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[[File:Chest.jpg|right|frame|right|A chest of florins.]]
'''Treasure Chests''' were small boxes full of money, which could be found in a variety of locations. Though most were found in [[Bank]]s or under [[Guards|armed guard]], they could also be located alone on various rooftops or streets. The money they contained could range from one hundred and fifty to a few thousand florins.


'''Treasure Chests''' are small chests full of money, found within [[Assassin's Creed II|''Assassin's Creed II'']] and [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'']]. The money found inside can range from one hundred and fifty to a few thousand florins, and the amount is often in relation to the player's progress in their gameplay. The Treasure Chests are occasionally found in side-quests, and greater amounts of florins may be found inside of Chests which are the hardest to reach.
The chests could either be red or gold, with the latter usually containing more florins. When viewed through the [[Animus]], they flashed unevenly with white, and could be seen most easily with [[Eagle Vision]].
==''Assassin's Creed II''==
[[File:Chest.jpg|right|frame|A chest containing florins]]
The Treasure Chests appear as flashing-white boxes, which are present in all ''Assassin's Creed II'' cities (usually hidden on balconies or on rooftops). If the player can find them, he or she will receive a certain amount of florins. There are 330 treasure chests spread over the 4 cities and mountains, as well as two hidden chests in each secret location.


Chests in cities are protected by a single [[guard]], Banks by a team of four guards. However, not all chests are guarded- a lone chest may be found with no guards protecting it, such as those along the road of the Mountains.
==Location==
[[File:Pazzi.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A group of Pazzi guards protecting a bank.]]
Chests scattered inside cities were usually unguarded, or protected by one or two guards. Those outside of cities, such as in the [[Appennine Mountains]], were not guarded. In [[Rome]], though not usually directly guarded, people opening chests on rooftops would be attacked by any nearby patrolling [[Archers]] or [[Crossbowmen]].<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>


Buildings that contain [[Codex Pages]] or Chests are referred to as Banks in the [[Animus]] [[Database]], and bear a slight resemblance to [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]]'s office, though much smaller. [[Rebecca]] states that although all families own banks, most of these banks are owned by the [[Pazzi]] family, and that breaking into them (by silencing the [[guards]]) will be worth your time.
Banks contained at least two chests, and were always guarded by four men outside the doors. [[Rebecca Crane]] once stated that although all families owned banks, most of them were owned by the [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi family]], and that breaking into them would be worthwhile.<ref name="AC2" />


Banks will always contain two chests or one Codex page. The amount of money you gain from each of these chests varies greatly, from rewards of 100 to over 1000 florins. A noteable fact is that if a treasure icon is lit dimly, this means that the treasure chest is located either above or below your current altitude.
[[Art Merchants]] also sold treasure maps that marked the locations of the chests in the entire city, or in one of its districts. They cost between 150ƒ-395ƒ in [[Florence]], 150ƒ in the Apennine Mountains, 285ƒ in [[Monteriggioni]], 175ƒ-240ƒ in [[Tuscany]], 235ƒ-260ƒ in [[Romagna]], and 485ƒ-995ƒ in [[Venice]].<ref name="AC2" />


At certain points of the game, you may buy treasure maps that show the locations of treasure chests within that city- these may be bought from [http://assassinscreed.wikia.com/wiki/Art_Merchants Art Merchant] s. They cost between 150ƒ-395ƒ in [[Florence]], 150ƒ in [[Apennine Mountains]], 285ƒ in [[Monteriggioni]], 175ƒ-240ƒ in [[Tuscany]], 235ƒ-260ƒ in [[Romagna]], and 485ƒ-995ƒ in [[Venice]].
==Valuable items==
[[File:Catacombs9.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The shrine treasure chest in a lair of Romulus.]]
Aside from money, chests found in Rome could also contain a variety of [[Trading Items|trade items]]. These could later be sold to shops, or [[Shop Quests|traded]] for other valuable items or equipment. They could vary between common objects, such as jars of leeches, or valuable jewelry.<ref name="Brotherhood" />


==''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''==
Chests could also be found in the many [[Lairs of Romulus]]. Aside from money and valuable items, one special chest per lair could be found in the lair's shrine, which contained one of six keys that unlocked the door to the [[Followers of Romulus]]' [[Armor of Brutus|treasure]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />
[[File:Treasure.png|thumb|231px|Ezio Auditore recovers a lost [[Codex]] page]]Treasure Chests operate slightly differently within this game; Chests are often found with no guards at all, and it is rare to find more than two guards protecting any chests during the entire game. The only real danger to keep in mind is that most of these chests are found on flat rooftops; Crossbowmen may notice and attack the player while they're busy opening the chest.
 
Instead of holding only money, chests in this game also hold items that may be sold in shops or used for 'Shop Quests'. These items may range from 'Jar of Leeches', a very ordinary object, to 'Jewelled Headdress', a valuable item that may be sold for a high price in nearly any shop.
 
A thing to note is that each item sells for different prices in different shops; Jars of Leeches will sell for more florins if sold to a Doctor, while Copper Ore would be more valuable to a Blacksmith. A wise player should not sell any items until they have completed Shop Quests.
 
