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{{quote|The liberation of Roma has begun.|Ezio Auditore|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}} | {{quote|The liberation of Roma has begun.|Ezio Auditore|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}} | ||
Ezio proceeded to destroy twelve [[Borgia towers]], all of which were propagating the Borgia influence across Rome. At the same time, he also recruited many distressed Roman [[citizens]] as Assassin [[Apprentices]]. Ezio also managed to re-establish relationships with the respective city guilds of the [[Thieves]], [[Courtesans]], and [[Mercenaries]]. | Ezio proceeded to destroy twelve [[Borgia towers]], all of which were propagating the Borgia influence across Rome. At the same time, he also recruited many distressed Roman [[citizens]] as Assassin [[Apprentices]]. Ezio also managed to re-establish relationships with the respective city guilds of the [[Thieves]], [[Courtesans]], and [[Mercenaries]]. As Ezio began to liberate Rome, he also restored many shops and famous Roman landmarks, successfully giving the people the will and initiative to think for themselves, and to fight for their own rights. | ||
As the Borgia influence was weakened day by day, the military presence in the districts were diminished, and crime rates began to drop. To further bring down the Borgia, each of the [[Templar]] agents under the command of [[Cesare Borgia]] were hunted down by Ezio and his brotherhood, and at this, the eyes and ears of the Templar were no more. In a particular counter-propaganda mission, posters with the Borgia family crest and the motto 'Viva Borgia' were also removed by Ezio. The [[Followers of Romulus]], who were terrorizing the people of Rome by the command of Cesare and their Papal overlords, were also brought down by Ezio, who infiltrated [[Lairs of Romulus|their lairs]] and killed their leaders.[[File:EZIO_A~1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ezio and [[Machiavelli]] meet in Rome.]] | As the Borgia influence was weakened day by day, the military presence in the districts were diminished, and crime rates began to drop. To further bring down the Borgia, each of the [[Templar]] agents under the command of [[Cesare Borgia]] were hunted down by Ezio and his brotherhood, and at this, the eyes and ears of the Templar were no more. In a particular counter-propaganda mission, posters with the Borgia family crest and the motto 'Viva Borgia' were also removed by Ezio. The [[Followers of Romulus]], who were terrorizing the people of Rome by the command of Cesare and their Papal overlords, were also brought down by Ezio, who infiltrated [[Lairs of Romulus|their lairs]] and killed their leaders.[[File:EZIO_A~1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ezio and [[Machiavelli]] meet in Rome.]] | ||
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Before Ezio could directly attack the Borgia, he eliminated Cesare's three generals, all of whom served Cesare in a different area corresponding to their own talents. Ezio assassinated [[Juan Borgia the Elder]], Cesare's banker, who funded weapons and troops for Cesare's wars in Romagna. He also killed [[Octavian de Valois]], a general in the French and Papal army, who helped Cesare maintain his power in Rome with his troops. He also attacked [[Micheletto]], Cesare's personal assassin, who attempted to murder [[Pietro Rossi]], [[Lucrezia Borgia]]'s secret lover, but failed due to intervention by Ezio. Micheletto's life was only spared due to Ezio's need to save Pietro from the poison he had ingested. | Before Ezio could directly attack the Borgia, he eliminated Cesare's three generals, all of whom served Cesare in a different area corresponding to their own talents. Ezio assassinated [[Juan Borgia the Elder]], Cesare's banker, who funded weapons and troops for Cesare's wars in Romagna. He also killed [[Octavian de Valois]], a general in the French and Papal army, who helped Cesare maintain his power in Rome with his troops. He also attacked [[Micheletto]], Cesare's personal assassin, who attempted to murder [[Pietro Rossi]], [[Lucrezia Borgia]]'s secret lover, but failed due to intervention by Ezio. Micheletto's life was only spared due to Ezio's need to save Pietro from the poison he had ingested. | ||
[[File:304px-Borgia_Tower.jpg|thumb|250px|A Borgia tower, ignited by Ezio.]] | [[File:304px-Borgia_Tower.jpg|thumb|250px|A Borgia tower, ignited by Ezio.]] | ||
