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{{Quote|She's spirited, this one.|Antonio about Rosa, 1481.|Assassin's Creed II|That's Gonna Leave a Mark}}
{{Character Infobox
{{Character Infobox
|name = Rosa
|image = RosaDatabaseRender.png
|image = Zw-rosa.png
|birth = 1460<br>[[Venice]], [[Republic of Venice]]
|imgdesc = Rosa's database picture
|species = [[Human]]
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|affiliates = *[[Thief|Venetian Thieves Guild]]
|faction = [[Thieves]]<br>[[Courtesans]]
*''[[Rosa in Fiore]]''
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''<br>[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]
*[[Assassins]]
**[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]]
***[[Assassin Council]]
|voice = [[Lita Tresierra]]
|voice = [[Lita Tresierra]]
|birth = 1460}}
|database = [[Database: Rosa|Rosa]]
'''Rosa''' (born 1460) was a member of the [[Venice|Venetian]] [[thieves]] guild led by [[Antonio de Magianis]]. In 1504, she also became the Madame of the [[Rosa in Fiore]].
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'''Rosa''' (born 1460) was a member of the [[Venice|Venetian]] [[Thief|Thieves Guild]] led by [[Antonio de Magianis]], and later the Madame of the ''[[Rosa in Fiore]]'' and a member of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]]. She was also a close acquaintance of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], teaching him the [[Freerunning|climb-leap]] maneuver for which she was known.


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Rosa was born in 1460. Nine months before, a Venetian nobleman paid a [[Courtesans|prostitute]] for her services and Rosa was the result of this event. As the prostitute could not raise her child, Rosa survived in the streets of Venice alone.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
Around the year 1460, a Venetian nobleman paid a [[Courtesan|prostitute]] for her services, and Rosa was conceived as a result. Since the woman could not raise her child, Rosa was left to fend for herself in the streets of Venice.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Rosa]]</ref>


At the age of fifteen, Rosa tried to steal from Antonio de Magianis, a stranger to her at the time, though she was caught. As the chief of the Venetian Thieves Guild, Antonio decided to raise Rosa as his pupil, rather than send her to the [[guards]].<ref name="AC2" />
At the age of fifteen, Rosa attempted to [[Pickpocketing|steal]] from [[Antonio de Magianis]], a stranger to her at the time, though she was ultimately caught. As the leader of the Venetian Thieves Guild, Antonio decided to raise Rosa as his pupil, rather than turn her over to the [[Soldier|guards]]. Throughout her apprenticeship, he kept note of Rosa's talents, being particularly impressed by her high level of agility.<ref name="Database"/>


Throughout her apprenticeship, Antonio noted many of Rosa's talents, especially her high level of agility. Antonio also seemed to maintain a very parental relationship with Rosa, and would often call her ''piccola'' (sweetheart) or little darling.<ref name="AC2" />
===Assisting Ezio Auditore===
{{Quote|When it comes time to storm the place, remember what I've taught you.|Rosa to Ezio, just before the assault on the Palazzo della Seta.|Assassin's Creed II|Everything Must Go}}
In 1481, Rosa and several of her fellow thieves staged an attack on the [[Palazzo della Seta]], from where the corrupt [[Emilio Barbarigo]] ruled over Venice's merchants. While her allies distracted the guards, Rosa began to scale the building; however, one of the [[archer]]s patrolling the Palazzo managed to hit her in the leg with an arrow, causing her to fall down.<ref name="That's Gonna Leave">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[That's Gonna Leave a Mark]]</ref>


===Assisting Ezio===
[[File:That's Gonna Leave a Mark 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio and Rosa meeting Ugo]]
In 1480, Rosa and several of her fellow thieves attempted an attack on the [[Palazzo della Seta]], where the corrupt [[Emilio Barbarigo]] ruled over Venice's merchants. While her allies led away the guards, Rosa began to scale the building, but was hit in the leg by an arrow.<ref name="AC2" />
Too injured to try again, Rosa demanded help from a nearby Ezio Auditore da Firenze, whom she had pickpocketed earlier that day. Despite this, Ezio consented, and protected her as they hurried towards the canals. Along the way, Rosa proudly held her own, but the pain from her injury eventually proved too much to bear and she collapsed.<ref name="That's Gonna Leave"/>


