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Küpeyakwüskonam (born 1674), also known as Küpeyak for short, was a Mōsonī-born member of the Néhinaw and an ally of the Assassins. Serving as a warrior for his village, Küpeyakwüskonam participated in the Iroquois Wars to ensure the safety of his village amidst the conflict. Encountering the Assassins Ramona Lucia and Louis Chaput, he learned of a greater plot that threatened his village and everything he cared about.
Küpeyakwüskonam was a descendant of the Viking Hidden One Ari Einarrson and an ancestor of the 21st century Assassin Horatio Pierce through the maternal line.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Küpeyakwüskonam was born and raised in a band on a plot of land called Nîpîy, located in what would become known as the Algoma District, Northeastern Ontario by his warrior parents. His band were neighbours and close allies with another band of Mōsonī, whom would regularly come together to socialise and hunt. A member of this neighbouring band was Sâkowêw, one of his best friends and his crush. Küpeyakwüskonam was also inseparable from his older cousin, Macquettoquet, whom he admired and respected.
Küpeyakwüskonam witnessing the attack on his band.
In 1683, at the age of nine, Küpeyakwüskonam, Macquettoquet and Sâkowêw would have their first encounter with French soldiers. They were physically assaulted by the armed men who were in search for their bands, believing them to members of the Iroquois as hostilities had resumed between the two groups. The French soldiers located their band, bringing the three back and attacking their home soon after.
In the attack, Küpeyakwüskonam witnessed the death of many of his kinsman, including his mother. Moments from being killed himself, he was rescued by his father Mahikan before being placed somewhere out of harm's way. Küpeyakwüskonam's exposure to death, and the attack on his tribe would instill a fierce resentment and mistrust of all outsiders from that day forward, becoming hellbent of ridding his land of them.
Following the attack on their band, Mahikan began training Küpeyakwüskonam in the vital skills needed to become a hunter for their band. However, it was also to be utilised for Küpeyakwüskonam to defend himself if they were ever attacked again. Mahikan also taught him the French language and forms of European tactics and weaponry in order to better understand his enemy. During this time, Sâkowêw's band merged with his in order to strengthening themselves in case of another attack by the French or Iroquois.
Fighting Back[]
Leaving home[]
- "I was not sure as to how I would achieve my goal. But I had a burning determination to rid my home of the Colonists and in turn, protect my people."
- ―Küpeyakwüskonam on his new path
Küpeyakwüskonam at 19, prior to leaving his band
In 1693, Küpeyakwüskonam, now 19, had grown restless at the continued European expansion through their land, as well as the current war that raged on between the other tribes. Worried that both events would effect the sanctity of his band, he desired to go off and push back against these threats.
Returning to his band following a hunt alongside Macquettoquet. Upon returning, he notices the chemistry and stolen glances between Macquettoquet and Sâkowêw which stokes the hunter's jealousy. Returning to his wigwam in frustration, he is found by Mahikan who had also noticed the interaction between Macquettoquet and Sâkowêw, offering to spar to ease his mind.
Following their full contact sparring match, Mahikan confessed to Küpeyakwüskonam that he was aware of his son's restlessness. Admitting it was time he knew the truth, he led Küpeyakwüskonam back to their wigwam and presented two blades made from European steel. Küpeyakwüskonam then learns from his father the reason as to why Mahikan had such knowledge of the French. Years before his birth, Mahikan revealed that he hailed from the Iroquois and fought against the French, learning their language, tactics, and how to use European weaponry - having fought with muskets from time to time. Eventually, he grew disillusioned with the Iroquois' reasoning for war and deserted his people, which led him to joining their band and meeting Küpeyakwüskonam's mother.
Acknowledging that Küpeyakwüskonam, Mahikan also reveals that he had been granted leave by the council. Skeptical, Küpeyakwüskonam is aware that it isn't that simple and questions why they allowed it. Impressed by his son's intuition, Mahikan reluctantly reveals that before Küpeyakwüskonam's birth, when he fought for the Iroquois, he retrieved a mysterious ball off of a dead general wearing a necklace with a cross. Upon touching the ball, he was taken into the spirit world and spoke with the Iroquois creator god Hahgwehidiyu - who foretold of Küpeyakwüskonam's destiny and how his actions will affect the course of the future and their land.
Believing it to be the will of the gods, Mahikan and the other council members were willing to let him leave the band. Taking the two blades gifted to him by his father, Küpeyakwüskonam bids the members of his band farewell, saying goodbye to Sâkowêw and promising to return home safe.
Hunt for Canaqueese and encountering the Assassins[]
- "I spent some months purging camps of French soldiers, however, it was futile. More would only serve to replace them. I needed to eradicate their leaders."
