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Armor

2012-01-02T09:31:04Z

182.68.198.121: /* Desynchronization */

{{Era|AC2|Brotherhood|Revelations}}
{{Revamp}}

'''Armor''' was metal plating or leather pieces designed to provide protection to the wearer and was available for purchase at [[blacksmiths]]. They fortified the health and damage resistance of the wearer. However, armor could also be broken if it took too much damage causing a temporary loss in maximum health until repaired.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><ref name="ACII">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

==High Middle Ages==

[[File:Altair-novice-robes.png|thumb|150px|Altaïr's plain robes]]
During the Crusades, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] wore a standard Assassin combat uniform that primarily consisted of vambraces, greaves, shoes and a protective belt, all made in leather. The main vambrace, which was always born on an Assassin's left forearm, conceals the [[Hidden Blade]] with a series of metal plating arranged in formation for combat protection. As an Assassin was promoted through the ranks of the [[Assassins|Order]], his waist belt would also be upgraded to reflect the new found status. Altaïr and [[Malik Al-Sayf#Characteristics and personality|Malik]] both bore the highest level combat uniform in the Assassin's Order, with the most prestigious three-layer waist belts.<ref name="AC"/>

====Desynchronization====
Because [[Desmond Miles|Desmond]] lost [[Synchronization]] every time Altaïr was hit during combat, it is implied that Altaïr was never mortally wounded nor even hit in armed conflicts or during assassinations. This would be feasible given his reputation as a legendary warrior of his time and his [[Those Who Came Before|lineage]].<ref name="AC"/>

====Codex====
Using the [[Second Apple|Apple of Eden]] Altaïr created the [[Codex]] pages as well as [[Armor of Altaïr|a new suit of armor for himself]], one that was almost impossible to damage. This new armor would be passed down to each of his descendants, eventually being hidden away in the [[Sanctuary]] beneath the [[Villa Auditore]].<ref name="AC"/><ref name="ACII"/>

===Other Characters===
Armor did appear on other individuals, and there were differences in the styles worn by [[guards]] in each city.

The guards in [[Damascus]] could be found in either lamellar, leather, or ringmail armor.

Guards in [[Acre]] could be seen in brigantine armor and chain mail, some complete with coifs.

Guards in [[Jerusalem]] were often found wearing scale or splintmail.

Each of these guard types could be found in the [[Kingdom]] near their respective cities.<ref name="AC"/>

The [[Templars|Knights Templar]] uniformly wore full suits of chain mail covered in a white tabbard with a red steel helm covering their face. All of the Knights Templar wore their signature red cross openly, whereas future Templars wore the cross symbol more subtly.<ref name="AC"/>

==Renaissance==
===Italy===

[[File:Ezio-plainrobes-ac2.png|thumb|150px|Ezio's plain robes]]
[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] could purchase different types of armor from blacksmiths found throughout the game's various cities. There were four sets of armor that could be purchased, and a fifth - the Armor of Altaïr which could be gained through acquiring all of the Assassin's seals. Each set contained four individual pieces: chest plates, greaves, spaulders, and vambraces.<ref name="ACII"/>

===Statistics===
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 366px; height: 601px"
! scope="col"|Armor name
! scope="col"|Available
! scope="col"|Cost
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Leather Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 03
| style="text-align: center;"|1,200ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Leather Vambraces
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 04
| style="text-align: center;"|1,100ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"| Leather Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 03
| style="text-align: center;"|4,370ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Leather Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 01
| style="text-align: center;"|2,185ƒ
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Helmschmied Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 03
| style="text-align: center;"|4,940ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Helmschmied Vambraces
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 05
| style="text-align: center;"|2,900ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Helmschmied Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 05
| style="text-align: center;"|10,800ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Helmschmied Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 04
| style="text-align: center;"|6,200ƒ
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Metal Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 04
| style="text-align: center;"|7,200ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Metal Vambraces
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"|6,300ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Metal Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|17,200ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Metal Pauldrons
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|12,000ƒ
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Missaglias Greaves*
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 08
| style="text-align: center;"|14,600ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Missaglias Vambraces*
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 09
| style="text-align: center;"|12,000ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Missaglias Chest Guard*
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 09
| style="text-align: center;"|27,900ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Missaglias Pauldrons*
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 10
| style="text-align: center;"|21,300ƒ
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Vambraces of Altaïr
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Assassin Tombs
| style="text-align: center;"|N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Greaves of Altaïr
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Assassin Tombs
| style="text-align: center;"|N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Pauldrons of Altaïr
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Assassin Tombs
| style="text-align: center;"|N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Chest Guard of Altaïr
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Assassin Tombs
| style="text-align: center;"|N/A
|}

