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{{Location infobox
|image = Firenzelineage.png
|state = Florentine Republic
|rulers = [[House of Medici]]
|factions = *[[Assassins]]
**[[House of Auditore]]
*[[Templars]]
**[[House of Pazzi]]
|founded = [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]]
|date = 59 BCE
|landmark = *[[Santa Maria del Fiore]]
*[[Santa Maria Novella]]
*[[Ponte Vecchio]]
*[[Palazzo Auditore]]
|targets = *[[Uberto Alberti]]
*[[Francesco de' Pazzi]]
*[[Girolamo Savonarola]]
}}

'''Florence''' (Italian: ''Firenze'') is a major city located in northern [[Italy]]. The city was home to the notable [[House of Auditore|Auditore family]] during the late 15th century, as well as four districts: [[Santa Maria Novella District|Santa Maria Novella]], [[San Giovanni District|San Giovanni]], [[San Marco District (Florence)|San Marco]], and [[Oltrarno District|Oltrarno]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

During the 15th century, the city was ruled by the venerable [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], a member of the powerful [[House of Medici|Medici]] dynasty. However, the city later evolved into a dark age with the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]], under the leadership of the mad monk, [[Girolamo Savonarola]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

==History==
===Early development===
Florence was founded during the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] era, in the year 59 BCE, although it would be some 1,400 years before it developed into one of Italy's most important cities.After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the Ostrogoths took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The Lombards came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.''
[[File:Florence_nighttime.png|thumb|250px|right|The city at night.]]
Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

The Albizzi family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the Medici family, who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and Rinaldo Albizzi imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family except for Luca, who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

After the revolt, the Medici family governed the city and had a focus on the arts and sciences, as well as an intricate banking system.[[File:Auditore.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The Auditore coat of arms.]] The city was also home to some of Italy's most notable figures, including [[Leonardo da Vinci]], Sandro Botticelli, [[Michelangelo]], [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], and the infamous [[House of Auditore|Auditore family]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Auditore Family Crypt">''[[Auditore Family Crypt|Assassin's Creed II: Auditore Family Crypt]]''</ref><ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>
At some point after the year 1291, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Domenico Auditore]] and his son came to live in Florence, and adopted the name of Auditore. Under the guise of the Auditore, they quickly assimilated themselves into the city's nobility and became a well-respected and well-known family throughout Florence.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Auditore Family Crypt"/><ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

The city flourished during the reign of Lorenzo de' Medici, and during this rule great artists, philosophers, and others contributed to the city's development. Various architectural marvels blessed the streets of Florence, such as [[Santa Maria Novella]], [[Piazza della Signoria]], the [[Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore|Duomo]], and the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Despite its beauty, however, Florence did have enemies, like most other cities in the region.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

===Medici alliances===
{{main|Giovanni's travels}}
[[File:Screen shot 2.12.png|thumb|250px|Uberto, Giovanni, and Lorenzo meeting in Florence.]]
One of the Medici's foremost defenses against these enemies was the Assassin [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze]], who worked on behalf of Lorenzo de' Medici up until 1476. After the [[Assassination of Galeazzo Maria Sforza|assassination]] of [[Galeazzo Maria Sforza]], Lorenzo dispatched Giovanni to [[Milan]] to investigate. While surveying the crime scene, Giovanni discovered a [[Venice|Venetian]] coin in the possession of [[Giovanni Andrea Lampugnani]], and immediately left for Venice.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/><ref name="Lineage">''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]''</ref>

After obtaining a courier's letter in Venice, Giovanni returned to Florence where he shared the letter with Lorenzo de' Medici, Gonfalonierie [[Uberto Alberti]], and a monk, [[Antonio Maffei]]. The monk translated the letter for Uberto, but the Gonfalonierie kept the translation to himself, and forced another monk to recreate the letter, claiming they were unable to decipher it. After duplicating the letter, Uberto gave it to Giovanni, who delivered it as the Templars had originally planned.<ref name="Lineage"/>

After following the letter and confronting the Templar ringleaders in [[Rome]], Giovanni returned to Florence, injured from his travels. However, Giovanni's rest was quickly interrupted when Father Maffei arrived at his [[Palazzo Auditore|home]] with a few [[guards]], demanding Giovanni come with them. Giovanni sent his eldest son, [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]], to stall Antonio, and successfully escaped.<ref name="Lineage"/>

===Auditore execution===
{{Main|Auditore execution}}
The presence of the Assassin in Florence soon proved problematic for the [[Templars]], who sought control of the city. In response, the Templars organized the [[Auditore execution|execution]] of Giovanni and his sons [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]] and [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio]], for the crime of treason. The Templars also attempted to have [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]], another one of Giovanni's sons, arrested, but he managed to evade the guards.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>
[[File:LMS 1 v.png|thumb|250px|left|Uberto speaking at the Auditore execution.]]

After this dilemma, Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]] and the [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi family]], whom were also Templars, began to make plans to usurp control of the city, and to bring down the strong Medici family that had ruled Florence for so long.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

===Birth of an Assassin===
{{dialogue|Ezio|And why are you going to teach me how to kill?|Paola|I'm not. I'm going to teach you how to survive.|Ezio questions Paola's abilities.|Assassin's Creed II}}
{{main|Birth of an Assassin}}
After the execution of his father and brothers, Ezio met with [[Annetta]], a servant of his family. Annetta informed him that she had taken his sister, [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia]], and mother [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|Maria]] to her sister's house near the Duomo.

Upon arriving, Ezio was surprised to learn that it was a [[Brothels#La Rosa Colta|brothel]] ran by Annetta's sister, [[Paola]]. Ezio talked with Paola briefly, and mentioned that he intended to assassinate Uberto Alberti as vengeance for unjustly executing his family. However, Paola interrupted Ezio, and told him that he was not a killer, but that she could turn him into one.

After their brief conversation, Paola met with Ezio, and instructed the Assassin on how to [[Blend|blend]] within a crowd. The two then took a walk around the exterior of the brothel, with Ezio blending constantly to avoid being noticed by guards. The two eventually concluded their walk and returned to the brothel, where Paola next taught Ezio how to steal.
[[File:FT 4 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio blending within a crowd.]]
Paola taught Ezio how to steal from [[Civilians|citizens]], and also to disappear once he had successfully stolen from a person. As a test, Paola ordered Ezio to steal from a few people in the vicinity of the brothel. After Paola had finished her instruction with the Assassin, she told him to go and see Leonardo da Vinci, a family friend and local artist so that he could repair his [[hidden blade]]. Ezio was at first skeptical to meeting Leonardo, believing he was no more than just a painter, but Paola convinced him to meet Leonardo.

