
Those at home can share their support for the cause by following its different social media profiles and using the hashtag to garner more enthusiasm and support. The Assassin’s Creed Sisterhood is only the beginning of the change these fans hope to see within Ubisoft and how women are treated in the gaming industry, especially the Assassin’s Creed universe and franchise.

Additionally, educating rather than attacking those who question the Sisterhood and its conception goes a long way in making sure the movement thrives and flourishes. The AC Sisterhood plans on being around for a long time to give a voice to all women in gaming, and that starts with keeping conversations going on social media. The Sisterhood will be there to always highlight women and appreciate them and more importantly, be that safe space that they need." Star of Assassins Creed 2, Brotherhood, and Revelations, Ezio Auditore Da Firenze is a Renaissance assassin who takes up the hidden blade after the death of his family at the hands of the Templar. "And some people have a misconception that once we get a lead female protagonist that it'll go away and that's not the case at all. In trying to learn about the foundation of the Assassin Brotherhood, protagonist Ezio stumbles across Isu Memory Seals left behind by his ancestor, Altar. While this has yet to occur in game, Assassin's Creed: Revelations gives a glimpse at what it might look like. For those interested, it's advised when posting on social media about the Sisterhood to use #ACSisterhood to keep the buzz alive for the cause, as this isn't something that's just for the time being: Related: What Abstergo Is Up To This Time In Assassin's Creed Valhalla. When joining the Discord, fans should know that they’ll be put through a bit of a vetting process to make sure the space remains safe for everyone involved. It should also be noted that Alexios was only an option because of Ubisoft's preconceptions on the idea that "women don't sell."īefore the announcement of these new projects, those wanting to get involved with the Sisterhood in the meantime can check out the Twitter, Instagram, Sisterhood Speaks podcast, and even join the Discord to chat with other Sisterhood members. Odyssey provided a choice for players between Kassandra and Alexios, but there has still yet to be an only female main assassin installment in the series. For example, there's having a main female protagonist in a main Assassin’s Creed game. Ultimately, the Sisterhood aims to unite fans of Assassin’s Creed while also calling attention to the way the games can be improved. The AC Sisterhood is a “play on words” based on the Brotherhood, a term commonly used throughout the Assassin’s Creed series.

The Sisterhood has two initiatives-create a “warm and inviting environment” for women gamers in the Assassin’s Creed community, and to celebrate the female characters found so far in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. They're the elite agents of the Power of the Stars, the Assassins have foiled the schemes of the Knights Templar, since before recorded history, and will continue to do so. The 2011 Arab Spring protests sharpened those fears after the Muslim Brotherhood and Ennahda gained political power in Egypt and Tunisia, respectively.The Assassin’s Creed Sisterhood is meant to be a safe space for women in the Assassin’s Creed community, especially those who want to get involved but didn’t know where to start. The Assassin Brotherhood, also known as the Assassin Order and originally as the Hidden Ones, is a secret global peacekeeping organization dedicated to protecting humanity from abuses of power, coercive rule, and injustice. AP file Why do some countries see the Muslim Brotherhood as a threat?ĭifferent Arab states have different reasons for their hostility, but broadly speaking, well-organized political movements with popular support are always seen as threats to the entrenched autocracies represented by Saudi Arabia and its allies. Ambassador to Qatar Steps Down Jordanian children chant anti-Israel slogans during a Muslim Brotherhood protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Amman, Jordan, in July 2014 to condemn an Israeli bombing of Gaza. it does not have any shared operational or administrative functions therewith," Ibrahim Mounir, the group's most senior official in the Britain, said in evidence presented to a British parliamentary investigation of the group last year. "Although Hamas does indeed espouse the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood.
