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===Searching for Konstanze===
===Searching for Konstanze===

When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="TRP Ch26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace. <ref name="TRP Ch29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>
When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="TRP Ch26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace.<ref name="TRP Ch29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>

==Personality and traits==
==Personality and traits==

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
			===Early activities===
	In 1851, Escoffier was sent by the [[Ireland\|Irish]] Assassin [[Oscar Kane]] on a mission to the [[HMS Birkenhead\|HMS ''Birkenhead'']] to assassinate a target and recruit a [[England\|English]] [[soldier]], [[Simeon Price]].<ref name="TMC Ch13">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Chapter 13</ref> As the [[ship]] later crashed on its way to the {{Wiki\|Xhosa people\|Xhosa Kingdom}}, he knocked out an incompetent Lieutenant [[Grimes]], who ordered men to calm the [[horse]]s first rather than save their comrades. After saving injured soldiers with Price, he later offered him an opportunity out of the [[British Army]] and into a new Brotherhood. At the moment, he left the ship before it sunk into the waters as Price stayed to help his men further.<ref name="TMC Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Prologue</ref> By 1855, Escoffier worked in a team alongside [[Michel Moulin]] and [[Amira Benyamina]]. He and Michel were soon met by Amira and her acquaintance, Simeon Price, whom he was glad to see again.<ref name="TMC Ch13" />		In 1851, Escoffier was sent by the [[Ireland\|Irish]] Assassin [[Oscar Kane]] on a mission to the [[HMS Birkenhead\|HMS ''Birkenhead'']] to assassinate a target and recruit a [[England\|English]] [[soldier]], [[Simeon Price]].<ref name="TMC Ch13">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Chapter 13</ref> As the [[ship]] later crashed on its way to the {{Wiki\|Xhosa people\|Xhosa Kingdom}}, he knocked out an incompetent Lieutenant [[Grimes]], who ordered men to calm the [[horse]]s first rather than save their comrades. After saving injured soldiers with Price, he later offered him an opportunity out of the [[British Army]] and into a new Brotherhood. At the moment, he left the ship before it sunk into the waters as Price stayed to help his men further.<ref name="TMC Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Prologue</ref> By 1855, Escoffier worked in a team alongside [[Michel Moulin]] and [[Amira Benyamina]]. He and Michel were soon met by Amira and her acquaintance, Simeon Price, whom he was glad to see again.<ref name="TMC Ch13" />

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	In 1876, with Konstanze, they determine her first mission's target, which was [[Maynard Poole]], a Templar cartographer, as King [[Leopold II of Belgium]] had invited explorers to visit him at an international meeting for global exploration.<ref name="TRP Ch23"/> While Konstanze traveled back to [[Brussels]] for the meeting, Henri witnessed her complete her mission but saw her have an audience with the King, whom she contacted before as a Templar. Arriving back to Simeon earlier, Henri informed him of Konstanze's actions and asked Simeon what he was going to do. However, it turned out to be disastrous as Konstanze betrayed Simeon and the Assassins by nearly having Simeon killed at home.<ref name="TRP Ch24">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 24</ref>		In 1876, with Konstanze, they determine her first mission's target, which was [[Maynard Poole]], a Templar cartographer, as King [[Leopold II of Belgium]] had invited explorers to visit him at an international meeting for global exploration.<ref name="TRP Ch23"/> While Konstanze traveled back to [[Brussels]] for the meeting, Henri witnessed her complete her mission but saw her have an audience with the King, whom she contacted before as a Templar. Arriving back to Simeon earlier, Henri informed him of Konstanze's actions and asked Simeon what he was going to do. However, it turned out to be disastrous as Konstanze betrayed Simeon and the Assassins by nearly having Simeon killed at home.<ref name="TRP Ch24">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 24</ref>

	====Searching for Konstanze====		===Searching for Konstanze===
	When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="TRP Ch26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace. <ref name="TRP Ch29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>		When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="TRP Ch26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace. <ref name="TRP Ch29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	Henri Escoffier was a light-brown skinned middle-aged man of {{Wiki\|Mauritania}}n descent. He had sharp cheekbones, and ~~had~~ light stubble.<ref name="TMC Prologue" />		Henri Escoffier was a light-brown skinned middle-aged man of {{Wiki\|Mauritania}}n descent. He had sharp cheekbones and a light stubble.<ref name="TMC Prologue" />

	===Skills and equipment===		===Skills and equipment===
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	Henri Escoffier is a character introduced in the first novel of the ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History]]'' series, ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy\|The Magus Conspiracy]]'', written by [[Kate Heartfield]] and released in August 2022.		Henri Escoffier is a character introduced in the first novel of the ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History]]'' series, ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy\|The Magus Conspiracy]]'', written by [[Kate Heartfield]] and released in August 2022.

