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Manuel Palaiologos

2011-12-03T00:05:19Z

174.28.138.168:

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{{Character Infobox
|name = Manuel Palaiologos
|image = Manuel Palaiologos Database Image.png
|imgdesc =
|birth = 1455
|death = March 1512 [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|faction = [[Byzantines]] [[Templars]] [[Ottomans]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
|voice = [[Vlasta Vrana]]}}

'''Manuel Palaiologos''' (1455 – 1512) was an heir to the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] throne at the time of the collapse of the Byzantines. Following its breakdown, he surrendered his claim to the throne in exchange for a comfortable life as an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] subject.

==Biography==
===Early life===
Manuel was born in 1455, two years after the [[wikipedia:Fall of Constantinople|Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the Byzantine throne. He lived with his family in Morea, but they fled in 1460 to Corfu. The family later traveled to [[Rome]], where his father, [[wikipedia:Thomas Palaiologos|Thomas Palaiologos]], was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Wikipedia">[[wikipedia:Manuel Palaiologos|Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>

===Templar Connection===
Manuel and his brother later developed a friendship with the Templar Grand Master, Rodrigo Borgia, in the hopes of restoring Byzantine control over Constantinople. Sadly, this came to nothing when Rodrigo lost interest in any kind of eastern uprising against the Ottomans.

===Life in Constantinople===
Under Sultan [[Bayezid II]]'s rule, Manuel returned to [[Constantinople]], where he received a pension in exchange for his rights to the Byzantine throne. Here he had two sons, Loannes and Andreas, and lived a luxurious life. <ref name="Wikipedia"/><ref name="GameInformer">''[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/05/17/the-characters-of-assassin-s-creed-revelations.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 ''GameInformer'': The Characters Of Assassin's Creed Revelations]</ref>

In 1511, surviving members of the Byzantine Empire, who were secretly [[Templars]], aimed to remove the Ottomans from power and resurrect their empire. It was unclear to the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] whether or not Palaiologos was siding with the Templars, and thus [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], a [[Mentor]] in the Assassin Order, tasked himself with finding out about Manuel's true allegiance.<ref name="GameInformer"/>

===Work in Cappadocia and death===
Ezio discovered Manuel was working for the Templars in [[Cappadocia]], and went to the underground city to locate the Templar. While in Cappadocia, Ezio discovered that the Templars had an army stationed there, and that Manuel's lieutenant, [[Shahkulu]], was torturing Ottoman spies. Ezio assassinated Shahkulu, and then chased after Manuel who fled and called for his [[guards]]. However, Ezio caught Manuel later and the two fought, with Ezio eventually killing Manuel.

In his final words, Manuel expressed his desire to be Byzantine emperor, and said he had devised many plans for the position. Ezio responded by saying that his empire was already dead and that Manuel's desire was only a dream. However, Manuel believed that his dream was also that of the Templars' dream, which was of universal order and peace. Manuel gave the Assassin the [[Keys of Altaïr|key]] he held to [[Altaïr's library]], but told Ezio he would be killed before he even could even get to the secret library.

==Last words==
*'''Manuel:''' ''I should have been Constantine's successor. I had so many plans.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Your dream dies with you, Manuel. Your empire is gone.''
*'''Manuel:''' ''Ah, but I am not the only one with this vision, Assassin. The dream of our Order is universal. Ottoman, Byzantine... these are only labels. Costumes and facades. Beneath these trappings, all Templars are part of the same family.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Enough prattling. I am here for the Masyaf Key.''
*'''Manuel:''' ''Then take it. Take it and seek your fortune. See if you get within one hundred leagues of that library before one of us finishes you off.''

