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A Man They Call the Sage

2017-08-06T10:46:39Z

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{{Era|AC4}}
{{Memory Infobox
|image = A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_3.png
|description = ''In anticipation of getting his reward, Edward must meet the Templars near the docks.''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
|type = Main
|fullsync = 
*Tackle the Sage from above.
*Use the pistol in combat.
|previous = [[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]
|next = [[Claiming What's Due]]
|ancestor = [[Edward Kenway]]
|location = [[Havana]], [[Cuba]], {{Wiki|New Spain}}
|date = July 1715}}
'''A Man They Call the Sage''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Edward Kenway]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Abstergo Entertainment research analyst|a research analyst]] at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Animus]].

==Description==
Edward met with the [[Templars]] at the docks to meet the [[Sages|Sage]] and escort him to the [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala|governor]]'s mansion.

==Dialogue==
Edward met with the Templars near the docks.
*'''[[Woodes Rogers|Woodes]]:''' ''Good morning, [[Duncan Walpole|Duncan]]. Just over here...''
*'''[[Stede Bonnet|Stede]]:''' ''Edward! Hello, Edward! I found a man to purchase my remaining sugar! Quite a coup, I must say!''
*'''Woodes:''' ''He just called you Edward.''
*'''Edward:''' ''Oh, that's the [[Merchants|merchant]] who sailed me here. Out of caution, I gave him a false name. ''
*'''Woodes:''' ''Ah... well done.''
*'''Edward:''' ''We'll catch up, Bonnet! Later.''
*'''Torres:''' ''Very punctual, Duncan. This way. Here he is, a man both Templars and [[Assassins]] have sought for over a decade. I am told your surname is [[Bartholomew Roberts|Roberts]]. Is this so? You recognize this, I think. ''
Torres drew some of Roberts' blood into the [[Blood vials|vial]].
[[File:A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_4.png|thumb|250px|Torres drawing Roberts' blood into the vial]]
*'''[[Julien du Casse|Julien]]:''' ''According to the old tales, the blood of a sage is required to enter the [[Observatory]].''
*'''Torres:''' ''We have the key. Now we need only its location. Perhaps mister Roberts will be eager to provide it. Transfer him to my residence.''
The group headed toward's Torres' residence.
*'''Edward:''' ''Such a fuss over one man. Is the Observatory really such a grand prize?''
*'''Torres:''' ''(Yes, indeed.) The Observatory was a tool built by the [[Isu|Precursor race]]. Its worth is without measure.''
*'''Edward:''' ''Precursor race... I see.''
*'''Torres:''' ''One of your early letters mentioned the desire to kill the [[Mayans|Mayan]] [[Mentor]], [[Ah Tabai]]. Were you able to carry out this contract before coming here?''
*'''Edward:''' ''I... I was not, no. Too many... complications along the way.''
*'''Torres:''' ''A pity. But the [[maps]] you delivered with the blood vial will see that job finished.''
*'''Edward:''' ''Aye. That's the idea.''
*'''Woodes:''' ''I don't like this route, Torres. We're exposed.''
*'''Julien:''' ''Something is wrong. Stay close, [[Grand Master]]!''
*'''Torres:''' ''I feel it too. Do not let them get their hands on the Sage! At whatever cost!
During the journey to Torres' mansion, the group was attacked by Assassins.
*'''Woodes:''' ''Assassins! Above! They're on the rooftops! Crossing me is fatal, cur! Don't expect mercy. I've survived much worse than you! To action then. It ends now! You're consigned to oblivion.''
*'''Julien:''' ''Watch the streets and alleys. They could be anywhere!''
*'''Torres:''' ''Protect the Sage!''
Edward and the others fought off the ambush, but they were caught by surprise when more Assassins ambushed their group, allowing the Sage to escape.
*'''Guard:''' ''Ah!''
*'''Torres:''' ''Stop him!''
*'''Edward:''' ''You're a nimble one, I'll give you that. Hang back and make this easy on both of us mate! Stop, or I'll kneecap you!''
Edward managed to capture the Sage.
*'''Roberts:''' ''Well done, lap dog.''
*'''Edward:''' ''Quiet!''
*'''Julien:''' ''We'll see him to the prisons, [[Grand Master]].''
*'''Torres:''' ''Double the watch.''
[[File:A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_10.png|thumb|250px|Woodes parting company with the others]]
*'''Woodes:''' ''Well, I'll be buggered. What an active day we've had, gents!''
*'''Torres:''' ''(Yes.) Beset on all sides by our enemies. We must be more cautious.''
*'''Woodes:''' ''I do wish I could remain to see our drama done, but I must avail myself of these winds and sail for [[United Kingdom|England]].''
*'''Torres:''' ''By all means, Captain. Speed and fortune to you.''
*'''Woodes:''' ''With luck, I'll return myself a governor. And with my idiot [[George I of Great Britain|King]]'s blessing, no less. (Goodbye!)''
*'''Torres:''' ''As for you, Mr. Walpole... I consider this the first payment in a long-term investment. (Thank you.)''
*'''Edward:''' ''Obliged.''
*'''Torres:''' ''I would like you to be present for the interrogation tomorrow. Call around noon.''
*'''Edward:''' ''Yes, sir.''

