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|rulers = [[House of Sforza]] | |rulers = [[House of Sforza]] | ||
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|founded = Gaius Livius Salinator | |founded = {{Wiki|Gaius Livius Salinator}} | ||
|date = 188 | |date = 188 BCE | ||
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|landmark = *[[Abbey of San Mercuriale|Abbazia di San Mercuriale]] | |landmark = *[[Abbey of San Mercuriale|Abbazia di San Mercuriale]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early development=== | ===Early development=== | ||
Forlì was founded by {{Wiki|Paleolithic}} cavemen in 798,000 | Forlì was founded by {{Wiki|Paleolithic}} cavemen in 798,000 BCE who were interested in flint manufacturing, paving the way for its reputation as an industrial center. Forlì's name is derived from the [[Roman Empire|Romans]] (''Forum Livii''), who built the city in 188 BCE, along the Via Aemilia, one of several roads they laid after pacifying the {{Wiki|Gauls}} in the region.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Forlì]]</ref> | ||
After the Roman rule, it went from {{Wiki|Lombards|Lombard}} hands into Church control. It became an independent republic in 889, infuriating the Vatican. The Vatican then spent the next 400 years trying to regain control over the city. | After the Roman rule, it went from {{Wiki|Lombards|Lombard}} hands into Church control. It became an independent republic in 889, infuriating the [[Vatican]]. The Vatican then spent the next 400 years trying to regain control over the city.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
===Middle Ages and early Renaissance=== | ===Middle Ages and early Renaissance=== | ||
Along with [[Rome]]'s constant machinations, Forlì faced a steady stream of Goth, [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]], Lombard, and Frank marauders for the next few centuries. In addition, it faced annual flooding, which was finally brought under control by diverting nearby rivers away from the city center in 1050. | Along with [[Rome]]'s constant machinations, Forlì faced a steady stream of Goth, [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]], Lombard, and Frank marauders for the next few centuries. In addition, it faced annual flooding, which was finally brought under control by diverting nearby rivers away from the city center in 1050.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
Forlì became a military dictatorship at the end of the 13th century and power was then was passed to the Ordelaffi family. In 1480, with the Ordelaffi fighting amongst themselves over the chain of succession, [[Sixtus IV|Pope Sixtus IV]] stepped in and gave the city to his nephew, [[Girolamo Riario]]. | Forlì became a military dictatorship at the end of the 13th century and power was then was passed to the Ordelaffi family. In 1480, with the Ordelaffi fighting amongst themselves over the chain of succession, [[Sixtus IV|Pope Sixtus IV]] stepped in and gave the city to his nephew, [[Girolamo Riario]].<ref name="Database" /> | ||
In 1481, the [[Florence|Florentine]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]], visited Forlì en route to [[Venice]] along with his friend [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. During the visit, Ezio rescued the countess, [[Caterina Sforza]], from a small island where she was stranded. | In 1481, the [[Florence|Florentine]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]], visited Forlì en route to [[Venice]] along with his friend [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. During the visit, Ezio rescued the countess, [[Caterina Sforza]], from a small island where she was stranded.<ref name="AC2">''Assassin's Creed II''</ref> | ||
===Battle of Forlì=== | ===Battle of Forlì=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Forlì}} | {{Main|Battle of Forlì}} | ||
[[File:Godfather 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Checco and Ludovico threatening Ezio and Caterina]] | [[File:Godfather 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Checco and Ludovico threatening Ezio and Caterina]] | ||
In 1488, Caterina hired the Orsi brothers, [[Checco Orsi|Checco]] and [[Ludovico Orsi|Ludovico]], to assassinate her husband, Girolamo Riario. At the time, Girolamo had joined the [[Templars]] and had been developing a map of the locations of the fabled [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex|Codex]] pages. | In 1488, Caterina hired the Orsi brothers, [[Checco Orsi|Checco]] and [[Ludovico Orsi|Ludovico]], to assassinate her husband, Girolamo Riario. At the time, Girolamo had joined the [[Templars]] and had been developing a map of the locations of the fabled [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex|Codex]] pages.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
Later, in 1488, Ezio returned to Forlì along with [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], intending to make the [[Rocca di Ravaldino]], a castle inside the city, a haven for the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] obtained from [[Rodrigo Borgia]]. However, before the Apple could be secured, the Orsi brothers, working on behalf of the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]], seized not only Forlì, but also Caterina's two young children, [[Bianca Riario|Bianca]] and [[Ottaviano Riario|Ottaviano]]. The Orsi brothers held them as hostages, intending to trade the children for the Apple. | Later, in 1488, Ezio returned to Forlì along with [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], intending to make the [[Rocca di Ravaldino]], a castle inside the city, a haven for the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] obtained from [[Rodrigo Borgia]]. However, before the Apple could be secured, the Orsi brothers, working on behalf of the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]], seized not only Forlì, but also Caterina's two young children, [[Bianca Riario|Bianca]] and [[Ottaviano Riario|Ottaviano]]. The Orsi brothers held them as hostages, intending to trade the children for the Apple.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
