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	~~{{Era\|Revelations\|Rbook}}~~
	~~{{WPtimeline}}~~
	~~{{Revamp}}~~
	~~{{Working Revamp\|Subject 12}}~~
	~~{{Campaign~~
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	~~\|name=[[Search for knowledge]]~~
	\|battles= Search for the Masyaf Keys<br />[[Pilgrimage to Masyaf]] – [[Attack on Suleiman I]] – [[Riot at Harbor of Theodosius]] – [[Infiltration of the Janissary Camp]] – [[Destruction of the Great Chain]] – [[Fall of the Palaiologi]] – [[Fight for the Masyaf keys]] – [[Revelation in Masyaf]]
	}}
	~~{{Quote\|I can not rest until all has been revealed and my mentor's secrets lay bare.\|Ezio Auditore during his search for the keys.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}~~
	~~{{Event~~
	~~\|width=~~
	~~\|prev=[[Pilgrimage to Masyaf]]~~
	~~\|name=Search for the keys~~
	~~\|imageBG=~~
	~~\|image=[[File:ACR STORY 16.png\|300px]]~~
	~~\|timeframe=[[Renaissance]]~~
	~~\|conflict= [[Assassins]] - [[Templars]]~~
	~~\|date=1511~~
	~~\|place=*[[Masyaf]]~~
	* [[Constantinople]]
	~~\|outcome=*Ezio Auditore gains all five keys.~~
	* Constantinople is freed from the Byzantine Templars.
	~~\|participants=*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]~~
	* [[Yusuf Tazim]]
	* [[Leandros]]
	* [[Sofia Sartor]]
	* [[Suleiman I]]
	* [[Ahmet]]
	* [[Tarik Barleti]]
	* [[Manuel Palaiologos]]
	* [[Shahkulu]]}}
	The '''Search for the Keys''' was an event that took place during the early 16th century in which [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], the [[Mentor]] of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] searched for the [[Masyaf keys]] left behind by his spiritual mentor, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].

	Driven by curiosity, Ezio set out on a [[Pilgrimage to Masyaf\|pilgrimage]] to Masyaf. However, upon arrival, he discovered Masyaf controlled by the [[Templars]]. After learning about the Keys from the Templar [[Leandros]], Ezio set out to find them before the Templars did.

	It quickly became a race against time to recover five separate [[Keys of Altaïr\|keys]] hidden by the legendary Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], before members of the Templars could acquire them and open the library for themselves.

	~~==Constantinople==~~
	~~===Arrival in Constantinople===~~
	~~{{Quote\|Welcome to Konstantiniyye, Ezio. The crossroads of the world.\|Yusuf Tazim on the city of Constantinople.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}~~
	During the journey from [[Rhodes]] to Constantinople, Ezio delved deep into the [[Niccolò Polo's journal\|journal]] of [[Niccolò Polo]]. As the ship sailed into the port of Constantinople, Ezio struck up a conversation with a [[Suleiman I\|young scholar]].

	Acquainting himself with the young man, Ezio then departed the ship, but not before noticing a [[Sofia Sartor\|young woman]] leave after him. Arriving at the docks of Constantinople, Ezio was met by the leader of the [[Ottoman Assassins]], [[Yusuf Tazim]]. Proceeding to take him on a short tour of the city, Yusuf explained more about Constantinople, and the Templar faction that inhabited it.
	As the two Assassins walked the streets, they were suddenly ambushed by a group of [[Byzantines\|Byzantine]] Templars. Dispatching their assailants quickly, the two men were attacked by another wave, however, a group [[Ottomans\|Ottoman]] guards swiftly intervened, engaging the Byzantines in combat, allowing the Assassins to escape. Then arriving at the Assassin Headquarters of Constantinople, Yusuf introduced Ezio to the rest of the Assassin guild, before commanding them to do a quick sweep of the area. Yusuf then advised Ezio to visit a blacksmith and upgrade his equipment.

	~~[[File:YusufEzioConstantinople.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio and Yusuf overlook Constantinople.]]~~
	Fitted with his new equipment, Ezio returned to the Headquarters. Shortly after, Yusuf asked Ezio where his [[hookblade]] was, and upon learning that Ezio had never used one, handed him a standard issue hookblade. The two Assassins then took to the rooftops, where Yusuf proceeded to teach Ezio how to use his hookblade. The duo then made their way to Galata Tower. Reaching the base of the tower, Yusuf then suggested that they attempt to scale it. Arriving at the top of the tower, the two Assassins marveled at the view, before each preforming a [[Leap of Faith]] off of it.

	Back at the bottom of the tower, Yusuf and Ezio were met by an Assassin, [[Kasim]], who informed them that the Templars had launched an attack on the Assassin Dens in the [[Grand Bazaar]], and in the [[Galata district]]. Hurrying to the locations, Ezio and Yusuf took to the rooftops again. Yusuf then taught Ezio how to move quickly and conveniently between rooftops with the help of the [[ziplines\|zipline]]. Spotting two Templar scouts along the way, Yusuf assassinated the first one with the help of the zipline, and left the second one for Ezio to deal with, after which they continued on their way. Approaching the Galata den, Yusuf then instructed Ezio to carry on to the Galata den, while he would make his way to the Grand Bazaar.

	~~[[File:EzioYusufWalk.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio and Yusuf walk together.]]~~
	Arriving at the Galata den, Ezio took command over the Assassins and defended the den against the Templar onslaught. After successfully defending the den, Ezio took a ferry across the [[Golden Horn]] to meet up with Yusuf. Arriving at the Grand Bazaar den, Ezio found Yusuf engaged in combat with a group of Templar soldiers. Aiding Yusuf, the two Assassins quickly dispatched their opposition. Yusuf then explained to Ezio that he was too late to save the den, but now they would take it back together.

	Continuing on towards the den, Ezio and Yusuf came across a troop of Templar soldiers in their way. Yusuf then proceeded to use a cherry bomb to distract the group, allowing the duo to pass through unnoticed. Encountering more Templar soldiers, this time Yusuf handed Ezio a cherry bomb. Ezio used it to distract the men, and once again, the two Assassins passed through unnoticed. Reaching the den, Yusuf signaled to his men, and they began the attack. Making their way to a rooftop close to the den, Yusuf told Ezio to use his "[[Eagle Vision\|special talent]]" to locate the Templar den captain. Doing so, Ezio located and assassinated the Templar captain, before scaling the den and lighting the signal fire atop it, signaling the Templar retreat.

	~~===Continuing the search===~~
	~~[[File:A-familiar-face-memory.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio meeting with Sofia Sartor.]]~~
	Following the recapturing of the Grand Bazaar den, Ezio was tasked with recruiting new potential Assassins to replace those that had perished in the den skirmish. After that, Ezio assisted a high ranking Assassin apprentice in tracking a Templar killer named [[Vali cel Tradat]]. Upon failing to eliminate him, Ezio sent the apprentice off to attend to a mission in Bursa. Returning to the Assassin den, Ezio was then taught the art of bomb crafting by Yusuf.

	After learning the art of bomb crafting, Ezio showed Yusuf the journal of Niccolò Polo. Telling him all he knew, Ezio then asked Yusuf as to where the Old Polo Trading Post was located. Yusuf sent him to the Grand Bazaar to meet with an associate, [[Piri Reis]]. Meeting with Piri, Ezio then secured the location of the Trading Post, and departed for it at once.

	Arriving at the Trading Post, Ezio discovered that it had long since been converted into a bookshop. Upon entering the shop, Ezio was greeted by the same woman that he had seen on the ship he had arrived on, Sofia Sartor. After a brief conversation, Ezio began to investigate the bookshop, using his eagle vision to uncover a secret passage. Bidding Sofia goodbye, Ezio then entered the passage.

	~~[[File:Cistern 13.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ezio retrieving the Key.]]~~
	Emerging from the passage, Ezio found himself in the [[Yerebatan Cistern]], which was teaming with Templar scouts. As he moved from room to room, Ezio discovered that the Templars had located another Masyaf Key. Eventually, Ezio made his way to the final chamber, where he used his eagle sense to uncover a secret door. Activating a switch, the door fell away to reveal the Masyaf Key. Taking the Key, Ezio then traveled back to the bookshop.

	Arriving back at the bookshop, Ezio showed Sofia the Masyaf Key, as well as a map he had taken from the Templars that showed the location of many rare and antique books hidden all around Constantinople by Niccolò Polo. Asking Sofia to aid in deciphering the map, to which she readily agreed, Ezio then left the shop and met up with Yusuf outside. After showing him the Masyaf Key, Ezio then traveled back to the Assassins Headquarters to relive the memories stored in the Key he had just obtained.

	~~==Race against the Templars==~~
	~~===Prince Sueiliman===~~
	~~{{Quote\|Suleiman. The Sultan's grandson, and governor of Kefe. And he's only seventeen.\|Yusuf Tazim introducing Sueliman to Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}~~
	~~[[File:Prince's banquet 17.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ezio introducing himself to Suleiman.]]~~
	After reliving the memories stored in the latest Key, Ezio then aided the Constantinople Assassins in some local affairs, including finally silencing the Templar killer, Vali cel Tradat, and strengthening the Assassins relations with the [[Romanies\|Romani guild]]. Following this, Ezio then met with Yusuf at the [[Hippodrome of Constantinople]]. Yusuf then revealed that the Byzantines were planning an attack on Tokapi Palace, to try and kill Prince Sueliman. Wanting to help, Ezio then traveled along with several Assassins to Tokapi Palace to acquire the minstrel disguises needed to infiltrate the Prince's banquet. Entering the banquet discreetly, Ezio mingled with the guests, while secretly using his eagle vision to identify and mark disguised attackers near Sueliman. Eventually, the Ottoman guards discovered the bodies of the attackers and a fight between the Byzantines and the Ottoman soldiers ensued. Protecting Sueliman from harm, Ezio then introduced himself to the Prince, who then asked him to meet him later.