Leather Armor was the first available armor and provided health bonuses but no resistance bonuses. Later Ezio could purchase ''Helmschmied'', a variant of leather with metal inlays, ''Metal Armor'' and ''Missaglias'', a stylized set of metal armor. Every armor after the leather set offers health bonuses and resistance bonuses. Armor could be damaged through combat or by falling from buildings so it was necessary to repair it at blacksmiths regularly. Each armor had a set number of circles that it could resist. In general twenty squares of combat or falling damage to the synch bar would remove one circle of resistance from every piece of armor one had equipped.<ref name="ACII"/>

====Altaïr's armor====
Ezio could unlock Altaïr's improved armor by collecting the six [[Assassin seal]]s from the tombs of six different Assassins. It consisted of black cloth with specially made armor integrated into it akin to the mythical properties of the Golden Fleece. As such the armor never required repairs. When [[Tailors|dyed]], all that changed was the inside color of the armor. Page 19 of Altaïr's Codex revealed that this was the only suit made by Altaïr, who destroyed the written formula out of fear of the armor becoming widely used either by friend or foe alike.<ref name="ACII"/>

===Other Characters===
All types of soldiers in Italy were armored to varying degrees, with [[archers]] as the lightest, followed by [[Agiles]], regular soldiers, [[Seekers]], and [[Brutes]]. Elite soldiers wear heavier armor than regular soldiers making them more resistant to Ezio's attacks and counter-attacks.<ref name="ACII"/>

===Rome===

[[File:Ezio-plainrobes-brotherhood.png|thumb|150px|Ezio's plain robes in Rome]]
During the siege of Monteriggioni Ezio lost the Armor of Altaïr forcing him to run into battle clothed in a simple shirt, trousers and boots. Later on in [[Rome]], Ezio's new robes and armor were anonymously given to him by [[Niccolò Machiavelli|Machiavelli]]. Ezio's newer attire resembled the clothes of Altaïr, with longer robes and a longer hood. Ezio's new armor came only with a spaulder and a single vambrace.

Ezio was able to purchase armor upgrades, just like in the previously visited cities, in a blacksmith shop. It was also possible to complete [[Shop Quests|specific quests]] for the blacksmith shop on [[Tiber Island]], in order to unlock parts of the Seusenhofer armor. The only set of [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood outfits|armor]] that could not be purchased is the [[Helmschmied Drachen Armor]] (This armor's is available with the purchase of [[The Da Vinci Disappearance (DLC)|''The Da Vinci Disappearance'']] DLC).<ref name="ACB"/>

===Statistics===
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 375px;"
! scope="col"|Armor Name
! scope="col"|Available
! scope="col"|Cost
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Roman Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 03
| style="text-align: center;"|1,100ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Roman Vambraces
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 04
| style="text-align: center;"|1,000ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Roman Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 05
| style="text-align: center;"|2,500ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Roman Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 02
| style="text-align: center;"|900ƒ
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Rondelle Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 05
| style="text-align: center;"|3,200ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Rondelle Vambraces
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 05
| style="text-align: center;"|2,900ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Rondelle Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"|5,100ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Rondelle Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"|5,900ƒ
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Plate Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"|6,500ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Plate Vambraces
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"|6,000ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Plate Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|9,200ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Plate Pauldrons
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|9,900ƒ
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Seusenhofer Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|12,000ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Seusenhofer Vambraces
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|11,200ƒ
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Seusenhofer Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete the shop quest "Exotica"
| style="text-align: center;"| N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Seusenhofer Pauldrons
| style="text-align: center;"| Complete the shop quest "Exotica"
| style="text-align: center;"| N/A
|-
|
|
|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Greaves of Brutus
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Romulus Lairs
| style="text-align: center;"| N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Vambraces of Brutus
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Romulus Lairs
| style="text-align: center;"| N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Chest Guard of Brutus
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Romulus Lairs
| style="text-align: center;"| N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Pauldrons of Brutus
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete all 6 Romulus Lairs
| style="text-align: center;"|
N/A
|}

