Nicolas Eymerich The Inquisitor Sparknotes

Nicolas Eymerich The Inquisitor is a point and click game depicting the problems of heresy and the struggles with parallel beliefs in 14th century Europe. In the game, Eymerich is sent by Father Abbot Vinet to uncover the mystery of a number of strange sightings in the village Calcares. While on his search, he decides that the true danger does not lie in the Devil’s apparitions, but rather the heretics which have infiltrated the church. This holds true in our class studies of parallel beliefs in France, and the ways in which the clergy handled such threats. By playing Nicolas Eymerich The Inquisitor, I have gained an additional perspective of the role of religion during this time period which can be compared to what I have already learned in

For example, the religious hierarchy functions very similarly to how it is shown in the game. This is shown by the amount of power Father Vinet and Eymerich have over lower-class people such as the guard, the peasants, and the librarian. Constantly, Eymerich’s arrogance shows in his interactions. Even with Father Vinet, who is above him in rank, the Inquisitor is not afraid to shout at him; he is overly confident that his faith will protect him. In addition to the similarities in the class system, the game is also a good representation of how dealings of the Devil are handled. The unknown is taken very seriously, as shown by the Inquisitor’s notebook, and his punishment of the librarian. For doing something so simple as copying a forbidden text, the librarian is immediately accused of being a “Perfect” and is assaulted. During this time, there is little justice on the side of the defendant, since the church rules all, and escaping punishment once accused is nearly impossible, as displayed by this dramatic fight scene. The notebook of Eymerich is often referred to as a guide for his claims, and is used frequently throughout the game. However, this journal doesn’t seem like a legitimate source of evidence. In fact, the notes are nothing but a series of rough scribbles and sketches done by the Inquisitor himself. This shows that there are no concrete facts which can be used

To start, the personality of Eymerich in the game is incredibly similar to the monk in The Sorceress, as they are both incredibly arrogant and hold similar roles (exposing and destroying heresy). Another example is the reoccurring issue of the Pagan Goddess Diana. In these ways, I felt as though this game was a helpful way to extend my existing knowledge of parallel beliefs in Medieval Europe. Mary A. Suydam expressed her concerns about historical accuracy in media in her article “Under the Spell of The Sorceress: The Allure of the Medieval.” While The Inquisitor is undoubtedly made for entertainment purposes, as a historical fiction book would be, it is still a strong basis and educational guideline for a curious audience. Implementing elements such as world exploration and creative character interactions makes the game enjoyable to play, while the interactive point-and-click layout allows an easy to access database of knowledge for the