Varius
Varius was an American Assassin active in New York City during the American Civil War. Like his father before him, Varius was the only Assassin operating in the city, the Mentor having decided that a lone undercover agent was the more efficient way to thwart the Templar Order's plans.[1]
In 1863, as tensions were on the rise, Varius was instructed to steal a Dagger of Eden hidden in the Aztec Club and deliver it to General Ulysses S. Grant. At first, Varius successfully recovered the Piece of Eden, but was later hunted by Cudgel Cormac, who seriously injured him and nearly got hold of the artifact. However, thanks to Varius' new recruit, the gifted Eliza, the dagger managed to reach General Grant.[1]
Varius was an ancestor of Owen Meyers, a 21st-century teenager who became involved in the Assassin-Templar War.[1]
Biography
Early Life
Varius was trained by his Assassin father to become an Assassin and safeguard the freedom of the human race. He was taught the history of the Assassin Brotherhood and their age-old conflict with the Templar Order.[1]
American Civil War
Varius was an active Assassin during the American Civil War and the only Assassin stationed in New York City. In July 1863, as tensions in the city rose due to Templar influence over the city's gangs, a planned riot was set to break out. The chaos would cause widespread destruction, granting the Templars the opportunity to rebuild the city in their image. As there was nothing he could do to prevent the riots, his Assassin Mentor instructed him instead to obtain a Piece of Eden stored inside the Aztec Club House and deliver it to General Ulysses S. Grant.[1]
After equipping his Assassin gear, Varius made his way to the Club House, traveling across the city's rooftops. Out of precaution, he scanned the building with his Eagle Vision, detecting a faint vibration of the Piece of Eden. Upon seeing the Piece of Eden, he wrapped the dagger formed artefact in a blanket to take it safely outside with him. However, he was intercepted by the Assassin Hunter Cudgel Cormac, who stunned him using his rifle and let him live with the shame of being defeated.[1]
He was later found by Eliza, a servant girl working for William M. Tweed, who brought him to safety. She revealed that she was somewhat aware of his identity after discovering and reading a letter discussing the riots and Cudgel's involvement. She also mentioned that she had been able to find Varius by following a "golden glow", a skill she had possessed since childhood. Varius recognized this and correctly deduced that she had Eagle Vision. Seeing her potential, he decided to take her under his wing while continuing his search for Cudgel.[1]
Later that same day, Varius encountered Cudgel again. During their fight, Cudgel used the Piece of Eden, disorienting Varius and paralyzing him before stabbing him. As Cudgel walked away, leaving the Assassin for dead, Eliza took his rifle and shot him, stunning him and knocking him to the ground. She blamed Cudgel for her father’s death and placed a dagger at his throat but ultimately decided against killing him. Instead, she vowed to join the Assassin Order, stating that their fight was not over yet.[1]
Varius was later taken to a hospital, where doctors treated him alongside the many wounded and refugees from the Draft Riots.[1]
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Concept art by Studio Lounak
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