Ezio made his way through the streets of Florence, and eventually reached Leonardo's small [[Bottega di Leonardo#Florence|workshop]]. He knocked on Leonardo's door, and was greeted by a concerned Leonardo. The two then discussed the affairs of Ezio's family, before Ezio asked Leonardo if he could repair his [[hidden blade]]. Leonardo then studied the blade's design, before concluding that he could not repair the blade without its original plans. However, Leonardo noticed Ezio's [[Codex]] page, and began to decipher it, telling Ezio to wait, despite his confusion.

After a while, Leonardo finished deciphering the Codex page, and used its plans to successfully repair the blade. Da Vinci then handed over the hidden blade, and began to explain it to Ezio. While they were conversing, however, a guard interrupted them with loud poundings on the door, demanding Leonardo let him in. [[File:Ace 3 v.png|thumb|200px|left|Ezio with his new blade.]]Leonardo told Ezio to wait, and opened the door. The guard confirmed he was Leonardo, and led him to the adjacent courtyard, and began to violently interrogate him.

While the guard kicked Leonardo on the ground, demanding answers, Ezio emerged from the workshop and entered the courtyard. He silently approached the guard from behind, and assassinated him, saving his friend. Leonardo then thanked Ezio, and told him to put the body inside with the other ones given to him by the city for research. After disposing of the body with the others, Ezio thanked Leonardo again, before departing from his workshop.

===Vengeance===
Once he had finished training with Paola and had gotten his hidden blade repaired, Ezio tailed the traitorous Gonfaloniere and former family friend, Uberto Alberti. Ezio made his way to the rooftop of a small building overlooking the square in front of the [[Basilica di Santa Croce]], where he witnessed Uberto arguing with Lorenzo de' Medici. The two were in a heated discussion about each other's power and its usage. However, their discussion ended abruptly as Uberto entered the Santa Croce cloister to attend an unveiling of Verrochio's latest work.

Ezio then began to make his way across the rooftops, and hired a group of [[courtesans]] to accompany him. He made his way to the front arch, and used his courtesans to distract the [[brutes]] guarding the entrance. With the guards out of the way, Ezio entered the small party, and began to search for his target
[[File:JJE 3 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio stabbing Uberto furiously.]]
After surveying the area and locating Uberto, Ezio utilized his new skills and blended with the various groups of nobles. He was eventually noticed by Uberto, however, and was forced to assassinate the traitor in plain sight. In his final conversation, Uberto told Ezio that he would have done the same to save the ones he loved, to which Ezio replied harshly that he had. The Assassin then stepped away from the Gonfalonierie's body, and proclaimed that his family still existed to a group of attending nobles.

===Pazzi Conspiracy===
{{dialogue|Rodrigo|Gentlemen. Tomorrow, a new sun rises over Firenze. May the [[Father of Understanding]] guide us|All|May the Father of Understanding guide us|The Templar conspirators bidding each other farewell after their meeting.|Assassin's Creed II}}
{{main|Pazzi Conspiracy}}
Once he returned to Florence in 1478 after assassinating [[Vieri de' Pazzi]] in [[San Gimignano]], Ezio met with his old friend, Leonardo da Vinci. Ezio told Leonardo of how he needed to see someone while in the city, but Leonardo quickly hushed him and directed him to the [[Mercato Vecchio]], where he could find [[La Volpe|the fox]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>
[[File:PazziMeeting.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Templar conspirators meeting under Santa Maria Novella.]]
Ezio located La Volpe in the Mercato, but was pick pocketed by a [[Thieves|thief]] before he could talk to the fox. The Assassin pursued his target, and eventually cornered him on a rooftop. As Ezio threatened the thief, however, La Volpe himself emerged next to Ezio, and introduced himself. La Volpe then informed Ezio that he could give him all the information he needed once the Assassin was ready to go, and handed him his money pouch back before leaving.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

Ezio met up later that night with La Volpe, and the two traversed the rooftops and made their way to Santa Maria Novella. Once there, Volpe explained to Ezio that the meeting was to take place under the church, before wishing Ezio good luck and leaving. The Assassin then followed Volpe's information, and made his way under the church.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

After making his way through the church using a system of intricate levers, Ezio found himself in a large open room with two large doors leading out of the room. The Assassin then stealthily assassinated a couple of patrolling guards, and made his way up to a small balcony overlooking the room. Next, he pulled another lever, opening the doors loudly. At the sight of the door's opening, several guards emerged and began to search the room furiously. Ezio performed a [[Leap of Faith]] down from the balcony, and then picked off the guards one by one. After defeating all of the guards, he began to walk towards the gate, where an [[Agile guards|agile guard]] stood. However, the guard immediately began to flee to the other guard post, leaving the Assassin with no choice but to pursue him.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|right|An agile guard flees from Ezio.]]
Ezio chased the guard in a lengthy sequence, but eventually silenced him before he could alert the other guards. He then proceeded to the guard outpost, and killed the guards who had been sitting at a table. After slaying the guards, he climbed up to a small alcove where he activated yet another lever. The lever lifted the gate and led him down a tight hallway. Along the side of this hallway was a small window, which Ezio used to spy on the Templar meeting.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

While observing the Templar meeting, Ezio witnessed five Templars discussing a plot to kill Lorenzo de' Medici and obtain the Florentine throne. One of the Templars described that they had numerous weapons for the operation, as well as the support of the Pope, [[Sixtus IV]]. The Templars talked about morning mass at the Duomo, and how they would strike then. After promising Rodrigo that they would not fail in their operation, the conspirators ended their meeting, saying that a new sun would rise over Florence tomorrow.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

After collecting a [[Assassin's Seal|Assassin's seal]] from the tomb of [[Darius]], Ezio departed from underneath the church, and emerged near the city waterfront. Ezio met with La Volpe on a nearby bench, and the two concluded that the Templar conspirators planned to kill Lorenzo de' Medici and his brother, [[Giuliano de' Medici]] in the morning at the Duomo. Ezio then set out for the church to prevent the attacks.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>
[[File:WiSC 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Francesco and Bernardo stabbing Giuliano.]]
Once at the Duomo the next morning, Ezio blended with the crowd, and observed Lorenzo and his brother walk towards the church and wave gleefully at the spectators. However, before Ezio could act, [[Bernardo Baroncelli]] ran at Giuliano and stabbed him in the chest, knocking him over. After getting up, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]] and Bernardo both attacked Giuliano, and killed him after slashing and stabbing him furiously.
Lorenzo was saved only by the timely arrival of the only citizen remaining in attendance, Ezio Auditore.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

