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The '''Basilica of Saint-Denis''' (French: ''Basilique de Saint-Denis'') is an abbey church located in [[Saint-Denis]], [[France]]. Considered the first Gothic church, the basilica provided an architectural model for cathedrals and abbeys of northern France, [[England]] and other countries. The royal crypt beneath the basilica houses the bodies of all but three kings of France.<ref name= "Database Crypt">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Database: Royal Crypt]]</ref> | }} | ||
The '''Basilica of Saint-Denis''' (French: ''Basilique de Saint-Denis'') is an abbey church located in [[Saint-Denis]], [[France]]. Considered the first Gothic church, the basilica provided an architectural model for cathedrals and abbeys of northern France, [[England]] and other countries. The royal crypt beneath the basilica houses the bodies of all but three kings of France.<ref name="Database Crypt">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Database: Royal Crypt]]</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Constructed in 475, the Basilica of Saint-Denis was situated upon the remains of a cemetery, with the intention of housing the relics of its patron saint. It also served as the burial site for Kings of France across many centuries,<ref name="Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – [[Database: Basilica of Saint Denis]]</ref> to which it was colloquially referred to as the "royal necropolis of France";<ref name=" | Constructed in 475, the Basilica of Saint-Denis was situated upon the remains of a cemetery, with the intention of housing the relics of its patron saint. It also served as the burial site for Kings of France across many centuries,<ref name="Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – [[Database: Basilica of Saint Denis]]</ref> to which it was colloquially referred to as the "royal necropolis of France";<ref name="DK">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – {{Cite}}</ref> the remains of all but three French monarchs have been interred at the basilica.<ref name="Database Crypt" /> | ||
In 1135, the building's layout was redesigned and expanded by the abbot [[Suger of Saint-Denis|Suger]] – an influential royal counselor and the foremost historian of his time<ref name="Database" /> – based on the knowledge he had received from the [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] located in the [[Saint-Denis Temple]].<ref name=" | In 1135, the building's layout was redesigned and expanded by the abbot [[Suger of Saint-Denis|Suger]] – an influential royal counselor and the foremost historian of his time<ref name="Database" /> – based on the knowledge he had received from the [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] located in the [[Saint-Denis Temple]].<ref name="Suger's Legacy">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – [[Suger's Legacy]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings'' – [[A Crown of Thorns]]</ref> Through this, the basilica was transformed into the first Gothic church,<ref name="Database" /> though Suger did not live to see the project completed.<ref name="DK" /> However, prior to his death, Suger hid a [[Eagle of Suger|sword bearing his namesake]] inside the basilica, and devised various riddles around the topology of the town in order to protect it.<ref name="Suger's Legacy" /> | ||
During the {{Wiki|French Wars of Religion}} from | During the {{Wiki|French Wars of Religion}} from 1562–1598, the tomb of [[Louis IX of France|Louis IX]] was melted for its brass and his body disappeared. According to several secret accounts, [[Louis XIV of France|Louis XIV]] subsequently had the tomb rebuilt inside a hidden chamber of the crypt.<ref name="Database Crypt"/> | ||
In 1793, anti-Royalist revolutionaries desecrated the basilica's royal necropolis under orders of the [[National Convention]]. They destroyed graves, unearthed valuables and tossed the bodies of the kings into the streets; citizens of the time were traumatized to see figures who had been considered divine violated to such a degree.<ref name="Database" /> | In 1793, anti-Royalist revolutionaries desecrated the basilica's royal necropolis under orders of the [[National Convention]]. They destroyed graves, unearthed valuables, and tossed the bodies of the kings into the streets; citizens of the time were traumatized to see figures who had been considered divine violated to such a degree.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] entered the royal crypt beneath the basilica, in an effort to locate the [[Nicolas de Condorcet|Condorcet]] manuscript for the [[Marquis de Sade]]. However, as the manuscript and various other relics had been looted from the tomb, the ex-Assassin was forced to leave empty-handed.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – [[Buried Words]]</ref> Later, upon the urging of a local boy named [[Léon]], Arno returned to the basilica to find clues regarding the location of an [[Head of Saint Denis|artifact]] sought by tomb raiders in the employ of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]].<ref name="Dead Kings">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – [[Raising the Dead]]</ref> | In August 1794, [[Arno Dorian]] entered the royal crypt beneath the basilica, in an effort to locate the [[Nicolas de Condorcet|Condorcet]] [[Sketch for a Historical Picture of the Progress of the Human Mind|manuscript]] for the [[Marquis de Sade]]. However, as the manuscript and various other relics had been looted from the tomb, the ex-Assassin was forced to leave empty-handed.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – [[Buried Words]]</ref> Later, upon the urging of a local boy named [[Léon]], Arno returned to the basilica to find clues regarding the location of an [[Head of Saint Denis|artifact]] sought by tomb raiders in the employ of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]].<ref name="Dead Kings">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – ''Dead Kings'' – [[Raising the Dead]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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[[Category:Landmarks in Saint-Denis]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Saint-Denis]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 12 May 2026
- "The basilica he fashioned to protect the sword using architectural knowledge discovered within "The Fire", may the mechanisms that masked this secret so well for five hundred years continue to hold, for the Eagle of Saint Denis must not be found by the wicked."
- ―Dom Poirier on the basilica's purpose.[src]-[m]
The Basilica of Saint-Denis (French: Basilique de Saint-Denis) is an abbey church located in Saint-Denis, France. Considered the first Gothic church, the basilica provided an architectural model for cathedrals and abbeys of northern France, England and other countries. The royal crypt beneath the basilica houses the bodies of all but three kings of France.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Constructed in 475, the Basilica of Saint-Denis was situated upon the remains of a cemetery, with the intention of housing the relics of its patron saint. It also served as the burial site for Kings of France across many centuries,[2] to which it was colloquially referred to as the "royal necropolis of France";[3] the remains of all but three French monarchs have been interred at the basilica.[1]
In 1135, the building's layout was redesigned and expanded by the abbot Suger – an influential royal counselor and the foremost historian of his time[2] – based on the knowledge he had received from the Apple of Eden located in the Saint-Denis Temple.[4][5] Through this, the basilica was transformed into the first Gothic church,[2] though Suger did not live to see the project completed.[3] However, prior to his death, Suger hid a sword bearing his namesake inside the basilica, and devised various riddles around the topology of the town in order to protect it.[4]
During the French Wars of Religion from 1562–1598, the tomb of Louis IX was melted for its brass and his body disappeared. According to several secret accounts, Louis XIV subsequently had the tomb rebuilt inside a hidden chamber of the crypt.[1]
In 1793, anti-Royalist revolutionaries desecrated the basilica's royal necropolis under orders of the National Convention. They destroyed graves, unearthed valuables, and tossed the bodies of the kings into the streets; citizens of the time were traumatized to see figures who had been considered divine violated to such a degree.[2]
In August 1794, Arno Dorian entered the royal crypt beneath the basilica, in an effort to locate the Condorcet manuscript for the Marquis de Sade. However, as the manuscript and various other relics had been looted from the tomb, the ex-Assassin was forced to leave empty-handed.[6] Later, upon the urging of a local boy named Léon, Arno returned to the basilica to find clues regarding the location of an artifact sought by tomb raiders in the employ of Napoleon Bonaparte.[7]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of the Basilica -
Concept art of the Basilica -
Concept art of the Basilica's interior -
The Royal Crypt beneath the Basilica
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Database: Royal Crypt
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Database: Basilica of Saint Denis
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – [citation needed]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Suger's Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – A Crown of Thorns
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Buried Words
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Raising the Dead