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Emilio Barbarigo

2012-08-22T06:44:25Z

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{{Era|AC2|Renaissance|Templars|Good}}
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{{Character Infobox
|name = Emilio Barbarigo
|image = Emilio_Barbarigo.png
|birth = 1421
|death = 10 September 1485 [[Venice]], [[Italy]]
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|faction = [[House of Barbarigo]] [[Templars]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''
|voice = [[Arthur Holden]]}}
'''Emilio Barbarigo''' (1421 - 10 September 1485) was a [[Venice|Venetian]] merchant and tyrant of Venice, and secretly a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].

==Biography==
===Early life===
Emilio rose to power through support from his powerful family, the [[House of Barbarigo|Barbarigo]]. He then cornered the market by edging out his competition and managing to lobby the government. With this, he funded the entire Venetian police force, which kept his finances tax-free and the streets safe from crime, while also eliminating any opposition or competition.

===Meeting in Tuscany===
[[File:With_Friends_9_v.png|thumb|250px|Emilio with Rodrigo Borgia at the meeting.]]
In 1480, Emilio attended a meeting within an [[Antico Teatro Romano|outdoor Roman theater]] in [[Tuscany]], organized and conducted by Templar [[Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]]. The gathering was meant for the [[Pazzi Conspiracy|Pazzi conspirators]], but the only one who managed to arrive was [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]].

Through his investigations in [[San Gimignano]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] learned of this meeting, and tailed Jacopo to the theater. Once Ezio had reached it, he hid near a large column at the back of the theater and eavesdropped on the three Templars.

During the meeting, Jacopo spoke about his failure in the plot to kill the Medici in [[Florence]] with Rodrigo and Emilio, though he soon attempted to blame Emilio, claiming that he did not supply them with quality weapons.

However, Rodrigo soon intervened, shouting at Jacopo, and eventually stabbing him with a [[stiletto]] dagger. Jacopo then pleaded to be spared, before Emilio shoved him to the ground, laughing sadistically.

With Jacopo injured on the stage floor, Rodrigo brandished his blade and thrust it through Jacopo's neck. Cleaning off his bloodied blade, Rodrigo called out to Ezio, stating that he was aware of the Assassin's presence from the start, before he had his guards seize the Assassin. Following this, Rodrigo told them to kill Ezio, before both he and Emilio departed from the theater. However, Ezio broke away from the guards' restraints, but he was too late to pursue Emilio and Rodrigo.

===Merchant of Venice===
{{Quote|He is attempting to unify the merchants beneath a single banner. There's been resistance, some of it violent.|[[Alvise da Vilandino]] speaking about Emilio's attempts to unify the merchants.|Assassin's Creed II}}
By 1481 in Venice, Emilio had taken control of [[San Polo District|San Polo]], the mercantile district, and was ruling it with an iron fist. He charged the merchants rent, and even had his guards destroy their stand if it was not paid promptly. As well as this, Emilio also ordered his guards to patrol there often, to ensure the district remained under his control.

[[File:EMG 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Antonio's thieves replacing Emilio's archers stationed around Seta.]]
It was Emilio's responsibility to provide weapons to the other Templars in Florence, and he was able to maintain a large role in Templar affairs. He resided in a large palace within San Polo, called the [[Palazzo della Seta]], which was heavily guarded with a large iron fence, vigilant [[archers]], and fierce [[brutes]].

His oppression over the district attracted the attention of the [[Venice Thieves Guild|Venetian Thieves Guild]], which was based in the same district, who, led by [[Antonio de Magianis]], then allied themselves with Ezio when he arrived in the city. Together, they began to work to end Emilio's tyranny, beginning with the [[thieves]] freeing their captured men, killing those who were traitorous and had been bribed by Emilio, as well as acquiring the [[armor]] of Emilio's archers.

Eventually, on 11 September 1485, four years after starting their preparations, the thieves believed it was time to strike. Ezio made his way onto the rooftops of the Palazzo, where he began to observe his target.

===Death===
{{Dialogue2|Carlo|Your little house of cards is crumbling, Emilio.|Emilio|A minor setback. It will be dealt with. This povero scemo Antonio and his thieves...|Never mind them! It's the Assassin you should be worried about!|Emilio and Carlo discuss the Assassin presence in Venice.|Assassin's Creed II}}

[[File:EMG_4.png|thumb|250px|Carlo warning Emilio.]]
Spying on the meeting, Ezio noticed Emilio meeting with fellow Templar and member of the Council of Ten, [[Carlo Grimaldi]]. During their discussion, Carlo informed Emilio that Ezio was targeting him, and that he should stay vigilant of the Assassin. He also told Emilio of a meeting that was to take place three days from then at the [[Santo Stefano]], which had been organized by Rodrigo. Before leaving, Carlo advised Emilio to leave Seta and reside somewhere less conspicuous.