Armor designs in Rome had changed and were given metal inlays during the second and last set of purchasable armors. The Roman armor set was made of leather while the Rondelle armor set had the same design with metal inlays, the Plate armor was the unstylized with metal inlays of the Seusenhofer armor. When all six [[Scrolls of Romulus|Keys of Romulus]] were obtained, Ezio was given the [[Armor of Brutus]], an unbreakable armor.<ref name="ACB"/>

===Recruits===
Ezio's Assassin Recruits could also wear armor; this was upgradeable as the assassin leveled up free of charge. A recruit started with no armor but could acquire leather pauldrons, leather greaves, a leather chest guard, and finally, a full set of plate armor (which replaced all the parts of leather armor already equipped). With 'level four' armor being the best recruits could have - they had more than double their original health, making plate armor extremely useful. Once the recruits reach the rank of Assassin however, they will have new robes (resembling that of Ezio's Master robes) and the armor of a full-fledged Assassin.<ref name="ACB"/>

===Other Characters===
Guards were armored similarly those stationed in other Italian regions, with the addition of the [[Papal Guard]] as the most heavily armored opponents. Of the new guard archetypes the [[Crossbowmen]] were equal in defense to Archers, while [[Arquebusiers]] matched standard guards.<ref name="ACB"/>

===Constantinople===
[[File:Ezio-plainrobes-revelations.png|thumb|150px|Ezio's plain robes in Constantinople]]
During Ezio's travels in Constantinople, he encountered a new variety of armor. From blacksmiths, he could acquire Azap Leather armor, the weakest, Mamluk Metal armor - stronger than the Azap Leather - and the Sepahi Riding armor, the strongest of the three. Additionally, upon initiating seven Assassin Recruits into becoming Master Assassins (doing the first part of every Master Assassin mission) he acquired the Master Assassin armor. After finding all ten of Ishak Pasha's memoir pages, he then journeyed inside the [[Hagia Sophia]] to obtain the [[Armor of Ishak Pasha]].

===Statistics===
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 375px;"
! scope="col"|Armor Name
! scope="col"|Available
! scope="col"|Cost
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Azap Leather Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 02
| style="text-align: center;"|1,675 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Azap Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 04
| style="text-align: center;"|2,875 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Azap Leather Bracers
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 03
| style="text-align: center;"|1,150 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Azap Leather Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 04
| style="text-align: center;"|1,265 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Mamluk Metal Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"|7,038 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Mamluk Chest Plate
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"|7,866 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Mamluk Metal Bracers
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 05
| style="text-align: center;"|4,002 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Mamluk Metal Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 05
| style="text-align: center;"|4,416 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Sepahi Riding Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|15,456 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Sepahi Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 07
| style="text-align: center;"|16,560 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Sepahi Riding Bracers
| style="text-align: center;"|Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"| 12,696 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Sepahi Riding Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"| Sequence 06
| style="text-align: center;"| 13,662 Akçe
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
|-
|
Master Assassin's Spaulders
|
Complete the first parts of the Master Assassin memories
|
N/A
|-
|
Master Assassin's Chest Guard
|
Complete the first parts of the Master Assassin memories
|
N/A
|-
|
Master Assassin's Bracers
|
Complete the first parts of the Master Assassin memories
|
N/A
|-
|
Master Assassin's Greaves
|
Complete the first parts of the Master Assassin memories
|
N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
| style="text-align: center;"|
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Ishak Pasha's Spaulders
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete the Hagia Sophia
| style="text-align: center;"|N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Ishak Pasha's Chest Guard
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete the Hagia Sophia
| style="text-align: center;"| N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Ishak Pasha's Bracers
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete the Hagia Sophia
| style="text-align: center;"| N/A
|-
| style="text-align: center;"|Ishak Pasha's Greaves
| style="text-align: center;"|Complete the Hagia Sophia
| style="text-align: center;"|
N/A
|}

