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{{quote|Welcome to the ''Rosa in Fiore''; as you can see, the most popular [[Brothels|brothel]] in ''Roma''.| | {{quote|Welcome to the ''Rosa in Fiore''; as you can see, the most popular [[Brothels|brothel]] in ''Roma''.|Claudia Auditore to her brother, Ezio.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}} | ||
The '''Rosa in Fiore''' (English: ''Blooming Rose'') was the base of the [[courtesans]] in [[Rome]], which later became the city's most popular [[Brothels|brothel]]. | The '''Rosa in Fiore''' (English: ''Blooming Rose'') was the base of the [[courtesans]] in [[Rome]], which later became the city's most popular [[Brothels|brothel]]. | ||
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===Under the Solari=== | ===Under the Solari=== | ||
[[File:Playing Nice.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Rosa in Fiore, 1497.]] | [[File:Playing Nice.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Rosa in Fiore, 1497.]] | ||
{{quote|Filth can be hidden by shadows. Foul smells masked by stronger scents, mostly imported. Disease is... difficult.| | {{quote|Filth can be hidden by shadows. Foul smells masked by stronger scents, mostly imported. Disease is... difficult.|Fiora Cavazza, a courtesan of the Rosa.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}} | ||
From as early as 1497, the Rosa was run | From as early as 1497, the Rosa was run by both [[Madonna Solari]] and her brother [[Santino Solari|Santino]]. Though already visited by various foreign and local patrons, the brothel was in poor shape, with one courtesan, [[Fiora Cavazza]], once noting the filth and foul stenches hidden beneath the decorations and perfume.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> | ||
Madonna Solari encouraged her girls to do whatever necessary to gain their customers' satisfaction, and was always quick to dismiss those who showed signs of disease. However, as Fiora once commented, because of ''"so many sailors playing in foreign lands, I fear we face a losing battle."''<ref name="Project Legacy" /> | Madonna Solari encouraged her girls to do whatever necessary to gain their customers' satisfaction, and was always quick to dismiss those who showed signs of disease. However, as Fiora once commented, because of ''"so many sailors playing in foreign lands, I fear we face a losing battle."''<ref name="Project Legacy" /> | ||
Some time later, [[Cesare Borgia]] visited the brothel, after finding out that the Solari were caught up in some shady business deals. Because of this, they offered him the services of one of their girls, in order to work for him, to which he chose Fiora. | |||
===Under the Auditore=== | ===Under the Auditore=== | ||
[[File:Rosa_in_Fiore_4.png|thumb|250px|right|The Rosa in Fiore, 1500.]] | [[File:Rosa_in_Fiore_4.png|thumb|250px|right|The Rosa in Fiore, 1500.]] | ||
In 1500, after [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] sought an alliance with the | In 1500, after [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] sought an alliance with the Courtesan guild, he discovered that their Madame was being held hostage by a group of [[Cento Occhi|slave traders]], who had been hired by Cesare Borgia. Despite his attempts to rescue her, Madonna Solari was killed, as the bandits slit her throat while he attempted to bargain with them.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
Left leaderless, the Rosa in Fiore was taken over by [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia Auditore]], alongside [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|her mother]]. Ezio funded the [[Architects|renovations]] necessary to re-establish the brothel, and over time it played host to many more men visiting it each day, including important Roman [[Cardinal]] | Left leaderless, the Rosa in Fiore was taken over by [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia Auditore]], alongside [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|her mother]], as they decided not to return to [[Florence]]. Ezio funded the [[Architects|renovations]] necessary to re-establish the brothel, and over time, it played host to many more men visiting it each day, including important Roman [[Cardinal|Cardinals]], senators and [[Papal Guards]].<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 20 April 2012
The Rosa in Fiore (English: Blooming Rose) was the base of the courtesans in Rome, which later became the city's most popular brothel.
History
Under the Solari
- "Filth can be hidden by shadows. Foul smells masked by stronger scents, mostly imported. Disease is... difficult."
- ―Fiora Cavazza, a courtesan of the Rosa.[src]
From as early as 1497, the Rosa was run by both Madonna Solari and her brother Santino. Though already visited by various foreign and local patrons, the brothel was in poor shape, with one courtesan, Fiora Cavazza, once noting the filth and foul stenches hidden beneath the decorations and perfume.[1]
Madonna Solari encouraged her girls to do whatever necessary to gain their customers' satisfaction, and was always quick to dismiss those who showed signs of disease. However, as Fiora once commented, because of "so many sailors playing in foreign lands, I fear we face a losing battle."[1]
Some time later, Cesare Borgia visited the brothel, after finding out that the Solari were caught up in some shady business deals. Because of this, they offered him the services of one of their girls, in order to work for him, to which he chose Fiora.
Under the Auditore
In 1500, after Ezio Auditore sought an alliance with the Courtesan guild, he discovered that their Madame was being held hostage by a group of slave traders, who had been hired by Cesare Borgia. Despite his attempts to rescue her, Madonna Solari was killed, as the bandits slit her throat while he attempted to bargain with them.[2]
Left leaderless, the Rosa in Fiore was taken over by Claudia Auditore, alongside her mother, as they decided not to return to Florence. Ezio funded the renovations necessary to re-establish the brothel, and over time, it played host to many more men visiting it each day, including important Roman Cardinals, senators and Papal Guards.[2]
Trivia
- A rift is located on the Rosa's northern wall, available after the building has been renovated.
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy reveals that Fiora Cavazza met Cesare Borgia while she was employed under Madonna Solari at the Rosa in Fiore.
- In the novelization of Brotherhood, Rosa takes over the position of Madame from Claudia between 1503 and 1507.
Gallery
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Concept art.
