'''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]].
'''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]], and is a confirmed multiplayer map for [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'']].
==History==
==History==
The land around Forlì had been settled since the Paleolithic; the city's name comes from 'Forum Livii'.
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.
By the 15th century, Forlì was ruled by [[Girolamo Riario]], and was a part of [[Venice]]'s coastal defense network.
==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
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===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 Forlì. The [[Piece of Eden|Apple of Eden]] was briefly kept there. It serves as a [[Secret Location]].<br />
'''Rocca di Ravaldino''' was the heavily walled and cannoned fortress of Forlì, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city. The [[Piece of Eden|Apple of Eden]] was briefly held here for safekeeping upon its recovery by the [[Assassins|Assassins' Order]]. It serves as a [[Secret Location]].
It is also a location of an Assassins' Tomb
Forlì is a confirmed multiplayer map for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.
==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|''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 [[File:4614520019_2b70f32016.jpg|thumb|left|Panoramic view of Forli]]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. Her legendary quotes are featured in the Battle of Forlì DLC. In 1488, her husband, Girolamo Riario, was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the [[House of Orsi|Orsi]], a noble family of the city, and she and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino refused to surrender, Caterina [[File:4614520019_2b70f32016.jpg|thumb|left|Panoramic view of Forli]]offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo, to yield. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside the safety of the fortress, she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors. When they threatened to kill her still-captive children, 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!).
*Forlì was a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forlì was a one of the most fortified citadels in Italy. The Fortress was protected by numerous, very large cannons. In [[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance|''Assassin's 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 as a result of this order, parts of the city were destroyed.
*Forlì was a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forlì was one of the most fortified citadels in [[Italy]], one that was protected by numerous, very large cannons. In [[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance|''Assassin's Creed: Renaissance'']], when the [[Orsi Brothers]] attack Forlì, Caterina Sforza is forced to order the cannons to fire at enemy targets inside the town walls. As a result, parts of the city were 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]].
*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]].
*You can fly with the [[Flying Machine]] if you download the [[Batle of Forli DLC]], but you have to go to the northern part of Romagna to fly it.
*Forlìis one of the two locations that you can use the [[Flying Machine]] (considering you have obtained the Battle of Forli DLC), and the only one where it can be used at any time.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Rocca di Ravaldino was the heavily walled and cannoned fortress of Forlì, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city. The Apple of Eden was briefly held here for safekeeping upon its recovery by the Assassins' Order. It serves as a Secret Location.
Trivia
Caterina Sforza, who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì from 1480 until 1500. Her legendary quotes are featured in the Battle of Forlì DLC. In 1488, her husband, Girolamo Riario, was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsi, a noble family of the city, and she and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino refused to surrender, Caterina Panoramic view of Forlioffered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo, to yield. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside the safety of the fortress, she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors. When they threatened to kill her still-captive children, 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!).
Forlì was a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forlì was one of the most fortified citadels in Italy, one that was protected by numerous, very large cannons. In Assassin's Creed: Renaissance, when the Orsi Brothers attack Forlì, Caterina Sforza is forced to order the cannons to fire at enemy targets inside the town walls. As a result, parts of the city were 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.
Forlìis one of the two locations that you can use the Flying Machine (considering you have obtained the Battle of Forli DLC), and the only one where it can be used at any time.
Map of Forli and surrounding areas