==Trivia==
{{GalleryBox|Armor}}
* Ezio's initial spaulder in Rome is leather, while the cover art depicts him wearing a metal spaulder. His new hidden blade bracer was the same as it is on the cover, as well as his hidden blade. But like the metal spaulder, Ezio's second hidden blade does not appear like the one on the cover. Instead, it was a brown glove like his original second hidden blade used in the ''Assassin's Creed II'' E3 Demo, and also on pre-released ''Assassin's Creed II'' pictures. The second blade was originally displayed as an identical blade and bracer as his primary blade and bracer.
* Vambraces for the second hidden blade can be bought at a blacksmith only when the second hidden blade is purchased from [[Leonardo da Vinci|Leonardo]], but none of the vambraces have the design of the bracer shown in the cover art.
* The Armor of Altaïr, the Armor of Brutus, the Master Assassin armor and the Armor of Ishak Pasha all give 25 health squares without the need of repairs.
* With the Master Assassin armor equiped, Ezio's clothing color is returned to the default Original Grey. It will stay that way until you unequip the Master Assassin armor. It will still be possible to dye your clothes, however, this will not be noticeable until you unequip the armor. Additionally, like the [[Armor of Ishak Pasha|Armor of Ishak Pasha,  ]] the hood will remain on in cutscenes.
* In ''Revelations'', if you replay the second memory of the first sequence, any armor will be removed and will stay that way even after the completion of the memory. This is most likely a glitch.

==References==
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Antonio de Magianis

2012-01-02T06:21:42Z

182.68.198.121: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{Era|AC2|AC2D|Renaissance|Bbook|Assassins|Featured}}
{{WPAssassins}}
{{Quote|When I was a child, we were taught that the nobles were just and kind. I believed it, too. Though my father was only a cobbler and my mother a scullery maid, I aspired to be much more. I studied hard, I persevered, but the nobles would never have me.|Antonio to [[Ezio]], as they near the Basilica|Assassin's Creed II}}
{{Character Infobox
|image=Zw-antonio.png
|faction=[[Assassins]], [[Thieves]]
|name=Antonio de Magianis
|meaning=
|appear=''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''
|period=[[Renaissance]]
|voice=[[Carlo Mestroni]] [[Tony Azzolino]] (''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery|Discovery]]'')
}}
'''Antonio de Magianis''' was a member of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] and leader of the [[Thieves]] Guild located in the [[Italy|Italian]] city of [[Venice]] during the 15th century.

Raised in poverty from birth, Antonio was unable to attain a wealthy lifestyle, eventually resulting in his founding of the [[Venice Thieves Guild|Venetian Thieves Guild]]. Targeting the rich and wealthy of the city's population, Antonio also improved his position in the Assassin Order, realizing that members of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] had dug their way into Venice's corrupt nobility.

Eventually meeting with [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], an Assassin-in-training on a quest for vengeance, the pair worked together to thwart the Templars' plans to take over Venice. After a failed attempt to infiltrate the [[Palazzo della Seta]] by the Thieves, Ezio eventually managed to do so with their help, resulting in the successful assassination of [[Emilio Barbarigo]]. The Thieves then took over the Palazzo for themselves, turning it into their new base of operations.

