Jean de Metz
Jean de Metz, also known as Jean de Nouillonpont, (born c. 1398) was a French nobleman and Assassin active during the Hundred Years' War. He was a companion of the French hero and Catholic saint Jeanne d'Arc and was responsible for training the maiden and her step-cousin Gabriel Laxart.
Biography
Meeting Jeanne d'Arc
De Metz was the squire of Vaucouleurs' captain Robert de Baudricourt. On 7 January 1429, he heard about a young woman seeking an audience with his lord for permission to travel to Chinon to see the Dauphin. Curious, he decided to meet the maiden, Jeanne d'Arc, and her companion Gabriel Laxart. Knowing the dangers of travels, especially by women, during times of war, he discourage Jeanne's request for a journey to Chinon. As Jeanne's determination released her precursor abilities to persuade people with her radiance, de Metz, who could see with his Eagle Vision, realized that Jeanne was the maiden of prophecy. Realizing her role in the Hundred Years' War and the Assassin-Templar War, he bent his knee and swore to protect her.[1]
De Metz was present when Jeanne got her audience with his lord. After she was given permission to travel to Chinon, de Metz, Gabriel, and other squire Bertrand de Poulengy accompanied her. On 22 February, preparing for the journey to Chinon, de Metz suggested to Jeanne that she cut her hair and dress like a man for her own safety. De Metz then departed Vaucouleurs with Jeanne and her entourage. During their nights camping outside, de Metz calmed Gabriel who was angered by some of the men's snide comments regarding Jeanne. Eleven days later after leaving Vaucouleurs, on their way to Chinon the group stopped at the French-occupied village of Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois for lodging.[2]
On 6 March in Chinon, Jeanne finally got her audience with Charles VII the rightful king of France. De Metz witnessed Jeanne seek out the king in a busy crowd using her gift.[3]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Chapter 5
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Chapter 7
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Chapter 9