Hiram Stoddard - Revision history

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	{{Quote\|Don't get in my way. Don't forget, I'm stronger than you.\|Hiram to Giovanni Borgia, 1516.\|Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed 11}}		{{Quote\|Don't get in my way. Don't forget, I'm stronger than you.\|Hiram to Giovanni Borgia, 1516.\|Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed 11}}
	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	~~\|name =~~
	\|image = Hiram close up.png		\|image = Hiram close up.png
	~~\|birth =~~
	~~\|death =~~
	~~\|active =~~
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|affiliates = [[Assassins]]		\|affiliates = [[Assassins]]
	*[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]]		*[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]]
	}}		}}
	'''Hiram Stoddard''' (fl. 1510s) was a [[~~United Kingdom~~\|~~British~~]] member of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins\|Assassin]] during the early 16th century. He was an ancestor of the 17th century Assassin [[Thomas Stoddard]] and the 21st century Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]].		'''Hiram Stoddard''' (fl. 1510s) was an [[England\|English]] member of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins\|Assassin]] during the early 16th century. He was an ancestor of the 17th century Assassin [[Thomas Stoddard]] and the 21st century Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]].

	Seemingly a cheerful joker, Hiram became violent when angered and developed a rivalry with fellow Assassin [[Giovanni Borgia]] over the affection of [[Elena]]. After Elena died in front of him, a broken Hiram suppressed the memory and abandoned the Brotherhood to seek out the woman he remembered as having left him due to his temper, earning the moniker "Bloody" in the process.		Seemingly a cheerful joker, Hiram became violent when angered and developed a rivalry with fellow Assassin [[Giovanni Borgia]] over the affection of [[Elena]]. After Elena died in front of him, a broken Hiram suppressed the memory and abandoned the Brotherhood to seek out the woman he remembered as having left him due to his temper, earning the moniker "Bloody" in the process.
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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Trained by Ezio===		===Trained by Ezio===
	[[File:AC - Hiram training with Giovanni.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Hiram training with Giovanni ]]		[[File:AC - Hiram training with Giovanni.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Hiram training with Giovanni]]
	By 1515, Hiram was in [[Italy]], training under the tutelage of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] alongside another young Assassin, [[Giovanni Borgia]]. The latter despised Hiram, jealous of his skills and likable demeanor which earned to the young Englishman the praise of Ezio and the love of the beautiful [[Elena]]. A rivalry developed between the two young Assassins, which culminated during a mission led by Hiram to recover an [[Apples of Eden\|Apple of Eden]].<ref name="AC12">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 12\|Issue #12]]</ref>		By 1515, Hiram was in [[Italy]], training under the tutelage of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] alongside another young Assassin, [[Giovanni Borgia]]. The latter despised Hiram, jealous of his skills and likable demeanor which earned to the young Englishman the praise of Ezio and the love of the beautiful [[Elena]]. A rivalry developed between the two young Assassins, which culminated during a mission led by Hiram to recover an [[Apples of Eden\|Apple of Eden]].<ref name="AC12">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 12\|Issue #12]]</ref>

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	[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]		[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]
	During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />		During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness, but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />

	==Legacy==		===Legacy===
	Hiram's actions made him an infamous traitor among the Assassins; by the 21st century, he was still remembered as "''that'' Stoddard" who had betrayed the Brotherhood and sought to use the Apple of Eden for his own gain.<ref name="AC11" /> At some point during his life, Hiram fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[~~Pieces of Eden\|~~Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]].<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1\|Issue #1]]</ref> Through Tom, he became an ancestor of the Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]], who in 2016 relived Hiram's [[Genetic memory\|memories]] and witnessed Consus' message intended for her.<ref name="AC13" />		Hiram's actions made him an infamous traitor among the Assassins; by the 21st century, he was still remembered as "''that'' Stoddard" who had betrayed the Brotherhood and sought to use the Apple of Eden for his own gain.<ref name="AC11" />

