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'''Duncan Walpole''' (1679 – 1715) was a [[Master Assassin]] | '''Duncan Walpole''' (1679 – 1715) was a [[Master Assassin]]<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> of the [[United Kingdom|British]] Brotherhood of [[Assassins]] during the early 18th century. Skilled but arrogant, Duncan later chose to betray his Order and join the [[Templars]] of the [[Caribbean|West Indies]]. | ||
==Biography== | |||
===Early life=== | |||
The second cousin of Robert Walpole, Britain's "first {{Wiki|Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister}}", Duncan's early life was one of relative comfort and ease. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the [[Royal Navy]] as a mid-shipman, hoping to become a naval officer. However, Duncan's impulsive nature and immoderate temper prevented him from rising quickly through the ranks, causing him to become frustrated with his progress.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | |||
After three years, Duncan gave up on the navy and instead sought his fortune with the East India Company. There, he befriended a sailor, who introduced Duncan to the Assassin Order and its teachings. Although wary at first, Duncan soon grew to serve the Order with a fervor and drive he had not known in the navy.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
===Betraying the Assassins=== | |||
Duncan's reputation increased along with his skills, though his impulsiveness and temper - coupled with a growing arrogance - continued to be liabilities and often led him to clash with the senior members of the British Brotherhood. Disappointed to find neither glory nor fortune with the Assassins, Duncan found his allegiance to the Order faltering, which was taken advantage of by the British Templars, who eventually succeeded in turning Duncan to their cause.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> | |||
In 1714, Duncan was asked by his [[Mentor]] to sail to the West Indies and meet [[Ah Tabai]], the leader of the local Brotherhood. Seeing an opportunity to sabotage the Assassins' operation and officially join the Templars, Duncan eagerly accepted the position and departed within the month.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
Arriving in early 1715, Duncan requested to train under Ah Tabai, utilizing the next few months to integrate himself into the local Brotherhood and gather valuable information about the locations of various [[Assassin bureau|Assassin bureaus]] in the area. As well as this, he secretly began corresponding with [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], the [[Grand Master]] of the Templar Order in the West Indies. The pair arranged to meet in [[Havana]], where Duncan would be officially inducted.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
Around the same time, Ah Tabai learnt that the Templars had imprisoned a [[Sages|Sage]] in the southern [[Spain|Spanish]] colonies and entrusted Duncan with the task of intercepting the Templar [[Ships|ship]] that was carrying the captive. Seizing his chance to abandon the Assassins, Duncan "agreed" to this task and departed on a [[frigate]] called [[HMS Intrigue|HMS ''Intrigue'']], setting sail for Havana to join Torres.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
However, while en route, HMS ''Intrigue'' was set upon by a [[Piracy|pirate]] [[brig]], the ''[[Jacobite]]'', which was captained by [[Abel Bramah]]. The pirates managed to de-mast the frigate, but soon found that their own weapon magazine had been hit. Boarding the ship, Walpole assassinated the captain, but was thrown overboard by the magazine's explosion.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
[[File:Edward_Kenway_Memory_10.png|thumb|250px|left|Duncan attempting to convince Edward to aid him]] | |||
Shipwrecked in [[Cape Bonavista]], [[Cuba]], Walpole attempted to enlist the aid of the only other survivor, the pirate [[Edward Kenway]], in reaching Havana. Edward attempted to haggle the price of passage, but Duncan threatened him with a [[Firearms|flintlock pistol]] in response, only to find that it was unable to fire due to wet gunpowder. Walpole subsequently fled into the jungle, and Edward gave chase before eventually dueling and killing him.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
On Duncan's corpse, Edward found a letter from the Spanish Governor of Cuba, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, referencing the cargo Walpole was bringing to him: a [[Blood vials|blood vial]] and maps pertaining to the locations of Assassin bureaus across the Caribbean. Edward chose to assume Walpole's identity and collect the reward for himself.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Duncan | *Duncan at one point met [[Woodes Rogers]]' wife, who later described him to her husband as "devilishly handsome".<ref name="AC4"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Edward Kenway Memory 5.png|Duncan aboard the ''Jacobite'' | Edward Kenway Memory 5.png|Duncan aboard the ''Jacobite'' | ||
Edward Kenway Memory 21.png|Duncan and Edward's first meeting | Edward Kenway Memory 21.png|Duncan and Edward's first meeting | ||
Edward Kenway Memory 11.png|Duncan threatening Edward | Edward Kenway Memory 11.png|Duncan threatening Edward | ||
Edward Kenway Memory 12.png|Edward dragging Duncan's corpse | Edward Kenway Memory 12.png|Edward dragging Duncan's corpse | ||
Revision as of 21:35, 12 July 2014
- Ah Tabai: "Where is the Assassin, Duncan Walpole?"
