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	{{Dialogue3\|Roth\|My friend, if I fail to provide you with the chance to cause Starrick some pain, well you can charge into this theatre and kill me yourself.\|Jacob\|What do YOU get out of all this?\|The chance to have a little fun with the bravest man in London!\|You have a deal.\|Roth and Jacob forming an alliance, 1868.\|Assassin's Creed: Syndicate\|Strange Bedfellows}}		{{Dialogue3\|Roth\|My friend, if I fail to provide you with the chance to cause Starrick some pain, well you can charge into this theatre and kill me yourself.\|Jacob\|What do YOU get out of all this?\|The chance to have a little fun with the bravest man in London!\|You have a deal.\|Roth and Jacob forming an alliance, 1868.\|Assassin's Creed: Syndicate\|Strange Bedfellows}}
	[[File:ACS Strange Bedfellows 7.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Roth meeting Jacob]]		[[File:ACS Strange Bedfellows 7.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Roth meeting Jacob]]
	By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the [[Blighters]]' various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for the Grand Master's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster, [[Jacob Frye]], an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] and leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. Sending him an invitation to the Alhambra, Roth expressed his admiration for Jacob's accomplishments upon his arrival and offered him a partnership.<ref name="StrangeBedfellows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Strange Bedfellows]]</ref>		By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the [[Blighters]]' various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for the Grand Master's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster and outlaw, [[Jacob Frye]], an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] and leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. Sending him an invitation to the Alhambra, Roth expressed his admiration for Jacob's accomplishments upon his arrival and offered him a partnership.<ref name="StrangeBedfellows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Strange Bedfellows]]</ref>

	After Jacob accepted, the pair began to undermine Starrick's criminal and economic power throughout the city, sabotaging his shipments of explosives,<ref name="StrangeBedfellows"/> and kidnapping his henchmen [[Hattie Cadwallader]], [[Benjamin Raffles]], and [[Chester Swinebourne]]. Pleased with Jacob's performance, Roth invited him again to the Alhambra for more of his personal amusement.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Triple Theft]]</ref>		After Jacob accepted, the pair began to undermine Starrick's criminal and economic power throughout the city, sabotaging his shipments of explosives,<ref name="StrangeBedfellows"/> and kidnapping his henchmen [[Hattie Cadwallader]], [[Benjamin Raffles]], and [[Chester Swinebourne]]. Pleased with Jacob's performance, Roth invited him again to the Alhambra for more of his personal amusement.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Triple Theft]]</ref>

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 19:47, 10 March 2024

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	=== Death ===		=== Death ===
	[[File:The moment to break your spell M4.JPG\|thumb\|250x250px\|Roth's demise]]		[[File:The moment to break your spell M4.JPG\|thumb\|250x250px\|Roth's demise]]
	Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions.<ref name=":1" /> Once Jacob had arrived, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the [[Assassins\|Assassin]], themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the theatre ablaze with the guests still inside.<ref name=":2">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Final Act]]</ref>		Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of Rook,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Jacob and Evie Frye's souvenirs]]</ref> the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions.<ref name=":1" /> Once Jacob had arrived, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the [[Assassins\|Assassin]], themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the theatre ablaze with the guests still inside.<ref name=":2">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Final Act]]</ref>

	Prior to the inferno, Jacob managed to free the theatre's machinist, who lowered the stage's rack. This later allowed the Assassin to climb the rigging and cut away one of the sandbags above the stage, snaring Roth by the foot and elevating him up to his demise at the end of Jacob's [[Hidden Blade]]. In the midst of his final words, Roth explained his motivations, which essentially boiled down to just two words: "Why not?", before planting a goodbye kiss upon the unsuspecting Jacob and passing away, ending the Blighters' firm grip on London as well as Starrick's control over the city's criminal underworld.<ref name=":2" />		Prior to the inferno, Jacob managed to free the theatre's machinist, who lowered the stage's rack. This later allowed the Assassin to climb the rigging and cut away one of the sandbags above the stage, snaring Roth by the foot and elevating him up to his demise at the end of Jacob's [[Hidden Blade]]. In the midst of his final words, Roth explained his motivations, which essentially boiled down to just two words: "Why not?", before planting a goodbye kiss upon the unsuspecting Jacob and passing away, ending the Blighters' firm grip on London as well as Starrick's control over the city's criminal underworld.<ref name=":2" />

