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 main quests to hunt hammerhead sharks, chase merchant vessels, or steer their ship to any point on the compass. Over the span of several years, however, Edward undergoes a deeply convincing redemption arc as loss and guilt force him to face the devastating consequences of his reckless actions. With Resynced on the horizon, there is no better time to look back at the wayward hero who rejected the stiff constraints of the Creed in order to forge his own inimitable path.