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{{Character Infobox
{{Character Infobox
|image  = Char executioner.png
|image  = Char executioner.png|250px
|imgdesc = Full body portrait of Il Carnifice.
|imgdesc = Full body portrait of Il Carnifice.
|birth  = 1473
|birth  = 1473
|period  = [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]]<br>
|death = 1500<br>[[Rome]], [[Italy]]
(16th Century)
|period  = [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]]<br>(16th Century)
|faction = [[House of Borgia]]<br> [[Templars]]
|faction = [[House of Borgia]]<br>[[Templars]]
|appear  = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' <br> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''
|appear  = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''<br>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''}}
|undefined|death = 1500 <br> [[Rome]], [[Italy]]}}
: ''For the multiplayer character, see [[Executioner]]''.
: ''For the multiplayer character, see [[Executioner]]''.


{{quote|It was not my best work, but it is hard to make good art with poor materials.|Il Carnefice, on the execution of a young woman.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
{{quote|It was not my best work, but it is hard to make good art with poor materials.|Il Carnefice, on the execution of a young woman.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}


'''Il Carnefice''' (1473 - January 1500) was an executioner active in the city of [[Rome]] during the late 15<sup>th</sup> and early 16<sup>th</sup> century, as well as a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].
'''Il Carnefice''' (1473 - January 1500) was an executioner active in the city of [[Rome]] during the late 15<sup>th</sup> and early 16<sup>th</sup> century. He was also a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].


Around 1497, Il Carnefice worked under the direct employment of [[Cesare Borgia]], and often received instructions from him through [[Fiora Cavazza]]. On one such instance, she brought him a list containing Cesare's next "condemnations." Upon studying it, Il Carnefice acted serious, telling Fiora that her name was one of those listed, though he quickly revealed that he was only playing a prank on her, admitting that he couldn't read.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Chapter 1 - Fiora Cavazza#Gallows_Humor|Chapter 1 - Fiora Cavazza (Gallows Humor)]]</ref>
==Biography==
===Working for the Borgia===
Around 1497, Il Carnefice worked under the direct employment of [[Cesare Borgia]], and often received instructions from him through [[Fiora Cavazza]].<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Chapter 1 - Fiora Cavazza#Gallows_Humor|Chapter 1 - Fiora Cavazza (Gallows Humor)]]</ref>


Il Carnefice performed any assigned executions with both enthusiasm and brutality, chopping off body parts of his victims and displaying them to his approving audience. Fiora once described him as a beast, one she found more disgusting than intimidating.<ref name="ACPL" />
On one such instance, she brought him a list containing Cesare's next condemnations. Upon studying it, Il Carnefice acted serious, telling Fiora that her name was one of those listed, though he quickly revealed that he was only playing a prank on her, and admitted that he could not read.<ref name="ACPL" />


In 1500, Il Carnefice forced himself onto a [[Civilian|woman]] named Livia, only to have her hanged afterwards. The woman's husband later mourned her death, but was unable to remove her body down from the noose at the threat of being executed himself by Carnefice. This caught the attention of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who decided to aid the man by bringing justice to Il Carnefice. Ezio infiltrated Il Carnefice's cliffside palazzo, where he was discussing his latest kill with an associate of his, and swiftly assassinated him. With Il Carnefice dead, the executions of many innocent citizens were put to a stop.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
While under the Borgia, Il Carnefice performed any execution assigned to him with both enthusiasm and brutality, chopping off the body parts of his victims and displaying them to his approving audience. Fiora once described him as a beast, one she found more disgusting than intimidating.<ref name="ACPL" />
 
===Death===
In 1500, Il Carnefice forced himself onto a [[Civilian|woman]] named Livia, only to have her hanged afterwards. The woman's husband later mourned her death, but was unable to remove her body down from the noose at the threat of being executed by Il Carnefice himself.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
 
The grieving husband caught the attention of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who decided to aid the man by bringing justice to Il Carnefice. Ezio infiltrated Il Carnefice's cliffside palazzo, where he was discussing his latest kill with an associate of his, and swiftly assassinated him with his [[hidden blade]]. With Il Carnefice dead, the executions of many innocent citizens were brought to a halt.<ref name="ACB" />


==Database Entry==
==Database Entry==
Il Carnefice
[[File:Gallows Humor.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Il Carnefice performing an execution.]]
 
Date of Birth: 1473.
Date of Birth: 1473.
Profession: Executioner.
Profession: Executioner.


There's nothing in the history books about Il Carnefice, so I did a little digging in Abstergo's mainframe. Here's what I found: "A natural ally for the Borgia, Il Carnefice kills to the roar of an approving crowd."
There's nothing in the history books about Il Carnefice, so I did a little digging in [[Abstergo]]'s mainframe. Here's what I found: "A natural ally for the Borgia, Il Carnefice kills to the roar of an approving crowd."


