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The '''''Bonfire of the Vanities''''' is the second of two [[Assassin's Creed II downloadable content|downloadable content]] (DLC) packs released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. It was developed by [[Ubisoft Montréal|Ubisoft Montreal]] alongside Ubisoft Singapore and released on 18 February 2010. The DLC is automatically included in the Windows version of ''Assassin's Creed II'', released in March 2010, as well as all subsequent re-releases of the game. | |||
The '''''Bonfire of the Vanities''''' | |||
The [[ | The DLC comprises the second of the two "corrupted sequences" of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]'s memories, and includes twelve main memories as well as the addition of [[Florence]]'s [[Oltrarno District]] to the game world. Taking place before Sequence 14, the final memory sequence of ''Assassin's Creed II'', the storyline revolves around Ezio's return to his hometown of Florence during the titular [[Bonfire of the Vanities]] to put an end to [[Girolamo Savonarola]]'s reign and recover the [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] in his possession. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{Main|Bonfire of the Vanities}} | {{Main|Bonfire of the Vanities}} | ||
In 1497, nine years after the events of the [[Battle of Forlì]], Ezio returns to Florence to find that his hometown has fallen under the rule of the monk Girolamo Savonarola, who has used the Apple of Eden stolen from Ezio to remove the [[House of Medici|Medici family]] from power and take control of the masses. Meeting with [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], the two [[Assassins]] travel to the Oltrarno District where they discuss how to retrieve the Apple. Ezio decides to sabotage Savonarola's rule by assassinating his nine lieutenants, tasked to keep the population in line. | |||
Over the following months, Ezio systematically eliminates the lieutenants, finding that some were also being controlled by the Apple while others willingly followed Savonarola. With each lieutenant's demise, Savonarola's control over Florence dwindles, allowing [[La Volpe]] and [[Paola]] to incite a rebellion among the people. | |||
[[File:Assassins-Creed-II bonfire vanities.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Ezio overlooking the Palazzo Pitti]] | [[File:Assassins-Creed-II bonfire vanities.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Ezio overlooking the Palazzo Pitti]] | ||
Eventually, once all lieutenants have been assassinated, the entire population of Florence rises up in defiance of Savonarola's rule. In desperation, the [[Scholar|monk]] tries to use the Apple, but Ezio knocks it out of his hand with a [[Throwing knives|throwing knife]]. As an angry mob takes Savonarola away, a [[Templars|Templar]] courier picks up the Apple, but Ezio chases and kills him, recovering the artifact. | |||
At the [[Piazza della Signoria]], Savonarola is set to be burned at the stake. As the Assassins watch from the crowd, Ezio believes no one deserves to die in such pain and jumps onto the stage, quickly ending Savonarola's life with his [[Hidden Blade]]. With the confused crowd staring at him, Ezio then delivers a speech, explaining how his family members were executed in the very same place over two decades prior and how his mentors have helped him overcome his desire for revenge, not by preaching answers, but by guiding him to learn for himself. He then declares that everyone has the ability to choose for themselves and should follow their own path, and not that of anyone else. | |||
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*The conversations Ezio heard in the beginning of the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence referred to [[Piero de' Medici]], the son of [[Lorenzo de' Medici]]. | *The conversations Ezio heard in the beginning of the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence referred to [[Piero de' Medici]], the son of [[Lorenzo de' Medici]]. | ||
*Returning to the [[Palazzo Auditore]] during the Bonfire of the Vanities would trigger a [[Easter eggs|vision]], in which Ezio reminisced on an old memory of his family. | *Returning to the [[Palazzo Auditore]] during the Bonfire of the Vanities would trigger a [[Easter eggs|vision]], in which Ezio reminisced on an old memory of his family. | ||
*The Bonfire of the Vanities DLC also brought a new [[freerunning]] feature to the game, the Sprint Jump; though it was only available in the Oltrarno District of Florence. | *The ''Bonfire of the Vanities'' DLC also brought a new [[freerunning]] feature to the game, the Sprint Jump; though it was only available in the Oltrarno District of Florence. | ||
*Even after finishing the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence, there would still be civilians in the Oltrarno District burning books and paintings. | *Even after finishing the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence, there would still be civilians in the Oltrarno District burning books and paintings. | ||
* | *For the duration of the entire Bonfire of the Vanities memory sequence, the sky over Florence is dark and cloudy. | ||
*The events of the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence also occurred in the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''. | *The events of the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence also occurred in the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''. | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 21 January 2024
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The Bonfire of the Vanities is the second of two downloadable content (DLC) packs released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Assassin's Creed II. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal alongside Ubisoft Singapore and released on 18 February 2010. The DLC is automatically included in the Windows version of Assassin's Creed II, released in March 2010, as well as all subsequent re-releases of the game.
The DLC comprises the second of the two "corrupted sequences" of Ezio Auditore's memories, and includes twelve main memories as well as the addition of Florence's Oltrarno District to the game world. Taking place before Sequence 14, the final memory sequence of Assassin's Creed II, the storyline revolves around Ezio's return to his hometown of Florence during the titular Bonfire of the Vanities to put an end to Girolamo Savonarola's reign and recover the Apple of Eden in his possession.
Plot
- Main article: Bonfire of the Vanities
In 1497, nine years after the events of the Battle of Forlì, Ezio returns to Florence to find that his hometown has fallen under the rule of the monk Girolamo Savonarola, who has used the Apple of Eden stolen from Ezio to remove the Medici family from power and take control of the masses. Meeting with Niccolò Machiavelli, the two Assassins travel to the Oltrarno District where they discuss how to retrieve the Apple. Ezio decides to sabotage Savonarola's rule by assassinating his nine lieutenants, tasked to keep the population in line.
Over the following months, Ezio systematically eliminates the lieutenants, finding that some were also being controlled by the Apple while others willingly followed Savonarola. With each lieutenant's demise, Savonarola's control over Florence dwindles, allowing La Volpe and Paola to incite a rebellion among the people.
Eventually, once all lieutenants have been assassinated, the entire population of Florence rises up in defiance of Savonarola's rule. In desperation, the monk tries to use the Apple, but Ezio knocks it out of his hand with a throwing knife. As an angry mob takes Savonarola away, a Templar courier picks up the Apple, but Ezio chases and kills him, recovering the artifact.
At the Piazza della Signoria, Savonarola is set to be burned at the stake. As the Assassins watch from the crowd, Ezio believes no one deserves to die in such pain and jumps onto the stage, quickly ending Savonarola's life with his Hidden Blade. With the confused crowd staring at him, Ezio then delivers a speech, explaining how his family members were executed in the very same place over two decades prior and how his mentors have helped him overcome his desire for revenge, not by preaching answers, but by guiding him to learn for himself. He then declares that everyone has the ability to choose for themselves and should follow their own path, and not that of anyone else.
Content
Memories
- Florentine Fiasco
- Still Life
- Climbing the Ranks
- Upward Mobility
- Last Rites
- Port Authority
- Surgical Strike
- Hitting the Hay
- Arch Nemesis
- Doomsday
- Power to the People
- Mob Justice
Templar Lairs
Trivia
- The conversations Ezio heard in the beginning of the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence referred to Piero de' Medici, the son of Lorenzo de' Medici.
- Returning to the Palazzo Auditore during the Bonfire of the Vanities would trigger a vision, in which Ezio reminisced on an old memory of his family.
- The Bonfire of the Vanities DLC also brought a new freerunning feature to the game, the Sprint Jump; though it was only available in the Oltrarno District of Florence.
- Even after finishing the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence, there would still be civilians in the Oltrarno District burning books and paintings.
- For the duration of the entire Bonfire of the Vanities memory sequence, the sky over Florence is dark and cloudy.
- The events of the Bonfire of the Vanities sequence also occurred in the novel Assassin's Creed: Renaissance.
Gallery
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Bonfire of the Vanities launch trailer
Reference