Ezio brought Lorenzo back to his home, the [[Palazzo Medici]], where he received medical attention from his loyal servant, [[Angelo Ambrogini]]. Once there, Lorenzo asked Ezio why he had helped him, and the Assassin explained that he too had lost family members to the Pazzi, and identified himself as Ezio Auditore. Lorenzo immediately explained to Ezio how he knew Ezio's father, and that Giovanni had understood honor and loyalty and had been a good man. Then, out of nowhere, a guard rushed in and informed the group that Francesco de' Pazzi was leading a battalion behind the [[Palazzo della Signoria]], and that their supporters would be killed if Francesco took over the building. Lorenzo then told Ezio that he needed to help save their city, and Ezio departed for the Palazzo.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>
[[File:Farewell_Francesco_2.png|thumb|200px|right|Francesco atop the Palazzo della Signoria.]]
The Assassin navigated the city, and eventually made his way to the rooftops across from the Palazzo della Signoria. Francesco, who was on top of one of the ramparts, called out to Ezio, and demanded his guards slay him. However, Ezio climbed up one of the Palazzo's sides, and then scaled some scaffolding in order to reach the top level which Francesco was on. The Assassin moved in for the kill, and Francesco pleaded for his guards, before jumping off the front of the building, only to land safely in a haystack.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

Once Ezio saw his target leap from the building, he immediately followed suit and began to pursue him. He chased Francesco across the Florentine rooftops, and eventually assassinated him. Afterwards, fellow Templar conspirator and head of the Pazzi family, [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]], went to the Palazzo in an attempt to calm down the clamorous citizens. However, Jacopo witnessed a group of citizens tie a noose around Francesco's neck and drape him over the front of the Palazzo. Upon seeing his nephew's dangling body, Jacopo fled the city on his [[Horses|horse]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/>

===Bonfire of the Vanities===
{{main|Bonfire of the Vanities}}
[[File:Checcomate 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Savonarola picking up the Apple in Forlì.]]
After Lorenzo de' Medici's death in 1492, the city gradually began to decline under the new leadership of Lorenzo's son, [[Piero de' Medici]]. Piero was not a man of the people like his father, and was not popular with Florence's citizens. Two years into Piero's rule, in 1494, the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola took control of the city and exiled Piero after picking up the [[Ezio's Apple|Apple of Eden]] from Ezio Auditore's wounded body in [[Forlì]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities">''[[Bonfire of the Vanities|Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>

After losing the Apple, the Assassins identified its new owner as Savonarola, and headed for Florence. Ezio Auditore and Niccolò Machiavelli met in the Oltrarno District in 1497, where they discussed how to topple Savonarola's rule, and formulated a plan in which they would assassinate each of Savonarola's nine corrupted lieutenants. After this meeting ended, Ezio left to assassinate the first of Savonarola's nine lieutenants, the [[Painter]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Painter====
Ezio made his way through the city to a small bonfire which the Painter was hosting. Once arriving there, Ezio heard the Painter speak about how artistic tools were actually those of the Devil's. The Painter also spoke about how he was deceived by the Devil in his speech, and how each citizen needed to dedicate themselves to Savonarola, the prophet.
[[File:Still life 1.png|thumb|225px|right|The Painter making a speech near the small bonfire.]]
After his speech, Ezio observed the Painter closely, and assassinated him. In his final words, the Painter told Ezio how he was sorry, and that even though he had been controlled by the Apple, he still blamed himself for his actions.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Captain Guard====
After assassinating the Painter, Ezio made his way to a small courtyard. Once inside of the courtyard, Ezio was greeted by the Captain Guard, who labeled him as a challenger, falling into Savonarola's trap created to kill any who opposed him. After his brief speech, guards descended from the rooftops and attacked the Assassin.

While Ezio fended off the attacking guards, the Captain Guard exclaimed that the Assassin was but a rebel seeking fame and glory, and that he would fail, like the other opposers had. However, Ezio eventually defeated the guards, and climbed the scaffolding the Captain Guard was standing on, and assassinated him. During his final conversation with Ezio, the Captain Guard told Ezio he wished he had been stronger so he could have resisted Savonarola's deception.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Nobleman====
As Ezio entered the market district of the city, he was greeted by the [[Nobleman]] standing on top of a roof of a building across from him. Ezio argued briefly with the Nobleman about power and control in the city, but then the Nobleman began to [[Freerunning|free-run]] across the rooftops in order to warn Savonarola.

Ezio pursued the Nobleman, who immediately called for guards while being chased. However, Ezio caught up the lieutenant, and silenced him before he could reach Savonarola. In his final words, the Nobleman attempted to justify his behavior by claiming that he was a victim of the Apple, but Ezio explained to him that he made a choice and allowed himself to be controlled by the Apple.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Priest====
[[File:Last rites 1.png|thumb|250px|left|The Priest on top of the Duomo.]]
While walking around the city, Ezio noticed the third of Savonarola's lieutenants, the [[Priest (Savonarola's lieutenant)|Priest]], praying on top of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. The Assassin then began to make his way up the side of the church, assassinating guards on his way up.

Upon reaching the top of the church, Ezio assassinated the entranced Priest. In his last conversation, the Priest claimed that he thought Savonarola had preached the word of God, and that he wanted badly to believe him.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Merchant====
For his next target, Ezio made his way down to the Florentine waterfront, where he observed the [[Merchant (Savonarola's lieutenant)|Merchant]] residing on a ship just offshore. The Merchant was busy ordering his men to secure crates and speaking of how he would withhold food from any of those who opposed Savonarola.

Ezio made his way onto the ship, assassinating guards on the docks and patrolling guards on the ship. After clearing the ship of all but the Merchant himself, the Assassin struck the Merchant from the deck just above him. In his final words, the Merchant remained true to his beliefs, stating that "''sometimes the people must be told what to think.''"<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>
[[File:Healer v.png|thumb|150px|right|The Doctor making his speech.]]
====The Doctor====
At the [[Ospedale degli Innocenti]], one of Savonarola's lieutenants, the [[Doctor (Savonarola's lieutenant)|Doctor]], refused to provide medical treatment for those who opposed Savonarola. He believed their contrasting views brought their illnesses upon them, and denied them any medical attention.

