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'''Charles III''' (839 – 888), also known as '''Charles the Fat''' or the '''Mad King''', was the last emperor of the {{Wiki|Carolingian Empire}} to rule over the Kingdom of [[Francia|West Francia]] | '''Charles III''' (839 – 888), also known as '''Charles the Fat''' or the '''Mad King''', was the last emperor of the {{Wiki|Carolingian Empire}} to rule over the Kingdom of [[Francia|West Francia]] | ||
In the last few years of his reign alongside his wife [[Richardis]], [[Paris]] was subjected to a [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|siege]] that led to his downfall<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> and eventual deposition.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Charles the Fat}}</ref> | In the last few years of his reign alongside his wife [[Richardis]], [[Paris]] was subjected to a [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|siege]] that led to his downfall<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> and eventual deposition.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Charles the Fat}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | |||
During his youth, Charles was haunted by "demons" and as a result was subjected to a purification ritual involving fire. While Charles feigned to be cleansed of all demons and became a pious man, he developed a crippling fear of fire due to the experience. Charles remained a kind and pious man well into adulthood, even through he was subjected to random manic episodes in his alone time, where he talks to himself and his "demon" within him. It noted by Richardis that during his time her during prayers, his demons recedes and he becomes a gentle and kind man. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]''– [[The Madness of King Charles]]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Charles III (839 – 888), also known as Charles the Fat or the Mad King, was the last emperor of the Carolingian Empire to rule over the Kingdom of West Francia
In the last few years of his reign alongside his wife Richardis, Paris was subjected to a Viking siege that led to his downfall[1] and eventual deposition.[2]
Biography
During his youth, Charles was haunted by "demons" and as a result was subjected to a purification ritual involving fire. While Charles feigned to be cleansed of all demons and became a pious man, he developed a crippling fear of fire due to the experience. Charles remained a kind and pious man well into adulthood, even through he was subjected to random manic episodes in his alone time, where he talks to himself and his "demon" within him. It noted by Richardis that during his time her during prayers, his demons recedes and he becomes a gentle and kind man. [3]
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Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- The Siege of Paris (first appearance)
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