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Derinkuyu

2013-08-28T18:13:39Z

109.92.85.163: /* City fire */

{{Era|ACR|Rbook}}
{{WP-REAL}}
{{Location infobox
|name = Derinkuyu
|image = Cappadocia-inside.png
|rulers = [[Templars]]
|factions = *[[Byzantines]]
*[[Ottomans]]
|date = {{Wiki|Bronze Age|Late Bronze Age}}
|targets = *[[Shahkulu]]
*[[Manuel Palaiologos]]}}
'''Derinkuyu''' is a city in {{Wiki|Central Anatolia Region, Turkey|Central Anatolia}}, {{Wiki|Cappadocia}}.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Most of the city's expanse is concealed underground, with only a few skylights to let sunlight through.

After the [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] [[Templars]] reasserted their presence in the [[Ottoman Empire]] in 1509, they took over the city of Derinkuyu. It became their headquarters, and served as the base of operations throughout the Empire.

== History ==
=== Templar headquarters ===
During the early 16th century, the Templars set up their headquarters in Derinkuyu,<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> after having been driven from their previous base in [[Rome]] by the [[Italian Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> There, the Templars set up prisons and installed themselves as the rulers of the city, filling the streets with Byzantine Templars.

The one in charge of the [[Masyaf]] expedition, [[Manuel Palaiologos]], resided in Derinkuyu for some time after his family lost their hold on the Ottoman throne. Manuel's forces were garrisoned in the city, and both he and his fellow Templar [[Shahkulu]] held power within its walls.

In 1511, after negotiating the purchase of [[firearms]] from [[Tarik Barleti]], the Captain of the [[Janissaries]], the shipment was stored in the Derinkuyu stronghold.<ref name="Revelations"/>

=== Assassin infiltration ===
[[File:Hidden city 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio's arrival at Derinkuyu]]
By the same year, Tarik Barleti had [[Ottomans|Ottoman]] spies active within Derinkuyu, who were meant to observe the Templar activity in the city, and report it back to the Janissaries. After gaining enough information, Tarik planned to attack the Templars where they felt safest: Derinkuyu.

In March of 1512, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] visited the city, following his search for the final [[Masyaf Keys|key]] to [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|library]]. There, he met with one of Tarik's spies, a young woman named [[Dilara]], who told him of the capture of all her fellow spies the previous week.

As the two parted, Ezio made his way around the city, where he overheard Byzantine Templars discussing Dilara, who they had captured just outside Derinkuyu's prison. They also spoke about Manuel's bodyguard Shahkulu, and how he was preparing to kill her and several other spies.

Unfortunately for them, neither the guards nor Shahkulu had the key to Dilara's prison cell, as it was at the city market, held by an off-duty Byzantine. Ezio tracked down the guard, and [[Pickpocketing|pickpocketed]] the key to liberate Dilara, before the two then left for Derinkuyu's chapel to kill Shahkulu.

[[File:Renegade 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Shahkulu beating Janos at the chapel]]
Making their way across the city, they arrived in time to see Shahkulu beating a spy named [[Janos]]. Ezio [[Freerunning|free-ran]] around the area and made his way to a small platform, directly above where Shahkulu stood, since he realized that the Templar's armor was too thick for [[Hidden Gun|bullets]]. Ezio then leapt from the beam, and air-assassinated Shahkulu with his [[Hidden Blade]].

Though Shahkulu fell, he reached up to strangle Ezio as the Assassin was speaking his last rites, to which Ezio responded by stabbing him once more in the shoulder, to make the man release his grip on his throat.

Unfazed, the Turkmen renegade shrugged off the second injury, and attempted to fight the Assassin alongside his [[guards]]. After a brief skirmish, Ezio finally killed Shahkulu, and questioned the two spies about the firearms Tarik had delivered to the Templars.

He realized that he could ignite the delivered gunpowder to flush out Manuel Palaiologos, and, ignoring Dilara's protests that he would cause a panic in the city, Ezio left for Derinkuyu's stronghold.<ref name="Revelations"/>

=== Hunt for Manuel ===
[[File:Decommission 4.png|thumb|250px|right|The explosion in the stronghold]]
Ezio entered Derinkuyu's depot, where their armaments were stored, and searched for the rifles. Upon finding the gunpowder, he ignited it, creating a large explosion that blazed through the stronghold. The resulting fire seared through the wooden fortress, choking the entire city with flames and smoke.

