Jacques de MolayWP (ジャック・ド・モレー, Jakku Do Morē?), Class Name Saber (セイバー, Seibā?), is a Saber-class Servant summoned by Ritsuka Fujimaru in the Grand Orders of Fate/Grand Order Arcade. He is also summoned by an unnamed Master "After" the Holy Grail War in Fate/Requiem.
Profile
Identity
The 23rd Grand Master of the Knights TemplarWP, a knight order that protects pilgrims to the sanctuary of Jerusalem, who became famous as the final one to take up the title.
Born during the 13th century as a child of a small aristocrat in Molay in the County of Burgundy, which belonged to the Holy Roman EmpireWP. Molay, who joined the Knights Templar at the age of 21 and became a knight, participated in the defense of the city of Acre, which was his last base, but the city fell without receiving the reinforcements of the Crusades.
Although the Knights' headquarters was moved to Cyprus, Molay did not give up on the recapture of the Sanctuary and burned his passion for the Crusades' re-expedition, advocating the reform of the Knights, which had been corrupt and proud, and became Grand Master.
The Knights Templar managed to earn enormous wealth through donations from the feudal lords of each country and increased its assets by engaging in range of financial services, a forerunner of the modern banking industry, and had more than 10,000 large and small territories throughout Europe and owned property comparable to a kingdom. It can be said that Molay, in his position as Grand Master, would be similar to the president of a modern bank.
Despite this, Molay tried to be a devout monk as corruption was spreading throughout the Knights who had lost sight of their purpose. He regretted his unsuccessful military achievements and sought to recapture the Holy Land of Jerusalem. The ominous day when the Knights Templar were arrested en masse after being falsely accused of heresy such as black magic and devil worship by King Philip IV of France is said to be the origin of the so-called "Friday the 13thWP".
After being imprisoned, tortured, and burned at the stake, Moray cursed Philip IV and his puppet Pope Clement VWP. In fact, within a year, both of them died.[1]
By the time of the modern day, there is not a man west of Austria who does not know his name.[2]
Appearance
Personality
A serious and shy person that could be called a pious monk. His current self as a Servant is based upon a historical perspective, after the Knights Templar were cleared of the stigma of heresy that had been unfairly imposed on them for centuries.
Although he placed a curse on them as he burnt at the stake, Molay has pity but no hatred for the French Royal Family who eventually declined.
"However, I want the money I loaned out to be returned. That is all."
One's first impression is that he seems to have a communicative disorder and is terribly vulnerable. However, when it comes time to negotiate, this all changes, and he demonstrates a tenacious and strong mentality. As his health deteriorates, his sharpness of argument increases, and he is able to put his opponents to the test without backing down.
He stubbornly adheres to the Templar oaths of "Death Rather Than Surrender" and "Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience. Since the Knights Templar's vaults are the property of God, he is very dry when it comes to money. He is very careful to make deals that will not cause him any loss, not allowing his feelings to get in the way. He is prone to vomiting due to stomach problems, and when that happens, he thinks of cute things.[1]
Relationships
- Richard I
- "King Richard I, who commanded at the forefront of the 3rd Crusade, the valiant King of England! The first battle of the campaign was fought in Akon and Cyprus, both of which were marked by the passion of the Lionheart King. However, at the end of his expedition, he never set foot in the holy city of Jerusalem, even though the city was within sight at last. Was it because he did not want to be defenseless in front of his arch-enemy?... Or was it because he regretted not having achieved the desired results in the war? I have often thought about his regret and pride as a king......"[1]
- Georgios
- "Saint George, the famous dragon slaying Guardian Knight. Ah! We were both summoned to the same Singularity. Even though we swore to false oaths and were both under the influence of the Book of Madness....we still stood on the long road of pilgrimage and fought together, and I consider it an honor. Please forgive my rudeness."[1]
- Jacques de Molay (Female)
- "What if a version of me corrupted by the evil attribute were to manifest? I can't say that it will never happen. Everyone runs the risk of falling into temptation and falling from grace. However, that is not something that can directly observed. As long as I'm myself if there is even a sliver of conscience left in me, you have to tighten it up strictly and without mercy."[1]
Role
Fate/Grand Order Arcade
Lost Jerusalem: Knight Order's Esteemed Expedition
Dream Journey: Mysterious and Horror Fantasy Town
Fate/Grand Order
Spiraling Testament World: Lilim Harlot
Fate/Requiem
Jacques de Molay was a participant in the Holy Grail Tournament. He was part of a team with Barbarossa and Ushiwakamaru, and was the team's second in command under Barbarossa.[2]
Abilities
His armaments are a sword and a shield.
Class Skills
- Magic Resistance (B Rank): Cancel spells with a chant three verses or less.[1]
- Riding (C Rank): The ability to ride mounts and vehicles. Most vehicles and animals can be handled with above-average skill. If it has been trained and tuned correctly then he can ride it perfectly.[1]
Personal Skills
- Vow of the Knightly Order (A Rank): "Death Rather Than Surrender" "Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience". The Sacred Oath of the Knights Templar which a young Molay took to with hope in his heart and never forgot as he lived.[1]
- Recommended Almsgiving (A Rank): A powerful business negotiation tactic that preached the noble mission of the Chivalric Order to the Feudal Lords of Europe and encouraged them to donate their assets. At times calm and gentle, at times forceful and coercive.[1]
- Guardian of the Pilgrimage (B Rank): The pride of the Knights Templar as those who sacrifice themselves to serve God and protect the faithful and their beliefs. The pride of Molay, who tried to fulfill his duty as the last Grand Master with utmost sincerity.[1]
Noble Phantasm
His Noble Phantasm is Pèlerinage du Temple.
Development
Creation and Conception
Jacques de Molay was designed by Kouhaku Kuroboshi in Fate/Grand Order Arcade. His scenario writer is Meteo Hoshizora in Fate/Grand Order Arcade.[1]
Jacques de Molay was first briefly mentioned in Fate/Requiem as part of the same tournament team as Ushiwakamaru. He made his proper debut in Fate/Grand Order Arcade with the Jerusalem Singularity. He was the first of the many minor cameo Servants in Fate/Requiem to later get a design.
Comment from Illustrator
"Jacques de Molay (Saber) is a Servant that represented the financial organization (bank) of the Knights Templar so I created a design based on the black arm covers worn by bankers in the past. The pouch was also made to look like a wallet, and bar codes, which are associated with money, were also incorporated into the costume. The sheep character was also designed to resemble mascots, often seen in banks. The wrists, ankles, and neck are drawn one size thinner than usual because he tends to get sick. For Molay (Foreigner), the sheep has been changed to a goat, and the back of the shield has been made to look like a Genghis Khan pot." (Kouhaku Kuroboshi)[1]