			At some point during his life, Hiram fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]].<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1\|Issue #1]]</ref> Through Tom, he became an ancestor of the Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]], who in 2016 relived Hiram's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] and witnessed Consus' message intended for her.<ref name="AC13" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Hiram concept.png\|Early concept art of Hiram		Hiram concept.png\|Early concept art of Hiram
	ACA Hiram Stoddard.png\|A hooded Hiram		ACA Hiram Stoddard.png\|A hooded Hiram
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	[[Category:Assassin turncoats]]		[[Category:Assassin turncoats]]
	[[Category:~~Individuals~~]]		[[Category:Stoddard family]]
	[[Category:Ancestors of Charlotte de la Cruz]]		[[Category:Ancestors of Charlotte de la Cruz]]
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	By 1516, a disillusioned Hiram was no longer following [[the Creed]], haunted by his lover's death and obsessed with acquiring the Apple of Eden, which he hoped to use to somehow contact Elena. In [[Greece]], Hiram assaulted the Assassin hideout where the artifact was hidden and killed its guardians, but was ambushed by Giovanni.<ref name="AC11">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 11\|Issue #11]]</ref>		By 1516, a disillusioned Hiram was no longer following [[the Creed]], haunted by his lover's death and obsessed with acquiring the Apple of Eden, which he hoped to use to somehow contact Elena. In [[Greece]], Hiram assaulted the Assassin hideout where the artifact was hidden and killed its guardians, but was ambushed by Giovanni.<ref name="AC11">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 11\|Issue #11]]</ref>

	[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]		[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]
	During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />		During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />

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	AC - Hiram with Giovanni and Michelangelo.png\|Hiram with Giovanni and Michelangelo		AC - Hiram with Giovanni and Michelangelo.png\|Hiram with Giovanni and Michelangelo
	Hiram threatening Giovanni.png\|A black haired Hiram threatening Giovanni		Hiram threatening Giovanni.png\|A black haired Hiram threatening Giovanni
			AC - Giovanni defeats Hiram.png\|Hiram defeated by Giovanni
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imported>Lady Kyashira at 13:23, 15 December 2024

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	{{Quote\|Don't get in my way. Don't forget, I'm stronger than you.\|Hiram to Giovanni Borgia, 1516.\|Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed 11}}		{{Quote\|Don't get in my way. Don't forget, I'm stronger than you.\|Hiram to Giovanni Borgia, 1516.\|Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed 11}}
	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	\|name =		\|name =
	\|image = Hiram close up.png		\|image = Hiram close up.png
	\|birth =		\|birth =
	\|death =		\|death =
	\|active = ~~1515<br/>[[Italy]]~~		\|active =
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|affiliates = [[Assassins]]		\|affiliates = [[Assassins]]
	*[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]]		*[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]]
	}}		}}
	'''Hiram Stoddard''' was a [[United Kingdom\|British]] member of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins\|Assassin]] during the early 16th century. He was an ancestor of the 17th century Assassin [[Thomas Stoddard]] and the 21st century Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]].		'''Hiram Stoddard''' (fl. 1510s) was a [[United Kingdom\|British]] member of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins\|Assassin]] during the early 16th century. He was an ancestor of the 17th century Assassin [[Thomas Stoddard]] and the 21st century Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]].

	Seemingly a cheerful joker, Hiram became violent when angered and developed a rivalry with fellow Assassin [[Giovanni Borgia]] over the affection of [[Elena]]. After Elena died in front of him, a broken Hiram suppressed the memory and abandoned the Brotherhood to seek out the woman he remembered as having left him due to his temper, earning the moniker "Bloody" in the process.		Seemingly a cheerful joker, Hiram became violent when angered and developed a rivalry with fellow Assassin [[Giovanni Borgia]] over the affection of [[Elena]]. After Elena died in front of him, a broken Hiram suppressed the memory and abandoned the Brotherhood to seek out the woman he remembered as having left him due to his temper, earning the moniker "Bloody" in the process.
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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Trained by Ezio===		===Trained by Ezio===
			[[File:AC - Hiram training with Giovanni.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Hiram training with Giovanni ]]
	By 1515, Hiram was in [[Italy]], training under the tutelage of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] alongside another young Assassin, [[Giovanni Borgia]]. The latter despised Hiram, jealous of his skills and likable demeanor which earned to the young Englishman the praise of Ezio and the love of the beautiful [[Elena]]. A rivalry developed between the two young Assassins, which culminated during a mission led by Hiram to recover an [[Apples of Eden\|Apple of Eden]].<ref name="AC12">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 12\|Issue #12]]</ref>		By 1515, Hiram was in [[Italy]], training under the tutelage of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] alongside another young Assassin, [[Giovanni Borgia]]. The latter despised Hiram, jealous of his skills and likable demeanor which earned to the young Englishman the praise of Ezio and the love of the beautiful [[Elena]]. A rivalry developed between the two young Assassins, which culminated during a mission led by Hiram to recover an [[Apples of Eden\|Apple of Eden]].<ref name="AC12">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 12\|Issue #12]]</ref>

