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	'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]]. located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the 18th century, it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].		'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]], located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the 18th century, it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].

	==History==		==History==

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	'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]]. located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the ~~early-mid~~ 18th century it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].		'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]]. located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the 18th century, it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].

	==History==		==History==

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	==History==		==History==
	By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote ~~region~~ part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>		By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French had begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>

	In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside ~~the town~~ following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s, which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>		In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside Port-au-Prince following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' – [[The Calm Before the Storm]]</ref> At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s, which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, Adéwalé greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island,<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and eventually assassinated its corrupt governor, [[Pierre, Marquis de Fayet\|Pierre de Fayet]], before leaving to return to his [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Brotherhood]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' – [[De Fayet's Last Stand]]</ref>

	After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|~~First Civilization~~]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save ~~the Assassin~~, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, ~~which resulted~~ Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, ~~recruiting~~ his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the ~~process~~.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACRG~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a nearby [[Isu\|Isu]] [[Port-au-Prince Temple\|site]]. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save Vendredi, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout, from which he stole two [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]]: a [[Precursor box]] and the [[Voynich manuscript]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "Family Vacation"</ref>

			The earthquake caused immense damage, prompting Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless. In the process, he met his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] and recruited him into the Brotherhood.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "Family Reunion"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: Adéwalé (Rogue)\|Database: Adéwalé]]</ref>

	In the late 18th century, the [[de Grandpré company]], under the administration of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], conducted business in the city, importing and exporting a variety of products.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – Trade system</ref>		In the late 18th century, the [[de Grandpré company]], under the administration of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], conducted business in the city, importing and exporting a variety of products.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – Trade system</ref>

	In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing [[Cap Français]] as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />		In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing [[Cap Français]] as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />

			==Trivia==
			*The use of the name "Port-au-Prince" to refer to the settlement in ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' is anachronistic. While there was a French colony in the area during the 1730s, the town was named ''L'Hôpital'' before 1749.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	AC4BF Slave Trade in Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept Art of ~~Slave Trade~~ in Port-au-Prince		AC4BF Slave Trade in Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept Art of the slave trade in Port-au-Prince
	AC4BF Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Bird's eye view of Port-au-Prince		AC4BF Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Bird's eye view of Port-au-Prince
	FC Port-au-Prince dock.png\|The docks		FC Port-au-Prince dock.png\|The docks
	PortAuPrinceDocks.png\|The docks under [[~~Guards~~\|guard]]		PortAuPrinceDocks.png\|The docks under [[Soldier\|guard]]
	FC Port-au-Prince mansion.png\|Governor's mansion		FC Port-au-Prince mansion.png\|The Governor's mansion
	FC Port-au-Prince plantation.png\|A sugar plantation		FC Port-au-Prince plantation.png\|A sugar plantation
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~==Trivia==~~
	*The use of the name "Port-au-Prince" to refer to the settlement in ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' is anachronistic. While there was a French colony in the area during the 1730s, the town was named ''L'Hôpital'' before 1749.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save the Assassin, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, which resulted Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, recruiting his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the process.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save the Assassin, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, which resulted Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, recruiting his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the process.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	~~During the later part of~~ the 18th century, the [[~~Philippe Olivier~~ de Grandpré\|de Grandpré]] business ~~sent ships to Port-au-Prince to import~~ and ~~export several goods~~.<ref ~~name="AC3L"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		In the late 18th century, the [[de Grandpré company]], under the administration of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], conducted business in the city, importing and exporting a variety of products.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – Trade system</ref>

	In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing [[Cap Français]] as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />		In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing [[Cap Français]] as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' {{1stm}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''

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	By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote region part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>		By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote region part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>

	In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside the town following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar ~~plantations~~]], which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>		In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside the town following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s, which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>

	After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save the Assassin, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, which resulted Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, recruiting his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the process.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save the Assassin, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, which resulted Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, recruiting his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the process.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

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	During the later part of the 18th century, the [[Philippe Olivier de Grandpré\|de Grandpré]] business sent ships to Port-au-Prince to import and export several goods.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		During the later part of the 18th century, the [[Philippe Olivier de Grandpré\|de Grandpré]] business sent ships to Port-au-Prince to import and export several goods.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing ~~{{Wiki\|~~Cap~~-Haïtien}}~~ as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />		In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing [[Cap Français]] as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	[[File:FC Port-au-Prince overlook.png\|thumb\|250px\|Port-au-Prince, 1735]]		[[File:FC Port-au-Prince overlook.png\|thumb\|250px\|Port-au-Prince, 1735]]
	'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]]. located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the early-mid 18th century it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].		'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]]. located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the early-mid 18th century it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].

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	==History==		==History==
	By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote region part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their ~~posession~~.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>		By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote region part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>

	In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside the town following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar plantations]], which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>		In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside the town following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar plantations]], which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>
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	During the later part of the 18th century, the [[Philippe Olivier de Grandpré\|de Grandpré]] business sent ships to Port-au-Prince to import and export several goods.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		During the later part of the 18th century, the [[Philippe Olivier de Grandpré\|de Grandpré]] business sent ships to Port-au-Prince to import and export several goods.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing {{Wiki\|Cap-Haïtien}} as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />		In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing {{Wiki\|Cap-Haïtien}} as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
			AC4BF Slave Trade in Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept Art of Slave Trade in Port-au-Prince
	AC4BF Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Bird's eye view of Port-au-Prince		AC4BF Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Bird's eye view of Port-au-Prince
	FC Port-au-Prince dock.png\|The docks		FC Port-au-Prince dock.png\|The docks

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	*The use of the name "Port-au-Prince" to refer to the settlement in ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' is anachronistic. While there was a French colony in the area during the 1730s, the town was named ''L'Hôpital'' before 1749.		*The use of the name "Port-au-Prince" to refer to the settlement in ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' is anachronistic. While there was a French colony in the area during the 1730s, the town was named ''L'Hôpital'' before 1749.

