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'''''Assassin's Creed: Renaissance''''' is a novel based on the [[Assassin's Creed series|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], written by Oliver Bowden and published by Penguin Books. It is a novelised version of the game ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''; however, rather than spanning a vast period of time, it is set only in the 15th century with no mention of the game's present-day events. The novel was released in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2009, six days after the UK release of ''Assassin's Creed II'', and was released in North America on February 23, 2010.
'''''Assassin's Creed: Renaissance''''' is a novel based on the [[Assassin's Creed series|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], written by Oliver Bowden and published by Penguin Books. It is a novelised version of the game ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''; however, rather than spanning a vast period of time, it is set only in the 15th century with no mention of the game's present-day events.
 
The novel was released in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2009, six days after the UK release of ''Assassin's Creed II'', and was released in North America on 23 February 2010.


==Plot==
==Plot==
*''See [[Assassin’s Creed II#Plot|Assassin's Creed II storyline]]''
:''Main article: [[Assassin’s Creed II#Plot|Assassin's Creed II storyline]]''


<blockquote>''I will seek vengeance upon those who betrayed my family. I am [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. I am an [[Assassin]]...''</blockquote>
''I will seek vengeance upon those who betrayed my family. I am [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. I am an [[Assassin]]...''


Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the Assassin.
Betrayed by the ruling families of [[Italy]], a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore [[House of Auditore|his family]]'s honor, he will learn the art of the Assassin.


Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and [[Niccolò Machiavelli]] - knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.
Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and [[Niccolò Machiavelli]] - knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.


To his allies, he will become a force for change - fighting for freedom and justice. To his [[Templars|enemies]], he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of [[Italy]].
To his allies, he will become a force for change - fighting for freedom and justice. To [[Templars|his enemies]], he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy.


So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy.
So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy.


'''TRUTH WILL BE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.'''
'''TRUTH WILL BE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.'''


==Differences and Extras==
==Differences and Extras==
Despite being a textual version of the game, there are some mild differences present in the novel. There are also things added into the book that were not included in the game.
Despite being a textual version of ''Assassin's Creed II'', there are several differences present in the novel, as well as things added into the book that were not included in the game. The following are details of the novel that differ from the game.


===Characters===
===Characters===
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*[[Mario Auditore]] has a thick beard and is stated to be twice Ezio's size. In the game, however, Mario has a small mustache, and is roughly the same size as Ezio.
*[[Mario Auditore]] has a thick beard and is stated to be twice Ezio's size. In the game, however, Mario has a small mustache, and is roughly the same size as Ezio.
*[[Antonio]]'s full name is given as Antonio de Magianis.
*[[Antonio]]'s full name is given as Antonio de Magianis.
*Claudia gets married duing the novel, to Mario's guard captain. In the game, nothing is shown.


===Relationships===
===Relationships===
*In the novel, a short account on how Ezio first met Cristina is provided.
*A short account on how Ezio first met Cristina is provided.
*In the novel, it is revealed that Vieri also liked Cristina and once tried to kiss her by force, until Ezio came to the scene and fought Vieri off.
*It is revealed that Vieri also liked Cristina and once tried to kiss her by force, until Ezio came to the scene and fought Vieri off.
*Different parts of the book detail him visiting Cristina's house several other times, such as hours after his father and brothers are executed to collect a pouch he left there, and before Ezio meets La Volpe, wherein he helps her fiancé. These visits are also not in the game.
*Different parts of the book detail Ezio visiting Cristina's house several other times; such as after his father and brothers are executed to collect a pouch he left there, and before he meets La Volpe, wherein he helps [[Manfredo Soderini|Cristina's fiancé]].
*Several of these events regarding Ezio's relationship with Cristina are further explored in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' through [[Cristina Memories|repressed memories]].
*Ezio's relationship with [[Rosa]] is explored in more detail; whereas in the game they merely flirt with each other. In the novel, it is confirmed that they are lovers.
*In the novel, Ezio's relationship with [[Rosa]] is explored in more detail; whereas in the game they merely flirt with each other. In the novel, it is confirmed that they are lovers.
*[[Claudia Auditore]] marries Mario's guard captain.


===Equipment===
===Equipment===
*In the game, after becoming an [[Assassin]], Ezio's [[Assassin's Creed II Outfits|outfit]] generally stays the same except for the cape. In the novel, Ezio frequently changes his clothes to blend in better, such as wearing monks' robes when going to the monastery, or wearing poor civilian clothes within the village outside [[Forlì]].
*Ezio frequently changes his clothes to blend in better, such as wearing monks' robes when going to the monastery, or wearing poor civilian clothes within the village outside [[Forlì]]. In the game, Ezio's [[Assassin's Creed II Outfits|outfit]] generally stays the same.
*In the novel, Ezio's first [[hidden blade]] is attached to his right forearm instead of his left.
*Ezio's first [[hidden blade]] is attached to his right forearm instead of his left.
*In the novel, Ezio's second hidden blade is a double-bladed wrist weapon, not just a single blade as in the game.
*Ezio's second hidden blade is a double-bladed wrist weapon, not just a single blade.
*In the novel, Ezio changes his hidden blade between the poison blade and the normal blade between missions; but in the game, when Ezio gets the poison blade, he can change it on the fly. This is most obvious when Ezio performs double assassinations.
*Ezio changes his hidden blade between the poison blade and the normal blade between missions. In-game, when Ezio gets the poison blade, he can change it on the fly.
*In the novel, the bullets for Ezio's [[Pistol|hidden gun]] are provided by Leonardo, instead of the [[blacksmiths]].
*The bullets for Ezio's [[Pistol|hidden gun]] are provided by Leonardo, instead of the [[blacksmiths]].
*In the novel, the hidden blade is more often referred to as the "[[Codex]] blade."
*The hidden blade is more often referred to as the "[[Codex]] blade."
*Unlike in the game, it is revealed in the novel that [[Mario]] is shown many times to be nervous of the fact that Ezio shares the knowledge of the Codex to Leonardo, because he is not sure if anyone can be trusted with it. Despite this, Ezio still goes to Leonardo to decode the pages and improve the hidden blade.
*Mario is shown many times to be nervous of the fact that Ezio shares the knowledge of the Codex with Leonardo, because he is not sure if anyone can be trusted with it.
*In the novel, Ezio finds many Codex pages on the dead remains of his enemies; such as retrieving one page from [[Vieri de' Pazzi]]'s pouch and another one from [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]'s. In the game, Ezio finds most of the Codex Pages in Templar banks, however he does find them on these people's bodies.
*Ezio finds many Codex pages on the dead remains of his enemies; such as retrieving one page from Vieri de' Pazzi's pouch and another one from [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]'s. In the game, Ezio finds most of the Codex Pages in Templar banks.
*In the novel, Leonardo discovers that the Codex hides a map, even without having all of the pages. In the game, Ezio is the one to find out by using his [[Eagle Vision]].
*Leonardo discovers that the Codex hides a map, even without having all of the pages. In the game, Ezio is the one to find out by using his [[Eagle Vision]].


===Assassinations===
===Assassinations===
*In the game, Ezio angrily stabs [[Uberto Alberti]] multiple times in the chest, but in the novel, he stabs him in the throat.
*Ezio assassinates [[Uberto Alberti]] by stabbing him in the throat, while in the game, he angrily stabs him multiple times in the chest.
*In the novel, Ezio respectfully kisses [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]] on the forehead before his death. Instead of ending his slow suffering by stabbing him in the throat like in the game, Ezio instead stabs Jacopo's heart.
*Ezio respectfully kisses [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]] on the forehead before his death. Additionally, instead of ending his slow suffering by stabbing him in the throat like in the game, Ezio instead stabs Jacopo's heart.
*In the novel, Ezio cuts a cross mark onto some of the corpses of his targets, such as [[Silvio Barbarigo]]'s and Dante Moro's, likely as a symbol of the Templars.
*Ezio cuts a cross mark onto some of the corpses of his targets, such as [[Silvio Barbarigo]]'s and Dante Moro's, likely as a symbol of the Templars.


===Other Events===
===Other Events===
*In the novel, Mario makes no mention of any assassin tombs. In the game, Mario has a hidden chamber in which there is a suit of armour that apparently used to belong to Altair and is incredibly light and strong. The only way to access this armour is to find the tombs of 6 assassin's and collect the 'keys' and return them to the chamber.
*[[Annetta]] contributes more to Ezio, but in the game, she is never heard from again after Ezio visits [[Paola]].
*In the novel, Annetta contributes more to Ezio but in the game, she is never heard from again after Ezio visits Paola.
*Eagle Vision is not mentioned at all during the events of the book.
*Eagle Vision is not mentioned at all during the events of the book.
*In the novel, [[Vieri de' Pazzi]] throws a rock at Ezio and it hits him in the forehead. In the game, it hits him on the right side of his lip, giving him the characteristic scar also shared with [[Altaïr]] and [[Desmond]].
*Vieri de' Pazzi throws a rock at Ezio and it hits him in the forehead. In the game, it hits him on the right side of his lip, giving him the characteristic scar also shared with [[Altaïr]] and [[Desmond]].
*In the novel, during the first fight with Vieri, Ezio (including his allies and Vieri's thugs) is said to have a dagger with him; though in the game, Ezio gets his first weapon only when he finds [[Giovanni Auditore|his father]]'s Assassin robe. Also, the fight scene in the novel takes place late at night, while in the game, it is set in the afternoon.
*During the first fight with Vieri, Ezio (including his allies and Vieri's thugs) is said to have a dagger with him; though in the game, Ezio gets his first weapon only when he finds [[Giovanni Auditore|his father]]'s Assassin robe. Also, the fight scene in the novel takes place late at night, while in the game, it is set in the afternoon.
*In the novel, when Ezio heads over to the pigeon coop to receive the note for his father, he finds some graffiti behind the coop that reads: "HE THAT INCREASETH KNOWLEDGE INCREASETH SORROW" and "WHERE IS THE PROPHET?" This message is not mentioned in the game.
*When Ezio heads over to the pigeon coop to receive the note for his father, he finds some graffiti behind the coop that reads: "HE THAT INCREASETH KNOWLEDGE INCREASETH SORROW" and "WHERE IS THE PROPHET?" This message is not mentioned in the game.
*In the game, Ezio's father and brothers are executed simultaneously. In the novel, [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio]] is executed first, shortly followed by [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]], and then finally, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni]].
*During the Auditore execution, [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio]] is executed first, shortly followed by [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]], and then finally, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni]]. In the game, they are executed simultaneously.
*In the game, Ezio receives [[Paola]]'s training after he sees his [[Maria Auditore|mother]] and [[Claudia Auditore|sister]]. In the book, he receives training before he sees them.
*Ezio receives [[Paola]]'s training before he sees his [[Maria Auditore|mother]] and [[Claudia Auditore|sister]]. In the game, he receives it after.
*In the novel, Ezio gives his father and brothers their final rites by placing them in torched boats set adrift at sea - this difference between game and novel is rectified in [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]] through accessing Ezio's [[Cristina Memories|repressed memories]].
*Ezio gives his father and brothers their final rites by placing them in torched boats set adrift at sea.
*Maria and Claudia Auditore stay in Mario's [[Villa Auditore|villa]] in the game; but in the novel, the two of them stay in a convent, where Claudia becomes a nun (although she later changes her mind and stays at the villa).
*Maria and Claudia Auditore stay in a convent after leaving Florence, where Claudia becomes a nun (although she later changes her mind and stays at the Villa Auditore). In the game, they stay in Mario's villa.
*In the game, during the trip to Venice with Leonardo da Vinci, Ezio drives the [[wagon]] while avoiding [[Rodrigo Borgia|Borgia]]'s men. In the novel, he rides a single [[horse]] and slays the five riders.
*Ezio rides a single [[horse]] and slays [[Rodrigo Borgia|Borgia]]'s men during his trip to Venice with Leonardo da Vinci. In the game, he drives Leonardo's wagon.
**Also in the novel, da Vinci has a group of wagon riders and bodyguards with him before the attack, all of whom run away at the first sign of trouble.
**Additionally, Leonardo has a group of wagon riders and bodyguards with him before the attack, all of whom run away at the first sign of trouble.
*In the novel, when the other [[Assassins]] allow Ezio to join their Order, they are all wearing the iconic Assassin hood; but in the game they are wearing what they normally wear.
*When the other Assassins allow Ezio to join their Order, they are all wearing the iconic Assassin hood; but in the game they are wearing what they normally wear.
*The events that cover the [[Battle of Forlì]] and the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]] are told in the novel. In the game, the two events are only accessible through [[DLC|downloadable content]].
*The events that cover the [[Battle of Forlì]] and the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]] are told in the novel. In the game, the two events are only accessible through [[DLC|downloadable content]].
*In the novel, while Ezio is speaking to [[Minerva]] in The Vault, there is no mention of [[Desmond]] or the [[Modern Times|Modern Time]] Assassins. However, Minerva still mentions that Ezio only anchors the one for whom the message is intended, hence the message is still not meant for Ezio.
*While Ezio is speaking to [[Minerva]] in [[Vatican Vault|The Vault]], there is no mention of Desmond or the [[Modern Times|modern day]] Assassins. However, Minerva still mentions that Ezio only anchors the one for whom the message is intended, hence the message is still not meant for Ezio.
*In the novel, Ezio walks out of [[The Vault]] to witness Rodrigo Borgia die after drinking poison, believing that he had failed his life's purpose of getting into the vault. In the game, Ezio spares his life, and the Pope is seen to be alive within ''Brotherhood''.
*Ezio walks out of the Vault to witness Rodrigo Borgia die after drinking poison, believing that he had failed his life's purpose of getting into the Vault. In the game, Ezio spares his life.
**In the novel, this final scene takes place in 1503, unlike in the game, which took place in 1499.
**This final scene takes place in 1503, unlike in the game, where it took place in 1499.
**This scene is reverted in the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|new novel]], wherein Ezio sees Rodrigo as he leaves, but when he comes back to check if Rodrigo is dead, he has gone; leaving only the Papal Cape behind.
**This scene is reverted in the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|new novel]], wherein Ezio sees Rodrigo as he leaves, but when he comes back to check if Rodrigo is dead, he has gone; leaving only the Papal Cape behind.


==Terminology==
==Terminology==
*''See [[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance/Terminology]]''
{{main|Assassin's Creed: Renaissance/Terminology}}


The novel uses Italian and Latin terminology, just like the game, but instead, releases the terms between numbered pages 509-516.
The novel uses Italian and Latin terminology just like the game, but instead, releases the translations of the terms between numbered pages 509-516.


==Release==
==Release==
The novel was released in the United Kingdom six days after the release of ''Assassin's Creed II'' on 26 November, 2009 and was released in the United States until 23 February, 2010. A Kindle Edition can be purchased from Amazon.com, which was released November 26, 2009.
The novel was released in the United Kingdom six days after the release of ''Assassin's Creed II'' on 26 November 2009 and was released in the United States until 23 February 2010. A Kindle Edition can be purchased from Amazon.com, which was released 26 November 2009.


==Pricing==
==Pricing==

Revision as of 14:01, 9 June 2011


"While I thought that I was learning to live, I have been learning how to die."
Leonardo da Vinci

Assassin's Creed: Renaissance is a novel based on the Assassin's Creed series, written by Oliver Bowden and published by Penguin Books. It is a novelised version of the game Assassin's Creed II; however, rather than spanning a vast period of time, it is set only in the 15th century with no mention of the game's present-day events.

The novel was released in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2009, six days after the UK release of Assassin's Creed II, and was released in North America on 23 February 2010.

Plot

Main article: Assassin's Creed II storyline

I will seek vengeance upon those who betrayed my family. I am Ezio Auditore da Firenze. I am an Assassin...

Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the Assassin.

Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolò Machiavelli - knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.

To his allies, he will become a force for change - fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy.

So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy.

TRUTH WILL BE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.

Differences and Extras

Despite being a textual version of Assassin's Creed II, there are several differences present in the novel, as well as things added into the book that were not included in the game. The following are details of the novel that differ from the game.

Characters

  • La Volpe's name is revealed to be Gilberto, although he still wishes Ezio to call him "La Volpe." In the game, it is revealed that "La Volpe" is only his pseudonym (according to the database files) but no real name is mentioned.
  • Dante Moro's ex-wife's name is changed from Carlotta to Gloria.
  • Cristina Vespucci's name is changed to Cristina Calfucci.
  • Mario Auditore has a thick beard and is stated to be twice Ezio's size. In the game, however, Mario has a small mustache, and is roughly the same size as Ezio.
  • Antonio's full name is given as Antonio de Magianis.

Relationships

  • A short account on how Ezio first met Cristina is provided.
  • It is revealed that Vieri also liked Cristina and once tried to kiss her by force, until Ezio came to the scene and fought Vieri off.
  • Different parts of the book detail Ezio visiting Cristina's house several other times; such as after his father and brothers are executed to collect a pouch he left there, and before he meets La Volpe, wherein he helps Cristina's fiancé.
  • Ezio's relationship with Rosa is explored in more detail; whereas in the game they merely flirt with each other. In the novel, it is confirmed that they are lovers.
  • Claudia Auditore marries Mario's guard captain.

Equipment

  • Ezio frequently changes his clothes to blend in better, such as wearing monks' robes when going to the monastery, or wearing poor civilian clothes within the village outside Forlì. In the game, Ezio's outfit generally stays the same.
  • Ezio's first hidden blade is attached to his right forearm instead of his left.
  • Ezio's second hidden blade is a double-bladed wrist weapon, not just a single blade.
  • Ezio changes his hidden blade between the poison blade and the normal blade between missions. In-game, when Ezio gets the poison blade, he can change it on the fly.
  • The bullets for Ezio's hidden gun are provided by Leonardo, instead of the blacksmiths.
  • The hidden blade is more often referred to as the "Codex blade."
  • Mario is shown many times to be nervous of the fact that Ezio shares the knowledge of the Codex with Leonardo, because he is not sure if anyone can be trusted with it.
  • Ezio finds many Codex pages on the dead remains of his enemies; such as retrieving one page from Vieri de' Pazzi's pouch and another one from Francesco de' Pazzi's. In the game, Ezio finds most of the Codex Pages in Templar banks.
  • Leonardo discovers that the Codex hides a map, even without having all of the pages. In the game, Ezio is the one to find out by using his Eagle Vision.

Assassinations

  • Ezio assassinates Uberto Alberti by stabbing him in the throat, while in the game, he angrily stabs him multiple times in the chest.
  • Ezio respectfully kisses Jacopo de' Pazzi on the forehead before his death. Additionally, instead of ending his slow suffering by stabbing him in the throat like in the game, Ezio instead stabs Jacopo's heart.
  • Ezio cuts a cross mark onto some of the corpses of his targets, such as Silvio Barbarigo's and Dante Moro's, likely as a symbol of the Templars.

Other Events

  • Annetta contributes more to Ezio, but in the game, she is never heard from again after Ezio visits Paola.
  • Eagle Vision is not mentioned at all during the events of the book.
  • Vieri de' Pazzi throws a rock at Ezio and it hits him in the forehead. In the game, it hits him on the right side of his lip, giving him the characteristic scar also shared with Altaïr and Desmond.
  • During the first fight with Vieri, Ezio (including his allies and Vieri's thugs) is said to have a dagger with him; though in the game, Ezio gets his first weapon only when he finds his father's Assassin robe. Also, the fight scene in the novel takes place late at night, while in the game, it is set in the afternoon.
  • When Ezio heads over to the pigeon coop to receive the note for his father, he finds some graffiti behind the coop that reads: "HE THAT INCREASETH KNOWLEDGE INCREASETH SORROW" and "WHERE IS THE PROPHET?" This message is not mentioned in the game.
  • During the Auditore execution, Petruccio is executed first, shortly followed by Federico, and then finally, Giovanni. In the game, they are executed simultaneously.
  • Ezio receives Paola's training before he sees his mother and sister. In the game, he receives it after.
  • Ezio gives his father and brothers their final rites by placing them in torched boats set adrift at sea.
  • Maria and Claudia Auditore stay in a convent after leaving Florence, where Claudia becomes a nun (although she later changes her mind and stays at the Villa Auditore). In the game, they stay in Mario's villa.
  • Ezio rides a single horse and slays Borgia's men during his trip to Venice with Leonardo da Vinci. In the game, he drives Leonardo's wagon.
    • Additionally, Leonardo has a group of wagon riders and bodyguards with him before the attack, all of whom run away at the first sign of trouble.
  • When the other Assassins allow Ezio to join their Order, they are all wearing the iconic Assassin hood; but in the game they are wearing what they normally wear.
  • The events that cover the Battle of Forlì and the Bonfire of the Vanities are told in the novel. In the game, the two events are only accessible through downloadable content.
  • While Ezio is speaking to Minerva in The Vault, there is no mention of Desmond or the modern day Assassins. However, Minerva still mentions that Ezio only anchors the one for whom the message is intended, hence the message is still not meant for Ezio.
  • Ezio walks out of the Vault to witness Rodrigo Borgia die after drinking poison, believing that he had failed his life's purpose of getting into the Vault. In the game, Ezio spares his life.
    • This final scene takes place in 1503, unlike in the game, where it took place in 1499.
    • This scene is reverted in the new novel, wherein Ezio sees Rodrigo as he leaves, but when he comes back to check if Rodrigo is dead, he has gone; leaving only the Papal Cape behind.

Terminology

Main article: Assassin's Creed: Renaissance/Terminology

The novel uses Italian and Latin terminology just like the game, but instead, releases the translations of the terms between numbered pages 509-516.

Release

The novel was released in the United Kingdom six days after the release of Assassin's Creed II on 26 November 2009 and was released in the United States until 23 February 2010. A Kindle Edition can be purchased from Amazon.com, which was released 26 November 2009.

Pricing

  • United Kingdom
  • United States

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