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===Seeking passage from Nobunaga===
===Seeking passage from Nobunaga===
On 8 March 1581, Fróis was part of an envoy led by [[Alessandro Valignano]] in [[Kyoto]] to meet with Nobunaga and seek free movement for the priests in Japan. Accompanied by their bodyguard [[Yasuke|Diogo]], the envoy met with Nobunaga's general [[Akechi Mitsuhide]] and followed him to the meeting place at [[Honnō-ji]], where they met Lady [[Nene]] and [[Mori Ranmaru]], Nobunaga's wife and retainer respectively.<ref name="The Lord's Favor">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Lord's Favor]]</ref>
On 8 March 1581, Fróis was part of an envoy led by [[Alessandro Valignano]] in [[Kyoto]] to meet with Nobunaga and seek free movement for the priests in Japan. Accompanied by their bodyguard [[Yasuke|Diogo]], the envoy met with Nobunaga's general [[Akechi Mitsuhide]] and followed him to the meeting place at [[Honnō-ji]], where they met Lady [[Nene]], the wife of Nobunaga's general [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi|Hashiba Hideyoshi]], and [[Mori Ranmaru]], Nobunaga's closest retainer.<ref name="The Lord's Favor">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Lord's Favor]]</ref>


[[File:ACSH The Lord's Favor 22.png|thumb|left|250px|Fróis, Alessandro, and Diogo meeting with Oda Nobunaga]]
[[File:ACSH The Lord's Favor 22.png|thumb|left|250px|Fróis, Alessandro, and Diogo meeting with Oda Nobunaga]]
During the meeting with Nobunaga, Fróis remained silent while Valignano did most of the talking. He then bore witness to Nobunaga taking interest in Diogo due to his skin color, stature, and intelligence. Fróis, Valignano, and the rest of the retainers were then asked to leave the room so that Nobunaga could speak to Diogo alone. The Jesuits would remain a short while later, and were asked by Nobunaga to relinquish Diogo from their service and into his own.<ref name="The Lord's Favor" />
During the meeting with Nobunaga, Fróis remained silent while Valignano did most of the talking. He also bore witness to Nobunaga taking interest in Diogo due to his skin color, stature, and intelligence. Fróis, Valignano, and the rest of the retainers were then asked to leave the room so that Nobunaga could speak to Diogo alone. The Jesuits would return a short while later and were asked by Nobunaga to relinquish Diogo from their service and into his own.<ref name="The Lord's Favor" />


===Reuniting with Yasuke===
===Reuniting with Yasuke===
By September 1581, Diogo had spent over six months in Oda Nobunaga's service, during which time he became known as Yasuke.<ref name="Nobutsuna Sensei">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna Sensei]]</ref> Fróis briefly passed Yasuke on [[horse]]back while leaving the Oda castle and gave him a nod, acknowledging him as a [[samurai]], before continuing on his way.<ref name="Lords of Azuchi">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Lords of Azuchi]]</ref>
By September 1581, Diogo had spent over six months in Oda Nobunaga's service, during which time he became known as Yasuke.<ref name="Nobutsuna Sensei">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna Sensei]]</ref> Fróis briefly passed Yasuke on [[horse]]back while leaving the Oda castle and gave him a nod, acknowledging him as a [[samurai]], before continuing on his way.<ref name="Lords of Azuchi">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Lords of Azuchi]]</ref>


By mid-1582, Fróis had relocated to the [[Jesuit Residences]] in Kyoto. It was here that he was again approached by Yasuke, who needed help translating a letter he could not fully understand. Fróis read the letter's contents and revealed that it was an oath to the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. At Yasuke's shock that Fróis knew of the Order, the priest revealed that he had heard much about them during his time in [[Italy]] before working for Valignano. The [[Rodrigo Borgia|Pope]] and three great houses, including the [[House of Borgia]], had been part of this conspiracy and nearly ruined [[Rome]] in their pursuit of power, until they were mysteriously [[Liberation of Rome|eradicated]] by a [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|secret organization]].<ref name="The Path He Walks">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Path He Walks]]</ref>
By mid-1582, Fróis had relocated to the [[Jesuit Residences]] in Kyoto. It was here that he was reunited with Yasuke, who needed help translating a letter he could not fully understand. Fróis read the letter's contents and revealed that it was an oath to the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. At Yasuke's shock that Fróis knew of the Order, the priest revealed that he had heard much about them during his time in [[Italy]] before working for Valignano. The [[Rodrigo Borgia|Pope]] and three great houses, including the [[House of Borgia]], had been part of this conspiracy and nearly ruined [[Rome]] in their pursuit of power, until they were mysteriously [[Liberation of Rome|eradicated]] by a [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|secret organization]].<ref name="The Path He Walks">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Path He Walks]]</ref>