While Ezio navigated his way through the small crowd, he overheard the Doctor speaking of how the citizens needed to accept Savonarola as their leader, and to stop supporting the Medici. However, Ezio assassinated the Doctor, and ended his unjust rules for medical treatment. In his final conversation, the Doctor told Ezio that he killed a healer, but admitted that he had grown intoxicated with the power he had commanded.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Farmer====
In a rural area of Florence, the [[Farmer]] had stopped supplying the city with hay, believing that those who opposed Savonarola considered him low-class. The Farmer ordered his guards to keep a watchful eye over the hay and to stay observant. While patrolling with his guards, the Farmer remarked that without the basic source of hay, the rebellions would quell and the opposers will stand down.

As the farmer moved about the area, Ezio moved into strategic positions within hay bales, waiting to strike. At last Ezio moved into the open from the hay bales, and assassinated the Farmer. In his last conversation, the Farmer claimed that he became fed up of the insults directed at him, and only desired respect.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Condottiero====
The [[Condottiero]] closed down the [[Ponte Vecchio]], and placed his [[Mercenaries|mercenaries]] at both sides of the bridge, blocking passageway along the bridge. The Condottiero claimed it would be reopened when the people of Florence accepted Savonarola as their new leader. He also shouted angrily that the citizens had but one duty, to submit to Savonarola, and that the city was theirs, and therefore resistance was pointless.
[[File:Condottiero_memc_v.png|thumb|250px|left|The Condottiero's last moments.]]
Ezio Auditore made his way towards the balcony on which the Condottiero was speaking on, and eliminated the guards protecting him. He then assassinated the Condottiero, and in turn, reopened the Ponte Vecchio. In his final conversation, he was asked by Ezio as to why he chose to be charmed by Savonarola, and the Condottiero claimed he wanted more than just nobility in the city.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

====The Preacher====
At a Florentine church, the [[Preacher]] was spewing a corrupted sermon to the Florentine people. The Preacher said that they all had to rid themselves of their material pleasures, and that this was not known to him until his "''eyes were opened''" by Savonarola.

While the Preacher continued his sermon, Ezio made his way onto the top of the church. However, before Ezio could strike, the Preacher began to flee from the Assassin. Though the Preacher nearly outrun Ezio, he was unable to outlast the Assassin and was eventually killed by Ezio. In his final words, the Preacher admitted that he was not under the control of the Apple, but had actually already believed all that he himself had said.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>
[[File:Savonarolaeden.png|thumb|200px|right|Savonarola commanding the people using the Apple.]]
After Ezio assassinated each of Savonarola's nine lieutenants, La Volpe, Paola, and Machiavelli rallied the citizens in front of the [[Palazzo Pitti]]. Once they had gathered, Savonarola emerged from his palazzo, and demanded to know as to why the crowd had convened at his home. He also remarked that they all should be cleansing themselves and their houses. However, after Savonarola continued to fail at taming the rowdy crowd, he raised the Apple and told the people that they would do as he commanded, and submit to him. Ezio then hurled a throwing knife at the monk, injuring his hand and causing him to drop the Apple. A [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] guard picked up the Apple though, and began to flee with it. However, Ezio managed to assassinate the guard after a lengthy chase across the rooftops.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

Once he had obtained the Apple again, Ezio made his way to the Palazzo della Signoria, where a group of citizens had been taking Savonarola. At the Palazzo, an angry mob of citizens had tied Savonarola to a stake, and were prepared to burn him. However, Ezio ran up on stage and stabbed Savonarola in the cheek, claiming no one deserved to die in such pain. After ending Savonarola's suffering, Ezio made a speech to the crowd.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>
[[File:Mob justice 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio speaking to the crowd at the Palazzo della Signoria.]]
In his speech, the Assassin described how the loss of his loved ones filled his mind with thoughts of vengeance, but the guidance of a few strangers taught him to look past his instincts. He then informed the crowd that they did not need anyone to tell them what to do, and that everyone needed to follow their own path. Lastly, he informed the crowd not to follow him, or anyone else, before walking of stage to meet his fellow Assassins.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities"/>

===Affiliations with the Roman Assassins Guild===
During the early 16th century, Ezio Auditore sent his [[apprentices]] from the [[Rome Assassins Guild|Roman Assassins Guild]] to Florence various times to complete several contracts. The contracts all varied in their details, but most were basic missions, such as delivering reports, stealing weapons, or delivering forged pardons. These missions usually gave the guild anywhere from 400 to 1000 florins, but the apprentices themselves gained little experience from these minor tasks.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

===Return to Florence===
[[File:Embers ShotBreakdown 01.png|thumb|200px|right|An elderly Ezio with Shao Jun in Florence.]]
Sometime in the 1514, an elderly Ezio Auditore returned to Florence with his new wife, [[Sofia Sartor]], and their two children, [[Flavia Auditore]] and [[Marcello Auditore]]. The family moved into a villa in the Florentine countryside, tending to the vineyards next to their house. <ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>

==Landmarks==
*Santa Maria Novella District
**Mercato Vecchio
**Santa Maria Novella
**[[Basilica di San Lorenzo]]
[[File:Mercato_vecchio.jpg|thumb|242px|right|The Mercato Vecchio in Florence.]]
*San Marco District
**Bottega di Leonardo a Firenze
**Palazzo Medici
**Ospedale degli Innocenti
**Basilica di Santa Croce
*San Giovanni District
**Palazzo della Signoria
**[[Santa Trinita]]
**Palazzo Auditore
*Oltrarno District
**Palazzo Pitti

==Assassination targets==
*[[Uberto Alberti]]; Gonfaloniere of Florence (DNA Sequence 2)
*[[Francesco de' Pazzi]]; Patriarch of the powerful Pazzi family (DNA Sequence 4)
*[[Girolamo Savonarola]]; Mad monk in control of Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities (DNA Sequence 13)

==Trivia==
*The Battistero di San Giovanni is missing from the front of the main entrance to the Santa Maria del Fiore, despite being built several hundred years before the events of the game.
*Florence appears in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' as a multiplayer location, and is a location that Ezio can send his [[Apprentices]] to for contracts.
*Florence also appears in four of the [[Cristina Memories]], the suppressed memories of Ezio's past.
*During the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence, the sky over Florence becomes covered by dark clouds, in contrast to how it used to be bright and vibrant during the Medici's rule.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery captionalign="left">
File:Florence Map1.jpg|A map of Florence.
File:EzioFlorence.png|Ezio surveying the area from atop a view point.
file:EzioFlorenceguard.jpg|Ezio killing a guard along a Florentine rooftop.
klklk.png|Florence, as seen from a bird's eye view.
AC2_S_085_Florence_RunEzio.jpg|Ezio fleeing from guards in a typical Florentine street.
florencja.jpg|Florence, as it appears in the ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' multiplayer.
z_a9151d50.jpg|A map of Florence in the ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' multiplayer.
Florence Panoramic.jpg|A panoramic view of the city streets.
640px-Embers_ShotBreakdown_01.png|An older Ezio in Florence with fellow Assassin Shao Jun.
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{ACII}}
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[[Category:Italy]]
[[Category:Cities of Europe]]
[[Category:Florence]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Lineage Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations (Novel) Locations]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Multiplayer Locations]]

Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins

2011-12-28T22:16:51Z

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{{Era|ACB|ACPL|ACR|Rbook|Assassins}}
{{Spoilerhd}}
{{Faction infobox
|name = Turkish Assassins
|image = Ottoman Insignia-R.png
|imgdesc =
|founder = [[Niccolò Polo]] [[Maffeo Polo]]
|leader =
|headquarters = [[Constantinople]]
|locations = Constantinople, [[Bursa]]
|related = [[Assassins]] [[Ottomans]]
|religion =
|formed = 1258
|reorganised =
|collapsed =
|notable = [[Ishak Pasha]] [[Yusuf Tazim]] [[Piri Reis]] [[Dogan]]
|}}
The '''Turkish Assassins''', also known as the '''Seljuk Assassins''' or '''Ottoman Assassins''' during the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]], were the [[wikipedia:Turkey|Turkish]] branch of [[Assassins]], existing since their formation during the later half of the 13th century.

Existing throughout two different empires, the Turkish Assassins were mainly involved in a struggle against the [[Byzantines]], the Eastern European embodiment of the [[Templars]]. Even after the [[Byzantine Empire]] was dissolved, the Byzantines posed a threat to the Assassins, as they were determined to revive their fallen empire. Until the ultimate fall of the House of Palaiologi, the Assassins kept battling their Byzantine rivals.

==History==
===Formation===
{{Dialogue|Altaïr|So, where will you go next?|Niccolò|Back to Constantinopoli for a time. We will establish a guild there before returning to Venezia.|Niccolò Polo to Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad about establishing the Constantinople Assassins Guild.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
In 1204, the leader of the [[Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], journeyed to [[Constantinople]] in the [[wikipedia:Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Empire]] - modern-day Turkey - hoping to introduce the Assassin Order there. However, due to the [[wikipedia:Fourth Crusade|Fourth Crusade]] waging at that time, Altaïr was unable to recruit potential Assassins.<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>

In 1257, the tradesmen [[Niccolò Polo|Niccolò]] and [[Maffeo Polo]] were invited to stay at the Assassins' fortress of [[Masyaf]] by [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad]], the son of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. Being trained into becoming Assassins themselves, Altaïr entrusted them with creating various [[Assassins Guilds]] abroad, as well as guarding Altaïr's [[Codex]]. When the [[Mongols]] eventually attacked, the Polo brothers left Masyaf,<ref name="ACTSC"/> also being entrusted with safeguarding the five [[Keys of Altaïr|keys to Altaïr's library]] underneath Masyaf.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

The Polos then traveled back to their home in Constantinople, where they were successful in creating a [[Constantinople Assassins Guild|guild]] and bringing the Assassin ideals to the Byzantine Empire.<ref name="ACTSC"/> However, the Byzantine Empire was controlled by the [[Templars]], and the Byzantine Emperor ordered the capture and execution of Assassins throughout his Empire.<ref name="ACR"/>

The Byzantine Empire was eventually defeated and usurped by the [[Ottomans]] in 1453, resulting in the foundation of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. Templar presence in the Turkish region became minimal, allowing the Assassins Order to develop.<ref name="ACR"/>

===Growth of the Brotherhood===
{{Quote|For the first time in many decades, the Assassins have a strong presence here. It wasn't always that way. Under the Byzantine Emperor, the Assassins were hunted down and killed on the spot.|Yusuf Tazim, about the Assassins in the 16th century.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
By the later half of the 15th century, the Ottoman Vizier [[Ishak Pasha]] - secretly an Assassin - took a leading role over the Turkish Assassins. Ishak Pasha fought and defeated [[Vlad the Impaler|Vlad "the Impaler" Tepes]], a secret Templar, and brokered a truce between the Assassins and Ottomans.<ref name="ACR"/>

During the late 1480s, Ishak Pasha had begun recruiting Ottoman citizens into the Assassin Brotherhood. One of these Ottomans was [[Yusuf Tazim]], whose father also was an Assassin.<ref name="ACR"/>

In 1497, Ishak Pasha died. Control over the Turkish Assassins later shifted to Yusuf Tazim, who had by then become a [[Master Assassin]]. In 1502, a group of Turkish Assassins, including Tazim, and [[Venice|Venetian]] Assassins met in [[Greece]] to make plans to end the Venetian-Ottoman war, being successful in doing so a year later.<ref name="ACR"/>

In 1506, after some initial conflict, the Ottoman admiral, geographer and cartographer [[Piri Reis]] - tired of the artificial boundaries that separate nations - joined the Assassin Order as a scholar and technician, eventually becoming a Master Assassin specializing in [[Bombs|bomb]] crafting.<ref name="ACR"/>

===Fight with the Byzantine remnants===
{{Quote|When the Templars take control of a district, they flaunt their presence, hanging banners, extorting the merchants. It's a constant battle to keep them at bay, and they rub our noses in every victory.|Yusuf Tazim, talking about their struggle with the Templars in Constantinople.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
Following the earthquake in Constantinople in 1509, Templar remnants of the Byzantine Empire returned to the city, hoping to restore their fallen empire. The Assassins became engaged in a direct conflict with the Byzantines in the following years, though they also used the hatred between the Byzantines and Ottomans to their advantage, often purposely creating conflict between these factions.<ref name="ACR"/>

[[File:Upgrade 3.png|thumb|left|250px|Ezio being introduced to the Ottoman Assassins.]]
In 1511, the leader of the [[Italian Assassins]] and a [[Mentor]] in the Assassin Order, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], journeyed to the Turkish Assassins' [[Galata headquarters|headquarters]] in Constantinople with the intention of finding the five keys needed to open Altaïr's library underneath [[Masyaf]] fortress. Greeted by Yusuf Tazim, Ezio was quickly taken in and introduced to various techniques that the Turkish Assassins used, including bombs and [[hookblade]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>