Ezio later discovered out that the Templars planned to kill Doge [[Giovanni Mocenigo]], and requested Antonio's aid. After scouting the Doge's [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo]], Ezio and Antonio rushed to [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s workshop, requesting the use of his [[Flying Machine|flying machine]]. Antonio ordered his Thieves to set fires around Venice, allowing Ezio to gain altitude whilst using the machine. Dodging arrows fired by shocked guards, Ezio glided onto the Palazzo rooftop and eventually succeeded in assassinating [[Carlo Grimaldi]].

During the next few years, Antonio once again assisted Ezio with taking down high-ranking Venetian Templars, introducing him to [[Teodora Contanto|Sister Teodora]] whilst plotting the assassination of the Templar Doge [[Marco Barbarigo]], and later introducing Ezio to the Doge's successor [[Agostino Barbarigo]] before directing him to the [[Mercenaries|mercenary]] [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]] to gain support in taking down [[Silvio Barbarigo]].

==Biography==
===Early life===
Born in 1443 to a poor family, Antonio lived with his father, a cobbler, and his mother, a maid for an upper-class family. As he grew older, he developed a desire for a richer life, however, despite a concentration on academics, the Venetian schools refused his admission into their institutions, and he was unable to alter his personal circumstances. Realizing that hard labor wouldn't allow him to achieve his aspirations, the disillusioned and bitter Antonio resorted to stealing.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

Eventually, Antonio found his way into the Order of Assassins, and subsequently set up the local Thieves guild. Antonio and his fellow thieves consented only to theft of property from the largely immoral Venetian nobility. He considered his guild more of a "business" than a crime syndicate.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />

===Infiltrating the Palazzo===
{{Quote|You may not share our motive, but I know you share our goal|Antonio to Ezio.|Assassin's Creed II}}
[[File:BB 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Antonio welcoming Ezio into his home.]]
During 1480, Ezio Auditore arrived in Venice and encountered a bid by thieves to murder Emilio Barbarigo in the [[Palazzo della Seta]], assisting [[Rosa|an injured thief]] to safety during the failed attempt. Made aware of the Assassin's presence in the city, Antonio informed Ezio that he knew of his deeds through the guilds in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], praising him whilst commenting that his methods of execution were slightly unrefined. Antonio was aware of Ezio's intentions to kill Emilio, and declared that they would need to draw up new plans and prepare for the assassination discreetly. Antonio also informed Ezio that there were three traitorous members of the guild were covertly delivering information to Emilio and recommended their elimination. Ezio agreed with the matter and proceeded to kill the three traitors. Antonio waited for Ezio to assist in their other duties, and soon they were once again ready to attempt Emilio's assassination.

[[File:EMG 2.png|thumb|250px|Antonio revealing the next step to enter the Palazzo.]]
Their plan lasted for four years, Ezio finally dispatched the archers patrolling the rooftops surrounding the Palazzo, once completed, he met up with Antonio, [[Rosa]] and [[Ugo]]. Ezio proceeded to take the lives of Emilio and the guards stationed within the Palazzo, then he and Rosa opened the door for Antonio when his task was completed. Antonio told his thieves to return the items that Emilio had stolen from the civilians of the district, and handed Ezio a monetary reward for his role in the assassination. Ezio informed Antonio that Emilio had been speaking with an individual unbeknown to him, after which Antonio gave Ezio the name Carlo Grimaldi. Antonio asked Ezio on what he planned to commit next, to which he responded that he had a "meeting to attend". Ezio bid farewell to the thieves and subsequently departed the Palazzo. <ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />

===Infiltrating the Basilica===
{{dialogue|Ezio|Carlo Grimaldi and the Barbarigo are in league with the one they call The Spaniard. They're going to murder the Doge and replace him with one of their own. They will have all of Venezia, her entire fleet, in their grasp.|Antonio|And they call ME a criminal!|Antonio learns of the Templars' plan to execute the Doge of Venice from Ezio Auditore.|Assassin's Creed II}}
Ezio later discovered that Carlo Grimaldi planned to kill [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] with [[Cantarella|poison]] and replace him with the Templar Marco Barbarigo. Ezio quickly traveled to Antonio and told him of the Templars' intentions. The pair sought an entry point into the Doge's [[Basilica di San Marco]], but despite observing all the possible entrances, they were unable to find an effective approach. Antonio exclaimed that the situation was hopeless and that only birds were able to gain entry into the building, giving Ezio the idea to seek assistance from his close friend [[Leonardo da Vinci]].