- ―Küpeyakwüskonam in 1694
Over the course of a few months, in early 1694 Küpeyakwüskonam learns of the Mohawk war chief Canaqueese and his role as a mediator. Viewing him as a risk and contributor to the continued European expansion in their land, Küpeyakwüskonam aims to kill him once tracked down. Tracking Canaqueese to a Franch camp in the Musoka region. During nightfall, Küpeyakwüskonam attacks the camp and succeeds in killing them all, discovering that Canaqueese had turned against his people and actively fought against the Onödowáʼga. He also learns that Canaqueese is headed to one of the Onödowáʼga villages near Lake Ontario.. Before setting out, Küpeyakwüskonam remains behind and camps out until morning.
The next day, before leaving Küpeyakwüskonam hears horses making their way toward the camp. Planning to kill them, Küpeyakwüskonam hides in a treetop and waits to ambush. Witnessing a conversation between two Assassins, Louis Chaput and Ramona Lucia, he then decides to attack by pouncing on Louis and pinning him to the ground with his blade close to his throat. Ramona draws her flintlock pistol at Küpeyakwüskonam, however Louis remarks on how he is impressed with Küpeyakwüskonam being able to get the drop on him.
Louis, however, manages to slip through Küpeyakwüskonam's grasp and the trio enter a standoff. Küpeyakwüskonam questions why they are in search of the War Chief and what business they have with the French. Surprised at his ability to speak French, Louis introduces Ramona and himself and asks if he was the one who killed all the soldiers in the camp which Küpeyakwüskonam confirms. Louis then asks what it is that Küpeyakwüskonam wants with Canaqueese with the warrior outright confirming his aim to kill him, much to Ramona's disapproval, Louis then reveals his goal to Küpeyakwüskonam. The Assassin proposes that the three work together to accomplish their common goal, with Ramona hastily brandishing her hidden blade and offering to kill him instead.
Küpeyakwüskonam declines initially, expressing his mistrust of outsiders but Louis manages to convince him, revealing that he and Ramona were hunting down the men that threatened the sanctity of his land. Reluctantly, Küpeyakwüskonam agrees to aid them but only until they locate and kill Canqueese.
Working with the Assassins[]
- "The Frenchman and woman, Louis and Ramona, we have... agreed to unite for the time being as we share similar goals. I do not know why they hunt Canaqueese and I do not trust them, however, father always told me that a warrior must always take advantage of the situation they had been dealt with."
- ―Küpeyakwüskonam on his alliance with the Assassins
A few days after the encounter between Küpeyakwüskonam and the Assassins. The tension between the three were critically high, Louis requested to learn Küpeyakwüskonam's name which he refused to give. Meanwhile, Ramona herself was mistrustful of Küpeyakwüskonam, unsure of whether he was a member of the Iroquois that fought against the French and other tribes. The two would bicker or outright insult each other during most of this time, leaving Louis to have to play mediator.
While on horseback on their way to the Lake Ontario area, Küpeyakwüskonam recollects the hidden blade Ramona brandished. Cursious, he directly asks her what the weapon was and how she was able to conceal it under her wrist. Ramona is coy with information, criticising the fact that Küpeyakwüskonam feels fine with asking her the complexities of her weapon but refuses to give up any information about his self. Louis reprimands Ramona, stating that they are the outsiders in his land, he owes them nothing and that it is his trust that they need to earn. Louis then goes on to reveal the mechanics and complexities of the hidden blade to Küpeyakwüskonam. Impressed, Küpeyakwüskonam compliments the two Assassins on their advanced technology.
Coming upon a small town in the countryside, the trio separate to search for leads on whether Chief Canaqueese passed through the area, or where he was headed. Louis suggests Küpeyakwüskonam head to a tavern alongside Ramona, meanwhile Louis himself will ask around town. Initially, Küpeyakwüskonam refuses to take directions from the older Assassin, however Ramona informs him that its the best place to gather information. Reluctantly, Küpeyakwüskonam agrees to go to the tavern with Ramona. He is visibly uncomfortable being in a European settlement for the first time, mesmerised and confused by its architecture. Ramona asks what's wrong but Küpeyakwüskonam refuses to disclose his feelings, much to her annoyance.
The two enter the tavern and begin asking around, however Küpeyakwüskonam is met with resistance due to his indigenous heritage and the mistrust from both parties. Ramona questions the bartender, asking if she'd seen a native man accompanied by French soldiers. The bartender confirms this, revealing that Canaqueese holed up at the inn for the night and then headed east that morning. Meanwhile, Küpeyakwüskonam overhears French soldiers discussing a recent raid on a Seneca village, reminding him of their careless attack on his own home. Küpeyakwüskonam immediately confronted the men, leading to a bar brawl between Küpeyakwüskonam and the French soldiers, with Ramona begrudgingly getting involved.
Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona are promptly kicked out of the tavern, and the two engage in an argument of their own because of his recklessness. Louis reunites with the two, forcing them to stop and heed what information Louis had come back with. Ramona reveals that Canaqueese was headed east, lining up with the information Louis found. The three then made their way east on horseback.
As they travelled further east, they saw a smoke trail in the distance and quickly made their way toward it. They discovered that the raid on the village had already begun, compelled by his empathy Küpeyakwüskonam split away from the others and tried to help the villagers in need. Meanwhile, Ramona and Louis took down the French soldiers and locate Canaqueese amidst the chaos. However, the two encounter another Templar, a French commander by the name of Stéphane D’aureville. Noticing his Templar brand, Ramona and Louis give chase.
As Küpeyakwüskonam helps the villagers and kills the French soldiers, he locates Chief Canaqueese. Küpeyakwüskonam confronts him, calling him out as a traitor and the two engage in a duel. During this duel, Küpeyakwüskonam learns of the existence of the Templars when he questions Canaqueese on turning on his own kind. Revealing that his goal is peace, and that he wants the other tibes and the colonists to co-exist in peace, Küpeyakwüskonam reminds him of the devastation that is being caused right now, and of the attack of his own home and his mother's death, declaring the chance for co-existence was gone. Canaqueese then expresses his belief that the raids were a small price to pay for long lasting peace, stating that their own people were not perfect, reminding him of the Iroquois massacre of other tribes.
Küpeyakwüskonam manages to fatally impale Canaqueese with a musket picked up from the body of a dead soldier, before shooting him. Canaqueese uses his last moments, confessing he only wanted what was best for everyone. Küpeyakwüskonam asks why even attack this village, Canaqueese reveals that the village had information on a Precursor artifact, an 'Eden Engine' and that D'aureville will carry out their work to create a new world before finally dying.
Hunting the Eden Engine[]
Search for D'aureville[]
- "Ramona has told me of the Assassins and Templars, of their war, and the Assassins goal of achieving peace through freewill and the Templars' plans of ridding us of it. I do not wish to join the Assassins but the Templars threaten my home and our way of life, allying with the Assassins is the best way to rid this land of them."
- ―Küpeyakwüskonam's thoughts on the Assassin-Templar War, 1694
In the aftermath of the attack and a few hours after the French retreated following the death of Chief Canaqueese. Küpeyakwüskonam remains behind to help find any surviving villagers, he spots Ramona sitting under a tree alone, holding Louis' bracer. Wandering over to her, he asks where Louis but is met with silence, knowing the context Küpeyakwüskonam apologises for her loss. Ramona comments that, despite how cold Küpeyakwüskonam was toward Louis, he still wanted her to give him his hidden blade and expresses her hesitance to even give it to him.
Unbothered, Küpeyakwüskonam reveals that he killed Canaqueese, and that he mentioned the Templars, asking if she knew what that meant. Ramona claims it was a long story, one he didn't need to hear. Küpeyakwüskonam also informs her of the 'Eden Engine', that they attacked the village looking for it and mentions the name D'aureville. Perking up at the name, she puts two and two together surmising that the Templar they encountered must have been D'aureville. Invigorated by a new lead, and a chance to honor Louis' sacrifice, she prepared to begin her search for D'aureville.
Before she leaves however, Küpeyakwüskonam stops Ramona saying he wants to come with her. When she asks why, he mentions the Templars once again, recollecting how Canaqueese described them, they seemed like an even larger looming threat against his people and home. Ramona confirms this which leads Küpeyakwüskonam to deduce that she and Louis fought against them, and if they did, helping her would contribute to stopping their expansion. Ramona deliberates for a moment, before presenting Louis' hidden blade as a way of agreeing to work with him. Küpeyakwüskonam accepts it as a token of their new partnership. Küpeyakwüskonam finally gives her his name with Ramona opting to shorten it, stating his full name was too complicated to pronounce.
In late 1694, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona are somewhere in the wilderness on a cliff top with a thick pile of leaves at the bottom. The relationship between the two has become less hostile as Küpeyakwüskonam expresses apprehension at jumping off the cliff into the leaf pile. It is revealed that Ramona is teaching him the Leap of Faith. Through narration Küpeyakwüskonam reveals that Ramona had told him the nature of the Assassins and Templars, their history, ideology, structure, as well as the Precursors and their technology, further reinforcing his desire to remove the Templars from his land.
Ramona reveals the importance and value of the Leap of Faith, and how its useful if he is ever in need of a quick getaway. As warriors, they both know they need to overcome their fear in every fight, this is no different. She demonstrates the Leap of Faith for him, landing in the leaf pile before instructing Küpeyakwüskonam to take the plunge. After a few moments of anticipation, Küpeyakwüskonam finds his nerve and makes a running leap and lands in the leaf pile before emerging in total surprise of his survival.
