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	[[File:ACMir Gilded Butterflies 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim eavesdropping on Qabiha and a perfume merchant]]		[[File:ACMir Gilded Butterflies 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim eavesdropping on Qabiha and a perfume merchant]]
	In the 9th century, Hidden Ones such as [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]] could eavesdrop on unsuspecting targets by sitting on a nearby bench, within earshot of the targets, so they could hear their conversation. If the targets were to begin moving during the eavesdropping process, the Hidden Ones could tail them discreetly.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> In one notable instance, Basim eavesdropped on a perfume [[merchant]] and the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was secretly the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]], in order to uncover information about one of his targets, [[Ning]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Gilded Butterflies]]</ref>		In the 9th century, Hidden Ones such as [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] could eavesdrop on unsuspecting targets by sitting on a nearby bench, within earshot of the targets, so they could hear their conversation. If the targets were to begin moving during the eavesdropping process, the Hidden Ones could tail them discreetly.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> In one notable instance, Basim eavesdropped on a perfume [[merchant]] and the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was secretly the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]], in order to uncover information about one of his targets, [[Ning]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Gilded Butterflies]]</ref>

	For [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]], eavesdropping functioned almost identically. By positioning themselves on a nearby bench, so they would appear as nothing more than ordinary [[civilian]]s, Assassins like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] could overhear short conversations between their target and another person, uncovering valuable tidbits of information about any upcoming [[assassination]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		For [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]], eavesdropping functioned almost identically. By positioning themselves on a nearby bench, so they would appear as nothing more than ordinary [[civilian]]s, Assassins like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] could overhear short conversations between their target and another person, uncovering valuable tidbits of information about any upcoming [[assassination]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

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	[[File:ACMir Gilded Butterflies 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim eavesdropping on Qabiha and a perfume merchant]]		[[File:ACMir Gilded Butterflies 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim eavesdropping on Qabiha and a perfume merchant]]
	In the 9th century, Hidden Ones such as [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] could eavesdrop on unsuspecting targets by sitting on a nearby bench, within earshot of the targets, so they could hear their conversation. If the targets were to begin moving during the eavesdropping process, ~~then~~ the Hidden Ones could tail them discreetly.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> In one notable instance, Basim eavesdropped on a perfume [[merchant]] and the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who ~~unbeknownst to him~~ was the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]], in order to uncover information about one of his targets, [[Ning]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Gilded Butterflies]]</ref>		In the 9th century, Hidden Ones such as [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] could eavesdrop on unsuspecting targets by sitting on a nearby bench, within earshot of the targets, so they could hear their conversation. If the targets were to begin moving during the eavesdropping process, the Hidden Ones could tail them discreetly.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> In one notable instance, Basim eavesdropped on a perfume [[merchant]] and the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was secretly the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]], in order to uncover information about one of his targets, [[Ning]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Gilded Butterflies]]</ref>

	For [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]], eavesdropping functioned almost identically. By positioning themselves on a nearby bench, so they would appear as nothing more than ordinary [[civilian]]s, Assassins like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] could overhear short conversations between their target and another person, uncovering valuable tidbits of information about any upcoming [[assassination]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		For [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]], eavesdropping functioned almost identically. By positioning themselves on a nearby bench, so they would appear as nothing more than ordinary [[civilian]]s, Assassins like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] could overhear short conversations between their target and another person, uncovering valuable tidbits of information about any upcoming [[assassination]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>
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	[[File:Arsenal Infiltration 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio eavesdropping on the Byzantine Templars]]		[[File:Arsenal Infiltration 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio eavesdropping on the Byzantine Templars]]
	During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their targets.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> There were also ~~times~~ when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref>		During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their targets.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> There were also instances when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop on targets without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref>