[[File:NVNG 7.png|thumb|250px|left|Antonio discussing with Ezio and Leonardo.]]
Antonio later visited Ezio and the Assassin introduced him to Leonardo. Now anxious, Antonio informed Ezio that Carlo was in possession of the poison and that they would have to make haste in order to catch Carlo in time. Ezio attempted to fly Leonardo's flying machine and crashed almost immediately. Leonardo did not know how to extend the machine's flight capabilities, until he threw a piece of paper into the fireplace, giving him an idea that heat would allow the craft to gain altitude during flight, Ezio was to clear some of the areas in Venice of guards and Antonio would send his men to burn a sequence of fires spread across the city.

Once Ezio had disposed of the guards, he met with Antonio and Leonardo on a rooftop, seeing that the fires had been successfully lit. Antonio told the others he hoped the plan would work, as they were running out of time. Ezio urgently flew off on the flying machine.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />

===Aiding in the Doge's murder===
{{Quote|Perhaps it was wrong of me to doubt so readily, now we shall see where all the pieces fall|Antonio to Ezio.|Assassin's Creed II}}
[[File:DiD 1.png|thumb|250px|Antonio introducing Teodora to Ezio.]]
Over time, Antonio and Leonardo developed a mutual friendship, and at one point Leonardo was able to inform Ezio of Antonio's whereabouts. Ezio sought out Antonio and the assistance of Teodora Contanto, and found the pair in the brothel La Rosa Della Virtù (The Rose of Virtue). Upon his arrival, he removed his mask to reveal his identity to Antonio, after which Antonio introduced Ezio to Teodora, the trio then discussed the plans to kill the new Doge, Marco Barbarigo. However, before they had time to discuss plans, a man ran out, having killed a [[Courtesans|courtesan]] and stolen her florins. Teodora sent Ezio to kill the man whilst she and Antonio awaited Ezio's return.

Once Ezio had returned, Antonio discussed with him and Teodora about killing Marco, whilst the girls mourned the loss of one of their own. They came to the conclusion that Ezio would attempt to win a [[golden mask]] from a series of [[Carnevale]] games, granting him entry to the Doge's party during the festival. The trio engaged in conversation along the walk to their destination. Upon their arrival, Ezio took part in the games and won all three challenges, but failed to obtain the mask. Teodora and Antonio became aware of the bribe that was given to the games' judge by Silvio Barbarigo whilst Ezio was fighting [[Dante Moro]]. A courtesan came in, telling them that Dante was heading for the party.

Ezio planned on killing Dante to obtain the mask, however, Antonio warned him to desist, in fear that the secretive and paranoid Marco would immediately cancel the party. He recommended stealing the mask instead. Ezio then left, leaving Antonio waiting for news of the deed. Once the theft was completed, Ezio returned and Antonio admitted that he had judged Ezio too readily. <ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />

===Acquisition of the Apple===
{{Quote|We have our prize, but there is much to be done.|Antonio to Ezio regarding the Piece of Eden.|Assassin's Creed}}
Ezio later visited Antonio in hope of finding Silvio and Dante, and Antonio introduced Ezio to Marco's brother Agostino Barbarigo. Antonio informed Ezio that the pair had fled into the [[Arsenale di Venezia]]. Ezio asked if Agostino could force Silvio's men to stand down, but the Council of Ten was yet to confirm his ascension. Ezio then desired to build a personal army, to which Antonio responded by telling him to seek out the experienced condottiero Bartolomeo d'Alviano.

