Lucia Márquez - Revision history

Soranin at 18:28, 2 May 2026

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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 20:42, 14 October 2025

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	===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===		===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===
	{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men, 1716.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Right-Hand Man}}		{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men, 1716.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Right-Hand Man}}
	In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]]s in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, was assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="Right Hand Man">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Right-Hand Man]]</ref>		In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]]s in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]].<ref name="Mister Walpole">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]</ref> Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, was assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="Right Hand Man">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Right-Hand Man]]</ref>

	However, ~~she~~ herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure the Templar key in ~~Lucia's~~ possession. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="Right Hand Man" />		However, Lucia herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure the Templar key in her possession. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="Right Hand Man" />

	[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]		[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]
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	*Lucia is a name derived from the Latin word ''lux'', meaning "light", while Márquez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Marcos".		*Lucia is a name derived from the Latin word ''lux'', meaning "light", while Márquez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Marcos".
	*It was speculated by a number of Abstergo Entertainment researchers that Lucia's father, Alejandro Ortega de Márquez, may have fathered Opía Apito, which if true would make Lucia and Opía half-sisters.		*It was speculated by a number of Abstergo Entertainment researchers that Lucia's father, Alejandro Ortega de Márquez, may have fathered Opía Apito, which if true would make Lucia and Opía half-sisters.
	*The [[Animus]] [[database]] lists Lucia's ~~date~~ of death as 1715, which is incorrect considering Edward only found out about her and the Templar key she ~~was~~ carried in March 1716.		*The [[Animus]] [[database]] lists Lucia's year of death as 1715, which is incorrect considering Edward only found out about her and the Templar key she carried in March 1716.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 19:14, 10 October 2025

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	===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===		===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===
	{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men, 1716.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Right-Hand Man}}		{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men, 1716.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Right-Hand Man}}
	In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]] in the [[West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, was assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="Right Hand Man">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Right-Hand Man]]</ref>		In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]]s in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, was assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="Right Hand Man">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Right-Hand Man]]</ref>

	However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure the Templar key in Lucia's possession. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="Right Hand Man" />		However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure the Templar key in Lucia's possession. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="Right Hand Man" />

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 19:05, 8 July 2024

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imported>Zone of Endless: moving Category:Templar Order members to Category:Templars, requested by Sol Pacificus

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moving Category:Templar Order members to Category:Templars, requested by Sol Pacificus

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			{{Youmay\|the West Indies Templar\|[[Lucia (courtesan)\|Lucia]], a Venetian courtesan}}
	{{Quote\|I did not set out to avenge my father. I had my own mission, I was serving my own order. And I had long accepted his death. But when I saw the Assassin, when I heard her speak, it all came back. My childhood. How we were robbed of him. How her people took him. I had to act.\|Lucia Márquez.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}		{{Quote\|I did not set out to avenge my father. I had my own mission, I was serving my own order. And I had long accepted his death. But when I saw the Assassin, when I heard her speak, it all came back. My childhood. How we were robbed of him. How her people took him. I had to act.\|Lucia Márquez.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}
	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox

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imported>RebeccaAWB: /* References */Category move, replaced: Category:Templars → Category:Templar Order members

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	===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===		===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===
	{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas, warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}In July 1715, [[Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various ~~[[Assassins\|Assassin]]~~ [[Assassin bureau~~\|encampments~~]] in the [[West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, were assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="AC4" />		{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas, warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]] in the [[West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, were assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="AC4" />

	However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure her Templar key. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="AC4" />		However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure her Templar key. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="AC4" />

