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{{Quote|His Grace doesn't care about excuses. He cares about results. If you can't make your quotas, he makes... adjustments.|Aloys la Touche on the Roi des Thunes, 1791.|Assassin's Creed: Unity|The Kingdom of Beggars}} | {{Quote|His Grace doesn't care about excuses. He cares about results. If you can't make your quotas, he makes... adjustments.|Aloys la Touche on the Roi des Thunes, 1791.|Assassin's Creed: Unity|The Kingdom of Beggars}} | ||
{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
| image = ACU Roi des Thunes Render.png | |name= | ||
| death = 19 January 1791<br>[[Paris]], [[Kingdom of France]] | |native= | ||
| species = [[Human]] | |image=ACU Roi des Thunes Render.png | ||
| affiliates = [[Cour des Miracles]]<br>[[Templars]] | |birth= | ||
|death=19 January 1791<br>[[Paris]], [[Kingdom of France]] | |||
|species=[[Human]] | |||
|database=[[Database: Roi des Thunes|Roi des Thunes]] | |||
|affiliates=[[Cour des Miracles]]<br>[[Templars]] | |||
*[[Parisian Rite of the Templar Order|French Rite]] | *[[Parisian Rite of the Templar Order|French Rite]] | ||
}} | |||
'''Le Roi des Thunes''' (English: ''The King of Beggars''; died 1791) was the slang title held by the leader of the [[Cour des Miracles]], a [[Paris]]ian counter-society devoted to criminals, beggars, and [[thieves]]. | '''Le Roi des Thunes''' (English: ''The King of Beggars''; died 1791) was the slang title held by the leader of the [[Cour des Miracles]], a [[Paris]]ian counter-society devoted to criminals, beggars, and [[thieves]]. | ||
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that the individual bearing the title from at least 1789 was the unacknowledged, illegitimate son of a minor nobleman. He rose to power in the Cour des Miracles in the late 1770s and quickly acquired a reputation for cruelty towards the beggars who paid him tribute, often having limbs amputated from those who failed to make enough money as a means of motivating others. For these acts of cruelty, he quickly became a target of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Brotherhood]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Roi des Thunes]]</ref> | Anecdotal evidence suggests that the individual bearing the title from at least 1789 was the unacknowledged, illegitimate son of a minor nobleman. He rose to power in the Cour des Miracles in the late 1770s and quickly acquired a reputation for cruelty towards the beggars who paid him tribute, often having limbs amputated from those who failed to make enough money as a means of motivating others. For these acts of cruelty, he quickly became a target of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Brotherhood]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Roi des Thunes]]</ref> | ||
The Roi des Thunes would later recruit the former tax assessor [[Aloys la Touche]] as his enforcer, recognizing his cruelty and economic acumen.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Rise of the Assassin]]</ref> Around 1789, the Roi des Thunes became aware of the existence of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], and appealed for membership, claiming the advantages of his underground connections.<ref name=" | The Roi des Thunes would later recruit the former tax assessor [[Aloys la Touche]] as his enforcer, recognizing his cruelty and economic acumen.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Rise of the Assassin]]</ref> Around 1789, the Roi des Thunes became aware of the existence of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], and appealed for membership, claiming the advantages of his underground connections.<ref name="LeRoiEstMort">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Le Roi Est Mort]]</ref> | ||
However, | However, when [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[François de la Serre]] refused him membership in the Order because de la Serre did not believe his position was fruitful, stating he had no need for the "intrigues of [[rat]]s", the Roi des Thunes vowed revenge. The Templar [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] later presented him with an opportunity to strike if he joined a secret coup d'etat within the Order, led by [[François-Thomas Germain]].<ref name="LeRoiEstMort"/> | ||
Germain later accepted the Roi des Thunes and la Touche into the Order. At a party attended by de la Serre in May 1789, Sivert and the Roi des Thunes planned to assassinate the Grand Master. Sivert lured de la Serre out to the palace gardens, where he attacked him.<ref name="Confession>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Confession]]</ref> However, de la Serre managed to fight off Sivert and wound him. Nonetheless, the Roi des Thunes snuck up from behind and struck de la Serre with a [[poison]]ed [[Templar pin]] crafted by Germain, killing de la Serre in moments.<ref name="Confession/> | |||
As the two Templars made their escape, Sivert called out the [[Soldier|guards]] and framed [[Arno Dorian]], who had witnessed his adoptive father's murder.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[High Society]]</ref> Around 1791, the [[Assassin Council]] sent no less than three [[Assassin apprentice|apprentices]] to locate and kill the Roi des Thunes, one of whom was [[Master Assassin]] [[Guillaume Beylier]]'s apprentice [[Brasseur]]. All three failed in their tasks, with Brasseur being personally murdered by the Templar. Upon learning of the Roi des Thunes' involvement in de la Serre's killing, the Council charged the newly-inducted Arno with finding and killing the Templar.<ref name="TheKingdomOfBeggars">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> | |||
Arno eventually found the Roi des Thunes with the help of the [[Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade|Marquis de Sade]],<ref name="TheKingdomOfBeggars"/> who hoped to take over the Roi des Thunes' criminal empire. La Touche warned his master of Arno's imminent arrival, much to the Roi des Thunes' shock that he had been tracked down so soon.<ref name="LeRoiEstMort"/> | |||