	Meeting with Sueliman as promised, the young Prince confided his suspicions about the Janissary captain, [[Tarik Barleti]], to Ezio. Asking the Assassin to help him, Suleiman directed Ezio to a secret hatch in the tower, that would allow him to eavesdrop on a meeting between Tarik, Suleiman, and the soon to be Sultan, Prince Ahmet. Listening on the meeting, Ezio later confirmed to Sueliman that Tarik was acting somewhat suspicious. The Assassin then agreed to keep an eye out for the Janissary captain.

	~~===The third and fourth keys===~~
	Following the meeting with Sueliman, Ezio met Sofia at the docks. Sofia said that she had come there to receive a package, however the captain's papers were not in order. Promising Sofia that he would obtain the package, Ezio then stealthily infiltrated the docks and took Sofia's package, before returning to her store. Once there, Ezio gave Sofia the package, and in return, received the location of a new Polo book. Locating the book, Ezio then set off towards Galata tower, where he entered the structure through a secret passage. Traversing the caverns below the tower, Ezio finally located the third Masyaf key. Taking the key, Ezio returned to the Assassin's Headquarters, where he relived another pivotal memory in Altair's life.

	Following the finding of the third key, Ezio went to the Grand Bazaar to learn more about the Janissaries and their captain, Tarik Barletti. Speaking to a rug merchant, Ezio discovered that Tarik was somewhere in the Bazaar. Locating Tarik, Ezio then stealthily pursued him. Evading Tarik's Janissaries, Ezio overheard the captain saying that he was to meet some one named [[Manuel Palaiologos\|Manuel]] at the Arsenal. Hurrying to the Arsenal gates, Ezio saw Tarik talking with Manuel, just before the gates closed.

	~~{{Timeline}}~~

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		{{Era\|Revelations\|Rbook}}
		{{WPtimeline}}
		{{Revamp}}
		{{Working Revamp\|Subject 12}}
		{{Campaign
		\|1={{{width\|660px}}}
		\|2={{{c1\|#000000}}}
		\|name=[[Search for knowledge]]
		\|battles= Search for the Masyaf Keys<br />[[Pilgrimage to Masyaf]] – [[Attack on Suleiman I]] – [[Riot at Harbor of Theodosius]] – [[Infiltration of the Janissary Camp]] – [[Destruction of the Great Chain]] – [[Fall of the Palaiologi]] – [[Fight for the Masyaf keys]] – [[Revelation in Masyaf]]
		}}
		{{Quote\|I can not rest until all has been revealed and my mentor's secrets lay bare.\|Ezio Auditore during his search for the keys.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
		{{Event
		\|width=
		\|prev=[[Pilgrimage to Masyaf]]
		\|name=Search for the keys
		\|imageBG=
		\|image=[[File:ACR STORY 16.png\|300px]]
		\|timeframe=[[Renaissance]]
		\|conflict= [[Assassins]] - [[Templars]]
		\|date=1511
		\|place=*[[Masyaf]]
		* [[Constantinople]]
		\|outcome=*Ezio Auditore gains all five keys.
		* Constantinople is freed from the Byzantine Templars.
		\|participants=*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
		* [[Yusuf Tazim]]
		* [[Leandros]]
		* [[Sofia Sartor]]
		* [[Suleiman I]]
		* [[Ahmet]]
		* [[Tarik Barleti]]
		* [[Manuel Palaiologos]]
		* [[Shahkulu]]}}
		The '''Search for the Keys''' was an event that took place during the early 16th century in which [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], the [[Mentor]] of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] searched for the [[Masyaf keys]] left behind by his spiritual mentor, [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].

		Driven by curiosity, Ezio set out on a [[Pilgrimage to Masyaf\|pilgrimage]] to Masyaf. However, upon arrival, he discovered Masyaf controlled by the [[Templars]]. After learning about the Keys from the Templar [[Leandros]], Ezio set out to find them before the Templars did.

		It quickly became a race against time to recover five separate [[Keys of Altaïr\|keys]] hidden by the legendary Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], before members of the Templars could acquire them and open the library for themselves.

		==Constantinople==
		===Arrival in Constantinople===
		{{Quote\|Welcome to Konstantiniyye, Ezio. The crossroads of the world.\|Yusuf Tazim on the city of Constantinople.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
		During the journey from [[Rhodes]] to Constantinople, Ezio delved deep into the [[Niccolò Polo's journal\|journal]] of [[Niccolò Polo]]. As the ship sailed into the port of Constantinople, Ezio struck up a conversation with a [[Suleiman I\|young scholar]].

		Acquainting himself with the young man, Ezio then departed the ship, but not before noticing a [[Sofia Sartor\|young woman]] leave after him. Arriving at the docks of Constantinople, Ezio was met by the leader of the [[Ottoman Assassins]], [[Yusuf Tazim]]. Proceeding to take him on a short tour of the city, Yusuf explained more about Constantinople, and the Templar faction that inhabited it.
		As the two Assassins walked the streets, they were suddenly ambushed by a group of [[Byzantines\|Byzantine]] Templars. Dispatching their assailants quickly, the two men were attacked by another wave, however, a group [[Ottomans\|Ottoman]] guards swiftly intervened, engaging the Byzantines in combat, allowing the Assassins to escape. Then arriving at the Assassin Headquarters of Constantinople, Yusuf introduced Ezio to the rest of the Assassin guild, before commanding them to do a quick sweep of the area. Yusuf then advised Ezio to visit a blacksmith and upgrade his equipment.

		[[File:YusufEzioConstantinople.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio and Yusuf overlook Constantinople.]]
		Fitted with his new equipment, Ezio returned to the Headquarters. Shortly after, Yusuf asked Ezio where his [[hookblade]] was, and upon learning that Ezio had never used one, handed him a standard issue hookblade. The two Assassins then took to the rooftops, where Yusuf proceeded to teach Ezio how to use his hookblade. The duo then made their way to Galata Tower. Reaching the base of the tower, Yusuf then suggested that they attempt to scale it. Arriving at the top of the tower, the two Assassins marveled at the view, before each preforming a [[Leap of Faith]] off of it.

		Back at the bottom of the tower, Yusuf and Ezio were met by an Assassin, [[Kasim]], who informed them that the Templars had launched an attack on the Assassin Dens in the [[Grand Bazaar]], and in the [[Galata district]]. Hurrying to the locations, Ezio and Yusuf took to the rooftops again. Yusuf then taught Ezio how to move quickly and conveniently between rooftops with the help of the [[ziplines\|zipline]]. Spotting two Templar scouts along the way, Yusuf assassinated the first one with the help of the zipline, and left the second one for Ezio to deal with, after which they continued on their way. Approaching the Galata den, Yusuf then instructed Ezio to carry on to the Galata den, while he would make his way to the Grand Bazaar.

		[[File:EzioYusufWalk.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio and Yusuf walk together.]]
		Arriving at the Galata den, Ezio took command over the Assassins and defended the den against the Templar onslaught. After successfully defending the den, Ezio took a ferry across the [[Golden Horn]] to meet up with Yusuf. Arriving at the Grand Bazaar den, Ezio found Yusuf engaged in combat with a group of Templar soldiers. Aiding Yusuf, the two Assassins quickly dispatched their opposition. Yusuf then explained to Ezio that he was too late to save the den, but now they would take it back together.

		Continuing on towards the den, Ezio and Yusuf came across a troop of Templar soldiers in their way. Yusuf then proceeded to use a cherry bomb to distract the group, allowing the duo to pass through unnoticed. Encountering more Templar soldiers, this time Yusuf handed Ezio a cherry bomb. Ezio used it to distract the men, and once again, the two Assassins passed through unnoticed. Reaching the den, Yusuf signaled to his men, and they began the attack. Making their way to a rooftop close to the den, Yusuf told Ezio to use his "[[Eagle Vision\|special talent]]" to locate the Templar den captain. Doing so, Ezio located and assassinated the Templar captain, before scaling the den and lighting the signal fire atop it, signaling the Templar retreat.

		===Continuing the search===
		[[File:A-familiar-face-memory.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio meeting with Sofia Sartor.]]
		Following the recapturing of the Grand Bazaar den, Ezio was tasked with recruiting new potential Assassins to replace those that had perished in the den skirmish. After that, Ezio assisted a high ranking Assassin apprentice in tracking a Templar killer named [[Vali cel Tradat]]. Upon failing to eliminate him, Ezio sent the apprentice off to attend to a mission in Bursa. Returning to the Assassin den, Ezio was then taught the art of bomb crafting by Yusuf.

		After learning the art of bomb crafting, Ezio showed Yusuf the journal of Niccolò Polo. Telling him all he knew, Ezio then asked Yusuf as to where the Old Polo Trading Post was located. Yusuf sent him to the Grand Bazaar to meet with an associate, [[Piri Reis]]. Meeting with Piri, Ezio then secured the location of the Trading Post, and departed for it at once.

		Arriving at the Trading Post, Ezio discovered that it had long since been converted into a bookshop. Upon entering the shop, Ezio was greeted by the same woman that he had seen on the ship he had arrived on, Sofia Sartor. After a brief conversation, Ezio began to investigate the bookshop, using his eagle vision to uncover a secret passage. Bidding Sofia goodbye, Ezio then entered the passage.

		[[File:Cistern 13.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ezio retrieving the Key.]]
		Emerging from the passage, Ezio found himself in the [[Yerebatan Cistern]], which was teaming with Templar scouts. As he moved from room to room, Ezio discovered that the Templars had located another Masyaf Key. Eventually, Ezio made his way to the final chamber, where he used his eagle sense to uncover a secret door. Activating a switch, the door fell away to reveal the Masyaf Key. Taking the Key, Ezio then traveled back to the bookshop.

		Arriving back at the bookshop, Ezio showed Sofia the Masyaf Key, as well as a map he had taken from the Templars that showed the location of many rare and antique books hidden all around Constantinople by Niccolò Polo. Asking Sofia to aid in deciphering the map, to which she readily agreed, Ezio then left the shop and met up with Yusuf outside. After showing him the Masyaf Key, Ezio then traveled back to the Assassins Headquarters to relive the memories stored in the Key he had just obtained.