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
EzioManuel.jpg|Manuel being hunted by [[Ezio Auditore]].
Manuel Palaiologos and Tarik Barleti.jpg|Manuel and Tarik Barleti
Ezio confront Manuel.png|Ezio about to fight Manuel over a Masyaf Key.
ACR Manuel Art HD.png|Artwork.
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{ACR}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Palaiologos, Manuel}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Characters]]
[[Category:Templars]]
[[Category:Historical Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Assassination Targets]]

Manuel Palaiologos

2011-12-03T00:03:13Z

174.28.138.168: /* Templar Connection */

{{Era|Revelations|Templars}}
{{WPtargets}}
{{WP-REAL}}
{{Revamp}}
{{Character Infobox
|name = Manuel Palaiologos
|image = Manuel Palaiologos Database Image.png
|imgdesc =
|birth = 1455
|death = March 1512 [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|faction = [[Byzantines]] [[Templars]] [[Ottomans]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
|voice = [[Vlasta Vrana]]}}

'''Manuel Palaiologos''' (1455 – 1512) was an heir to the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] throne at the time of the collapse of the Byzantines. Following its breakdown, he surrendered his claim to the throne in exchange for a comfortable life as an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] subject.

==Biography==
===Early life===
Manuel was born in 1455, two years after the [[wikipedia:Fall of Constantinople|Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the Byzantine throne. He lived with his family in Morea, but they fled in 1460 to Corfu. The family later traveled to [[Rome]], where his father, [[wikipedia:Thomas Palaiologos|Thomas Palaiologos]], was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Wikipedia">[[wikipedia:Manuel Palaiologos|Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>

===Templar Connection===
Manuel and his brother later developed a friendship with the Templar Grand Master, Rodrigo Borgia, in the hopes of restoring Byzantine control over Constantinople. Sadly, this came to nothing when Rodrigo lost interest in any kind of eastern uprising against the Ottomans.

===Life in Constantinople===
Under Sultan [[Bayezid II]]'s rule, Manuel returned to [[Constantinople]], where he received a pension in exchange for his rights to the Byzantine throne. Here he had two sons, Loannes and Andreas, and lived a luxurious life. <ref name="Wikipedia"/><ref name="GameInformer">''[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/05/17/the-characters-of-assassin-s-creed-revelations.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 ''GameInformer'': The Characters Of Assassin's Creed Revelations]</ref>

In 1511, surviving members of the Byzantine Empire, who were secretly [[Templars]], aimed to remove the Ottomans from power and resurrect their empire. It was unclear to the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] whether or not Palaiologos was siding with the Templars, and thus [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], a [[Mentor]] in the Assassin Order, tasked himself with finding out about Manuel's true allegiance.<ref name="GameInformer"/>

===Work in Cappadocia and death===
Ezio discovered Manuel was working for the Templars in [[Cappadocia]], and went to the underground city to locate the Templar. While in Cappadocia, Ezio discovered that the Templars had an army stationed there, and that Manuel's lieutenant, [[Shahkulu]], was torturing Ottoman spies. Ezio assassinated Shahkulu, and then chased after Manuel who fled and called for his [[guards]]. However, Ezio caught Manuel later and the two fought, with Ezio eventually killing Manuel.

In his final words, Manuel expressed his desire to be Byzantine emperor, and said he had devised many plans for the position. Ezio responded by saying that his empire was already dead and that Manuel's desire was only a dream. However, Manuel believed that his dream was also that of the Templars dream, which was of universal order and peace. Manuel gave the Assassin the [[Keys of Altaïr|key]] he held to [[Altaïr's library]], but advised Ezio he could be killed before he even open the secret library.

==Last words==
*'''Manuel:''' ''I should have been Constantine's successor. I had so many plans.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Your dream dies with you, Manuel. Your empire is gone.''
*'''Manuel:''' ''Ah, but I am not the only one with this vision, Assassin. The dream of our Order is universal. Ottoman, Byzantine... these are only labels. Costumes and facades. Beneath these trappings, all Templars are part of the same family.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Enough prattling. I am here for the Masyaf Key.''
*'''Manuel:''' ''Then take it. Take it and seek your fortune. See if you get within one hundred leagues of that library before one of us finishes you off.''

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
EzioManuel.jpg|Manuel being hunted by [[Ezio Auditore]].
Manuel Palaiologos and Tarik Barleti.jpg|Manuel and Tarik Barleti
Ezio confront Manuel.png|Ezio about to fight Manuel over a Masyaf Key.
ACR Manuel Art HD.png|Artwork.
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{ACR}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Palaiologos, Manuel}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Characters]]
[[Category:Templars]]
[[Category:Historical Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Assassination Targets]]