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Thief

2012-02-14T20:42:25Z

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|image = Thief.png
|imgdesc = A Thief from the [[Ottoman Empire]].
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|leader = [[La Volpe]] [[Antonio de Magianis|Antonio]] [[Lanz]]
|headquarters =
|locations = [[Florence]] [[Venice]] [[Monteriggioni]] [[Rome]] [[Constantinople]]
|related = [[Assassins]] [[House of Borgia]]
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|notable = [[Ugo]] [[Rosa]] [[Paganino]]}}
{{quote|We are with you, friend, only lead the way.|A thief's greeting to Ezio.|Assassin's Creed II}}

The '''Thieves''' were one of the factions-for-hire during the [[Renaissance]], alongside [[courtesans]], [[mercenaries]] and the [[Romanies]]. They were adept [[Freerunning|free-runners]], and possessed a number of guilds in different cities.

Several guilds, including the [[Venice Thieves Guild|Venetian guild]] and [[Rome Thieves Guild|Roman guild]], were allied to the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]]. As such, they possessed a measure of virtue; refusing to steal from the poor, and fighting to defy the local, corrupt nobility.

However, a number of thieves were independent of the Order. The [[Cento Occhi]] in particular were allied to the [[House of Borgia]], and sought to counteract the Assassins. Several [[Pickpocketing#Pickpockets|pickpockets]] chose to steal freely from Assassins as well.

[[Florence|Florentine]] (and later, [[Rome|Roman]]) thieves were led by [[La Volpe]], [[Venice|Venetian]] thieves were led by [[Antonio de Magianis]], and the Rome-based Cento Occhi were led by [[Lanz]].

==History==
From as early as when a thief helped to save his life by urging him to run from the [[guards]] at [[Auditore execution|his family's execution]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] both helped, and enlisted aid from thieves on several occasions.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

Thieves were often the most well-informed factions of the cities, and were thus able to provide Ezio with information on [[Assassination Targets|targets]] and other events in their district. In Florence of 1478, La Volpe made use of one of his thieves to lure Ezio to him, after which he gave him details on how to locate [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].<ref name="AC2" />

[[File:Ezio carrying rosa.png|thumb|250px|left|Thieves escorting Ezio and Rosa.]]
In 1481, after assisting [[Rosa]], one of the members of the Venetian guild, Ezio allied with the thieves in order to infiltrate the [[Palazzo della Seta]]. Together, he and the thieves successfully claimed the building and assassinated [[Emilio Barbarigo]] in 1485.<ref name="AC2" />

Some time prior to 1499, [[Paganino]], a member of the Venetian guild, betrayed his allies and became a spy for the Templars; passing them vital information on the Assassin Order, and their base in [[Monteriggioni]]. At the opening of the new year in 1500, his actions eventually led to the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]].<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Upon traveling to Rome, Ezio allied his newly-founded [[Rome Assassins Guild|Assassins guild]] with La Volpe's thieves. After aiding them in establishing their headquarters in [[La Volpe Addormentata]], he learned of their close rivalry with the Cento Occhi thieves.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

In contrast to the Assassin-allied thieves, the Cento Occhi stole from the poor, and terrorized the [[civilians]] of Rome. At La Volpe's request, Ezio [[Thief Assignments|aided in repressing them]], fighting in brawls alongside La Volpe's thieves, sullying the Cento Occhi's reputation with the Borgia, and killing the guild's leaders.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

In 1511, Ezio visited the Constantinople Thieves Guild and learned they were having troubles due to a snitch tipping off guards to their activities. Ezio learned Lord [[Halim]] was bribing the snitch and assassinated him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

==Characteristics==
Though he usually worked alongside the guilds to suppress [[Templars|Templar]]-control of a city, Ezio also hired thieves on the streets, offering them money in return for assistance. Unlike the other hired factions, they could easily follow the Assassin along rooftops.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood" />

[[File:ACII_Eziothieves_V.png|250px|thumb|Ezio followed by his thieves.]]
The thieves could help Ezio by distracting any soldiers guarding high-profile locations, such as [[Banks]] or other restricted areas. They often did so by attacking or taunting the men, and subsequently luring them away. Should Ezio engage in a fight as they followed him, they would always help him defeat his enemies as well.<ref name="AC2" />

