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'''Forlì''' was a city in the region of Romagna, and the home of [[Caterina Sforza]]. | '''Forlì''' was a city in the region of [[Romagna]], and the home of [[Caterina Sforza]]. It is the main location of the [[DLC]] [[Battle of Forli|Battle of Forlì]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The land around | The land around Forlì had been settled since the Paleolithic; the city's name comes from 'Forum Livii'. | ||
By the 15th century, | By the 15th century, Forlì was ruled by [[Girolamo Riario]] and was a part of [[Venice]]'s coastal defense network. | ||
==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
Forlì's architecture is characterized by comparatively small buildings, greyish stonework, and flat rooftops. | |||
===Rocca di Ravaldino=== | ===Rocca di Ravaldino=== | ||
{{Main|Rocca di Ravaldino}} | {{Main|Rocca di Ravaldino}} | ||
'''Rocca di Ravaldino''' was the heavily walled and cannoned fortress of | '''Rocca di Ravaldino''' was the heavily walled and cannoned fortress of Forlì. The [[Piece of Eden|Apple of Eden]] was briefly kept there. It serves as a [[Secret Location]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Caterina Sforza]], who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì (from 1480 until 1500) and her legendary quotes are featured in the [[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|Battle of Forlì DLC]] of ''Assassin's Creed II'': in 1488, her husband and Lord of Forlì, [[Girolamo Riario]], was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsis, a noble family of the city. She and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city, refused to surrender, Caterina offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors and when they threatened to kill her children still in captivity she exposed her genitals from the fortress walls saying: "''Ho con me lo stampo per farne degli altri!''" (I have the instrument to bear more!). This last part is without historical veracity but it is said to be featured in the game (but in the main game, it is only mentioned by [[Shaun Hastings|Shaun]]). | *[[Caterina Sforza]], who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì (from 1480 until 1500) and her legendary quotes are featured in the [[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|Battle of Forlì DLC]] of ''Assassin's Creed II'': in 1488, her husband and Lord of Forlì, [[Girolamo Riario]], was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsis, a noble family of the city. She and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city, refused to surrender, Caterina offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors and when they threatened to kill her children still in captivity she exposed her genitals from the fortress walls saying: "''Ho con me lo stampo per farne degli altri!''" (I have the instrument to bear more!). This last part is without historical veracity but it is said to be featured in the game (but in the main game, it is only mentioned by [[Shaun Hastings|Shaun]]). | ||
*The town | *The town Forlì was a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forlì was a one of the most fortified citadels in Italy. The Fortress was protectet with very big cannons. In Assassins Creed: Renaissance, when the Orsi Brothers attack Forlì, Caterina Sforza has to order that the cannons fire at enemy targets inside the town walls, and so, parts of the city got destroyed. | ||
*It is in Forlì that the player can [[customization|dye]] Ezio´s robes with the tints "Wetlands Ebony" and "Wetlands Ivory" to achieve the "[[Assassin's Creed II Achievements#Perfect Harmony|Perfect Harmony]]" Trophy/Achievement. | |||
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Forlì was a city in the region of Romagna, and the home of Caterina Sforza. It is the main location of the DLC Battle of Forlì.
History
The land around Forlì had been settled since the Paleolithic; the city's name comes from 'Forum Livii'.
By the 15th century, Forlì was ruled by Girolamo Riario and was a part of Venice's coastal defense network.
Landmarks
Forlì's architecture is characterized by comparatively small buildings, greyish stonework, and flat rooftops.
Rocca di Ravaldino
- Main article: Rocca di Ravaldino
Rocca di Ravaldino was the heavily walled and cannoned fortress of Forlì. The Apple of Eden was briefly kept there. It serves as a Secret Location.
Trivia
- Caterina Sforza, who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì (from 1480 until 1500) and her legendary quotes are featured in the Battle of Forlì DLC of Assassin's Creed II: in 1488, her husband and Lord of Forlì, Girolamo Riario, was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsis, a noble family of the city. She and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city, refused to surrender, Caterina offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors and when they threatened to kill her children still in captivity she exposed her genitals from the fortress walls saying: "Ho con me lo stampo per farne degli altri!" (I have the instrument to bear more!). This last part is without historical veracity but it is said to be featured in the game (but in the main game, it is only mentioned by Shaun).
- The town Forlì was a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forlì was a one of the most fortified citadels in Italy. The Fortress was protectet with very big cannons. In Assassins Creed: Renaissance, when the Orsi Brothers attack Forlì, Caterina Sforza has to order that the cannons fire at enemy targets inside the town walls, and so, parts of the city got destroyed.
- It is in Forlì that the player can dye Ezio´s robes with the tints "Wetlands Ebony" and "Wetlands Ivory" to achieve the "Perfect Harmony" Trophy/Achievement.