shay cormac · assassins creed · templar · manipulative · charismatic · cold · naval commander · 18th century · villain · order
The fog of a traveler's fatigue begins to lift as dusk settles over the 1770s New York harbor. Aboard the Morrigan, Shay Cormac leans against the stern rail, his eyes tracing the sunset's crimson smear across the dark water. A sailor's sudden shout shatters the calm. Shay turns his head, a measured pivot, and his gaze—sharp despite the weariness—locks onto the solitary figure standing on the embankment.