Küpeyakwüskonam comments at how over the months he has noticed that Ramona has covertly been teaching him skills utilised by the Assassins. He admits that he respects their goal of freewill, however, he does not want to join the Brotherhood as his duty to his people will triumph over the Assassin mission. Going on to thank her for the additional skills however, Ramona acknowledges and respects his choice.
A few hours later, the two are perched within the treetops as it is revealed the reason they were in the frontiers. They discovered that where they were, was a route that French soldiers patrolled through on occasion. The Assassin and warrior planned to retrieve information on the soldier named D'aureville. Once the next patrol travelled through, the two ambush the soldiers, killing all but one. With the remaining one left alive, Ramona interrogates him asking for information on D'aureville. The soldier gives up the information, revealing D'aureville's full name and rank as General Stéphane D’aureville. The Assassin inquires further about D'aureville's whereabouts but the soldier is unaware of where the Colonel is being stationed at.
Küpeyakwüskonam then kills the soldier with his hidden blade much to Ramona's disapproval. He argues that if they were to let him leave, he was certain to tell his superiors of what had transpired, giving D'aureville the warning that they were coming for him. Still frustrated at his actions, the two go on their way to look for more information on General D'aureville.
Returning home[]
In spring 1695, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona infiltrate a French fort and sneak their way into the general's quarters, hoping to find evidence of correspondence between the two generals. Ramona learns that the general is also a Templar and that evidence of a Precursor site had been located, fitting the description of the Eden Engine's resting place. D'aureville's official cover was to find and ally with other indigenous tribes, Küpeyakwüskonam takes note of one of the tribes D'aureville is set to visit - being his own band located in the Algoma District. Assassinating the Templar, Küpeyakwüskonam rushes off and makes his way back to his village on horseback, worrying for their safety. Ramona quickly follows suit.
A few days later, the pair arrive at Küpeyakwüskonam's village. Seeing that his village remains safe fills him with a sense of relief, the other villagers are happy to see him and greet him with open arms but express distrust of Ramona. Küpeyakwüskonam assures them that Ramona is to be trusted and show her respect, Mahikan arrives and greets his son, happy to see he is alive and safe. Küpeyakwüskonam updates Mahikan on his progress before going to find Sâkowêw. He finds her wigwam and discovers in the time he was gone, she married Macquettoquet and had a child with him. Heartbroken at this revelation, he returns to his father - informing him of another impending attack by the French.
Mahikan acknowledges this, and with the help of Ramona they begin preparations to defend the village. Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona come up with a plan for Mahikan to attempt to stall the French with negotiations, while they tried to reach higher ground and assassinate him.
A day later, General D'aureville arrives with his small band of soldiers in tow. Mahikan meets with D'aureville, placing him into position to be assassinated but Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona are spotted in the trees by one of the soldiers and Ramona's attempt to assassinate D'aureville fails. D'aureville orders his men to begin the attack before brandishing an Eden Engine, Ramona quickly deduces that there must be more than one Eden Engine if D'aureville already has one and is searching for another. Reacting quickly Küpeyakwüskonam shoots an arrow at D'aureville's hand, knocking the Eden Engine from his arm. Releasing a small discharge, the Eden Engine wipes out a quarter of Küpeyakwüskonam's village, killing many warriors and French soldiers alike. However, D'aureville awakens and flees with the others before Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona could give chase.
Küpeyakwüskonam finds the body of Mahikan amidst those that were killed by the Eden Engine's small explosion, cradling his body. Over the next few days, Küpeyakwüskonam's village holds two ceremonies, the Wake and Round Dance to comemmorate those who lost their lives in Néhinaw tradition. Following that, Ramona consoles Küpeyakwüskonam followed by the arrival of Macquettoquet and Sâkowêw who express their condolences. Küpeyakwüskonam is visibly distant but tries to hide his feelings as the two are completely unaware of his feelings for Sâkowêw.
After they leave, Ramona comments on his body language and questions if Küpeyakwüskonam has feelings for Sâkowêw. Evading the answer, Küpeyakwüskonam reminds her that they have Templars to hunt - commenting on his failure to protect his village, he can at least avenge them. Assuring him, Ramona tells him that if even one person remains standing, they can rebuild.
Battle of Hudson's Bay[]
Over the next 2 years Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona continued hunting for the Eden Engines and assassinated the Templars across New France as well. The pair eventually learn Templar Jean Outelas' involvement in the upcoming battle at Hudson's Bay, as well as his involvement in D'aureville's search for the Eden Engines. Ramona hires a privateer vessel to take part in the battle, a brig named the Victoire du Faucon to sail them into the battle.