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Born in [[Spain]], Lucia Márquez was the daughter of [[Alejandro Ortega de Márquez]], a privateer leading Spanish charges through the colonies. Due to his continuous absence and eventual death, she was forced to live on the streets by the age of twelve, supporting herself and her sisters through begging, borrowing and stealing anything she could. While growing up, Lucia befriended [[Felicia Moreno]], a fellow thief with whom she pulled off the more lucrative heists.		Born in [[Spain]], Lucia Márquez was the daughter of [[Alejandro Ortega de Márquez]], a privateer leading Spanish charges through the colonies. Due to his continuous absence and eventual death, she was forced to live on the streets by the age of twelve, supporting herself and her sisters through begging, borrowing and stealing anything she could.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Lucia Márquez]]</ref> While growing up, Lucia befriended [[Felicia Moreno]], a fellow thief with whom she pulled off the more lucrative heists.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref>

	At the age of seventeen, Lucia attempted to steal a [[Horses\|horse]] from a high-ranking [[Templar]], but was apprehended. Wisely opting for training over jail time, Lucia was eventually accepted into the Order, along with Felicia, though the two grew apart soon after.		At the age of seventeen, Lucia attempted to steal a [[Horses\|horse]] from a high-ranking [[Templar]], but was apprehended. Wisely opting for training over jail time, Lucia was eventually accepted into the Order,<ref name="Database" /> along with Felicia, though the two grew apart soon after.<ref name="AC4" />

	Through challenge and adventure, Lucia eventually became an esteemed member of the Order and was given one of five unique [[Templar keys]] to guard.		Through challenge and adventure, Lucia eventually became an esteemed member of the Order and was given one of five unique [[Templar keys]] to guard.<ref name="AC4" />

	===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===		===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===
	{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas, warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}In July 1715, [[Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Assassin bureau\|encampments]] in the [[West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, were assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.		{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas, warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}In July 1715, [[Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Assassin bureau\|encampments]] in the [[West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, were assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="AC4" />

	However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure her Templar key. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.		However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure her Templar key. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="AC4" />

	[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]		[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]
	Opía and Edward, having found out about Pinos Isle from Vargas, chased after her. As the night fell, the Templar hid amongst the island's ruins, but was forced to reveal herself when her men had been taken out by the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and the Assassin. Firing at Opía, who proved to be a distraction, Lucia left herself wide open to a killing blow by Edward.		Opía and Edward, having found out about Pinos Isle from Vargas, chased after her. As the night fell, the Templar hid amongst the island's ruins, but was forced to reveal herself when her men had been taken out by the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and the Assassin. Firing at Opía, who proved to be a distraction, Lucia left herself wide open to a killing blow by Edward.<ref name="AC4" />

	In her final moments, she lamented the loss of the islands' resources, as the Taíno had no idea how to use them and would thus miss out on potential wealth and freedom. Opía angrily refuted her claims, stating that her people had already been living freely.		In her final moments, she lamented the loss of the islands' resources, as the Taíno had no idea how to use them and would thus miss out on potential wealth and freedom. Opía angrily refuted her claims, stating that her people had already been living freely.<ref name="AC4" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
	Lady Black - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept art of Lucia		Lady Black - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept art of Lucia
			AC4DB - Lucia Marquez.png\|Database image of Lucia
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''

	==~~Reference~~==		==References==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''		{{Reflist}}
	{{AC4}}		{{AC4}}
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Márquez, Lucia}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Márquez, Lucia}}

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Born in [[Spain]], Lucia Márquez was the daughter of [[Alejandro Ortega de Márquez]], a privateer leading Spanish charges through the colonies. Due to his continuous absence and eventual death, she was forced to live on the streets by the age of twelve, supporting herself and her sisters through begging, borrowing and stealing anything she could.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Lucia Márquez]]~~</ref> While growing up, Lucia befriended [[Felicia Moreno]], a fellow thief with whom she pulled off the more lucrative heists.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''~~</ref>		Born in [[Spain]], Lucia Márquez was the daughter of [[Alejandro Ortega de Márquez]], a privateer leading Spanish charges through the colonies. Due to his continuous absence and eventual death, she was forced to live on the streets by the age of twelve, supporting herself and her sisters through begging, borrowing and stealing anything she could.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Lucia Márquez]]</ref>