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	With the money he had received, Roth bought and refurbished a burnt-out theater in [[the Strand]] which would later be called the [[Alhambra Music Hall]]. He used it as the base of his operations, all the while keeping up a legitimate facade by funding shows for the public to enjoy.<ref name="Database" />		With the money he had received, Roth bought and refurbished a burnt-out theater in [[the Strand]] which would later be called the [[Alhambra Music Hall]]. He used it as the base of his operations, all the while keeping up a legitimate facade by funding shows for the public to enjoy.<ref name="Database" />

	===Betraying Starrick ~~and death~~===		===Betraying Starrick===
	By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the Blighters' various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for Starrick's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster, [[Jacob Frye]], leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. Sending him an invitation to the Alhambra, Roth expressed his admiration for Jacob's accomplishments upon his arrival and offered him a partnership.<ref name=":0">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Strange Bedfellows]]</ref>		By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the Blighters' various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for Starrick's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster, [[Jacob Frye]], leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. Sending him an invitation to the Alhambra, Roth expressed his admiration for Jacob's accomplishments upon his arrival and offered him a partnership.<ref name=":0">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Strange Bedfellows]]</ref>
	[[File:ACS Fun and Games 7.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250x250px\|Jacob and Roth]]		[[File:ACS Fun and Games 7.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250x250px\|Jacob and Roth]]
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	However, as they continued to work together, Jacob became increasingly perturbed by Roth's tactics. He eventually dissolved their partnership when Roth's anarchistic behavior saw him attempt to destroy one of Starrick's workhouses with children inside; while Jacob opposed Starrick and despised child labor, he would not sacrifice innocent lives to strike against the Templar Grand Master. To this, Roth shot at the dynamite crates that Jacob had previously placed, sending the workhouse ablaze and angrily left, forcing Jacob to rescue the children from the burning building.<ref name=":1">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Fun and Games]]</ref>		However, as they continued to work together, Jacob became increasingly perturbed by Roth's tactics. He eventually dissolved their partnership when Roth's anarchistic behavior saw him attempt to destroy one of Starrick's workhouses with children inside; while Jacob opposed Starrick and despised child labor, he would not sacrifice innocent lives to strike against the Templar Grand Master. To this, Roth shot at the dynamite crates that Jacob had previously placed, sending the workhouse ablaze and angrily left, forcing Jacob to rescue the children from the burning building.<ref name=":1">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Fun and Games]]</ref>

			=== Death ===
	[[File:The moment to break your spell M4.JPG\|thumb\|250x250px\|Roth's demise]]		[[File:The moment to break your spell M4.JPG\|thumb\|250x250px\|Roth's demise]]
	Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions.<ref name=":1" /> Once Jacob had arrived, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the [[Assassins\|Assassin]], themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the theatre ablaze with the guests still inside.<ref name=":2">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Final Act]]</ref>		Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions.<ref name=":1" /> Once Jacob had arrived, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the [[Assassins\|Assassin]], themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the theatre ablaze with the guests still inside.<ref name=":2">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Final Act]]</ref>

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	*[[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]]<br>[[Blighters]]		*[[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]]<br>[[Blighters]]
	\| voice = [[John Hopkins]]}}		\| voice = [[John Hopkins]]}}
	'''Oberon''' "'''Maxwell Roth"''' (died 1868) was an associate of the [[~~British Rite~~ of the Templar Order\|~~British~~]] ~~[[Templars]] and one~~ of [[~~Grand Master~~ of the Templar Order\|~~Grand Master~~]] [[~~Crawford Starrick~~]]~~'s seven henchmen. During~~ the mid-19th century, he controlled [[London]]'s criminal underworld; training several of Starrick's [[Gangs\|gang]] leaders to rule the city's boroughs.		'''Oberon''' "'''Maxwell Roth"''' (died 1868) was a crime boss and an associate of [[Crawford Starrick]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British]] [[Templars]] during the mid-19th century. He was the leader of the [[Blighters]], through which he effectively controlled [[London]]'s criminal underworld, and was responsible for training several of Starrick's [[Gangs\|gang]] leaders to rule the city's boroughs.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	With the money he had received, Roth bought and refurbished a burnt-out theater in [[the Strand]] which would later be called the [[Alhambra Music Hall]]. He used it as the base of his operations, all the while keeping up a legitimate facade by funding shows for the public to enjoy.<ref name="Database" />		With the money he had received, Roth bought and refurbished a burnt-out theater in [[the Strand]] which would later be called the [[Alhambra Music Hall]]. He used it as the base of his operations, all the while keeping up a legitimate facade by funding shows for the public to enjoy.<ref name="Database" />

