Activated late in Sequence 02, the Templar Awareness system will be a constant thorn in your side unless you take steps to keep it under control.

The accompanying table reveals all situations that can lead to increases or decreases in the Templar Awareness meter. We find that preventative maintenance is best in early Sequences: plan your journeys to pass Heralds and reduce it whenever possible.

The Templar Awareness Meter is deactivated or frozen during certain Memories – for example, those taking place in AltaÏr’s time, or in locations outside or beneath Constantinople.

Once the meter switches to the Aware status, avoid conflict and other activities that lead to Templar Awareness penalties until you have completely emptied it – unless, that is, you actively want to trigger a Den Defense.

The Templar Awareness system acts as a subtle deterrent to gratuitous violence. You can start fights and brutalize your way to success in Memories whenever you like – but be prepared to pay a penalty...