Though Yusuf still led the Turkish Assassins, it was Ezio who took a leading role over the Turkish Assassins against the Byzantine Templars. Recruiting many new Assassins and taking back Constantinople from Byzantine control, Ezio even sent Turkish Assassins to various regions across the Mediterranean, thwarting the Templars' plans and taking over cities from Templar control.<ref name="ACR"/>

In late 1511, Yusuf led a group of Assassins to attend a cultural exposition held in [[Topkapı Palace]] by Ottoman Prince [[Suleiman I|Suleiman]], knowing that the Templars were going to infiltrate it. Joined by Ezio, the Assassins went disguised as minstrels from [[Italy]], with Ezio distracting the guests and discovering the Templar infiltrators using his [[Eagle Sense]]. Successfully locating all Templars before they could bring harm to Suleiman, the Ottoman Prince and Ezio became friends and allies in the process.<ref name="ACR"/>

In early 1512, the Turkish Assassins aided Ezio Auditore in setting sail for [[Cappadocia]] to find the last Masyaf key, as the [[Janissaries]] were blocking the port to make sure Ezio did not leave the city. While destroyed the [[Great Chain]] spanned across the [[Golden Horn]] Ezio burned the Ottoman boats blocking the boat, Yusuf and a group of other Assassins kept the Ottoman guards at bay. Ezio successfully opened the harbor, and joined Piri Reis on the boat to Cappadocia.<ref name="ACR"/>

===Conflict with Shehzade Ahmet===
{{Quote|The whole city rises against us, while Yusuf's murderer waits and watches from the arsenal, laughing. Fight with me, and show him what it means to cross the Assassins!|Ezio Auditore, rallying the Ottoman Assassins against Shehzade Ahmet.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
[[File:Yusuf dead.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio, giving Yusuf his last respects.]]
Though before Ezio left, he asked Yusuf to protect a woman named [[Sofia Sartor]], a bookseller Ezio expressed interest in. Yusuf agreed, and he and several other Assassins had taken up positions around Sofia's bookstore to ensure her safety. Though Ezio was able to eliminate [[Manuel Palaiologos]] in Cappadocia, marking the fall of the Palaiologi and the ultimate destruction of the Byzantine Empire, the Byzantine Templars became under the full control of Ottoman Prince [[Ahmet]], the favored son of Sultan [[Bayezid II]] who had secretly made plans for the Templar Order from within the royal house. On order of Ahmet, the Templars attacked Sofia's store to capture her, knowing she was close to Ezio. Though managing to kill a large group of Templars, Yusuf was eventually stabbed fatally in his back. Ezio discovered the body upon his return to the city, which served as a large motivator for the Assassins to strike back at Ahmet and the Templars, who were hiding in the city's arsenal.<ref name="ACR"/>

The Assassins led a full-on assault on the arsenal, and numerous Assassins and Templars faced off against each other. Ezio reached Ahmet deep inside the arsenal, but had to spare his life in order to find out Sofia's location. Offering a deal to trade Sofia for the Masyaf keys, Ahmet and the Templars left the arsenal.<ref name="ACR"/>

Before going to the exchange near [[Galata Tower]], Ezio appointed Tazim's lieutenant [[Dogan]] to become the new leader of the Turkish Assassins.<ref name="ACR novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Suspecting the exchange to be a trap, Ezio had the Assassins take up positions around the perimeter, and they jumped in as soon as Ezio's suspicions became true. Nonetheless, Ezio managed to successfully rescue Sofia, and the two of them chased after Ahmet in the countryside around Constantinople. After a long chase, Ezio and Ahmet ultimately found themselves falling from a cliff, only to be saved by Ezio using one of his [[parachutes]]. Right afterwards, they were joined by Ahmet's brother [[Selim I|Selim]], Suleiman's father, who had just become Sultan and was on his way back to Constantinople. Selim attacked and strangled Ahmet, and eventually shoved Ahmet off another cliff to his death. Only for his son's respect for the Assassins, Selim spared Ezio's life, but ordered him to permanently leave Constantinople.<ref name="ACR"/>

Nonetheless, Ezio and Sofia returned to Constantinople, with Suleiman's knowledge and Selim's temporary consent. Ezio made preparations to leave and to stabilize the Assassins in the city. [[Azize]], a female Assassin who had taken care of Sofia's bookshop in her absence, was allowed to run the shop full-time and the Brotherhood bought it from Sofia. With Dogan as the leader of the Turkish Assassins, Ezio knew that the Brotherhood in the Ottoman Empire would continue to thrive. Eventually, Ezio left for [[Rome]] with Sofia, who had become his fiancée.<ref name="ACR novel"/>

==Origins and appearance==
[[File:StandardApp-ACR-R.png|thumb|150px|left|A Turkish Assassin.]]
By the 16th century, the Ottoman Assassins wore tanned white Assassin robes with an orange chest-plate, and blue pants. In some cases, Assassins also wore Ottoman masks underneath their hoods, and some Assassins always wore their hood down, like Yusuf Tazim, in contrast to common Assassin custom. Each of them were equipped with a [[Hidden Blade|hidden blade]] and a [[hookblade]], which they used for fast and easy climbing and for transporting via [[ziplines]], so they could make their way to their destination fast.<ref name="ACR"/>

During the time of the Ottoman Empire, people from various countries and regions around Turkey were attracted to the empire, which resulted in the Assassin Brotherhood containing members from various different cultures and ancestries.<ref name="ACR"/>

==Techniques==
The basic techniques of the Turkish Assassins were similar to those of the [[Levantine Assassins]], who were the Turkish Assassins' spiritual forebearers. However, the Turkish Assassins invented their own upgraded version of the [[Hidden Blade]], called the[[ Hookblade]], which allowed for faster climbing and faster travel via Constantinople's ziplines.<ref name="ACR"/>

The Turkish Assassins were also introduced to various types of bombs, by trade from [[China]]. The Turkish Assassins trained themselves in their usage, and the Master Assassin [[Piri Reis]] eventually created more specialized bombs with experience gained in the Ottoman navy.<ref name="ACR"/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{ACR}}
[[Category:Assassin branches]]