	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''

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	==History==		==History==
	By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote ~~region~~ part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>		By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French had begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>

	In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside ~~the town~~ following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s, which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>		In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside Port-au-Prince following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' – [[The Calm Before the Storm]]</ref> At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s, which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, Adéwalé greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island,<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and eventually assassinated its corrupt governor, [[Pierre, Marquis de Fayet\|Pierre de Fayet]], before leaving to return to his [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Brotherhood]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' – [[De Fayet's Last Stand]]</ref>

	After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|~~First Civilization~~]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save ~~the Assassin~~, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, ~~which resulted~~ Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, ~~recruiting~~ his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the ~~process~~.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACRG~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a nearby [[Isu\|Isu]] [[Port-au-Prince Temple\|site]]. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save Vendredi, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout, from which he stole two [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]]: a [[Precursor box]] and the [[Voynich manuscript]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "Family Vacation"</ref>

			The earthquake caused immense damage, prompting Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless. In the process, he met his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] and recruited him into the Brotherhood.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "Family Reunion"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: Adéwalé (Rogue)\|Database: Adéwalé]]</ref>

	In the late 18th century, the [[de Grandpré company]], under the administration of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], conducted business in the city, importing and exporting a variety of products.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – Trade system</ref>		In the late 18th century, the [[de Grandpré company]], under the administration of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], conducted business in the city, importing and exporting a variety of products.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – Trade system</ref>

	In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing [[Cap Français]] as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />		In 1770, the city was again struck by an {{Wiki\|1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|earthquake}} that destroyed large parts of the territory. However, this did not prevent the city from replacing [[Cap Français]] as the capital city of Saint-Domingue.<ref name="ACI" />

			==Trivia==
			*The use of the name "Port-au-Prince" to refer to the settlement in ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' is anachronistic. While there was a French colony in the area during the 1730s, the town was named ''L'Hôpital'' before 1749.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	AC4BF Slave Trade in Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept Art of ~~Slave Trade~~ in Port-au-Prince		AC4BF Slave Trade in Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Concept Art of the slave trade in Port-au-Prince
	AC4BF Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Bird's eye view of Port-au-Prince		AC4BF Port-au-Prince - Concept Art.jpg\|Bird's eye view of Port-au-Prince
	FC Port-au-Prince dock.png\|The docks		FC Port-au-Prince dock.png\|The docks
	PortAuPrinceDocks.png\|The docks under [[~~Guards~~\|guard]]		PortAuPrinceDocks.png\|The docks under [[Soldier\|guard]]
	FC Port-au-Prince mansion.png\|Governor's mansion		FC Port-au-Prince mansion.png\|The Governor's mansion
	FC Port-au-Prince plantation.png\|A sugar plantation		FC Port-au-Prince plantation.png\|A sugar plantation
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~==Trivia==~~
	*The use of the name "Port-au-Prince" to refer to the settlement in ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' is anachronistic. While there was a French colony in the area during the 1730s, the town was named ''L'Hôpital'' before 1749.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote region part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>		By the late 17th century, the colony was a remote region part of the [[Spanish Empire]]. In 1697, the [[Spain\|Spaniards]] relinquished sovereignty over the territory and handed it over to France through the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Ryswick}}. The French begun to colonize the city and the island even before it was officially under their possession.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: A Resilient Colony]]</ref>

	In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside the town following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar ~~plantations~~]], which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>		In 1735, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] washed ashore just outside the town following the loss of his [[Ships\|vessel]], the ''[[Victoire]]'', in a storm. At the time of his arrival, the town was surrounded by three major [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s, which fed the colony's trade. During the following two years, he greatly supported the ever-growing [[Maroon rebellion]] on the island.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>

	After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save the Assassin, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, which resulted Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, recruiting his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the process.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After 1749, Port-au-Prince was substantially developed.<ref name="ACI" /> On 21 November 1751, the city was devastated by a [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake\|massive earthquake]] caused by the defense mechanism of a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site. The earthquake was accidentally triggered by the Assassin, [[Vendredi]], who was sent there under the orders of his [[Mentor]], [[François Mackandal]]. While the Assassin tried to make his escape, he was confronted by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Lawrence Washington]]. Washington promised to save the Assassin, whose legs were crushed beneath the debris, in return for Mackandal's location. However, Washington killed Vendredi after he revealed his Mentor's hideout. The earthquake caused immense damage, which resulted Adéwalé to bring supplies from the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] to help the thousands of people who were left homeless, recruiting his son [[Babatunde Josèphe]] in the process.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

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	[[File:FC Port-au-Prince overlook.png\|thumb\|250px\|Port-au-Prince, 1735]]		[[File:FC Port-au-Prince overlook.png\|thumb\|250px\|Port-au-Prince, 1735]]
	'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]]. located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the early-mid 18th century it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].		'''Port-au-Prince''' is the capital and largest city of the [[Caribbean]] country of [[Haiti]]. located at the heart of the {{Wiki\|Gulf of Gonâve}}. During the early-mid 18th century it was a [[France\|French]] colony, and the center of the Caribbean [[Slavery\|slave trade]].