During the battle, Ezio was able to save the Sforza children and slay Ludovico Orsi easily, but was badly wounded while retrieving the Apple, after being stabbed by a dagger wielded by Checco Orsi. Despite his injuries, Ezio was able to kill Checco as well. | During the battle, Ezio was able to save the Sforza children and slay Ludovico Orsi easily, but was badly wounded while retrieving the Apple, after being stabbed by a dagger wielded by Checco Orsi. Despite his injuries, Ezio was able to kill Checco as well.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
[[File:Warm welcome 7.png|thumb|250px|Forlì as the battle begins]] | [[File:Warm welcome 7.png|thumb|250px|Forlì as the battle begins]] | ||
Ezio, weakened by his injury, fainted. In the confusion that ensued, a black robed monk was able to steal the Apple of Eden still clutched in Ezio's hand. | Ezio, weakened by his injury, fainted. In the confusion that ensued, a black robed monk was able to steal the Apple of Eden still clutched in Ezio's hand.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
Following the battle, Caterina nursed Ezio back to health at the [[Palazzo Comunale (Forlì)|Palazzo Communale]]. Ezio learned from [[Darby O'Callahan]] and the monks of the [[Abbey of San Mercuriale]] that the thief was a Dominican friar by the name of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], whom Ezio [[Bonfire of the Vanities|tracked down and killed]] in [[Florence]], thus once again obtaining the Apple. | Following the battle, Caterina nursed Ezio back to health at the [[Palazzo Comunale (Forlì)|Palazzo Communale]]. Ezio learned from [[Darby O'Callahan]] and the monks of the [[Abbey of San Mercuriale]] that the thief was a Dominican friar by the name of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], whom Ezio [[Bonfire of the Vanities|tracked down and killed]] in [[Florence]], thus once again obtaining the Apple.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
After the events of the battle, Forlì fell solely in the hands of Caterina, who fought to prevent the Vatican from re-taking control. Ultimately, however, [[Cesare Borgia]] conquered Forli after he had captured Caterina following the [[siege of Monteriggioni]]. The Countess perished in [[Florence]] after her escape and Forlì passed into Church hands despite her son's attempts to reclaim it from Pope [[Julius II|Julius II.]] | After the events of the battle, Forlì fell solely in the hands of Caterina, who fought to prevent the Vatican from re-taking control.<ref name="AC2" /> Ultimately, however, [[Cesare Borgia]] conquered Forli after he had captured Caterina following the [[siege of Monteriggioni]]. The Countess perished in [[Florence]] after her escape and Forlì passed into Church hands despite her son's attempts to reclaim it from Pope [[Julius II|Julius II]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
===Modern times=== | ===Modern times=== | ||
In 2012, Forlì was used as a simulated training location by [[Abstergo Industries]] during the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|first]] stage of their [[Animi Training Program]]. | In 2012, Forlì was used as a simulated training location by [[Abstergo Industries]] during the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|first]] stage of their [[Animi Training Program]].<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
The simulation depicted the Abbazia di San Mercuriale and the surrounding area, which contained mostly housing, some of it in poor state, as well as plenty of market stalls. Forlì's streets were mostly spacious and long, with little alleyways connecting the more open areas, of which one was dedicated to the keeping of horses, with several stables present, as well as [[Hiding spots|haystacks]] and watering troughs. Due to the low tide, the city drains were empty of water, turning one of the city's wells into a possible escape route. | The simulation depicted the Abbazia di San Mercuriale and the surrounding area, which contained mostly housing, some of it in poor state, as well as plenty of market stalls. Forlì's streets were mostly spacious and long, with little alleyways connecting the more open areas, of which one was dedicated to the keeping of horses, with several stables present, as well as [[Hiding spots|haystacks]] and watering troughs. Due to the low tide, the city drains were empty of water, turning one of the city's wells into a possible escape route.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
Forlì was not programmed to have aesthetic variations. As a result, it could only be used during the day. | Forlì was not programmed to have aesthetic variations. As a result, it could only be used during the day.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | ||
==Reference== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{AC2}} | {{AC2}} | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 3 December 2018
- "The Citadel is walled, protected by cannons - and our ally controls it."
