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'''Forlì''' is | }} | ||
'''Forlì''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] city located in the region of [[Romagna]] and the capital of the province of {{Wiki|Province of Forlì-Cesena|Forlì-Cesena}}. During the [[Renaissance]], it was the site of an eponymous battle, the [[Battle of Forlì]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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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" /> | 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 | 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]], Riario's wife, from a small island,<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Tutti a Bordo]]</ref> where she had been left stranded by her husband.<ref name="Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</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 | In 1488, Caterina hired the Orsi brothers, [[Checco Orsi|Checco]] and [[Ludovico Orsi|Ludovico]], to assassinate Riario. At the time, Riario 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="A Warm Welcome">''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|Battle of Forlì]]'' – [[A Warm Welcome]]</ref> | ||
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 6|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=" | Later, in July 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 6|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,<ref name="A Warm Welcome" /> 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="Godfather">''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''Battle of Forlì'' – [[Godfather]]</ref> | ||
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=" | During the battle, Ezio was able to save the Sforza children and slay Ludovico Orsi easily,<ref name="Godfather" /> 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="Checcomate">''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''Battle of Forlì'' – [[Checcomate]]</ref> | ||
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="Checcomate" /> | |||
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=" | |||
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 | [[File:Checcomate 6.png|thumb|250px|Caterina treating an injured Ezio]] | ||
Following the battle, Caterina nursed Ezio back to health at the [[Palazzo Comunale (Forlì)|Palazzo Communale]].<ref name="Checcomate" /> 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]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''Battle of Forlì'' – [[Far From the Tree]]</ref> whom Ezio eventually [[Bonfire of the Vanities|tracked down and killed]] in [[Florence]], thus once again obtaining the Apple.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' – [[Mob Justice]]</ref> | |||
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 | 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>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: Caterina Sforza (Assassin's Creed II)|Database: Caterina Sforza]]</ref> 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]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Caterina Sforza (Brotherhood)|Database: Caterina Sforza]]</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]].<ref name=" | 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="Multiplayer">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Multiplayer/ACBH|Multiplayer]]</ref> | ||
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=" | 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="Multiplayer" /> | ||
Forlì was not programmed to have aesthetic variations. As a result, it could only be used during the day.<ref name=" | Forlì was not programmed to have aesthetic variations. As a result, it could only be used during the day.<ref name="Multiplayer" /> | ||
In 2016, | In 2016, Forlì was used as a simulated location by [[Abstergo Entertainment]] for their [[Identity Project]]. Like most of the simulated locations in the Project, Forlì had two aesthetic variations, and as such, could be utilized during a siege or at dusk.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Contracts (Identity Project)|Contracts]]</ref> | ||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'', when the Orsi brothers attack Forlì, Caterina Sforza is forced to order the [[cannon]]s to fire at enemy targets inside the town walls. As a result, parts of the city were destroyed. | |||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', Forlì is depicted as being directly on the coastline. In reality, it is several kilometres away from any large bodies of water. | |||
Forlì serves as the main setting of the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' downloadable expansion ''[[Forlì – A Crimson Sunset]]'', which depicts an alternate version of the Battle of Forlì. However, since this version of the conflict is set after the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]] and is drastically different from the one seen in ''Assassin's Creed II'', it is considered non-canon. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
AC2 forli concept.png|Concept art of Forlì | AC2 forli concept.png|Concept art of Forlì | ||
Christian-schob-forli-battle-mood-thumb.jpg|Concept art of Forlì | Christian-schob-forli-battle-mood-thumb.jpg|Concept art of Forlì | ||
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ACII DB Forlì.png|[[Database: Forlì (Assassin's Creed II)|Database]] image of Forlì in ''Assassin's Creed II'' | ACII DB Forlì.png|[[Database: Forlì (Assassin's Creed II)|Database]] image of Forlì in ''Assassin's Creed II'' | ||
An Unexpected Summon.png|[[Database: Forlì (Identity)|Database]] image of Forlì in ''Assassin's Creed: Identity'' | An Unexpected Summon.png|[[Database: Forlì (Identity)|Database]] image of Forlì in ''Assassin's Creed: Identity'' | ||
The Nest of the Bird.png|Concept art of an Assassin in Forlì | |||
A Grey Sky.png|Concept art of the Battle of Forlì | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|Battle of Forlì]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' — ''[[Forlì - A Crimson Sunset]]'' {{C|non-canon}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' — ''[[Forlì - A Crimson Sunset]]'' {{C|non-canon}} | ||
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{{ACID}} | {{ACID}} | ||
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Forlì is an Italian city located in the region of Romagna and the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. During the Renaissance, it was the site of an 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, Riario's wife, from a small island,[2] where she had been left stranded by her husband.[3]
Battle of Forlì
- Main article: Battle of Forlì
In 1488, Caterina hired the Orsi brothers, Checco and Ludovico, to assassinate Riario. At the time, Riario had joined the Templars and had been developing a map of the locations of the fabled Codex pages.[4]
Later, in July 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,[4] 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.[5]
During the battle, Ezio was able to save the Sforza children and slay Ludovico Orsi easily,[5] 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.[6]
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.[6]
Following the battle, Caterina nursed Ezio back to health at the Palazzo Communale.[6] 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,[7] whom Ezio eventually tracked down and killed in Florence, thus once again obtaining the Apple.[8]
After the events of the battle, Forlì fell solely in the hands of Caterina, who fought to prevent the Vatican from re-taking control.[9] 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.[10]
Modern times
In 2012, Forlì was used as a simulated training location by Abstergo Industries during the first stage of their Animi Training Program.[11]
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.[11]
Forlì was not programmed to have aesthetic variations. As a result, it could only be used during the day.[11]
In 2016, Forlì was used as a simulated location by Abstergo Entertainment for their Identity Project. Like most of the simulated locations in the Project, Forlì had two aesthetic variations, and as such, could be utilized during a siege or at dusk.[12]
Behind the scenes
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.
In Assassin's Creed II, Forlì is depicted as being directly on the coastline. In reality, it is several kilometres away from any large bodies of water.
Forlì serves as the main setting of the Assassin's Creed: Identity downloadable expansion Forlì – A Crimson Sunset, which depicts an alternate version of the Battle of Forlì. However, since this version of the conflict is set after the Siege of Monteriggioni and is drastically different from the one seen in Assassin's Creed II, it is considered non-canon.
Gallery
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Concept art of Forlì -
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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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Database image of Forlì in Assassin's Creed II -
Database image of Forlì in Assassin's Creed: Identity -
Concept art of an Assassin in Forlì -
Concept art of the Battle of Forlì
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Identity — Forlì - A Crimson Sunset (non-canon)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed II – Database: Forlì
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Tutti a Bordo
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Renaissance
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed II – Battle of Forlì – A Warm Welcome
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed II – Battle of Forlì – Godfather
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Assassin's Creed II – Battle of Forlì – Checcomate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Battle of Forlì – Far From the Tree
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities – Mob Justice
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Caterina Sforza
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Caterina Sforza
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Multiplayer
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Identity – Contracts
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