	===Betraying Starrick===		===Betraying Starrick and death===
	By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the Blighters various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for Starrick's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster, [[Jacob Frye]], leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. ~~Together~~ the ~~pair formed~~ a partnership and began to undermine Starrick's criminal and economic power throughout the city.<ref name="~~ACS~~" />		By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the Blighters' various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for Starrick's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster, [[Jacob Frye]], leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. Sending him an invitation to the Alhambra, Roth expressed his admiration for Jacob's accomplishments upon his arrival and offered him a partnership.<ref name=":0">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Strange Bedfellows]]</ref>
			[[File:ACS Fun and Games 7.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250x250px\|Jacob and Roth]]
			After Jacob accepted, the pair began to undermine Starrick's criminal and economic power throughout the city, sabotaging his shipments of explosives,<ref name=":0" /> and kidnapping his henchmen [[Hattie Cadwallader]], [[Benjamin Raffles]] and [[Chester Swinebourne]]. Pleased with Jacob's performance, Roth invited him again to the Alhambra for more of his personal amusement.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Triple Theft]]</ref>

	~~The pair sabotaged~~ Starrick's ~~shipments of explosives~~ and ~~kidnapped his henchmen [[Hattie Cadwallader]]~~, [[~~Benjamin Raffles~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Chester Swinebourne]]~~. ~~Pleased with Jacob~~'s ~~performance~~, ~~he invited him again~~ to the ~~Alhambra for more~~ of Roth'~~s amusements~~.<ref name="~~ACS~~" />		However, as they continued to work together, Jacob became increasingly perturbed by Roth's tactics. He eventually dissolved their partnership when Roth's anarchistic behavior saw him attempt to destroy one of Starrick's workhouses with children inside; while Jacob opposed Starrick and despised child labor, he would not sacrifice innocent lives to strike against the Templar Grand Master. To this, Roth shot at the dynamite crates that Jacob had previously placed, sending the workhouse ablaze and angrily left, forcing Jacob to rescue the children from the burning building.<ref name=":1">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Fun and Games]]</ref>
			[[File:The moment to break your spell M4.JPG\|thumb\|250x250px\|Roth's demise]]
			Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions.<ref name=":1" /> Once Jacob had arrived, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the [[Assassins\|Assassin]], themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the theatre ablaze with the guests still inside.<ref name=":2">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - [[Final Act]]</ref>

	However, as they continued, Jacob began to grow perturbed by Roth's tactics. He eventually severed their agreement when Roth's anarchistic behavior saw him attempt to destroy one of Starrick's workhouses with children inside; while Jacob opposed Starrick and despised child labor, he would not sacrifice innocent lives to strike against the Templar Grand Master. To this, Roth shot at the dynamite crates that Jacob had previously placed, sending the workhouse ablaze and angrily left, forcing Jacob to rescue the children from the burning building.<ref name="ACS" />		Prior to the inferno, Jacob managed to free the theatre's machinist, who lowered the stage's rack. This later allowed the Assassin to climb the rigging and cut away one of the sandbags above the stage, snaring Roth by the foot and elevating him up to his demise at the end of Jacob's [[Hidden Blade]]. In the midst of his final words, Roth explained his motivations, which essentially boiled down to just two words: "Why not?", before planting a goodbye kiss upon the unsuspecting Jacob and passing away, ending the Blighters' firm grip on London as well as Starrick's control over the city's criminal underworld.<ref name=":2" />

	Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions. Once Jacob had arrived, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the [[Assassins\|Assassin]], themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the theatre ablaze with the guests still inside.<ref name="ACS" />

	Prior to the inferno, Jacob managed to free the theatre's machinist, who lowered the stage's rack. This later allowed the Assassin to climb the rigging and cut away one of the sandbags above the stage, snaring Roth by the foot and elevating him up to his demise at the end of Jacob's [[Hidden Blade]]. In the midst of his final words, Roth explained his motivations, which essentially boiled down to just two words: "Why not?", before planting a goodbye kiss upon the unsuspecting Jacob and passing away, ending the Blighters' firm grip on London as well as Starrick's control of the criminal underworld.<ref name="~~ACS~~" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	*The name Maxwell comes from Mack, a shortened version of the Scandinavian name Magnus, and the Old English ''Wella'' meaning 'stream'; together they mean 'Mack's stream'. Roth is derived from the German word ''rot'', meaning 'red'.		*The name Maxwell comes from Mack, a shortened version of the Scandinavian name Magnus, and the Old English ''Wella'' meaning 'stream'; together they mean 'Mack's stream'. Roth is derived from the German word ''rot'', meaning 'red'.
	**Meanwhile Oberon, Roth's alleged given name, was the name of the king of fairies in Shakespeare's comedy ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'', possibly referencing Roth's profession as a stage performer.		**Meanwhile Oberon, Roth's alleged given name, was the name of the king of fairies in Shakespeare's comedy ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'', possibly referencing Roth's profession as a stage performer.
	*~~At the end of Sequence 8, during~~ his assassination Roth kisses [[Jacob ~~Frye]]~~, [[Jeffrey Yohalem]] later confirmed that Roth was in love with Jacob, and that the kiss was left as ambiguous as possible for Jacob to "figure things out."		*Following his assassination, Roth kisses Jacob, leaving the latter shocked and confused. ''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate''<nowiki/>'s lead writer [[Jeffrey Yohalem]] later confirmed that Roth was in love with Jacob, and that the kiss was left as ambiguous as possible for Jacob to "figure things out."

