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'''Vlad III Tepes''' (1431 – 1476), also known by the title of '''Vlad the Impaler'''; his birth name, '''Vlad Draculesti'''; and the patronymic name '''Dracula''', was a {{Wiki|Voivode}} of [[Wallachia]] who ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476. | '''Vlad III Tepes''' (1431 – 1476), also known by the title of '''Vlad the Impaler'''; his birth name, '''Vlad Draculesti'''; and the patronymic name '''Dracula''', was a {{Wiki|Voivode}} of [[Wallachia]] who ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476. | ||
==Biography== | |||
As a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Order's fight against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by [[Ishak Pasha]], the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] Grand Vizier and, incidentally, the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]]. | As a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Order's fight against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by [[Ishak Pasha]], the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] Grand Vizier and, incidentally, the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]]. | ||
Following his capture, Vlad died shortly after, with his decapitated head brought back to [[Constantinople]] as a trophy, and together with his [[Vlad Tepes' Sword|sword]], deposited in a specially made [[Vlad the Impaler's Prison|prison]] just outside the Constantinian Walls. The sword was eventually recovered in 1511 by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Impaler's Tomb]]</ref> | Following his capture, Vlad died shortly after, with his decapitated head brought back to [[Constantinople]] as a trophy, and together with his [[Vlad Tepes' Sword|sword]], deposited in a specially made [[Vlad the Impaler's Prison|prison]] just outside the Constantinian Walls. The sword was eventually recovered in 1511 by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]].<ref name="Impaler's Tomb">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Impaler's Tomb]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy and influence== | |||
Vlad was also the role model of a Wallachian Assassin, [[Vali cel Tradat]]. His death, which Vali believed the Ottomans were responsible for, coupled with the fact that the Assassins had brokered a truce with the Ottoman Empire, led to Vali's eventual betrayal of the Order.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Vali cel Tradat]]</ref> | |||
In 2012, his [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] were used as an Animi Avatar by the Templar company [[Abstergo Industries]], for the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations|second stage]] of training for the recruits in their [[Animi Training Program]], under the title of the [[Count]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' [[Multiplayer/ACR|multiplayer]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Vlad is usually thought to be shortened from names beginning with the Slavic element ''volod'', "to rule". ''Tepes'' is Romanian for "impaler". | |||
According to legend, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his pale white skin and the fact that he only went outside occasionally. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, became the inspiration for the famous vampiric character "Dracula."<ref name="WP">{{WP|Vlad the Impaler}}</ref> While Ezio recovered Vlad's sword from the tomb, a skull bearing long canine fangs could be seen, further referring to the rumors of Vlad's vampirism.<ref name="Impaler's Tomb" /> | |||
He was given the nickname "The Impaler" as a result of the way he would torture his victims. He would put lard or some type of lubricant on a large wooden spike and place them at the top of it, with it between their legs, and eventually his victim would be impaled. Afterwards, the spikes would be formed in a large circle as a barricade around Vlad's fortresses, also used to threaten any who opposed him.<ref name="WP" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{c|appears as corpse and Animi Avatar only}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 13:00, 11 May 2020
Vlad III Tepes (1431 – 1476), also known by the title of Vlad the Impaler; his birth name, Vlad Draculesti; and the patronymic name Dracula, was a Voivode of Wallachia who ruled the region intermittently from 1448 to 1476.
Biography
As a member of the Templar Order, Vlad Tepes played a significant role in the Order's fight against the Ottoman Empire. In 1476, Vlad was defeated by Ishak Pasha, the Ottoman Grand Vizier and, incidentally, the leader of the Ottoman Assassins.
Following his capture, Vlad died shortly after, with his decapitated head brought back to Constantinople as a trophy, and together with his sword, deposited in a specially made prison just outside the Constantinian Walls. The sword was eventually recovered in 1511 by Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Mentor of the Italian Assassins.[1]
Legacy and influence
Vlad was also the role model of a Wallachian Assassin, Vali cel Tradat. His death, which Vali believed the Ottomans were responsible for, coupled with the fact that the Assassins had brokered a truce with the Ottoman Empire, led to Vali's eventual betrayal of the Order.[2]
In 2012, his genetic memories were used as an Animi Avatar by the Templar company Abstergo Industries, for the second stage of training for the recruits in their Animi Training Program, under the title of the Count.[3]
Behind the scenes
Vlad is usually thought to be shortened from names beginning with the Slavic element volod, "to rule". Tepes is Romanian for "impaler".
According to legend, some people believed that Vlad was a vampire because of his pale white skin and the fact that he only went outside occasionally. This folklore, combined with his ruthless acts during his reign, became the inspiration for the famous vampiric character "Dracula."[4] While Ezio recovered Vlad's sword from the tomb, a skull bearing long canine fangs could be seen, further referring to the rumors of Vlad's vampirism.[1]
He was given the nickname "The Impaler" as a result of the way he would torture his victims. He would put lard or some type of lubricant on a large wooden spike and place them at the top of it, with it between their legs, and eventually his victim would be impaled. Afterwards, the spikes would be formed in a large circle as a barricade around Vlad's fortresses, also used to threaten any who opposed him.[4]
Gallery
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Vlad's skull inside his coffin -
Vlad Tepes in Who's In Your Blood?
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (appears as corpse and Animi Avatar only)
References
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