	~~At the age of seventeen~~, Lucia ~~attempted to steal a~~ [[~~horse~~]] ~~from~~ a ~~high-ranking [[Templar]], but was apprehended. Wisely opting for training over jail time, Lucia was eventually accepted into the Order,<ref name="Database" /> along~~ with ~~Felicia, though~~ the ~~two grew apart soon after~~.<ref name="AC4" />		While growing up, Lucia befriended [[Felicia Moreno]], a fellow thief with whom she pulled off the more lucrative heists.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref>

	Through challenge and adventure, Lucia ~~eventually became~~ an esteemed member of the Order and was given one of five unique [[Templar key\|Templar keys]] to guard.<ref name="AC4" />		At the age of seventeen, she attempted to steal a [[horse]] from a high-ranking [[Templars\|Templar]], but was apprehended. Wisely opting for training over jail time, Lucia was eventually accepted into the Order,<ref name="Database" /> along with Felicia, though the two grew apart soon after.<ref name="AC4" /> Through challenge and adventure, Lucia rose to become an esteemed member of the Order and was given one of five unique [[Templar key\|Templar keys]] to guard.<ref name="AC4" />

	===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===		===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===
	{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men, 1716.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Right-Hand Man}}		{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men, 1716.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Right-Hand Man}}
	In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]]s in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]].<ref name="Mister Walpole">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]</ref> Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, was assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[~~ships~~]] to scout the area.<ref name="~~Right Hand Man~~">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[~~Right-Hand Man~~]]</ref>		In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]]s in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]].<ref name="Mister Walpole">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Mister Walpole, I Presume?]]</ref> Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, was assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ship]]s to scout the area.<ref name="Templar Ships">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Templar Ships]]</ref>

	However, Lucia herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure the Templar key in her possession. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="Right Hand Man" />		However, Lucia herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure the Templar key in her possession. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="Right Hand Man">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Right-Hand Man]]</ref>

	[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]		[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]
	Opía and Edward, having found out about Pinos Isle from Vargas, chased after her. As the night fell, the Templar hid amongst the island's ruins, but was forced to reveal herself ~~when~~ her ~~men~~ had been taken out by the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and the Assassin. Firing at Opía, ~~who proved~~ to be a distraction, ~~Lucia left herself wide open~~ to a killing blow by Edward.<ref name="Trail of Lucia Marquez">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Trail of Lucia Márquez]]</ref>		Opía and Edward, having found out about Pinos Isle from Vargas, chased after her. As the night fell, the Templar hid amongst the island's ruins, but was forced to reveal herself once her [[soldier]]s had been taken out by the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and the Assassin. Firing her [[pistol]]s at Opía, Lucia failed to realize that the Assassin was only a distraction, leaving her vulnerable to a killing blow from Edward, who snuck up from behind.<ref name="Trail of Lucia Marquez">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Trail of Lucia Márquez]]</ref>

