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- "In the service of humanity! In Work, the purpose for which you were created. We were created! The highest purpose."
- ―Madeleine's final words to Aveline, explaining the divine purpose for humanity's creation.[src]
Madeleine de L'Isle (1732 - 1777) was the head of the Templar Order in Louisiana, operating under the alias of the "Company Man".
In 1752 she became the wife of a wealthy French merchant, Philippe Olivier de Grandpré, and the stepmother of Aveline de Grandpré.
Biography
Marriage to Philippe
In order to benefit her own family's business, Madeleine married Philippe Olivier de Grandpré in 1752. Unknown to Philippe, however, Madeleine also used the marriage to conceal her Templar goals and her identity as the "Company Man". After noticing the special talents displayed by her stepdaughter Aveline, Madeleine saw her as a perfect candidate for membership in the Templar Order, and began grooming her for induction.
Manipulating Aveline
In 1757, Madeleine arranged for Aveline's mother Jeanne to be transported south to Mexico, allowing her to raise Aveline as her own. After discovering that Aveline had joined the Assassins, Madeleine used her stepdaughter's relationship with the Assassins' mentor Agaté to uncover information relating to the Brotherhood's activities. This helped Madeleine secure the leadership of the Templar Order in Louisiana.
Chichen Itza
In 1764, Madeleine discovered proof that a First Civilization artifact was located in Chichen Itza, and devised a plan to divert slaves and vagrants from Louisiana and the Caribbean to a work camp in Chichen Itza to excavate these artifacts. She gave control of the operation to her right hand man, Rafael Joaquín de Ferrer.
Death
In 1777, after Madeleine's husband Philippe discovered her true identity and the interference of the Templars in his business, she poisoned him. Following this, Aveline finally discovered that the "Company Man", the person she had been searching for, was, in fact, Madeleine. Aveline confronted her stepmother in their mansion, who told her that she genuinely cared for Aveline and attempted to persuade her to join the Templars.
Aveline agreed, and Madeleine inducted her into the Templar Order inside Saint Louis Cathedral. Aveline then handed Madeleine the Prophecy Disk, the artifact she had recovered from Chichen Itza. However, Madeleine soon grew frustrated as the artifact failed to work as she'd intended it to, allowing Aveline to strike, as her induction was merely a ploy to eradicate the Templar Order from within.
Aveline eliminated all the Templars present and confronted Madeleine, who asked her why she had done what she had. Aveline responded by blaming Madeleine for having secretly killed her father with poision, enslaved her mother and attempted to force Aveline into the Templar Order. Madeleine insisted that it was for the benefit of humanity, but Aveline refused to serve her and assassinated Madeleine.
Characteristics and personality
Madeleine was an intelligent person, possessing a keen intellect and a sharp sense for business. She spoke cautiously, careful not reveal herself through her actions or words. She was also especially skilled at manipulation, being able to control those around her in order to achieve her goals, in particular her stepdaughter Aveline, who she had secretly manipulated to groom her for induction into the Templar Order.
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