By August 1503, the Borgia were vulnerable enough for a direct assault. Ezio then infiltrated the more heavily guarded [[Castel Sant'Angelo]] to assassinate Rodrigo and Cesare, and to retrieve [[Sixth Apple|the Apple]]. Spying on the Borgia family from a window, Ezio witnessed Cesare kill Rodrigo out of rage as a response to his father's attempt to poison him. [[Lucrezia Borgia]], Cesare's younger sister, confessed to Cesare that the Apple was at [[Basilica di San Pietro|St. Peter's Basilica]]. Ezio quickly left in order to retrieve the Apple before Cesare could. Beating Cesare to the St. Peter's, he then used the Apple to demilitarize Cesare's Papal forces by killing several key captains in a single attack. After this, many other supporters took the initiative to abandon Cesare, believing the Borgia's money to be "tainted." | By August 1503, the Borgia were vulnerable enough for a direct assault. Ezio then infiltrated the more heavily guarded [[Castel Sant'Angelo]] to assassinate Rodrigo and Cesare, and to retrieve [[Sixth Apple|the Apple]]. Spying on the Borgia family from a window, Ezio witnessed Cesare kill Rodrigo out of rage as a response to his father's attempt to poison him. [[Lucrezia Borgia]], Cesare's younger sister, confessed to Cesare that the Apple was at [[Basilica di San Pietro|St. Peter's Basilica]]. Ezio quickly left in order to retrieve the Apple before Cesare could. Beating Cesare to the St. Peter's, he then used the Apple to demilitarize Cesare's Papal forces by killing several key captains in a single attack. After this, many other supporters took the initiative to abandon Cesare, believing the Borgia's money to be "tainted."[[File:Ezio and apprentices ambush.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ezio and his apprentices, dealing with the guards.]] | ||
In a final effort to reclaim Rome for himself, Cesare attempted to recall his army from the battlefields to assist him. However, at Rome's city gates, Cesare was ambushed by the Assassins, though he safely sealed himself outside the city walls in order to escape them. The army that arrived for him, however, was not his own, but that of [[Fabio Orsini]], who had been warranted to arrest Cesare, upon the order the new Pope, Julius II. At this, Rome was fully liberated from the influential rule of the Borgia and the Templars. | In a final effort to reclaim Rome for himself, Cesare attempted to recall his army from the battlefields to assist him. However, at Rome's city gates, Cesare was ambushed by the Assassins, though he safely sealed himself outside the city walls in order to escape them. The army that arrived for him, however, was not his own, but that of [[Fabio Orsini]], who had been warranted to arrest Cesare, upon the order the new Pope, Julius II. At this, Rome was fully liberated from the influential rule of the Borgia and the Templars. | ||
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The Liberation of Rome took place during the Italian Renaissance, in which the city of Rome was freed from the rule of the Borgia by the Assassins, and was brought rather belatedly into the Renaissance.
In 1500, following the events of the Siege of Monteriggioni, the Master Assassin Ezio Auditore was brought to Rome to recover from his injuries acquired during the battle. Once more, just as he had twenty-four years previously, he sought revenge against the Borgia for the untimely murder of his kin.
Rome, under the ruling influence of the Borgia, had become decrepit, decaying under oppression and corruption. The people were starving, and fearing for their lives; and Ezio sought to hearten the people, to allow them to believe again. His mission in Rome was not simply about destroying the Borgia, but was more importantly a quest to bring the ideas and beliefs of the Renaissance into Rome.
Destroying the Borgia
- "The liberation of Roma has begun."
- ―Ezio Auditore[src]
Ezio proceeded to destroy twelve Borgia towers, all of which were propagating the Borgia influence across Rome. At the same time, he also recruited many distressed Roman citizens as Assassin Apprentices. Ezio also managed to re-establish relationships with the respective city guilds of the Thieves, Courtesans, and Mercenaries. As Ezio began to liberate Rome, he also restored many shops and famous Roman landmarks, successfully giving the people the will and initiative to think for themselves, and to fight for their own rights.