On 5 September 1697, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona are caught in the midst of the battle. During the battle, the helmsman of the Victoire du Faucon is killed and Küpeyakwüskonam is forced to temporarily pilot, through the guidance of the captain.
Küpeyakwüskonam navigates the Victoire through the battle, attacking Outelas' supply ship the L'Esquimau, and destroying their mast with a chain shot. Climbing atop the Victoire's mast, Ramona prepares to board the L'Esquimau shortly before Küpeyakwüskonam rams into it. Upon doing so, Ramona leaps across and on to the L'Esquimau's damaged mast and locates Outelas on the deck below. Meanwhile Küpeyakwüskonam and the privateers also board and cause enough chaos to provide Ramona the opportunity to kill Outelas.
Ramona assassinates Outelas and learns that t D'aureville is said to arrive in Québec to meet with Grand Master Guillaume Couture to discuss a lead on the second Eden Engine within a week's time. Following this, the English navy begin open firing on the L'Esquimau and the crew of the Victoire are forced to escape. In the midst of their escape, Küpeyakwüskonam is caught in the bombardment of the L'Esquimau and injured. He is then rescued by Ramona and they narrowly make their way back to the Victoire and make their escape to open sea shortly before the French defeat the English.
Locating the second Eden Engine[]
Some days after the Battle of Hudson's Bay, Ramona tends to Küpeyakwüskonam during his recovery from the injuries he sustained on the L'Esquimau. Ramona informs him that the injuries he sustained were minor and that he only suffered a small concussion. Küpeyakwüskonam thanks her and, in a moment of vulnerability, he confesses to having been glad that she was by his side. The two share a brief moment and almost kiss but stop when they hear that the Victoire is about to dock in Québec.
Following that, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona learn of the location of the intended meeting and time through eavesdropping and following various guards in Québec. The pair head to the location and tail both D'aureville and Couture through the streets of Québec. Listening in on the conversation between the two Templars, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona learn that the second Eden Engine may potentially be located in an Isu temple near a Huron village somewhere in the west of Ontario.
Küpeyakwüskonam moves to kill them but is stopped by Ramona, he expresses confusion that now would be the perfect opportunity to kill them both. Ramona states that killing the both of them won't stop the Templars' search for the Eden Engines, locating them and removing them from Templar hands is the main priority right now. Küpeyakwüskonam argues back, stating that his main goal is to eliminate the Templar presence and keep the settlers away from his tribe. Finally, Ramona settles the argument by reminding him that he's seen a small power of what a single Eden Engine can do, and what it did to his village, they needed to stop the Templars from acquiring all three.
Begrudgingly Küpeyakwüskonam agrees and the two begin to make their way to the Huron village mentioned by D'aureville and Couture.
Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona locate the Huron village near a coastline in what would come to be known as Windsor. Upon arriving they are met with hostility by the Huron people, Küpeyakwüskonam attempts to communicate peace in his native tongue, however the Huron are unable to understand the Cree language. Before things could get worse however, a village elder orders the warriors to cease hostility and begins communicating with Küpeyakwüskonam in Cree, mentioning he is a "long way from home". Küpeyakwüskonam apologises for intruding and explains that he is searching for a "temple built by the spirits" as it is said to be located nearby.
The village elder reveals that their village is sworn to protect it, and asks how he knew about it and what he wants with it. Küpeyakwüskonam confesses that he wants to recover it and keep it from the hands of the French who wish to misuse it. In disbelief, the village elder mentions that the French aided them in their war with the Iroquois. Ramona then steps in and blurts that it was all a ruse, the entire conflict was a cover to find the artifacts mentioned. Understanding French, the village elder is surprised that she would speak out against her people.
After some deliberation, the other village elders convene and discuss their next steps. Eventually, they decide that Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona are trustworthy, agreeing to show them the location of the Isu temple. Upon arriving however, the pair are unable to access it without any specific Pieces of Eden to open the entrance, the village elder then proceeds to unveil an Apple of Eden, using it to unlock the temple.
The village elder wishes them luck and Küpeyakwüskonam thanks him in return before he and Ramona enter the temple. Navigating the temple, the two come upon a central chamber where the Eden Engine lies. Ramona warns to tread carefully as they do not know how the Eden Engine will react to them. Heeding her warning, Küpeyakwüskonam cautiously approaches the Engine and reaches out for it.
