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==History== | ==History== | ||
===First Barons' War=== | ===First Barons' War=== | ||
During the 13th century, the Templar Order was well implanted in England with the reign of [[John, King of England|John Lackland]], with some of its members acting as advisors | During the 13th century, the Templar Order was well implanted in [[United Kingdom|England]] with the reign of [[John, King of England|John Lackland]], with some of its members acting as advisors to the English King, whom they turned into their pawn. But the plans of the Templars were countered by the [[British Assassins]], who rallied the English nobility against John's tyrannical rule during the [[First Barons' War]]. Led by [[Robert Fitzwalter]], the [[Assassins]] were determined to end the rule of the Templars, and allied themselves with the French Crown, who backed the rebellion against King John.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | ||
===The Kenways=== | ===The Kenways=== | ||
During the 18th century, the Templars recruited British merchants and tried to take advantage of the economical growth of the British Empire. In Bristol, the Templars [[Emmett Scott]] and [[Aubrey Hague]] founded the Trade | During the 18th century, the Templars recruited British [[merchants]] and tried to take advantage of the economical growth of the [[British Empire]]. In [[Bristol]], the Templars [[Emmett Scott]] and [[Aubrey Hague]] founded the Trade Organization, an association of merchants protected by their Order, and destined to put the Bristolian commerce under their control. After Scott's daughter, [[Caroline Scott-Kenway|Caroline]], married [[Edward Kenway]] against Scott's wishes, he ordered the members of the Trade Organization to burn the farm of the Kenways, to prevent his daughter from coming back to the old couple after Edward's departure to the [[Caribbean Sea]].<ref name="ACBF">''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag (novel)|Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
The burning of his parent's farm, the death of Caroline caused by her father's arrogance and his joining to the | The burning of his parent's farm, the death of Caroline caused by her father's arrogance and his joining to the Assassin Brotherhood explained why, when he returned to Bristol in 1722, Kenway decided to settle the score with the Bristolian Templars. After having killed Scott and [[Wilson]], Kenway went after [[Matthew Hague]]. Kenway was prevented from killing him by [[Robert Walpole]], a neutral party who negotiated a truce between the Assassin and the Hagues, while moving Kenway to [[London]].<ref name="ACBF"/> | ||
By the mid-18th century, under the leadership of [[Reginald Birch]], the British Rite held a leading position among the various Templar Rites.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> Birch became acquainted with the | By the mid-18th century, under the leadership of [[Reginald Birch]], the British Rite held a leading position among the various Templar Rites.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> Birch became acquainted with the Assassin Edward Kenway in 1723. Knowing of Edward's research on [[First Civilization]] sites, Birch intended to steal the man's [[Edward Kenway's journal|journal]]. Two years later, Birch orchestrated an attack on the Kenway household, hiring several [[mercenaries]] to kill Edward and obtain the journal. After the Assassin's death, Birch also recruited Kenway's young son, [[Haytham Kenway|Haytham]], but hid his part in the assassination of his father.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | ||
===Search for the Temples=== | ===Search for the Temples=== | ||
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In 1750, Monro recruited [[Christopher Gist]], a frontiersman who was tasked with exploring the west colonies, as well as strengthening the Templars' relations with the indigenous tribes in order to secure alliances and commercial lanes. At some point, Gist encountered a young thief named [[Jack Weeks]] who attempted to pickpocket the explorer. Despite Weeks being caught in the act, Gist was impressed by his skill and audacious attitude, and took him on as an errand boy; Gist later began tutoring him upon the suggestion of Monro. A year later, Gist and Jack were inducted into the Templar Order.<ref name="ACRG"/> | In 1750, Monro recruited [[Christopher Gist]], a frontiersman who was tasked with exploring the west colonies, as well as strengthening the Templars' relations with the indigenous tribes in order to secure alliances and commercial lanes. At some point, Gist encountered a young thief named [[Jack Weeks]] who attempted to pickpocket the explorer. Despite Weeks being caught in the act, Gist was impressed by his skill and audacious attitude, and took him on as an errand boy; Gist later began tutoring him upon the suggestion of Monro. A year later, Gist and Jack were inducted into the Templar Order.<ref name="ACRG"/> | ||