The other small piece of information I could dig up is that he fancies himself as some sort of twisted artist. I guess that explains the crowd bit. I wonder if he does tricks while performing executions, or whether it's all in the subtle way he pulls the lever?
The other small piece of information I could dig up is that he fancies himself as some sort of twisted artist. I guess that explains the crowd bit. I wonder if he does tricks while performing executions, or whether it's all in the subtle way he pulls the lever?
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Zw-acb-ezio-Executioner.jpg|thumb|250px|II Carnefice dies at the hands of Ezio Auditore.]]
[[File:Zw-acb-ezio-Executioner.jpg|thumb|250px|II Carnefice dies at the hands of Ezio Auditore.]]
*Il Carnefice fights like a [[Brute]].
*"Il Carnefice" simply translates to "The Executioner."
*Il Carnefice's axe in the Story mode is not the same one he uses in Multiplayer. Instead, it is the Bearded Axe, a common weapon that is wielded by Brutes, and can be bought from the Blacksmith but only usable with the "Heavy Sheath", bought in Tailor shops.
*Il Carnefice fights like a [[Brutes|Brute]].
*Il Carnefice's axe in the Story mode is not the same one he uses in Multiplayer. Instead, it is the Bearded Axe, a common weapon that is wielded by Brutes, and can be bought from [[Blacksmiths]].
*Il Carnefice is the first multiplayer character encountered in ''Brotherhood''.
*Il Carnefice is the first multiplayer character encountered in ''Brotherhood''.
*"Il Carnefice" simply translates to "The Executioner."
*Il Carnefice is the only multiplayer characters in the main storyline that Ezio kills personally. The other two are killed by his apprentices.
*Il Carnefice is the only one of the three Multiplayer Characters in the main storyline that Ezio kills by himself; the other two are killed by his apprentices.
 
 
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Revision as of 19:02, 9 April 2011

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For the multiplayer character, see Executioner.
"It was not my best work, but it is hard to make good art with poor materials."
―Il Carnefice, on the execution of a young woman.[src]

Il Carnefice (1473 - January 1500) was an executioner active in the city of Rome during the late 15th and early 16th century. He was also a member of the Templar Order.

Biography

Working for the Borgia

Around 1497, Il Carnefice worked under the direct employment of Cesare Borgia, and often received instructions from him through Fiora Cavazza.[1]

On one such instance, she brought him a list containing Cesare's next condemnations. Upon studying it, Il Carnefice acted serious, telling Fiora that her name was one of those listed, though he quickly revealed that he was only playing a prank on her, and admitted that he could not read.[1]

While under the Borgia, Il Carnefice performed any execution assigned to him with both enthusiasm and brutality, chopping off the body parts of his victims and displaying them to his approving audience. Fiora once described him as a beast, one she found more disgusting than intimidating.[1]

Death

In 1500, Il Carnefice forced himself onto a woman named Livia, only to have her hanged afterwards. The woman's husband later mourned her death, but was unable to remove her body down from the noose at the threat of being executed by Il Carnefice himself.[2]

The grieving husband caught the attention of the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who decided to aid the man by bringing justice to Il Carnefice. Ezio infiltrated Il Carnefice's cliffside palazzo, where he was discussing his latest kill with an associate of his, and swiftly assassinated him with his hidden blade. With Il Carnefice dead, the executions of many innocent citizens were brought to a halt.[2]

Database Entry

Il Carnefice performing an execution.

Date of Birth: 1473. Profession: Executioner.

There's nothing in the history books about Il Carnefice, so I did a little digging in Abstergo's mainframe. Here's what I found: "A natural ally for the Borgia, Il Carnefice kills to the roar of an approving crowd."

The other small piece of information I could dig up is that he fancies himself as some sort of twisted artist. I guess that explains the crowd bit. I wonder if he does tricks while performing executions, or whether it's all in the subtle way he pulls the lever?

Trivia

II Carnefice dies at the hands of Ezio Auditore.
  • "Il Carnefice" simply translates to "The Executioner."
  • Il Carnefice fights like a Brute.
  • Il Carnefice's axe in the Story mode is not the same one he uses in Multiplayer. Instead, it is the Bearded Axe, a common weapon that is wielded by Brutes, and can be bought from Blacksmiths.
  • Il Carnefice is the first multiplayer character encountered in Brotherhood.
  • Il Carnefice is the only multiplayer characters in the main storyline that Ezio kills personally. The other two are killed by his apprentices.

References