	Historically, there was a {{Wiki\|fr:Henri Escoffier\|Henri Escoffier}} (1837 – 1891) in real-life who was a French journalist and novelist ~~who~~ lived during the same time period. Whether they are implied to be the same individual is unknown. However, given that the Henri in ''The Magus Conspiracy'' would have only been 15 when he met Simeon Price in 1852, this makes the ~~possibly~~ unlikely.		Historically, there was a {{Wiki\|fr:Henri Escoffier\|Henri Escoffier}} (1837 – 1891) in real-life who was a French journalist and novelist and lived during the same time period. Whether they are implied to be the same individual is unknown. However, given that the Henri in ''The Magus Conspiracy'' would have only been 15 when he met Simeon Price in 1852, this makes the possibility unlikely.

	===Etymology===		===Etymology===
	The given name Henri is Common Germanic in origin ~~translating~~ to "Ruler of (the) home"<ref>{{WP\|Henry (given name)\|Henry}}</ref> The surname Escoffier ~~translates in~~ Old French and from Late Latin ~~to the word,~~ "to kill."		The given name Henri is Common Germanic in origin and translates to "Ruler of (the) home"<ref>{{WP\|Henry (given name)\|Henry}}</ref> The surname Escoffier originates from Old French and from Late Latin and means "to kill."

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	*[[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]] ~~{{c\|founder}}~~		*[[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]]
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	'''Henri Escoffier''' was a member of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who operated in [[Paris]] in the mid-19th century. He later became the founder of the [[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]] based in [[Zürich]].		'''Henri Escoffier''' (born c. 1800s) was a member of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who operated in [[Paris]] in the mid-19th century. He later became the founder of the [[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]] based in [[Zürich]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	In 1851, Escoffier was sent by the [[Ireland\|Irish]] Assassin [[Oscar Kane]] on a mission to the [[HMS Birkenhead\|HMS ''Birkenhead'']] to assassinate a target and recruit a [[England\|English]] [[soldier]], [[Simeon Price]].<ref name="~~Chapter 13~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Chapter 13</ref> As the [[ship]] later crashed on its way to the {{Wiki\|Xhosa people\|Xhosa Kingdom}}, he knocked out an incompetent Lieutenant [[Grimes]], who ordered men to calm the [[horse]]s first rather than save their comrades. After saving injured soldiers with Price, he later offered him an opportunity out of the [[British Army]] and into a new Brotherhood. At the moment, he left the ship before it sunk into the waters as Price stayed to help his men further.<ref name="Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Prologue</ref> By 1855, Escoffier worked in a team alongside [[Michel Moulin]] and [[Amira Benyamina]]. He and Michel were soon met by Amira and her acquaintance, Simeon Price, whom he was glad to see again.<ref name="~~Chapter 13~~" />		In 1851, Escoffier was sent by the [[Ireland\|Irish]] Assassin [[Oscar Kane]] on a mission to the [[HMS Birkenhead\|HMS ''Birkenhead'']] to assassinate a target and recruit a [[England\|English]] [[soldier]], [[Simeon Price]].<ref name="TMC Ch13">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Chapter 13</ref> As the [[ship]] later crashed on its way to the {{Wiki\|Xhosa people\|Xhosa Kingdom}}, he knocked out an incompetent Lieutenant [[Grimes]], who ordered men to calm the [[horse]]s first rather than save their comrades. After saving injured soldiers with Price, he later offered him an opportunity out of the [[British Army]] and into a new Brotherhood. At the moment, he left the ship before it sunk into the waters as Price stayed to help his men further.<ref name="TMC Prologue">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Prologue</ref> By 1855, Escoffier worked in a team alongside [[Michel Moulin]] and [[Amira Benyamina]]. He and Michel were soon met by Amira and her acquaintance, Simeon Price, whom he was glad to see again.<ref name="TMC Ch13" />