Assassin's Creed: Embers

2011-12-16T13:18:46Z

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{{Era|Embers|Realworld}}
{{Spoilerhd}}
{{quote|Now living in a cozy Tuscan Villa with his wife and their two children, Ezio spends his time enjoying the company of family, old friends, and cultivating his vineyards. The life of this former Assassin Mentor will not stay quiet for long. One day, a mysterious Assassin shows up at Ezio's door quite unexpectedly, begging for Ezio's aid. Will this old Assassin's fire die out before he can save the ones he love, or will it burn brightly one last time?|Description.|Assassin's Creed Embers}}
{{Film Infobox
| name = Assassin's Creed: Embers
| image = Embers Cover.jpg
| director = Patrick Plourde,
Stephane Baudet
| producer =
| writer = [[Darby McDevitt]]
| narrator = [[Roger Craig Smith]]
| starring = [[Roger Craig Smith]], [[Angela Galuppo]], [[Anna Tuveri]], Peter Arpesella '''(Voice Talent)'''
| music = [[Jesper Kyd]]
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[Ubiworkshop|UbiWorkshop]]
| distributor = [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montreal]]
| released = November 15, 2011
| runtime = 21:22
| country = [[wikipedia:Canada|Canada]]
| language = Available in [[wikipedia:English language|English]], [[wikipedia:Spanish language|Spanish]], [[wikipedia:French language|French]], and [[wikipedia:Portugese language|Portugese]].
| budget =
| gross =
| preceded_by = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
| followed_by = }}
'''''Assassin's Creed: Embers''''' is an animated short film project designed to expand the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' series]]. Revealed by [[Ubisoft]] on 6 June 2011, the film was released on 15 November 2011, alongside several special editions of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''. The short film is available in 15 languages, either through voice dub or subtitles.

This short film was created and produced by [[Ubiworkshop]], and was completely developed internally at Ubisoft Montreal. To create the film, Ubiworkshop worked with two other teams: Ubik, and a team from the Technology Group.<ref name="Ubiworkshop">[http://www.ubiworkshop.com/post/?pid=2931 ''Assassin’s Creed: Embers'' - The Revelation]</ref>

Set after ''Revelations'', the film concludes the life of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who retired from his life as an [[Assassins|Assassin]] and lived with his wife [[Sofia Sartor]] in [[Tuscany]]'s countryside.

==Plot==
In the year 1524, the former Assassin Ezio Auditore retired to a villa in the countryside of Tuscany, with his wife Sofia and children [[Marcello Auditore|Marcello]] and [[Flavia Auditore|Flavia]]. While Ezio wrote in his study, Sofia asked him to watch Flavia while she and Marcello visit his sister [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia]]. Shortly after, he left his study to tend their vineyards while Flavia played nearby the villa. In the midst of his harvest, he saw a stranger cloaked in black, talking to Flavia. Fearing the worst, Ezio hurriedly intercepted the stranger, though Flavia told him that she was no danger, as Ezio saw her necklace with the [[Assassin insignia]].

Later, the Assassin introduced herself as [[Shao Jun]], and then asked for Ezio's help in saving her people and [[Chinese Assassins|order]]. Ezio refused, stating that his time with the order is over, and asked that Jun leave, despite her pleas. Sofia however, bid that Jun should stay, seeing that she came a long way. Jun stays, while the family prepared to rest for the night. Ezio pondered about the time he had left while watching their children with Sofia. The two would then go to bed.[[File:EzioFlaviaJun.png|thumb|left|250px|Ezio intercepts the stranger talking to Flavia.]]

The next morning, Ezio inspected his villa to look for Shao Jun, and finds her in his study. Furiously, Ezio tells her to leave his study, and shortly after, tells her to leave [[Italy]] entirely, stating that she's wasted her time looking for him. Shao Jun, reading a portion of what Ezio wrote in his study, asked him that she just wanted to understand what it takes to restore her order. Ezio informed her on why he was reluctant to help, stating that it could compromise his family. Afterwards, he would take her to [[Florence]] as company in handling some errands of his.

Ezio attended to his chores while Shao Jun kept watch. Afterwards, Ezio would take her to the plaza of the [[Palazzo della Signoria]], where [[Auditore Execution|half of his family were killed]]. He would then lecture her on how an Assassin's line of work is done, before leaving back to his villa. In the midst of their departure, the two were intercepted by an armed man, who then faced Shao Jun in combat. Afterwards, the two fled, as more of the armed men followed them.[[File:Embers ShotBreakdown 01.png|thumb|270px|Ezio and Shao Jun observe the Palazzo della Signoria.]]

As Ezio drove a carriage back to his villa, Shao Jun explained her past. She explained that it was her mentor's plan to meet with him, though her mentor was killed by the same men in [[Venice]]. The men were the Imperial servants of Emperor [[Jiajing]], who sought to recapture Shao Jun for her acts against his rule. After arriving at the villa, Ezio tells Sofia that she and the children should stay at [[Machiavelli]]'s, fearing that the imperial servants would come. After his family left, Ezio and Shao Jun stayed to prepare for the men. After giving a lecture to Shao Jun about how he reformed the order in both [[Rome]] and [[Constantinople]], Ezio advised her to rest while he stayed at the living room and kept watch&nbsp
[[File:Assassin's Creed Embers Ezio.jpg|thumb|270px|left|Ezio waits for the Imperial Soldiers.]]as Ezio waited, the armed men arrived as expected. While Shao Jun fought some of the servants in the upper floor, Ezio fought with the others at the lower floor, defeating three of them. Seeing the [[Mounted cannons|cannon]]-wielding brute readying to fire, Ezio hurriedly made his way to the upper floor to intercept the soldiers and save Shao Jun from the cannon's fire, which he does so successfully. Afterwards, both he and Jun would jump out of a window and onto the open field. There, both of them fought the cannon soldier, and after a tough fight, managed to kill him.

The day after, Ezio would bid Shao Jun farewell, as the latter thanked him for all his help. Before leaving, Ezio gave Jun a small chest, commenting that it can help her some day, though said that she should open it only when she loses direction. As several [[Guards|guards]] of the Tuscan government arrive, Ezio bids that Shao Jun should leave before they see her. She would then leave, while Ezio cleared things up with the guards.
[[File:EzioWithFamily.png|thumb|270px|Ezio's last moments with his family.]]Some time after, Ezio finished writing in his study, and as Sofia informed him that she and Flavia were leaving for Florence, Ezio decided to come with them. There, Ezio sat down at a nearby bench while the pair bought some groceries. As Ezio watched, a young man would sit down with him and berate the woman of Florence. Despite his disrespectful demeanor, the man advised Ezio to rest before leaving his company. Ezio, as he looked on his wife and daughter, smiled. The two looked back, though with an expression of distraught rather than happiness.

