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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	Romani Camp.jpg\|Concept art of the Romani headquarters		Romani Camp.jpg\|Concept art of the Romani headquarters
	ACR Romani.png\|A group of Romani		ACR Romani.png\|A group of Romani

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	As prostitution was not accepted in [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] society, the Romani replaced [[courtesan]]s in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', and so could gain the ability to poison guards as courtesans did through the completion of [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenges]].		As prostitution was not accepted in [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] society, the Romani replaced [[courtesan]]s in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', and so could gain the ability to poison guards as courtesans did through the completion of [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenges]].

			While the Romani are visibly shown carrying [[Short blade\|short blades]] (specifically the [[Macedonian Dagger]]) sheathed at their sides, they will never draw the weapon, due to fleeing whenever combat occurs.

	Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.		Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.

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	Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.		Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.

	Romani, along with other ethnically-related nomadic societies such as the Lom in the Caucasus and the Dom in the Middle East and North Africa, originate from the region of Rajasthan in north-western India. The ancestors of the Romani are considered to have first left the region during the 11th century. Their first appearance in western sources was in the [[Byzantine Empire]]. Christian pilgrims stopping in the [[Venice\|Venetian]] colony of ~~{{Wiki\|~~Methoni~~, Messenia~~\|Modon}} in [[Greece]] reportedly met and traded with a foreign people living in encampments outside the city, whom they believed to be "Egyptians".		Romani, along with other ethnically-related nomadic societies such as the Lom in the Caucasus and the Dom in the Middle East and North Africa, originate from the region of Rajasthan in north-western India. The ancestors of the Romani are considered to have first left the region during the 11th century. Their first appearance in western sources was in the [[Byzantine Empire]]. Christian pilgrims stopping in the [[Venice\|Venetian]] colony of [[Methoni\|Modon]] in [[Greece]] reportedly met and traded with a foreign people living in encampments outside the city, whom they believed to be "Egyptians".

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.		Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.

	Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to the inhabitants of a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.<ref name="Soulis">Soulis, George C. "The Gypsies in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans in the Late Middle Ages." {{Wiki\|Dumbarton Oaks Papers}} 15 (1961): 141–65. https://doi.org/10.2307/1291178.</ref>		Roma in the Byzantine Empire, and later Greek-speaking regions were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to the inhabitants of a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.<ref name="Soulis">Soulis, George C. "The Gypsies in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans in the Late Middle Ages." {{Wiki\|Dumbarton Oaks Papers}} 15 (1961): 141–65. https://doi.org/10.2307/1291178.</ref>

	Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.		Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.

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	Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.		Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.

	Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.<ref name="Soulis">Soulis, George C. "The Gypsies in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans in the Late Middle Ages." {{Wiki\|Dumbarton Oaks Papers}} 15 (1961): 141–65. https://doi.org/10.2307/1291178.</ref>		Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to the inhabitants of a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.<ref name="Soulis">Soulis, George C. "The Gypsies in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans in the Late Middle Ages." {{Wiki\|Dumbarton Oaks Papers}} 15 (1961): 141–65. https://doi.org/10.2307/1291178.</ref>

	Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.		Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.

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	Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.		Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.

	Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.{{~~Cite~~\|~~Soulis p154~~}}		Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.<ref name="Soulis">Soulis, George C. "The Gypsies in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans in the Late Middle Ages." {{Wiki\|Dumbarton Oaks Papers}} 15 (1961): 141–65. https://doi.org/10.2307/1291178.</ref>

	Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.		Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.
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	~~Soulis, George C. “The Gypsies in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans in the Late Middle Ages.” Dumbarton Oaks Papers 15 (1961): 141–65. https://doi.org/10.2307/1291178.~~

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	Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.		Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.

	Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.{{Cite\|~~25 Apr 2022. Where?~~}}		Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.{{Cite\|Soulis p154}}

	Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.		Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.
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			Soulis, George C. “The Gypsies in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans in the Late Middle Ages.” Dumbarton Oaks Papers 15 (1961): 141–65. https://doi.org/10.2307/1291178.

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	Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.		Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.

	Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.		Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.{{Cite\|25 Apr 2022. Where?}}

	Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.		Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.

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	Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.		Despite appearing in ''Revelations'', Roma wagons and the word "Romani" are anachronisms, as the wagons were not common until the 19th century, making their presence an anachronism.

	Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "Athíganoi" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.		Roma in the Byzantine Empire were referred to as "''Athíganoi''" a name derived from a 9th century heretical sect. How the two came to be associated is unknown. It is uncertain what Roma in 16th century Constantinople would have called themselves, but a 14th century account refers to a Romani settlement outside of Modon (Methoni) as ''Romniti''.

	Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.		Though more or less free in Ottoman society, contemporary Romani living in [[Hungary]], Moldovia and even in the sometime Ottoman vassal principality of [[Wallachia]], were hereditary [[Slavery\|slaves]] of the church and the nobility until the emancipation of the Roma in the mid-19th century.