	Henri spoke about how Kane sent him on his mission aboard the ship and how Price was a target to recruit after Kane and him met in Ireland while Simeon was stationed as a soldier. He also expressed his regrets of not being able to fully complete his mission, due to the shipwreck.<ref name="~~Chapter 13~~" /> After Price's [[Initiation into the Assassin Order\|initiation into the Brotherhood]], he gave the newest initiate the [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="~~Chapter 16~~">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 16</ref>		Henri spoke about how Kane sent him on his mission aboard the ship and how Price was a target to recruit after Kane and him met in Ireland while Simeon was stationed as a soldier. He also expressed his regrets of not being able to fully complete his mission, due to the shipwreck.<ref name="TMC Ch13" /> After Price's [[Initiation into the Assassin Order\|initiation into the Brotherhood]], he gave the newest initiate the [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="TMC Ch16">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 16</ref>

	===Founding the Swiss Brotherhood===		===Founding the Swiss Brotherhood===
	In 1867, Henri left for [[Zürich]] for an assignment and began aiding revolutionary [[Mikhail Bakunin]] and his anarchists.<ref name="~~CH11~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 11</ref> As a result, he founded the [[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]] and stationed a base at fellow Assassin [[Irene Egli]]'s house. He later received Simeon and his lover and former [[Austrian Rite of the Templar Order\|Austrian Templar]] Countess [[Konstanze von Visler]] at the base. He explained the Assassin's methodology and within years, he oversaw Simeon training her as well as having talks about the [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] the Templars knew about and her interest in them.<ref name="~~CH23~~">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 23</ref>		In 1867, Henri left for [[Zürich]] for an assignment and began aiding revolutionary [[Mikhail Bakunin]] and his anarchists.<ref name="TRP Ch11">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 11</ref> As a result, he founded the [[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]] and stationed a base at fellow Assassin [[Irene Egli]]'s house. He later received Simeon and his lover and former [[Austrian Rite of the Templar Order\|Austrian Templar]] Countess [[Konstanze von Visler]] at the base. He explained the Assassin's methodology and within years, he oversaw Simeon training her as well as having talks about the [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] the Templars knew about and her interest in them.<ref name="TRP Ch23">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 23</ref>

	In 1876, with Konstanze, they determine her first mission's target, which was [[Maynard Poole]], a Templar cartographer, as King [[Leopold II of Belgium]] had invited explorers to visit him at an international meeting for global exploration.<ref name="~~CH23~~"/> While Konstanze traveled back to [[Brussels]] for the meeting, Henri witnessed her complete her mission but saw her have an audience with the King, whom she contacted before as a Templar. Arriving back to Simeon earlier, Henri informed him of Konstanze's actions and asked Simeon what he was going to do. However, it turned out to be disastrous as Konstanze betrayed Simeon and the Assassins by nearly having Simeon killed at home.<ref name="~~CH24~~">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 24</ref>		In 1876, with Konstanze, they determine her first mission's target, which was [[Maynard Poole]], a Templar cartographer, as King [[Leopold II of Belgium]] had invited explorers to visit him at an international meeting for global exploration.<ref name="TRP Ch23"/> While Konstanze traveled back to [[Brussels]] for the meeting, Henri witnessed her complete her mission but saw her have an audience with the King, whom she contacted before as a Templar. Arriving back to Simeon earlier, Henri informed him of Konstanze's actions and asked Simeon what he was going to do. However, it turned out to be disastrous as Konstanze betrayed Simeon and the Assassins by nearly having Simeon killed at home.<ref name="TRP Ch24">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 24</ref>

	====Searching for Konstanze====		====Searching for Konstanze====
	When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="~~CH26~~">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace. <ref name="~~CH29~~">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>		When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="TRP Ch26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace. <ref name="TRP Ch29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	Henri Escoffier was a light-brown skinned middle-aged man of {{Wiki\|Mauritania}}n descent. He had sharp cheekbones, and had light stubble.<ref name="Prologue" />		Henri Escoffier was a light-brown skinned middle-aged man of {{Wiki\|Mauritania}}n descent. He had sharp cheekbones, and had light stubble.<ref name="TMC Prologue" />