As the Borgia influence was weakened day by day, the military presence in the districts were diminished, and crime rates began to drop. To further bring down the Borgia, each of the Templar agents under the command of Cesare Borgia were hunted down by Ezio and his brotherhood, and at this, the eyes and ears of the Templar were no more. In a particular counter-propaganda mission, posters with the Borgia family crest and the motto 'Viva Borgia' were also removed by Ezio. The Followers of Romulus, who were terrorizing the people of Rome by the command of Cesare and their Papal overlords, were also brought down by Ezio, who infiltrated their lairs and killed their leaders.
Before Ezio could directly attack the Borgia, he eliminated Cesare's three generals, all of whom served Cesare in a different area corresponding to their own talents. Ezio assassinated Juan Borgia the Elder, Cesare's banker, who funded weapons and troops for Cesare's wars in Romagna. He also killed Octavian de Valois, a general in the French and Papal army, who helped Cesare maintain his power in Rome with his troops. He also attacked Micheletto, Cesare's personal assassin, who attempted to murder Pietro Rossi, Lucrezia Borgia's secret lover, but failed due to intervention by Ezio. Micheletto's life was only spared due to Ezio's need to save Pietro from the poison he had ingested.
By August 1503, the Borgia were vulnerable enough for a direct assault. Ezio then infiltrated the more heavily guarded Castel Sant'Angelo to assassinate Rodrigo and Cesare, and to retrieve the Apple. Spying on the Borgia family from a window, Ezio witnessed Cesare kill Rodrigo out of rage as a response to his father's attempt to poison him. Lucrezia Borgia, Cesare's younger sister, confessed to Cesare that the Apple was at St. Peter's Basilica. Ezio quickly left in order to retrieve the Apple before Cesare could. Beating Cesare to the St. Peter's, he then used the Apple to demilitarize Cesare's Papal forces by killing several key captains in a single attack. After this, many other supporters took the initiative to abandon Cesare, believing the Borgia's money to be "tainted."
In a final effort to reclaim Rome for himself, Cesare attempted to recall his army from the battlefields to assist him. However, at Rome's city gates, Cesare was ambushed by the Assassins, though he safely sealed himself outside the city walls in order to escape them. The army that arrived for him, however, was not his own, but that of Fabio Orsini, who had been warranted to arrest Cesare, upon the order the new Pope, Julius II. At this, Rome was fully liberated from the influential rule of the Borgia and the Templars.
Aftermath
Assassins
Shortly following Cesare's fall from power, Ezio was worried that Cesare still remained a threat despite his arrest, and was encouraged by his closest friend Leonardo da Vinci to use the Apple and see what would eventually become of Cesare. Despite his initial protest, Ezio decided that he could not risk Cesare's return, and used the Apple to see what the future held. Ezio then immediately left Rome for Spain, seeking to prevent Cesare from winning the Siege of Viana.
Cesare Borgia
In 1504, Cesare was exiled to Spain and imprisoned at the Castel of La Mota. However, he was in luck as the Count of the city provided him with a rope to aid him in an escape attempt. Cesare dropped seven feet from the prison wall, fracturing several bones, but was saved after he landed on the servant that accompanied him. Leaving the injured servant behind, he escaped the area dressed in a merchant's garb, and joined his brother-in-law King John III of Navarre. In 1507, King John ordered Cesare to lead his 10,000 men to Viana to reclaim the Viana Castle from the Count of Lerin. Cesare planned to win the battle to regain the support of the French, and eventually take back Rome.
Rome
After Rodrigo's death and Cesare's fall from power, Rome went through a massive change. All the shops had re-opened, the factions were re-established and the citizens underwent a change from bandits and beggars, to artists and merchants. The Papal guards were no longer corrupt, and the prosperity and light of the Renaissance had finally been brought into Rome.