After his meeting with Carlo, Emilio ordered one of his men to fetch his boat and to begin loading it when it had arrived. While waiting for his boat, Ezio managed to make his way into the courtyard and assassinated Emilio with his [[Hidden Blade]]. During his final moments, Emilio claimed that he had sought unity, stability, and order, but that this progress demanded sacrifice.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{Dialogue2|Guard|You were told to stay home!|Merchant|But the rent is paid! I have every right to sell here!|Emilio disagrees!|A guard destroys a merchant's stand by order of Emilio.|Assassin's Creed II}}

[[File:With Friends 5 v.png|thumb|230px|left|An injured Jacopo pleads for his life to Emilio.]]
Emilio was an oppressive and demanding man, making sure the merchants in San Polo paid him rent, though when they did not, he had their stands destroyed. He also was a man who took pride in his accomplishments and success, claiming he had worked too hard to be defeated by Ezio and the Assassins.

Emilio was rather critical and argumentative with his fellow Templars, often blaming them, rather than himself, whenever plans failed. He called Jacopo de' Pazzi a coward at their Tuscan meeting and blamed him for their failure in Florence, though Jacopo had only a minor role in the conspiracy. He also argued with fellow Templar Carlo Grimaldi, even when Carlo was attempting to warn him.

In terms of attire, Emilio dressed as a member of Venetian nobility, wearing a large set of bluish-green and yellow robes that extended from his neck to his ankles. He also wore an orante hat on his head, symbolizing his wealth, as well as a thin dark cape which matched his robes and draped to the back his knees.

==Final words==
[[File:EMG_6.png|thumb|210px|right|Emilio's last moments.]]
*'''Ezio:''' ''Do not be afraid.''
*'''Emilio:''' ''I feel no fear, Assassin. Only regret. I sought unity. Stability. Order.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''At too great a cost.''
*'''Emilio:''' ''Progress demands sacrifice.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Non trovo alcuna gioia in questo, ma non c'è altro modo.'' (I take no joy in this, but I see no other way.) ''Requiescat in pace.'' (Rest in peace.)

==Trivia==
*Emilio's [[Painting gallery|portrait]] in the [[Villa Auditore]] said that he died in 1484, when in fact he died in 1485.
**The same portrait of him could be seen in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'', at Ezio's study.

==Gallery==

<center><gallery captionalign="left">
With_Friends_2_v.png|Emilio observing Jacopo attempting to reason.
EMG_5.png|Ezio assassinating Emilio.
Emilio Barbarigo portrait.jpg|A portrait of Emilio.
</gallery></center>

==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
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Play Along

2012-08-21T21:56:06Z

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{{Era|AC2}}
{{WPmemories}}
{{Memory Infobox
|image = AC_II_S11_M2_Play_Along.png
|description = ''While holding the chest, simply follow the leader through the city.''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
|type = Main
|previous = [[All Things Come to He Who Waits]]
|next = [[A Warm Welcome]]
|ancestor = [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
|location = [[Venice]], [[Italy]]
|date = 25 June 1488}}
'''Play Along''' is a memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.

==Description==
Playing the role of a courier, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] disguised himself as a [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] [[Guards|guard]] and transported a [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|chest]] along with other guards to predetermined destination. He took care not to draw any attention to himself and followed the guard leader, who was oblivious to the [[Assassins|Assassin]]'s presence.