		==Race against the Templars==
		===Prince Sueiliman===
		{{Quote\|Suleiman. The Sultan's grandson, and governor of Kefe. And he's only seventeen.\|Yusuf Tazim introducing Sueliman to Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}
		[[File:Prince's banquet 17.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ezio introducing himself to Suleiman.]]
		After reliving the memories stored in the latest Key, Ezio then aided the Constantinople Assassins in some local affairs, including finally silencing the Templar killer, Vali cel Tradat, and strengthening the Assassins relations with the [[Romanies\|Romani guild]]. Following this, Ezio then met with Yusuf at the [[Hippodrome of Constantinople]]. Yusuf then revealed that the Byzantines were planning an attack on Tokapi Palace, to try and kill Prince Sueliman. Wanting to help, Ezio then traveled along with several Assassins to Tokapi Palace to acquire the minstrel disguises needed to infiltrate the Prince's banquet. Entering the banquet discreetly, Ezio mingled with the guests, while secretly using his eagle vision to identify and mark disguised attackers near Sueliman. Eventually, the Ottoman guards discovered the bodies of the attackers and a fight between the Byzantines and the Ottoman soldiers ensued. Protecting Sueliman from harm, Ezio then introduced himself to the Prince, who then asked him to meet him later.

		Meeting with Sueliman as promised, the young Prince confided his suspicions about the Janissary captain, [[Tarik Barleti]], to Ezio. Asking the Assassin to help him, Suleiman directed Ezio to a secret hatch in the tower, that would allow him to eavesdrop on a meeting between Tarik, Suleiman, and the soon to be Sultan, Prince Ahmet. Listening on the meeting, Ezio later confirmed to Sueliman that Tarik was acting somewhat suspicious. The Assassin then agreed to keep an eye out for the Janissary captain.

		===The third and fourth keys===
		Following the meeting with Sueliman, Ezio met Sofia at the docks. Sofia said that she had come there to receive a package, however the captain's papers were not in order. Promising Sofia that he would obtain the package, Ezio then stealthily infiltrated the docks and took Sofia's package, before returning to her store. Once there, Ezio gave Sofia the package, and in return, received the location of a new Polo book. Locating the book, Ezio then set off towards Galata tower, where he entered the structure through a secret passage. Traversing the caverns below the tower, Ezio finally located the third Masyaf key. Taking the key, Ezio returned to the Assassin's Headquarters, where he relived another pivotal memory in Altair's life.

		Following the finding of the third key, Ezio went to the Grand Bazaar to learn more about the Janissaries and their captain, Tarik Barletti. Speaking to a rug merchant, Ezio discovered that Tarik was somewhere in the Bazaar. Locating Tarik, Ezio then stealthily pursued him. Evading Tarik's Janissaries, Ezio overheard the captain saying that he was to meet some one named [[Manuel Palaiologos\|Manuel]] at the Arsenal. Hurrying to the Arsenal gates, Ezio saw Tarik talking with Manuel, just before the gates closed.

		{{Timeline}}

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	==Purging the Templars==		==Purging the Templars==
	===A Night to Remember===		===A Night to Remember===
	{{Dialogue2\|Ezio\|Antonio, I trust you know why I am here.\|Antonio\|I imagine to rid Venice of Marco Barbarigo?\|Ezio and Antonio discuss their plan.\|Assassin's Creed II}}		{{Dialogue2\|Ezio\|Antonio, I trust you know why I am here.\|Antonio\|I imagine to rid Venice of Marco Barbarigo?\|\|Ezio and Antonio discuss their plan.\|Assassin's Creed II}}
	In the year 1486, a year after Doge Mocenigo's death, Ezio made his way to Leonardo's workshop. Gleefully greeted by Leonardo after a long period of absence, the painter quickly asked him if he was the one responsible for the murder of Mocenigo. Denying the rumors, Ezio exclaimed that he had been trying to save the Doge, but concluded that the truth mattered little, for he had failed, and terrible consequences had resulted.		In the year 1486, a year after Doge Mocenigo's death, Ezio made his way to Leonardo's workshop. Gleefully greeted by Leonardo after a long period of absence, the painter quickly asked him if he was the one responsible for the murder of Mocenigo. Denying the rumors, Ezio exclaimed that he had been trying to save the Doge, but concluded that the truth mattered little, for he had failed, and terrible consequences had resulted.

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	[[File:DiD 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Antonio introducing Sister Teodora to Ezio.]]		[[File:DiD 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Antonio introducing Sister Teodora to Ezio.]]
	Returned to the brothel, he saw the courtesans mourning over the loss of one of their friends, as Teodora and Antonio looked on. While Teodora thanked Ezio, Antonio was exasperated, saying that everywhere he went, trouble would always follow. Ezio then asked Antonio if he knew why he was there, to which Antonio guessed that it was to rid Venice of Marco Barbarigo. Antonio then pointed out that the new Doge hardly ever left the Palazzo Ducale, making it extremely difficult to assassinate him.		Returned to the brothel, he saw the courtesans mourning over the loss of one of their friends, as Teodora and Antonio looked on. While Teodora thanked Ezio, Antonio was exasperated, saying that everywhere he went, trouble would always follow. Ezio then asked Antonio if he knew why he was there, to which Antonio guessed that it was to rid Venice of Marco Barbarigo. Antonio then pointed out that the new Doge hardly ever left the Palazzo Ducale, making it extremely difficult to assassinate him.

	Teodora then spoke, telling Ezio and Antonio that Marco would leave his palazzo that very night to throw the biggest party in all of Venice. She continued, stating that all exclusive guests were given a [[Golden Mask]] as a pass into the party. Before Antonio and Ezio could even think of forging one, Teodora warned them both that each mask was numbered. However, she told them that there was a way to obtain one fairly, by competing at the parlor games thrown annually within the district. She then escorted Antonio and Ezio to the Squero di San Trovaso, where the games were held.		Teodora then spoke, telling Ezio and Antonio that Marco would leave his palazzo that very night to throw the biggest party in all of Venice. She continued, stating that all exclusive guests were given a [[Golden Mask]] as a pass into the party. Before Antonio and Ezio could even think of forging one, Teodora warned them both that each mask was numbered. However, she told them that there was a way to obtain one fairly, by competing at the parlor games thrown annually within the district. She then escorted Antonio and Ezio to the Squero di San Trovaso, where the games were held.
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	[[File:CNP 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Dante Moro awarded with the Golden Mask.]]		[[File:CNP 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Dante Moro awarded with the Golden Mask.]]
	After the third game, the fourth and final game was held near the square, where contenders needed fight each other in hand-to-hand combat in order to win. Ezio, who fought every contender that stood in the arena, was soon faced by Barbarigo's personal bodyguard, Dante Moro. Although the man's size caused a disadvantage to Ezio, the Assassin proved otherwise, and defeated the brute fair and square. As Dante left the arena, bruised and battered, Silvio than had a word with the Games master and handed him a bag of florins. Silvio's guards were then allowed passage into the game, along with their daggers. Defeating each one of Silvio's thugs, Ezio was declared the winner of the final Carnevale game.		After the third game, the fourth and final game was held near the square, where contenders needed fight each other in hand-to-hand combat in order to win. Ezio, who fought every contender that stood in the arena, was soon faced by Barbarigo's personal bodyguard, Dante Moro. Although the man's size caused a disadvantage to Ezio, the Assassin proved otherwise, and defeated the brute fair and square. As Dante left the arena, bruised and battered, Silvio than had a word with the Games master and handed him a bag of florins. Silvio's guards were then allowed passage into the game, along with their daggers. Defeating each one of Silvio's thugs, Ezio was declared the winner of the final Carnevale game.

	Soon afterwards, Ezio took his place on-stage behind the speaker of the games, expecting to be declared the overall winner of the games. However, just as the winner's name was about to be announced, Silvio, who was watching from the sidelines, let out a fake cough, reminding the speaker of the deal they had made. The speaker then declared Dante Moro the winner of the games, much to the outrage of many of the citizens, and handed him the Golden Mask as his reward. Ezio, humiliated in front of the crowd, returned to the brothel in order to consult with Antonio and Teodora.		Soon afterwards, Ezio took his place on-stage behind the speaker of the games, expecting to be declared the overall winner of the games. However, just as the winner's name was about to be announced, Silvio, who was watching from the sidelines, let out a fake cough, reminding the speaker of the deal they had made. The speaker then declared Dante Moro the winner of the games, much to the outrage of many of the citizens, and handed him the Golden Mask as his reward. Ezio, humiliated in front of the crowd, returned to the brothel in order to consult with Antonio and Teodora.

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	===A Way in through the Skyline===		===A Way in through the Skyline===
	{{It's impossible! There's no way in or out for men. Only birds.\|Antonio expressing his frustration at not getting into the Ducale.\|Assassin's Creed II}}		{{Quote\|It's impossible! There's no way in or out for men. Only birds.\|Antonio expressing his frustration at not getting into the Ducale.\|Assassin's Creed II}}
	Meeting with Antonio, Ezio revealed what he had learned from the meeting. He told Antonio of the Templars' scheme to murder the Doge, and the two subsequently traveled to the Palazzo Ducale in order to find a way inside. Along the way, Antonio spoke of his past life, of his father being a cobbler, and his mother being a simple maid. He spoke of a noble's true evils and intentions, and that, in the end, it was the thieves, [[mercenaries]] and [[Courtesans\|prostitutes]] who were the real nobles of Venice.		Meeting with Antonio, Ezio revealed what he had learned from the meeting. He told Antonio of the Templars' scheme to murder the Doge, and the two subsequently traveled to the Palazzo Ducale in order to find a way inside. Along the way, Antonio spoke of his past life, of his father being a cobbler, and his mother being a simple maid. He spoke of a noble's true evils and intentions, and that, in the end, it was the thieves, [[mercenaries]] and [[Courtesans\|prostitutes]] who were the real nobles of Venice.