==Outcome==
Edward managed to recapture the Sage for the Templars, and received the payment for the delivered maps and blood vial.
==Trivia==
*In the novelization, the Assassin attack on the Templars in order to rescue Bartholomew Roberts is omitted and the scene of the induction of Julien du Casse, Woods Rogers, and Edward Kenway leads directly into Rogers' departure for England. Despite this, Ah Tabai still berates Edward for murdering his students in the novel.
*Some Assassins can be seen assassinating guards from haystacks and hiding places and Edward could shoot the unarmed Assassins during his walk with the Templars.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center" widths="180">
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_1.png|Stede Bonnet calling out to Edward
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_2.png|Edward meeting with the Templars
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_5.png|Torres ordering Roberts' transfer to his residence
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_6.png|Assassins ambushing the Templars
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_7.png|An Assassin freeing Roberts
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_8.png|Edward escorting Roberts at gunpoint
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_9.png|Templars escorting Roberts to the prison
A_Man_They_Call_The_Sage_11.png|Torres paying Edward for the delivered maps and blood vial
</gallery>

==References==
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
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[[fr:Un homme appelé le Sage]]
[[Category:Memories of Edward Kenway]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus Omega]]

Jacopo de' Pazzi

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{{Era|AC2|2book|Templars|Good}}
{{WP-REAL|Pazzi}}
{{Character Infobox
|image = AC2 Jacopo de Pazzi render.png
|birth = 1421 [[Florence]], {{Wiki|Republic of Florence}}
|death = 3 January 1480 (aged 59) [[Tuscany]], Republic of Florence
|affiliates = [[House of Pazzi]] [[Templars]]
*[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order|Italian Rite]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''
|voice = [[Arthur Grosser]]|database = [[Database: The Pazzi Conspirators|The Pazzi Conspirators]]}}
'''Jacopo de' Pazzi '''(1421 – 1480) was an affluent [[Florence|Florentine]] noble and a member of the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order|Roman Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].

Belonging to the noble [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi family]], Jacopo maintained a chief role in family affairs, operating the Pazzi banking enterprise. He was the great-uncle of [[Vieri de' Pazzi|Vieri]] and [[Viola de' Pazzi]], and also the uncle of [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].

An associate of [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], Jacopo had nothing against the ruler of Florence personally, so he commissioned four Templar assassins to murder Lorenzo and resolve the situation for him in 1478.

==Biography==
===Pazzi Conspiracy===
{{Quote|Libertà! Libertà! Libertà! Popolo e libertà! ''(Liberty! Liberty! Liberty! People and liberty!)''|Jacopo at the Palazzo della Signoria.|Assassin's Creed II}}
In 1478, Jacopo met with fellow Templar conspirators Francesco and Vieri de' Pazzi, alongside the [[Grand Master]] of the Templar Order, [[Rodrigo Borgia]], within [[San Gimignano]]. The group discussed the details of their plot to take over Florence, and Jacopo was given the responsibility of calming the Florentine [[Civilians|citizens]] once the deed was done.

While the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] had infiltrated San Gimignano alongside his [[Mario Auditore|uncle]] and his [[mercenaries]], a Templar meeting was soon concluded and the group took the Templar pledge, before they departed from the city, aside for Vieri, who remained behind. From there, Vieri was subsequently killed by Ezio, who had [[Eavesdropping|eavesdropped]] on the meeting, after his forces had overwhelmed Vieri's [[guards]].

[[File:Novella's Secret 2.png|thumb|left|250px|Jacopo at the Templar meeting]]
Later that same year, Jacopo convened with Templar loyalists inside the catacombs beneath [[Basilica di Santa Maria Novella|Santa Maria Novella]], with the meeting once again being conducted by Rodrigo. During it, Jacopo vocalized his concerns regarding the underestimated capabilities of their enemies, however, it was swiftly brushed aside by Francesco, who gave Rodrigo his word that the operation would succeed.

The following morning, once Francesco and the other conspirators had attacked the Medici at the [[Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore|Duomo]], Jacopo rallied Pazzi supporters in front of the [[Palazzo della Signoria]], chanting for liberty.

However, to Jacopo's astonishment, Francesco's body was flung over the front face of the Palazzo during the rally, while [[House of Medici|Medici]] supporters cheered from above, on the roof of the building. Paranoid, Jacopo immediately fled the city on [[Horses|horseback]], seeking sanctuary in San Gimignano.

