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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
Born to a prostitute at La Dame en Rose, Bastienne grew up in the brothel she would later own. When she was young, she allowed outside children to spy on the brothel's illicit activities for a price. Entering her teens, her training in reading, writing, and financial management made her an indispensable assistant to the brothel's madam. During this time, she came to understand that the business could be used for great political gain, as deal-making, scandals, and exchanges of information were common at the brothel. | Born to a prostitute at La Dame en Rose, Bastienne grew up in the brothel she would later own. When she was young, she allowed outside children to spy on the brothel's illicit activities for a price. Entering her teens, her training in reading, writing, and financial management made her an indispensable assistant to the brothel's madam. During this time, she came to understand that the business could be used for great political gain, as deal-making, scandals, and exchanges of information were common at the brothel.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' – [[Database: Bastienne Josèphe]]</ref> | ||
Though Bastienne was at one point engaged, she ultimately forewent marriage to inherit La Dame en Rose when the previous madam passed. Her skill with finances allowed her to double the business' profits, a portion of which she used to buy the freedom of slaves in Port-au-Prince. She then began acting as an informant for the Maroon rebellion, using her [[courtesans]] to gather information on their politically powerful clients. | Though Bastienne was at one point engaged, she ultimately forewent marriage to inherit La Dame en Rose when the previous madam passed. Her skill with finances allowed her to double the business' profits, a portion of which she used to buy the freedom of slaves in Port-au-Prince. She then began acting as an informant for the Maroon rebellion, using her [[courtesans]] to gather information on their politically powerful clients.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
At some point during her time as madame, Bastienne became acquainted with the [[Templars|Templar Order]], working for them as a courier of sorts, and using the money they gave her to free slaves. | At some point during her time as madame, Bastienne became acquainted with the [[Templars|Templar Order]], working for them as a courier of sorts, and using the money they gave her to free slaves.<ref name="FC">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – ''Freedom Cry''</ref> | ||
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In 1735, she met [[Adéwalé]], an [[Assassins|Assassin]] who had been shipwrecked on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]] following the loss of his [[brig]], the ''[[Victoire]]''. Bastienne soon convinced the Assassin to aid the growing resistance against [[Pierre, Marquis de Fayet]], the [[France|French]] governor of Port-au-Prince. While their relationship was originally rocky, they grew close over the following years.<ref name="FC" | In 1735, she met [[Adéwalé]], an [[Assassins|Assassin]] who had been shipwrecked on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]] following the loss of his [[brig]], the ''[[Victoire]]''. Bastienne soon convinced the Assassin to aid the growing resistance against [[Pierre, Marquis de Fayet]], the [[France|French]] governor of Port-au-Prince. While their relationship was originally rocky, they grew close over the following years.<ref name="FC" /> | ||
At some point after de Fayet's death in 1737, Bastienne and Adéwalé shared a night of passion, leading to the eventual birth of a son, Babatunde, who would later become the father of Eseosa.<ref name="Letters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Eseosa's Codex|Letters to the Dead]]</ref> | At some point after de Fayet's death in 1737, Bastienne and Adéwalé shared a night of passion, leading to the eventual birth of a son, Babatunde, who would later become the father of Eseosa.<ref name="Letters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Eseosa's Codex|Letters to the Dead]]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 03:44, 27 December 2018
Bastienne Josèphe (1690s – before 1776) was the madam of La Dame en Rose, a brothel in Port-au-Prince, during the 1730s, and a supporter of Augustin Dieufort's Maroon rebellion. She was the mother of Babatunde Josèphe, and grandmother of Eseosa.
Biography
Early life
Born to a prostitute at La Dame en Rose, Bastienne grew up in the brothel she would later own. When she was young, she allowed outside children to spy on the brothel's illicit activities for a price. Entering her teens, her training in reading, writing, and financial management made her an indispensable assistant to the brothel's madam. During this time, she came to understand that the business could be used for great political gain, as deal-making, scandals, and exchanges of information were common at the brothel.[1]
Though Bastienne was at one point engaged, she ultimately forewent marriage to inherit La Dame en Rose when the previous madam passed. Her skill with finances allowed her to double the business' profits, a portion of which she used to buy the freedom of slaves in Port-au-Prince. She then began acting as an informant for the Maroon rebellion, using her courtesans to gather information on their politically powerful clients.[1]
At some point during her time as madame, Bastienne became acquainted with the Templar Order, working for them as a courier of sorts, and using the money they gave her to free slaves.[2]
Meeting Adéwalé
In 1735, she met Adéwalé, an Assassin who had been shipwrecked on Saint-Domingue following the loss of his brig, the Victoire. Bastienne soon convinced the Assassin to aid the growing resistance against Pierre, Marquis de Fayet, the French governor of Port-au-Prince. While their relationship was originally rocky, they grew close over the following years.[2]
At some point after de Fayet's death in 1737, Bastienne and Adéwalé shared a night of passion, leading to the eventual birth of a son, Babatunde, who would later become the father of Eseosa.[3]
Bastienne passed away before 1776.[3]
Trivia
- Bastienne's character is based on the historical figure of the same name, a free business woman of color who ran a brothel in French-occupied Saint-Domingue during the 18th century.[4]
Gallery
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Bastienne meeting Adéwalé -
Bastienne giving Adéwalé a letter for Augustin Dieufort -
Bastienne and Adéwalé in La Dame en Rose -
Bastienne giving Adéwalé a slave outfit -
Bastienne and Adéwalé waiting for slave transport -
Bastienne giving Adéwalé the list of literate slaves -
Augustin consoling Bastienne -
Bastienne and Adéwalé bidding each other goodbye
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry – Database: Bastienne Josèphe
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Initiates – Letters to the Dead
- ↑ The Mary Sue | Game Changer: Writer and Narrative Designer Jill Murray Talks Making Personal Games, the Importance of Communication and Researching Coffee
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