Assassin's Creed Lorecast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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