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	===Man from Monaco===		===Man from Monaco===
	{{Quote\|You're too late. The Doge is dead.\|Carlo, succeeding in his attempt to poison Mocenigo.\|Assassin's Creed II}}		{{Quote\|You're too late. The Doge is dead.\|Carlo, succeeding in his attempt to poison Mocenigo.\|Assassin's Creed II}}
			[[File:IF_4.png\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ezio flying towards Palazzo Ducale]]
	After the guards around the city had been disposed of, Antonio and his men managed to set up the fireplaces all over Venice. Meeting up with Leonardo and Antonio at the tower where the machine was set up, Ezio prepared to take flight once more. Leonardo bade Ezio good luck, as Antonio warned him of the very short time they had left. With this in mind, Ezio took hold of the machine, and jumped off of the tower. Archers, who saw the machine from afar, quickly tried to shoot down the "flying demon," but to no avail, as Ezio glided through the skyline, evading the guards' fiery bolts.		After the guards around the city had been disposed of, Antonio and his men managed to set up the fireplaces all over Venice. Meeting up with Leonardo and Antonio at the tower where the machine was set up, Ezio prepared to take flight once more. Leonardo bade Ezio good luck, as Antonio warned him of the very short time they had left. With this in mind, Ezio took hold of the machine, and jumped off of the tower. Archers, who saw the machine from afar, quickly tried to shoot down the "flying demon," but to no avail, as Ezio glided through the skyline, evading the guards' fiery bolts.

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	Ezio, who had quietly made his way to the Doge's quarters, jumped through an open window and warned the Doge not to drink from the cup he was holding. The Assassin's work, however, had gone in vain, as Carlo immediately stated that he was too late. Fleeing from the scene, Carlo ran into the courtyard, shouting that the Doge had been killed. Quickly pursing the councilman, Ezio caught up to him, and ended his life.		Ezio, who had quietly made his way to the Doge's quarters, jumped through an open window and warned the Doge not to drink from the cup he was holding. The Assassin's work, however, had gone in vain, as Carlo immediately stated that he was too late. Fleeing from the scene, Carlo ran into the courtyard, shouting that the Doge had been killed. Quickly pursing the councilman, Ezio caught up to him, and ended his life.
			[[File:IF 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|[[Giovanni Mocenigo]], delusional from the poison.]]
	As he died, Carlo remarked that both he and the Assassin were the same, considering death as the best way to solve their problems. Ezio remarked that it is not his wish for his targets to die, and that he made sacrifices for the betterment of the people. He then gave his final words to Carlo, and took a Codex page from his body.		As he died, Carlo remarked that both he and the Assassin were the same, considering death as the best way to solve their problems. Ezio remarked that it is not his wish for his targets to die, and that he made sacrifices for the betterment of the people. He then gave his final words to Carlo, and took a Codex page from his body.

	~~[[File:IF 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|[[Giovanni Mocenigo]], delusional from the poison.]]~~
	Mocenigo, delusional from the poison coursing through him, screamed out his final words, and accused Ezio of killing him instead of Carlo. After this, the guards closed in on Ezio, but he swiftly managed to escape before they could capture him, and left the San Marco district.		Mocenigo, delusional from the poison coursing through him, screamed out his final words, and accused Ezio of killing him instead of Carlo. After this, the guards closed in on Ezio, but he swiftly managed to escape before they could capture him, and left the San Marco district.


	==Purging the Templars==		==Purging the Templars==

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	{{quote\|About goddamned time! I don't know if I should kiss you or slap you! Maybe both, just to be safe...\|[[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]], after being rescued by Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed II}}		{{quote\|About goddamned time! I don't know if I should kiss you or slap you! Maybe both, just to be safe...\|[[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]], after being rescued by Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed II}}

	~~Two years later in 1488~~, Ezio, who was at the Rialto Bridge, received a message from one of Antonio's men to meet him at the Palazzo della Seta. Agreeing to this, Ezio left the district and met up with Antonio. There, he was introduced to [[Agostino Barbarigo]], the next Doge of Venice, and also the younger brother of Marco. Ezio gave his condolences for Agostino's loss, however the man simply dismissed it, stating that his relatives had been corrupted by the Borgia's influence, a mistake he had no intention of repeating. Ending their conversation, Antonio told Ezio to come with him and Agostino, for they had much to discuss.		Soon after he had killed Marco, Ezio, who was at the Rialto Bridge, received a message from one of Antonio's men to meet him at the Palazzo della Seta. Agreeing to this, Ezio left the district and met up with Antonio. There, he was introduced to [[Agostino Barbarigo]], the next Doge of Venice, and also the younger brother of Marco. Ezio gave his condolences for Agostino's loss, however the man simply dismissed it, stating that his relatives had been corrupted by the Borgia's influence, a mistake he had no intention of repeating. Ending their conversation, Antonio told Ezio to come with him and Agostino, for they had much to discuss.

	[[File:Unplesant Events.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio, Antonio and Agostino discussing Silvio's location.]]		[[File:Unplesant Events.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio, Antonio and Agostino discussing Silvio's location.]]
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	===Besieging L'Arsenale===		===Besieging L'Arsenale===

	Upon returning home, Bartolomeo saw the mess the guards had made, and began to worry about someone named "Bianca." After locating Bianca, who was actually just ~~Bartolomeo's~~ sword, Bartolomeo asked why Ezio had come to him. Ezio explained his story, telling him that a mutual friend had claimed that Bartolomeo was a man who could help him with his business with Silvio Barbarigo. Bartolomeo gladly obliged, and told Ezio that he would begin the preparations. As he did so, Bartolomeo asked Ezio to free his men that were being held captive by Silvio's, for he could not leave them behind with good conscience. Ezio agreed to his terms, and proceeded to rescue the mercenaries.		Upon returning home, Bartolomeo saw the mess the guards had made, and began to worry about someone named "Bianca." After locating Bianca, who was actually just his claymore sword, Bartolomeo asked why Ezio had come to him. Ezio explained his story, telling him that a mutual friend had claimed that Bartolomeo was a man who could help him with his business with Silvio Barbarigo. Bartolomeo gladly obliged, and told Ezio that he would begin the preparations. As he did so, Bartolomeo asked Ezio to free his men that were being held captive by Silvio's, for he could not leave them behind with good conscience. Ezio agreed to his terms, and proceeded to rescue the mercenaries.

	[[File:Leave no Man 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Bartolomeo introducing Bianca to Ezio.]]		[[File:Leave no Man 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Bartolomeo introducing Bianca to Ezio.]]
	After rescuing Bartolomeo's men, Ezio returned to discover that the condottiero had devised a plan. Bartolomeo told Ezio to plant his men across the ~~district~~ where the Venetian guards were stationed, so that ~~after setting off a signal~~, the ~~men could cause mayhem across~~ the ~~district simultaneously,~~ and lure Silvio's men out of L'Arsenale. After this, Ezio began the first half of the plan, and stationed the mercenaries throughout the district.		After rescuing Bartolomeo's men, Ezio returned to discover that the condottiero had devised a plan. Bartolomeo told Ezio to plant his men across the area where the Venetian guards were stationed, so that when signaled to, the mercenaries would engage the guards in combat and lure Silvio's men out of L'Arsenale. After this, Ezio began the first half of the plan, and stationed the mercenaries throughout the district.

	~~As he made his way back~~ to Bartolomeo's home after setting up the attack, Ezio was handed a small firework. Bartolomeo instructed Ezio to climb the tallest tower on the district, and set off the firework there to signal the men to launch their attack. ~~After doing so~~, ~~from afar he saw~~ the ~~Castello district in chaos~~, ~~with~~ the ~~mercenaries and guards in combat~~. ~~As he looked~~ on, ~~however, he~~ saw Bartolomeo in ~~need of help against~~ Dante Moro. Making his way down the tower, Ezio ~~assisted~~ Bartolomeo in ~~handling~~ Dante~~, who, upon realizing~~ that ~~the situation was beyond his control~~, fled ~~the scene and made his way back to the gates of L'Arsenale~~.		Returning to Bartolomeo's home after setting up the attack, Ezio was handed a small firework. Bartolomeo instructed Ezio to climb the tallest tower on the district, and set off the firework there to signal the men to launch their attack. Climbing to the indicated viewpoint, Ezio set off the firework, instigating the attack. From on top of the tower, Ezio witnessed the district thrown into mayhem. He also saw that Bartolomeo was engaged in combat with Dante Moro. Making his way down from the tower, Ezio came to the aid of Bartolomeo and succeeded in fending of Dante. Realizing that he could not win, Dante fled.

	Ezio pursued him, and fought against Dante and Silvio's guards; all the while hearing Silvio taunt and insult Ezio's allies and family from atop the walls of L'Arsenale. However, as his guards fell, Silvio foolishly opened the gates to let Dante escape inside, shouting that their ship was about to leave without them~~. This was Ezio's chance to assassinate the two~~. With Bartolomeo handling the remainder of the soldiers, Ezio chased after the two Templars, and successfully assassinated them both.		Ezio pursued him, and fought against Dante and Silvio's guards; all the while hearing Silvio taunt and insult Ezio's allies and family from atop the walls of L'Arsenale. However, as his guards fell, Silvio foolishly opened the gates to let Dante escape inside, shouting that their ship was about to leave without them. With Bartolomeo handling the remainder of the soldiers, Ezio chased after the two Templars, and successfully assassinated them both.

	[[File:Two birds 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio and Bartolomeo, after the deaths of Silvio and Dante.]]		[[File:Two birds 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio and Bartolomeo, after the deaths of Silvio and Dante.]]
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	{{quote\|These last two Codex pages, I was studying the copies... I don't know why I never saw it before! But when put together, I realize the markings on the back, clarify into words. Here: 'The Prophet... will appear... when the second piece is brought to the floating city.'\|Leonardo, telling Ezio what he had found within the Codex.\|Assassin's Creed II}}		{{quote\|These last two Codex pages, I was studying the copies... I don't know why I never saw it before! But when put together, I realize the markings on the back, clarify into words. Here: 'The Prophet... will appear... when the second piece is brought to the floating city.'\|Leonardo, telling Ezio what he had found within the Codex.\|Assassin's Creed II}}

	By the year 1488, Ezio had grown restless. On his birthday of that year, Ezio sat brooding on a bench by the harbor, where he was approached by Rosa. The thief greeted Ezio, and asked him of his problems, to which he only replied that it was his birthday. Rosa, after wishing her old friend a happy birthday, asked why was he was so glum. Ezio recalled his life as an Assassin, and told her that his journey so far had ~~proven~~ nothing to him, stating that even after ten years, he was no closer to the reason behind the [[Auditore Execution\|murder of his family]]. Rosa tried to raise his spirits by telling him that his actions had made things better for the people of Venice.		By the year 1488, Ezio had grown restless. On his birthday of that year, Ezio sat brooding on a bench by the harbor, where he was approached by Rosa. The thief greeted Ezio, and asked him of his problems, to which he only replied that it was his birthday. Rosa, after wishing her old friend a happy birthday, asked why was he was so glum. Ezio recalled his life as an Assassin, and told her that his journey so far had yielded nothing to him, stating that even after ten years, he was no closer to the reason behind the [[Auditore Execution\|murder of his family]]. Rosa tried to raise his spirits by telling him that his actions had made things better for the people of Venice.