[[File:Play along 10.png|thumb|left|250px|Antonio branding Ezio's finger.]]
Whilst Ezio was fighting [[Rodrigo Borgia]] for the [[Ezio's Apple|Piece of Eden]], his other associates, including Antonio, came to the Assassin's aid. Together, the Assassins took down Rodrigo and his guards. Though Rodrigo fled, Ezio had acquired the Piece of Eden. Ezio was unaware of his affiliates' identities until [[Niccolò Machiavelli]] revealed to him that they were all Assassins. Ezio was handed a map that lead to a tower and told to meet them that night for his [[Initiation into the Assassin Order|initiation]] into the Order. During the ceremony, Ezio was given a ritual burn mark on his finger, ending with the Assassins all performing a [[Leap of Faith|leap of faith]] off the tower.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />

===Visit from Spain===
{{Quote|Santangel contacted the thieves' guild from España. When we met, he explained his plight and that's when I contacted you.|Antonio to Ezio, about Luis' sudden appearance.|Assassin's Creed II: Discovery}}
[[File:RequestSantangel.jpg|thumb|250px|Antonio, with Luis and Ezio.]]
During 1491, Antonio was contacted by [[Luis de Santángel]] to complete a task for the him. Antonio referred the minister to Ezio, whom he mentioned was the "deadliest man in Italia". Antonio later explained to the Assassin that Luis was seeking protection for himself and his friend [[Christoffa Corombo]]. Ezio refused at first, but accepted when told that they were to meet with Rodrigo in Venice. Ezio left to assist Christoffa and when he returned, he revealed to Antonio that the entire meeting was a trap.

After Antonio informed Ezio of Luis' location, Ezio left to speak with him in the Garden District, in case anything unfortunate were to occur. He also placed the pair in contact with the Thieves guild located in the [[Spain|Spanish]] city of [[Barcelona]] before Ezio traveled there to deal with the [[Spanish Inquisition|Inquisition]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

===Journey to Rome===
{{Dialogue|Mario|For years... No, decades... We have sought these answers.|Antonio|But so too could the Spaniard... And if he does... if he finds a way into the Vault... Its contents will make the Apple seem a trifling thing.|Antonio giving his input at the meeting.|Assassin's Creed II}}
[[File:X marks 5.png|thumb|left|250px|Antonio at the meeting in Monteriggioni.]]
Antonio met with the other Assassins at [[Monteriggioni]] in 1499 as they formulated a plan to prevent Rodrigo from accessing [[Vatican Vault|the Vault]]. Ezio used the power of the Apple to highlight the Vault's location on a map that was hidden underneath the [[Codex]] pages. Once they discovered it was in [[Rome]], the other Assassins agreed to create distractions throughout Rome to give Ezio an opportunity to infiltrate the [[Capella Sistina]] and kill Rodrigo.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />

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==Personality and characteristics==
{{Quote|Ezio: who are the true nobles of Venezia? Men like Carlo Grimaldi and Marco Barbarigo? No! I say we are; the thieves, and mercenari ''(mercenaries)'' and whores.|Antonio expresses his feelings towards the social classes.|Assassin's Creed II}}

Antonio was a man who greatly honored justice. For this reason, he and his thieves only stole from the rich and corrupt citizens of Venice, leaving the poor to live in peace. He was also of the opinon that the thieves, mercenaries and courtesans, who were often considered the lower class, were in fact the heroes of their society. He had a strong dislike for the corrupt nobility, who only sought to make their subjects into playthings.

The leader of the Thieves Guild was also trustworthy and always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. He introduced Luis de Santángel to Ezio in order for the latter to assist his friend. However, Antonio woul easily be agitated when plans didn't come together or when he and his allies seemed unable to solve a problem.

Antonio also showed great care for his thieves, especially Rosa, and always did his best to keep them safe from harm. This caused the thieves of the Venice Thieves Guild to admire and respect their leader.

==Trivia==
*The "courier disguise" in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' is identical to Antonio's attire.
*Antonio can be unlocked as a usable character skin for Ezio in ''Assassin's Creed II: Discovery'', though the mission dialogue remains the same.

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