==Dialogue==
[[File:Play_along_1.png|thumb|right|250px|Ezio disguised as a guard, as he held the chest containing the artifact.]]
Dressed as the courier he had just killed, Ezio attempted to check on the artifact contained inside, though he was interrupted by another guard.
*'''Ezio:''' ''Yes sir?''
*'''Guard:''' ''This is a moment of great importance. Stay in formation.'' ''Make this right.''
Ezio followed the guard, and were soon joined by a couple more. As Ezio maintained his cover along the way, all four reached the location where [[Rodrigo Borgia|Rodrigo]] was waiting for them.
*'''Rodrigo: '''''Do you really have it? You were not followed?''
*'''Guard:''' ''Absolutely. Everything went perfectly– We have followed your orders exactly as specified. The mission to [[Cyprus]] was more difficult than expected. There were complications, but we have returned with the artifact. And have carefully transported it to you, as instructed. We look forward to be paid handsomely for this–''
Ezio killed the guard from behind with his [[Hidden Blade]], surprising Rodrigo.
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''Ezio. It's been sometime.''
The two guards beside Ezio reacted to this and drew their weapons, but the Assassin was too fast for them. They fell dead as his blades slit their throats.
[[File:Play_along_2.png|thumb|right|250px|Ezio confronting Rodrigo Borgia.]]
*'''Ezio:''' ''Rodrigo. So, where is he?''
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''Hmmm? Who?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Your prophet!? Doesn't seem like anybody showed up, Rodrigo! How many people have died for this? For what's in this box?! And look– There's NOBODY here!''
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''You claim not to be a believer. And yet, here you are... Don't you see him? The Prophet is already here... I AM the Prophet. Now give me the [[Apples of Eden|Apple]].''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Come and take it from me.''
Rodrigo accepted Ezio's challenge and they fought each other. Halfway into the fight, Rodrigo taunted Ezio.
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''Is this all you have? Where's the rest of your people?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What people?''
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''You really have no idea, do you? Guards!''
Many guards joined to protect Rodrigo, and Ezio attempted to kill them. Soon after, [[Mario Auditore]] joined the fray, along with [[La Volpe]], surprising Ezio. Despite this, he continued to fight.
[[File:Play_along_3.png|thumb|right|250px|Mario joining the fight.]]
'''Ezio:''' ''Uncle?''
*'''Mario:''' ''Don't worry, nipote'' (nephew)! ''You are not alone.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Volpe! What are you doing here?''
*'''Volpe:''' ''We could very well ask you the same thing!''
*'''Ezio:''' ''We?''
In response, [[Antonio de Magianis]] and [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]] joined the group of combatants, surprising the young Assassin further.
*'''Antonio:''' ''Save your questions, brother. Don't let Borgia leave with that box!''
*'''Bartolomeo:''' ''Avanti!'' (Forward!)
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''Now, you all shall die.''
*'''Antonio:''' ''Take him down, Ezio. We are right behind you.''
*'''Bartolomeo:''' ''Come at me, codardi'' (cowards)! ''All of you! My Bianca hungers for more skulls to crush!''
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''This is pathetic. You cannot stop what is written. What lies in the [[Vatican Vault|vault]] shall be mine!''
*'''Volpe:''' ''Look, my friends. Our Ezio has become quite a guerriero'' (warrior).
A guard advanced towards Volpe.
*'''Volpe:''' ''A cuccia, tu'' (Down, boy.) ''You mess with the fox, you get the sword.''
*''Mario: What FUN! We should do this more often!''
*'''Rodrigo:''' ''This is a losing battle for you, hombrecito'' (boy). ''You will die by my hand, just like your [[Giovanni Auditore|father]]... This war has been going on far longer than either of us have played a role.''
*'''Bartolomeo:''' ''Isn't this magnifico'' (wonderful), ''Ezio?! All of us smashing these [[Templars|Templar]] heads together!''
*'''Mario:''' ''Notevole, nipote!'' (Impressive, nephew!) ''You have improved since the last time we fought together.''
*'''La Volpe:''''' Ah, Bravissimo. We should do this more often.''
*'''Rodrigo:''''' Your brothers didn't need to die, I just killed them to make a point. There is no mercy when you cross the Templar.''
Ezio managed to slow Rodrigo and attempted to kill him.
*'''Ezio:''' ''This is for my father you–''
Before he could react, Rodrigo kicked Ezio and fled. Knocked down, Ezio looked around to find [[Paola]] standing in front of him.
*'''Ezio:''' ''Paola?!''
*'''Paola:''' ''He's gone, but we have what we came for...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''No! I need to go after him–''
*'''Teodora:''' ''Do you really, now? Or are you here for another reason, my son?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''[[Teodora Contanto|Teodora]]–? What–?! What are you all doing here?!''
[[File:Play_along_7.png|thumb|right|250px|Machiavelli introducing himself.]]
An unknown man walked into the group and addressed Ezio.
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''Perhaps the same thing you are, Ezio. Hoping to see the Prophet appear.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I came here to kill the Spaniard. I couldn't care less about your prophet. – He never showed up!''
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''No...? But, you did.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What?!''
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''A prophet's arrival was foretold...'' ''And, unbeknownst to us – here you are. Perhaps all along, you were the one we sought.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Cosa?'' (What?) ''Who are you?''
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''[[Niccolò Machiavelli|Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli]]. I am an Assassin – trained in the ancient ways to safeguard mankind's evolution. Just like you, and each one of us here.''
Ezio was astonished by the new information.
*'''Ezio:''' ''You are all Assassins? Paola...? Volpe...?''
*'''Mario:''' ''It's true, nipote. We have all been guiding you, for years, teaching you the skills you need to join our ranks... I think it's time...''
*'''Antonio:''' ''We have our prize, but there is much to be done. Come meet us here at sunset.''
Antonio handed Ezio a map, before the group moved on, leaving Ezio to his thoughts.
[[File:Play_along_9.png|thumb|right|250px|The Assassins preparing for Ezio's initiation.]]
Ezio reached the location mentioned by Antonio, a tower near to the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto bridge]]. The Assassins waited for him at the top of the tower, while a brazier burned in a corner.
*'''Mario:''' ''Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine. These are the words spoken by our ancestors – that lay at the heart of [[The Creed|our Creed]].''
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''Where other men blindly follow the truth, remember...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''...Nothing is true.''
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''Where other men are limited, by morality or law, remember...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''...Everything is permitted.''
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''We work in the dark to serve the light. We are Assassins.''
[[File:Play_along_10.png|thumb|right|250px|Antonio branding Ezio's finger.]]
With this, the Assassins spoke in unison.
*'''Assassins:''' ''Nothing is true. Everything is permitted.''
*'''Mario:''' ''It is time Ezio... In this modern age, we may not be as literal as our ancestors. But our seal is no less permanent. Are you ready to join us?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I am.''
Ezio extended the ring finger of his left, while Antonio removed a pair of heated metal tongs from the brazier, before he approached Ezio.
*'''Antonio:''' ''This only hurts for a while, brother. Like so many things.''
Antonio branded Ezio's finger.
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''Benvenuto'' (Welcome), ''Ezio. You are one of us now. Come! We have much to do!''
With Ezio newly initiated, the Assassin group performed a [[Leap of Faith]] from the tower, and Ezio followed them shortly after. From there, accompanied by Mario and Machiavelli, Ezio took the artifact to [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s [[Bottega di Leonardo|workshop]], and once there, Leonardo closely examined it.
[[File:Leo_work_1.png|thumb|right|250px|Ezio enquiring about the artifact.]]
*'''Leonardo:''' ''Fascinating! Absolutely fascinating!''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What is it, Leonardo? What does it do?''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''I could no more explain this than explain to you why the Earth goes around the Sun.''
*'''Mario:''' ''You mean the Sun around the Earth.''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''It's fabricated with materials that shouldn't exist and yet this is clearly a very ancient artifact.''
*'''Mario:''' ''The [[Codex]] refers to it as a [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]].''
*'''Ezio:''' ''The Spaniard. He called it the Apple.''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''Like [[Eve]]'s apple of forbidden knowledge. Are you then suggesting that this thing...''
[[File:Leo_work_3.png|thumb|right|250px|Mario, Ezio and Machiavelli cover as Leonardo looks at the images.]]
Ezio touched the Apple and light erupted from it to display many unknown images and designs. As Leonardo watched fervently, Mario, Ezio and Machiavelli covered their eyes due to glow's intensity, before Ezio touched the artifact once more to subdue the light it was emitting.
*'''Leonardo:''' ''This must never fall into the wrong hands. It would drive weaker minds insane.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''No doubt the Spaniard will be relentless in his desire to gain it back.''
Machiavelli covered the Apple with a bag and handed it to Ezio.
*'''Machiavelli:''' ''Ezio. You must protect this with all the skills we have taught you.''
*'''Mario:''' ''Take it to [[Forlì]]. The citadel's walls are protected by cannons and our ally controls it.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Who is this ally?''
*'''Mario:''' ''Her name is [[Caterina Sforza]].''
*'''Ezio:''' ''You don't say. I think I may enjoy this mission.''
Ezio approached Leonardo.
*'''Ezio:''' ''Thank you for everything, my oldest friend.''
*'''Mario:''' ''Leonardo! Ezio tells me that you travel often to [[Milan]]o. I have a grand [[Villa Auditore|villa]] in [[Tuscany|Tuscana]]. You must come visit me there.''

