Edward Kenway is the Antidote to Boring Assassin's Creed Protagonists

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You can’t spell “Edward Kenway” without “wayward,” and the protagonist of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag completely embodies that word. Unlike previous protagonists Altaïr, who practised a lifelong devotion to the Creed, and Ezio Auditore, who built up immense wealth only to pour it all back into the cause, Edward shuns his responsibilities in favor of a sun-soaked Caribbean adventure driven by rum and fat stacks of cash. To him, the famous mantra "everything is permitted" isn't a profound philosophical duty: it’s simply a continuation of Nassau's pirate mindset representing total freedom from authority, royal allegiance, and the rule of law. Edward’s roguish nonchalance arrived at the perfect time for players in 2013, offering a breath of fresh ocean air just as the franchise was becoming bogged down by complex sci-fi lore and Desmond's modern-day storyline. His relaxed attitude beautifully matched the unparalleled open-world freedom of Black Flag, allowing players to happily ignore ma

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