Deorsa

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Deorsa (died 1297) was the master-spy of the Scottish Assassins during the early stages of the First War of Scottish Independence.

Biography

Early life

Not much is known about Deorsa's past, other that he almost failed his first kill due to a mistake. He nevertheless carried it effectively.

Time in Dalkeith

In late-April 1296, Deorsa arrived at a tavern in Dalkeith to meet the Norwegian mercenary Sören to retrieve the Child of Fal Fillan after Sören had been hired by Deorsa and the Brotherhood to bring him and his twin sister Ailéas into their fold. Shortly after arriving at Dalkeith, Deorsa got into the nerves of Sören, as the latter hadn't informed him of the presence of Cornavii and the Lann Fala, who were after the boy. After meeting Fillan, Deorsa informed Sören that since James of Crannach couldn't come to pick up Fillan, the mercenary and his group would have to directly deliver Fillan to the headquarters of the Brotherhood at Scone, much to Sören's chagrin. After promising to double his reward for delivering the boy, Sören relented and promised to deliver Fillan to Scone. Cheerful, Deorsa departed with the intention to scatter false leads across the region so as to prevent the group from being followed further.

For the following weeks, Deorsa would continue to appear across Dalkeith, often being busy or investigating on the Brotherhood's behalf. In those weeks, Deorsa warned Sören that the English Army had set up a camp not far from Dalkeith, which inspired Sören to conduct a raid on the camp so as to slow the English. For the raiding party, Sören selected Kyle Macdougall, Edan and Fillan, which angered Deorsa, as he believed the boy wasn't ready for something like that. In the weeks before the raid, he tried to dissuade Sören from bringing Fillan along, making one final attempt just moments before the raid, however, Sören was adamant and, having realised he wasn't going to convince him, he let him leave with the group.

On 1 May 1296, Deorsa encountered Fillan after the raid and congratulated him after his first successful kill, telling him that he was progressing nicely and that in some Gaelic cultures it was considered a rite of passage for becoming a man. When Fillan admitted that Sören helped him with the kill, Deorsa told him that that was nothing to be ashamed of, telling Fillan about the first kill he had to make in his youth. When Fillan asked Deorsa what the Bortherhood wanted from him, Deorsa advised him to be more quiet about the subject and that not even he knew what the Brotherhood wanted woth him. He then advised him to enjoy Bealltainn, but also to get away from his mercenary friends as soon as possible, much to Fillan's disgust.

Arrival at Scone

Several weeks after Bealltainn, Deorsa encountered Fillan again when he arrived to Scone Abbey. He greeted him in a freindly way and then proceeded to question Fillan about his current state, as Deorsa had heard that he had killed a man in Leith, which Fillan confirmed. After telling Fillan information about Cornavii and that killing that man was unwise, Deorsa was driven away by fellow Assassin William Wallace, who sent him to verify they had all the information they needed.

Later that evening, Deorsa, along with William, Amy Comyn, and abbot Thomas of Balmerino answered all of Fillan's boiling questions, form his link to the Bortherhood to the massacre of his clan, after telling the boy that he could choose to join the Brotherhood, Deorsa commented that they distasted extortion and would not force him to join them. As such, William stated that there would be another meeting tomorrow and that Fillan had until the to decided whether to join the Brotherhood or not.

On the following day, Fillan announced his intention to join the Brotherhood, to which every council member nodded in agreement. However, when Thomas decided that Sören would be the one to train the boy in the ways of the Assassins, Deorsa was furious, declaring that Sören was no longer part of the Brotherhood and that his journey with the boy proved that Fillan would be in danger. Thomas, however, did not back down and everyone except Deorsa agreed to let Fillan train with Sören to join the Brotherhood.

Personality and traits

Deorsa was described as being an imposing man, being just as tall as Sören, with a black robe and hood that covered much of his body. The robe was embroidered with markings that indicated he was an important man. He was described as having big, wide eyes.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children (first appearance)