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	===Golden Age of Piracy===		===Golden Age of Piracy===
	In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and eventual Assassin [[Edward Kenway]] could eavesdrop on targets so long as he was within earshot distance of them. Unlike Altaïr or Ezio, Edward's targets rarely stood in one place for long, requiring him to tail them, be it by following them on the rooftops ~~or by~~ [[blending]] in with civilians.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and eventual Assassin [[Edward Kenway]] could eavesdrop on targets so long as he was within earshot distance of them. Unlike Altaïr or Ezio, Edward's targets rarely stood in one place for long, requiring him to tail them, be it by following them on the rooftops, [[blending]] in with civilians, or other means.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>

	[[File:Travelling Salesman 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Edward and Mary eavesdropping on Prins and Torres]]		[[File:Travelling Salesman 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Edward and Mary eavesdropping on Prins and Torres]]
	Notably, in 1717, Edward and his friend [[Mary Read]] had to tail the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and the slaver [[Laurens Prins]] while they walked around [[Kingston]] discussing the [[Sage]] [[Bartholomew Roberts]] that Prins had in his employment, as well as various other topics.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Traveling Salesman]]</ref> In 1725, Edward again resorted to eavesdropping to uncover the plans of the businessmen [[Alan Jacob]], [[Jan van Aert]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]], who met at [[St. Dominic's Church]] in [[Macau]] to discuss strategies to sabotage their mutual rival, [[Lee Huiyin]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13\|Episode 13]]</ref>		Notably, in 1717, Edward and his friend [[Mary Read]] had to tail the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and the slaver [[Laurens Prins]] while they walked around [[Kingston]] discussing the [[Sage]] [[Bartholomew Roberts]] that Prins had in his employment, as well as various other topics.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Traveling Salesman]]</ref> In 1725, Edward again resorted to eavesdropping to uncover the plans of the businessmen [[Alan Jacob]], [[Jan van Aert]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]], who met at [[St. Dominic's Church]] in [[Macau]] to discuss strategies to sabotage their mutual rival, [[Lee Huiyin\|Madam Lee]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13\|Episode 13]]</ref>

	===Colonial America===		===Colonial America===
	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Templars [[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Shay Cormac]] could eavesdrop in a manner similar to Edward: by staying within close proximity of their targets while tailing them.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> During the [[American ~~Revolution~~]], Haytham's son, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], could also eavesdrop in an identical manner.<ref name="AC3"/>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Templars [[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Shay Cormac]] could eavesdrop in a manner similar to Edward: by staying within close proximity of their targets while tailing them.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> During the [[American Revolutionary War]], Haytham's son, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], could also eavesdrop in an identical manner.<ref name="AC3"/>

	===French Revolution===		===French Revolution===
	During the [[French Revolution]], the Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] eavesdropped on his targets on several occasions. Most notably, in 1791, he eavesdropped on a meeting between the Templar Grand Master [[François-Thomas Germain]] and his followers, where they discussed their plans to ~~ramp up~~ the ~~chaos~~ of the ~~Revolution~~ and kill [[Élise de la Serre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Jacobin Club]]</ref>		During the [[French Revolution]], the Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] eavesdropped on his targets on several occasions. Most notably, in 1791, he eavesdropped on a meeting between the Templar Grand Master [[François-Thomas Germain]] and his followers at the [[Hôtel de Beauvais]], where they discussed their plans to influence the course of the revolution and kill [[Élise de la Serre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Jacobin Club]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	{{Quote\|Never make eye contact, always look occupied, stay relaxed.\|[[Al Mualim]] teaching a young [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] the method of eavesdropping.\|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}}		{{Quote\|Never make eye contact, always look occupied, stay relaxed.\|[[Al Mualim]] teaching a young [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] the method of eavesdropping.\|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}}
	[[File:AC1 Altair Eavesdrop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr eavesdropping on a target in Damascus]]		[[File:AC1 Altair Eavesdrop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr eavesdropping on a target in Damascus]]
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	==History==		==History==
	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	~~To begin~~ eavesdropping, [[~~Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins~~]] ~~would locate their target and sit down~~ on a nearby bench, ~~neither too close or too far from~~ them.		[[File:ACMir Gilded Butterflies 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim eavesdropping on Qabiha and a perfume merchant]]
			In the 9th century, Hidden Ones such as [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] could eavesdrop on unsuspecting targets by sitting on a nearby bench, within earshot of the targets, so they could hear their conversation. If the targets were to begin moving during the eavesdropping process, then the Hidden Ones could tail them discreetly.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> In one notable instance, Basim eavesdropped on a perfume [[merchant]] and the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who unbeknownst to him was the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the [[Order of the Ancients]], in order to uncover information about one of his targets, [[Ning]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Gilded Butterflies]]</ref>

