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The '''Bellatores Dei''' (English: God's Warriors) was a secretive group of religious zealots which operated in [[Francia]] | The '''Bellatores Dei''' (English: God's Warriors) was a secretive group of religious zealots which operated in [[Francia]] in the 9th century. Led by a scholar known only by the pseudonym of [[Isidore Mercator]], the group followed the false decretals of Isidore, believing that Francia had fallen into apostasy and sought to restore to order of [[Christianity|Christiandom]] into the state.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Database: Bellatores Dei]]</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
By 886, the Bellatores Dei was led by a mysterious figure, Isidore Mercator, and consisted of members of Francia's clergy and warriors, some even close to King [[Charles the Fat|Charles III]]. However, they viewed multiple incursions as obstacles for their control and allyship with the King, such as the [[Vikings]], the [[Elgring Clan]], led by their ''[[jarl]]'' [[Sigfred]], and Queen [[Richardis]]' influence over Charles.<ref name="TheQueenGambit">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[The Queen's Gambit]]</ref><ref name="WarlordofMelun">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[Warlord of Melun]]</ref> | |||
===Engelwin's efforts=== | |||
At one point, [[Paris]]ian [[Scholar|priest]] and Bellatores Dei member [[Engelwin]] attacked and killed Sigfred's brother, [[Sinric]], which enraged Sigfred against the French soldiers. At [[Melun]], Engelwin launched an attack against Sigfred and his newfound ally, ''jarlskona'' [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]]. However, he left unharmed before his [[soldier]]s were defeated by the Vikings.<ref name="WarlordofMelun"/> Back in southern Paris, Engelwin collected ill-gotten levies as he performed acts of "deliverance" for a selected few within [[Sainte-Geneviève Church]]. Yet, his work was cut short once Eivor assassinated him underneath the church.<ref name="RotintheSlums">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[The Rot in the Slums]]</ref> | |||
===The capture of Queen Richardis=== | |||
Bellatores Dei soon found an opportunity and captured Queen [[Richardis]].<ref name="Majesty">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[Majesty in the Dark]]</ref> In doing so, the nun [[Euphrasia]], known as "Little Mother," was given the queen, in order to perform a sacrificial exorcism on her. In [[Aquila (town)|Aquila]], Euphrasia took the queen underneath the town into its [[Aquila Sewers|sewers]]. Within the sewers, Euphrasia prepared the ceremony as well as chastising the queen as evil. However, Euphrasia was soon assassinated by Eivor, who rescued the queen for King Charles.<ref name="TheQueenGambit"/> | |||
===Siege of Paris=== | |||
Unknown to most, warrior-brothers [[Ebels]] and [[Scholar|priest]] [[Gozlin]] were part of the Bellatores Dei and worked in part to prepare for the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|siege]]. Once the Vikings broke down the [[Wooden Bridge]] to [[Île de la Cité]], Count [[Odo of France|Odo]] and the brothers awaited the Vikings. As Odo left the brothers, the Vikings met the warriors at the gate. Ebels told Gozlin to leave as he fought against Eivor and her allies. Ebels fought with his men but was killed by Eivor, which led to the start of the siege.<ref name="DarkBeforeDawn">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[Dark Before Dawn]]</ref> | |||
After Paris was overrun, Gozlin hid himself with the people inside the church of [[Saint-Étienne]]. However, he was soon found by Eivor, who attacked and seemingly killed him within the church. Within moments, the siege ended with a truce between Charles and Sigfred.<ref name="SiegeofParis">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[The Siege of Paris (memory)|The Siege of Paris]]</ref> By 887, however, Gozlin survived the attempt as he aided in Charles' mad plan to put Richardis through a trial of fire. Although Eivor came to rescue Richardis again, Gozlin stopped and challenged her to a fight. Luckily, Gozlin was defeated as rain appeared to put out the queen's pyre.<ref name="Fire">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[Fire and Faith]]</ref> | |||
After the queen was saved through "divine intervention," Gozlin condemned Eivor for killing his brother and his fellow members. However, before he could finish, Gozlin was slain by Eivor's axe.<ref name="Fire"/> | |||
===Ruins' excavations=== | |||
In the late 9th century, Isidore sent out commands to his soldiers to excavate and retrieve any treasure found at the [[Diodurum Ruins]], [[Gisacum Ruins]], and [[Champlieu Ruins]], which were connected to the abandoned [[Hidden Ones]] [[Assassin bureau|base]], the [[Lutetia bureau]]. However, the Bellatores Dei soldiers were noticed by one of the remaining Hidden Ones, [[Abbo Cernuus]], who eliminated them before they could succeed in their objectives.<ref name="Hidden">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris'' – [[Hidden]]</ref> | |||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
Revision as of 23:52, 10 October 2022
- "Soli Deo gloria."