	===Skills and equipment===		===Skills and equipment===
	Escoffier wore a battered cloak. After the HMS ''Birkenhead'' shipwreck, he wore a dark blue waistcoat and white cravat while in Paris.<ref name="Prologue" /><ref name="~~Chapter 13~~" /> In 1851, he wielded an axe.<ref name="Prologue" />		Escoffier wore a battered cloak. After the HMS ''Birkenhead'' shipwreck, he wore a dark blue waistcoat and white cravat while in Paris.<ref name="TMC Prologue" /><ref name="TMC Ch13" /> In 1851, he wielded an axe.<ref name="TMC Prologue" />

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]''

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	====Searching for Konstanze====		====Searching for Konstanze====
	When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="CH26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her.<ref name="CH29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>		When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="CH26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace. <ref name="CH29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==

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	'''Henri Escoffier''' was a member of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who operated in [[Paris]] in the mid-19th century.		'''Henri Escoffier''' was a member of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who operated in [[Paris]] in the mid-19th century. He later became the founder of the [[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]] based in [[Zürich]].

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	Henri Escoffier was a light-brown skinned middle-aged man of {{Wiki\|Mauritania}}n descent. He had sharp cheekbones, and had light stubble.<ref name="Prologue" />		Henri Escoffier was a light-brown skinned middle-aged man of {{Wiki\|Mauritania}}n descent. He had sharp cheekbones, and had light stubble.<ref name="Prologue" />

	===~~Equipment~~ and ~~skills~~===		===Skills and equipment===
	Escoffier wore a battered cloak. After the HMS ''Birkenhead'' shipwreck, he wore a dark blue waistcoat and white cravat while in Paris.<ref name="Prologue" /><ref name="Chapter 13" /> In 1851, he wielded an axe.<ref name="Prologue" />		Escoffier wore a battered cloak. After the HMS ''Birkenhead'' shipwreck, he wore a dark blue waistcoat and white cravat while in Paris.<ref name="Prologue" /><ref name="Chapter 13" /> In 1851, he wielded an axe.<ref name="Prologue" />

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	'''Henri Escoffier''' was a member of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who operated in [[Paris]] in the mid-19th century.		'''Henri Escoffier''' was a member of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who operated in [[Paris]] in the mid-19th century.
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	Henri spoke about how Kane sent him on his mission aboard the ship and how Price was a target to recruit after Kane and him met in Ireland while Simeon was stationed as a soldier. He also expressed his regrets of not being able to fully complete his mission, due to the shipwreck.<ref name="Chapter 13" /> After Price's [[Initiation into the Assassin Order\|initiation into the Brotherhood]], he gave the newest initiate the [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 16</ref>		Henri spoke about how Kane sent him on his mission aboard the ship and how Price was a target to recruit after Kane and him met in Ireland while Simeon was stationed as a soldier. He also expressed his regrets of not being able to fully complete his mission, due to the shipwreck.<ref name="Chapter 13" /> After Price's [[Initiation into the Assassin Order\|initiation into the Brotherhood]], he gave the newest initiate the [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="Chapter 16">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 16</ref>

	===Founding the ~~Zurich~~ Brotherhood===		===Founding the Swiss Brotherhood===
	In 1867, Henri left for [[Zürich]] for an assignment and began aiding revolutionary [[Mikhail Bakunin]] and his anarchists.<ref name="CH11">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 11</ref> As a result, he founded the [[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|~~Zurich~~ Brotherhood]] and stationed a base at fellow Assassin [[Irene Egli]]'s house. He later received Simeon and his lover and former [[Austrian Rite of the Templar Order\|Austrian Templar]] Countess [[Konstanze von Visler]] at the base. He explained the Assassin's methodology and within years, he oversaw Simeon training her as well as having talks about the [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] the Templars knew about and her interest in them.<ref name="CH23">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 23</ref>		In 1867, Henri left for [[Zürich]] for an assignment and began aiding revolutionary [[Mikhail Bakunin]] and his anarchists.<ref name="CH11">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 11</ref> As a result, he founded the [[Zurich Brotherhood of Assassins\|Swiss Brotherhood]] and stationed a base at fellow Assassin [[Irene Egli]]'s house. He later received Simeon and his lover and former [[Austrian Rite of the Templar Order\|Austrian Templar]] Countess [[Konstanze von Visler]] at the base. He explained the Assassin's methodology and within years, he oversaw Simeon training her as well as having talks about the [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] the Templars knew about and her interest in them.<ref name="CH23">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 23</ref>