After he had competed alongside them in several [[Guild Challenges|challenges]], the thieves of Rome and Constantinople began to further assist Ezio by pickpocketing money for him whenever he hired them.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

===Combat===
[[File:AC_II_Thieves_guards.png|250px|thumb|left|Ezio and a number of thieves fighting guards.]]
Thieves were lightly armed, carrying only a [[Short blade|dagger]] (or a [[Swords and Maces|sword]] on rare occasions) and wearing very light [[armor]]. This allowed them to follow Ezio in many of his acrobatic moves, though did not offer much protection in combat.<ref name="AC2" />

They resorted to speed and agility in combat, dodging and countering enemy blows much like [[Agile guards]]. As such, they were usually only vulnerable to well-protected guards, such as [[Brutes]] and [[Seekers]].<ref name="AC2" />

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==Known Thieves==
[[File:Rome_Thieves.png|framed|right|Insignia of the Roman guild.]]

===Venice===
*[[Antonio de Magianis]]<ref name="AC2" />
*[[Ugo]]<ref name="AC2" />
*[[Rosa]]<ref name="AC2" />
*[[Franco]]<ref name="AC2" />
*[[Paganino]]<ref name="Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref>

===Rome===
*[[La Volpe]]<ref name="Brotherhood" />
*[[Claudio]]<ref name="Brotherhood" />
*[[Trimalchio]]<ref name="Brotherhood" />
*Paganino<ref name="Brotherhood" />
*[[Aldo]]<ref name="Brotherhood" />
Vinicio

==Achievements==
The [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement]] "Steal Home" is awarded for winning a race against any thief in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', once Ezio fulfils the thief challenges and unlocks thief looting, he can earn a achievement for a hired group of thieves looting the dead guards he leaves in his wake.
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!width="300"|Name
!width="200"|How to obtain
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|[[File:StealHome-ACII-trophy.PNG|64px]]
!Steal Home
|Win a race against thieves.
|10[[File:G.png]]
|Bronze
|-
|[[File:Fast_Fingers.png]]
!Fast Fingers
|Loot 50 dead guards with thief looting
|20[[File:G.png|link=]]
|Bronze
|}

==Trivia==
*The memories where thieves use swords instead of daggers include "[[Cleaning House]]," and "[[Who's Got Mail?]]"
*Like guards, in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', thieves are generally better equipped in Venice than they are in Florence.
*The boy in the mission "[[Human Cargo]]" is dressed like a thief.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', Ezio can lock onto thieves that signal the start of a Thief Assignment and perform execution moves on them. After appearing to die, they soon recover and get back up.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', it's possible to train Cento Occhi thieves and use them in missions.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center" >
Zw-thieves.png|Some thieves of Venice.
AC_II_Thieves_distract.png|Ezio ordering thieves to create a diversion.
morpheus.jpg|La Volpe talking to one of his thieves.
ACR_Thieves.png|A group of Thieves in Constantinople.
AC2 CA 014 Thief.png|A concept art of a thief.
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Gameplay]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]

Pickpocketing

2012-01-20T21:57:44Z

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[[File:Altair pickpocketing.png|thumb|260px|Altaïr pickpocketing knives.]]

'''Pickpocketing''' was an important method of [[Investigations|gaining information]], money, or items. This tactic was often employed by [[thieves]] and members of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]].

==History==
===High Middle Ages===
[[File:Pick.jpg|thumb|250px|Altaïr about to successfully pickpocket his target.]]For Assassins during the [[Third Crusade]], pickpocketing was used for gathering letters or other items from informants, or for restocking on [[throwing knives]]. Targets for pickpocketing always carried satchels on their left sides.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref><ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

To pickpocket an informant, usually after eavesdropping on them and discovering what they had in their possession, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] approached the target quietly from behind, and reached out to slip the key or letter from their satchel. Should he not move away from the target after they discovered the theft, the victim would often call the [[guards]] to attack.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles" /><ref name="AC" />

Pickpocketing victims was only viable if the target was moving, not facing the one targeting them, and positioned far from a guard. This method was also the only way for Altaïr to gather throwing knives, apart from returning to [[Masyaf]] or visiting an [[Assassins' Bureau]].<ref name="AC" />

