Assassin's Creed Unity
Assassin's Creed Unity

Memory 1: The Royal Council

Complete Memory 1: The Royal Council in Assassin's Creed Unity. Follow a young Élise and understand the political machinations in Versailles.

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Memory 1: The Royal Council

Welcome, Assassin, to the opulent, yet treacherous, world of Versailles. This memory serves as your introduction to Arno's early life and the political machinations that will soon engulf France. Pay close attention to the environment and the characters, as they lay the groundwork for the grand narrative ahead.

Objective: Follow Young Élise

Your first task is simple: keep pace with Élise. This segment acts as a tutorial for basic movement and navigation within the game's environment. While seemingly straightforward, it's an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with Arno's parkour capabilities.

  • Initial Movement: Begin by following Élise as she runs through the bustling streets of Versailles. Use the standard movement controls (left stick/WASD) to keep up.
  • Parkour Up: When Élise scales obstacles like crates, low walls, or scaffolding, hold the "Parkour Up" button (R2/RT + X/A) to automatically vault or climb over them.
  • Navigating Crowds: The streets are filled with NPCs. You can gently push through them, but avoid running directly into them at full speed to maintain your cover and avoid drawing unwanted attention, even at this early stage.
  • Optional Interaction: As you follow, you might spot various interactive elements or NPCs. While not mandatory for the objective, feel free to briefly explore. This can sometimes reveal hidden dialogue or small environmental details.

Objective: Find the Royal Council Chamber

After a brief chase and a playful interaction, Élise will lead you towards the palace. Your new goal is to locate the Royal Council Chamber. This section introduces a light form of stealth and environmental puzzle-solving.

  1. Enter the Palace Grounds: Élise will guide you through an archway and into the palace grounds. Continue to follow her closely.
  2. Garden Maze: You'll enter a small garden area. Élise will briefly disappear. This is your cue to start looking for her. She's usually just around a corner or behind a hedge.
  3. Climbing the Wall: Élise will eventually lead you to a section of the palace wall. Here, you'll need to use your climbing skills. Look for ledges, decorative elements, or drainpipes that Arno can grab onto. Hold the "Parkour Up" button and direct Arno towards these climbable surfaces.
  4. Rooftop Navigation: Once on the rooftop, continue to follow Élise. She'll demonstrate basic rooftop traversal, including jumping between ledges and crossing narrow beams.
  5. Locate the Open Window: Élise will point out an open window that leads directly into the Royal Council Chamber. Approach the window and interact with it (Circle/B) to trigger a cutscene.

Strategy for Seamless Progression:

  • Stay Close to Élise: Throughout this memory, Élise acts as your primary guide. Keeping her in sight will prevent you from getting lost and ensures you trigger the next objective markers promptly.
  • Observe Your Surroundings: Even in this introductory memory, the game subtly teaches you to look for environmental cues. Notice climbable surfaces, open pathways, and points of interest.
  • No Combat Required: This memory is purely narrative and movement-focused. There are no enemies to fight, so focus on mastering the movement controls.

Upon entering the chamber, a pivotal cutscene will play, setting the stage for the dramatic events to come. Enjoy the exposition and prepare for Arno's journey to truly begin!