As she was too injured too run, she demanded help from [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who had been standing nearby, and who she had pickpocketed earlier that day. Despite this, Ezio consented, and protected her as they hurried towards the canals.<ref name="AC2" />
Unable to walk any further, she was carried by Ezio until they met with Rosa's fellow thief [[Ugo]], who placed her in a nearby [[gondola]]. Ugo managed to ferry Rosa to the guild, while Ezio protected them by taking out the nearby [[archer]]s.<ref name="That's Gonna Leave"/>


[[File:Ezio carrying rosa.png|thumb|280px|left|Ezio rescuing Rosa.]]
Once they had reached the guild, Rosa angrily ordered Ugo to alert Antonio, but her fury faltered soon after, exhaustion setting in. Ezio carried her to the thieves and laid her on a nearby table, following which they were joined by Antonio, who pulled the arrow out of Rosa's thigh, much to her discomfort. She was then taken to a doctor to patch up her injury.<ref name="That's Gonna Leave"/>
Along the way, though Rosa proudly held her own, she eventually collapsed and was unable to continue. Ezio thus carried her the rest of the way, until they met with Rosa's fellow thief [[Ugo]], who put her into a boat. Ugo managed to get Rosa to the guild, while Ezio took out the archers pursuing them.<ref name="AC2" />


As she recovered from her wounds, Rosa taught Ezio how to grab higher ledges. After Ezio's first successful climb-leap attempt, Rosa challenged him to race up the [[Santa Maria dei Frari]] within a set time.<ref name="AC2" />
While she recovered from her wound, Rosa taught Ezio how to grab higher ledges while scaling buildings.<ref name="Monkey See">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Monkey See, Monkey Do]]</ref> After Ezio's first successful climb-leap attempt, Rosa challenged him to race up the [[Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari]] within a set time, which he did successfully.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[By Leaps and Bounds]]</ref>


Years later, in 1485, Rosa aided Ezio and the other thieves in a second assault on the Palazzo della Seta. After Ezio had killed the archers guarding the palazzo, Rosa was one of those who disguised themselves in their place. After Ezio successfully assassinated Emilio Barbarigo, Rosa and the other thieves shot down the rest of the guards, and she and Ezio opened the palazzo doors for Antonio.<ref name="AC2" />
[[File:He who waits 1.png|thumb|250px|right|Rosa teasingly giving Ezio his birthday gift]]
Four years later, in September 1485, Rosa aided Ezio and the other thieves in a second assault on the Palazzo della Seta. Ezio killed the archers guarding the palazzo, allowing Rosa and other members of the Thieves Guild to disguise themselves and take their place. After Ezio successfully assassinated Emilio Barbarigo, Rosa and the other thieves shot down the rest of the guards, then she and Ezio opened the palazzo's gates for Antonio.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Everything Must Go]]</ref>


[[File:Ezio and Rosa at Ezio´s Birthday.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Rosa teasingly giving Ezio his birthday gift.]]
In 1488, on Ezio's birthday, Rosa gifted him with a shipping manifest from the [[Arsenale di Venezia]], which detailed the arrival of a [[Templars|Templar]] boat the following day.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[All Things Come to He Who Waits]]</ref>
In 1488, on Ezio's birthday, Rosa gifted him with a shipping manifest from [[Arsenal Shipyard|l'Arsenale]], which detailed the return of a Templar boat the following day.<ref name="AC2" />


===Madam of the Rosa in Fiore===
===Leading the Roman courtesans===
In 1504, [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze]], the Madame of the Rosa in Fiore brothel in [[Rome]], stepped down after being assaulted by [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] fanatics.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref>
In 1504, [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia Auditore]], the Madame of the [[Rosa in Fiore]] in [[Rome]] and Ezio's sister, stepped down from her role after being assaulted by [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] fanatics. Soon after, Antonio was contacted by his fellow thief and Assassin [[La Volpe]], who asked him if Rosa would like to replace Claudia as the [[brothel]]'s Madame.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]] – Part Two: Chapter 52</ref> Rosa agreed and moved to Rome.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]] – Part Two: Chapter 56</ref>


Soon after, Antonio was contacted by his fellow Assassin [[La Volpe]], who asked him if Rosa would like to replace Claudia as the brothel's Madame. Rosa agreed and moved to Rome.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel" />
By 1512, Rosa had become a member of the [[Assassin Council|Italian Assassin Council]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]] – Part Three: Chapter 81</ref>