[[File:AssassinsCreed 360 Test008.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Altaïr pickpocketing a thug.]]He would acquire knives from certain [[thugs]], who - unlike regular citizens - would engage Altaïr in a [[Fists|fistfight]] if they discovered his attempt to steal from them. Nearby thugs would also join in and assist the target.<ref name="AC" />

Each thug carried around five knives, all of which could be stolen. However, upon being discovered and defeating them in a fistfight, Altaïr would only be able to take one knife from the beaten thug.<ref name="AC" />

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===Renaissance===
[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] learned how to pickpocket from a fellow Assassin, [[Paola]], soon after the [[Auditore Execution|execution of his father and brothers]]. Pickpocketing was an optional way to acquire florins, as well as items.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

Unlike Altaïr, Ezio would only pickpocket money from [[civilians]], and not items. However, instead, he also looted both money and items (usually [[Trading Items|trade items]] or ammunition) from dead or unconscious guards. Doing so in public, however, would usually prompt nearby citizens to reprimand him.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Civilians - both male and female - who discovered Ezio's efforts, would engage him in a fight and would usually flee after a single strike.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood" />

You van hire thieves to pickpocket civilians in ac2,broterhood,revelations

===Ottoman Empire===
The [[Turkish Assassins]] created the [[hookblade]], which came in useful during conflicts to perform a counter steal: an Assassin could simply rip a purse off a guard, enraging him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

==Pickpockets==
[[File:519px-Pickpocket.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A typical pickpocket.]] Like [[Borgia Messengers]], several thieves roamed the streets and rooftops, and would often seek out Ezio to steal from him. One such pickpocket was successfully able to take his money in [[Florence]], though the thief had only intended to lead him to [[La Volpe]].<ref name="AC2" />

Pickpockets would only approach Ezio if he was not looking at them, and would flee immediately should he notice them. If pickpockets took his money, Ezio could chase after them - with the help of any nearby guards - and tackle or grab them to reclaim his money, as well as taking the pickpocket's other money.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood" />

Alternatively, should Ezio or a guard kill the pickpocket, the Assassin could simply loot the body to take back his money.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood" />

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==Achievements==
{{main|Achievements}}

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!width="300"|Name
!width="200"|How to obtain
!width="64"|Points
!width="64"|Trophy
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|[[File:AssassinsCreed TheHandsOfAThief.jpg]]
!The Hands of a Thief
|Pickpocket 200 throwing knives.
|15[[File:G.png]]
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Kleptomaniac.jpg]]
!Kleptomaniac
|Pickpocket 1000 Florins.
|10[[File:G.png]]
|Bronze
|-
|[[File:Easy Come Easy Go.png|65px]]
!Easy Come, Easy Go
|Pay 500 florins to an [[Heralds|orator]], then pickpocket him afterwards.
|5[[File:G.png]]
|Bronze
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Pickpocketing.jpg|thumb|250px|Pickpocketing in ''Altaïr's Chronicles''.]]
* Unlike in the other games, pickpocketing in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'' involves both approaching the target, and maneuvering the desired item out of their pouch.
* In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the pickpocket steals 5% of Ezio's florins.
* In ''Assassin's Creed II,'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', after bribing a herald, the money can be stolen back from him. Alternatively, the herald can be killed, and the corpse looted to re-obtain the money.
* After completing five [[Guild Challenges#Thieves|Thieves Guild challenges]], hired thieves will pickpocket money for Ezio.
* Certain guards hold more florins than others when looted, with certain [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] Captains carrying more than 900 florins.
[[File:Thief pickpoket Ezio.PNG|thumb|250px|A pickpocket stealing from Ezio in [[Rome]].]]
* Civilians in richer clothing carry more florins.
* Just like Borgia messengers, pickpockets in ''Assassin's Creed II'' will drop their money if you hit them with a throwing knife.

==References==
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles Gameplay]]

Chiesa della Trinità dei Monti

2012-01-20T21:13:25Z

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[[File:Trinitadeimonti.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Trinita dei Monti.]]

'''Trinita dei Monti''' was a small church located in the city of [[Rome]]. It was commissioned by Louis XII in 1502 A.D to celebrate the [[France|French]] invasion of [[Naples]]. Today it is famous for the [[Spain|Spanish]] Steps which lead down from it towards the [[Piazza di Spagna]].

It also is the place where machiavelli brings Ezio when he was hurt from THE attack in monterigionni
[[Category:Landmarks]]
[[Category:Rome]]