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Floyrac was originally the coprior of the convent of {{Wiki|Montfaucon}}. At some point, he was imprisoned along with a renegade Templar. Over time, the Templar and Floyrac confided in each other, and the Templar told Floyrac of his Order's many supposed misdeeds and vices.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Esquieu de Floyrac]]</ref> In order to lessen his punishment, Floyrac allied himself with King [[Philip IV of France]], and plotted with him to bring down the Order.<ref name="Tragedy">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref> | Floyrac was originally the coprior of the convent of {{Wiki|Montfaucon}}. At some point, he was imprisoned along with a renegade Templar. Over time, the Templar and Floyrac confided in each other, and the Templar told Floyrac of his Order's many supposed misdeeds and vices.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Esquieu de Floyrac]]</ref> In order to lessen his punishment, Floyrac allied himself with King [[Philip IV of France]], and plotted with him to [[Persecution of the Templars|bring down the Order]].<ref name="Tragedy">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref> | ||
In the early hours of 13 October 1307, Floyrac led a group of Assassins disguised as Flemish mercenaries towards the gates of the [[Temple (Paris)|Temple]] in [[Paris]]. The Templar at the gate refused to let Floyrac in, reminding him that he was not welcome there. After showing him Philip's arrest warrant, the Templar reluctantly opened the gate, only to be killed by Floyrac.<ref name="Tragedy" /> | In the early hours of 13 October 1307, Floyrac led a group of [[Assassins]] disguised as [[Belgium|Flemish]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> towards the gates of the [[Temple (Paris)|Temple]] in [[Paris]]. The Templar at the gate refused to let Floyrac in, reminding him that he was not welcome there. After showing him Philip's arrest warrant, the Templar reluctantly opened the gate, only to be killed by Floyrac.<ref name="Tragedy" /> | ||
Afterwards, the Assassins emerged, and Floyrac led them in battle against the Templars, proving successful in capturing [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Jacques de Molay]].<ref name="Tragedy" /> | Afterwards, the Assassins emerged, and Floyrac led them in battle against the Templars, proving successful in capturing [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Jacques de Molay]].<ref name="Tragedy" /> | ||
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Esquieu de Floyrac de Béziers was a French coprior who was instrumental in the downfall of the Knights Templar.
Biography
Floyrac was originally the coprior of the convent of Montfaucon. At some point, he was imprisoned along with a renegade Templar. Over time, the Templar and Floyrac confided in each other, and the Templar told Floyrac of his Order's many supposed misdeeds and vices.[1] In order to lessen his punishment, Floyrac allied himself with King Philip IV of France, and plotted with him to bring down the Order.[2]
In the early hours of 13 October 1307, Floyrac led a group of Assassins disguised as Flemish mercenaries[3] towards the gates of the Temple in Paris. The Templar at the gate refused to let Floyrac in, reminding him that he was not welcome there. After showing him Philip's arrest warrant, the Templar reluctantly opened the gate, only to be killed by Floyrac.[2]
Afterwards, the Assassins emerged, and Floyrac led them in battle against the Templars, proving successful in capturing Grand Master Jacques de Molay.[2]
Gallery
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Floyrac speaking to a Templar guard -
Floyrac showing the King's warrant to the Templar -
Floyrac with the disguised Assassins lying in wait -
Floyrac killing the gate guard
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Esquieu de Floyrac
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307