The world of Assassin’s Creed is steeped in a timeless conflict between the Assassins and the Templars. Each installment explores different facets of this struggle, often within unique historical settings. So, is AC Odyssey about the Templars? While the game doesn’t explicitly feature the Templar Order as we know it from later games, it lays the groundwork for their eventual creation through its depiction of the Cult of Kosmos.
The Cult of Kosmos A Templar Precursor
While *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey* avoids directly naming the Templars, it introduces the Cult of Kosmos, a shadowy organization that serves as a clear precursor to the Templar Order. The Cult operates in secret, manipulating events in ancient Greece for its own gain. Their methods, motivations, and hierarchical structure mirror those of the Templars, focusing on control, order, and the pursuit of power through clandestine means. The Cult believes in imposing their will upon the populace, believing themselves to be the only ones capable of guiding society. This aligns directly with the Templar philosophy seen in subsequent Assassin’s Creed games.
- Control through manipulation
- Hierarchical Structure
- Pursuit of Power
The Cult of Kosmos is organized in a manner reminiscent of the Templar Order. They have a Grand Master, known only as the Ghost, who oversees the entire organization. Beneath the Ghost are various branches and influential members who control different aspects of Greek society. This structure allows the Cult to exert influence over politics, economics, and even religious beliefs. The player character, whether Alexios or Kassandra, is tasked with dismantling this organization, eliminating its members one by one, and uncovering the Ghost’s identity. This mirrors the Assassin’s ongoing struggle against the Templars in other Assassin’s Creed titles.
| Cult Rank | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Ghost | Overall Leader |
| Sages | Regional Control |
| Lower Ranking Members | Carrying out orders |
The similarities between the Cult of Kosmos and the Templar Order are undeniable. While the Cult lacks the specific branding and established history of the Templars, its underlying philosophy, organizational structure, and methods of control are strikingly similar. By defeating the Cult, the player character is essentially engaging in a proto-Templar conflict, setting the stage for the emergence of the Templar Order in later Assassin’s Creed games. This makes the events of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey highly relevant to the Templar narrative, even if the Templars themselves aren’t explicitly present.
To delve deeper into the specifics of the Cult of Kosmos and its connection to the broader Assassin’s Creed lore, exploring the official Assassin’s Creed Wiki is highly recommended. It offers a wealth of information on characters, factions, and historical events within the game’s universe.