AC Revelations just has the best finale, it’s amazing.

AC Revelations appreciation post

I really love how the stories of both Ezio and Altaïr conclude in one beautiful scene, that highlights their similarities and differences. As Altaïr states in one of his memories: “If only I had possessed the humility to say to myself, I have seen enough for one life. I have done my part. Then again, there is no greater glory than fighting to find the truth.”

Ezio - having seen all of Altaïr’s core memories at this point - wants to touch the Apple of Eden, but then realizes the meaning of this quote for him and says out loud: “No. You will stay here. I have seen enough for one life.” Possessing the humility Altaïr and accepting his truth: that he is merely a messenger across time, speaking directly to Desmond.

I really love how it is - like the name of the memory - passing the torch of wisdom from Altaïr, who sought the truth up until the very end and died alone without his loved ones, to Ezio, who realizes his part is done and finally can live the life that was taken from him, to be with the love of his life Sofia and be happy. He then passes the torch to Desmond, giving the best speech in a videogame I have ever felt:

“ I have lived my life as best I could, not knowing its purpose, but drawn forward like a moth to a distant moon. And here, at last, I discover a strange truth. That I am only a conduit for a message that eludes my understanding. Who are we, who have been so blessed to share our stories like this? To speak across centuries? Maybe you will answer all the questions I have asked. Maybe you will be the one to make all this suffering worth something in the end.”

Absolute cinema for me, and the series’ vision on this time trascending philosophy has (unfortunately) never been matched for me again. I love how both Altaïr and Ezio lived for the creed, but due Altaïr dying for the creed Ezio leaves it behind and starts living for himself and his loved ones, leaving it up to Desmond to decide what he makes of the creed and his role in it.