Continuing on with the letter, Fróis told Yasuke that it was addressed to [[Duarte de Melo]], a name Yasuke knew all too well. Fróis then led Yasuke to the name [[Kimura Kei]], a samurai gathering warriors in [[Kii]] on the orders of [[Nuno Caro]]. When questioned about Caro and the reveal that Yasuke had used to work for him before his association with the Jesuits, Fróis recalled how they had rescued him at sea holding onto a piece of driftwood. Fróis then tried to probe Yasuke for answers about his past though he was hardly forthcoming with his answers. With that, Fróis gave Yasuke a final surmising that de Melo and Caro were part of the Templar Order. Yasuke announced his plan to track them down by finding Kimura Kei first, and left after bidding Fróis farewell.<ref name="The Path He Walks"/>
Continuing on with the letter, Fróis told Yasuke that it was addressed to [[Duarte de Melo]], a name Yasuke knew all too well. Fróis then led Yasuke to the name [[Kimura Kei]], a samurai gathering warriors in [[Kii]] on the orders of [[Nuno Caro]]. After Yasuke revealed that he had worked for Caro prior to entering the Jesuits' service, Fróis recalled how they had found him at sea holding onto a piece of driftwood. He then mentioned that Yasuke had never told the Jesuits how he had ended up in that situation, to which the latter insisted that it was better if his past stayed a mystery.<ref name="The Path He Walks"/>
 
Fróis, understanding, did not probe Yasuke for answers any further and turned his attention back to the letter. Surmising that both de Melo and Caro were part of the Templar Order, Yasuke declared his intentions to track down the latter by finding Kimura Kei first, and left after bidding Fróis farewell.<ref name="The Path He Walks"/>


===Compiling his treatise===
===Compiling his treatise===
Sometime later, Fróis was met again by Yasuke this time in [[Ōmi]], and introduced his ally [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], who respectfully asked Fróis his mission. After giving a satisfying answer that he was there to provide medicine and teaching, Fróis revealed to the duo that in his time there he had also been working on a treatise about the land for other foreigners, although his notes had gone missing. After having his notes recovered and quoting an entry for Naoe, Fróis bade Naoe to meet him in [[Ōtsu]] to witness a baptism.<ref name="Works of Luis Frois">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – The Works of Luis Frois</ref>
Sometime later, Fróis was met again by Yasuke, this time in [[Ōmi]], and was introduced to his ally [[Fujibayashi Naoe]], who respectfully asked Fróis about his mission. After giving a satisfying answer that he was there to provide medicine and teaching, Fróis revealed to the pair that, during his time in Japan, he had been working on a treatise about the land for other foreigners, although his notes had recently gone missing. After Naoe and Yasuke recovered the notes, Fróis quoted an entry for the former and bade the pair to meet him in [[Ōtsu]] to witness a baptism.<ref name="Works of Luis Frois">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Works of Luis Frois]]</ref>


The two then met with Fróis in Ōtsu as the Jesuit prepared for the baptism of Lady Satoko. Though threats against Lady Satoko's life posed a risk to the baptism, Fróis asked that her safety be assured. After an investigation it was found that the baptism party was to be ambushed after the ceremony.<ref name="The Baptism">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – The Baptism</ref> However, the baptism party left Ōtsu before either Yasuke or Naoe could catch up to them. A ''[[rōnin]]'' attack was repelled along the route with Fróis visibly shaken in the aftermath, though resolute in his faith. Once calm, he invited Yasuke for tea at [[Azuchi Castle|Azuchi]] mission.<ref name="The Threat">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – The Threat</ref>
In Ōtsu, Naoe and Yasuke met with Fróis as the priest prepared for the baptism of Lady [[Satoko]]. Due to threats against Lady Satoko's life, Fróis asked the pair to make sure the baptism could proceed safely. After an investigation, Naoe and Yasuke discovered that the baptism party was to be ambushed after the ceremony.<ref name="The Baptism">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Baptism]]</ref> However, the baptism party left Ōtsu before either Yasuke or Naoe could catch up to them. A ''[[rōnin]]'' attack was repelled along the route, which left Fróis visibly shaken yet ever-resolute in his faith. After calming down, he invited Yasuke and Naoe to visit the Jesuit mission in [[Azuchi Castle|Azuchi]].<ref name="The Threat">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Threat]]</ref>


Meeting Yasuke in the [[Merchants' Quarters]] of Ōmi, he relished in being able to talk about his writings. He retold sections he'd written on dancing, child rearing, and poetry. He later gave Yasuke a solemn thought of his notes on Japan being used for misdeeds, and then a prayer for good fortune.<ref name="The Mission">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – The Mission</ref>
Meeting the pair in the [[Merchants' Quarters]] of Ōmi, Fróis relished being able to talk about his writings. He retold sections he had written on dancing, child rearing, and poetry. Before parting ways, he gave Yasuke and Naoe a solemn thought of his notes on Japan being used for misdeeds, and then a prayer for good fortune.<ref name="The Mission">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Mission]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 17:20, 28 May 2025

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Luís Fróis (1532 – 1597) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and missionary who was the Jesuits' historian during their mission in Japan. During the mission, Fróis sent lengthy reports about the country detailing the Jesuits' actions, Japan's internal politics, and the situation of local Christian communities.[1]