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	===Meeting Consus===		===Meeting Consus===
			[[File:AC - Giovanni blaming Hiram for their failure.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram being blamed for their mission's failure]]
	A couple of days later, while they were in a tavern after unsuccessfully looking for a lead on Petrucci's whereabout, Giovanni blamed Hiram for the rashness of his attack and its subsequent failure. To appease his fellow Assassin, Hiram agreed that it was time to inform Ezio of their lack of success and while Giovanni went to write a letter to their master, Hiram spent the night talking with a beautiful servant girl.<ref name="AC13"/>		A couple of days later, while they were in a tavern after unsuccessfully looking for a lead on Petrucci's whereabout, Giovanni blamed Hiram for the rashness of his attack and its subsequent failure. To appease his fellow Assassin, Hiram agreed that it was time to inform Ezio of their lack of success and while Giovanni went to write a letter to their master, Hiram spent the night talking with a beautiful servant girl.<ref name="AC13"/>

	The next day, Hiram was awakened by Michelangelo who told him that Elena was in town and was waiting for him on the roof. However, instead of a sweet reunion between lovers, it quickly turned sour as Giovanni had told Elena that while she was rushing from the countryside to console her man, he was sleeping with the servant girl. After Elena broke up with Hiram despite his claims that it was not true, the two young men began to shout at each other, with Hiram accusing Giovanni of wanting to ruin his life out of jealousy.<ref name="AC13"/>		The next day, Hiram was awakened by Michelangelo who told him that Elena was in town and was waiting for him on the roof. However, instead of a sweet reunion between lovers, it quickly turned sour as Giovanni had told Elena that while she was rushing from the countryside to console her man, he was sleeping with the servant girl. After Elena broke up with Hiram despite his claims that it was not true, the two young men began to shout at each other, with Hiram accusing Giovanni of wanting to ruin his life out of jealousy.<ref name="AC13"/>
	[[File:AC Giovanni possessed by Consus.JPG\|thumb\|~~250x250px~~\|Hiram witnessing Giovanni being possessed by Consus]]
			[[File:AC Giovanni possessed by Consus.JPG\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Hiram witnessing Giovanni being possessed by Consus]]
	Inevitably, the two bitter rivals began to brawl but after Hiram kicked Giovanni's head, his fellow Assassin fainted and became possessed by the spirit of the [[Isu]] [[Consus]]. Through his host, the disembodied entity delivered a cryptic message intended for [[Charlotte de la Cruz\|someone else]], before vanishing and leaving Giovanni unconscious on the floor. As Hiram tried to process what had just happened, a frightened Elena accused him of somehow being responsible for the state of Giovanni. Trying to evade Hiram's touch, Elena tripped and fell from the roof to her death, under the eyes of her distraught lover.<ref name="AC13" />		Inevitably, the two bitter rivals began to brawl but after Hiram kicked Giovanni's head, his fellow Assassin fainted and became possessed by the spirit of the [[Isu]] [[Consus]]. Through his host, the disembodied entity delivered a cryptic message intended for [[Charlotte de la Cruz\|someone else]], before vanishing and leaving Giovanni unconscious on the floor. As Hiram tried to process what had just happened, a frightened Elena accused him of somehow being responsible for the state of Giovanni. Trying to evade Hiram's touch, Elena tripped and fell from the roof to her death, under the eyes of her distraught lover.<ref name="AC13" />

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	By 1516, a disillusioned Hiram was no longer following [[the Creed]], haunted by his lover's death and obsessed with acquiring the Apple of Eden, which he hoped to use to somehow contact Elena. In [[Greece]], Hiram assaulted the Assassin hideout where the artifact was hidden and killed its guardians, but was ambushed by Giovanni.<ref name="AC11">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 11\|Issue #11]]</ref>		By 1516, a disillusioned Hiram was no longer following [[the Creed]], haunted by his lover's death and obsessed with acquiring the Apple of Eden, which he hoped to use to somehow contact Elena. In [[Greece]], Hiram assaulted the Assassin hideout where the artifact was hidden and killed its guardians, but was ambushed by Giovanni.<ref name="AC11">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 11\|Issue #11]]</ref>
	[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png\|left\|thumb\|~~250x250px~~\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]
			[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]
	During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />		During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />

	== Legacy ==		==Legacy==
	Hiram's actions made him an infamous traitor among the Assassins; by the 21st century, he was still remembered as "''that'' Stoddard" who had betrayed the Brotherhood and sought to use the Apple of Eden for his own gain.<ref name="AC11" /> At some point during his life, Hiram fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]].<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1\|Issue #1]]</ref> Through Tom, he became an ancestor of the Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]], who in 2016 relived Hiram's [[Genetic memory\|memories]] and witnessed Consus' message intended for her.<ref name="AC13" />		Hiram's actions made him an infamous traitor among the Assassins; by the 21st century, he was still remembered as "''that'' Stoddard" who had betrayed the Brotherhood and sought to use the Apple of Eden for his own gain.<ref name="AC11" /> At some point during his life, Hiram fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]].<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1\|Issue #1]]</ref> Through Tom, he became an ancestor of the Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]], who in 2016 relived Hiram's [[Genetic memory\|memories]] and witnessed Consus' message intended for her.<ref name="AC13" />

	== Behind the scenes ==		==Behind the scenes==
	Hiram Stoddard is a character introduced in the eleventh issue of [[Titan Comics]]' ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' comic book series. There is some confusion between issues #11 and #12, with Hiram being at first depicted as being black haired and ambushed by Giovanni in Florence in 1516, while the next issue depicts him with blonde hair and changes the location of the ambush to Greece.		Hiram Stoddard is a character introduced in the eleventh issue of [[Titan Comics]]' ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' comic book series. There is some confusion between issues #11 and #12, with Hiram being at first depicted as being black haired and ambushed by Giovanni in Florence in 1516, while the next issue depicts him with blonde hair and changes the location of the ambush to Greece.

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	Hiram concept.png\|Early concept art of Hiram		Hiram concept.png\|Early concept art of Hiram
	ACA Hiram Stoddard.png\|A hooded Hiram		ACA Hiram Stoddard.png\|A hooded Hiram
			AC - Hiram with Giovanni and Michelangelo.png\|Hiram with Giovanni and Michelangelo
	Hiram threatening Giovanni.png\|A black haired Hiram threatening Giovanni		Hiram threatening Giovanni.png\|A black haired Hiram threatening Giovanni
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	== Appearances ==		==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed ~~Volume 3: Homecoming~~]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	Hiram's actions made him infamous among the Assassins ~~and,~~ by the 21st century, he was still remembered as ''that'' Stoddard who had betrayed the Brotherhood and sought to use the Apple of Eden for his own gain.<ref name="AC11" />		Hiram's actions made him an infamous traitor among the Assassins; by the 21st century, he was still remembered as "''that'' Stoddard" who had betrayed the Brotherhood and sought to use the Apple of Eden for his own gain.<ref name="AC11" /> At some point during his life, Hiram fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]].<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1\|Issue #1]]</ref> Through Tom, he became an ancestor of the Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]], who in 2016 relived Hiram's [[Genetic memory\|memories]] and witnessed Consus' message intended for her.<ref name="AC13" />

	At some point during his life, Hiram fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]].<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1\|Issue #01]]</ref> Through Tom, he became an ancestor of the Assassin [[Charlotte de la Cruz]], who in 2016 relived Hiram's [[Genetic memory\|memories]] and witnessed Consus' message intended for her.<ref name="AC13" />

	== Behind the scenes ==		== Behind the scenes ==
	Hiram Stoddard is a character introduced in the eleventh issue of [[Titan Comics]]' ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' comic book series. There is some confusion between issues #11 and #12, with Hiram being at first depicted as being black haired and ambushed by Giovanni in Florence in 1516, while the next issue depicts him with blonde hair and changes the location of the ambush to Greece.		Hiram Stoddard is a character introduced in the eleventh issue of [[Titan Comics]]' ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' comic book series. There is some confusion between issues #11 and #12, with Hiram being at first depicted as being black haired and ambushed by Giovanni in Florence in 1516, while the next issue depicts him with blonde hair and changes the location of the ambush to Greece.

	Although the dialogue in issue #12 suggests that Giovanni gave Dante's book to Hiram, the art shows Giovanni leaving with it. As Thomas Stoddard was known to have a copy of the book in his possession, which had been passed down through generations of the Stoddard family,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 4\|Issue #04]]</ref> this would suggest that the dialogue is the accurate version rather than the art.		Although the dialogue in issue #12 suggests that Giovanni gave Dante's book to Hiram, the art shows Giovanni leaving with it. As Thomas Stoddard was known to have a copy of the book in his possession, which had been passed down through generations of the Stoddard family,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 4 (issue)\|Issue #4]]</ref> this would suggest that the dialogue is the accurate version rather than the art.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 00:13, 8 December 2023

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	Hiram Stoddard is a character introduced in the eleventh issue of [[Titan Comics]]' ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' comic book series. There is some confusion between issues #11 and #12, with Hiram being at first depicted as being black haired and ambushed by Giovanni in Florence in 1516, while the next issue depicts him with blonde hair and changes the location of the ambush to Greece.		Hiram Stoddard is a character introduced in the eleventh issue of [[Titan Comics]]' ''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' comic book series. There is some confusion between issues #11 and #12, with Hiram being at first depicted as being black haired and ambushed by Giovanni in Florence in 1516, while the next issue depicts him with blonde hair and changes the location of the ambush to Greece.