==Personality and characteristics==
===Legacy===
Rosa, as the only female of the Venetian Thieves Guild, had a very aggressive, and tough personality to match the male-dominated group, overall making her a [[wikipedia:tomboy|tomboy]]. Antonio once noted that the thieves who tried to kiss Rosa were badly beaten up by her afterwards.<ref name="AC2" />
In September 2012, [[Desmond Miles]] relived the [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] of Ezio Auditore during his time in Venice, during which he encountered Rosa. To assist him, Desmond's colleague [[Shaun Hastings]] updated the Animus [[database]] with any information he could find about her.<ref name="Database" />


Rosa was also not afraid to give orders or speak her mind to her fellow thieves (Ugo, for example, received only insults from her, despite assisting in her rescue). Often, she would yell or insult them to their faces.<ref name="AC2" />
==Personality and traits==
{{Quote|Ti venisse il cancro, brutto bastardo! ...A te e quella grandissima troia di tua madre! (I hope you catch plague, you bastard! ...You and your whore mother!)|Rosa to Antonio after treating her injury, 1481.|Assassin's Creed II|That's Gonna Leave a Mark}}
[[File:MSMD 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio speaking with Rosa]]
Rosa, as the only female of the Venetian Thieves Guild, had a very aggressive and tough personality to match the male-dominated group. Antonio once noted that, in the past, a group of thieves had tried to kiss Rosa and were badly beaten by her afterwards.<ref name="Database"/>


Rosa also cursed frequently, particularly after being injured. Even after Antonio had treated her wound, she swore at him profusely, calling him ''bastardo'' and ''porca puttana'', as well as insulting his mother.<ref name="AC2" />
Rosa was not afraid to give orders or speak her mind to her fellow thieves, and would often yell or insult them to their faces. Ugo, for example, received only reprimands from her despite assisting in her rescue.<ref name="That's Gonna Leave"/>
 
Rosa also cursed frequently, particularly after being injured. Even after Antonio had treated her wound, she swore at him profusely, calling him ''"bastardo"'' and ''"porca puttana"'', as well as insulting his mother.<ref name="That's Gonna Leave"/>
 
===Skills and equipment===
Rosa fought with a [[Sultan's Knife]].<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> She was said to be one of the best free-runners in her guild.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' – Chapter 13</ref>


===Romantic life===
===Romantic life===
[[File:Ezio flirting with rosa.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Rosa and Ezio flirting.]]
[[File:MSMD 1.png|thumb|250px|Rosa and Ezio flirting]]
After being rescued, Rosa's attitude towards Ezio changed drastically, where she became extremely flirtatious and more intimate, such as looking excited when Ezio stated that he needed her, only to become disappointed when he clarified that he wanted to learn her climbing technique. She also seemed to revert to her true self when around him, instead of the tough thief image she maintained most of the time.<ref name="AC2" />
After being rescued, Rosa's attitude towards Ezio changed drastically. She became flirtatious and more intimate; on one occasion, she became excited when Ezio stated that he needed her, only to be disappointed when he clarified that he wanted to learn her climbing technique. She also seemed to revert to her true self when around him, instead of the "tough thief" image she maintained most of the time.<ref name="AC2"/>


