: The story begins at Solomon’s Temple, where Altaïr, arrogant and overconfident, breaks the three tenets of the Assassin’s Creed while trying to retrieve the Apple of Eden from Templar Grand Master Robert de Sablé . His failure results in the death of a fellow assassin and his own demotion to the rank of novice.
: After killing Robert de Sablé, Altaïr learns the ultimate truth—his own master, Al Mualim , was a secret collaborator with the Templars. Al Mualim used Altaïr to eliminate his rivals so he could keep the Apple of Eden's mind-controlling power for himself. The Conclusion
The Animus allows Desmond to relive the "genetic memories" of his ancestor, , a master assassin in the year 1191. Abstergo’s goal is to locate a powerful artifact known as a Piece of Eden (specifically the Apple of Eden) that they believe Altaïr once possessed. The Historical Story (1191) Altaïr's journey is one of failure and redemption:
