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Thrown to the Wolves

2011-03-19T02:10:59Z

69.205.162.239: spelling

{{era|ACB}}
{{WPmemories}}
{{Memory Infobox
|description = Search the lower levels of the [[Colosseo]] to locate the shrine to Romulus.
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|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
|type = Side
|ancestor = [[Ezio|Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
|location = [[Rome]], [[Italy]]
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|date = 1500-1503
|image = Thrownhead.jpg}}
'''Thrown to the Wolves '''is a memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''.

==Description==
[[Ezio]] ventures to the lower levels of the [[Colosseo]] to uncover the conspiracy surrounding the [[Followers of Romulus]] and to continue his search for the shrines to Romulus. Upon arriving, Ezio makes his way through a decrepit corridor and soon encounters an individual sitting stationary on a chair. As Ezio reaches out to the man, he is revealed to be a Follower of Romulus, swiping his dagger at Ezio and smashing the chair against the wall. A voice bellows down from a raised platform further down the corridor, a leader dressed in a jubilee costume orders a group of followers to kill Ezio.

Defeating the attackers, Ezio is confronted by the individual who ordered his death. The man denies Ezio's demand for answers and gives chase through a section of the Colosseo, eventually arriving at a crowded Jubilee. Upon discovering the leader hidden among the crowd, Ezio chases him to another large corridor.

Jumping on a [[horse]], the leader makes another attempt at an escape but is soon followed by Ezio, who commandeers a horse of his own. After a short chase sequence, the pair eventually arrive at another room filled with Followers of Romulus. Ezio defeats his attackers and assassinates the leader. Performing a leap of faith Ezio arrives at [[Colosseum Vault|Juno's Temple]] and enters the shrine to Romulus, claiming a [[Scrolls of Romulus|Scroll of Romulus]] and the third key of six. He then leaves the temple and returns to Rome.

==Dialogue==
Ezio is attacked by the Followers of Romulus.
*'''Leader: '''''Kill him! Romulus demands his death! The [[Assassin]] must suffer as Remus suffered!''
Ezio kills the Followers.
*'''Leader:''' ''Your death is written, Assassin.''
*'''Ezio: '''''By your [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] masters?''
*'''Leader: '''''You know nothing!''
*'''Ezio: '''''I know you receive enciphered letters from them. Prove your innocence, tell me where the code sheet is hidden.''
*'''Leader: '''''Never!''
Upon arriving at the crowded Jubilee.
*'''Ezio''': ''Merda (Shit), which one is he?''
{{GalleryBox|Thrown To The Wolves}}

==Outcome==
The first Leader of the Followers of Romulus is assassinated, and Ezio collects the third Scroll of Romulus and its key.

==Trivia==
*To achieve 100% [[Synchronization|synchronization]], the player must not lose more than three blocks of health.
*It is possible to climb onto the platform that the Leader is on, by using the [[Climb Leap Glove]]. Once up, you can run around the entire level, and go into the elevators that were previously inaccessible.
*This is the first time Ezio enters [[Juno]]'s temple, he returns at least one more time to deposit the [[Apple of Eden]].

{{ACBHMemories}}

==See Also==
*[[Colosseo|Colosseo ]]
*[[Lair of Romulus|Lairs of Romulus]]
*[[Armor of Brutus]]
*[[Dagger of Brutus]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Memories]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Secret Locations]]

Monteriggioni

2010-10-16T10:06:43Z

69.205.162.239:

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{{revamp}}
{{Location Infobox
|image = Zw-model-of-city.png
|icon =
|heldby = [[House of Auditore|Auditore]]
|factions = [[Assassins]] [[Mercenaries]] [[Thieves]] [[Courtesans]]
|targets =
|flags =
|seenin = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed Brotherhood]]''
}}

'''Monteriggioni''' is a city in and commune of [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]], featuring in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. Built in the 13th Century by the overlords of Siena, Monteriggioni was actively involved in the defense of Tuscany against [[Florence|Florentine]] attempts to gain more territory. At the front of this conflict was the [[House of Auditore|Auditore]] family who became the city's rulers and protectors. They constructed Monteriggioni's famous walls, which can still be seen today. The Auditore also built the centerpiece of the town, the [[Villa Auditore]].

== History ==
In 1290, [[Domenico Auditore]] founded the Villa Auditore and quite possibly Monteriggioni itself. Domenico and his son used Monteriggioni as a base of operations in their silent war against the Templars. In 1296, Domenico built the Auditore Family Crypt in the city. He hid the [[Altaïr's armor|armor]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] in a vault under the villa, which could only be unlocked by Assassin seals that were lost through time.

In 1454, [[Mario Auditore]] was made sole ruler of Monteriggioni when his brother, [[Giovanni Auditore]], moved to [[Florence]]. The city had been very frequently attacked by Florence, which caused Monteriggioni to fall into disrepair.

In 1476, Mario's nephew, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], took shelter in Monteriggioni and later became the city's biggest investor and co-ruler with Mario. For over twenty years, Monteriggioni prospered. In 1499, [[Cesare Borgia]] led an attack on Monteriggioni that included the use of cannons, which heavily reduced the city's population and wealth. However, the city was rebuilt again and the Auditore continued their control over it.

The town withstood many attacks from Florence, as the [[House of Medici|Medici]] wanted to control Tuscany, until the city was betrayed in 1554 by Giovannino Zeti, the keeper of the garrison and a Florentine exile, who was allowed to return to Florence in exchange for the keys. However, due to the Auditore's good relations with the Medici, they were allowed to continue their leadership over it.

In 2012, [[Desmond Miles]], [[Lucy Stillman]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]], modern day Assassins, set up a temporary hideout in the sanctuary beneath the Villa Auditore.

[[File:Assassinscreed2v135.jpg|thumb|center|720px|Panoramic view of Monteriggioni]]

== Renovations ==

In his adventures, Ezio discovered the [[Auditore Family Villa]] in the city of Monteriggioni, perched atop a [[Tuscany|Tuscan]] hill. The city had become run down and was badly in need of repair[[File:Zw-architect.png|thumb|The Monteriggioni architect, a skilled man.]] when he first arrived. The [[Villa Auditore|Villa]] became Ezio’s domain, and through time, he was able to invest in renovations, bringing the city back to its former glory. Ezio decorated the villa with famous renaissance [[paintings]], a collection of his [[Assassin's Creed II Weapons|weapons]] and [[armor]], and stored a variety of collected objects.

A list of what Ezio will be able to improve/add to the Villa :
*A bank (which will grant a great boost in the Villa's fame) at the cost of 1500 florins for the first renovation, 5000 for the second and 9000 for the third one. It does nothing else.
*A [[Doctors|Doctor]]. There is no need to "buy" the doctor as his shop is already open. However, the player can renovate his shop two times at the cost of 3000 and 5000 florins.
*A [[Tailor]] at the cost of 1000 florins. The subsequent renovations cost 2500 and 5000 florins.
*A [[Blacksmith]]. Similar to the doctor, the Blacksmith is already open. It is still possible to renovate the shop two more times for 7000 and 12000 florins.
*An [[Art Merchants|Art Merchant]] for 1000 florins. 5000 and 8000 florins are respectively for the second and third renovations.
*Restore the Church (for a fame's boost similar to the one obtained with the bank) at the the cost of 4000 florins.
*Restore the Well (another fame boost) at the cost of 4000 florins.
*Add a Thieves' Guild (fame boost) at the cost of 3000 florins.
*Add a Brothel (fame boost) at the cost of 3000 florins.
*Add Military Barracks (fame boost) at the cost of 3000 florins.
*Reopen the Mine (fame boost) at the cost of 4000 florins.

==Gameplay==
Any and every improvement to the city will help develop the local economy, rewarding the player with periodic income, which can be reinvested in the city or used elsewhere in the game. Renovations usually add treasure chests to the renovated area. For however much you spend on renovations, you will be paid back 10% of the investment per 20 minutes. For example, if you renovate the well for 4000 florins, your periodic income generated from the town will increase by 400.

Furthermore any renovations for the four "active" shops (art merchant, blacksmith, doctor and tailor) will allow the player a discount up to the 15% (with three renovations) of the item's original price

There is a chest inside the Villa, in the same room where you decide on renovations, that will store the money your investments earn you. It receives a deposit (deposit varies based on total investment amount) every 20 minutes, but has a limit on how much it can hold. If you let it fill, any excess will be lost to [[Claudia]]. For this reason, it's recommended to return to the Villa to empty it periodically. It is set up to where the chest will be full after 4 deposits (every 1 hour and 20 minutes).

Throughout the city, Ezio can find [[Monteriggioni Statuettes|eight statuettes]] of some of the gods worshipped in ancient [[Rome]]. Each pair of statuettes belong to a pedestal, and every completed pedestal rewards Ezio with a hefty 2,000 florin reward.

If a player earns enough [[Uplay]] points, they can also unlock the [[Auditore Family Crypt]], another secret location that reveals more about the Auditore family and its humble origins.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
Images.jpeg|Map of Monteriggioni
AssassinsCreedBrotherhoodE32010SinglePlayerGameplayMovie.jpg|Siege of Monteriggioni
Siege-of-Monteriggioni.jpg|Siege of Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni3.png|Modern day Assassins in the Sanctuary.
Blasted Church2..jpg|Ezio riding through a besieged Monterrigioni.
Arguement.png|Shaun and Desmond arguing in the Sanctuary.
</gallery>
{{ACII}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Order]]

Monteriggioni

2010-10-16T10:04:32Z

69.205.162.239: grammar

{{Era|Good}}{{WP-REAL}}
{{revamp}}
{{Location Infobox
|image = Zw-model-of-city.png
|icon =
|heldby = [[House of Auditore|Auditore]]
|factions = [[Assassins]] [[Mercenaries]] [[Thieves]] [[Courtesans]]
|targets =
|flags =
|seenin = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed Brotherhood]]''
}}

'''Monteriggioni''' is a city in and commune of [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]], featuring in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. Built in the 13th Century by the overlords of Siena, Monteriggioni was actively involved in the defense of Tuscany against [[Florence|Florentine]] attempts to gain more territory. At the front of this conflict was the [[House of Auditore|Auditore]] family, who became the city's rulers and protectors. It was the Auditore family who constructed Monteriggioni's famous walls, which can still be seen today. The Auditore also built the centerpiece of the town, the [[Villa Auditore]].

== History ==
In 1290, [[Domenico Auditore]] founded the Villa Auditore and quite possibly Monteriggioni itself. Domenico and his son used Monteriggioni as a base of operations in their silent war against the Templars. In 1296, Domenico built the Auditore Family Crypt in the city. He hid the [[Altaïr's armor|armor]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] in a vault under the villa, which could only be unlocked by Assassin seals that were lost through time.

In 1454, [[Mario Auditore]] was made sole ruler of Monteriggioni when his brother, [[Giovanni Auditore]], moved to [[Florence]]. The city had been very frequently attacked by Florence, which caused Monteriggioni to fall into disrepair.

In 1476, Mario's nephew, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], took shelter in Monteriggioni and later became the city's biggest investor and co-ruler with Mario. For over twenty years, Monteriggioni prospered. In 1499, [[Cesare Borgia]] led an attack on Monteriggioni that included the use of cannons, which heavily reduced the city's population and wealth. However, the city was rebuilt again and the Auditore continued their control over it.

The town withstood many attacks from Florence, as the [[House of Medici|Medici]] wanted to control Tuscany, until the city was betrayed in 1554 by Giovannino Zeti, the keeper of the garrison and a Florentine exile, who was allowed to return to Florence in exchange for the keys. However, due to the Auditore's good relations with the Medici, they were allowed to continue their leadership over it.

In 2012, [[Desmond Miles]], [[Lucy Stillman]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]], modern day Assassins, set up a temporary hideout in the sanctuary beneath the Villa Auditore.

[[File:Assassinscreed2v135.jpg|thumb|center|720px|Panoramic view of Monteriggioni]]

== Renovations ==

In his adventures, Ezio discovered the [[Auditore Family Villa]] in the city of Monteriggioni, perched atop a [[Tuscany|Tuscan]] hill. The city had become run down and was badly in need of repair[[File:Zw-architect.png|thumb|The Monteriggioni architect, a skilled man.]] when he first arrived. The [[Villa Auditore|Villa]] became Ezio’s domain, and through time, he was able to invest in renovations, bringing the city back to its former glory. Ezio decorated the villa with famous renaissance [[paintings]], a collection of his [[Assassin's Creed II Weapons|weapons]] and [[armor]], and stored a variety of collected objects.

A list of what Ezio will be able to improve/add to the Villa :
*A bank (which will grant a great boost in the Villa's fame) at the cost of 1500 florins for the first renovation, 5000 for the second and 9000 for the third one. It does nothing else.
*A [[Doctors|Doctor]]. There is no need to "buy" the doctor as his shop is already open. However, the player can renovate his shop two times at the cost of 3000 and 5000 florins.
*A [[Tailor]] at the cost of 1000 florins. The subsequent renovations cost 2500 and 5000 florins.
*A [[Blacksmith]]. Similar to the doctor, the Blacksmith is already open. It is still possible to renovate the shop two more times for 7000 and 12000 florins.
*An [[Art Merchants|Art Merchant]] for 1000 florins. 5000 and 8000 florins are respectively for the second and third renovations.
*Restore the Church (for a fame's boost similar to the one obtained with the bank) at the the cost of 4000 florins.
*Restore the Well (another fame boost) at the cost of 4000 florins.
*Add a Thieves' Guild (fame boost) at the cost of 3000 florins.
*Add a Brothel (fame boost) at the cost of 3000 florins.
*Add Military Barracks (fame boost) at the cost of 3000 florins.
*Reopen the Mine (fame boost) at the cost of 4000 florins.

==Gameplay==
Any and every improvement to the city will help develop the local economy, rewarding the player with periodic income, which can be reinvested in the city or used elsewhere in the game. Renovations usually add treasure chests to the renovated area. For however much you spend on renovations, you will be paid back 10% of the investment per 20 minutes. For example, if you renovate the well for 4000 florins, your periodic income generated from the town will increase by 400.

Furthermore any renovations for the four "active" shops (art merchant, blacksmith, doctor and tailor) will allow the player a discount up to the 15% (with three renovations) of the item's original price

There is a chest inside the Villa, in the same room where you decide on renovations, that will store the money your investments earn you. It receives a deposit (deposit varies based on total investment amount) every 20 minutes, but has a limit on how much it can hold. If you let it fill, any excess will be lost to [[Claudia]]. For this reason, it's recommended to return to the Villa to empty it periodically. It is set up to where the chest will be full after 4 deposits (every 1 hour and 20 minutes).

Throughout the city, Ezio can find [[Monteriggioni Statuettes|eight statuettes]] of some of the gods worshipped in ancient [[Rome]]. Each pair of statuettes belong to a pedestal, and every completed pedestal rewards Ezio with a hefty 2,000 florin reward.

If a player earns enough [[Uplay]] points, they can also unlock the [[Auditore Family Crypt]], another secret location that reveals more about the Auditore family and its humble origins.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
Images.jpeg|Map of Monteriggioni
AssassinsCreedBrotherhoodE32010SinglePlayerGameplayMovie.jpg|Siege of Monteriggioni
Siege-of-Monteriggioni.jpg|Siege of Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni3.png|Modern day Assassins in the Sanctuary.
Blasted Church2..jpg|Ezio riding through a besieged Monterrigioni.
Arguement.png|Shaun and Desmond arguing in the Sanctuary.
</gallery>
{{ACII}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Order]]