	[[File:He who waits 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio and Rosa, during Ezio's birthday.]]		[[File:He who waits 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio and Rosa, during Ezio's birthday.]]
	Thinking of another way to cheer her friend up, Rosa presented Ezio with a birthday gift: the Shipping Manifest of L'Arsenale from the day the boat to Cyprus had left. Ezio, ecstatic, tried to take the manifest, but Rosa teasingly kept the book out of ~~Ezio~~'s reach, right before telling him of the boat~~'s return, which~~ was due tomorrow. Just as the two were playing around, Leonardo arrived, and told Ezio that he had something important to discuss with him. Handing Ezio the shipping manifest, Rosa left the two alone, as Leonardo and Ezio took a walk to discuss what Leonardo had learned.		Thinking of another way to cheer her friend up, Rosa presented Ezio with a birthday gift: the Shipping Manifest of L'Arsenale from the day the boat to Cyprus had left. Ezio, ecstatic, tried to take the manifest, but Rosa teasingly kept the book out of the Assassin's reach, right before telling him that the boat was due to return tomorrow. Just as the two were playing around, Leonardo arrived, and told Ezio that he had something important to discuss with him. Handing Ezio the shipping manifest, Rosa left the two alone, as Leonardo and Ezio took a walk to discuss what Leonardo had learned.

	Leonardo explained to Ezio that the last two Codex pages, after putting them together, had markings that clarified into words and revealed a message: ''"The Prophet will appear when the second piece is brought to the floating city."'' After hearing this, Ezio recalled the two [[Pieces of Eden]] that been previously mentioned to him, and explained to his friend that [[Mario Auditore\|his uncle]] had once told him of a prophecy hidden within the Codex, which led to an [[Vatican Vault\|ancient vault]] that contained a powerful entity. Leonardo was astounded by the possibility, but was worried by the fact that some of the pages were taken from the [[House of Barbarigo\|Barbarigo]] and their cohorts, meaning that the enemy likely knew of the prophecy as well.		Leonardo explained to Ezio that the last two Codex pages, after putting them together, had markings that clarified into words and revealed a message: ''"The Prophet will appear when the second piece is brought to the floating city."'' After hearing this, Ezio recalled the two [[Pieces of Eden]] that been previously mentioned to him, and explained to his friend that [[Mario Auditore\|his uncle]] had once told him of a prophecy hidden within the Codex, which led to an [[Vatican Vault\|ancient vault]] that contained a powerful entity. Leonardo was astounded by the possibility, but was worried by the fact that some of the pages were taken from the [[House of Barbarigo\|Barbarigo]] and their cohorts, meaning that the enemy likely knew of the prophecy as well.

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	Ezio, after arming himself with the new weapon, tested the firearm's capabilities, and was left in awe. As Ezio thanked Leonardo, the painter assumed that Ezio's return was not just to play with new weapons, and guessed that it was due to the new Doge, Marco Barbarigo, who was also secretly a Templar. Leonardo advised him to meet with Antonio, whom he had seen frequently at the home of a mutual friend in the [[Dorsoduro district]]. There, he told him to ask for [[Teodora Contanto\|Sister Teodora]]. After receiving a mask to cover his face, Ezio left the workshop and quickly made his way to the indicated district.		Ezio, after arming himself with the new weapon, tested the firearm's capabilities, and was left in awe. As Ezio thanked Leonardo, the painter assumed that Ezio's return was not just to play with new weapons, and guessed that it was due to the new Doge, Marco Barbarigo, who was also secretly a Templar. Leonardo advised him to meet with Antonio, whom he had seen frequently at the home of a mutual friend in the [[Dorsoduro district]]. There, he told him to ask for [[Teodora Contanto\|Sister Teodora]]. After receiving a mask to cover his face, Ezio left the workshop and quickly made his way to the indicated district.

	Ezio managed to locate the building, which turned out to be a brothel, and entered it. Locating Antonio in the company of two women, Ezio asked to speak with him. Joyful at Ezio's arrival, Antonio proceeded to introduce him to the brothel's owner, Sister ~~Theodora~~. Just then, a customer at the brothel killed a courtesan and ran away with her money. Asking him to prove his talent, Theodora asked Ezio to chase down the murderer, which he successfully did.		Ezio managed to locate the building, which turned out to be a brothel, and entered it. Locating Antonio in the company of two women, Ezio asked to speak with him. Joyful at Ezio's arrival, Antonio proceeded to introduce him to the brothel's owner, Sister Teodora. Just then, a customer at the brothel killed a courtesan and ran away with her money. Asking him to prove his talent, Theodora asked Ezio to chase down the murderer, which he successfully did.

	[[File:DiD 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Antonio introducing Sister Teodora to Ezio.]]		[[File:DiD 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Antonio introducing Sister Teodora to Ezio.]]
	Returned to the brothel, he saw the courtesans mourning over the loss of one of their friends, as Teodora and Antonio looked on. While Teodora thanked Ezio, Antonio ~~reprimanded him~~, saying that everywhere he went, trouble would always follow. Ezio then asked Antonio if he knew why he was there, to which Antonio guessed that it was to rid Venice of Marco Barbarigo. Antonio then pointed out that the new Doge hardly ever left the Palazzo Ducale, making it extremely difficult to assassinate him.		Returned to the brothel, he saw the courtesans mourning over the loss of one of their friends, as Teodora and Antonio looked on. While Teodora thanked Ezio, Antonio was exasperated, saying that everywhere he went, trouble would always follow. Ezio then asked Antonio if he knew why he was there, to which Antonio guessed that it was to rid Venice of Marco Barbarigo. Antonio then pointed out that the new Doge hardly ever left the Palazzo Ducale, making it extremely difficult to assassinate him.

	Teodora then spoke, telling Ezio and Antonio that Marco would leave his palazzo that very night to throw the biggest party in all of Venice. She continued, stating that all exclusive guests were given a [[Golden Mask]] as a pass into the party. Before Antonio and Ezio could even think of forging one, Teodora warned them both that each mask was numbered. However, she told them that there was a way to obtain one fairly, by competing at the parlor games thrown annually within the district. She then escorted Antonio and Ezio to the Squero di San Trovaso, where the games were held.		Teodora then spoke, telling Ezio and Antonio that Marco would leave his palazzo that very night to throw the biggest party in all of Venice. She continued, stating that all exclusive guests were given a [[Golden Mask]] as a pass into the party. Before Antonio and Ezio could even think of forging one, Teodora warned them both that each mask was numbered. However, she told them that there was a way to obtain one fairly, by competing at the parlor games thrown annually within the district. She then escorted Antonio and Ezio to the Squero di San Trovaso, where the games were held.
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	[[File:HaB 5.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Dante Moro arriving at the party to search for Ezio.]]		[[File:HaB 5.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Dante Moro arriving at the party to search for Ezio.]]
	Contemplating on his failure, Ezio frustratedly paced back and forth as Teodora tried to reassure him. As they conversed, one of Teodora's courtesans came to inform them that Dante was on his way to the party. After learning this, Ezio quickly told the others that he would go meet with Dante, and take the Golden Mask back by killing him. Antonio argued with him, ~~telling him~~ that if he killed the bodyguard, Marco would surely cancel the party out of fear, and their efforts would be wasted once again. He then instructed Ezio to steal the mask instead. Teodora continued further, saying that Ezio should use her girls to distract Dante. Obliging, Ezio immediately left the brothel to pursue Dante Moro.		Contemplating on his failure, Ezio frustratedly paced back and forth as Teodora tried to reassure him. As they conversed, one of Teodora's courtesans came to inform them that Dante was on his way to the party. After learning this, Ezio quickly told the others that he would go meet with Dante, and take the Golden Mask back by killing him. Antonio argued with him, saying that if he killed the bodyguard, Marco would surely cancel the party out of fear, and their efforts would be wasted once again. He then instructed Ezio to quietly steal the mask instead. Teodora continued further, saying that Ezio should use her girls to distract Dante. Obliging, Ezio immediately left the brothel to pursue Dante Moro.

	Ezio caught up with Dante, and sent the courtesans to hold his attention. Seeing an opportunity, Ezio stole the mask as Dante was busying himself with the courtesans, and quickly left the area. Arriving at the party, Ezio switched his current mask with the golden one, and entered. Inside, he was greeted by Teodora, who informed him of Marco's location. The Doge was evidently making his way to the party by boat, and would arrive shortly. As Ezio waited, however, Dante arrived with several guards in tow, and ordered them to search the area for Ezio.		Ezio caught up with Dante, and sent the courtesans to hold his attention. Seeing an opportunity, Ezio stole the mask as Dante was busying himself with the courtesans, and quickly left the area. Arriving at the party, Ezio switched his current mask with the golden one, and entered unnoticed. Inside, he was greeted by Teodora, who informed him of Marco's location. The Doge was evidently making his way to the party by boat, and would arrive shortly. As Ezio waited, however, Dante arrived with several guards in tow, and ordered them to search the area for Ezio.

