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'''Heralds''' were citizens who informed the populations of cities about recent news, such as those concerning laws, taxation, or executions. They came about due to the lack of an effective means of information transfer, and were precursors to today's communication system.
'''Heralds''' were citizens who informed the populations of cities about recent news concerning laws, taxation, executions, etc. They came about due to the lack of an effective means of information transfer, and were precursors to today's communication system. In the Medieval period, heralds were the servants of monarchs or other lords who would serve as messengers, conveying their master's messages and proclamations. In that capacity, they served as early diplomats.


In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', if [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] commits crimes, the heralds will begin to tell people to beware of a mysterious Assassin. Ezio can bribe these heralds with 500 florins to decrease his notoriety by 50%. Multiple heralds will appear on the map as long as Ezio's [[notoriety]] is not at 0%.
During the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], should [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] commit a crime, the heralds would begin warning the people about the presence of the Assassin. To keep himself hidden, Ezio would often bribe them with 500''f'', to encourage them to speak of other matters.


Heralds return in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' with the same function, however they will not appear unless notoriety is greater than 50%.
When viewed through [[Eagle Vision]], heralds were marked with blue if they were announcing normal events. If they spoke of the Assassins (mostly lies and slander), they were seen glowing red.
 
If you use [[Eagle Vision]], heralds glow in blue if they are announcing normal events. If they are telling people about you (mostly lies and slander), then they are seen glowing red. They are also marked on the in-game [[Maps|map]] with a person icon.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:AssassinsCreedIIGame_2010-06-13_11-34-35-81.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio bribing a Herald.]]
*Bribing a herald lowers [[Social Stealth|notoriety]] by 50%.
*In ''Assassin's Creed'', certain people may be found speaking in public attempting to convince citizens to join the Crusader or Muslim armies. These men function much like heralds, although they are not referred to as such and are purely aesthetic.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', heralds will appear on the [[Maps|map]] as long as Ezio's notoriety is not at 0%. In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', notoriety must be greater than 50%
*The money that you bribe a herald with can be stolen back from him.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', certain people may be found speaking publicly, attempting to convince citizens to join the [[Crusaders]] or [[Saracens|Saracen armies]]. These men function much like heralds, although they are not referred to as such and are purely aesthetic.
[[File:AssassinsCreedIIGame_2010-06-13_11-34-35-81.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio bribing a herald.]]
*The [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Achievements|achievement]] "Easy Come, Easy Go" can be unlocked by bribing a herald and stealing back the money.
*Heralds are slightly harder to knock out than normal civilians in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*Heralds are slightly harder to knock out than normal civilians in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*The herald in the large square at the northern most part of the [[Centro district]] in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' may appear gold in eagle vision.
*The herald in the large square at the northern most part of the [[Centro district]] in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' may appear gold in Eagle vision.
*The heralds in [[Rome]] in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' warn about the swine flu and syphilis, while in ''Assassin's Creed II'', they warn citizens about plague.
*The heralds in [[Rome]] in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' warn about the swine flu and syphilis, while in ''Assassin's Creed II'', they warn citizens about plague.
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==Source==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''


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Revision as of 12:25, 19 July 2011

Heralds were citizens who informed the populations of cities about recent news, such as those concerning laws, taxation, or executions. They came about due to the lack of an effective means of information transfer, and were precursors to today's communication system.

During the Italian Renaissance, should Ezio Auditore da Firenze commit a crime, the heralds would begin warning the people about the presence of the Assassin. To keep himself hidden, Ezio would often bribe them with 500f, to encourage them to speak of other matters.

When viewed through Eagle Vision, heralds were marked with blue if they were announcing normal events. If they spoke of the Assassins (mostly lies and slander), they were seen glowing red.

Trivia

File:AssassinsCreedIIGame 2010-06-13 11-34-35-81.jpg
Ezio bribing a herald.
  • The achievement "Easy Come, Easy Go" can be unlocked by bribing a herald and stealing back the money.
  • Heralds are slightly harder to knock out than normal civilians in Assassin's Creed II.
  • The herald in the large square at the northern most part of the Centro district in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood may appear gold in Eagle vision.
  • The heralds in Rome in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood warn about the swine flu and syphilis, while in Assassin's Creed II, they warn citizens about plague.

Source