	In her final moments, ~~the Templars~~ lamented the loss of the islands' resources, as the Taíno had no idea how to use them and would thus miss out on potential wealth and freedom. Opía angrily refuted her claims, stating that her people had already been living freely.<ref name="Trail of Lucia Marquez" />		In her final moments, Lucia lamented the loss of the islands' resources, as the Taíno had no idea how to use them and would thus miss out on potential wealth and freedom. Opía angrily refuted her claims, stating that her people had already been living freely.<ref name="Trail of Lucia Marquez" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Lucia is a name derived from the Latin word ''lux'', meaning "light", while Márquez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Marcos".		*Lucia is a name derived from the Latin word ''lux'', meaning "light", while Márquez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Marcos".
	*It was speculated by a number of Abstergo Entertainment researchers that Lucia's father, Alejandro Ortega de Márquez, may have fathered Opía Apito, which if true would make Lucia and Opía half-sisters.		*It was speculated by a number of Abstergo Entertainment researchers that Lucia's father, Alejandro Ortega de Márquez, may have fathered Opía Apito, which if true would make Lucia and Opía half-sisters.
	*The [[Animus]] [[database]] lists Lucia's year of death as 1715, which is incorrect considering Edward only found out about her and the Templar key she carried in March 1716.		*The [[Animus]] [[database]] lists Lucia's year of death as 1715, which is incorrect considering Edward only found out about her and the Templar key she carried in March of 1716.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	\| birth = 1689<br>[[Spain\|Kingdom of Spain]]		\| birth = 1689<br>[[Spain\|Kingdom of Spain]]
	\| death = 1716 (aged ~~27)~~<br>[[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]], [[Cuba]], {{Wiki\|New Spain}}		\| death = 1716 {{c\|aged 26}}<br>[[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]], [[Cuba]], {{Wiki\|New Spain}}
	\| species = [[Human]]		\| species = [[Human]]
	\| affiliates = [[Templars]]		\| affiliates = [[Templars]]
	*[[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order\|West Indies Rite]]		*[[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order\|West Indies Rite]]
	\| database = [[Database: Lucia Márquez\|Lucia Márquez]]}}		\| database = [[Database: Lucia Márquez\|Lucia Márquez]]}}
	'''Lucia Márquez''' (1689 – 1716) was a [[Spain\|Spanish]] [[Thieves\|thief]] that lived her life in poverty until she was recruited into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. Operating in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]], she eventually became a high-ranking member that was assigned a [[~~Templar keys\|~~Templar key]] to protect.		'''Lucia Márquez''' (1689 – 1716) was a [[Spain\|Spanish]] [[Thieves\|thief]] that lived her life in poverty until she was recruited into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. Operating in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]], she eventually became a high-ranking member that was assigned a [[Templar key]] to protect.

	In 2013, her [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] were used as an Animi Avatar by the [[Abstergo Entertainment\|entertainment branch]] of the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]], to influence the general public via the [[Animus]] game console, under the title of the [[Lady Black]].		In 2013, her [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] were used as an Animi Avatar by the [[Abstergo Entertainment\|entertainment branch]] of the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]], to influence the general public via the [[Animus]] game console, under the title of the [[Lady Black]].
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	Born in [[Spain]], Lucia Márquez was the daughter of [[Alejandro Ortega de Márquez]], a privateer leading Spanish charges through the colonies. Due to his continuous absence and eventual death, she was forced to live on the streets by the age of twelve, supporting herself and her sisters through begging, borrowing and stealing anything she could.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Lucia Márquez]]</ref> While growing up, Lucia befriended [[Felicia Moreno]], a fellow thief with whom she pulled off the more lucrative heists.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref>		Born in [[Spain]], Lucia Márquez was the daughter of [[Alejandro Ortega de Márquez]], a privateer leading Spanish charges through the colonies. Due to his continuous absence and eventual death, she was forced to live on the streets by the age of twelve, supporting herself and her sisters through begging, borrowing and stealing anything she could.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Lucia Márquez]]</ref> While growing up, Lucia befriended [[Felicia Moreno]], a fellow thief with whom she pulled off the more lucrative heists.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref>

	At the age of seventeen, Lucia attempted to steal a [[~~Horses\|~~horse]] from a high-ranking [[Templar]], but was apprehended. Wisely opting for training over jail time, Lucia was eventually accepted into the Order,<ref name="Database" /> along with Felicia, though the two grew apart soon after.<ref name="AC4" />		At the age of seventeen, Lucia attempted to steal a [[horse]] from a high-ranking [[Templar]], but was apprehended. Wisely opting for training over jail time, Lucia was eventually accepted into the Order,<ref name="Database" /> along with Felicia, though the two grew apart soon after.<ref name="AC4" />