The same year Washington learned that [[François Mackandal]], Mentor of the [[Haitian Assassins|Haitian Brotherhood]], had obtained two powerful | The same year, Washington learned that [[François Mackandal]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Haitian Assassins|Haitian Brotherhood]], had obtained two powerful Precursor artifacts, the [[Precursor box]] and the [[Voynich manuscript]], which aided the Brotherhood in locating several Precursor sites, with one located in [[Port-au-Prince]]. Lawrence traveled to [[Haiti]] and tracked down [[Vendredi]], one of Mackadnal's students who had indirectly triggered a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake|massive earthquake]].<ref name="ACRG"/> | ||
When Vendredi attempted to escape the site his legs were caught near a crevasse under | When Vendredi attempted to escape the site, his legs were caught near a crevasse under falling debris. Washington promised to aid him if he in turn revealed Mackandal's location. Vendredi reluctantly agreed, but Lawrence then slit his throat. Washington then traveled to Mackandal's camp and managed to steal the Precursor box and manuscript. Traveling by sea, he was pursued by [[Adéwalé]]. However, Washington was able to evade him upon reaching [[New York]].<ref name="ACRG"/> | ||
===French Revolution=== | ===French Revolution=== | ||
In the years leading to the [[French Revolution]], the British Templars became worried about the political and societal turmoil growing in France and by the rising power of the reformist faction in the Order of their French counterparts. As such the Carrolls, a high ranking family of the British | In the years leading up to the [[French Revolution]], the British Templars became worried about the political and societal turmoil growing in [[France]] and by the rising power of the reformist faction in the [[Parisian Rite of the Templar Order|Order]] of their French counterparts. As such, the Carrolls, a high ranking family of the British Order, took it upon themselves to eliminate the wife of the traditionalist [[Grand Master]] [[François de la Serre]]. De la Serre's wife had the ear of her husband and, although moderate, was herself a reformist.<ref name="ACU novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Unity (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' novel]]</ref> | ||
While the Carrolls' attempt on [[Julie de la Serre|Julie]]'s life failed, their assassin left a clue of their involvement, which prompted [[Élise de la Serre]] to travel to London, years after her mother's death of consumption. During her trip, the Carrolls discovered that Élise, as the future French Grand Master, wasn't herself a staunch supporter of the monarchy and of the old Templar ways and so tried to kill her. However, their daughter, [[May Carroll|May]], was killed instead and Élise fled with the help of her childhood sword master, the British Templar [[ | While the Carrolls' attempt on [[Julie de la Serre|Julie]]'s life failed, their assassin left a clue of their involvement, which prompted [[Élise de la Serre]] to travel to London, years after her mother's death of consumption. During her trip, the Carrolls discovered that Élise, as the future French Grand Master, wasn't herself a staunch supporter of the monarchy and of the old Templar ways, and so tried to kill her. However, their daughter, [[May Carroll|May]], was killed instead and Élise fled with the help of her childhood sword master, the British Templar [[Frederick Weatherall]].<ref name="ACU novel"/> | ||
At the eve of the French Revolution, the British fears came true when François was killed by the reformist Templars loyal to [[François-Thomas Germain]], who became the new Grand Master of the French Templars. Later, as Élise tried to claim back her birth right and avenge her father, the feud between her and the Carrolls | At the eve of the French Revolution, the British fears came true when François was killed by the reformist Templars loyal to [[François-Thomas Germain]], who became the new Grand Master of the French Templars. Later, as Élise tried to claim back her birth right and avenge her father, the feud between her and the Carrolls prevented her from counting on any help coming from the British Templars, who had been turned against her by the vengeful parents.<ref name="ACU novel"/> | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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*Reginald Birch | *Reginald Birch | ||
*[[Edward Braddock]] | *[[Edward Braddock]] | ||
* | *May Carroll | ||
*[[Mr. Carroll]] | *[[Mr. Carroll]] | ||
*[[Mrs. Carroll]] | *[[Mrs. Carroll]] | ||
*[[Francis Cotton]] | *[[Francis Cotton]] | ||
*[[Hilary Flint]] | *[[Hilary Flint]] | ||
* | *Aubrey Hague | ||
*[[John Harrison]] | *[[John Harrison]] | ||
* | *Haytham Kenway | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
<div style="float:right; width:48%;"> | <div style="float:right; width:48%;"> | ||
*George Monro | *George Monro | ||
*[[Benjamin Pritchard]] | *[[Benjamin Pritchard]] | ||
* | *Emmett Scott | ||
*[[Samuel Smith]] | *[[Samuel Smith]] | ||
*[[Perkin Warbeck]] | *[[Perkin Warbeck]] | ||
*[[James Wardrop]] | *[[James Wardrop]] | ||
*Lawrence Washington | *Lawrence Washington | ||
* | *Frederick Weatherall | ||
*Jack Weeks | *Jack Weeks | ||
* | *Wilson | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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- "You have not encountered cunning or danger until you have faced a British Templar."
- ―Miko, 1751.[src]
The British Rite was one of the autonomous factions comprising the Templar Order.