===Death===
{{Dialogue|Ezio|I've been sent from Firenze by Il Magnifico to attend to some unfinished business. I'm looking for Jacopo de' Pazzi.|Mario|Ha... Who isn't? We've been at it for days.|Ezio and Mario discuss Jacopo's escape.|Assassin's Creed II}}
Upon fleeing Florence, Jacopo took refuge in San Gimignano along with his co-conspirators [[Bernardo Baroncelli]], [[Stefano da Bagnone]], [[Francesco Salviati]], and [[Antonio Maffei]]. Maintaining a vast range of resources, Jacopo concealed himself well within the city; however, his co-conspirators lacked his assets, and were ultimately hunted down and assassinated by Ezio Auditore. Through these assassinations, Ezio ascertained the location of another Templar gathering that Jacopo was preparing to attend.

In 1480, Ezio used that information to locate Jacopo in front of a church within the city. Jacopo traveled to an [[Antico Teatro Romano|ancient Roman theater]], while the Assassin tailed behind. Eventually arriving at the meeting, Ezio remained towards the back of the theater and observed as Jacopo met with Rodrigo and [[Emilio Barbarigo]], a formidable [[Venice|Venetian]] merchant and Templar.

[[File:With Friends 2 v.png|thumb|250px|Jacopo attempting to reason with Rodrigo]]
Tentative, Jacopo attempted to convey an explanation regarding their failure in Florence, claiming Francesco had acted rash and impulsively. Despite his attempts though, Rodrigo disregarded Jacopo's words and stabbed him in the stomach with a [[stiletto]]. Observing the wound with a petrified look, Jacopo pleaded for his life to Emilio.

Remorselessly though, Emilio stabbed Jacopo again and shoved him to the ground, to which Rodrigo brandished his blade and thrust it through Jacopo's neck, leaving him to perish. Turning away from Jacopo's dying figure, Rodrigo called on his men to capture and kill Ezio, as they were aware of his presence, before departing from the theater with Emilio.

Despite opposition, Ezio broke free of his hold and vanquished the [[guards]], before the Assassin made his way to the stage, where he ended Jacopo's suffering using his [[Hidden Blade]].

==Personality and characteristics==
{{Dialogue|Jacopo|It's Francesco's fault! His impatience made him reckless! I tried to be the voice of reason...|Emilio|More like the voice of cowardice.|Jacopo quarrels with Emilio at a Templar meeting.|Assassin's Creed II}}
[[File:NVS 25.png|thumb|250px|left|Jacopo reprimanding Francesco for underestimating the Assassins]]
As a member of the Templar Order and a conspirator against the Medici, Jacopo was pragmatic in his planning. He was not conceited and was practical when he spoke of his enemies, reminding Francesco to view the Assassins as a viable threat after Vieri's assassination. He also was rational when he fled to San Gimignano, and chose to remain hidden until he needed to attend the meeting in the countryside.

Although Jacopo exhibited sensible behavior, his conduct was often regarded as cowardice by his fellow Templars, as well as the Medici. However, upon being condemned as a coward by Emilio, Jacopo immediately began arguing with the Venetian merchant, blaming him for their failure in Florence.

Jacopo was also an apologetic man, who respected his superiors, despite occasionally letting his behavior get out of hand. He spoke softly and was shy towards Rodrigo, remaining loyal and obedient to the Grand Master even on his deathbed, telling Rodrigo he could fix the fiasco in Florence.

==Trivia==
*Historically, Jacopo died in 1478. He was hurled through a window by an enraged Florentine mob after the failed Pazzi conspiracy, before being dragged through the streets and then flung into the [[Arno]].
*Jacopo is voiced by [[Arthur Grosser]], who also portrays Pope [[Sixtus IV]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]''.
*Jacopo is the only character seen riding a horse in the city of Florence, and the only non-player character to ride a horse in ''Assassin's Creed II'', except for [[Agile guards]] during the "[[Romagna Holiday]]" memory.
*Jacopo is the only assassination target in ''Assassin's Creed II'' who does not say anything in the [[Memory Corridor]].
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Renaissance'', Jacopo's death plays out differently; Ezio respectfully kisses Jacopo's forehead before plunging his Hidden Blade into his heart as a sign of mercy.
**Coincidentally, Jacopo and [[Haytham Kenway]] shared a similar method of their deaths both in game and novel; Haytham was stabbed in the neck in [[''Assassin's Creed III'' ]]while in [[''Assassin's Creed: Forsaken'']], he was stabbed in the heart.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
CU Jacopo Pazzi.jpg|Original concept art for Jacopo de'Pazzi
WGA 10 v.png|Jacopo taking the Templar pledge
Novella's Secret 1.png|Jacopo listening to Stefano during the meeting
Farewell Francesco 10.png|Jacopo among the Pazzi supporters
With Friends 6 v.png|Rodrigo stabbing Jacopo through the neck
With Friends 15 v.png|Ezio ending Jacopo's suffering
With Friends 16 v.png|Jacopo's final moments
</gallery>

==Reference==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
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