Biography

Early expedition to Japan

Though his superiors considered his writing too extensive, he continued sending annual reports of over 100 pages. Fróis, like fellow Jesuit Gaspar Vilela, adopted many Japanese customs to better integrate himself in the society he attempted to convert to Christianity. This effort was not seen kindly by the appointed heads of the Japan sector, Francisco Cabral and Gaspar Coelho, who were in favor of maintaining their European habits. Being open to a new culture, Fróis managed to ingratiate himself to Oda Nobunaga, who once invited him to visit Gifu Castle.[1]

Seeking passage from Nobunaga

On 8 March 1581, Fróis was part of an envoy led by Alessandro Valignano in Kyoto to meet with Nobunaga and seek free movement for the priests in Japan. Accompanied by their bodyguard Diogo, the envoy met with Nobunaga's general Akechi Mitsuhide and followed him to the meeting place at Honnō-ji, where they met Lady Nene, the wife of Nobunaga's general Hashiba Hideyoshi, and Mori Ranmaru, Nobunaga's closest retainer.[2]

Fróis, Alessandro, and Diogo meeting with Oda Nobunaga

During the meeting with Nobunaga, Fróis remained silent while Valignano did most of the talking. He also bore witness to Nobunaga taking interest in Diogo due to his skin color, stature, and intelligence. Fróis, Valignano, and the rest of the retainers were then asked to leave the room so that Nobunaga could speak to Diogo alone. The Jesuits would return a short while later and were asked by Nobunaga to relinquish Diogo from their service and into his own.[2]

Reuniting with Yasuke

By September 1581, Diogo had spent over six months in Oda Nobunaga's service, during which time he became known as Yasuke.[3] Fróis briefly passed Yasuke on horseback while leaving the Oda castle and gave him a nod, acknowledging him as a samurai, before continuing on his way.[4]

By mid-1582, Fróis had relocated to the Jesuit Residences in Kyoto. It was here that he was reunited with Yasuke, who needed help translating a letter he could not fully understand. Fróis read the letter's contents and revealed that it was an oath to the Templar Order. At Yasuke's shock that Fróis knew of the Order, the priest revealed that he had heard much about them during his time in Italy before working for Valignano. The Pope and three great houses, including the House of Borgia, had been part of this conspiracy and nearly ruined Rome in their pursuit of power, until they were mysteriously eradicated by a secret organization.[5]

Continuing on with the letter, Fróis told Yasuke that it was addressed to Duarte de Melo, a name Yasuke knew all too well. Fróis then led Yasuke to the name Kimura Kei, a samurai gathering warriors in Kii on the orders of Nuno Caro. After Yasuke revealed that he had worked for Caro prior to entering the Jesuits' service, Fróis recalled how they had found him at sea holding onto a piece of driftwood. He then mentioned that Yasuke had never told the Jesuits how he had ended up in that situation, to which the latter insisted that it was better if his past stayed a mystery.[5]

Fróis, understanding, did not probe Yasuke for answers any further and turned his attention back to the letter. Surmising that both de Melo and Caro were part of the Templar Order, Yasuke declared his intentions to track down the latter by finding Kimura Kei first, and left after bidding Fróis farewell.[5]

Compiling his treatise

Sometime later, Fróis was met again by Yasuke, this time in Ōmi, and was introduced to his ally Fujibayashi Naoe, who respectfully asked Fróis about his mission. After giving a satisfying answer that he was there to provide medicine and teaching, Fróis revealed to the pair that, during his time in Japan, he had been working on a treatise about the land for other foreigners, although his notes had recently gone missing. After Naoe and Yasuke recovered the notes, Fróis quoted an entry for the former and bade the pair to meet him in Ōtsu to witness a baptism.[6]

In Ōtsu, Naoe and Yasuke met with Fróis as the priest prepared for the baptism of Lady Satoko. Due to threats against Lady Satoko's life, Fróis asked the pair to make sure the baptism could proceed safely. After an investigation, Naoe and Yasuke discovered that the baptism party was to be ambushed after the ceremony.[7] However, the baptism party left Ōtsu before either Yasuke or Naoe could catch up to them. A rōnin attack was repelled along the route, which left Fróis visibly shaken yet ever-resolute in his faith. After calming down, he invited Yasuke and Naoe to visit the Jesuit mission in Azuchi.[8]

Meeting the pair in the Merchants' Quarters of Ōmi, Fróis relished being able to talk about his writings. He retold sections he had written on dancing, child rearing, and poetry. Before parting ways, he gave Yasuke and Naoe a solemn thought of his notes on Japan being used for misdeeds, and then a prayer for good fortune.[9]

Gallery

  • Fróis, Alessandro Valignano, and Diogo meeting Akechi Mitsuhide
    Fróis, Alessandro Valignano, and Diogo meeting Akechi Mitsuhide

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Echoes of History – Shadows – Portuguese Missionaries in Japan
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Lord's Favor
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Nobutsuna Sensei
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Lords of Azuchi
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Path He Walks
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Works of Luis Frois
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Baptism
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Threat
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Mission

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