History
First Barons' War
During the 13th century, the Templar Order was well implanted in England with the reign of John Lackland, with some of its members acting as advisors to the English King, whom they turned into their pawn. But the plans of the Templars were countered by the British Assassins, who rallied the English nobility against John's tyrannical rule during the First Barons' War. Led by Robert Fitzwalter, the Assassins were determined to end the rule of the Templars, and allied themselves with the French Crown, who backed the rebellion against King John.[1]
The Kenways
During the 18th century, the Templars recruited British merchants and tried to take advantage of the economical growth of the British Empire. In Bristol, the Templars Emmett Scott and Aubrey Hague founded the Trade Organization, an association of merchants protected by their Order, and destined to put the Bristolian commerce under their control. After Scott's daughter, Caroline, married Edward Kenway against Scott's wishes, he ordered the members of the Trade Organization to burn the farm of the Kenways, to prevent his daughter from coming back to the old couple after Edward's departure to the Caribbean Sea.[2]
The burning of his parent's farm, the death of Caroline caused by her father's arrogance and his joining to the Assassin Brotherhood explained why, when he returned to Bristol in 1722, Kenway decided to settle the score with the Bristolian Templars. After having killed Scott and Wilson, Kenway went after Matthew Hague. Kenway was prevented from killing him by Robert Walpole, a neutral party who negotiated a truce between the Assassin and the Hagues, while moving Kenway to London.[2]
By the mid-18th century, under the leadership of Reginald Birch, the British Rite held a leading position among the various Templar Rites.[3] Birch became acquainted with the Assassin Edward Kenway in 1723. Knowing of Edward's research on First Civilization sites, Birch intended to steal the man's journal. Two years later, Birch orchestrated an attack on the Kenway household, hiring several mercenaries to kill Edward and obtain the journal. After the Assassin's death, Birch also recruited Kenway's young son, Haytham, but hid his part in the assassination of his father.[4]
Search for the Temples
With the journal in his hand, Birch began scouring the globe, investigating several leads to the Precursor artifacts and sites. In 1738, Birch inducted Lawrence Washington into the Templar Order; Washington later rose in the ranks and became a Master Templar. Reginald tasked Washington with locating the precursor sites, but to no avail. Unimpressed with his progress, along with the newly established Colonial Brotherhood, Reginald sent another of his agents, Colonel George Monro, to further their efforts.[3]
In 1750, Monro recruited Christopher Gist, a frontiersman who was tasked with exploring the west colonies, as well as strengthening the Templars' relations with the indigenous tribes in order to secure alliances and commercial lanes. At some point, Gist encountered a young thief named Jack Weeks who attempted to pickpocket the explorer. Despite Weeks being caught in the act, Gist was impressed by his skill and audacious attitude, and took him on as an errand boy; Gist later began tutoring him upon the suggestion of Monro. A year later, Gist and Jack were inducted into the Templar Order.[3]
The same year, Washington learned that François Mackandal, Mentor of the Haitian Brotherhood, had obtained two powerful Precursor artifacts, the Precursor box and the Voynich manuscript, which aided the Brotherhood in locating several Precursor sites, with one located in Port-au-Prince. Lawrence traveled to Haiti and tracked down Vendredi, one of Mackadnal's students who had indirectly triggered a massive earthquake.[3]
When Vendredi attempted to escape the site, his legs were caught near a crevasse under falling debris. Washington promised to aid him if he in turn revealed Mackandal's location. Vendredi reluctantly agreed, but Lawrence then slit his throat. Washington then traveled to Mackandal's camp and managed to steal the Precursor box and manuscript. Traveling by sea, he was pursued by Adéwalé. However, Washington was able to evade him upon reaching New York.[3]
French Revolution
In the years leading up to the French Revolution, the British Templars became worried about the political and societal turmoil growing in France and by the rising power of the reformist faction in the Order of their French counterparts. As such, the Carrolls, a high ranking family of the British Order, took it upon themselves to eliminate the wife of the traditionalist Grand Master François de la Serre. De la Serre's wife had the ear of her husband and, although moderate, was herself a reformist.[5]
While the Carrolls' attempt on Julie's life failed, their assassin left a clue of their involvement, which prompted Élise de la Serre to travel to London, years after her mother's death of consumption. During her trip, the Carrolls discovered that Élise, as the future French Grand Master, wasn't herself a staunch supporter of the monarchy and of the old Templar ways, and so tried to kill her. However, their daughter, May, was killed instead and Élise fled with the help of her childhood sword master, the British Templar Frederick Weatherall.[5]
At the eve of the French Revolution, the British fears came true when François was killed by the reformist Templars loyal to François-Thomas Germain, who became the new Grand Master of the French Templars. Later, as Élise tried to claim back her birth right and avenge her father, the feud between her and the Carrolls prevented her from counting on any help coming from the British Templars, who had been turned against her by the vengeful parents.[5]
Members
- Reginald Birch
- Edward Braddock
- May Carroll
- Mr. Carroll
- Mrs. Carroll
- Francis Cotton
- Hilary Flint
- Aubrey Hague
- John Harrison
- Haytham Kenway
- George Monro
- Benjamin Pritchard
- Emmett Scott
- Samuel Smith
- Perkin Warbeck
- James Wardrop
- Lawrence Washington
- Frederick Weatherall
- Jack Weeks
- Wilson
Allies