Upon touching the device, the Eden Engine reacts to Küpeyakwüskonam's high count of Isu DNA and transports them into the Nexus. There, they are met by Magni who Küpeyakwüskonam immediately deduces as the 'Creator God' that spoke to his father prior to his birth, Magni confirms this. Küpeyakwüskonam asks if his hunt for the Eden Engines were his 'great destiny' and Magni also confirms this. Ramona asks what it is Magni wants, he begins to explain that they must acquire all of the Eden Engines and hide them away. Magni then addressed two presentless receipients, Horatio and Leah, urging them to put aside their 'differences' and see the bigger picture - that Shakuru and Pah needed to be stopped at all costs, or else they will wipe out humanity.
Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona express confusion at who else Magni is talking to, as there is no one else present. However, Magni neglects to divulge further information and the pair are regain consciousness back in the temple, some hours had passed. Upon waking up, the two immediately grab the Eden Engine and make their way back to the temple entrance.
The pair are immediately attacked by D'aureville carrying a Sword of Eden, shooting Küpeyakwüskonam with an energy blast from the Isu weapon. Ramona shoots her revolver at D'aureville but the Templar Sage instantly translocates behind Ramona. She reacts quickly and evades a fatal attack from D'aureville, before engaging him with her rapier. During their duel, Küpeyakwüskonam struggles to get back to his feet but draws his bow and shoots an arrow at D'aureville. Striking his shoulder, D'aureville translocates to Küpeyakwüskonam and strikes at his chest with the Sword of Eden, intending for him to suffer and bleed out.
Ramona attempts to charge D'aureville but she is knocked back by another energy blast from D'aureville's Sword of Eden and is knocked out. D'aureville then retrieves the second Eden Engine and uses their combined power, triggers a small earthquake and in-turn a small tsunami that follows. Fighting against his injuries, Küpeyakwüskonam gets up to his feet and wakes up Ramona, the two fled the during the earthquake and narrowly escaped before the tsunami hit. However, Küpeyakwüskonam felt immense regret at being unable to help the Huron village that was sure to be caught up in the tsunami.
Now safe, Küpeyakwüskonam's adrenaline wears off and his injuries begin to settle in which cause him to pass out.
Final confrontation with D'aureville[]
Finding the third Eden Engine[]
Another 2 years later in December, Küpeyakwüskonam is eavesdropping on a variety of soldiers to find information on D'aureville. Küpeyakwüskonam tails a soldier, who inadvertenetly revealed he knew of D'aureville's movements. Following him into a tavern, Küpeyakwüskonam threatens the soldier, covertly placing his Hidden Blade at the surface of his back he demands to know where D'aureville is. The soldier reveals that D'aureville was set to journey to Pachena Bay under the guise of allying with the Huu-ay-aht tribe.
Knowing that this was a ruse and that D'aureville had likely discovered the location of the final Eden Engine. Meeting back up with Ramona, Küpeyakwüskonam informs the Assassin of what he had learned, telling her that they need to go to Pachena Bay. Ramona acknowledges this, however, she proposes they inquire more information such as learning the specific coordinates of the Eden Engine. A day or so later, the pair locate a Templar agent and prior to assassinating him, they learn of the Eden Engine's coordinates inside an Isu temple located deep beneath Pachena Bay.
They begin preparations to make the journey from Québec to Vancouver by horseback. Arriving in Pachena Bay on 26 Januray 1700, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona locate a cave entrance just outside the Huu-ay-aht village, which on the coordinates is said to be the location of the temple housing the Eden Engine. Travelling inside it, the pair traverse their way toward the temple, discovering that the cave that led to the temple was an underwater network. Finally entering the temple's interior, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona suddenly felt their surroundings begin to rumble.
Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona begin to rush their way through the temple, worried at the capabilities of D'aureville with all three Eden Engines. Reaching the centre of the temple, the pair discover D'aureville in the process of merging the three Eden Engines.
Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona see that D'aureville is in some trance like state as he is in the process of holding the three Eden Engines together during their merging process. The pair cease this opportunity to assassinate the Templar general, however, it appears as if the Eden Engines have currently granted D'aureville with some supernatural abilities, eyes glowing golden D'aureville senses the two and immediately attacks them with energy from the Eden Engines.
D'aureville proclaims that he will not be stopped and that he will use the power of the Eden Engines to reunite with his loved one, ignoring his ramblings Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona devise a plan with the Assassin keeping D'aureville distracted while the Cree warrior separates the Eden Engines. Enacting their plan, Ramona evades D'aureville's energy based attacks while Küpeyakwüskonam sneaks around to get to the Eden Engines. Upon reaching the Eden Engines, Küpeyakwüskonam begins to forcibly separate the three Pieces of Eden.
Due to the high count of Isu genes in his DNA, Küpeyakwüskonam is able to interface with the Eden Engines and begin removing them. As he does so, he is plagued with a series of recordings encoded into the Eden Engines, appearing to him as visions, Küpeyakwüskonam witnesses the creation of the Eden Engines by Isu scientists and learns of its origins and why they were hidden. At the conclusion of these visions, Küpeyakwüskonam successfully separates the Eden Engines which cause a discharge of energy which makes the Isu temple lose its structure and begin to collapse, as well as removing D'aureville's temporary gain in power.