	As he hid himself from the guards, Ezio witnessed Marco's arrival. As Marco gave his speech from the safety of his ship, and as the guards continued to search for the Assassin, Ezio contemplated on what to do next. ~~Teodora reprimanded him on the ideas~~ he ~~posed, of swimming out~~ to the ~~boat,~~ and ~~attacking~~ the Doge directly. Just as they were debating on how best to approach, fireworks ignited the night sky. Gaining an idea from the loud noises, Teodora told Ezio to use his pistol, as the fireworks ~~were there to~~ mask its ~~noise~~. Quickly, Ezio pointed his new weapon at the Doge, and fired one shot from it. ~~Landing a direct hit~~, Marco Barbarigo was no more, and Ezio ~~was~~ successful in his ~~mission~~.		As he hid himself from the guards, Ezio witnessed Marco's arrival. As Marco gave his speech from the safety of his ship, and as the guards continued to search for the Assassin, Ezio contemplated on what to do next. Saying that he would swim to the ship and assault the Doge directly, he was quickly reprimanded by Teodora who pointed out that he would be spotted right away. Just as they were debating on how best to approach, fireworks ignited the night sky. Gaining an idea from the loud noises, Teodora told Ezio to use his pistol, as the fireworks would mask its report. Quickly, Ezio pointed his new weapon at the Doge, and fired one shot from it. Crumpling to the floor of his ship, Marco Barbarigo was no more, and Ezio proved successful in his objective.

	[[File:HaB 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio, greeted by the courtesans upon returning to the brothel.]]		[[File:HaB 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio, greeted by the courtesans upon returning to the brothel.]]
	However, the fireworks weren't enough to silence the noise of his ~~new toy~~, as the guards quickly caught sight of Ezio from afar. The Assassin hurriedly escaped the area, slipping past the guards and the civilians, and making his way back to the brothel.		However, the fireworks weren't enough to silence the noise of his pistol, as the guards quickly caught sight of Ezio from afar. The Assassin hurriedly escaped the area, slipping past the guards and the civilians, and making his way back to the brothel.

	There, Ezio was greeted by the applause and praise of the courtesans as they surrounded their hero. With Antonio ~~giving~~ Ezio ~~credit for his work~~, Teodora ~~told Ezio that, with all the work~~ he ~~had done that night, he deserved some "comfort and succor~~.~~" Ezio~~ then ~~told her that, with his body in so much pain, he may need a great deal of "comforting." Understanding Ezio's qualms, Teodora~~ ordered ~~the~~ girls ~~present~~ to accompany him.		There, Ezio was greeted by the applause and praise of the courtesans as they surrounded their hero. With Antonio heavily praising Ezio, Teodora advised he rest his weary limbs. She then ordered some girls to accompany him.

	With courtesans escorting him further into the brothel, Ezio rested, forgetting any troubles he had encountered, and sleeping through the night with the women to keep him company.		With courtesans escorting him further into the brothel, Ezio rested, forgetting any troubles he had encountered, and sleeping through the night with the women to keep him company.
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	{{quote\|About goddamned time! I don't know if I should kiss you or slap you! Maybe both, just to be safe...\|[[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]], after being rescued by Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed II}}		{{quote\|About goddamned time! I don't know if I should kiss you or slap you! Maybe both, just to be safe...\|[[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]], after being rescued by Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed II}}

	~~Some time after his business with Marco Barbarigo, that same year~~, Ezio, who was at the Rialto Bridge, received a message from one of Antonio's men to meet him at the Palazzo della Seta. Agreeing to this, Ezio left the district and met up with Antonio. There, he was introduced to [[Agostino Barbarigo]], the next Doge of Venice, and also the younger brother of Marco. Ezio gave his condolences to Agostino's loss, ~~but~~ the ~~future Doge denied~~ it, stating that his relatives had been corrupted by the Borgia's influence, a mistake he had no intention of repeating. Ending their conversation, Antonio told Ezio to come with him and Agostino, for they had much to discuss.		Two years later in 1488, Ezio, who was at the Rialto Bridge, received a message from one of Antonio's men to meet him at the Palazzo della Seta. Agreeing to this, Ezio left the district and met up with Antonio. There, he was introduced to [[Agostino Barbarigo]], the next Doge of Venice, and also the younger brother of Marco. Ezio gave his condolences for Agostino's loss, however the man simply dismissed it, stating that his relatives had been corrupted by the Borgia's influence, a mistake he had no intention of repeating. Ending their conversation, Antonio told Ezio to come with him and Agostino, for they had much to discuss.

	[[File:Unplesant Events.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio, Antonio and Agostino discussing Silvio's location.]]		[[File:Unplesant Events.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio, Antonio and Agostino discussing Silvio's location.]]
	Making themselves comfortable in a room of the palazzo, Antonio told Ezio that he and his men had located Silvio Barbarigo, who had fled to [[L'Arsenale di Venezia]]~~. Agostino commented on the subject, saying that Silvio had occupied L'Arsenale,~~ and ~~had~~ filled it with his own mercenaries ~~and personal militia~~. Ezio asked if Agostino, as Doge, could command them to stand down, but he told him that he could not, as the council had not yet confirmed his ascension. Agostino also added that, because of Silvio's actions, the conditions for his election could get worse for him.		Making themselves comfortable in a room of the palazzo, Antonio told Ezio that he and his men had located Silvio Barbarigo, who had fled to [[L'Arsenale di Venezia]] and filled it with an army of his own mercenaries. Ezio asked if Agostino, as Doge, could command them to stand down, but he told him that he could not, as the council had not yet confirmed his ascension. Agostino also added that, because of Silvio's actions, the conditions for his election could get worse for him.

	Ezio thus thought of an alternative action to take, stating that he needed to raise his own army to combat Silvio's. Antonio, figuring as much, told Ezio to head for the [[Castello district]] of Venice, and search for [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]] and his men, none of whom held Silvio in high regard. After this, Ezio quickly left the palazzo and made his way to the district.		Ezio thus thought of an alternative action to take, stating that he needed to raise his own army to combat Silvio's. Antonio, figuring as much, told Ezio to head for the [[Castello district]] of Venice, and search for [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]] and his men, none of whom held Silvio in high regard. After this, Ezio quickly left the palazzo and made his way to the district.

	[[File:CF 2.png\|250px\|thumb\|Ezio rescuing Bartolomeo.]]		[[File:CF 2.png\|250px\|thumb\|Ezio rescuing Bartolomeo.]]
	As he progressed through it, he heard a faint cry for help coming from the rooftops. Making his way to the source, ~~Ezio~~ discovered a severely injured mercenary on the balcony of a small building. ~~Ezio asked~~ what had happened, ~~to which~~ the ~~injured man replied~~ that Silvio ~~and his men~~ had ~~instigated an attack,~~ and had ~~captured~~ Bartolomeo~~, who was now being held captive somewhere in~~ the district. ~~This was to be the last thing~~ the mercenary ~~would ever say, and~~ the man ~~drew~~ his last ~~breath~~ before ~~Ezio. Closing the eyes of~~ the mercenary~~, Ezio left the area and immediately scoured the district for Bartolomeo~~.		As he progressed through the area, Ezio heard a faint cry for help coming from the rooftops. Making his way to the source, the Assassin discovered a severely injured mercenary on the balcony of a small building. Inquiring as to what had happened, the mercenary told Ezio that Silvio's thugs had attacked them and that they had taken Bartolomeo deeper into the district. Having told Ezio all he had known, the mercenary fell still. Ezio gave the man his last rites, before commencing his search for the mercenary leader.

	After a brief period of searching, Ezio found Bartolomeo, who was shouting insults to the guards that held him captive, remarking that their acts were only proof of their cowardice. After dealing with the guards, Ezio came to Bartolomeo's rescue, and unlocked his cage. After a brief conversation, they were attacked by guards, but the two easily dispatched them. After this, the two made their way back to Bartolomeo's home.		After a brief period of searching, Ezio found Bartolomeo, who was shouting insults to the guards that held him captive, remarking that their acts were only proof of their cowardice. After dealing with the guards, Ezio came to Bartolomeo's rescue, and unlocked his cage. After a brief conversation, they were attacked by guards, but the two easily dispatched them. After this, the two made their way back to Bartolomeo's home, fighting off any enemies that crossed their path.

	===Besieging L'Arsenale===		===Besieging L'Arsenale===
	{{dialogue2\|Bartolomeo\|So, I know your name, but not why you're here.\|Ezio\|I have... business with Silvio Barbarigo. I was told you could help.\|Ah! It would be my honor!\|Bartolomeo and Ezio.\|Assassin's Creed II}}

	Upon returning home, Bartolomeo saw the mess the guards had made, and began to worry about someone named "Bianca." After locating Bianca (who was ~~revealed to be a claymore~~ sword), Bartolomeo asked why Ezio had come to him. Ezio explained his story, telling him that a mutual friend had claimed that Bartolomeo was a man who could help him with his business with Silvio Barbarigo. Bartolomeo gladly obliged, and told Ezio that he would begin the preparations. As he did so, Bartolomeo asked Ezio to free his men that were being held captive by Silvio's, for he could not leave them behind with good conscience. Ezio agreed to his terms, and proceeded to rescue the mercenaries.		Upon returning home, Bartolomeo saw the mess the guards had made, and began to worry about someone named "Bianca." After locating Bianca, who was actually just Bartolomeo's sword, Bartolomeo asked why Ezio had come to him. Ezio explained his story, telling him that a mutual friend had claimed that Bartolomeo was a man who could help him with his business with Silvio Barbarigo. Bartolomeo gladly obliged, and told Ezio that he would begin the preparations. As he did so, Bartolomeo asked Ezio to free his men that were being held captive by Silvio's, for he could not leave them behind with good conscience. Ezio agreed to his terms, and proceeded to rescue the mercenaries.

	[[File:Leave no Man 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Bartolomeo introducing Bianca to Ezio.]]		[[File:Leave no Man 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Bartolomeo introducing Bianca to Ezio.]]