	In 1876, with Konstanze, they determine her first mission's target, which was [[Maynard Poole]], a Templar cartographer, as King [[Leopold II of Belgium]] had invited explorers to visit him at an international meeting for global exploration.<ref name="CH23"/> While Konstanze traveled back to [[Brussels]] for the meeting, Henri witnessed her complete her mission but saw her have an audience with the King, whom she contacted before as a Templar. Arriving back to Simeon earlier, Henri informed him of Konstanze's actions and asked Simeon what he was going to do. However, it turned out to be disastrous as Konstanze betrayed Simeon and the Assassins by nearly having Simeon killed at home.<ref name="CH24">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 24</ref>		In 1876, with Konstanze, they determine her first mission's target, which was [[Maynard Poole]], a Templar cartographer, as King [[Leopold II of Belgium]] had invited explorers to visit him at an international meeting for global exploration.<ref name="CH23"/> While Konstanze traveled back to [[Brussels]] for the meeting, Henri witnessed her complete her mission but saw her have an audience with the King, whom she contacted before as a Templar. Arriving back to Simeon earlier, Henri informed him of Konstanze's actions and asked Simeon what he was going to do. However, it turned out to be disastrous as Konstanze betrayed Simeon and the Assassins by nearly having Simeon killed at home.<ref name="CH24">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 24</ref>

	====Searching for Konstanze====		====Searching for Konstanze====
	When Simeon informed the ~~Zurich~~ Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="CH26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her.<ref name="CH29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>		When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="CH26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her.<ref name="CH29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>

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	Henri Escoffier is a character introduced in the first novel of the ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History]]'' series, ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy\|The Magus Conspiracy]]'', written by [[Kate Heartfield]] and released in August 2022.		Henri Escoffier is a character introduced in the first novel of the ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History]]'' series, ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy\|The Magus Conspiracy]]'', written by [[Kate Heartfield]] and released in August 2022.

	Historically, there was a ~~[[Wikipedia:~~fr:Henri Escoffier\|Henri Escoffier]] (1837 – 1891) in real-life who was a French journalist and novelist who lived during the same time period. Whether they are implied to be the same individual is unknown. However, given that the Henri in ''The Magus Conspiracy'' would only ~~had~~ been ~~fifteen~~ when he met Simeon Price in 1852, this makes the possibly unlikely.		Historically, there was a {{Wiki\|fr:Henri Escoffier\|Henri Escoffier}} (1837 – 1891) in real-life who was a French journalist and novelist who lived during the same time period. Whether they are implied to be the same individual is unknown. However, given that the Henri in ''The Magus Conspiracy'' would have only been 15 when he met Simeon Price in 1852, this makes the possibly unlikely.

	===Etymology===		===Etymology===

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	Escoffier wore a battered cloak. After the HMS ''Birkenhead'' shipwreck, he wore a dark blue waistcoat and white cravat while in Paris.<ref name="Prologue" /><ref name="Chapter 13" /> In 1851 he wielded an axe.<ref name="Prologue" />		Escoffier wore a battered cloak. After the HMS ''Birkenhead'' shipwreck, he wore a dark blue waistcoat and white cravat while in Paris.<ref name="Prologue" /><ref name="Chapter 13" /> In 1851, he wielded an axe.<ref name="Prologue" />

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]''

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	===Searching for Konstanze===		===Searching for Konstanze===
	When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="TRP Ch26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace. <ref name="TRP Ch29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>		When Simeon informed the Swiss Assassins of Konstanze's betrayal, Henri and his Assassins burned down Egil's home out of safety and found a new safehouse. Learning Konstanze had already left Simeon's cabin, Henri promised to have the rest of Assassins to search for her but excluded Simeon.<ref name="TRP Ch26">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 26</ref> In 1887, Henri personally followed a lead of her being in [[Berlin]] for a conference but found no trace of her. After this he departed for [[Mauritius]] to spend his remaining years in peace.<ref name="TRP Ch29">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 29</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==