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{{era|ACII|Brotherhood|Revelations|Renaissance|Bbook}} | {{era|ACII|Brotherhood|Revelations|Renaissance|Bbook}} | ||
{{otheruses|the type of merchant|Doctor}} | {{otheruses|the type of merchant|Doctor}} | ||
[[File:Dcotor.JPG|thumb|Doctors' in-game model]] | [[File:Dcotor.JPG|thumb|Doctors' in-game model]] | ||
{{Quote|Bring me your sick and wounded!|A doctor to passing civilians.|Assassin's Creed II}} | {{Quote|Bring me your sick and wounded!|A doctor to passing civilians.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
'''Doctors''' | '''Doctors''' were health care providers who practiced in the profession of medicine. Found on the streets of every city and wearing black robes, they often wore a mask with a beak-like shape. The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore]] could purchase medicine vials from doctors for a fee during the [[Renaissance]] period. | ||
==Appearance and Background== | ==Appearance and Background== | ||
The clothes of the doctors | The clothes of the doctors were as usual for those in their profession, particularly after the occurrence of the [[wikipedia:Black Death|Black Death]], one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. This plague peaked in Europe during the 14<sup>th</sup> century, and is said to have killed 30% to 60% percent of Europe's population. Subsequent to it, the world's population dropped from an estimated 450 million to between 350 and 375 million in 1400. | ||
To protect from this pandemic | To protect themselves from this pandemic, the doctors dressed in a long black cloak covered with a coating of wax, and a very primitive beak-shaped plague mask, although not all doctors wear the mask. Within this ''Medico Della Peste'' mask, there were usually flower pedals or burning herbs to rid of bad smells since it was believed that the virus was transmitted though "bad air". This mask was occasionally worn during [[Venice|Venice's]] [[Carnevale]]. | ||
The specific mask that | The specific mask that doctors wore during the [[Renaissance]] period is called the ''Maschera Dello Speziale'' (where ''speziale'' refers someone who sells every kind of medicinal herb). The "beak" of the mask was often filled with various spices and herbs, as many doctors thought that this was a viable method to avoid infection by various diseases. The eyes of the mask were also made out of glass, as it was believed that sicknesses could be caught by face-to-face contact with patients, or by touching infected objects. | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
[[File:AC2 Doctor.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A Renaissance-era doctor | [[File:AC2 Doctor.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A Renaissance-era doctor]] | ||
===Healing=== | ===Healing=== | ||
Doctors | Doctors would replenish all health after being paid a sum of 50 florins. The Doctor in [[Monteriggioni]] decreased the prices of his healing services after renovations of his store. | ||
===Medicine=== | ===Medicine=== | ||
Doctors | Doctors also sold Medicine (for 75ƒ each), a healing item that could be carried portable pouches. These were identified as smelling salts, and were used as painkillers.The number of Medicine vials Ezio could carry at one time increased when a larger Medicine Pouch was purchased from a [[Tailor]] shop. | ||
===Poison=== | ===Poison=== | ||
{{quote|In high enough doses, that which cures can kill.|[[Leonardo da Vinci]] on poison.|Assassin's Creed II}} | {{quote|In high enough doses, that which cures can kill.|[[Leonardo da Vinci]] on poison.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
Doctors | Doctors sold Poison vials for a sum of 175ƒ. The use of poison became available only after Leonardo upgraded Ezio's [[Hidden Blade]] with the [[Poison Blade]]. Poison was useful for discreet assassinations and for the creation of distractions, as it briefly caused victims to go berserk and draw the attention of nearby [[guards]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Ezio cannot harm doctors, but the first doctor encountered in the game (when with [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]]), is the only one that can be attacked and killed, though only with blades. Doing so does not alert guards, and does not cause or alert you of Desynchronization (due to Ezio killing civilians). Also, when killed, the doctor rises again. A video of this "bug" can be found at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gGyo747xeg this link]. | * Ezio cannot harm doctors, but the first doctor encountered in the game (when with [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]]), is the only one that can be attacked and killed, though only with blades. Doing so does not alert guards, and does not cause or alert you of [[Synchronization|Desynchronization]] (due to Ezio killing civilians). Also, when killed, the doctor rises again. A video of this "bug" can be found at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gGyo747xeg this link]. | ||
* When you fight with guards in front of a doctor, often he will kneel before you and beg you not to kill him. | * When you fight with guards in front of a doctor, often he will kneel before you and beg you not to kill him. | ||
* Sometimes [[blacksmiths]] will also be able to restore some health when armor becomes damaged. Repairing the armor will replace some health. | * Sometimes [[blacksmiths]] will also be able to restore some health when armor becomes damaged. Repairing the armor will replace some health. | ||
* In the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'', the doctor that Federico introduces to Ezio is their family doctor, Dottore Ceresa. Also, instead of having a small stand like other doctors in ''Assassin's Creed II'', he has his own store. | * In the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'', the doctor that Federico introduces to Ezio is their family doctor, Dottore Ceresa. Also, instead of having a small stand like other doctors in ''Assassin's Creed II'', he has his own store. | ||
* The doctor in [[Monteriggioni]] is the only one to own a store in ''Assassin's Creed II | * The doctor in [[Monteriggioni]] is the only one to own a store in ''Assassin's Creed II''. | ||
