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Heralds came about due to the lack of an effective means of information transfer, and were precursors to today's communication system. | 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 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 florins, and 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 florins, and encourage them to speak of other matters. Similarly, in [[Constantinople]], Ezio would bribe heralds with 100 akçe. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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==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. | *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%. In ''Revelations'', this is lowered to 25%. | *Bribing a herald lowers [[Social Stealth|notoriety]] by 50%. In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', this is lowered to 25%. | ||
*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%, and in ''Revelations'', they appear around 25% Templar awareness. | *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%, and in ''Revelations'', they appear around 25% Templar awareness. | ||
[[File:Herold_schmieren.png|thumb|250px|Ezio bribing a herald.]] | [[File:Herold_schmieren.png|thumb|250px|Ezio bribing a herald in [[Florence]].]] | ||
*The [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Achievements|achievement]] "Easy Come, Easy Go" can be unlocked by bribing a herald and stealing back the florins. | *The [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Achievements|achievement]] "Easy Come, Easy Go" can be unlocked by bribing a herald and [[Pickpocketing|stealing]] back the florins. | ||
**In this achievement, a herald is referred to as an "orator." | **In this achievement, a herald is referred to as an "orator." | ||
*The herald in the large square at the northern most part of the [[Centro district]] in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' may appear gold through Ezio's 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 through Ezio's Eagle vision. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="left"> | <gallery captionalign="left"> | ||
Zw-herald.png|A herald in [[Venice]]. | |||
Zw-herald.png|A | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Sources== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | |||
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Revision as of 13:47, 5 December 2011
Heralds were citizens who informed the populations of cities about recent news, such as those concerning laws, taxation, public health issues 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 500 florins, and encourage them to speak of other matters. Similarly, in Constantinople, Ezio would bribe heralds with 100 akçe.
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
- 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 notoriety by 50%. In Assassin's Creed: Revelations, this is lowered to 25%.
- In Assassin's Creed II, heralds will appear on the map as long as Ezio's notoriety is not at 0%. In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, notoriety must be greater than 50%, and in Revelations, they appear around 25% Templar awareness.
- The achievement "Easy Come, Easy Go" can be unlocked by bribing a herald and stealing back the florins.
- In this achievement, a herald is referred to as an "orator."
- The herald in the large square at the northern most part of the Centro district in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood may appear gold through Ezio's Eagle vision.
- The heralds of Rome in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood warn about swine flu and syphilis, while in Assassin's Creed II, they warn citizens about plague.
Gallery
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A herald in Venice.
Sources
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