Assassin's Creed: Fragments - The Highlands Children

Assassin's Creed: Fragments - The Highlands Children by Alain Puyssegur takes you back to Scotland in 1296, on the cusp of a significant historical upheaval. The winds of rebellion are stirring as the wars of independence for Scotland stand poised to reshape the course of Great Britain's history.

Amidst the chaos, the besieged city of Berwick-upon-Tweed falls into English hands. Under King Edward I's assault, the city witnesses devastation as English forces massacre and burn everything in their path.

In the midst of this turmoil, 16-year-old orphan twins Aileas and Fillan are tragically separated. Aileas vanishes, swept away by the unfolding events, while Fillan finds refuge with a Scottish clan retreating to the north, into the heart of the Highlands. There, Fillan learns of a shadowy organisation called the Brotherhood of Assassins, who alone can protect him from the relentless Order of the Templars, who pursue him doggedly.

As Fillan searches desperately for any trace of his sister, he must confront his history to unearth his true destiny. The mysterious birthmark on his wrist marks him as a target for the Templars and holds the key to understanding why his life is imperilled.

Against a backdrop of a nation’s cry for liberty, Fillan's journey is one of self-discovery and survival, as he grapples with the role he must play in the battle for Scotland's freedom.