When Arno attacked the Roi des Thunes who was sitting on his throne, he realized that it was an ambush. The third [[Assassins|Assassin]] killed by the Roi des Thunes was used as a decoy, while the Roi des Thunes and his [[sniper]]s tried to shoot Arno. Despite this, Arno managed to elude the snipers and assassinate the Templar; using his [[Eagle Vision]] to delve into the Roi des Thunes' memories, Arno learned that he and Sivert were not alone in murdering François. After the Roi des Thunes' death, the Marquis de Sade quickly took over his position. Arno also claimed a trophy from the late monarch in the form of the [[Officer's Pistol]], the [[Firearm|gun]] that Brasseur used before his murder.<ref name="LeRoiEstMort"/> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The Roi des Thunes is a fictional character who appears in the 2014 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', where he is voiced by the British actor [[Ivan Sherry]]. Contrary to what his [[database]] entry claims, his title does not translate to "King of Beggars" but to "King of Thunes", a [[coin]] worth 5 {{Wiki|francs}}s.<ref>{{WP|:fr:Thune|Thune}}</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACU Roi des Thunes - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Roi des Thunes | ACU Roi des Thunes - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Roi des Thunes | ||
Roi des Thunes bodysculpt.jpg|An untextured render of the Roi des Thunes | Roi des Thunes bodysculpt.jpg|An untextured render of the Roi des Thunes | ||
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They call me many things: Murderer. Cutthroat. Thief. But you may call me Roi des Thunes. This article is about a subject that lacks an official name and is known only by its nickname, title, or alias. |
Le Roi des Thunes (English: The King of Beggars; died 1791) was the slang title held by the leader of the Cour des Miracles, a Parisian counter-society devoted to criminals, beggars, and thieves.
Biography
Anecdotal evidence suggests that the individual bearing the title from at least 1789 was the unacknowledged, illegitimate son of a minor nobleman. He rose to power in the Cour des Miracles in the late 1770s and quickly acquired a reputation for cruelty towards the beggars who paid him tribute, often having limbs amputated from those who failed to make enough money as a means of motivating others. For these acts of cruelty, he quickly became a target of the French Brotherhood.[1]
The Roi des Thunes would later recruit the former tax assessor Aloys la Touche as his enforcer, recognizing his cruelty and economic acumen.[2] Around 1789, the Roi des Thunes became aware of the existence of the Templar Order, and appealed for membership, claiming the advantages of his underground connections.[3]
However, when Grand Master François de la Serre refused him membership in the Order because de la Serre did not believe his position was fruitful, stating he had no need for the "intrigues of rats", the Roi des Thunes vowed revenge. The Templar Charles Gabriel Sivert later presented him with an opportunity to strike if he joined a secret coup d'etat within the Order, led by François-Thomas Germain.[3]
Germain later accepted the Roi des Thunes and la Touche into the Order. At a party attended by de la Serre in May 1789, Sivert and the Roi des Thunes planned to assassinate the Grand Master. Sivert lured de la Serre out to the palace gardens, where he attacked him.[4] However, de la Serre managed to fight off Sivert and wound him. Nonetheless, the Roi des Thunes snuck up from behind and struck de la Serre with a poisoned Templar pin crafted by Germain, killing de la Serre in moments.[4]
As the two Templars made their escape, Sivert called out the guards and framed Arno Dorian, who had witnessed his adoptive father's murder.[5] Around 1791, the Assassin Council sent no less than three apprentices to locate and kill the Roi des Thunes, one of whom was Master Assassin Guillaume Beylier's apprentice Brasseur. All three failed in their tasks, with Brasseur being personally murdered by the Templar. Upon learning of the Roi des Thunes' involvement in de la Serre's killing, the Council charged the newly-inducted Arno with finding and killing the Templar.[6]
Arno eventually found the Roi des Thunes with the help of the Marquis de Sade,[6] who hoped to take over the Roi des Thunes' criminal empire. La Touche warned his master of Arno's imminent arrival, much to the Roi des Thunes' shock that he had been tracked down so soon.[3]
When Arno attacked the Roi des Thunes who was sitting on his throne, he realized that it was an ambush. The third Assassin killed by the Roi des Thunes was used as a decoy, while the Roi des Thunes and his snipers tried to shoot Arno. Despite this, Arno managed to elude the snipers and assassinate the Templar; using his Eagle Vision to delve into the Roi des Thunes' memories, Arno learned that he and Sivert were not alone in murdering François. After the Roi des Thunes' death, the Marquis de Sade quickly took over his position. Arno also claimed a trophy from the late monarch in the form of the Officer's Pistol, the gun that Brasseur used before his murder.[3]
Behind the scenes
The Roi des Thunes is a fictional character who appears in the 2014 video game Assassin's Creed: Unity, where he is voiced by the British actor Ivan Sherry. Contrary to what his database entry claims, his title does not translate to "King of Beggars" but to "King of Thunes", a coin worth 5 francss.[7]
Gallery
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Concept art of the Roi des Thunes -
An untextured render of the Roi des Thunes -
An untextured render of the Roi des Thunes' head -
A head render of the Roi des Thunes
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity novel
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Roi des Thunes
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Rise of the Assassin
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Le Roi Est Mort
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Confession
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – High Society
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Kingdom of Beggars
- ↑
Thune on Wikipedia