Ezio Auditore suffered a heart attack and passed away where he sat, at the age of 65. Left behind by him in his study was a letter addressed to Sofia. Written there was:

{{quote|When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it. I had time, but I did not know it. And I had love, but I did not feel it. Many decades would pass before I understood the meaning of all three. And now, the twilight of my life, misunderstanding has passed into contentment. Love, liberty, and time: once was so disposable, are the fuels that drive me forward. And love, most especially, mia cara. For you, our children, our brothers and sisters. And for the vast and wonderful world that gave us life, and keeps us guessing. Endless affection, mia Sofia. Forever yours, Ezio Auditore.||Assassin's Creed Embers}}

==Development==
''Embers'' was first revealed in June 6, 2011. The teaser trailer for ''Embers'' was released on 21 July 2011, while the full trailer for ''Embers'' was revealed on 23 July 2011, during the [http://www.g4tv.com/comiccon-2011/panels-and-live-blogs/assassins-creed-revelations-panel/128/ Comic-Con 2011 Panel]. The Comic-Con 2011 Panel recommended watching ''Embers'' after completing ''Revelations'', so that the events that unfold are experienced in sequence. The film would run for 21 minutes, offering a unique experience of Ezio's life, and bringing further closure to the Ezio saga.

''Embers'' was subsequently released in DVD format with several special editions of ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', which was released on November 15, 2011.
==Trivia==
*Several movements during the attack on Ezio's villa were taken from animations within the game. For example, when Ezio disarms the Imperial Soldier on his Villa's upper floor, it had the same animation as Ezio would disarm a guard utilizing a [[Short Blade|short blade]]. The animation that followed the disarm was also taken from one of the short blade's counter-kill animations (wherein Ezio would impale the enemy on the head with the blade).
*A portrait of [[Emilio Barbarigo]], the same portrait found in [[Ezio's room]] in [[Monteriggioni]] during ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', can be seen in his study.
*Also, the ''[http://www.albrecht-durer.org/Portrait-Of-A-Young-Venetian-Woman-large.html Portrait of a Young Venetian Woman]'', the portrait of Sofia painted by [[wikipedia:Albrecht Dürer|Albrecht Dürer]], can be seen in the villa's living room.
*Ezio's son, Marcello, was never seen in the movie. Though he can be seen sleeping in his and Flavia's room, Marcello's face was never shown.
*The letter left behind by Ezio had a seal with the Assassin insignia on it.
*[[Angela Galuppo]], voice actor of both Shao Jun and Flavia, also provided the voice of Claudia Auditore.
*Ezio's Villa is modeled after a portion of the [[Villa Salviati]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.
*During an online chat session, [[Gabe_Graziani|UbiGabe]] confirmed that the young man at the end was not an important character in the franchise, merely a reference to Ezio's past attitude and views as a young man. <ref name=GabeGraziani>'¨http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6746/embers33.jpg¨</ref>

==Gallery==
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==Videos==
<videogallery>
Video:Assassin's Creed: Embers Animated Series Trailer (Comic-Con 2011)|''Assassin's Creed: Embers'' teaser trailer
Video:Assassin's Creed Embers Trailer|''Assassin's Creed: Embers'' full trailer
Video:Assassin's Creed Embers Story Trailer|''Assassin's Creed: Embers'' story trailer
</videogallery>

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==References==
{{reflist}}
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Constantinople

2011-07-25T22:13:00Z

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{{era|Brotherhood|Revelations|PL}}
{{WP-REAL}}
{{Spoilerhd}}
{{Location infobox
|name = Constantinople
|image = Constantinoplepic.png
|hidep =
|state = [[Ottoman Empire]]
|rulers = Sultanate
|factions = [[Assassins]] [[Templars]] [[Byzantines]]
|hideh =
|founded = [[Wikipedia:Constantine the Great|Constantine I]]
|date = c. 671 - 662 BC (as [[Wikipedia:Byzantium|Byzantium]])
|abandoned =
|hidea =
|landmark = [[Hagia Sophia]], [[Galata Tower]]
|flags =
|targets = }}
'''Constantinople''', also known as '''Istanbul''' to its Turkish rulers, was the capital of the [[Ottoman Empire]], and is the only city in the world to be located on two continents - Europe and Asia. During the [[Renaissance]], it was Europe's largest, and wealthiest city. It consisted of four distinct districts; [[Constantin]], [[Beyazid]], [[Imperial]], and [[Galata]].

==History==
Around 1209, the city was visited by the [[Grand Master of the Assassin Order]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. During his time there, he hid five [[Seals of Altaïr|seals]] that, when brought together, would unlock the inner sanctum of the fortress of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

During the [[Renaissance]], at some point between 1501 and 1507, the Doge of [[Venice]], and Sultan [[Bayezid II]], sought to ally their considerable naval powers through a free trade treaty. However, the [[Templars]] were wary of any peace between the two, and became intent on interfering with their alliance.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

The [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] dispatched a force of [[mercenaries]] to disrupt the agreement, but they were quickly intercepted by members of the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Assassins]], who set their ship aflame before they could depart. Later on, the Assassins established a guild of their own in Constantinople, so as to keep their enemies in check.<ref name="Project Legacy"/><ref name="Brotherhood"/>

By 1511, the Templars had started to relocate themselves to Constantinople due to their defeat in Italy and the disruption of their activities throughout Europe. There they were threatening to destabilize the entire region and ultimately seize the Ottoman Empire for themselves, which was growing in wealth and power. After traveling to Masyaf to rediscover his Assassin heritage, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]], Grand Master of the Assassin Order left for Constantinople to retrieve the seals Altaïr had hidden across the city.<ref name="Revelations"/>

==Trivia==

*[[File:Constantinople_Concept.jpg|thumb|236px|Assassin's Creed concept art for Constantinople.]]Some pictures suggest that Constantinople was intended to be featured in the first ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' game as some concept arts show Altaïr on horseback overlooking the city. However, featuring the city would of not corresponded with the overall storyline.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="220" captiontextcolor="#ffffff" bordersize="medium" captionalign="center">
constantinople.png|Concept art of Constantinople.
PL MyEnemysEnemy.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''.
41870.jpg|Ezio Auditore in Constantinople.
Revelations Port.jpg|Ezio Auditore, overlooking the port.
Imperial district Hagia Sophia.png|Comparison of Constantinople from real life to in-game.
Image assassin s creed revelations-15930-2281 0004.jpg|Ezio at a Constantinople port.
Imageassassinscreedreve (2).jpg|The port of Constantinople.
Crossroads of the world.jpg|Constantinople, the Crossroads of the World.
assassin_creed_revelations_screenshot_040.jpg|Constantinople Port Aflame
assassin_creed_revelations_screenshot_016.jpg|Constantinople Port
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Constantinople_Concept_Pre-release.jpg|Concept art by Raphael Lacoste
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==References==
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