Morgan D'Estaing
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Alias | Morgan St. Cloud, Morgan Fleurie |
Race | Human, Immortal |
Gender | Male |
Hair color | Blond |
Eye color | Blue |
Age | 213 (at time of death) |
Born in | 1783, Gambias, France |
Past affiliations | D'Estaing family, Xavier St. Cloud |
Mentors | Xavier St. Cloud |
Status | Deceased |
Killed by | Duncan MacLeod |
Portrayed by | Marc Warren |
First appearance | Double Jeopardy |
Seasons | 4 |
Morgan D'Estaing is a fictional character from Highlander: The Series, portrayed by Marc Warren. He is an Immortal.
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[edit] History
[edit] 1783-1803
Morgan D'Estaing was born in 1783 in Gambias, France. He was a foundling found by a wealthy family, the D'Estaing family who have wealth and title. Morgan was raised by his adoptive parents. They though they would never have children of their own, but later their son was born and later on a daughter. Morgan seemed to have a great life but things changed in the years to come.
[edit] 1803
In 1803, Philippe made an announcement to the family about who will control the estate. He told Morgan that it will be his younger brother that will control the state since he is of actual D'Estaing blood. Morgan believes that he should be the one since he is the oldest. Morgan's father told him he will get a monthly allowance, but Morgan is none to pleased with everything, he get really angry and walks away.
Later on that night, Morgan goes to his brother's bedroom and tries to smother him with a pillow. Philippe was walking by the room and hears a muffled scream, he goes to the room and sees Morgan trying to kill his brother. Philippe gets a small dagger and stabs Morgan with it. Morgan dies and is in a coffin, a few minutes later, be becomes Immortal, he has a buzz in his head, it is another Immortal around, he is Xavier St. Cloud. He introduces himself to Morgan and tells him what he is. Morgan becomes Xavier's student. Morgan wants to get revenge against his family for betraying him. Xavier tells Morgan that he must be patient, that will be his first lesson, they both leave.
[edit] 1806
Three years have past since Morgan became Immortal. The Napoleonic Wars have got bad for the French. The forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland are taking the lands. Morgan and Xavier are going to the Chateau D'Estaing, the D'Estaing family are not having it great since they are about to lose everything, but they are really shocked to see Morgan alive and well. Morgan wants to kill everyone in the family. Xavier walks in and introduces himself. Xavier tells Morgan about patience. Xavier asks Philippe where the money is and jewelry. Morgan is anxious to kill the family, but Xavier suggests they have a drink of wine to show they are civilized. Morgan and Xavier leave and Morgan is mad that they did not kill the family, by Xavier reminds Morgan of patience. Morgan realises that Xavier poisoned their wine. Morgan has finally got his revenge.
As they leave the chateau, they sense the presence of another Immortal, he is Duncan MacLeod, a member of the British Army. Duncan remembers Xavier cause he beheaded his one Immortal friend. Morgan meets MacLeod.
[edit] 1996
In Paris, France, Morgan is now a jewel thief. Morgan is with a girl, they go to a jewelry store. Morgan wants a very expensive diamond. he decides he will take it. Morgan takes out a zippo lighter and flicks it, poison gas comes out of it, killing everyone in the store, including his girlfriend. Morgan later on runs into Duncan MacLeod, trying to kill him. Morgan pulls out a couple of lighters and tries to slow down MacLeod, but gets away. Morgan wants revenge on Duncan cause he took Xavier's head.
Morgan goes to a boat where MacLeod is having dinner with Renee Delaney and Inspector Dufay, who are investigating the robberies Morgan has committed. Morgan and MacLeod talk in private. Duncan realises that he poisoned the wine that Renee and Dufay are about to drink. Inspector Dufay dies of poison.
Morgan is at an old chateau outside Paris. He is found by Duncan and is arrested by the police. Later on at the jail, Morgan hangs himself so he can escape jail. Morgan leaves the morgue and finds out where Duncan is at. Morgan goes to where Renee Delaney is staying. Morgan and Duncan face off with one another on the rooftop. Morgan and Duncan fight with their sword. Morgan stabs Duncan with a poison knife so he can slow him down and take his head. Duncan, however, manages to stay awake long enough to behead Morgan and receive his Quickening.
[edit] Appearances
Episode - Double Jeopardy
[edit] External links
- Highlander: The Series at the Internet Movie Database
- The Nitpicker's Guide to Highlander
- Highlander Page for Beginners
- The shows & movies summed up
Preceded by Damon Case |
Highlander: The Series Kimmies Season 4 |
Succeeded by Xavier St. Cloud |