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==Biography==
==Biography==
As a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Order's fight against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by [[Ishak Pasha]], the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] Grand Vizier and, incidentally, the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Ishak Pasha]]</ref>
As a member of the [[Templars]], Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Order's fight against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1476, the Ottoman Grand Vizier [[Ishak Pasha]], who incidentally was also [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]], defeated Vlad when he tried to spark an uprising in [[Hungary]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Ishak Pasha]]</ref> Following his capture, Vlad died shortly after and his decapitated head was brought back to [[Constantinople]] as a trophy. His head and [[Vlad Tepes' Sword|sword]] were later deposited in a specially-made [[Vlad the Impaler's Prison|prison]] just outside the Constantinian Walls.<ref name="Impaler's Tomb">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Impaler's Tomb]]</ref>
 
Following his capture, Vlad died shortly after, with his decapitated head brought back to [[Constantinople]] as a trophy, and together with his [[Vlad Tepes' Sword|sword]], deposited in a specially made [[Vlad the Impaler's Prison|prison]] just outside the Constantinian Walls.<ref name="Impaler's Tomb" />  
 
==Legacy and influence==
==Legacy and influence==
Vlad was also the role model of a Wallachian Assassin, [[Vali cel Tradat]]. His death, which Vali believed the Ottomans were responsible for, coupled with the fact that the Assassins had brokered a truce with the Ottoman Empire, led to Vali's eventual betrayal of the Order.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Database: Vali cel Tradat]]</ref>
The Wallachian former [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Vali cel Tradat]] idolized Vlad and believed the Ottomans were responsible for his death because they had brokered a truce with the Assassins. This grievance eventually led to Vali betraying the Brotherhood to join the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order|Byzantine Templars]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Database: Vali cel Tradat]]</ref> Years after Vali's defection, in 1511, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] recovered Vlad's sword from the prison.<ref name="Impaler's Tomb"/>
 
Dracula's sword was eventually recovered in 1511 by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]]. While Ezio recovered Vlad's sword from the tomb, a skull bearing long canine fangs could be seen, furthering the rumors of Vlad's vampirism.<ref name="Impaler's Tomb">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Impaler's Tomb]]</ref>


Vlad the Impaler was later the inspiration many vampire legends and stories surrounding him.<ref name="WiYB">''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]''</ref> According to said legends, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his pale white skin and the fact that he only went outside occasionally. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, was the beginning of the vampiric mythology attached to the Wallachian Voivode.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Vlad the Impaler}}</ref>
Vlad was later the inspiration behind many vampire legends and stories surrounding him.<ref name="WiYB">''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]''</ref> According to said tales, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his pale white skin and the fact that he rarely went outside. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, was the beginning of the vampiric mythology attached to the Wallachian Voivode.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Vlad the Impaler}}</ref> As if to give credence to the rumors of Vlad's supernatural nature, his tomb conspicuously contained a lone skull bearing long canine fangs.<ref name="Impaler's Tomb"/>


In 2012, his [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] were used as an Animi Avatar by the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]], for the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations|second stage]] of training for the recruits in their [[Animi Training Program]], under the title of the [[Count]]. Despite historically possessing a sword, his avatar in the Animi Training Program uses a mace instead.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Multiplayer/ACR|Multiplayer]]</ref>
In 2012, the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]] used his [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] to create the [[Animi Avatars (second stage)|Animi Avatar]] known as "the [[Count]]" for the [[Multiplayer/ACR|second stage]] of their recruits' [[Animi Training Program]]. Despite historically possessing a [[sword]], his avatar in the program used a [[mace]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Multiplayer/ACR|Multiplayer]]</ref>


==Personality and traits==
==Personality and traits==
Known as brutally violent among his enemies, his actions quickly garnered the reputation of being a monster.<ref name="WiYB" /> He was given the nickname "The Impaler" as a result 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 his victim would be impaled. Afterwards, the spikes would be formed in a large circle as a barricade around Vlad's fortresses, also used to threaten any who opposed him.<ref name="WP" />
Known as brutally violent among his enemies, his actions quickly garnered the reputation of being a monster.<ref name="WiYB" /> He was given the epithet of "The Impaler" as a result of the way he tortured his victims, wherein he would put lard or another lubricant on a large wooden spike and place it between their legs to eventually impale the subject. Afterwards, the spikes were arranged in a circular barricade around Vlad's [[fort]]resses as macabre displays and also to threaten any who opposed him.<ref name="WP" />


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Impaler 3.png|Vlad's skull inside his coffin
Impaler 3.png|Vlad's purported skull inside his coffin
Vlad_Tepes_Who's_In_Your_Blood.jpg|Vlad Tepes in ''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]''
Vlad Tepes Who's In Your Blood.jpg|Vlad Tepes in ''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]''
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Corpse}} {{c|appears as an Animi Avatar only}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Corpse}} {{c|appears as an Animi Avatar only}}
*[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{c|appears in promotional material only}}
*[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{c|appears in promotional material only}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Mdat}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:30, 10 November 2023

Vlad III Tepes (1431 – 1476), also known by the title of Vlad the Impaler; his birth name, Vlad Draculesti; and the patronymic name Dracula, was a Voivode of Wallachia who ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476.

Biography

As a member of the Templars, Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Order's fight against the Ottoman Empire. In 1476, the Ottoman Grand Vizier Ishak Pasha, who incidentally was also leader of the Ottoman Assassins, defeated Vlad when he tried to spark an uprising in Hungary.[1] Following his capture, Vlad died shortly after and his decapitated head was brought back to Constantinople as a trophy. His head and sword were later deposited in a specially-made prison just outside the Constantinian Walls.[2]

Legacy and influence

The Wallachian former Assassin Vali cel Tradat idolized Vlad and believed the Ottomans were responsible for his death because they had brokered a truce with the Assassins. This grievance eventually led to Vali betraying the Brotherhood to join the Byzantine Templars.[3] Years after Vali's defection, in 1511, the Italian Assassins' Mentor Ezio Auditore recovered Vlad's sword from the prison.[2]

Vlad was later the inspiration behind many vampire legends and stories surrounding him.[4] According to said tales, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his pale white skin and the fact that he rarely went outside. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, was the beginning of the vampiric mythology attached to the Wallachian Voivode.[5] As if to give credence to the rumors of Vlad's supernatural nature, his tomb conspicuously contained a lone skull bearing long canine fangs.[2]

In 2012, the Templar company Abstergo Industries used his genetic memories to create the Animi Avatar known as "the Count" for the second stage of their recruits' Animi Training Program. Despite historically possessing a sword, his avatar in the program used a mace.[6]

Personality and traits

Known as brutally violent among his enemies, his actions quickly garnered the reputation of being a monster.[4] He was given the epithet of "The Impaler" as a result of the way he tortured his victims, wherein he would put lard or another lubricant on a large wooden spike and place it between their legs to eventually impale the subject. Afterwards, the spikes were arranged in a circular barricade around Vlad's fortresses as macabre displays and also to threaten any who opposed him.[5]

Behind the scenes

Vlad the Impaler is a historical individual and makes an appearance in Assassin's Creed: Revelations. Vlad is usually thought to be shortened from names beginning with the Slavic element volod, "to rule". Tepes is Romanian for "impaler".

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References

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Database: Ishak Pasha
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Revelations – The Impaler's Tomb
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Database: Vali cel Tradat
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Who's In Your Blood?
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Vlad the Impaler on Wikipedia
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Multiplayer

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