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The narrative finds its roots in 1492 Spain, introducing Aguilar, an accomplished Assassin. His initiation into the Brotherhood, marked by the ceremonial severing of his ring fingers and the gifting of special gauntlets, asserts both the gravity of his commitment and the stakes involved in combating the Templar menace. The declaration, “We work in the dark to serve the light; we are Assassins,” resonates as a guiding principle of their clandestine operations, focusing on the heavy burden each member carries.