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{{Quote|My name is Helene Dufranc. I was born into a family of Assassins like yourself... but unlike you, I had no patience for the duties of the Order.|Helene to Ezio, 1492.|Assassin's Creed II: Discovery}} | {{Quote|My name is Helene Dufranc. I was born into a family of Assassins like yourself... but unlike you, I had no patience for the duties of the Order.|Helene to Ezio, 1492.|Assassin's Creed II: Discovery}} | ||
[[File:Helene.png|thumb|right|250px|Helene Dufranc]] | [[File:Helene.png|thumb|right|250px|Helene Dufranc]] | ||
'''Helene Dufranc''' was a [[France|French]] | '''Helene Dufranc''' was a [[France|French]] adventurer born into a family of [[Assassins]]. She trained in the art of combat and stealth, until her disinterest and impatience with [[The Creed|the discipline]] demanded by the order prompted her to seek the life of a rogue. | ||
==Biography== | |||
Born to the [[French Assassins]], Helene Dufranc deserted them when she became frustrated by the strict duties expected of her. No longer beholden to their goals, Helene decided that her expertise as an Assassin could be translated into a new profession. She therefore took up the life of a wandering adventurer and freelance mercenary. | |||
===Adventure in Barcelona=== | |||
By 1491, Helene found her way to [[Barcelona]], enticed by the political turmoil engulfing [[Spain]] at the time. She was seeking ways to profit from these conflicts when her activities attracted the ire of the locals. | |||
It was while being pursued that she first encountered the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who had just arrived from [[Italy]] in the hopes of saving the [[Spanish Assassins]] from the [[Spanish Inquisition|Inquisition]]. Engaging Ezio in a casual conversation, she disarmed him to disarm him more literally by snatching his blade just as her pursuers found her. After an intense chase through the city, Helene escaped her enemies only to be caught by Ezio, who jumped behind her and promptly retrieved his sword. | |||
Helene praised Ezio's skills but teased at his foolishness. Despite Ezio's request, she refused to share anything she knew of the Assassins, asserting that she was visiting Spain for money and reputation—not friends. With that, the two parted ways. | |||
===Hunting the Cygnet=== | |||
A while later, Helene plotted to ambush a wealthy [[Templars|Templar]] financier known as the [[Cygnet]] at a town on the road from [[Zaragoza]] to [[Granada]]. On the way, she encountered Ezio once again—this time with his fellow Assassin [[Raphael Sánchez]]. After taking a moment to trade banter with them, she rushed off to complete her mission. Raphael did not approve, however, as an attack on the Cygnet could alert the Templars to their presence in the area. He sent Ezio to follow after Helene, not only to prevent her assault but also to learn to recognize the Cygnet for future reference. | |||
When Helene reached her destination, she found that the Cygnet had already left thanks to Ezio's efforts, much to her annoyance. After Helene admitted that she was a former Assassin in response to Ezio's suspicion, her rival admonished that while she had the right to live as she liked, she should not do so at the risk of the Assassins. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that he was impressed by her feats, but Helene, still vexed, reaffirmed that they were open to the highest bidder—even to the Templars. | |||
===Saving Queen Isabella=== | |||
Though Helene and Ezio seemingly parted ways again after their last meeting, in truth, she had begun to follow him all the way to [[Granada]], where he saved [[Muhammad XII of Granada|Muhammad XII]] by convincing him to surrender to Spain and end the war. Ezio had stayed behind in the aftermath to guard the city from violence perpetrated by the conquerors or Inquisition, and it was not until the night of Muhammad XII's formal abdication ceremony in early January 1492 that Helene finally revealed herself to him. | |||
She had heard rumors of an impending Templar assassination attempt on Queen [[Isabella I of Castile]] at the ceremony and approached him for assistance. Shocked by the news, Ezio raced with Helene once again—this time as an ally. He beat her to the ceremony and killed the Templar soldiers outside just before they launched their attack, saving Isabella's life. | |||
Helene, arriving at the scene a little late, applauded Ezio, revealing that she had known his name all along from the legends that had begun to spread of his exploits. It was only then that she formally introduced herself to him, and despite refusing his offer to join with the Italian Assassins someday, she gave him her earnest blessings and the two parted amiably. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Helene only appears in the iOS version of ''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''. | *Helene Dufranc only appears in the iOS version of ''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 10:48, 22 January 2017
- "My name is Helene Dufranc. I was born into a family of Assassins like yourself... but unlike you, I had no patience for the duties of the Order."
