George Monro
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- "I am not a rich man, Master Comac... Money is a means to an end, not an end in and of itself."
- ―George Monro, 1756.
George Monro (1700 – 1757) was a Colonel in the British Army during the Seven Years' War, and a member of the British and Colonial Rites of the Templar Order.
Biography
Working with Shay Cormac
In 1755, Monro had his men rescue the Assassin Shay Cormac, after he had left the Brotherhood. He was subsequently taken to the home of Barry and Cassidy Finnegan. After Shay managed to oust an Assassin-allied gang from their headquarters in New York City, Monro recognized Shay's potential and was convinced he would excel above all others within the Templar Order, so much so that he even told the Grand Master Haytham Kenway such.
In 1757, Monro was assigned to work in Fort William Henry, as an alliance between the French Army and the natives threatened the security of the fort. During the siege, Monro was forced to surrender due to lack of reinforcements. However, the natives did not honor the surrender and ambushed Monro and the remaining British troops. With the timely arrival of Shay, Monro and his men fought off the natives and gang members, heading for the safety of the Morrigan afterward.
As the ship cast off, the Assassin Kesegowaase appeared on shore, enraged that Shay had survived and allied himself with the Templars. Before the Assassin could leap onto the Morrigan's deck, the crew threw a barrel of gunpowder onto the dock, where it exploded and scarred Kesegowaase's face.
Death
On 3 November 1757, Albany was under attack by the Assassins, led again by Kesegowaase. On the behest of Shay, Monro headed for safety with the Voynich manuscript in his possession. However, Monro was fatally wounded by Liam O'Brien, who took the manuscript and left Monro to die in a burning house.
Shay managed to carry Monro out of the house, but could not save the dying colonel from his wounds. Before succumbing to his wounds, Monro passed his Templar ring to Shay, which he would go on to wear throughout his life, upon his induction into the Templar Order.
Personality and characteristics
Monro was a gentle and dutiful man, with an utmost belief in the Templar cause. He saw himself as a benevolent protector of the citizens of the colonies through his service in the British Army, rather than someone who would lord over and govern them. Monro also strived toward improving the colonists' lives through urban renewal, suggesting a similar course of action to Shay shortly after their meeting.
Despite Shay's prior affiliation with the Assassins, Monro saw past it, treating Shay with compassion and expressing faith in his abilities, while also praising his accomplishments and dedication to the Templar cause. Shay in turn, saw Monro as an honest and honorable man, and held him in high regard. This mutual respect and camaraderie ultimately led to Shay's acceptance of Templar ideology and his induction into their ranks.
Trivia
- During his induction into the Templar Order, Shay was presented with a pair of uniform cuffs and a sash identical to those worn by Monro, which he would incorporate into his own outfit later on.
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