			== Gallery ==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
			File:ACS Strange Bedfellows 7.jpg\|Roth sharing a drink with Jacob
			File:ACS Triple Theft 1.jpg\|Roth with his pet crow
			File:ACS Fun and Games 5.jpg\|Roth directing his Blighters to blow up Starrick's workshop
			File:Ross taking off his Mask M4.JPG\|Roth revealing himself to his audience
			File:Ross looking fire creation M4.JPG\|Roth waiting for Jacob
			File:I had big hopes for you M4.JPG\|A trapped Roth at Jacob's mercy
			File:Kissu M4.JPG\|Roth kissing Jacob
			File:Why Not M4..JPG\|Roth's last laugh
			</gallery>
	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''

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	{{Dialogue3\|Roth\|My friend, if I fail to provide you with the chance to cause Starrick some pain, well you can charge into this theatre and kill me yourself.\|Jacob\|What do YOU get out of all this?\|The chance to have a little fun with the bravest man in London!\|You have a deal.\|Roth and Jacob forming an alliance, 1868.\|Assassin's Creed: Syndicate\|Strange Bedfellows}}		{{Dialogue3\|Roth\|My friend, if I fail to provide you with the chance to cause Starrick some pain, well you can charge into this theatre and kill me yourself.\|Jacob\|What do YOU get out of all this?\|The chance to have a little fun with the bravest man in London!\|You have a deal.\|Roth and Jacob forming an alliance, 1868.\|Assassin's Creed: Syndicate\|Strange Bedfellows}}
	[[File:ACS Strange Bedfellows 7.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Roth meeting Jacob]]		[[File:ACS Strange Bedfellows 7.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Roth meeting Jacob]]
	By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the [[Blighters]]' various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for the Grand Master's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster and outlaw, [[Jacob Frye]], an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] and leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. Sending him an invitation to the Alhambra, Roth expressed his admiration for Jacob's accomplishments upon his arrival and offered him a partnership.<ref name="~~StrangeBedfellows~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Strange Bedfellows]]</ref>		By 1868, Roth, who maintained control over the [[Blighters]]' various dealings, had begun to grow restless under Starrick's employ, expressing his disdain for the Grand Master's meticulous control over the city. Favouring more of an eclectic lifestyle, Roth sought out Starrick's nemesis and opposing gangster and outlaw, [[Jacob Frye]], an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] and leader of the burgeoning [[Rooks]]. Sending him an invitation to the Alhambra, Roth expressed his admiration for Jacob's accomplishments upon his arrival and offered him a partnership.<ref name="Strange Bedfellows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Strange Bedfellows]]</ref>

	After Jacob accepted, the pair began to undermine Starrick's criminal and economic power throughout the city, sabotaging his shipments of explosives,<ref name="~~StrangeBedfellows~~"/> and kidnapping his henchmen [[Hattie Cadwallader]], [[Benjamin Raffles]], and [[Chester Swinebourne]]. Pleased with Jacob's performance, Roth invited him again to the Alhambra for more of his personal amusement.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Triple Theft]]</ref>		After Jacob accepted, the pair began to undermine Starrick's criminal and economic power throughout the city, sabotaging his shipments of explosives,<ref name="Strange Bedfellows"/> and kidnapping his henchmen [[Hattie Cadwallader]], [[Benjamin Raffles]], and [[Chester Swinebourne]]. Pleased with Jacob's performance, Roth invited him again to the Alhambra for more of his personal amusement.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Triple Theft]]</ref>