Upon hearing the loud explosion at the weapons depot, Manuel Palaiologos rushed out onto an elevated area, where he had a clear view of the entire city. From there, Manuel began calling out to the panicked [[Civilians|citizens]] for calm, but he fled upon seeing Ezio advancing upon him.

As Manuel ran, he called out for his guards to kill the Assassin, and eventually made his way through a large gate in the corner of the city. He slowed upon reaching the small port at Derinkuyu's underground river, but Ezio, who had scaled the closed gate, cornered him there.

[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png|thumb|250px|left|Manuel facing Ezio]]
Manuel was forced to confront the Assassin, and the two met in a duel. Despite his efforts, Manuel was bested, and was subsequently killed in the confrontation. Ezio then took the final Masyaf key from Manuel, but he was confronted by Prince [[Ahmet]] on a boat offshore, who revealed himself to be a Templar as well.

Ezio conversed briefly with Ahmet, and the Ottoman prince commanded his men to kill the Assassin, before departing from the city.<ref name="Revelations"/>

{{-}}
=== City fire ===
{{Dialogue2|Ezio|Keep out of sight until you hear the explosions. Then, you run.|Dilara|Explosions? If you do that, all hell will break loose. You will panic the entire city.|Sì. I am counting on it.|Ezio and Dilara, a little before the fire.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
[[File:Escape 5.png|thumb|250px|right|The evacuation of Derinkuyu]]
The fire Ezio had caused at the stronghold spread alarmingly through the city, filling the underground chamber with acrid smoke, and forcing an evacuation. Ezio fled with the rest of the civilians, many of whom were killed by the abundance of thick smoke, or through the falling rubble of burning buildings.

During the span of the evacuation, Derinkuyu's alarm bell rang loudly, and explosions periodically rocked the entire city. Despite the raging fire and deafening blasts, Ezio and a number of civilians managed to escape Derinkuyu, with the Assassin leaving the city by boat.<ref name="Revelations"/>

Also,during this event,Ezio willingly killed hundreads of innocent civilians. Yeah guys,the assasins are really the heros here...

I think...

== Trivia ==
*In [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/322762/interviews/assassins-creed-revelations-think-huge-sequences-of-high-adventure an interview with CVG], [[Alexandre Amancio]] noted that parts of the city were reminiscent of {{Wiki|Petra}}.
*While in the city, Ezio could not lose [[Social Stealth|notoriety]].
*The unique items sold in Derinkuyu contained Templar taxes, which raised their prices by 10%.
*After his first visit, Ezio could take a boat to Derinkuyu from the Eastern [[Galata District|Galata district]] docks.
*There was only one [[View Points|view point]] in the whole of Derinkuyu.
*Derinkuyu literally means "deep well".

== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center">
Derinkuyu.jpg|Concept art of Derinkuyu from the outside
Arrival at Cappadocia concep illustration.jpg|Arrival at Cappadocia concept illustration
Cappadocia.jpg|Derinkuyu concept art
Cappadocia stone carved church.jpg|Concept art of the stone carved church
Cappadocia concept.jpg|Concept art of Ezio in Derinkuyu
Acrcapadoccia.png|Concept art of the Derinkuyu fire
Dechambo Cappadocia Concept 3.JPG|Concept art of Derinkuyu
Hidden city 1.png|Ezio's ship arriving at Derinkuyu
Viewpoint-cappadocia.png|Ezio overlooking Derinkuyu from the view point
Hidden city 2.png|The port outside Derinkuyu
The Spy 3.png|Ezio eavesdropping at Derinkuyu's prison
Escape 3.png|The smoke-filled streets of Derinkuyu
</gallery>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACR}}
[[Category:Turkey]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations locations]]
[[Category:Templar headquarters]]

Derinkuyu

2013-08-28T18:13:19Z

109.92.85.163: /* City fire */

{{Era|ACR|Rbook}}
{{WP-REAL}}
{{Location infobox
|name = Derinkuyu
|image = Cappadocia-inside.png
|rulers = [[Templars]]
|factions = *[[Byzantines]]
*[[Ottomans]]
|date = {{Wiki|Bronze Age|Late Bronze Age}}
|targets = *[[Shahkulu]]
*[[Manuel Palaiologos]]}}
'''Derinkuyu''' is a city in {{Wiki|Central Anatolia Region, Turkey|Central Anatolia}}, {{Wiki|Cappadocia}}.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Most of the city's expanse is concealed underground, with only a few skylights to let sunlight through.

