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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, such as those concerning laws, taxation, or executions.


==Renaissance==
==Renaissance==
Heralds came about due to the lack of an effective means of information transfer, and were precursors to today's communication system.


During the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], should [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] 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.
During the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], should [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] commit a crime, the heralds would begin warning the people about the presence of the [[Assassins|Assassin]]. To keep himself hidden, Ezio would often bribe them with 500''f'', and 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 like a [[Guards|guard]]
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, as any other enemy.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', certain people may be found speaking publicly, attempting to convince citizens to join the [[Crusaders]] or [[Saracens]]. These men function much like heralds, although they are not referred to as such and are purely aesthetic.
*Bribing a herald lowers [[Social Stealth|notoriety]] by 50%.
*Bribing a herald lowers [[Social Stealth|notoriety]] by 50%.
*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%
*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%.
*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.]]
[[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.
*The [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Achievements|achievement]] "Easy Come, Easy Go" can be unlocked by bribing a herald and stealing back the money.
**In this achievement, a herald is referred to as an "orator."
*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 swine flu and syphilis, while in ''Assassin's Creed II'', they warn citizens about plague.


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Revision as of 13:21, 9 August 2011


Heralds were citizens who informed the populations of cities about recent news, such as those concerning laws, taxation, or executions.

Renaissance

Heralds 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 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, and 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, as any other enemy.

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.
    • In this achievement, a herald is referred to as an "orator."
  • 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 swine flu and syphilis, while in Assassin's Creed II, they warn citizens about plague.

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