	Through challenge and adventure, Lucia eventually became an esteemed member of the Order and was given one of five unique [[Templar keys]] to guard.<ref name="AC4" />		Through challenge and adventure, Lucia eventually became an esteemed member of the Order and was given one of five unique [[Templar key\|Templar keys]] to guard.<ref name="AC4" />

	===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===		===Confrontation with Opía Apito and death===
	{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas, warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]] in the [[West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, ~~were~~ assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="~~AC4~~" />		{{Quote\|She's already left for Juventud. Find her there if you must. Her army will teach you a lesson.\|Vargas warning Edward and Opía about Lucia's men, 1716.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Right-Hand Man}}
			In July 1715, [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] received a map, delivered to him by [[Edward Kenway]], detailing various [[Assassin bureau]] in the [[West Indies]]. Lucia, along with a few other elite Templars, was assigned the task of locating the encampments' leaders and eliminating them. Journeying to [[Grand Cayman]], Lucia settled into the home of her right-hand man, [[Vargas]], and started her search for her target, [[Opía Apito]], by sending out [[ships]] to scout the area.<ref name="Right Hand Man">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Right-Hand Man]]</ref>

	However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure ~~her~~ Templar key. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="~~AC4~~" />		However, she herself would later be tracked down by Opía and Edward, with the latter aiming to procure the Templar key in Lucia's possession. Having heard of the pair's arrival in Grand Cayman, Lucia fled to [[Isla de la Juventud\|Pinos Isle]] in the hopes of instigating a conflict between its inhabitants and Opía, with whom they had established an unstable truce years ago.<ref name="Right Hand Man" />

	[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]		[[File:The Trail of Lucia Marquez 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Lucia's final moments]]
	Opía and Edward, having found out about Pinos Isle from Vargas, chased after her. As the night fell, the Templar hid amongst the island's ruins, but was forced to reveal herself when her men had been taken out by the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and the Assassin. Firing at Opía, who proved to be a distraction, Lucia left herself wide open to a killing blow by Edward.<ref name="~~AC4~~" />		Opía and Edward, having found out about Pinos Isle from Vargas, chased after her. As the night fell, the Templar hid amongst the island's ruins, but was forced to reveal herself when her men had been taken out by the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and the Assassin. Firing at Opía, who proved to be a distraction, Lucia left herself wide open to a killing blow by Edward.<ref name="Trail of Lucia Marquez">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Trail of Lucia Márquez]]</ref>

	In her final moments, ~~she~~ lamented the loss of the islands' resources, as the Taíno had no idea how to use them and would thus miss out on potential wealth and freedom. Opía angrily refuted her claims, stating that her people had already been living freely.<ref name="~~AC4~~" />		In her final moments, the Templars lamented the loss of the islands' resources, as the Taíno had no idea how to use them and would thus miss out on potential wealth and freedom. Opía angrily refuted her claims, stating that her people had already been living freely.<ref name="Trail of Lucia Marquez" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Lucia is a name derived from the Latin word ''lux'', meaning "light", while Márquez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Marcos".		*Lucia is a name derived from the Latin word ''lux'', meaning "light", while Márquez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Marcos".
	*It was speculated by a number of Abstergo Entertainment researchers that Lucia's father, Alejandro Ortega de Márquez, may ~~well~~ have fathered Opía Apito, which if true would make Lucia and Opía half-sisters.		*It was speculated by a number of Abstergo Entertainment researchers that Lucia's father, Alejandro Ortega de Márquez, may have fathered Opía Apito, which if true would make Lucia and Opía half-sisters.
	*The Animus database lists Lucia's date of death as 1715, which is incorrect considering Edward only found out about her and the Templar key she was ~~carrying~~ in 1716.		*The [[Animus]] [[database]] lists Lucia's date of death as 1715, which is incorrect considering Edward only found out about her and the Templar key she was carried in March 1716.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Lady Black - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept art of Lucia		Lady Black - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept art of Lucia
	~~AC4DB - Lucia Marquez.png\|Database image of Lucia~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>