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De Metz was the squire of [[Vaucouleurs]]' captain [[Robert de Baudricourt]]. On 7 January 1429, he heard about a young woman seeking an audience with his lord for permission to travel to [[Chinon]] to see the [[Charles VII of France|Dauphin]]. Curious, he decided to meet the maiden, Jeanne d'Arc, and her companion Gabriel Laxart. Knowing the dangers of travels, especially by women, during times of war, he discourage Jeanne's request for a journey to Chinon. As Jeanne's determination released her [[Isu|precursor]] abilities to persuade people with her radiance, de Metz, who could see with his [[Eagle Vision]], realized that Jeanne was the maiden of prophecy. Realizing her role in the Hundred Years' War and the [[Assassin-Templar War]], he bent his knee and swore to protect her.<ref name="ch5">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 5</ref> | De Metz was the squire of [[Vaucouleurs]]' captain [[Robert de Baudricourt]]. On 7 January 1429, he heard about a young woman seeking an audience with his lord for permission to travel to [[Chinon]] to see the [[Charles VII of France|Dauphin]]. Curious, he decided to meet the maiden, Jeanne d'Arc, and her companion Gabriel Laxart. Knowing the dangers of travels, especially by women, during times of war, he discourage Jeanne's request for a journey to Chinon. As Jeanne's determination released her [[Isu|precursor]] abilities to persuade people with her radiance, de Metz, who could see with his [[Eagle Vision]], realized that Jeanne was the maiden of prophecy. Realizing her role in the Hundred Years' War and the [[Assassin-Templar War]], he bent his knee and swore to protect her.<ref name="ch5">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – Chapter 5</ref> | ||
De Metz was present when Jeanne got her audience with his lord. After she was given permission to travel to Chinon, de Metz, Gabriel, and other squire [[Bertrand de Poulengy]] accompanied her. On 22 February, preparing for the journey to Chinon, de Metz suggested to Jeanne that she cut her hair and dress like a man for her own safety. De Metz then departed Vaucouleurs with Jeanne and her entourage. During their nights camping outside, de Metz calmed Gabriel who was angered by some of the men's snide comments regarding Jeanne. Eleven days later after leaving Vaucouleurs, on their way to Chinon the group stopped at the French-occupied village of [[Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois]] for lodging.<ref name="ch7">'' | De Metz was present when Jeanne got her audience with his lord. After she was given permission to travel to Chinon, de Metz, Gabriel, and other squire [[Bertrand de Poulengy]] accompanied her. On 22 February, preparing for the journey to Chinon, de Metz suggested to Jeanne that she cut her hair and dress like a man for her own safety. De Metz then departed Vaucouleurs with Jeanne and her entourage. During their nights camping outside, de Metz calmed Gabriel who was angered by some of the men's snide comments regarding Jeanne. Eleven days later after leaving Vaucouleurs, on their way to Chinon the group stopped at the French-occupied village of [[Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois]] for lodging.<ref name="ch7">''Assassin's Creed: Heresy'' – Chapter 7</ref> | ||
On 6 March in Chinon, Jeanne finally got her audience with Charles VII the rightful king of France. De Metz witnessed Jeanne seek out the king in a busy crowd using her [[Eagle Vision|gift]].<ref name="ch9">'' | On 6 March in Chinon, Jeanne finally got her audience with Charles VII the rightful king of France. De Metz witnessed Jeanne seek out the king in a busy crowd using her [[Eagle Vision|gift]], but once they went off to a private room, could not hear what was discussed.<ref name="ch9">''Assassin's Creed: Heresy'' – Chapter 9</ref> The next day, him and Gabriel sparred while Jeanne and de Poulengy sparred too. Although the trained Assassin quickly disarmed the inexperienced boy. De Metz watched as a page arrived with water for them. The young boy commented on Jeanne's strangeness, and Gabriel stood up for her. The page then noted that her prediction of Antoine the Giant came true an hour after they met. Jeanne soon approached solemnly, refuting she was not responsible for his death, only that she could see it was close. The page nodded and left. De Metz inquires as to what happened the previous night. Initially defensive Gabriel lets up when asked about Jeanne's "voices". However, after distracting the boy, de Metz knocked him out.<ref name="ch10">''Assassin's Creed: Heresy'' – Chapter 10</ref> | ||