After the [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] [[Templars]] reasserted their presence in the [[Ottoman Empire]] in 1509, they took over the city of Derinkuyu. It became their headquarters, and served as the base of operations throughout the Empire.

== History ==
=== Templar headquarters ===
During the early 16th century, the Templars set up their headquarters in Derinkuyu,<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> after having been driven from their previous base in [[Rome]] by the [[Italian Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> There, the Templars set up prisons and installed themselves as the rulers of the city, filling the streets with Byzantine Templars.

The one in charge of the [[Masyaf]] expedition, [[Manuel Palaiologos]], resided in Derinkuyu for some time after his family lost their hold on the Ottoman throne. Manuel's forces were garrisoned in the city, and both he and his fellow Templar [[Shahkulu]] held power within its walls.

In 1511, after negotiating the purchase of [[firearms]] from [[Tarik Barleti]], the Captain of the [[Janissaries]], the shipment was stored in the Derinkuyu stronghold.<ref name="Revelations"/>

=== Assassin infiltration ===
[[File:Hidden city 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio's arrival at Derinkuyu]]
By the same year, Tarik Barleti had [[Ottomans|Ottoman]] spies active within Derinkuyu, who were meant to observe the Templar activity in the city, and report it back to the Janissaries. After gaining enough information, Tarik planned to attack the Templars where they felt safest: Derinkuyu.

In March of 1512, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] visited the city, following his search for the final [[Masyaf Keys|key]] to [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|library]]. There, he met with one of Tarik's spies, a young woman named [[Dilara]], who told him of the capture of all her fellow spies the previous week.

As the two parted, Ezio made his way around the city, where he overheard Byzantine Templars discussing Dilara, who they had captured just outside Derinkuyu's prison. They also spoke about Manuel's bodyguard Shahkulu, and how he was preparing to kill her and several other spies.

Unfortunately for them, neither the guards nor Shahkulu had the key to Dilara's prison cell, as it was at the city market, held by an off-duty Byzantine. Ezio tracked down the guard, and [[Pickpocketing|pickpocketed]] the key to liberate Dilara, before the two then left for Derinkuyu's chapel to kill Shahkulu.

[[File:Renegade 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Shahkulu beating Janos at the chapel]]
Making their way across the city, they arrived in time to see Shahkulu beating a spy named [[Janos]]. Ezio [[Freerunning|free-ran]] around the area and made his way to a small platform, directly above where Shahkulu stood, since he realized that the Templar's armor was too thick for [[Hidden Gun|bullets]]. Ezio then leapt from the beam, and air-assassinated Shahkulu with his [[Hidden Blade]].

Though Shahkulu fell, he reached up to strangle Ezio as the Assassin was speaking his last rites, to which Ezio responded by stabbing him once more in the shoulder, to make the man release his grip on his throat.

Unfazed, the Turkmen renegade shrugged off the second injury, and attempted to fight the Assassin alongside his [[guards]]. After a brief skirmish, Ezio finally killed Shahkulu, and questioned the two spies about the firearms Tarik had delivered to the Templars.

He realized that he could ignite the delivered gunpowder to flush out Manuel Palaiologos, and, ignoring Dilara's protests that he would cause a panic in the city, Ezio left for Derinkuyu's stronghold.<ref name="Revelations"/>

=== Hunt for Manuel ===
[[File:Decommission 4.png|thumb|250px|right|The explosion in the stronghold]]
Ezio entered Derinkuyu's depot, where their armaments were stored, and searched for the rifles. Upon finding the gunpowder, he ignited it, creating a large explosion that blazed through the stronghold. The resulting fire seared through the wooden fortress, choking the entire city with flames and smoke.

Upon hearing the loud explosion at the weapons depot, Manuel Palaiologos rushed out onto an elevated area, where he had a clear view of the entire city. From there, Manuel began calling out to the panicked [[Civilians|citizens]] for calm, but he fled upon seeing Ezio advancing upon him.

As Manuel ran, he called out for his guards to kill the Assassin, and eventually made his way through a large gate in the corner of the city. He slowed upon reaching the small port at Derinkuyu's underground river, but Ezio, who had scaled the closed gate, cornered him there.

