The flags are an optional set of collectibles in the game Assassin's Creed. Players will obtain achievements if they collect all the flags There are four achievements players can earn:

1. Keeper of the lions passant - Find all of Richard's flags in the Kingdom
2. Keeper of the creed - Find all flags in Masyaf
3. Keeper of the four gospels - Find all flags in Jerusalem
4. Keeper of the crescent - Find all flags in Damascus

1. 420 total to collect
2. Are linked to several Assassin's Creed Achievements

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