'''Vlad III Tepes''' (November or December 1431 - December 1476), also known by the title of '''Vlad the Impaler''' and the patronymic name '''Dracula''', was a {{Wiki|Prince of Wallachia|Voievod}} (Prince) of {{Wiki|Wallachia}} that ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476.
'''Vlad III Tepes''' (November or December 1431 - December 1476), also known by the title of '''Vlad the Impaler''' and the patronymic name '''Dracula''', was a {{Wiki|Prince of Wallachia|Voievod}} (Prince) of {{Wiki|Wallachia}} that ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476.
Secretly a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Templars' fight against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by [[Ishak Pasha]], the [[Ottomans|Ottoman]] Grand Vizier and [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Turkish Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]], with the event ultimately resulting in Vlad's death.
Secretly a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Templars' fight against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by [[Ishak Pasha]], the [[Ottomans|Ottoman]] Grand Vizier and [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Turkish Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]], with the event ultimately resulting in Vlad's death.
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In 1511, the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Assassins]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]], went on a quest to find Vlad's [[Vlad Tepes's Sword|personal sword]] hidden in his [[Vlad the Impaler's Prison|prison]] in [[Constantinople]], which was rumored to be a weapon that could defeat any foe.
In 1511, the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Assassins]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]], went on a quest to find Vlad's [[Vlad Tepes's Sword|personal sword]] hidden in his [[Vlad the Impaler's Prison|prison]] in [[Constantinople]], which was rumored to be a weapon that could defeat any foe.
In 2012, his [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] were used as an Animi Avatar by the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]], for the training of the recruits in their [[Animi Training Program]], under the title of the [[Count]].
In 2012, his [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] were used as an Animi Avatar by the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]], for the training of the recruits in their [[Animi Training Program]], under the title of "the [[Count]]."
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Vlad was also the idol of a Wallachian Assassin, named [[Vali cel Tradat]]. With his death, of which Vali believed the Ottomans were responsible, coupled with the fact that the Assassins had brokered a truce with the Ottoman Empire, it led to Vali's eventual betrayal of the Order.
Vlad was also the idol of a Wallachian Assassin, named [[Vali cel Tradat]]. With his death, of which Vali believed the Ottomans were responsible, coupled with the fact that the Assassins had brokered a truce with the Ottoman Empire, it led to Vali's eventual betrayal of the Order.
[[File:vlad-tepes-skull.png|thumb|200px|Vlad's skull inside his coffin.]]
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', Vlad the Impaler Coins are used as [[Trade Objects|trade items]].
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', Vlad the Impaler Coins are used as [[Trade Objects|trade items]].
*According to legend, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his white skin and the fact that he only went outside occasionally. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, became the inspiration for the famous vampiric character "Dracula".
*According to legend, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his white skin and the fact that he only went outside occasionally. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, became the inspiration for the famous vampiric character "Dracula".
**When you take his sword from his tomb, you can briefly see that his skull had long canine fangs, further referring to the belief that he was a vampire.
**[[File:vlad-tepes-skull.png|thumb|200px|Vlad's skull inside his coffin.]]When you take his sword from his tomb, you can briefly see that his skull had long canine fangs, further referring to the belief that he was a vampire.
*He was given the nickname "The Impaler" because of the way he would torture his victims. He would put lard or some type of lubricant on a large wooden spike and place them at the top of it, with it between their legs, and eventually they would be impaled. Afterwards, the spikes would be formed in a large circle as a barricade around his fortresses, also used to threaten any who opposed him.
*He was given the nickname "The Impaler" because of the way he would torture his victims. He would put lard or some type of lubricant on a large wooden spike and place them at the top of it, with it between their legs, and eventually they would be impaled. Afterwards, the spikes would be formed in a large circle as a barricade around his fortresses, also used to threaten any who opposed him.
Revision as of 08:50, 19 May 2012
Vlad Tepes.
Vlad III Tepes (November or December 1431 - December 1476), also known by the title of Vlad the Impaler and the patronymic name Dracula, was a Voievod (Prince) of Wallachia that ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476.
Secretly a member of the Templar Order, Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Templars' fight against the Ottoman Empire. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by Ishak Pasha, the Ottoman Grand Vizier and leader of the Ottoman Assassins, with the event ultimately resulting in Vlad's death.
Vlad was also the idol of a Wallachian Assassin, named Vali cel Tradat. With his death, of which Vali believed the Ottomans were responsible, coupled with the fact that the Assassins had brokered a truce with the Ottoman Empire, it led to Vali's eventual betrayal of the Order.
According to legend, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his white skin and the fact that he only went outside occasionally. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, became the inspiration for the famous vampiric character "Dracula".
File:Vlad-tepes-skull.pngVlad's skull inside his coffin.When you take his sword from his tomb, you can briefly see that his skull had long canine fangs, further referring to the belief that he was a vampire.
He was given the nickname "The Impaler" because of the way he would torture his victims. He would put lard or some type of lubricant on a large wooden spike and place them at the top of it, with it between their legs, and eventually they would be impaled. Afterwards, the spikes would be formed in a large circle as a barricade around his fortresses, also used to threaten any who opposed him.