[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png|thumb|250px|left|Manuel facing Ezio]]
Manuel was forced to confront the Assassin, and the two met in a duel. Despite his efforts, Manuel was bested, and was subsequently killed in the confrontation. Ezio then took the final Masyaf key from Manuel, but he was confronted by Prince [[Ahmet]] on a boat offshore, who revealed himself to be a Templar as well.

Ezio conversed briefly with Ahmet, and the Ottoman prince commanded his men to kill the Assassin, before departing from the city.<ref name="Revelations"/>

{{-}}
=== City fire ===
{{Dialogue2|Ezio|Keep out of sight until you hear the explosions. Then, you run.|Dilara|Explosions? If you do that, all hell will break loose. You will panic the entire city.|Sì. I am counting on it.|Ezio and Dilara, a little before the fire.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
[[File:Escape 5.png|thumb|250px|right|The evacuation of Derinkuyu]]
The fire Ezio had caused at the stronghold spread alarmingly through the city, filling the underground chamber with acrid smoke, and forcing an evacuation. Ezio fled with the rest of the civilians, many of whom were killed by the abundance of thick smoke, or through the falling rubble of burning buildings.

During the span of the evacuation, Derinkuyu's alarm bell rang loudly, and explosions periodically rocked the entire city. Despite the raging fire and deafening blasts, Ezio and a number of civilians managed to escape Derinkuyu, with the Assassin leaving the city by boat.<ref name="Revelations"/>

Also,during this event,Ezie willingly killed hundreads of innocent civilians. Yeah guys,the assasins are really the heros here...

I think...

== Trivia ==
*In [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/322762/interviews/assassins-creed-revelations-think-huge-sequences-of-high-adventure an interview with CVG], [[Alexandre Amancio]] noted that parts of the city were reminiscent of {{Wiki|Petra}}.
*While in the city, Ezio could not lose [[Social Stealth|notoriety]].
*The unique items sold in Derinkuyu contained Templar taxes, which raised their prices by 10%.
*After his first visit, Ezio could take a boat to Derinkuyu from the Eastern [[Galata District|Galata district]] docks.
*There was only one [[View Points|view point]] in the whole of Derinkuyu.
*Derinkuyu literally means "deep well".

== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center">
Derinkuyu.jpg|Concept art of Derinkuyu from the outside
Arrival at Cappadocia concep illustration.jpg|Arrival at Cappadocia concept illustration
Cappadocia.jpg|Derinkuyu concept art
Cappadocia stone carved church.jpg|Concept art of the stone carved church
Cappadocia concept.jpg|Concept art of Ezio in Derinkuyu
Acrcapadoccia.png|Concept art of the Derinkuyu fire
Dechambo Cappadocia Concept 3.JPG|Concept art of Derinkuyu
Hidden city 1.png|Ezio's ship arriving at Derinkuyu
Viewpoint-cappadocia.png|Ezio overlooking Derinkuyu from the view point
Hidden city 2.png|The port outside Derinkuyu
The Spy 3.png|Ezio eavesdropping at Derinkuyu's prison
Escape 3.png|The smoke-filled streets of Derinkuyu
</gallery>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACR}}
[[Category:Turkey]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations locations]]
[[Category:Templar headquarters]]

Gaius Julius Caesar

2013-08-28T17:36:59Z

109.92.85.163: /* Trivia */

{{Era|ACB|PL}}
{{WP-REAL|Julius Caesar}}
{{Revamp}}
'''Gaius Julius Caesar '''(13 July 100 BCE - 15 March 44 BCE) was a prominent general of the Roman army and a notable politician. He played a key role in transforming the flagging [[Roman Republic]] into the seemingly unstoppable [[Roman Empire]].

==Biography==
Julius Caesar accrued numerous military victories in his role as the general of the Roman army stationed in Cisalpine Gaul, Transalpine Gaul, and Illyricum, three provinces that Caesar administered as governor. He was successful in conquering the Gallic tribes throughout modern-day [[France]], [[Germany]], and Belgium. Caesar was the great nemesis of the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix, who he defeated in one of his most famous conquests, the Battle of Alesia.

