Il Carnefice

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{{Character Infobox
|image = Char executioner.png
|imgdesc = Full body portrait of Il Carnifice.
|birth = 1473
|period = [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]]. 
(16th Century)
|faction = [[House of Borgia]] [[Templars]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''
|undefined|death = 1500 [[Rome]], [[Italy]].}}
: ''For the multiplayer character, see [[Executioner]]''.

{{quote|It was not my best work, but it is hard to make good art with poor materials.|Il Carnefice, on the execution of a young woman.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}

'''Il Carnefice''' (1473 - January 1500) was an executioner active in the city of [[Rome]] during the late 15th and early 16th century, as well as a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].

Around 1497, Il Carnefice worked under the direct employment of [[Cesare Borgia]], and often received instructions from him through [[Fiora Cavazza]]. On one such instance, she brought him a list containing Cesare's next "condemnations." Upon studying it, Il Carnefice acted serious, telling Fiora that her name was one of those listed, though he quickly revealed that he was only playing a prank on her, admitting that he couldn't read.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Chapter 1 - Fiora Cavazza#Gallows_Humor|Chapter 1 - Fiora Cavazza (Gallows Humor)]]</ref>

Il Carnefice performed any assigned executions with both enthusiasm and brutality, chopping off body parts of his victims and displaying them to his approving audience. Fiora once described him as a beast, one she found more disgusting than intimidating.<ref name="ACPL" />

In 1500, Il Carnefice forced himself onto a [[Civilian|woman]] named Livia, only to have her hanged afterwards. The woman's husband later mourned her death, but was unable to remove her body down from the noose at the threat of being executed himself by Carnefice. This caught the attention of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who decided to aid the man by bringing justice to Il Carnefice. Ezio infiltrated Il Carnefice's cliffside palazzo, where he was discussing his latest kill with an associate of his, and swiftly assassinated him. With Il Carnefice dead, the executions of many innocent citizens were put to a stop.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

==Database Entry==
Il Carnefice

Date of Birth: 1473.

Profession: Executioner.

There's nothing in the history books about Il Carnefice, so I did a little digging in Abstergo's mainframe. Here's what I found: "A natural ally for the Borgia, Il Carnefice kills to the roar of an approving crowd."

The other small piece of information I could dig up is that he fancies himself as some sort of twisted artist. I guess that explains the crowd bit. I wonder if he does tricks while performing executions, or whether it's all in the subtle way he pulls the lever?

==Trivia==
[[File:Zw-acb-ezio-Executioner.jpg|thumb|250px|II Carnefice dies at the hands of Ezio Auditore.]]
*Il Carnefice fights like a Brute.
*Il Carnefice's axe in the Story mode is not the same one he uses in Multiplayer. Instead, it is the Bearded Axe, a common weapon that is wielded by [[Brutes]], and can be bought from the Blacksmith.
*Il Carnefice is the first multiplayer character encountered in ''Brotherhood''.
*"Il Carnefice" simply translates to "The Executioner."

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Battle of Arsuf

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|prev=*[[The Hunt for the Nine]]
*[[Majd Addin's Funeral]]
|next=*[[Retaking of Masyaf]]
|name=Battle of Arsuf
|image= [[File:Arsuf battle.jpg|center|300px]]
|conflict= [[Third Crusade]]
|date= September 7, 1191
|place= [[Arsuf|Arsuf Plains]], Israel
|result= *[[Robert de Sable]]'s death
*[[King Richard]]'s victory
*[[Saladin]]'s first major defeat
*City of [[Acre]] captured by [[Crusaders]]
|side1= [[Crusaders]] / [[Templars]]
|side2= [[Saracens]]
|commanders1= *[[Richard the Lionheart]]
*[[Robert de Sable]]
|commanders2= *[[Saladin]]
|forces1=Unspecified numbers of:
*Templar Knights
*Crusader Soldiers
*Crusader Archers
*[[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier Knights]]
|forces2=Unspecified numbers of:
*Saracen Soldiers
*Saracen Archers
*[[Saracens#Commanders|Saracen Emirs]]
|casual1=700 men
|casual2=*32 emirs
*7,000 men}}

'''The Battle of Arsuf''' was a decisive confrontation between [[Saracens]] and [[Crusaders]] that took place in September of 1191. During the [[Third Crusade]], the Crusaders under [[King Richard]] were able to repel an attack by the Saracens, and gain the port city of [[Acre]] two months prior to the battle. Possession of Acre allowed them an advantage, since it was the only port available for the Crusader army, and permitted them to receive reinforcements by sea.

Eventually, King Richard led a second attack personally, and left the city of Acre in the hands of his three most trusted men while he led the march to the south of Acre to flank the Saracens. The battle was the first major defeat of the Saracens during the Crusades, thus raising the morale of the European army.

