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{{Quote|Don't slay the messenger, good lord. Have my pouch instead.|A Borgia Messenger upon being caught.|Assassin's Creed II}}
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{{Quote|Don't slay the messenger, good Lord. Have my pouch instead.|A Borgia messenger, upon being caught.|Assassin's Creed II}}
[[File:ACB Borgia Messenger.png|thumb|250px|A typical messenger]]
'''Borgia messengers''', also known as '''Borgia couriers''', were messengers for the [[House of Borgia]]. They always carried a significant amount of florins with them, likely delivering payment to or from allies of the Borgia.


'''Borgia Messengers''', also known as '''Borgia Couriers''', appear in the games ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', and in the short film ''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]''. Upon spotting [[Ezio]], the messengers take flight, performing many [[Free Running|free-run]] [[File:Messenger.jpg|thumb|270px|A messenger begs for his life]]actions and acrobatic stunts, such as climbing walls and swinging from posts.
==Description==
Unlike most [[guard]]s or [[civilian]]s, messengers were very skilled [[Freerunning|free runners]], and were able to perform many acrobatic stunts, such as climbing walls and swinging from posts.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


If Ezio manages to catch up to one, he can tackle him or simply throw a [[Throwing Knives|Throwing Knife]] at him for a considerable amount of florins, with about 1,500 florins per messenger. However, if Ezio kills one, his notoriety will automatically increase by 50%; though he can still get the florins if he loots the body. If caught, the messenger begs for his life. After being attacked or left alone for a few moments, the messenger will resume his free-running.
They often did this to escape the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], though upon being caught, they would willingly surrender the [[florin]]s they carried, and would beg for their lives.<ref name="AC2" />


Presumably, the messengers carry important information or funds for [[Rodrigo Borgia]], as they are called [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] Messengers. They may also be carrying payment to or from some official or ally, explaining the significant amount of florins in their possession.
Additionally, messengers who operated around [[Rome]] also carried certain rare items in addition to money, which could be sold or used in [[Shop quests|shop quests]].<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>


Interestingly, [[Archers]] begin chasing the messenger as well if he climbs onto a rooftop in his flight. This is rather ironic, as messengers often call to the guards for help during the chase. It has also been shown that you can trip them, or throw them off buildings so that they fall to their death, without being penalized for it.
Killing a messenger and looting his corpse would result in the same amount of money as sparing him, however, obtaining the money in this fashion would increase Ezio's [[Social Stealth#Notoriety|notoriety]].<ref name="AC2" />


Unlike [[Pickpocket]]s, who have a red icon, Borgia Messengers are invisible on your map; although you can often find them at city entrances, and they are pointed out by a silver chevron.
==Notes==
For some reason, the messengers often move rather slowly when on flat ground directly after a free-run up the side of a building. They can easily be taken down by a well-aimed throwing knife during these periods.
[[File:ACB Ezio Messenger.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio holding a messenger]]
Fast traveling through the tunnels from [[Tiber Island]] to the [[La Volpe Addormentata|Thieves Guild]] would cause a messenger to appear, usually within a minute by simply looking out to the road, every time coming from the left side of the road.<ref name="Brotherhood" />


There is a way to get instant Couriers in Rome in Brotherhood, here's how;
He sometimes also appeared behind Ezio, climbing the guild building. Repeating this process enabled the "farming" of messengers to obtain florins or [[Shop quests|shop quest items]], such as the semi-rare item [[Aconite]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />


1) Use a Tunnel to go to The Thieves Guild (La Volpe Addommenta)
Back at Tiber Island, a messenger would also appear to the right of the guild entrance. After around a minute, a messenger would run past.<ref name="Brotherhood" />


2) Stand on top of The Tunnel
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', killing a messenger would raise notoriety by 50%. In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', killing one would raise it up to 100%.
*[[Perotto Calderon]] posed as a Borgia messenger while working as a spy for the Assassins.
*The usual amount of money gained from a messenger (1503 florins) is also the recorded year of [[Rodrigo Borgia]]'s death.
*During Ezio's time in Rome, the frequency of Borgia messengers reduced dramatically as the city was rebuilt.
*[[Archers]] would run after the messenger if he climbed onto a rooftop during a chase, even though the messenger will call out to the same guards for help.
*It is possible to trip or shove messengers off buildings to their deaths without being penalized, although throwing them into water will have repercussions.
*Ezio's notoriety did not increase if an [[Assassin apprentice]] was used to kill a messenger. However, using arrow storm would raise Ezio's notoriety to 100%.
*In ''Assassin's Creed II'', hurling a [[throwing knife]] at a messenger would cause the courier to automatically stop and give Ezio his money. However, in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', the knife would instantly kill the messenger, and Ezio's notoriety would raise to 100%.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', Borgia Messengers glowed red when viewed in [[Eagle Vision]].
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', Borgia messengers were replaced with [[Templar Tax Collectors]].
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', messengers were replaced with couriers, who held both money and ammunition. In ''Black Flag'', the couriers also carried throwing knives if Edward didn't already have them in his inventory.


3) Wait for a few seconds
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''


4) Hop down and look down the road that has the wrecked building
==References==
 
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5) A Courier should appear, if not do exactly as above again, it always works if not the 1st, then the 2nd
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6) Sometimes the Courier may appear from behind where the actual Guild building is, always listen for running footsteps, that always means there's a Courier lurking about
 
7) Remember he will flee to any near by rooftops when they spot you.
 
==Trivia==
*Intercepting a messenger gains you the [[Achievement]]/Trophy "Mailman."
*[[Perotto Calderon]] was a Borgia Messenger, but was also secretly an [[Assassin]].
*If you are blended, messengers can't see you, and thus will not run away.
*It is interesting to note that the usual amount of money gained from a messenger, 1503 florins, is also the recorded year of Rodrigo Borgia's death.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', the notoriety gained for killing a messenger is increased from 50% to 100%, making [http://assassinscreed.wikia.com/wiki/Ezio Ezio] instantly notorious.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]], ''the Borgia couriers reduce dramatically as the player rebuilds Rome. This makes it very difficult to complete the Shop Quest, Venomous.


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"Don't slay the messenger, good Lord. Have my pouch instead."
―A Borgia messenger, upon being caught.[src]
A typical messenger

Borgia messengers, also known as Borgia couriers, were messengers for the House of Borgia. They always carried a significant amount of florins with them, likely delivering payment to or from allies of the Borgia.

Description[edit | edit source]

Unlike most guards or civilians, messengers were very skilled free runners, and were able to perform many acrobatic stunts, such as climbing walls and swinging from posts.[1]

They often did this to escape the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, though upon being caught, they would willingly surrender the florins they carried, and would beg for their lives.[1]

Additionally, messengers who operated around Rome also carried certain rare items in addition to money, which could be sold or used in shop quests.[2]

Killing a messenger and looting his corpse would result in the same amount of money as sparing him, however, obtaining the money in this fashion would increase Ezio's notoriety.[1]

Notes[edit | edit source]

Ezio holding a messenger

Fast traveling through the tunnels from Tiber Island to the Thieves Guild would cause a messenger to appear, usually within a minute by simply looking out to the road, every time coming from the left side of the road.[2]

He sometimes also appeared behind Ezio, climbing the guild building. Repeating this process enabled the "farming" of messengers to obtain florins or shop quest items, such as the semi-rare item Aconite.[2]

Back at Tiber Island, a messenger would also appear to the right of the guild entrance. After around a minute, a messenger would run past.[2]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In Assassin's Creed II, killing a messenger would raise notoriety by 50%. In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, killing one would raise it up to 100%.
  • Perotto Calderon posed as a Borgia messenger while working as a spy for the Assassins.
  • The usual amount of money gained from a messenger (1503 florins) is also the recorded year of Rodrigo Borgia's death.
  • During Ezio's time in Rome, the frequency of Borgia messengers reduced dramatically as the city was rebuilt.
  • Archers would run after the messenger if he climbed onto a rooftop during a chase, even though the messenger will call out to the same guards for help.
  • It is possible to trip or shove messengers off buildings to their deaths without being penalized, although throwing them into water will have repercussions.
  • Ezio's notoriety did not increase if an Assassin apprentice was used to kill a messenger. However, using arrow storm would raise Ezio's notoriety to 100%.
  • In Assassin's Creed II, hurling a throwing knife at a messenger would cause the courier to automatically stop and give Ezio his money. However, in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the knife would instantly kill the messenger, and Ezio's notoriety would raise to 100%.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Borgia Messengers glowed red when viewed in Eagle Vision.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Borgia messengers were replaced with Templar Tax Collectors.
  • In Assassin's Creed III and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, messengers were replaced with couriers, who held both money and ammunition. In Black Flag, the couriers also carried throwing knives if Edward didn't already have them in his inventory.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed II
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

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