Since the time of swords and warlords, they have been there.

Hiding in plain sight as objects beyond our meager comprehension were used to control the course of history, the Templar Knights have stood as captains of industry, kings, and politicians as they attempted time and again to enforce their vision of the world upon us.  Borders and nations mean nothing to them as they rose again and again from the darkness to take center stage.  Only one has prevented their total domination, who hides behind the shadows as they wait to ensure that the Templars fall and take their machinations with them.  They work in the dark to serve the light, they...are the Assassins.