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| image = Alvaro de Espinosa render.png | | image = ACRB Alvaro de Espinosa render.png | ||
| species = [[Human]] | | species = [[Human]] | ||
| database = [[Database: Álvaro de Espinosa|Álvaro de Espinosa]] | | database = [[Database: Álvaro de Espinosa|Álvaro de Espinosa]] | ||
| affiliates = [[Lobos Silenciosos]]<br | | affiliates = ''[[Lobos Silenciosos]]'' {{c|formerly}}<br>[[Assassins]] | ||
*[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]]}} | *[[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Brotherhood]]}} | ||
'''Álvaro de Espinosa''' was | '''Álvaro de Espinosa''' was a [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Assassin]] active during the ''[[Reconquista]]''. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Born in the 15th century, Álvaro de Espinosa was an experienced Spanish [[mercenaries|mercenary]] and leader of a small band called the ''[[Lobos Silenciosos]]'', or " | Born in the 15th century, Álvaro de Espinosa was an experienced Spanish [[mercenaries|mercenary]] and leader of a small band called the ''[[Lobos Silenciosos]]'', or "The Silent [[Wolf|Wolves]]". The [[Spanish Empire|Spanish crown]] contracted out him and his group to make war against the [[Moors|Moorish]] [[Emirate of Granada]].<ref name="Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Álvaro de Espinosa]]</ref> | ||
In his many travels, | In his many travels, Álvaro met the tomboyish peasant [[Andrea Cortés]]. Seeing her desire for a more fulfilling life, he took the girl under his wing and trained her in combat, eventually regarding her as the daughter he never had.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
Unlike other mercenaries or [[Spanish Army|Spanish soldiers]], Álvaro respected the [[Islam|Muslims]] and their culture. He expressly forbade the ransacking of Muslim homes, which was a common occurrence after the fall of a city or village.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | Unlike other mercenaries or [[Spanish Army|Spanish soldiers]], Álvaro respected the [[Islam|Muslims]] and their culture. He expressly forbade the ransacking of Muslim homes, which was a common occurrence after the fall of a city or village.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
As Spain marched [[Granada War|closer to victory]], the crimes | As Spain marched [[Granada War|closer to victory]], the [[Spanish Inquisition]]'s crimes committed in the name of [[Christianity|God]] increased. Álvaro grew more and more disgusted by their actions and insistent on respecting his fallen enemies. With the exception of Andrea, his men slowly began abandoning him, not sharing his reticence towards their enemies.<ref name="Rebellion" /> | ||
With few men still at his command and no desire left to fight the Muslims, Álvaro ended up in {{Wiki|Guadix}}, where he was approached by the old mercenary General [[Domingo de la Torre]]. Sensing Álvaro's discontent, Domingo offered an invitation to join forces with the Assassin Brotherhood and [[Assassin-Templar War|fight for a cause]] larger than nations or religions. Knowing of Domingo's legendary accomplishments and impressed by the man, Álvaro was convinced by his words and agreed to fight for the Assassins' cause. | With few men still at his command and no desire left to fight the Muslims, Álvaro ended up in {{Wiki|Guadix}}, where he was approached by the old mercenary General [[Domingo de la Torre]]. Sensing Álvaro's discontent, Domingo offered an invitation to join forces with the Assassin Brotherhood and [[Assassin-Templar War|fight for a cause]] larger than nations or religions. Knowing of Domingo's legendary accomplishments and impressed by the man, Álvaro was convinced by his words and agreed to fight for the Assassins' cause. | ||
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Álvaro de Espinosa was a Spanish Assassin active during the Reconquista.
Biography
Born in the 15th century, Álvaro de Espinosa was an experienced Spanish mercenary and leader of a small band called the Lobos Silenciosos, or "The Silent Wolves". The Spanish crown contracted out him and his group to make war against the Moorish Emirate of Granada.[1]
In his many travels, Álvaro met the tomboyish peasant Andrea Cortés. Seeing her desire for a more fulfilling life, he took the girl under his wing and trained her in combat, eventually regarding her as the daughter he never had.[1]
Unlike other mercenaries or Spanish soldiers, Álvaro respected the Muslims and their culture. He expressly forbade the ransacking of Muslim homes, which was a common occurrence after the fall of a city or village.[1]
As Spain marched closer to victory, the Spanish Inquisition's crimes committed in the name of God increased. Álvaro grew more and more disgusted by their actions and insistent on respecting his fallen enemies. With the exception of Andrea, his men slowly began abandoning him, not sharing his reticence towards their enemies.[1]
With few men still at his command and no desire left to fight the Muslims, Álvaro ended up in Guadix, where he was approached by the old mercenary General Domingo de la Torre. Sensing Álvaro's discontent, Domingo offered an invitation to join forces with the Assassin Brotherhood and fight for a cause larger than nations or religions. Knowing of Domingo's legendary accomplishments and impressed by the man, Álvaro was convinced by his words and agreed to fight for the Assassins' cause.
Behind the scenes
"Álvaro" is a Spanish masculine name borrowed from the Germanic language. Its origins can be found in the Old Norse Alfarr from the components alfr meaning "elf" and arr meaning "army." The surname "De Espinosa" means "of Espinosa", with Espinosa being one of several places found in a number of Spanish regions including Galicia and Vascongadas.
Gallery
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Álvaro's avatar in Rebellion's character menu
Appearances
References
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