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===Mission in Japan=== | ===Mission in Japan=== | ||
During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] in [[Europe]]. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on [[Japan]], seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] in [[Europe]]. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on [[Japan]], seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | ||
One of the first clans to welcome Xavier's [[Jesuits|Jesuit]] mission in Japan was the [[Shimazu clan]], whose leader, [[Shimazu Takahisa]], allowed the missionaries to preach Christianity in his domains, secretly hoping this would lead to more trade with the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]]. After a year, however, Takahisa withdrew his support of the Jesuits and prohibited the conversion of his subjects to Christianity.<ref name="EOH">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 3: Portuguese Missionaries in Japan</ref> | |||
Despite this, some clan members continued to support Xavier in secret, and the missionary enlisted their help with spreading the Templar [[New World Order|ideology]] in Japan, as well as finding various [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]].<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37|Episode 37]]</ref> Thanks to Xavier's actions, the Templars were ultimately able to establish a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|strong presence]] in the country by the end of the century.<ref name="ACM" /> | |||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
Xavier's spread of the Templar ideology in Japan survived into the 18th century, where in 1725, [[Shimazu Saito]] was made aware of her | Xavier's spread of the Templar ideology in Japan survived into the 18th century, where in 1725, [[Shimazu Saito]] was made aware of her clan's allegiance to the Templars through Xavier's past missions.<ref name="ACFT" /> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 19:50, 28 July 2024
Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta (1506 – 1552), was a Roman Catholic missionary and member of the Spanish Rite of the Templar Order.
Biography
Mission in Japan
During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the Assassin Brotherhood in Europe. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on Japan, seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.[1]
One of the first clans to welcome Xavier's Jesuit mission in Japan was the Shimazu clan, whose leader, Shimazu Takahisa, allowed the missionaries to preach Christianity in his domains, secretly hoping this would lead to more trade with the Portuguese. After a year, however, Takahisa withdrew his support of the Jesuits and prohibited the conversion of his subjects to Christianity.[2]
Despite this, some clan members continued to support Xavier in secret, and the missionary enlisted their help with spreading the Templar ideology in Japan, as well as finding various Pieces of Eden.[3] Thanks to Xavier's actions, the Templars were ultimately able to establish a strong presence in the country by the end of the century.[1]
Legacy
Xavier's spread of the Templar ideology in Japan survived into the 18th century, where in 1725, Shimazu Saito was made aware of her clan's allegiance to the Templars through Xavier's past missions.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Memories
- ↑ Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 3: Portuguese Missionaries in Japan
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 37