- ―The group's motto.[src]
The Bellatores Dei (English: God's Warriors) was a secretive group of religious zealots which operated in Francia in the 9th century. Led by a scholar known only by the pseudonym of Isidore Mercator, the group followed the false decretals of Isidore, believing that Francia had fallen into apostasy and sought to restore to order of Christiandom into the state.[2]
History
By 886, the Bellatores Dei was led by a mysterious figure, Isidore Mercator, and consisted of members of Francia's clergy and warriors, some even close to King Charles III. However, they viewed multiple incursions as obstacles for their control and allyship with the King, such as the Vikings, the Elgring Clan, led by their jarl Sigfred, and Queen Richardis' influence over Charles.[3][4]
Engelwin's efforts
At one point, Parisian priest and Bellatores Dei member Engelwin attacked and killed Sigfred's brother, Sinric, which enraged Sigfred against the French soldiers. At Melun, Engelwin launched an attack against Sigfred and his newfound ally, jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan. However, he left unharmed before his soldiers were defeated by the Vikings.[4] Back in southern Paris, Engelwin collected ill-gotten levies as he performed acts of "deliverance" for a selected few within Sainte-Geneviève Church. Yet, his work was cut short once Eivor assassinated him underneath the church.[5]
The capture of Queen Richardis
Bellatores Dei soon found an opportunity and captured Queen Richardis.[6] In doing so, the nun Euphrasia, known as "Little Mother," was given the queen, in order to perform a sacrificial exorcism on her. In Aquila, Euphrasia took the queen underneath the town into its sewers. Within the sewers, Euphrasia prepared the ceremony as well as chastising the queen as evil. However, Euphrasia was soon assassinated by Eivor, who rescued the queen for King Charles.[3]
Siege of Paris
Unknown to most, warrior-brothers Ebels and priest Gozlin were part of the Bellatores Dei and worked in part to prepare for the siege. Once the Vikings broke down the Wooden Bridge to Île de la Cité, Count Odo and the brothers awaited the Vikings. As Odo left the brothers, the Vikings met the warriors at the gate. Ebels told Gozlin to leave as he fought against Eivor and her allies. Ebels fought with his men but was killed by Eivor, which led to the start of the siege.[7]
After Paris was overrun, Gozlin hid himself with the people inside the church of Saint-Étienne. However, he was soon found by Eivor, who attacked and seemingly killed him within the church. Within moments, the siege ended with a truce between Charles and Sigfred.[8] By 887, however, Gozlin survived the attempt as he aided in Charles' mad plan to put Richardis through a trial of fire. Although Eivor came to rescue Richardis again, Gozlin stopped and challenged her to a fight. Luckily, Gozlin was defeated as rain appeared to put out the queen's pyre.[9]
After the queen was saved through "divine intervention," Gozlin condemned Eivor for killing his brother and his fellow members. However, before he could finish, Gozlin was slain by Eivor's axe.[9]
Ruins' excavations
In the late 9th century, Isidore sent out commands to his soldiers to excavate and retrieve any treasure found at the Diodurum Ruins, Gisacum Ruins, and Champlieu Ruins, which were connected to the abandoned Hidden Ones base, the Lutetia bureau. However, the Bellatores Dei soldiers were noticed by one of the remaining Hidden Ones, Abbo Cernuus, who eliminated them before they could succeed in their objectives.[10]
Members
Gallery
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The crest of the Bellatores Dei -
Eivor observing Euphrasia's kidnapping of Richardis
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – [citation needed]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Database: Bellatores Dei
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – The Queen's Gambit
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Warlord of Melun
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – The Rot in the Slums
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Majesty in the Dark
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Dark Before Dawn
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – The Siege of Paris
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Fire and Faith
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Hidden