Cascadia earthquake[]
Recovering their bearings, Küpeyakwüskonam, Ramona and D'aureville flee the temple as its collapsing around them. Before beginning his escape however, Küpeyakwüskonam brings the three Eden Engines with him. The trio manage to successfully escape the temple and the cave that leads inside it as the entire cave becomes closed off as a result of the temple's destruction. D'aureville unsheathes his Sword of Eden and attacks the pair once more, claiming that even if they kill him, it won't stop him. Confused at what he is talking about, the warrior and Assassin continue to ignore him, fighting him back.
Their fight with D'aureville draws the attention of the Huu-ay-aht people who's village is close by. During their fight, D'aureville manages to land a strike on Küpeyakwüskonam which inadvertanly ripples into one of the Eden Engine's he is carrying, forcing it to send off a seismic blast. The surrounding seismic blast begins to cause an earthquake which reaches all the way out into the Cascadia subduction zone. In the chaos of the earthquake, Ramona manages to successfully assassinate D'aureville who before dying reminds them that they still have not stopped him. Despite D'aureville's death, the earthquake continues but Küpeyakwüskonam is able to put a stop to it through the use of an Eden Engine.
Following the earthquake, the pair notice a tsunami beginning to approach the beach. Upon seeing it, the Huu-ay-aht begin to desperately flee with Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona doing the same as they make their way to their horses. Climbing atop their horses, the pair flee into the forest in front of the bay. The horses sprint at their top speed but are unable to outrun the tsunami which force Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona to leap off of their horses and make their way to higher ground by freerunning to the top of a large tree. The pair wait it out as the tsunami devastates the area, watching in horror as it wipes out the Huu-ay-aht villagers.
Ramona's farewell[]
A month and a half later, Küpeyakwüskonam is inside a tavern where he is fidgeting with one of the Eden Engines and it returns him to the Nexus. He is met by Magni once more who congratulates his descendant on successfully playing his part in putting an end to Shakuru and Pah's schemes, Küpeyakwüskonam expresses his confusion but Magni assures him he need not worry as his actions have now ensured the continued existence of humanity. Magni then orders Küpeyakwüskonam to hide the three Eden Engines, far apart from each other so that Horatio may find it in the future.
Küpeyakwüskonam remarks on the lives lost in the search for the Eden Engines - Louis, Mahikan, his village, the other tribes - he questions if it was all worth it. Magni does not grant Küpeyakwüskonam with a satisfying enough answer which later leads the warrior to question whether his actions had an impact. He confessed that his initial goal of driving out the colonists was a fool's errand, an impossible task, and that he'd come to accept that some years ago. However, he wanted to know if his and Ramona's work to eradicate the Templar's was enough to ensure the safety of his people. Magni once more remains coy about the fate of his people, leaving Küpeyakwüskonam frustrated.
Following this, he is returned to reality and greeted by Ramona who informs her that the ship back to France is preparing to leave soon. Accompanying her to the port, he asks her to reconsider staying but Ramona refutes this stating that she has a duty to the Brotherhood, that she had achieved her and Louis' goal in New France of keeping the Eden Engines from Templar hands. Ramona then expresses her thanks for Küpeyakwüskonam's aid and sticking by her through all these years, being there for her when she needed him the most.
The two stare longingly in each other's eyes for a brief moment before Ramona switches topics, informing him that the New France Rite has been mostly eradicated thanks to their efforts, minus Grand Master Couture. Küpeyakwüskonam assures her that Couture will die by his hand, effectively purging New France of the Templars. Before she leaves, Küpeyakwüskonam offers Ramona back the hidden blade she'd gifted him six years prior but she simply tells him to keep it, as a reminder of her to which he assures her he'll never forget her.
Ramona then begins to board the ship before stopping, she quickly runs back and kisses Küpeyakwüskonam who reciprocates before properly boarding the ship as it departs. Küpeyakwüskonam watches as Ramona and the ship disappear into the distance. He never saw her again.
Later life[]
Küpeyakwüskonam returned to his village and buries the Eden Engine on the land of his village. A year later, Küpeyakwüskonam locates Guillaume Couture at Hotel-Dieu de Québec and assassinated the Templar Grand Master on April 4, effectively eradicating the New France Rite of the Templar Order.
Küpeyakwüskonam eventually had at least one child, which would go on to become an ancestor of Horatio Pierce.
