In , the story follows Edward Kenway , a charismatic but greedy Welsh privateer turned pirate, during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th-century Caribbean.
: Edward returns to England to raise his daughter, Jennifer, and son, Haytham (who becomes a major antagonist in Assassin's Creed III ), having evolved from a greedy pirate into a dedicated Assassin. The Modern-Day Story
: Edward is drawn into the centuries-old conflict between the Assassins and the Templars . Both factions are searching for The Observatory , a mythical First Civilization site that allows its user to monitor anyone in the world using a drop of their blood. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
: The modern plot reveals the presence of "Sages"—reincarnations of an ancient being named Aita—and the continued influence of Juno, a member of the First Civilization. Key Game Details The Story of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
: Alongside famous figures like Blackbeard , Mary Read, and Charles Vane, Edward attempts to establish a free pirate republic in Nassau. However, as the era of piracy begins to crumble, Edward witnesses the deaths of his closest friends, which eventually forces him to reconsider his selfish lifestyle. In , the story follows Edward Kenway ,
The narrative is split between Edward’s historical journey and a modern-day framing story: The Historical Story: Edward Kenway's Journey
: Seeking fortune to provide a better life for his wife, Caroline, Edward heads to the West Indies. After his ship is destroyed in a storm, he kills a rogue Assassin named Duncan Walpole and steals his identity to collect a reward in Havana. Both factions are searching for The Observatory ,
: You play as an unnamed research analyst at Abstergo Entertainment in Montreal. You are tasked with exploring Edward Kenway’s memories to find footage for a pirate-themed video game, but you are secretly manipulated into hacking Abstergo's servers to uncover corporate secrets.