He then bound Gabriel's hands and feet and waited for him to come to. De Metz and fellow Assassin [[René of Anjou|René]] stood over the boy as he awoke. Gabriel, clearly angered at being restrained, asked de Metz if he had betrayed Jeanne. After de Metz and the René revealed their Assassin allegiance, they reassured Gabriel that they meant Jeanne no harm and that no harm would come to her. De Metz also told Gabriel that their enemies are the Templars, who Gabriel thought to be long gone. They then inform Gabriel of his unique heritage and the abilities that come with it. When asked if he would have to join them, to which René rejected. Only telling the boy to hone his skills, as would Jeanne.<ref name="ch10" /> | |||
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Revision as of 15:11, 28 August 2019
Jean de Metz, also known as Jean de Nouillonpont, (born c. 1398) was a French nobleman and Assassin active during the Hundred Years' War. He was a companion of the French hero and Catholic saint Jeanne d'Arc and was responsible for training the maiden and her step-cousin Gabriel Laxart.
Biography
Meeting Jeanne d'Arc
De Metz was the squire of Vaucouleurs' captain Robert de Baudricourt. On 7 January 1429, he heard about a young woman seeking an audience with his lord for permission to travel to Chinon to see the Dauphin. Curious, he decided to meet the maiden, Jeanne d'Arc, and her companion Gabriel Laxart. Knowing the dangers of travels, especially by women, during times of war, he discourage Jeanne's request for a journey to Chinon. As Jeanne's determination released her precursor abilities to persuade people with her radiance, de Metz, who could see with his Eagle Vision, realized that Jeanne was the maiden of prophecy. Realizing her role in the Hundred Years' War and the Assassin-Templar War, he bent his knee and swore to protect her.[1]
De Metz was present when Jeanne got her audience with his lord. After she was given permission to travel to Chinon, de Metz, Gabriel, and other squire Bertrand de Poulengy accompanied her. On 22 February, preparing for the journey to Chinon, de Metz suggested to Jeanne that she cut her hair and dress like a man for her own safety. De Metz then departed Vaucouleurs with Jeanne and her entourage. During their nights camping outside, de Metz calmed Gabriel who was angered by some of the men's snide comments regarding Jeanne. Eleven days later after leaving Vaucouleurs, on their way to Chinon the group stopped at the French-occupied village of Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois for lodging.[2]
On 6 March in Chinon, Jeanne finally got her audience with Charles VII the rightful king of France. De Metz witnessed Jeanne seek out the king in a busy crowd using her gift, but once they went off to a private room, could not hear what was discussed.[3] The next day, him and Gabriel sparred while Jeanne and de Poulengy sparred too. Although the trained Assassin quickly disarmed the inexperienced boy. De Metz watched as a page arrived with water for them. The young boy commented on Jeanne's strangeness, and Gabriel stood up for her. The page then noted that her prediction of Antoine the Giant came true an hour after they met. Jeanne soon approached solemnly, refuting she was not responsible for his death, only that she could see it was close. The page nodded and left. De Metz inquires as to what happened the previous night. Initially defensive Gabriel lets up when asked about Jeanne's "voices". However, after distracting the boy, de Metz knocked him out.[4]
He then bound Gabriel's hands and feet and waited for him to come to. De Metz and fellow Assassin René stood over the boy as he awoke. Gabriel, clearly angered at being restrained, asked de Metz if he had betrayed Jeanne. After de Metz and the René revealed their Assassin allegiance, they reassured Gabriel that they meant Jeanne no harm and that no harm would come to her. De Metz also told Gabriel that their enemies are the Templars, who Gabriel thought to be long gone. They then inform Gabriel of his unique heritage and the abilities that come with it. When asked if he would have to join them, to which René rejected. Only telling the boy to hone his skills, as would Jeanne.[4]
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