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The '''House of Medici''' was one of the strongest houses in [[Florence]] in the late 15th century. [[Lorenzo de' Medici ]](il Magnefico) was the house's patron, and a close ally to the [[Auditore | The '''House of Medici''' was one of the strongest houses in [[Florence]] in the late 15th century. [[Lorenzo de' Medici ]](il Magnefico) was the house's patron, and a close ally to the [[Auditore]] family (as well as their Assassin connections). | ||
The [[Outfits|Medici Cape]] was given to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] by Lorenzo as a symbol of faith and trust soon after he saved Lorenzo's life during the assassination attempt by the [[Pazzi]] at High Mass. They are the constant target of [[Templar]] attacks due to their ''de facto'' control over Florence. | The [[Outfits|Medici Cape]] was given to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] by Lorenzo as a symbol of faith and trust soon after he saved Lorenzo's life during the assassination attempt by the [[Pazzi]] at High Mass. They are the constant target of [[Templar]] attacks due to their ''de facto'' control over Florence. | ||
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Later on in the game, during the corrupted Memory Sequences 12 and 13, Lorenzo de Medici dies and control of Florence turns to [[Girolamo Savonarola]]. In which, Ezio tries to stop Savonarola for Medici control in the DLC, [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. | Later on in the game, during the corrupted Memory Sequences 12 and 13, Lorenzo de Medici dies and control of Florence turns to [[Girolamo Savonarola]]. In which, Ezio tries to stop Savonarola for Medici control in the DLC, [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. | ||
The Medici are the only | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Medici are the only family in ''Assassin's Creed II'' to rule two regions: Florence and [[San Gimignano]]. | |||
Besides Pazzi guards, civilians, and thugs; Medici Guards are the weakest in-game. | *Besides Pazzi guards, civilians, and thugs; Medici Guards are the weakest in-game. | ||
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The House of Medici was one of the strongest houses in Florence in the late 15th century. Lorenzo de' Medici (il Magnefico) was the house's patron, and a close ally to the Auditore family (as well as their Assassin connections).
The Medici Cape was given to Ezio Auditore da Firenze by Lorenzo as a symbol of faith and trust soon after he saved Lorenzo's life during the assassination attempt by the Pazzi at High Mass. They are the constant target of Templar attacks due to their de facto control over Florence.
Later on in the game, during the corrupted Memory Sequences 12 and 13, Lorenzo de Medici dies and control of Florence turns to Girolamo Savonarola. In which, Ezio tries to stop Savonarola for Medici control in the DLC, Bonfire of the Vanities.
Trivia
- The Medici are the only family in Assassin's Creed II to rule two regions: Florence and San Gimignano.
- Besides Pazzi guards, civilians, and thugs; Medici Guards are the weakest in-game.