Esquieu de Floyrac

Esquieu de Floyrac de Béziers was a French who was instrumental in the downfall of the Knights Templar.
==Biography==
Floyrac was originally a prior of a convent in . At some point, he was imprisoned along with a renegade Templar. Over time, the Templar and Floyrac confided in each other, and the Templar told Floyrac of his Order's many supposed misdeeds and vices.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Esquieu de Floyrac In order to lessen his punishment, Floyrac allied himself with King Philip IV of France, and plotted with him to bring down the Order.Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay
In the early hours of 13 October 1307, Floyrac led a group of Assassins disguised as Flemish mercenariesAssassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307 towards the gates of the Temple in Paris. The Templar at the gate refused to let Floyrac in, reminding him that he was not welcome there. After showing him Philip's arrest warrant, the Templar reluctantly opened the gate, only to be killed by Floyrac.
Afterwards, the Assassins emerged, and Floyrac led them in battle against the Templars, proving successful in capturing Grand Master Jacques de Molay.
==Gallery==
ACU Floyrac Talking.png|Floyrac speaking to a Templar guard
Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 1.png|Floyrac showing the King's warrant to the Templar
Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 2.png|Floyrac with the disguised Assassins lying in wait
Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 3.png|Floyrac killing the gate guard
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Unity
==References==
Category:Individuals
Category:French people
Category:Monks
Category:Benedictines
Category:Assassin allies
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