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'''Horacio de Heredia''' was an [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]] during the [[ | '''Horacio de Heredia''' was an [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]] during the ''[[Reconquista]]''. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Horacio de Heredia was a heroic and beloved [[Knights Hospitalier|Knight Hospitalier]] of [[Rhodes]] during the [[Renaissance]]. Descended from Spanish nobility, he was regarded as one of the most virtuous men of his Order.<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | Horacio de Heredia was a heroic and beloved [[Knights Hospitalier|Knight Hospitalier]] of [[Rhodes]] during the [[Renaissance]]. Descended from [[Spain|Spanish]] nobility, he was regarded as one of the most virtuous men of his Order.<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | ||
In 1489, during [[Tomás de Torquemada|Torquemada]]'s rise to power, Horacio's noble house refused to support what they saw as an inexcusable abuse of authority by the Inquisition. Not to be trifled with, Torquemada used his influence over the [[Ferdinand II of Aragon|King]] and [[Isabella I of Castile|Queen]] to have his family branded as heretics and executed.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | In 1489, during [[Tomás de Torquemada|Torquemada]]'s rise to power, Horacio's noble house refused to support what they saw as an inexcusable abuse of authority by the Inquisition. Not to be trifled with, Torquemada used his influence over the [[Ferdinand II of Aragon|King]] and [[Isabella I of Castile|Queen]] to have his family branded as heretics and executed.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
Outraged and heartbroken by the news, Horacio decided to abandon the Knights Hospitalier in Rhodes and to return | Outraged and heartbroken by the news, Horacio decided to abandon the Knights Hospitalier in Rhodes and to return to Spain to avenge them. Getting wind of Horacio's return to the country, the Spanish Assassins approached him and invited him to join them in their fight against Inquisition.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
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Horacio de Heredia was an Assassin of the Spanish Brotherhood during the Reconquista.
Biography
Horacio de Heredia was a heroic and beloved Knight Hospitalier of Rhodes during the Renaissance. Descended from Spanish nobility, he was regarded as one of the most virtuous men of his Order.[1]
In 1489, during Torquemada's rise to power, Horacio's noble house refused to support what they saw as an inexcusable abuse of authority by the Inquisition. Not to be trifled with, Torquemada used his influence over the King and Queen to have his family branded as heretics and executed.[1]
Outraged and heartbroken by the news, Horacio decided to abandon the Knights Hospitalier in Rhodes and to return to Spain to avenge them. Getting wind of Horacio's return to the country, the Spanish Assassins approached him and invited him to join them in their fight against Inquisition.[1]
Personality and traits
While working for the Brotherhood, Horacio was invaluable to the cause. His upbringing, garb and knowledge of Templar lore allowed him to infiltrate many locations without suspicion, posing as a Templar knight. Likewise, his amazing armor and two-handed sword prowess made him a bulwark in combat.[1]
Trivia
- "Horacio" is the Spanish variant of "Horace" derived from the Latin Horatius, meaning "Hour in Time" or "Timekeeper". His surname "De Heredia," means "From Heredia," with Heredia being a village in Álava.
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