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The Roi des Thunes would later recruit the former tax assessor [[Aloys la Touche]] as his enforcer, recognizing his cruelty and economic acumen. 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. | The Roi des Thunes would later recruit the former tax assessor [[Aloys la Touche]] as his enforcer, recognizing his cruelty and economic acumen. 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. | ||
However, the [[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. | However, the [[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 on de la Serre, and was later presented with an opportunity to carry it out by the Templar [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]], who was secretly participating in a coup d'etat within the Order, led by [[François-Thomas Germain]]. | The Roi des Thunes vowed revenge on de la Serre, and was later presented with an opportunity to carry it out by the Templar [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]], who was secretly participating in a coup d'etat within the Order, led by [[François-Thomas Germain]]. | ||
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However, de la Serre managed to fight Sivert off, wounding the latter's face. Nonetheless, the Roi des Thunes snuck up from behind and struck de la Serre with a poisoned pin crafted by Germain, killing de la Serre in moments. | However, de la Serre managed to fight Sivert off, wounding the latter's face. Nonetheless, the Roi des Thunes snuck up from behind and struck de la Serre with a poisoned pin crafted by Germain, killing de la Serre in moments. | ||
As the two Templars made their escape, Sivert called out the [[guards]] and framed [[Arno Dorian]], who had witnessed the murder of his adoptive father. Around 1791, three Assassins were sent to locate the Roi des Thunes and his agents. However, two of them returned with no leads, while the third who was an apprentice of Guillaume Beylier was killed by the Templar. | As the two Templars made their escape, Sivert called out the [[guards]] and framed [[Arno Dorian]], who had witnessed the murder of his adoptive father. Around 1791, three Assassins were sent to locate the Roi des Thunes and his agents. However, two of them returned with no leads, while the third, who was an [[Apprentices|apprentice]] of [[Guillaume Beylier]], was killed by the Templar. | ||
Arno eventually found the Roi des Thunes with the help of the [[Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade|Marquis de Sade]], 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 too soon. | Arno eventually found the Roi des Thunes with the help of the [[Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade|Marquis de Sade]], 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 too soon. | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 24 August 2015
- "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.[src]
Le Roi des Thunes (English: The King of Beggars; unknown – 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.
The Roi des Thunes would later recruit the former tax assessor Aloys la Touche as his enforcer, recognizing his cruelty and economic acumen. 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.
However, the 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 on de la Serre, and was later presented with an opportunity to carry it out by the Templar Charles Gabriel Sivert, who was secretly participating in a coup d'etat within the Order, led by François-Thomas Germain.
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.
However, de la Serre managed to fight Sivert off, wounding the latter's face. Nonetheless, the Roi des Thunes snuck up from behind and struck de la Serre with a poisoned pin crafted by Germain, killing de la Serre in moments.
As the two Templars made their escape, Sivert called out the guards and framed Arno Dorian, who had witnessed the murder of his adoptive father. Around 1791, three Assassins were sent to locate the Roi des Thunes and his agents. However, two of them returned with no leads, while the third, who was an apprentice of Guillaume Beylier, was killed by the Templar.
Arno eventually found the Roi des Thunes with the help of the Marquis de Sade, 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 too soon.
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. After the Roi des Thunes' death, the Marquis de Sade quickly took over his position.
Gallery
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Concept art of the Roi des Thunes
Reference