The Treasure Chests may now be found in Lairs of Romulus, side-quests and during Core Missions. The player may choose to lose 'Full Synch' and gain money, though they can always restart the memory after gaining the extra valuables. Special chests may be found within Lairs of Romulus, containing keys that unlock a unique armour for Ezio to wear. The armour can only be unlocked with every Key, and it is called the 'Armour of Brutus'.
 
==Armed Disputes and Battles==
Avoiding armed conflict is ideal when looting banks, thus it is recommended to make use of [[Courtesans]], [[Thieves]] or [[Mercenaries]] in order to distract the guards. Alternately, the player may simply throw coins so as to attract a cover of [[Civilians]].
Additionally, it is possible, in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], to incite a small brawl using banks. To do this, the player must come across a [[Pazzi]] owned bank (guarded by soldiers dressed in Pazzi red, not [[Medici]] yellow), and either attract Medici guards to the Pazzi ones, or attract the Pazzi guards to a Medici patrol (by angering the guards and getting them to follow the player). Just lead them to each other and watch them fight.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Pazzi.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A group of Pazzi, guarding their Bank]]
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', there are 330 treasure chests spread over the 4 cities and mountains, as well as two hidden chests in each [[Secret Locations|secret location]].
*Investing in the [[Monteriggioni]] Well, Mine and Church through the [[Villa Auditore]] will grant the player access to two additional chests in each of the three locations.
*Investing in the Monteriggioni Well, Mine and Church through the [[Villa Auditore]] will grant the player access to two additional chests in each of the three locations.
*There are two different types of chests: Gold and Red.
**There are also two chests in [[Ezio's room]], in the top floor of the villa. These chests, despite being golden, unfortunately only contain 200-600 florins.
*The amount of florins in each chest increases with every new city the player travels to, probably due to the increasing cost of [[weapons]] and [[armor]].
*In the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' memories "[[Escape From Debt]]" or "[[Follow The Money]]," two golden treasure chests may be found in [[Francesco Troche]]'s house.


*There are also two chests in [[Ezio's room]], in the top floor of the villa. These chests, being rare, unfortunately only contain 200-600 florins.
==References==
*The amount of florins in each chest increases with every new city the player travels to, probably due to the increasing cost of [[weapons]] and [[armor]].
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*Though there is a certain amount of florins in each chest [[Ezio]] only takes a handful of coins.
*In Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, when doing missions for Edigio Troche, treasure chests which differ in design from the normal ones can be seen on his table, and the player may loot them.
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File:Chest.jpg
A chest of florins.

Treasure Chests were small boxes full of money, which could be found in a variety of locations. Though most were found in Banks or under armed guard, they could also be located alone on various rooftops or streets. The money they contained could range from one hundred and fifty to a few thousand florins.

The chests could either be red or gold, with the latter usually containing more florins. When viewed through the Animus, they flashed unevenly with white, and could be seen most easily with Eagle Vision.

Location

File:Pazzi.jpg
A group of Pazzi guards protecting a bank.

Chests scattered inside cities were usually unguarded, or protected by one or two guards. Those outside of cities, such as in the Appennine Mountains, were not guarded. In Rome, though not usually directly guarded, people opening chests on rooftops would be attacked by any nearby patrolling Archers or Crossbowmen.[1][2]

Banks contained at least two chests, and were always guarded by four men outside the doors. Rebecca Crane once stated that although all families owned banks, most of them were owned by the Pazzi family, and that breaking into them would be worthwhile.[1]

Art Merchants also sold treasure maps that marked the locations of the chests in the entire city, or in one of its districts. They cost between 150ƒ-395ƒ in Florence, 150ƒ in the Apennine Mountains, 285ƒ in Monteriggioni, 175ƒ-240ƒ in Tuscany, 235ƒ-260ƒ in Romagna, and 485ƒ-995ƒ in Venice.[1]

Valuable items

File:Catacombs9.jpg
The shrine treasure chest in a lair of Romulus.

Aside from money, chests found in Rome could also contain a variety of trade items. These could later be sold to shops, or traded for other valuable items or equipment. They could vary between common objects, such as jars of leeches, or valuable jewelry.[2]

Chests could also be found in the many Lairs of Romulus. Aside from money and valuable items, one special chest per lair could be found in the lair's shrine, which contained one of six keys that unlocked the door to the Followers of Romulus' treasure.[2]

Trivia

  • In Assassin's Creed II, there are 330 treasure chests spread over the 4 cities and mountains, as well as two hidden chests in each secret location.
  • Investing in the Monteriggioni Well, Mine and Church through the Villa Auditore will grant the player access to two additional chests in each of the three locations.
    • There are also two chests in Ezio's room, in the top floor of the villa. These chests, despite being golden, unfortunately only contain 200-600 florins.
  • The amount of florins in each chest increases with every new city the player travels to, probably due to the increasing cost of weapons and armor.
  • In the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood memories "Escape From Debt" or "Follow The Money," two golden treasure chests may be found in Francesco Troche's house.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed II
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
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