==Outcome==
Ezio met Machiavelli for the first time, and the Assassins acquired the Apple of Eden, shortly before inducting Ezio as an official member to the Order. They also planned the protection of the Apple and decided it would remain safe and out of Rodrigo's reach at Forlì.

==Trivia==
*The brand that Ezio recieved on his finger was present for the rest of the ''Assassin's Creed II''. However, strangely, it was missing in [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]], despite Mario's claim that it was permanent.
*The [[Initiation to the Assassin Order|initiation ritual]] seen in this memory was adopted in ''Brotherhood'', for when an [[Apprentices|apprentice]] became a fully fledged Assassin.
*If the [[Animus]] [[Maps|mini-map]] was checked during the scene where Leonardo and the Assassins studied the Apple of Eden, it showed that it took place in [[Romagna]].

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff">
Play along 4.png|Ezio joined by La Volpe.
Play along 5.png|Antonio and Bartolomeo join the fight.
Play along 6.png|Paola helping Ezio to his feet.
Play along 8.png|The Assassins.
Leo work 2.png|Leonardo closely examines the Apple.
Leo work 4.png|Leonardo watching the images projected by the Apple.
Leo work 5.png|Ezio bids farewell to Leonardo.
Leo work 6.png|Mario inviting Leonardo to Villa Auditore.
</gallery>

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