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', players can complete the [[Shop Quests|Doctor's quest]] to upgrade the Poison sold by doctors, so that the infected victim will go berserk immediately, instead of stumbling around for a little while beforehand. | *In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', players can complete the [[Shop Quests|Doctor's quest]] to upgrade the Poison sold by doctors, so that the infected victim will go berserk immediately, instead of stumbling around for a little while beforehand. | ||
*The masks that the doctors wear are the same as what the real life ancient Romans thought the Grim Reaper looked like. | *The masks that the doctors wear are the same as what the real life ancient Romans thought the Grim Reaper looked like. | ||
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', Doctors can be heard saying "Auf Wiedersehn" (German) and then: "That's French!" after exiting the purchasing screen. However, this could be a reference to [[Rebecca Crane]] warning [[Desmond Miles]] that the [[Animus]] software may switch between random languages. However, it may simply be the fact that they were trying (and failing) to impress Ezio. | *In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', Doctors can be heard saying "Auf Wiedersehn" (German) and then: "That's French!" after exiting the purchasing screen. However, this could be a reference to [[Rebecca Crane]] warning [[Desmond Miles]] that the [[Animus]] software may switch between random languages. However, it may simply be the fact that they were trying (and failing) to impress Ezio. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:Doctor-ACB-stand.jpg|A Doctor's stand. | Image:Doctor-ACB-stand.jpg|A Doctor's stand. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Gameplay]] | [[Category:Assassin's Creed II Gameplay]] | ||
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay]] | [[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay]] | ||
Revision as of 04:34, 17 September 2011
This article is about the type of merchant. For other uses, see Doctor.
- "Bring me your sick and wounded!"
- ―A doctor to passing civilians.[src]
Doctors were health care providers who practiced in the profession of medicine. Found on the streets of every city and wearing black robes, they often wore a mask with a beak-like shape. The Assassin Ezio Auditore could purchase medicine vials from doctors for a fee during the Renaissance period.
Appearance and Background
The clothes of the doctors were as usual for those in their profession, particularly after the occurrence of the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. This plague peaked in Europe during the 14th century, and is said to have killed 30% to 60% percent of Europe's population. Subsequent to it, the world's population dropped from an estimated 450 million to between 350 and 375 million in 1400.
To protect themselves from this pandemic, the doctors dressed in a long black cloak covered with a coating of wax, and a very primitive beak-shaped plague mask, although not all doctors wear the mask. Within this Medico Della Peste mask, there were usually flower pedals or burning herbs to rid of bad smells since it was believed that the virus was transmitted though "bad air". This mask was occasionally worn during Venice's Carnevale.
The specific mask that doctors wore during the Renaissance period is called the Maschera Dello Speziale (where speziale refers someone who sells every kind of medicinal herb). The "beak" of the mask was often filled with various spices and herbs, as many doctors thought that this was a viable method to avoid infection by various diseases. The eyes of the mask were also made out of glass, as it was believed that sicknesses could be caught by face-to-face contact with patients, or by touching infected objects.
Services
Healing
Doctors would replenish all health after being paid a sum of 50 florins. The Doctor in Monteriggioni decreased the prices of his healing services after renovations of his store.
Medicine
Doctors also sold Medicine (for 75ƒ each), a healing item that could be carried portable pouches. These were identified as smelling salts, and were used as painkillers.The number of Medicine vials Ezio could carry at one time increased when a larger Medicine Pouch was purchased from a Tailor shop.
Poison
- "In high enough doses, that which cures can kill."
- ―Leonardo da Vinci on poison.[src]
Doctors sold Poison vials for a sum of 175ƒ. The use of poison became available only after Leonardo upgraded Ezio's Hidden Blade with the Poison Blade. Poison was useful for discreet assassinations and for the creation of distractions, as it briefly caused victims to go berserk and draw the attention of nearby guards.
Trivia
- Ezio cannot harm doctors, but the first doctor encountered in the game (when with Federico), is the only one that can be attacked and killed, though only with blades. Doing so does not alert guards, and does not cause or alert you of Desynchronization (due to Ezio killing civilians). Also, when killed, the doctor rises again. A video of this "bug" can be found at this link.
- When you fight with guards in front of a doctor, often he will kneel before you and beg you not to kill him.
- Sometimes blacksmiths will also be able to restore some health when armor becomes damaged. Repairing the armor will replace some health.
- In the novel Assassin's Creed: Renaissance, the doctor that Federico introduces to Ezio is their family doctor, Dottore Ceresa. Also, instead of having a small stand like other doctors in Assassin's Creed II, he has his own store.
- The doctor in Monteriggioni is the only one to own a store in Assassin's Creed II.
- In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, players can complete the Doctor's quest to upgrade the Poison sold by doctors, so that the infected victim will go berserk immediately, instead of stumbling around for a little while beforehand.
- The masks that the doctors wear are the same as what the real life ancient Romans thought the Grim Reaper looked like.
- In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Doctors can be heard saying "Auf Wiedersehn" (German) and then: "That's French!" after exiting the purchasing screen. However, this could be a reference to Rebecca Crane warning Desmond Miles that the Animus software may switch between random languages. However, it may simply be the fact that they were trying (and failing) to impress Ezio.
Gallery
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A Doctor's shop.
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A Doctor's stand.