	~~Appearing~~ as nothing more than a [[~~Civilians\|~~civilian]], ~~the Assassin would listen in on a~~ short ~~conversation~~ between their target and another person, ~~before using what they had learned to their advantage at a later date~~.		For [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]], eavesdropping functioned almost identically. By positioning themselves on a nearby bench, so they would appear as nothing more than ordinary [[civilian]]s, Assassins like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] could overhear short conversations between their target and another person, uncovering valuable tidbits of information about any upcoming [[assassination]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	During the [[Italy\|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], Assassins would tail [[Templars]] or ~~their~~ targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.		During the [[Italy\|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], Assassins would tail [[Templars]] or other targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

	During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their ~~prey~~. There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].		[[File:Arsenal Infiltration 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio eavesdropping on the Byzantine Templars]]
			During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their targets.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref>

	===~~American Revolution~~===		===Sengoku period===
	~~Eavesdropping remained much~~ the ~~same to~~ the ~~Renaissance over~~ the following ~~centuries~~, ~~with~~ the ~~only difference being~~ that [[Haytham Kenway]] and ~~his~~ son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton~~\|Connor~~]], ~~had to remain~~ in ~~close physical proximity~~ to ~~hear~~ the ~~target~~.		In late [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], the Assassin and ''[[Ninja\|kunoichi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could eavesdrop on targets from around corners, while sitting in a crouched position.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

			===Golden Age of Piracy===
			In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and eventual Assassin [[Edward Kenway]] could eavesdrop on targets so long as he was within earshot distance of them. Unlike Altaïr or Ezio, Edward's targets rarely stood in one place for long, requiring him to tail them, be it by following them on the rooftops or by [[blending]] in with civilians.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>

			[[File:Travelling Salesman 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Edward and Mary eavesdropping on Prins and Torres]]
			Notably, in 1717, Edward and his friend [[Mary Read]] had to tail the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] and the slaver [[Laurens Prins]] while they walked around [[Kingston]] discussing the [[Sage]] [[Bartholomew Roberts]] that Prins had in his employment, as well as various other topics.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Traveling Salesman]]</ref> In 1725, Edward again resorted to eavesdropping to uncover the plans of the businessmen [[Alan Jacob]], [[Jan van Aert]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]], who met at [[St. Dominic's Church]] in [[Macau]] to discuss strategies to sabotage their mutual rival, [[Lee Huiyin]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13\|Episode 13]]</ref>

			===Colonial America===
			During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Templars [[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Shay Cormac]] could eavesdrop in a manner similar to Edward: by staying within close proximity of their targets while tailing them.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> During the [[American Revolution]], Haytham's son, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], could also eavesdrop in an identical manner.<ref name="AC3"/>