==The Departure==
Following the ambush at [[Majd Addin]]'s funeral the[[ Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fled to the the [[Jerusalem]] [[Assassin's Bureau]] to report the of the [[Robert de Sable]]'s escape. Once arriving at the Bureau Altaïr announced to [[Malik A-Sayf]], the [[Dai]], that the funeral was a trap. A Malik claimed he heard of the funeral's disaster and asked what happened. Altaïr informed Malik that Robert sent a [[Maria Thorpe|decoy]], and she claimed that Robert rode for [[Arsuf]] to plead his case to [[King Richard ]]and [[Saladin]], to unite them together against the Assassin Order, as Altaïr had [[Hunt for the Nine|killed nine men]] important to both leaders.

Though Malik insisted that they report to [[Al Mualim]] about this Altaïr strongly disagreed, stating that by the time they reach [[Masyaf]] Robert will have already succeeded. Malik, though reluctant, agreed with Altaïr and wished him safety and peace on his mission, and to be careful. Altaïr assured Malik he would be and made his departure, and good terms with the Dai. Leaving Jerusalem and riding for [[Kingdom]] and [[horse]]back, Altaïr rode through both [[Saracen]] and [[Crusader]] camp and eventually arrived at Arsuf. There the battle had begun and the Assassin prepared to face the Templar Knight head on.

==Arsuf under battle==

{{Quote|Hashashin!|A Saracen soldier upon spotting a approaching Altaïr, 1191.}}[[File:Arsuf.jpg|thumb|252px]]However, with his arrival the Saracens lay an ambush for the advancing Crusaders, cornering them while their [[archers]] shot at the army from above. Meanwhile, seeking King Richard's lieutenant, Robert de Sable, Altaïr reached the outskirts of Arsuf, and broke through the lines fighting off numerous Saracen soldiers, which had overrun the Crusader's camps. Escaping Saracen archers and foot soldiers in the heat of battle, Altaïr successfully reached Crusader' camp, and fought off the foot soldiers to pushed his way towards to Robert, who conversed with Richard at the camp

==Confronting the Crusaders==
===Robert's true colours===
[[File:Richard_arsuf.jpg|thumb|left|252px|Altaïr explains the truth about Robert to Richard.]]
Altaïr finally reached King Richard, and discovered Robert to be standing at his side. Invited into the heavily-guarded camp, the Assassin allowed himself to be surrounded by [[Templars|Templar knights]] as he was questioned.

Richard assumed that [[Saladin]] had sent Altaïr to either inform him of their surrender, or to have him assassinated. Altaïr explained that he had not come to kill Richard, and that Robert was his true target. Richard replied that he supported de Sable for his campaign of revenge against [[Assassins|the Assassin's Creed]], as it had been responsible for the death of his best men.

The Assassin claimed personal responsibility for their deaths, but argued that his actions were for good reason. The other Crusader leaders, [[Garnier de Naplouse]], [[William of Montferrat]], and [[Sibrand]], were responsible for several corrupt and traitorous practices. He went on to insist that Richard should have suspected such acts from them.

Richard took consideration of the Assassin's points and turned to his lieutenant for input. Robert dismissed Altaïr's words, saying that they should not trust him, as his reasoning was only a means of protecting [[Masyaf|his fortress]] from the combined might of the Saracen and Crusader armies. Altaïr claimed that he had no reason to deceive, and if his sacrifice was necessary for peace in the Holy Land, he would accept it. Richard was unsure of who spoke the truth, and thus instructed the two to fight in a duel to see who God would side with.

===A Knight's duel===

[[File:250px-Roberdet.jpg|thumb|250px|Robert's demise.]]
Altaïr first faced several of Robert's knights, and although a challenge the Assassin killed them all, then Robert charged into the fight, to confront Altaïr himself. Robert attacked with speed and power, sending Altaïr to the ground numerous times and blocking and countering his incoming attacks, however, Altaïr proved more skilled, and eventually, the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Templar Grand Master]] fell to the Assassin's blade.

Before passing away, Robert revealed the truth about [[Al Mualim]], and stated the irony that Altaïr's pursuit of him and his comrades. Though they were his enemies, they had indirectly helped the Assassin transcend and see beyond the illusions of reality, thus strengthening his mind and will to resist [[Sixth Apple|the Piece of Eden]]. Afterwards, Altaïr had a brief conversation with King Richard about all that he had done just to kill Robert. Richard mused over the violent, unruled nature of people, and of God's support for the Assassin, to which Altaïr corrected him that he had not won because of the will of God and he killed the nine not for revenge, instead justice. Altaïr then departed from the Crusaders to confront his master at Masyaf.

==Aftermath==
The battle of Arsuf was a valiant battle between the two opposing armies. The Crusaders were able to secure victory with the casualties amounting to 700 men. The Saracens, however, suffered heavier losses, with 7,000 soldiers and 32 emir being killed; although the true number is argued to be less.

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