Over the years, Ezio maintained a close, intimate friendship with Rosa, and the two were often seen flirting whenever in each other's company, implying a relationship during that period of their lives.<ref name="AC2" /><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref>
Over the years, Ezio maintained a close, intimate friendship with Rosa, and the two were often seen flirting whenever in each other's company.<ref name="AC2"/> This could be seen in one such occasion, when Rosa woke Ezio in his sleeping quarters and challenged him to a race, before kissing him passionately upon the Venice rooftops.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' – Chapter 15</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Rosa fights with a Sultan's Knife.
*In [[Eagle Vision]], Rosa would turn red for a split-second after Ezio had assassinated Emilio Barbarigo.
*In [[Eagle Vision]], Rosa will turn red for a split-second after you have assassinated Emilio Barbarigo.
*It was possible to assassinate Rosa in one instance. After the mission "[[Everything Must Go]]," she could be seen walking past Ezio in the guard armor she wore during the memory. During this time, Ezio could assassinate her, though it would have no effect on the gameplay or storyline.
*It is possible to assassinate Rosa. After the mission "[[Everything Must Go]]," you may see her walking past Ezio in the guard armor she wore during the memory. Here, you can assassinate her, however it will not affect gameplay or storyline.
*The arrow that hit Rosa's leg disappeared during gameplay, but it reappeared afterwards.
*The arrow that hit Rosa's leg disappears during gameplay, but reappears afterwards.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'', Ezio and Rosa clearly had an intimate relationship, constantly flirting and kissing. Some passages also implied a sexual relationship.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'', Rosa is said to be one of the best [[Free-Running|free-runners]] in the Venetian Thieves Guild.
*Rosa's voice actress, [[Lita Tresierra]], was involved in a car accident in June 2010 and died two days later, shortly before production of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' began. As a result, Rosa's character was written out of subsequent releases.
*In ''Renaissance'', Ezio and Rosa clearly have an intimate relationship, constantly flirting, with many cases of kissing. Some passages also imply a sexual relationship.
*Rosa is not seen as the Madame of the Rosa in Fiore in ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'' of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', despite it taking place in 1506, and Claudia having stepped down in 1504.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery captionalign="left" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
file:Www.totalvideogames.com_AC2_S_071_Venice_Protect_Rosa_69531_size_655_1500.jpg|Ezio protecting Rosa from archers.
AC2 Art Concept Rose.jpg| Original Concept art for Rosa
File:Ezio_With_Rosa.jpg|Ezio speaking with Rosa.
Ac2Rosa.png|Rosa
luysdf.jpg|Ezio carrying Rosa.
That's Gonna Leave a Mark 5.png|Ezio carrying an injured Rosa
</gallery></center>
If At First 1.png|Rosa with Ezio and Antonio
</gallery>
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''
*[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]] {{Mo}}
*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''


==References==
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Novel) Characters]]
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[[Category:Procurers]]
[[Category:Thieves]]
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[[Category:Italian Assassins]]
[[Category:Italian Assassin Council]]
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"She's spirited, this one."
―Antonio about Rosa, 1481.[src]-[m]

Rosa (born 1460) was a member of the Venetian Thieves Guild led by Antonio de Magianis, and later the Madame of the Rosa in Fiore and a member of the Italian Brotherhood of Assassins. She was also a close acquaintance of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, teaching him the climb-leap maneuver for which she was known.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Around the year 1460, a Venetian nobleman paid a prostitute for her services, and Rosa was conceived as a result. Since the woman could not raise her child, Rosa was left to fend for herself in the streets of Venice.[1]

At the age of fifteen, Rosa attempted to steal from Antonio de Magianis, a stranger to her at the time, though she was ultimately caught. As the leader of the Venetian Thieves Guild, Antonio decided to raise Rosa as his pupil, rather than turn her over to the guards. Throughout her apprenticeship, he kept note of Rosa's talents, being particularly impressed by her high level of agility.[1]

Assisting Ezio Auditore[edit | edit source]

"When it comes time to storm the place, remember what I've taught you."
―Rosa to Ezio, just before the assault on the Palazzo della Seta.[src]-[m]

In 1481, Rosa and several of her fellow thieves staged an attack on the Palazzo della Seta, from where the corrupt Emilio Barbarigo ruled over Venice's merchants. While her allies distracted the guards, Rosa began to scale the building; however, one of the archers patrolling the Palazzo managed to hit her in the leg with an arrow, causing her to fall down.[2]

Ezio and Rosa meeting Ugo

Too injured to try again, Rosa demanded help from a nearby Ezio Auditore da Firenze, whom she had pickpocketed earlier that day. Despite this, Ezio consented, and protected her as they hurried towards the canals. Along the way, Rosa proudly held her own, but the pain from her injury eventually proved too much to bear and she collapsed.[2]

Unable to walk any further, she was carried by Ezio until they met with Rosa's fellow thief Ugo, who placed her in a nearby gondola. Ugo managed to ferry Rosa to the guild, while Ezio protected them by taking out the nearby archers.[2]