			===French Revolution===
			During the [[French Revolution]], the Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] eavesdropped on his targets on several occasions. Most notably, in 1791, he eavesdropped on a meeting between the Templar Grand Master [[François-Thomas Germain]] and his followers, where they discussed their plans to ramp up the chaos of the Revolution and kill [[Élise de la Serre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Jacobin Club]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', if Altaïr was being chased by guards, they could disrupt his chances of eavesdropping on a target by making them flee. However, Altaïr could eavesdrop once more after he had lost the guards, since his targets would return to the area and resume their conversation.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', if Altaïr was being chased by guards, they could disrupt his chances of eavesdropping on a target by making them flee. However, Altaïr could eavesdrop once more after he had lost the guards, since his targets would return to the area and resume their conversation.
	*Once Altaïr had ~~began~~ an eavesdropping mission, regardless of how far he was from the target, he could hear the conversation with equal clarity, as though he were standing right next to the target.		*Once Altaïr had begun an eavesdropping mission, regardless of how far he was from the target, he could hear the conversation with equal clarity, as though he were standing right next to the target.
	*Generally, targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' walked faster and were more vigilant than targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', whenever Ezio was tailing them.		*Generally, targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' walked faster and were more vigilant than targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', whenever Ezio was tailing them.
	*There was a minor instance in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' where Altaïr could eavesdrop on three guards in [[Kantara Castle]], even though the skill wasn't present in the game.		*There was a minor instance in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' where Altaïr could eavesdrop on three guards in [[Kantara Castle]], even though the skill wasn't present in the game.

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	<gallery captionalign="center~~" spacing="small~~" position="center" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Follow money 3.png\|Ezio eavesdropping on a meeting in Rome		Follow money 3.png\|Ezio eavesdropping on a meeting in Rome
	~~Travelling Salesman 3~~.png\|[[Edward ~~Kenway]] and [[Mary Read]]~~ eavesdropping on ~~[[Laurens Prins]] and [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]]~~		ACFT - Edward spying on rival meeting.png\|Edward eavesdropping on Madam Lee's rivals
	ACIII-Surgeon 9.png\|Haytham ~~Kenway~~ eavesdropping on a group of soldiers		ACIII-Surgeon 9.png\|Haytham eavesdropping on a group of soldiers
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	[[File:AC1 Altair Eavesdrop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr eavesdropping on a target in Damascus]]		[[File:AC1 Altair Eavesdrop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr eavesdropping on a target in Damascus]]
	'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[investigation]] used by [[Assassins]], in order to learn secrets of vital importance without being noticed.		'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[investigation]] used by [[Assassins]] in order to learn secrets of vital importance without being noticed.

	==History==		==History==

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	During the [[Italy\|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], Assassins would tail [[Templars]] or their targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.		During the [[Italy\|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], Assassins would tail [[Templars]] or their targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.

	During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin~~\|Master Assassins~~]] to find out more information about their prey. There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].		During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their prey. There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].

	===American Revolution===		===American Revolution===

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	==History==		==History==
	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	To begin eavesdropping, [[Levantine Assassins]] would locate their target and sit down on a nearby bench, neither too close or too far from them.		To begin eavesdropping, [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] would locate their target and sit down on a nearby bench, neither too close or too far from them.

	Appearing as nothing more than a [[Civilians\|civilian]], the Assassin would listen in on a short conversation between their target and another person, before using what they had learned to their advantage at a later date.		Appearing as nothing more than a [[Civilians\|civilian]], the Assassin would listen in on a short conversation between their target and another person, before using what they had learned to their advantage at a later date.
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	During the [[Italy\|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], Assassins would tail [[Templars]] or their targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.		During the [[Italy\|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], Assassins would tail [[Templars]] or their targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. One method they could use to achieve this was to take to the rooftops, enabling them to remain mobile and listen in on conversations at the same time.

	During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as ~~the~~ [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their prey. There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].		During his time in [[Constantinople]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], as [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], would work with his forthcoming [[Master Assassin\|Master Assassins]] to find out more information about their prey. There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]].

	===American Revolution===		===American Revolution===
	Eavesdropping remained much the same to the Renaissance over the centuries, with the only difference being that [[Haytham Kenway]], and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]], had to remain in close physical proximity to hear the target.		Eavesdropping remained much the same to the Renaissance over the following centuries, with the only difference being that [[Haytham Kenway]] and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]], had to remain in close physical proximity to hear the target.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[investigation]] used by [[Assassins]], in order to learn secrets of vital importance without being noticed.		'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[investigation]] used by [[Assassins]], in order to learn secrets of vital importance without being noticed.

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