	Although the dialogue in issue #12 suggests that Giovanni gave Dante's book to Hiram, the art shows Giovanni leaving with it. As Thomas Stoddard was known to have a copy of the book in his possession, which had been passed down through generations of the Stoddard family,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 5\|Issue #05]]</ref> this would suggest that the dialogue is the accurate version rather than the art.		Although the dialogue in issue #12 suggests that Giovanni gave Dante's book to Hiram, the art shows Giovanni leaving with it. As Thomas Stoddard was known to have a copy of the book in his possession, which had been passed down through generations of the Stoddard family,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 4\|Issue #04]]</ref> this would suggest that the dialogue is the accurate version rather than the art.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 00:11, 8 December 2023

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	Inevitably, the two bitter rivals began to brawl but after Hiram kicked Giovanni's head, his fellow apprentice fainted and became possessed by the Isu spirit of Consus. Through his host, the disembodied entity delivered a cryptic message to Stoddard, who at the time didn't understood that it was in fact addressed to his 21th century descendant, Charlotte de la Cruz, who was reliving his memories.<ref name="AC0X"/>		Inevitably, the two bitter rivals began to brawl but after Hiram kicked Giovanni's head, his fellow apprentice fainted and became possessed by the Isu spirit of Consus. Through his host, the disembodied entity delivered a cryptic message to Stoddard, who at the time didn't understood that it was in fact addressed to his 21th century descendant, Charlotte de la Cruz, who was reliving his memories.<ref name="AC0X"/>

	While Borgia remained unconscious on the floor and unaware of what just happened, a frightened Elena accused Hiram of somehow being responsible for the state of Borgia. Trying to evade Hiram's touch, Elena fell from the roof and died under the eyes of her distraught lover.<ref name="AC0X/">		While Borgia remained unconscious on the floor and unaware of what just happened, a frightened Elena accused Hiram of somehow being responsible for the state of Borgia. Trying to evade Hiram's touch, Elena fell from the roof and died under the eyes of her distraught lover.<ref name="AC0X"/>

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	===Later life===		===Later life===
	At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.		At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire]]'' - Issue #1 {{Cite\|19 June 2023. Specify paragraphs to individual issues}}</ref>

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	At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.~~<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire]]'' - Issue #1 {{Cite\|19 June 2023. Specify paragraphs to individual issues}}</ref>~~		At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	===Later life===		===Later life===
	At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire]]''</ref>		At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire]]'' - Issue #1 {{Cite\|19 June 2023. Specify paragraphs to individual issues}}</ref>

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	At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire]]'' ~~{{Cite\|19 June 2023. Specify paragraphs to individual issues}}~~</ref>		At some point during his life, Stoddard fathered a son who became an ancestor of the [[Master Assassin]] and [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]] hunter, [[Thomas Stoddard]]. Through Tom, he became an ancestor of Charlotte de la Cruz through her matrilineal line.<ref name="AC01">''[[Assassin's Creed Volume 1: Trial by Fire]]''</ref>

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	By 1516, a disillusioned Hiram was no longer following [[the Creed]], haunted by his lover's death and obsessed with acquiring the Apple of Eden, which he hoped to use to somehow contact Elena. In [[Greece]], Hiram assaulted the Assassin hideout where the artifact was hidden and killed its guardians, but was ambushed by Giovanni.<ref name="AC11">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 11\|Issue #11]]</ref>		By 1516, a disillusioned Hiram was no longer following [[the Creed]], haunted by his lover's death and obsessed with acquiring the Apple of Eden, which he hoped to use to somehow contact Elena. In [[Greece]], Hiram assaulted the Assassin hideout where the artifact was hidden and killed its guardians, but was ambushed by Giovanni.<ref name="AC11">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 11\|Issue #11]]</ref>

	[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]		[[File:Hiram fighting Giovanni.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hiram fighting Giovanni]]
	During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />		During their duel, Giovanni tried to reason with Hiram and to convince his former rival to return to the Brotherhood. Eventually, Giovanni bested the fallen Assassin and asked for Hiram's forgiveness but to no avail. Taking the Apple away, Giovanni tried to reason one last time with Hiram, giving his copy of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''{{Wiki\|Divine Comedy}}'' to his broken foe, before leaving.<ref name="AC12" />

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