Once they had reached the guild, Rosa angrily ordered Ugo to alert Antonio, but her fury faltered soon after, exhaustion setting in. Ezio carried her to the thieves and laid her on a nearby table, following which they were joined by Antonio, who pulled the arrow out of Rosa's thigh, much to her discomfort. She was then taken to a doctor to patch up her injury.[2]

While she recovered from her wound, Rosa taught Ezio how to grab higher ledges while scaling buildings.[3] After Ezio's first successful climb-leap attempt, Rosa challenged him to race up the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari within a set time, which he did successfully.[4]

Rosa teasingly giving Ezio his birthday gift

Four years later, in September 1485, Rosa aided Ezio and the other thieves in a second assault on the Palazzo della Seta. Ezio killed the archers guarding the palazzo, allowing Rosa and other members of the Thieves Guild to disguise themselves and take their place. After Ezio successfully assassinated Emilio Barbarigo, Rosa and the other thieves shot down the rest of the guards, then she and Ezio opened the palazzo's gates for Antonio.[5]

In 1488, on Ezio's birthday, Rosa gifted him with a shipping manifest from the Arsenale di Venezia, which detailed the arrival of a Templar boat the following day.[6]

Leading the Roman courtesans[edit | edit source]

In 1504, Claudia Auditore, the Madame of the Rosa in Fiore in Rome and Ezio's sister, stepped down from her role after being assaulted by Borgia fanatics. Soon after, Antonio was contacted by his fellow thief and Assassin La Volpe, who asked him if Rosa would like to replace Claudia as the brothel's Madame.[7] Rosa agreed and moved to Rome.[8]

By 1512, Rosa had become a member of the Italian Assassin Council.[9]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

In September 2012, Desmond Miles relived the genetic memories of Ezio Auditore during his time in Venice, during which he encountered Rosa. To assist him, Desmond's colleague Shaun Hastings updated the Animus database with any information he could find about her.[1]

Personality and traits[edit | edit source]

"Ti venisse il cancro, brutto bastardo! ...A te e quella grandissima troia di tua madre! (I hope you catch plague, you bastard! ...You and your whore mother!)"
―Rosa to Antonio after treating her injury, 1481.[src]-[m]
Ezio speaking with Rosa

Rosa, as the only female of the Venetian Thieves Guild, had a very aggressive and tough personality to match the male-dominated group. Antonio once noted that, in the past, a group of thieves had tried to kiss Rosa and were badly beaten by her afterwards.[1]

Rosa was not afraid to give orders or speak her mind to her fellow thieves, and would often yell or insult them to their faces. Ugo, for example, received only reprimands from her despite assisting in her rescue.[2]

Rosa also cursed frequently, particularly after being injured. Even after Antonio had treated her wound, she swore at him profusely, calling him "bastardo" and "porca puttana", as well as insulting his mother.[2]

Skills and equipment[edit | edit source]

Rosa fought with a Sultan's Knife.[10] She was said to be one of the best free-runners in her guild.[11]

Romantic life[edit | edit source]

Rosa and Ezio flirting

After being rescued, Rosa's attitude towards Ezio changed drastically. She became flirtatious and more intimate; on one occasion, she became excited when Ezio stated that he needed her, only to be disappointed when he clarified that he wanted to learn her climbing technique. She also seemed to revert to her true self when around him, instead of the "tough thief" image she maintained most of the time.[10]

Over the years, Ezio maintained a close, intimate friendship with Rosa, and the two were often seen flirting whenever in each other's company.[10] This could be seen in one such occasion, when Rosa woke Ezio in his sleeping quarters and challenged him to a race, before kissing him passionately upon the Venice rooftops.[12]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In Eagle Vision, Rosa would turn red for a split-second after Ezio had assassinated Emilio Barbarigo.
  • It was possible to assassinate Rosa in one instance. After the mission "Everything Must Go," she could be seen walking past Ezio in the guard armor she wore during the memory. During this time, Ezio could assassinate her, though it would have no effect on the gameplay or storyline.
  • The arrow that hit Rosa's leg disappeared during gameplay, but it reappeared afterwards.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Renaissance, Ezio and Rosa clearly had an intimate relationship, constantly flirting and kissing. Some passages also implied a sexual relationship.
  • Rosa's voice actress, Lita Tresierra, was involved in a car accident in June 2010 and died two days later, shortly before production of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood began. As a result, Rosa's character was written out of subsequent releases.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]