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{{quote|We are with you, friend, only lead the way.| | {{quote|We are with you, friend, only lead the way.|A thief's greeting to Ezio.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
The '''Thieves''' were one of the factions-for-hire in [[Italy]] during the [[Renaissance]], alongside [[courtesans]] and [[mercenaries]]. They were adept [[Freerunning|free-runners]], and possessed a number of guilds in different cities. | |||
Several guilds, including the [[Venice Thieves Guild|Venetian guild]] and [[Rome Thieves Guild|Roman guild]], were allied to the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]]. As such, they possessed a measure of virtue; refusing to steal from the poor, and fighting to defy the local, corrupt nobility. | |||
However, a number of thieves were independent of the Order. The [[Cento Occhi]] in particular were allied to the [[House of Borgia]], and sought to counteract the Assassins. Several [[Pickpocketing#Pickpockets|pickpockets]] chose to steal freely from Assassins as well. | |||
[[Florence|Florentine]] (and later, [[Rome|Roman]]) thieves were led by [[La Volpe]], [[Venice|Venetian]] thieves were led by [[Antonio de Magianis]], and the Rome-based Cento Occhi were led by [[Lanz]]. | |||
== | ==History== | ||
[[ | From as early as when a thief helped to save his life by urging him to run from the [[guards]] at [[Auditore execution|his family's execution]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] both helped, and enlisted aid from thieves on several occasions.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
Thieves were often the most well-informed factions of the cities, and were thus able to provide Ezio with information on [[Assassination Targets|targets]] and other events in their district. In Florence of 1478, La Volpe made use of one of his thieves to lure Ezio to him, after which he gave him details on how to locate [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
[[File:Ezio carrying rosa.png|thumb|250px|left|Thieves escorting Ezio and Rosa.]] | |||
In 1481, after assisting [[Rosa]], one of the members of the Venetian guild, Ezio allied with the thieves in order to infiltrate the [[Palazzo della Seta]]. Together, he and the thieves successfully claimed the building and assassinated [[Emilio Barbarigo]] in 1485.<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
Some time prior to 1499, [[Paganino]], a member of the Venetian guild, betrayed his allies and became a spy for the Templars; passing them vital information on the Assassin Order, and their base in [[Monteriggioni]]. At the opening of the new year in 1500, his actions eventually led to the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]].<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | |||
Upon traveling to Rome, Ezio allied his newly-founded [[Rome Assassins Guild|Assassins guild]] with La Volpe's thieves. After aiding them in establishing their headquarters in [[La Volpe Addormentata]], he learned of their close rivalry with the Cento Occhi thieves.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
In contrast to the Assassin-allied thieves, the Cento Occhi stole from the poor, and terrorized the [[civilians]] of Rome. At La Volpe's request, Ezio [[Thief Assignments|aided in repressing them]], fighting in brawls alongside La Volpe's thieves, sullying the Cento Occhi's reputation with the Borgia, and killing the guild's leaders.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
Though he usually worked alongside the guilds to suppress [[Templars|Templar]]-control of a city, Ezio also hired thieves on the streets, offering them money in return for assistance. Unlike the other hired factions, they could easily follow the Assassin along rooftops.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
[[File:ACII_Eziothieves_V.png|250px|thumb|Ezio followed by his thieves.]] | |||
The thieves could help Ezio by distracting any soldiers guarding high-profile locations, such as [[Banks]] or other restricted areas. They often did so by attacking or taunting the men, and subsequently luring them away. Should Ezio engage in a fight as they followed him, they would always help him defeat his enemies as well.<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
After he had competed alongside them in several [[Guild Challenges|challenges]], the thieves of Rome began to further assist Ezio by pickpocketing money for him whenever he hired them.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
===Combat=== | |||
[[File:AC_II_Thieves_guards.png|250px|thumb|left|Ezio and a number of thieves fighting guards.]] | |||
Thieves were lightly armed, carrying only a [[Short blade|dagger]] (or a [[Swords and Maces|sword]] on rare occasions) and wearing very light [[armor]]. This allowed them to follow Ezio in many of his acrobatic moves, though did not offer much protection in combat.<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
They resorted to speed and agility in combat, dodging and countering enemy blows much like [[Agile guards]]. As such, they were usually only vulnerable to well-protected guards, such as [[Brutes]] and [[Seekers]].<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
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==Known Thieves== | ==Known Thieves== | ||
[[File:Rome_Thieves.png| | [[File:Rome_Thieves.png|framed|right|Insignia of the Roman guild.]] | ||
===Venice=== | ===Venice=== | ||
*[[Antonio de Magianis]] | *[[Antonio de Magianis]]<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
*[[Ugo]] | *[[Ugo]]<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
*[[Rosa]] | *[[Rosa]]<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
*[[Franco]] | *[[Franco]]<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
*[[Paganino]] | *[[Paganino]]<ref name="Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> | ||
===Rome=== | |||
*[[La Volpe]]<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
*[[Claudio]]<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
*[[Trimalchio]]<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
*Paganino<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
*[[Aldo]]<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | |||
==Achievement== | ==Achievement== | ||
The [[Achievements|achievement]] | The [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement]] "Steal Home" is awarded for winning a race against any thief. | ||
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|[[File:StealHome-ACII-trophy.PNG|64px]] | |[[File:StealHome-ACII-trophy.PNG|64px]] | ||
!Steal Home | !Steal Home | ||
|Win a race against | |Win a race against thieves. | ||
|10[[File:G.png]] | |10[[File:G.png]] | ||
|Bronze | |Bronze | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *The memories where thieves use swords instead of daggers include "[[Cleaning House]]," and "[[Who's Got Mail?]]" | ||
*Like guards, | *Like guards, in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', thieves are generally better equipped in Venice than they are in Florence. | ||
*The boy in the mission "[[Human Cargo]]" is dressed like a thief. | *The boy in the mission "[[Human Cargo]]" is dressed like a thief. | ||
* | *In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', Ezio can lock onto thieves that signal the start of a Thief Assignment and perform execution moves on them. After appearing to die, they soon recover and get back up. | ||
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', it's possible to train Cento Occhi thieves and use them in missions. | |||
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' it's possible to train Cento Occhi and use them in missions. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center" > | <gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center" > | ||
Zw-thieves.png|Some thieves of Venice. | Zw-thieves.png|Some thieves of Venice. | ||
AC_II_Thieves_distract.png|Ezio ordering thieves to create a diversion. | AC_II_Thieves_distract.png|Ezio ordering thieves to create a diversion. | ||
morpheus.jpg|La Volpe talking to one of his | morpheus.jpg|La Volpe talking to one of his thieves. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{ACII}} | {{ACII}} | ||
{{ACRevelations}} | {{ACRevelations}} | ||
[[Category:Factions]] | [[Category:Factions]] | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 2 November 2011
- "We are with you, friend, only lead the way."