Legacy[]
Küpeyakwüskonam's actions in locating, recovering and hiding the Eden Engines alongside Ramona Lucia, allowed both his descendant Horatio Pierce and the Templar Leah Chavez to recover them and prevent Kyle North and Shakuru from wiping out humanity. As well as this, Küpeyakwüskonam and Ramona Lucia's actions of assassinating Templars across New France during their search for the Eden Engines completely purging the colony of Templar presence during that time.
In 2022, his genetic memories were relived by his descendant Horatio Pierce during his mission to stop the Isu.
Personality and traits[]
Witnessing the murder of his mother and the attack on his village at the hands of French soldiers birthed a deep mistrust and dislike for all outsiders. Küpeyakwüskonam spent most of his life believing that all Europeans were inherently evil and destructive, and were imminent threats to the sanctity of his home that needed to be removed, coming off as cold and distant to any European he met.
Küpeyakwüskonam however treated members of his band with warmth and compassion, carrying a deep connection and fondness of his people. This resulted in Küpeyakwüskonam's restlessness and borderline obsession to keep his band and its members safe both from the colonisers and the warring tribes of his own land. It was this desire to protect them that ultimately led to his decision to leave his home and pursue the colonisers and warring tribe leaders in order to keep them from harming his loved ones.
Equipment and skills[]
Trained from his youth by his father, a former warrior he fought against the French and other tribes, Küpeyakwüskonam was a highly skilled warrior. Küpeyakwüskonam was a skilled freerunner and hunter from an early age, being able to use a bow and arrow, tomahawks, knives, swords, and muskets. The warrior was also able to speak French and knowledgable of their tactics as a result of having been trained to use the enemy's knowledge and equipment against them. In addition, Küpeyakwüskonam could speak Ililîmowin, Onoñdaʼgegá, Oneida and Onödowáʼga by his father, who hailed from the Iroquois nation. As well as this, Küpeyakwüskonam was highly skilled in stealth, which he used in hunting, and was even able to catch the Assassin Louis Chaput off guard when he pounced on him.
In 1694, Küpeyakwüskonam was gifted the French Master Assassin Louis Chaput's hidden blade by Ramona Lucia following the former's death. In the months that followed Ramona taught Küpeyakwüskonam how to wield the hidden blade which included, standard, running, air and ledge assassinations, as well as assassinating targets from places such as hay bales, benches and crowds. The Assassin also taught him how to perform a leap of faith.
In 1697, Küpeyakwüskonam demonstrated his skill as a helmsman, being able to pilot the Victoire du Faucon with minimal training.
Küpeyakwüskonam possessed Eagle Vision, similar to his ancestor Ari Einarrson Küpeyakwüskonam was able to sense incoming threats, manifesting as faint ominous unintelligable whispering that grew louder.
Romantic life[]
During his childhood, Küpeyakwüskonam met and developed a crush on a neighbouring Cree girl Sâkowêw who was a year his senior. The two, alongside his cousin Macquettoquet grew up together and were all childhood friends. However, when they all reached maturity, Küpeyakwüskonam's feelings for Sâkowêw were not reciprocated as she developed feelings for Macquettoquet, who she would later go on to marry and have children with while Küpeyakwüskonam was away defending their home. Sâkowêw became an unrequited love of the young Cree warrior
Küpeyakwüskonam later met the Assassin Ramona Lucia during their travels, their relationship started off hostile due to his mistrust of outsiders and Ramona's resentment toward him for attacking her mentor, Louis Chaput. However, following Chaput's death, the two continued to work together to locate the Eden Engines and their relationship became amicable with the two learning to trust each other with their lives.
As their years together continued, his platonic feelings for her blossomed into romantic and vice versa. However, due to the serious nature of their mission, the two hid their feelings from each other despite sharing a few tender moments in their time together.
Unfortunately, their love was doomed to fail due to their differing wants in life as well as Küpeyakwüskonam's devotion to his tribe and Ramona's to the Assassins. Despite this though, prior to Ramona's departure to France the two shared a passionate kiss thus confirming their romantic feelings for each other before never seeing each other again. His love for her remained until his last day.
Eventually, Küpeyakwüskonam was able to move on from his failed romance with Ramona and marry another Cree woman whom he had at least one child with - leading to the birth of his descendants Jennifer Westwood and her son, Horatio Pierce.
Trivia[]
- The name Küpeyakwüskonam is of Cree origin, meaning "one arrow". An allegory for his lone mission to protect his village.
- Küpeyakwüskonam stood at 5'10" and weighed 155lbs.
- Küpeyakwüskonam was the first ancestor who's memories were relived by Horatio Pierce that was not a member of the Assassins.
- Through his father, Küpeyakwüskonam is half Cree and half Onondaga.
- Küpeyakwüskonam is the first protagonist in the Horatio Pierce Saga to get a continuation of his story in another book.