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	{{Quote\|For centuries my people have been slandered and insulted, labeled witches and warlocks. Well, so be it. We will not run from these lies any more, but embrace them. Encourage these rumors, for it is better to be infamous than ignored.\|The Romani leader explaining the plan to Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Curse of the Romani}}		{{Quote\|For centuries my people have been slandered and insulted, labeled witches and warlocks. Well, so be it. We will not run from these lies any more, but embrace them. Encourage these rumors, for it is better to be infamous than ignored.\|The Romani leader explaining the plan to Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Curse of the Romani}}
	[[File:Curse of Romani 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Romani leader assuring of her allegiance to Ezio]]		[[File:Curse of Romani 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Romani leader assuring of her allegiance to Ezio]]
	In 1511, six month's worth of profit was stolen from the Romani by [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]]. While in deep melancholy, the Romani received a visit from Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Ezio offered to help the Romani as they attempted to gain infamy in the city, claiming it was better than being overlooked.<ref name="CurseOfTheRomani">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Curse of the Romani]]</ref>		In 1511, six month's worth of profit was stolen from the Romani by [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]]. While in deep melancholy, the Romani received a visit from Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Ezio offered to help the Romani as they attempted to gain infamy in the city, claiming it was better than being overlooked.<ref name="CurseOfTheRomani">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Curse of the Romani]]</ref>

	The Romani leader explained their plan to Ezio, in which he would have to stealthily assassinate each [[guard]] who held the [[Treasure chest\|chest]] containing their gold, to present the idea that it was cursed. Ezio agreed, and left the headquarters to rendezvous with a group of Romani in the streets.<ref name="CurseOfTheRomani" />		The Romani leader explained their plan to Ezio, in which he would have to stealthily assassinate each [[guard]] who held the [[Treasure chest\|chest]] containing their gold, to present the idea that it was cursed. Ezio agreed, and left the headquarters to rendezvous with a group of Romani in the streets.<ref name="CurseOfTheRomani" />
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	===Internal conflict===		===Internal conflict===
	{{Quote\|A heated conflict is brewing between two factions of Romanies. One group has banded together against a woman they call Mirela, accusing her of swindling the poor on dozens of occasions. As we speak, they are on their way to exile this trickster, by force if necessary.\|An Assassin apprentice to Ezio Auditore.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}		{{Quote\|A heated conflict is brewing between two factions of Romanies. One group has banded together against a woman they call Mirela, accusing her of swindling the poor on dozens of occasions. As we speak, they are on their way to exile this trickster, by force if necessary.\|An Assassin apprentice to Ezio Auditore.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
	Later that same year, a heated internal conflict began to form amongst the Romanies. A group of Romani wanted to exile a fellow Romani named [[Mirela Djuric]], for they believed she was stealing from the poor. One of the members of this group then decided to confront Mirela at a small meeting.<ref name="Trickster1">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Trickster, Part 1]]</ref>		Later that same year, a heated internal conflict began to form amongst the Romanies. A group of Romani wanted to exile a fellow Romani named [[Mirela Djuric]], for they believed she was stealing from the poor. One of the members of this group then decided to confront Mirela at a small meeting.<ref name="Trickster1">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Trickster, Part 1]]</ref>

	On the Romani's way to the meeting, they were attacked by numerous Byzantine assassins. However, Ezio Auditore and one of his [[Assassin apprentice]]s followed the Romanies, and warded off the attackers when they attempted to strike.<ref name="Trickster1" />		On the Romani's way to the meeting, they were attacked by numerous Byzantine assassins. However, Ezio Auditore and one of his [[Assassin apprentice]]s followed the Romanies, and warded off the attackers when they attempted to strike.<ref name="Trickster1" />
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	Observing the killing, a group of soldiers then rushed to the scene and attempted to arrest the group of Romani women charged of murder. From there, Ezio and his apprentice then emerged and disarmed the soldiers, preventing them from harming the Romanies.<ref name="Trickster1" />		Observing the killing, a group of soldiers then rushed to the scene and attempted to arrest the group of Romani women charged of murder. From there, Ezio and his apprentice then emerged and disarmed the soldiers, preventing them from harming the Romanies.<ref name="Trickster1" />

	Some time after, Mirela was spotted by Ezio's apprentice buying [[Datura bomb\|datura]], a deadly poison. The recruit then met with Ezio and informed him of the situation, before Ezio left to flush out Mirela and assassinate her. Once he had located Mirela, she used a [[thunder bomb]] to obstruct the Assassin's sight and escape. Though hindered briefly at first, Ezio was able to hunt down and assassinate Mirela after a lengthy chase through the city, poisoning her whilst his apprentice held her arms still.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Trickster, Part 2]]</ref>		Some time after, Mirela was spotted by Ezio's apprentice buying [[Datura bomb\|datura]], a deadly poison. The recruit then met with Ezio and informed him of the situation, before Ezio left to flush out Mirela and assassinate her. Once he had located Mirela, she used a [[thunder bomb]] to obstruct the Assassin's sight and escape. Though hindered briefly at first, Ezio was able to hunt down and assassinate Mirela after a lengthy chase through the city, poisoning her whilst his apprentice held her arms still.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Trickster, Part 2]]</ref>

	==Characteristics==		==Characteristics==
	For 150 [[Akçe]], Ezio could hire a group of four Romani, who could assist him similar to the [[courtesan]]s of Italy. He found these groups randomly throughout the streets of Constantinople, where they were available. When not with him, they acted as street performers who danced and played music, breathed fire, and provided other sources of entertainment.<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>		For 150 [[Akçe]], Ezio could hire a group of four Romani, who could assist him similar to the [[courtesan]]s of Italy. He found these groups randomly throughout the streets of Constantinople, where they were available. When not with him, they acted as street performers who danced and played music, breathed fire, and provided other sources of entertainment.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	However, the Romani could not perform any methods of [[freerunning]], and were unarmed. Whenever combat arose, they quickly fled from the area, which meant that they were unable to assist Ezio if he engaged in a fight, though they could distract guards. However, they would fight against [[civilian]]s, should Ezio [[Pickpocketing\|steal]] from them and get caught.<ref name="Revelations" />		However, the Romani could not perform any methods of [[freerunning]], and were unarmed. Whenever combat arose, they quickly fled from the area, which meant that they were unable to assist Ezio if he engaged in a fight, though they could distract guards. However, they would fight against [[civilian]]s, should Ezio [[Pickpocketing\|steal]] from them and get caught.<ref name="Revelations" />