- Edward: "Dead and buried, after he tried to kill me."
- Ah Tabai: "We are not sorry to see him gone, but it was you who carried out his final betrayal."
- —Ah Tabai and Edward Kenway discussing Duncan Walpole's betrayal and fate, 1716.[src]
Duncan Walpole (1679 – 1715) was a Master Assassin[1] of the British Brotherhood of Assassins during the early 18th century. Skilled but arrogant, Duncan later chose to betray his Order and join the Templars of the West Indies.
Biography
Early life
The second cousin of Robert Walpole, Britain's "first Prime Minister", Duncan's early life was one of relative comfort and ease. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Royal Navy as a mid-shipman, hoping to become a naval officer. However, Duncan's impulsive nature and immoderate temper prevented him from rising quickly through the ranks, causing him to become frustrated with his progress.[2]
After three years, Duncan gave up on the navy and instead sought his fortune with the East India Company. There, he befriended a sailor, who introduced Duncan to the Assassin Order and its teachings. Although wary at first, Duncan soon grew to serve the Order with a fervor and drive he had not known in the navy.[2]
Betraying the Assassins
Duncan's reputation increased along with his skills, though his impulsiveness and temper - coupled with a growing arrogance - continued to be liabilities and often led him to clash with the senior members of the British Brotherhood. Disappointed to find neither glory nor fortune with the Assassins, Duncan found his allegiance to the Order faltering, which was taken advantage of by the British Templars, who eventually succeeded in turning Duncan to their cause.[1]
In 1714, Duncan was asked by his Mentor to sail to the West Indies and meet Ah Tabai, the leader of the local Brotherhood. Seeing an opportunity to sabotage the Assassins' operation and officially join the Templars, Duncan eagerly accepted the position and departed within the month.[2]
Arriving in early 1715, Duncan requested to train under Ah Tabai, utilizing the next few months to integrate himself into the local Brotherhood and gather valuable information about the locations of various Assassin bureaus in the area. As well as this, he secretly began corresponding with Laureano de Torres y Ayala, the Grand Master of the Templar Order in the West Indies. The pair arranged to meet in Havana, where Duncan would be officially inducted.[2]
Around the same time, Ah Tabai learnt that the Templars had imprisoned a Sage in the southern Spanish colonies and entrusted Duncan with the task of intercepting the Templar ship that was carrying the captive. Seizing his chance to abandon the Assassins, Duncan "agreed" to this task and departed on a frigate called HMS Intrigue, setting sail for Havana to join Torres.[2]
However, while en route, HMS Intrigue was set upon by a pirate brig, the Jacobite, which was captained by Abel Bramah. The pirates managed to de-mast the frigate, but soon found that their own weapon magazine had been hit. Boarding the ship, Walpole assassinated the captain, but was thrown overboard by the magazine's explosion.[2]
Shipwrecked in Cape Bonavista, Cuba, Walpole attempted to enlist the aid of the only other survivor, the pirate Edward Kenway, in reaching Havana. Edward attempted to haggle the price of passage, but Duncan threatened him with a flintlock pistol in response, only to find that it was unable to fire due to wet gunpowder. Walpole subsequently fled into the jungle, and Edward gave chase before eventually dueling and killing him.[2]
On Duncan's corpse, Edward found a letter from the Spanish Governor of Cuba, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, referencing the cargo Walpole was bringing to him: a blood vial and maps pertaining to the locations of Assassin bureaus across the Caribbean. Edward chose to assume Walpole's identity and collect the reward for himself.[2]
Trivia
- Duncan at one point met Woodes Rogers' wife, who later described him to her husband as "devilishly handsome".[2]
Gallery
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Concept art of Duncan -
Duncan aboard the HMS Intrigue -
Duncan assassinating captain Bramah -
Duncan aboard the Jacobite -
Duncan and Edward's first meeting -
Duncan threatening Edward -
Edward dragging Duncan's corpse -
Edward hiding Duncan's body
Reference