- ―Helene to Ezio, 1492.[src]
Helene Dufranc was a French adventurer born into a family of Assassins. She trained in the art of combat and stealth, until her disinterest and impatience with the discipline demanded by the order prompted her to seek the life of a rogue.
Biography
Born to the French Assassins, Helene Dufranc deserted them when she became frustrated by the strict duties expected of her. No longer beholden to their goals, Helene decided that her expertise as an Assassin could be translated into a new profession. She therefore took up the life of a wandering adventurer and freelance mercenary.
Adventure in Barcelona
By 1491, Helene found her way to Barcelona, enticed by the political turmoil engulfing Spain at the time. She was seeking ways to profit from these conflicts when her activities attracted the ire of the locals.
It was while being pursued that she first encountered the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who had just arrived from Italy in the hopes of saving the Spanish Assassins from the Inquisition. Engaging Ezio in a casual conversation, she disarmed him to disarm him more literally by snatching his blade just as her pursuers found her. After an intense chase through the city, Helene escaped her enemies only to be caught by Ezio, who jumped behind her and promptly retrieved his sword.
Helene praised Ezio's skills but teased at his foolishness. Despite Ezio's request, she refused to share anything she knew of the Assassins, asserting that she was visiting Spain for money and reputation—not friends. With that, the two parted ways.
Hunting the Cygnet
A while later, Helene plotted to ambush a wealthy Templar financier known as the Cygnet at a town on the road from Zaragoza to Granada. On the way, she encountered Ezio once again—this time with his fellow Assassin Raphael Sánchez. After taking a moment to trade banter with them, she rushed off to complete her mission. Raphael did not approve, however, as an attack on the Cygnet could alert the Templars to their presence in the area. He sent Ezio to follow after Helene, not only to prevent her assault but also to learn to recognize the Cygnet for future reference.
When Helene reached her destination, she found that the Cygnet had already left thanks to Ezio's efforts, much to her annoyance. After Helene admitted that she was a former Assassin in response to Ezio's suspicion, her rival admonished that while she had the right to live as she liked, she should not do so at the risk of the Assassins. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that he was impressed by her feats, but Helene, still vexed, reaffirmed that they were open to the highest bidder—even to the Templars.
Saving Queen Isabella
Though Helene and Ezio seemingly parted ways again after their last meeting, in truth, she had begun to follow him all the way to Granada, where he saved Muhammad XII by convincing him to surrender to Spain and end the war. Ezio had stayed behind in the aftermath to guard the city from violence perpetrated by the conquerors or Inquisition, and it was not until the night of Muhammad XII's formal abdication ceremony in early January 1492 that Helene finally revealed herself to him.
She had heard rumors of an impending Templar assassination attempt on Queen Isabella I of Castile at the ceremony and approached him for assistance. Shocked by the news, Ezio raced with Helene once again—this time as an ally. He beat her to the ceremony and killed the Templar soldiers outside just before they launched their attack, saving Isabella's life.
Helene, arriving at the scene a little late, applauded Ezio, revealing that she had known his name all along from the legends that had begun to spread of his exploits. It was only then that she formally introduced herself to him, and despite refusing his offer to join with the Italian Assassins someday, she gave him her earnest blessings and the two parted amiably.
Trivia
- Helene Dufranc only appears in the iOS version of Assassin's Creed II: Discovery.