The fifth part of Settings on Africa. This will focus more on African history from the 15th to the 19th century.
Portuguese exploration (1483-1497)
Backgrounds: After the persecution of the Templar Order, knights formed the Order of Christ with the protection of the King of Portugal. With Prince Henry the Navigator, the Order explored the coast of Africa to expand the Portuguese empire. Another goal was to discover the mythical kingdom of Prester John. The Templars think it is an Isu complex containing Pieces of Eden. In 1483, the Templars arrived in the Kongo Kindom and began their research, creating a local rite in the region while the Assassins also arrive.
Main Characters: Two characters:
A Portuguese Templar captaining a ship of the Order of Christ. His mission is to find the Kingdom of Prester John
A Kongo diplomat who joined the Brotherhood after the arrival of the Portuguese in Kongo. Traveling in Lisbon, he investigates the Templars plan.
Supporting Characters: Bartolomeu Dias, Diogo Cão (Templar) , Nzinga Nkuwu, Pêro da Covilhã (Templar), Afonso de Paiva (Templar), Emperor Eskender.
Maps: M'banza-Kongo, Lisbon, Cape of Good Hope, Kingdom of Ethiopia.
Weapons: Hidden Blades, swords, crossbow, pistol. Different kinds of bombs.
Lore: Henry the Navigator's treasure, Kongo artifacts, Tomar armor, Church of Saint George secrets.
DLC: - Calicut (1498): As the Templar, you explore India with Vasco de Gama. A guild of Assassins tried to kill Gama in the city. Protected him during your travel.
-Brazilia (1500): As the Assassin, you go to the newly discovered Brazilian coasts and decided to build a guild to protect these lands from the Templars.
Ashanti Empire (1690's-1701)
Backgrounds: For decades, the Ashanti clans were tributaries of the Denkyira kingdom. The Chief Osei Tutu of the clan Oyoko decided to unite the Ashanti clan with the Golden Stool, a Piece of Eden. The Assassins must help him as the Templar infiltrates the Denkyira Kingdom and establish bases through the Gold Coast.
Main Character: An Ashanti Assassin and leader of an Ashanti clan. While fighting the Templars in the region, the Assassin develop his village and clan by allying with other clans and European outposts.
Supporting Characters: Osei Kofi Tutu, Okomfo Kwame Frimpong Anokye.
Maps: Gold Coast, Kingdom of Dahomey, Ashanti Kingdom.
Weapons: Hidden Blades, swords, axes, bow, gun. Different kinds of bombs, rope-darts.
Lore: Ashanti History, History of the Brotherhood in the region.
DLC: - Mansa Moussa's treasure (1700's): The Empire of Mali was a rich kingdom through its gold for centuries. Now under the Moroccan dynasty, Timbuktu lost its superb. Rumors of the hidden Moussa's treasure took the attention of the Templars. Find it before them.
Scramble for Africa trilogy (1866-1902)
Background: During the mid-19th century, European powers further the explorations of Africa to find resources while others wanted to abolish slavery. While the Assassins and Templars agreed on the latter point, the Order used the different colonial empires to establish their NWO on the African continent. The Assassins need to fight the Templar while also keep the peace in Africa.
Character: A Maasai Assassin traveling through Africa, serving as a guide for the European explorers. This cover permitted him to investigate the Templars' activities. He also helps the abolitionists in the region.
Weapons: Hidden Blades, sword, club, spear, rifle, rungu. Bombs, rope-darts. During the different games, you unlock other weapons from the different Brotherhood you meet.
First part: Livingstone search of the source of the Nile (1866-1873): A British expedition led by Dr. Livingston wanted to find the Source of the Nile. Some Templars fund this expedition to find Isu Temples. The Assassin must keep an eye on the expedition. In parallel, he works with John Kirk to abolish slavery in Zanzibar.
Supporting characters: Livingston, Stanley (Templar), John Kirk (Assassin), Sultan Bargash.
Maps: Zanzibar, African Great Lakes.
Lore: Maasai's history, history of Zimbabwe, History of Oman Sultanate.
DLC: - Exploration of Somali (1873): Kirk explores the Sultanate of Geledi in Somali. He needs your help to eliminate a Templar rite in the region.
Second part: Mahdist War (1882-1885): Since 1819, Sudan was under the control of the Turkish-Egypt. In 1876, France and Great Britain took control of Egypt after the state was in debt. The increase of foreigners in Sudan led to a revolt of the Mahdists in 1881 with Muhammad Ammad as their chief. The Templars seemed to manipulate the two sides to further their goals. Stop them.
Supporting characters: Charles Gordon, Muhammad Hammad
Maps: Cairo/Gizeh, Suez, Khartum, Sudan
Lore: Suez' Canal history, lost artifacts of Egypt, Hidden Ones lost bureau.
DLC: - Indian National Congress (1885): The Indian Brotherhood wanted to further the autonomy of India from the British Crown. A meeting his organized in Bombay to form the Indian National Congress. Some Templars wanted to manipulate the events. Foiled their plan.
-Italo-Ethiopian War (1887-1889): Italy and Ethiopia are fighting for the control of Eritrea. As an Assassin who must stop this war.
Third part: Boer War (1896-1902): British Empire tried to control all of South Africa. Some cities are controlled by the Boers, descendants of the Dutch colonists. Tensions are rising between Zulus and the colonists. Meanwhile, the Templars take profit from the turmoil to establish their power.
Supporting characters: Cecil Rhodes (Templar), Gandhi, Conan Doyle, Churchill.
Maps: South Africa (Transvaal and Natal), Rhodesia.
Lore: Shaka Zulu's history, Trek artifacts, Bartolomeu Dias maps.
DLC:-The American guest (1909): The former President Roosevelt explore Africa with the Smithsonian institute to collect the fauna and flora. A faction tried to eliminate him. Protect him at all costs.
-WW1 (1915): During World War 1, the old Boers allied with the German Empire in Africa to fight the British. Stop their leaders.