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	After hunting down the last of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy\|Pazzi conspirators]], Ezio returned to [[Florence]]. From a letter he had taken from [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]], Ezio realized that the Templars presence stemmed all the way to Venice. After a brief meeting with [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], Ezio went to see his old friend [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]]. Upon arriving at his [[Bottega di Leonardo\|workshop]], Ezio was told that the painter had left for Venice as well. Seeing this as an opportunity to catch up with his friend, Ezio too left for Venice.		After hunting down the last of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy\|Pazzi conspirators]], Ezio returned to [[Florence]]. From a letter he had taken from [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]], Ezio realized that the Templars presence stemmed all the way to Venice. After a brief meeting with [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], Ezio went to see his old friend [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]]. Upon arriving at his [[Bottega di Leonardo\|workshop]], Ezio was told that the painter had left for Venice as well. Seeing this as an opportunity to catch up with his friend, Ezio too left for Venice.

	Ezio made his way to the [[Apennine Mountains]], he managed to catch up with Leonardo, who was having trouble with his [[Wagon\|carriage]]. Ezio helped him by lifting the carriage as Leonardo fixed the wheel, and as he did, he noticed a [[Flying Machine\|strange contraption]] made of wood stored within it. When he asked Leonardo about it, the inventor revealed that it was a device that could make a man fly. Laughingly dismissing the subject, Ezio climbed aboard the carriage along with Leonardo, and they made their way to Venice.		Ezio made his way to the [[Apennine Mountains]], where he managed to catch up with Leonardo, who was having trouble with his [[Wagon\|carriage]]. Ezio helped him by lifting the carriage as Leonardo fixed the wheel, and as he did, he noticed a [[Flying Machine\|strange contraption]] made of wood stored within it. When he asked Leonardo about it, the inventor revealed that it was a device that could make a man fly. Laughingly dismissing the subject, Ezio climbed aboard the carriage along with Leonardo, and they made their way to Venice.

	[[File:RH 1 v.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio meeting Leonardo in the Apennine Mountains.]]		[[File:RH 1 v.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio meeting Leonardo in the Apennine Mountains.]]
	As they traveled, Leonardo began to inform Ezio of the various wonders of Venice. However, a little while into their journey, the duo were attacked by [[Rodrigo Borgia]]'s men. As ~~they~~ tried to get onto the carriage, Ezio maneuvered the vehicle in order to knock ~~the attackers~~ off.		As they traveled, Leonardo began to inform Ezio of the various wonders of Venice. However, a little while into their journey, the duo were attacked by [[Rodrigo Borgia]]'s men. As the assailants tried to get onto the carriage, Ezio maneuvered the vehicle in order to knock them off.

	As he continued to make his way out of the countryside, soldiers that were stationed farther ahead attempted to stop Ezio's progress by burning down a wooden bridge, which was the only means of crossing a large chasm. However, this wasn't enough to hinder him, as he managed to make it over the burning bridge unscathed. Continuing onward as the soldiers tried to further damage the vessel, Ezio asked Leonardo to go on without him, before telling him that he would catch up.		As he continued to make his way out of the countryside, soldiers that were stationed farther ahead attempted to stop Ezio's progress by burning down a wooden bridge, which was the only means of crossing a large chasm. However, this wasn't enough to hinder him, as he managed to make it over the burning bridge unscathed. Continuing onward as the soldiers tried to further damage the vessel, Ezio asked Leonardo to go on without him, before telling him that he would catch up.
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	[[File:EzioRosaRescue.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Ezio clears the way for Ugo and Rosa.]]		[[File:EzioRosaRescue.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Ezio clears the way for Ugo and Rosa.]]
	As he carried Rosa to the edge of the canal, he found Rosa's comrade [[Ugo]] awaiting her with a gondola in tow. Ezio left her with her friends so they could bring her to safety; however, upon ~~learning~~ that there were guards stationed by the canal, he took it upon himself to deal with the soldiers in order to protect the gondola.		As he carried Rosa to the edge of the canal, he found Rosa's comrade [[Ugo]] awaiting her with a gondola in tow. Ezio left her with her friends so they could bring her to safety; however, upon noticing that there were guards stationed by the canal, he took it upon himself to deal with the soldiers in order to protect the gondola.

	Ezio succeeded in protecting the gondola and they made it safely back to the Venetian Thieves Guild. After docking the gondola, Ugo attempted to lift Rosa up, but only caused more pain to her. Instead, Ezio lifted Rosa up while Ugo ran ahead to call [[Antonio de Magianis]].		Ezio succeeded in protecting the gondola and they made it safely back to the Venetian Thieves Guild. After docking the gondola, Ugo attempted to lift Rosa up, but only caused more pain to her. Instead, Ezio lifted Rosa up while Ugo ran ahead to call [[Antonio de Magianis]].
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	Ezio, after arming himself with the new weapon, tested the firearm's capabilities, and was left in awe. As Ezio thanked Leonardo, the painter assumed that Ezio's return was not just to play with new weapons, and guessed that it was due to the new Doge, Marco Barbarigo, who was also secretly a Templar. Leonardo advised him to meet with Antonio, whom he had seen frequently at the home of a mutual friend in the [[Dorsoduro district]]. There, he told him to ask for [[Teodora Contanto\|Sister Teodora]]. After receiving a mask to cover his face, Ezio left the workshop and quickly made his way to the indicated district.		Ezio, after arming himself with the new weapon, tested the firearm's capabilities, and was left in awe. As Ezio thanked Leonardo, the painter assumed that Ezio's return was not just to play with new weapons, and guessed that it was due to the new Doge, Marco Barbarigo, who was also secretly a Templar. Leonardo advised him to meet with Antonio, whom he had seen frequently at the home of a mutual friend in the [[Dorsoduro district]]. There, he told him to ask for [[Teodora Contanto\|Sister Teodora]]. After receiving a mask to cover his face, Ezio left the workshop and quickly made his way to the indicated district.

	Ezio managed to locate the building, and ~~as he~~ entered~~, he saw~~ Antonio ~~drinking~~ in the company of two women~~. Asking~~ to speak with ~~him, Ezio removed the mask he wore for Antonio to better recognize~~ him. ~~Antonio was ecstatic~~ at Ezio's ~~presence~~, ~~and~~ proceeded to ~~give~~ him ~~and~~ Sister ~~Teodora a formal introduction, calling Ezio the most talented man in all of Venice~~. ~~As they were getting acquainted~~, a ~~visitor of~~ the brothel ~~murdered one of the courtesans,~~ and ~~stole the woman's~~ money. ~~Teodora demanded that Ezio~~ prove his ~~talents by chasing~~ down the murderer, which he successfully did.		Ezio managed to locate the building, which turned out to be a brothel, and entered it. Locating Antonio in the company of two women, Ezio asked to speak with him. Joyful at Ezio's arrival, Antonio proceeded to introduce him to the brothel's owner, Sister Theodora. Just then, a customer at the brothel killed a courtesan and ran away with her money. Asking him to prove his talent, Theodora asked Ezio to chase down the murderer, which he successfully did.

	[[File:DiD 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Antonio introducing Sister Teodora to Ezio.]]		[[File:DiD 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Antonio introducing Sister Teodora to Ezio.]]
	~~As he returned~~ to the brothel, he saw the courtesans mourning over the loss of one of their friends, as Teodora and Antonio looked on. While Teodora thanked Ezio, Antonio reprimanded him, saying that everywhere he went, trouble would always follow. Ezio then asked Antonio if he knew why he was there. Antonio ~~quickly assumed~~ it was ~~due~~ to the new Doge~~, but he was quick to dissuade him, stating that they had already attempted and failed an assault on~~ the [[Palazzo Ducale]], ~~and continued by stating that the new Doge was a bigger nuisance than Mocenigo ever was~~.		Returned to the brothel, he saw the courtesans mourning over the loss of one of their friends, as Teodora and Antonio looked on. While Teodora thanked Ezio, Antonio reprimanded him, saying that everywhere he went, trouble would always follow. Ezio then asked Antonio if he knew why he was there, to which Antonio guessed that it was to rid Venice of Marco Barbarigo. Antonio then pointed out that the new Doge hardly ever left the Palazzo Ducale, making it extremely difficult to assassinate him.

	Teodora then spoke, telling Ezio and Antonio that Marco would leave his palazzo that very night to throw the biggest party in all of Venice. She continued, stating that all exclusive guests were given a [[Golden Mask]] as a pass into the party. Before Antonio and Ezio could even think of forging one, Teodora warned them both that each mask was numbered. However, she told them that there was a way to obtain one fairly, by competing at the parlor games thrown annually within the district. She then escorted Antonio and Ezio to the Squero di San Trovaso, where the games were held.		Teodora then spoke, telling Ezio and Antonio that Marco would leave his palazzo that very night to throw the biggest party in all of Venice. She continued, stating that all exclusive guests were given a [[Golden Mask]] as a pass into the party. Before Antonio and Ezio could even think of forging one, Teodora warned them both that each mask was numbered. However, she told them that there was a way to obtain one fairly, by competing at the parlor games thrown annually within the district. She then escorted Antonio and Ezio to the Squero di San Trovaso, where the games were held.

	Reaching their destination, the three witnessed the speaker of the Carnevale games show off the Golden Mask to the crowd, and reveal ~~the number of games~~ one ~~needed~~ to ~~participate~~ in ~~so as~~ to ~~receive~~ the prize. Teodora and Antonio left Ezio at the carnival square to handle the parlor games. After winning one game after another, Ezio's victory was almost certain, though his success caught the eye of Silvio Barbarigo and Dante Moro.		Reaching their destination, the three witnessed the speaker of the Carnevale games show off the Golden Mask to the crowd, and reveal that one would need to win three games in order to be presented with the prize. Teodora and Antonio left Ezio at the carnival square to handle the parlor games. After winning one game after another, Ezio's victory was almost certain, though his success caught the eye of Silvio Barbarigo and Dante Moro.

