in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's Seige of Paris DLC. Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is another character deep dive – this time, featuring Haytham Kenway. We discuss Haytham's childhood, his family and the roles Edward and Jennifer played, as well as how he came to join the Templars and the Templar influence on him throughout his life. Listen now to find out all you need to know about Haytham! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com.Sources: Games: Assassin's Creed 3  Assassin's Creed Rogue  Books/ Comics: AC: Forsaken  Wiki:  Haytham Kennway  Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups finish up their mini-series on Pieces of Eden! This time, we're discussing rings, daggers, and spears of Eden. Join us as we unpack each of these three types and what we know about them. *NEW:* We've just launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: In-game sources: AC3 AC: Origins AC: Odyssey AC: Syndicate AC: Valhalla AC Wiki: Trident of Eden Spears of Eden Rings of Eden War of Unification Ascendance Event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for this first part of a special two episodes in honor of the 15th anniversary of Assassin's Creed. In this episode, we take a look at a character named Ratonhnhaké:ton—who is commonly known as Connor Kenway. We also take a look at his role in the American Revolution. We'll examine his early life, his motivations, and discuss how his story holds up to the real life historical event of the American Revolution. Join our new Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com). Sources  Assassin's creed III  Assassin's creed wiki  History of Assassins  Haytham Kenway  Ratonhnhake:ton  American Revolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cups and the patrons come together to discuss which fictional characters would be a great assassin or templar. From Star Wars to Game of Thrones, Marvel, and more, we have a diverse cast of characters to discuss. If you want to join us on the next patron chat, become a patron at patreon.com/aclorecast. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups break down another modern-day (ish!) Assassin cell. This one is Boris Pash's Bloodstone Unit. Interestingly, they're not officially classified as an assassin group. However, they are classified as a terrorist organization. Listen now, and let us know what you think about this fascinating group. Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Bloodstone Unit  Boris Pash Julia Gorm  William Greer  Zenia  Dhogura  Doni  Books: AC: Bloodstone Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Cups and the patrons discuss everything they're looking forward to about Veilguard ... and everything they're hesitant about, too. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is all about the hacker group, Erudito! They began as an organization that targeted Abstergo Industries. Listen now to find out everything you need to know about this group's long history in the world of Assassin's Creed. Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: AC: Uprising Games: AC: Brotherhood AC: 3 AC Wiki: Erudito Animus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Cups as they discuss one of the first ever historical characters that appeared in Assassin's Creed: Richard the Lionheart. He ruled over the armies during the Crusades, and left his brother John ruling in his stead in England. Listen now and leave us a comment if you disagree with our assassin or templar prediction. Also, HAPPY AC: SHADOWS RELEASE DAY! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices