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'''Cologne''' (German: ''Köln'') is a city located in [[Germany]], itself historically a part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]]. From as early as the 5th century, it served as a base for the [[Hidden Ones]] who would eventually evolve into the [[German Brotherhood of Assassins|German Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]]. Centuries later during the [[Renaissance]], the city received visits from members of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]]. | |||
== | ==History== | ||
===Roman Empire=== | |||
Shortly after Emperor [[Honorius]]'s death in 423 CE, the ''[[Master|Magister]]'' and member of the [[Roman Hidden Ones]] [[Vitus]] wrote to [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|his brethren]] who were [[Ratae bureau|stationed]] at a [[Assassin bureau|bureau]] in [[Leicester]], [[England]]. In his letter, he ordered that its recipient immediately evacuate, due to local tribes who harbored ill sentiments towards the Hidden Ones and [[Assassin-Templar War|their mission]] having filled the power vacuum left by the departing [[Roman Empire|Roman legions]]. He extended an invitation for the Hidden Ones to move their headquarters to Cologne and join forces with the local chapter.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Brief History of the Hidden Ones]]</ref> | |||
[[ | The Hidden Ones operating in {{Wiki|Roman Gaul}} also received Vitus' invitation and sealed their [[Lutetia bureau|bureau]] in [[Paris|Lutetia]], agreeing that the Brotherhood's members should regroup and focus their attention where it was most needed. However, while many Hidden Ones made the journey to Cologne, some elected to remain in Gaul and resume their activities in the region.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[Hidden]]</ref> | ||
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===Renaissance=== | |||
Around 1503, several [[Assassin apprentice]]s sent by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] from [[Rome]] traveled to Cologne to meet with [[Conradus Celtis]], a [[scholar]] who had begun to uncover the existence of the Assassin Order through his thorough studies of history. The Assassins managed to persuade him of the need to keep their existence secret, and Celtis agreed not to publish his research.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)#Cologne, Germany|Contracts: "Forget to Mention"]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Contracts (Italian Brotherhood)#Cologne|Contracts: "Forget to Mention"]]</ref> | |||
===Modern times=== | |||
During [[World War II]], the [[Edelweiss Pirates]] hid a [[Piece of Eden]] stolen from the [[Nazi Party|Third Reich]] in one of the spires of the [[Cologne Cathedral]]. In 1944, several of the group's members, including [[Barthel Schink]] and [[Miriam Kurtz]], were arrested by the {{Wiki|Gestapo}}. During their imprisonment, Schink told Kurtz of the artifact's location in the cathedral's spire and instructed her to retrieve and deliver it to the Assassins in [[Paris]]. Despite her reluctance, Kurtz ultimately accomplished the mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files#Subject Zero|"Subject Zero" - Audio File 4]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Cities in Germany]] | |||
[[Category:Cities in Ancient Rome]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:05, 6 May 2026
Cologne (German: Köln) is a city located in Germany, itself historically a part of the Holy Roman Empire. From as early as the 5th century, it served as a base for the Hidden Ones who would eventually evolve into the German Brotherhood of Assassins. Centuries later during the Renaissance, the city received visits from members of the Italian Brotherhood.
History[edit | edit source]
Roman Empire[edit | edit source]
Shortly after Emperor Honorius's death in 423 CE, the Magister and member of the Roman Hidden Ones Vitus wrote to his brethren who were stationed at a bureau in Leicester, England. In his letter, he ordered that its recipient immediately evacuate, due to local tribes who harbored ill sentiments towards the Hidden Ones and their mission having filled the power vacuum left by the departing Roman legions. He extended an invitation for the Hidden Ones to move their headquarters to Cologne and join forces with the local chapter.[1]
The Hidden Ones operating in Roman Gaul also received Vitus' invitation and sealed their bureau in Lutetia, agreeing that the Brotherhood's members should regroup and focus their attention where it was most needed. However, while many Hidden Ones made the journey to Cologne, some elected to remain in Gaul and resume their activities in the region.[2]
Renaissance[edit | edit source]
Around 1503, several Assassin apprentices sent by Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Rome traveled to Cologne to meet with Conradus Celtis, a scholar who had begun to uncover the existence of the Assassin Order through his thorough studies of history. The Assassins managed to persuade him of the need to keep their existence secret, and Celtis agreed not to publish his research.[3][4]
Modern times[edit | edit source]
During World War II, the Edelweiss Pirates hid a Piece of Eden stolen from the Third Reich in one of the spires of the Cologne Cathedral. In 1944, several of the group's members, including Barthel Schink and Miriam Kurtz, were arrested by the Gestapo. During their imprisonment, Schink told Kurtz of the artifact's location in the cathedral's spire and instructed her to retrieve and deliver it to the Assassins in Paris. Despite her reluctance, Kurtz ultimately accomplished the mission.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- The Siege of Paris (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – A Brief History of the Hidden Ones
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris – Hidden
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Contracts: "Forget to Mention"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Contracts: "Forget to Mention"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – "Subject Zero" - Audio File 4