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*[[Caterina Sforza]], who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì (from 1480 until 1500) and her legendary quotes are featured in the [[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|Battle of Forlì DLC]] of ''Assassin's Creed II'': in 1488, her husband and Lord of Forlì, [[Girolamo Riario]], was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsis, a noble family of the city. She and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city, refused to surrender, Caterina offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors and when they threatened to kill her children still in captivity she exposed her genitals from the fortress walls saying: "''Ho con me lo stampo per farne degli altri!''" (I have the instrument to bear more!). This last part is without historical veracity but it is said to be featured in the game (but in the main game, it is only mentioned by [[Shaun Hastings|Shaun]]). | *[[Caterina Sforza]], who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì (from 1480 until 1500) and her legendary quotes are featured in the [[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|Battle of Forlì DLC]] of ''Assassin's Creed II'': in 1488, her husband and Lord of Forlì, [[Girolamo Riario]], was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsis, a noble family of the city. She and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city, refused to surrender, Caterina offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors and when they threatened to kill her children still in captivity she exposed her genitals from the fortress walls saying: "''Ho con me lo stampo per farne degli altri!''" (I have the instrument to bear more!). This last part is without historical veracity but it is said to be featured in the game (but in the main game, it is only mentioned by [[Shaun Hastings|Shaun]]). | ||
*The town Forli is a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forli was a one of the fortifiest fortresses in Italy. The Fortress was protectet with very big cannons. In Assassins Creed: Renaissance, when the Orsi Brothers attack Forli, Caterina Sforza has to order, that the cannons fire at enemy targets inside the town wall. | |||
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Forlì was a city in the region of Romagna, and the home of Caterina Sforza.
History
The land around Forli had been settled since the Paleolithic; the city's name comes from 'Forum Livii'.
By the 15th century, Forli was ruled by Girolamo Riario and was a part of Venice's coastal defense network.
Landmarks
Forli's architecture is characterized by comparatively small buildings, greyish stonework, and flat rooftops.
Rocca di Ravaldino
- Main article: Rocca di Ravaldino
Rocca di Ravaldino was the heavily walled and cannoned fortress of Forli. The Apple of Eden was briefly kept there. It serves as a Secret Location.
Trivia
- Caterina Sforza, who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì (from 1480 until 1500) and her legendary quotes are featured in the Battle of Forlì DLC of Assassin's Creed II: in 1488, her husband and Lord of Forlì, Girolamo Riario, was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsis, a noble family of the city. She and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city, refused to surrender, Caterina offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors and when they threatened to kill her children still in captivity she exposed her genitals from the fortress walls saying: "Ho con me lo stampo per farne degli altri!" (I have the instrument to bear more!). This last part is without historical veracity but it is said to be featured in the game (but in the main game, it is only mentioned by Shaun).
- The town Forli is a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forli was a one of the fortifiest fortresses in Italy. The Fortress was protectet with very big cannons. In Assassins Creed: Renaissance, when the Orsi Brothers attack Forli, Caterina Sforza has to order, that the cannons fire at enemy targets inside the town wall.