In the midst of a civil war, Caesar declared himself dictator and appointed himself Consul of the Roman Senate. The senators feared Caesar's increasing political and military control of Rome, and Caesar was evidently supported by the [[Templars]], though it is unknown whether or not he was aware of their existence.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> Consequently, a number of senators decided to eliminate Caesar for the benefit of the Roman people.

Caesar's close friend [[Marcus Junius Brutus]] led the conspiracy against Caesar alongside [[Gaius Cassius Longinus]];<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> both were secret members of the [[Assassins]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Brutus and Cassius planned to murder Caesar in the Senate on the Ides of March (March 15). Their attempt was successful, and the conspirators stabbed Caesar 23 times. However, his death seemed to bring only more chaos than before. Civil war continued for another 13 years, and in the end Caesar's adopted heir Octavian (later known as Augustus) became the first emperor of the Roman Empire.

==Trivia==
*There is a [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood achievements|trophy]] for the PlayStation 3 in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' named after Julius Caesar. It is earned by gaining all other trophies, 50 in total. Also the [[Dagger of Brutus]], which was used by Marcus Junius Brutus to kill Caesar, can be obtained.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>
*Julius Caesar's known murderers were Marcus Junius Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus, Servius Sulpcicius Galba, Quintus Ligarias, Lucius Minucius Basilus, Publius Servilius Casca Longus, Gaius Servilius Casca, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, Lucius Tillius Cimber, Gaius Trebonius, Lucius Cassius Longinus, Gaius Cassius Parmensis, Caecilius, Bucolianus, Rubrius Ruga, Marcus Spurius, Publius Sextius Naso, Lucius Pontius Aquila, Petronius, Decimus Turullius and Pacuvius Antistius Labeo. The rest of the names are lost to history.
*This is a horrible work of fiction,just remember that. No wonder these idiots decided to slander poor Julius...

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Caesar, Gaius Julius}}

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Vlad Tepes

2013-08-28T17:30:07Z

109.92.85.163: /* Trivia */

{{Era|ACR|Templars}}
{{WP-REAL|Vlad the Impaler}}
{{Quote|Vlad the Impaler is a Wallachian lord who was rallied under the Templar banner by his hatred for the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]].|[[Ubisoft]] description.}}
[[File:The count.png|thumb|160px|right|Vlad Tepes]]
'''Vlad III Tepes''' (November or December 1431 - December 1476), also known by the title of '''Vlad the Impaler''', his actual name '''Vlad Draculesti''', and the patronymic name '''Dracula''', was Voivode of [[Wallachia]] that ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476.

Secretly a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Templars' fight against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by [[Ishak Pasha]], the [[Ottomans|Ottoman]] Grand Vizier and [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Turkish Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]], with the event ultimately resulting in Vlad's death.

On his demise, Vlad's head was brought back to [[Constantinople]] as a trophy, and combined with his [[Vlad Tepes' Sword|sword]], both were deposited in a specially made [[Vlad the Impaler's Prison|prison]] just outside the Constantinian Walls. The sword was eventually recovered by the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Assassins]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], in 1511.

In 2012, his [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] were used as an Animi Avatar by the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]], for the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations|second stage]] of training for the recruits in their [[Animi Training Program]], under the title of the [[Count]].

==Trivia==
*Vlad was also the idol of a Wallachian Assassin, [[Vali cel Tradat]]. His death, which Vali believed the Ottomans were responsible for, coupled with the fact that the Assassins had brokered a truce with the Ottoman Empire, led to Vali's eventual betrayal of the Order.
*According to legend, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his white skin and the fact that he only went outside occasionally. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, became the inspiration for the famous vampiric character "Dracula".
[[File:Impaler 3.png|thumb|250px|Vlad's skull inside his coffin]]
*While Ezio recovered Vlad's sword from the tomb, a skull bearing long canine fangs could be seen, further referring to the rumors of Vlad's vampirism.
*He was given the nickname "The Impaler" as a result of the way he would torture his victims. He would put lard or some type of lubricant on a large wooden spike and place them at the top of it, with it between their legs, and eventually his victim would be impaled. Afterwards, the spikes would be formed in a large circle as a barricade around Vlad's fortresses, also used to threaten any who opposed him. He learned these methods of torture from the Ottoman Turks.
*Vlad is usually thought to be the short form for names beginning with the Slavic element ''volod'', "to rule." Tepes is Romanian for "impaler."

==Reference==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
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