Bayek of Siwa is the central playable character in Assassin's Creed Origins.
Released in 2017, Origins is set in ancient Egypt during the first century BCE. Bayek is a Medjay, a protector and lawkeeper whose duties connect him to communities across Egypt. After a personal tragedy, he begins pursuing masked figures involved in a wider conspiracy.
Bayek's journey eventually leads to the formation of the Hidden Ones, the organization that becomes the historical precursor to the Assassin Brotherhood. His wife, Aya of Alexandria, is also a major character and an important participant in the story. The game therefore explores both Bayek's personal quest and the origins of the Assassin-Templar conflict.
The title changed the series with role-playing mechanics, experience levels, loot, craftable equipment, and a large version of ancient Egypt. Locations include Alexandria, Memphis, Giza, and the Nile Delta. Bayek is sometimes reduced to a conventional warrior, but his Medjay role explains his strong ties to ordinary people.