	[[File:ACS Fun and Games 5.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Roth directing his Blighters to blow up Starrick's workshop]]		[[File:ACS Fun and Games 5.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Roth directing his Blighters to blow up Starrick's workshop]]
	However, as they continued to work together, Jacob became increasingly perturbed by Roth's tactics. He eventually dissolved their partnership when Roth's anarchistic behavior saw him attempt to destroy one of Starrick's ~~workhouses~~ with children inside; while Jacob opposed Starrick and despised child labor, he would not sacrifice innocent lives to strike against the Templar Grand Master. To this, Roth shot at the dynamite crates that Jacob had previously placed, sending the ~~workhouse~~ ablaze, and angrily ~~left~~, forcing Jacob to rescue the children from the burning building.<ref name="~~FunAndGames~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Fun and Games]]</ref>		However, as they continued to work together, Jacob became increasingly perturbed by Roth's tactics. He eventually dissolved their partnership when Roth's anarchistic behavior saw him attempt to destroy one of Starrick's workshops with children inside; while Jacob opposed Starrick and despised child labor, he would not sacrifice innocent lives to strike against the Templar Grand Master. To this, Roth shot at the dynamite crates that Jacob had previously placed around the workshop, sending the building ablaze, and left angrily, forcing Jacob to rescue the children from the burning building.<ref name="Fun and Games">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Fun and Games]]</ref>

	===Death===		===Death===
	{{Quote\|Tonight, we have, for one night only, a very special performance of Corvus the Trickster. While some of the effects may be visceral and highly disturbing, do not be alarmed, my good people. Fear not! This is the purest form of entertainment! Tonight's performance immortalizes and is for the benefit of a young fellow very near and dear to my heart.\|Roth addressing the audience at the Alhambra, 1868.\|Assassin's Creed: Syndicate\|Final Act}}		{{Quote\|Tonight, we have, for one night only, a very special performance of Corvus the Trickster. While some of the effects may be visceral and highly disturbing, do not be alarmed, my good people. Fear not! This is the purest form of entertainment! Tonight's performance immortalizes and is for the benefit of a young fellow very near and dear to my heart.\|Roth addressing the audience at the Alhambra, 1868.\|Assassin's Creed: Syndicate\|Final Act}}
	Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of Rook,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Jacob and Evie Frye's souvenirs]]</ref> the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions.<ref name="~~FunAndGames~~" /> Once Jacob arrived at the theatre, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the Assassin, themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the building ablaze with the guests still inside.<ref name="~~FinalACt~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Final Act]]</ref>		Following this, Roth sent Jacob an invitation to a grand performance at the Alhambra—the corpse of Rook,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Jacob and Evie Frye's souvenirs]]</ref> the baby crow he had been raising as a pet—signifying his malevolent intentions.<ref name="Fun and Games" /> Once Jacob arrived at the theatre, Roth announced to the crowd that the show, ''Corvus the Trickster'', was dedicated to the Assassin, themed around near-death stunts, before he promptly set the building ablaze with the guests still inside. He then challenged Jacob to make his move.<ref name="Final ACt">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Final Act]]</ref>

	[[File:The moment to break your spell M4.JPG\|thumb\|250px\|Roth's final moments\|left]]		[[File:The moment to break your spell M4.JPG\|thumb\|250px\|Roth's final moments\|left]]
	Prior to the inferno, Jacob had managed to free the theatre's machinist, who lowered the stage's rack. This allowed the Assassin to climb the rigging and cut away one of the sandbags above the stage, snaring Roth by the foot and elevating him up to his demise at the end of Jacob's [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="~~FinalACt~~" />		Prior to the inferno, Jacob had managed to free the theatre's machinist, who lowered the stage's rack. This allowed the Assassin to climb the rigging and cut away one of the sandbags above the stage, snaring Roth by the foot and elevating him up to his demise at the end of Jacob's [[Hidden Blade]].<ref name="Final ACt" />

	In his final moments, Roth explained his motivations, which essentially boiled down to just two words: "Why not?", before planting a goodbye kiss upon the unsuspecting Jacob. The Assassin was subsequently able to escape the burning Alhambra, leaving Roth's corpse behind.<ref name="~~FinalACt~~" />		In his final moments, Roth explained his motivations, which essentially boiled down to just two words: "Why not?", before planting a goodbye kiss upon the unsuspecting Jacob. The Assassin was subsequently able to escape the burning Alhambra, leaving Roth's corpse behind.<ref name="Final ACt" />

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACS Triple Theft 1.jpg\|Roth with his pet crow, Rook		ACS Triple Theft 1.jpg\|Roth with his pet crow, Rook
			ACS Strange Bedfellows 13.jpg\|Roth boarding a train
	ACS Fun and Games 7.jpg\|Roth and Jacob		ACS Fun and Games 7.jpg\|Roth and Jacob
	Ross taking off his Mask M4.JPG\|Roth revealing himself to his audience		Ross taking off his Mask M4.JPG\|Roth revealing himself to his audience