- ―A thief's greeting to Ezio.[src]
The Thieves were one of the factions-for-hire in Italy during the Renaissance, alongside courtesans and mercenaries. They were adept free-runners, and possessed a number of guilds in different cities.
Several guilds, including the Venetian guild and Roman guild, were allied to the Assassin Order. As such, they possessed a measure of virtue; refusing to steal from the poor, and fighting to defy the local, corrupt nobility.
However, a number of thieves were independent of the Order. The Cento Occhi in particular were allied to the House of Borgia, and sought to counteract the Assassins. Several pickpockets chose to steal freely from Assassins as well.
Florentine (and later, Roman) thieves were led by La Volpe, Venetian thieves were led by Antonio de Magianis, and the Rome-based Cento Occhi were led by Lanz.
History
From as early as when a thief helped to save his life by urging him to run from the guards at his family's execution, Ezio Auditore da Firenze both helped, and enlisted aid from thieves on several occasions.[1]
Thieves were often the most well-informed factions of the cities, and were thus able to provide Ezio with information on targets and other events in their district. In Florence of 1478, La Volpe made use of one of his thieves to lure Ezio to him, after which he gave him details on how to locate Francesco de' Pazzi.[1]
In 1481, after assisting Rosa, one of the members of the Venetian guild, Ezio allied with the thieves in order to infiltrate the Palazzo della Seta. Together, he and the thieves successfully claimed the building and assassinated Emilio Barbarigo in 1485.[1]
Some time prior to 1499, Paganino, a member of the Venetian guild, betrayed his allies and became a spy for the Templars; passing them vital information on the Assassin Order, and their base in Monteriggioni. At the opening of the new year in 1500, his actions eventually led to the Fall of Monteriggioni.[2]
Upon traveling to Rome, Ezio allied his newly-founded Assassins guild with La Volpe's thieves. After aiding them in establishing their headquarters in La Volpe Addormentata, he learned of their close rivalry with the Cento Occhi thieves.[2]
In contrast to the Assassin-allied thieves, the Cento Occhi stole from the poor, and terrorized the civilians of Rome. At La Volpe's request, Ezio aided in repressing them, fighting in brawls alongside La Volpe's thieves, sullying the Cento Occhi's reputation with the Borgia, and killing the guild's leaders.[2]
Characteristics
Though he usually worked alongside the guilds to suppress Templar-control of a city, Ezio also hired thieves on the streets, offering them money in return for assistance. Unlike the other hired factions, they could easily follow the Assassin along rooftops.[1][2]
The thieves could help Ezio by distracting any soldiers guarding high-profile locations, such as Banks or other restricted areas. They often did so by attacking or taunting the men, and subsequently luring them away. Should Ezio engage in a fight as they followed him, they would always help him defeat his enemies as well.[1]
After he had competed alongside them in several challenges, the thieves of Rome began to further assist Ezio by pickpocketing money for him whenever he hired them.[2]
Combat
Thieves were lightly armed, carrying only a dagger (or a sword on rare occasions) and wearing very light armor. This allowed them to follow Ezio in many of his acrobatic moves, though did not offer much protection in combat.[1]
They resorted to speed and agility in combat, dodging and countering enemy blows much like Agile guards. As such, they were usually only vulnerable to well-protected guards, such as Brutes and Seekers.[1]
Known Thieves
Venice
Rome
Achievement
The achievement "Steal Home" is awarded for winning a race against any thief.
| Icon | Name | How to obtain | Points | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Steal Home | Win a race against thieves. | 10
|
Bronze |
Trivia
- The memories where thieves use swords instead of daggers include "Cleaning House," and "Who's Got Mail?"
- Like guards, in Assassin's Creed II, thieves are generally better equipped in Venice than they are in Florence.
- The boy in the mission "Human Cargo" is dressed like a thief.
- In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Ezio can lock onto thieves that signal the start of a Thief Assignment and perform execution moves on them. After appearing to die, they soon recover and get back up.
- In Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy, it's possible to train Cento Occhi thieves and use them in missions.
Gallery
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Some thieves of Venice. -
Ezio ordering thieves to create a diversion.
-
La Volpe talking to one of his thieves.
References
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