- ―Mario Auditore about Forlì, 1488.[src]
Forlì is a city located in the region of Romagna and the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. During the Renaissance, it was the site of its eponymous battle, the Battle of Forlì.
History
Early development
Forlì was founded by Paleolithic cavemen in 798,000 BCE who were interested in flint manufacturing, paving the way for its reputation as an industrial center. Forlì's name is derived from the Romans (Forum Livii), who built the city in 188 BCE, along the Via Aemilia, one of several roads they laid after pacifying the Gauls in the region.[1]
After the Roman rule, it went from Lombard hands into Church control. It became an independent republic in 889, infuriating the Vatican. The Vatican then spent the next 400 years trying to regain control over the city.[1]
Middle Ages and early Renaissance
Along with Rome's constant machinations, Forlì faced a steady stream of Goth, Byzantine, Lombard, and Frank marauders for the next few centuries. In addition, it faced annual flooding, which was finally brought under control by diverting nearby rivers away from the city center in 1050.[1]
Forlì became a military dictatorship at the end of the 13th century and power was then was passed to the Ordelaffi family. In 1480, with the Ordelaffi fighting amongst themselves over the chain of succession, Pope Sixtus IV stepped in and gave the city to his nephew, Girolamo Riario.[1]
In 1481, the Florentine Assassin, Ezio Auditore, visited Forlì en route to Venice along with his friend Leonardo da Vinci. During the visit, Ezio rescued the countess, Caterina Sforza, from a small island where she was stranded.[2]
Battle of Forlì
- Main article: Battle of Forlì
In 1488, Caterina hired the Orsi brothers, Checco and Ludovico, to assassinate her husband, Girolamo Riario. At the time, Girolamo had joined the Templars and had been developing a map of the locations of the fabled Codex pages.[2]
Later, in 1488, Ezio returned to Forlì along with Niccolò Machiavelli, intending to make the Rocca di Ravaldino, a castle inside the city, a haven for the Apple of Eden obtained from Rodrigo Borgia. However, before the Apple could be secured, the Orsi brothers, working on behalf of the Borgia, seized not only Forlì, but also Caterina's two young children, Bianca and Ottaviano. The Orsi brothers held them as hostages, intending to trade the children for the Apple.[2]
During the battle, Ezio was able to save the Sforza children and slay Ludovico Orsi easily, but was badly wounded while retrieving the Apple, after being stabbed by a dagger wielded by Checco Orsi. Despite his injuries, Ezio was able to kill Checco as well.[2]
Ezio, weakened by his injury, fainted. In the confusion that ensued, a black robed monk was able to steal the Apple of Eden still clutched in Ezio's hand.[2]
Following the battle, Caterina nursed Ezio back to health at the Palazzo Communale. Ezio learned from Darby O'Callahan and the monks of the Abbey of San Mercuriale that the thief was a Dominican friar by the name of Girolamo Savonarola, whom Ezio tracked down and killed in Florence, thus once again obtaining the Apple.[2]
After the events of the battle, Forlì fell solely in the hands of Caterina, who fought to prevent the Vatican from re-taking control.[2] Ultimately, however, Cesare Borgia conquered Forli after he had captured Caterina following the siege of Monteriggioni. The Countess perished in Florence after her escape and Forlì passed into Church hands despite her son's attempts to reclaim it from Pope Julius II.[3]
Modern times
In 2012, Forlì was used as a simulated training location by Abstergo Industries during the first stage of their Animi Training Program.[2]
The simulation depicted the Abbazia di San Mercuriale and the surrounding area, which contained mostly housing, some of it in poor state, as well as plenty of market stalls. Forlì's streets were mostly spacious and long, with little alleyways connecting the more open areas, of which one was dedicated to the keeping of horses, with several stables present, as well as haystacks and watering troughs. Due to the low tide, the city drains were empty of water, turning one of the city's wells into a possible escape route.[2]
Forlì was not programmed to have aesthetic variations. As a result, it could only be used during the day.[2]
Trivia
- 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.
- After completing the Battle of Forlì downloadable content, the Flying Machine may be used in Forlì at any time.
- There are two Glyphs in the region of Forlì, one at Avamposto Veneziano and the other at Abbazia di San Mercuriale.
- Forlì is depicted in-game as being directly on the coastline. In reality, it is several kilometres away from any large bodies of water.
Gallery
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Concept art of Forlì -
Forlì's outer walls -
Forlì being invaded by enemy troops -
A simulation of Forlì -
An aerial view of the Forlì map used in the Animi Training Program, with chase breakers marked
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Map of Forlì in Assassin's Creed II -
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Appearances
Reference
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