	[[File:CNP 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Dante Moro awarded with the Golden Mask.]]		[[File:CNP 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|Dante Moro awarded with the Golden Mask.]]
	After the third game, the fourth and final game was held near the square, where contenders needed fight each other in hand-to-hand combat in order to win. Ezio, who fought every contender that stood in the arena, was soon faced by Barbarigo's personal bodyguard, Dante Moro. Although the man's size ~~was~~ to Ezio~~'s disadvantage~~, ~~Ezio~~ proved otherwise, and defeated the brute fair and square. As Dante left the arena, bruised and battered, Silvio ~~then bribed~~ the ~~speaker~~ of ~~the games~~. Silvio's [[guards]] were ~~granted~~ passage into the ~~ring~~, ~~and Ezio was soon faced~~ with ~~armed combatants~~. ~~Although he was again at a disadvantage~~, Ezio ~~still managed to finish off all~~ of the ~~guards that faced him, and win the last~~ game.		After the third game, the fourth and final game was held near the square, where contenders needed fight each other in hand-to-hand combat in order to win. Ezio, who fought every contender that stood in the arena, was soon faced by Barbarigo's personal bodyguard, Dante Moro. Although the man's size caused a disadvantage to Ezio, the Assassin proved otherwise, and defeated the brute fair and square. As Dante left the arena, bruised and battered, Silvio than had a word with the Games master and handed him a bag of florins. Silvio's guards were then allowed passage into the game, along with their daggers. Defeating each one of Silvio's thugs, Ezio was declared the winner of the final Carnevale game.

	Soon afterwards, Ezio took his place on-stage behind the speaker of the games, expecting to be declared the overall winner of the games. However, just as the winner's name was about to be announced, Silvio, who was watching from the sidelines, let out a fake cough, reminding the speaker of the deal they had made. The speaker then declared Dante Moro the winner of the games, much to the outrage of many of the citizens, and handed him the Golden Mask as his reward. Ezio, humiliated in front of the crowd, returned to the brothel in order to consult with Antonio and Teodora.		Soon afterwards, Ezio took his place on-stage behind the speaker of the games, expecting to be declared the overall winner of the games. However, just as the winner's name was about to be announced, Silvio, who was watching from the sidelines, let out a fake cough, reminding the speaker of the deal they had made. The speaker then declared Dante Moro the winner of the games, much to the outrage of many of the citizens, and handed him the Golden Mask as his reward. Ezio, humiliated in front of the crowd, returned to the brothel in order to consult with Antonio and Teodora.

	===Crashing the Party===		===Crashing the Party===
	{{dialogue3\|Ezio\|I will go. I can catch him before he arrives, and take back the mask-\|Antonio\|How? By killing the poor stronzo (fucker)?\|Yes. You know what's at stake\|No! If you kill him, they'll cancel the party, and Marco will retreat back into his palazzo. We'll have wasted our time again! Steal the mask instead. Quietly.\|Antonio informing Ezio of the consequences of killing Dante Moro, before suggesting an alternative.\|Assassin's Creed II}}
	[[File:HaB 5.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Dante Moro arriving at the party to search for Ezio.]]		[[File:HaB 5.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Dante Moro arriving at the party to search for Ezio.]]
	Contemplating on his failure, Ezio frustratedly paced back and forth as Teodora tried to reassure him. As they conversed, one of Teodora's courtesans came to inform them that Dante was on his way to the party. After learning this, Ezio quickly told the others that he would go meet with Dante, and take the Golden Mask back by killing him. Antonio ~~reprimanded~~ him, telling him that if he killed the bodyguard, Marco would surely cancel the party out of fear, and ~~waste~~ their efforts once again. He then instructed Ezio to steal the mask instead. Teodora continued further, saying that Ezio should ~~put~~ her girls to ~~good use distracting~~ Dante. Obliging, Ezio immediately left the brothel to pursue Dante Moro.		Contemplating on his failure, Ezio frustratedly paced back and forth as Teodora tried to reassure him. As they conversed, one of Teodora's courtesans came to inform them that Dante was on his way to the party. After learning this, Ezio quickly told the others that he would go meet with Dante, and take the Golden Mask back by killing him. Antonio argued with him, telling him that if he killed the bodyguard, Marco would surely cancel the party out of fear, and their efforts would be wasted once again. He then instructed Ezio to steal the mask instead. Teodora continued further, saying that Ezio should use her girls to distract Dante. Obliging, Ezio immediately left the brothel to pursue Dante Moro.

	Ezio caught up with Dante, and sent the courtesans to hold his attention. Seeing an opportunity, Ezio stole the mask as Dante was busying himself with the courtesans, and quickly left the area. Arriving at the party, Ezio switched his current mask with the golden one, and entered. Inside, he was greeted by Teodora, who informed him of Marco's location. The Doge was evidently making his way to the party by boat, and would arrive shortly. As Ezio waited, however, Dante arrived with several guards in tow, and ordered them to search the area for Ezio.		Ezio caught up with Dante, and sent the courtesans to hold his attention. Seeing an opportunity, Ezio stole the mask as Dante was busying himself with the courtesans, and quickly left the area. Arriving at the party, Ezio switched his current mask with the golden one, and entered. Inside, he was greeted by Teodora, who informed him of Marco's location. The Doge was evidently making his way to the party by boat, and would arrive shortly. As Ezio waited, however, Dante arrived with several guards in tow, and ordered them to search the area for Ezio.

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	===Trouble in the Mountains===		===Trouble in the Mountains===
	{{Quote\|Ezio? What luck! I... er, have run into a bit of trouble.\|Leonardo, after meeting up with Ezio in the mountains.\|Assassin's Creed II}}		{{Quote\|Ezio? What luck! I... er, have run into a bit of trouble.\|Leonardo, after meeting up with Ezio in the mountains.\|Assassin's Creed II}}
	After hunting down the last of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy\|Pazzi conspirators]], Ezio returned to [[Florence]]. From a letter he had taken from [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]], Ezio realized that the Templars presence stemmed all the way to Venice. After a brief meeting with [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], Ezio went to see his old friend [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]]. Upon arriving at his [[Bottega di Leonardo\|workshop]], Ezio ~~discovered~~ that ~~his friend~~ had left for Venice as well. Seeing this as an opportunity to catch up with his friend, Ezio too left for Venice.		After hunting down the last of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy\|Pazzi conspirators]], Ezio returned to [[Florence]]. From a letter he had taken from [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]], Ezio realized that the Templars presence stemmed all the way to Venice. After a brief meeting with [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], Ezio went to see his old friend [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]]. Upon arriving at his [[Bottega di Leonardo\|workshop]], Ezio was told that the painter had left for Venice as well. Seeing this as an opportunity to catch up with his friend, Ezio too left for Venice.

	Ezio made his way to the [[Apennine Mountains]], ~~where~~ he managed to catch up with Leonardo, who was having trouble with his [[Wagon\|carriage]]. Ezio helped him by lifting the carriage as Leonardo fixed the wheel, and as he did, he noticed a [[Flying Machine\|strange contraption]] made of wood stored within it. When he asked Leonardo about it, the inventor revealed that it was a device that could make a man fly. Laughingly dismissing the subject, Ezio climbed aboard the carriage along with Leonardo, and they made their way to Venice.		Ezio made his way to the [[Apennine Mountains]], he managed to catch up with Leonardo, who was having trouble with his [[Wagon\|carriage]]. Ezio helped him by lifting the carriage as Leonardo fixed the wheel, and as he did, he noticed a [[Flying Machine\|strange contraption]] made of wood stored within it. When he asked Leonardo about it, the inventor revealed that it was a device that could make a man fly. Laughingly dismissing the subject, Ezio climbed aboard the carriage along with Leonardo, and they made their way to Venice.

	[[File:RH 1 v.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio meeting Leonardo in the Apennine Mountains.]]		[[File:RH 1 v.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio meeting Leonardo in the Apennine Mountains.]]
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	Just then, Ezio heard a call for help from a woman, who was stranded on a small land form in the middle of a lake. He commandeered a [[Gondola\|gondola]] and rowed it over to the woman, politely helping her onto it. As he brought her back to the harbor, she introduced herself as [[Caterina Sforza]]. In order to return the favor to Ezio, she convinced the ferryman to grant Ezio safe passage onto the boat.		Just then, Ezio heard a call for help from a woman, who was stranded on a small land form in the middle of a lake. He commandeered a [[Gondola\|gondola]] and rowed it over to the woman, politely helping her onto it. As he brought her back to the harbor, she introduced herself as [[Caterina Sforza]]. In order to return the favor to Ezio, she convinced the ferryman to grant Ezio safe passage onto the boat.

	After they had both boarded the ship, Leonardo informed Ezio of the woman's identity. She was Caterina Sforza, wife of the Count of Forlì, [[Girolamo Riario]], and also the daughter of the Duke of Milan, [[Galeazzo Maria Sforza]]. Leonardo continued, saying that it would be best that Ezio refrain from doing anything he might regret. Ezio only replied with a faint chuckle, ~~and remarked~~ that she was his type of lady. After this, the boat continued en route to [[Venice]].		After they had both boarded the ship, Leonardo informed Ezio of the woman's identity. She was Caterina Sforza, wife of the Count of Forlì, [[Girolamo Riario]], and also the daughter of the Duke of Milan, [[Galeazzo Maria Sforza]]. Leonardo continued, saying that it would be best that Ezio refrain from doing anything he might regret. Ezio only replied with a faint chuckle, saying that she was his type of lady. After this, the boat continued en route to [[Venice]].

	==Corrupt state==		==Corrupt state==
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	===A Way in through the Skyline===		===A Way in through the Skyline===
			{{It's impossible! There's no way in or out for men. Only birds.\|Antonio expressing his frustration at not getting into the Ducale.\|Assassin's Creed II}}
	Meeting with Antonio, Ezio revealed what he had learned from the meeting. He told Antonio of the Templars' scheme to murder the Doge, and the two subsequently traveled to the Palazzo Ducale in order to find a way inside. Along the way, Antonio spoke of his past life, of his father being a cobbler, and his mother being a simple maid. He spoke of a noble's true evils and intentions, and that, in the end, it was the thieves, [[mercenaries]] and [[Courtesans\|prostitutes]] who were the real nobles of Venice.		Meeting with Antonio, Ezio revealed what he had learned from the meeting. He told Antonio of the Templars' scheme to murder the Doge, and the two subsequently traveled to the Palazzo Ducale in order to find a way inside. Along the way, Antonio spoke of his past life, of his father being a cobbler, and his mother being a simple maid. He spoke of a noble's true evils and intentions, and that, in the end, it was the thieves, [[mercenaries]] and [[Courtesans\|prostitutes]] who were the real nobles of Venice.