Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)

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Assassin's Creed: Revelations is a novel by Oliver Bowden based on the game of the same name. It was released on November 24, 2011 in the United Kingdom, and November 29, 2011 in the United States.

Description

"Enter a world of mysticism, machinations, and murder in which the mighty and noble do whatever is necessary to protect their supremacy, where rebellion grows in the darkest streets and alleys, and where those with the power to kill have the power to change the world. When a man has won all his battles and defeated his enemies, what is left for him to achieve?"

"Ezio Auditore must leave his life behind in search of answers, in search of the truth. In Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Master Assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, on a journey of discovery and revelation. It is a perilous path - one that will take Ezio to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threatens to destabilize the region."

Plot

Part One

1- A mysterious traveler approaches a mass of land and a mountain range where, atop a mountain, a castle was fenced in the rocky formations. The traveler had apparently travelled on a long and treacherous journey to this castle, which was his goal. As the lone man stared at the sight, he checked his equipment, and scanned the area for movement. After he completed his survey, with both eyes and ears, he concluded that the area was clear and safe. However, a sound was heard nearby, and the seemingly alone traveler was struck by an arrow. Recovering the traveler saw another man, a ugly, bald soldier with the rank of a captain, as well as hundreds of other soldiers. The traveler, realizing he had fallen for a trap and was being ambushed, prepared to defend himself from the soldiers. The traveler fought boldly and successfully, until suddenly, a vision of a man clad in white Assassin robes appeared on the battlefield, distracting the traveler. The traveler was overpowered by an opponent, and the soldiers overwhelmed him. The bald captain came to the captured traveler, and taunted him triumphantly. The traveler was then revealed to be the Italian Assassin's Mentor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Ezio was told of his failure in his venture to the castle, the former Levantine Assassin fortress of Masyaf, which was now overrun by Templars, and was also told of his fate that was sure to come the following morning.

2- Ezio observes an eagle through the window in his prison cell, and is frustrated with his failure and the realization of the Templar presence in Masyaf. Though, he was satisfied that he had frightened the Templars and confident for his escape. He reflected on his previous triumphs and thought back to the start of his latest journey, after defeating Cesare Borgia in Viana and his return to Rome, in 1510, where he had found a letter. The letter had been written by Giovanni Auditore, Ezio’s father, before his birth, and was sent to Master Assassin, Mario Auditore regarding an ancientlibrary built under the Masyaf castle, which could possibly hold invaluable wisdom that may lead to the end of the secret war between the Assassin and the Templars. The first page of the Assassin Codex was also in Ezio's memory that had made him more interested in Altaïr's secrets. Later on, Ezio decided to conduct a quest to Masyaf.

3- After spending the much of that year of making preparations for his pilgrimage, Ezio conferred with Niccolò Machiavelli in Florence on his journey to the Holy Land. Ezio then left for Ostia, where he visited Bartolomeo d'Alviano, who provided an escort to Ezio for his tip as well as food and drink. Machiavelli informed Ezio of news and occurrences in Florence, and of the death of Caterina Sforza, the news of his former love interest and mention of Florence saddened Ezio, who later returned to Rome to spend the remainder of 1510. At the beginning of 1511, Ezio was ready for his depature to Bari with Bartolomeo, where he would take a ship to Eastern Europe.

4- Before Ezio left for Bari, he bid farewell to Claudia Auditore da Firenze. Claudia, concerend for her brother's mission, questions Ezio on travelling alone, who simply responded that he would travel and retunr home more quickly. Ezio passed on to her the responsibility of his business on his leave and told her to read Giovanni's letter only if he did not return from Masyaf an abroad. Ezio and Bartolomeo then spent fifteen days travelling to Bari, where they parted ways, and Ezio boarded the Turksh freighter, the Anaan to Corfu. After a brief meeting with the governor of Corfu and the captain of the Anaan, Ezio bought a scimitar that he would carry for the rest of his adevnture. On the next day, the Anaan set sail again, and were attacked by pirates near the island of Zante. Ezio contributed much to the defence of the ship, dispatching many of the Berbers and also capturing the pirate captain . As thanks, the captain of the Anaan refunded Ezio's fare. Ezio in turn gave advice that they should be more careful.

5- After the much eventful sail to Athens, controlled by the Turks, Ezio walked the streets and visited the monuments and temples of the Greek Golden Age that inspired his friends Michelangelo and Bramante. Ezio understood then that the inhabitants were proud of their way of life. Ezio temporarily stayed at the home of Ma'Mun, waiting for the storms that ceased his quest to pass. He studied maps and notes, hopefully learning of Templar movements in the area. At one point, he met an attractive Dalmatian princess, though he was not charmed by her, as he was still mourned for the one who loved most. Ezio had, since the start of his mission, began to understand what the life of an Assassin would be lonesome. Eventually, Ezio were able to leave Athens, and Ma'Mun had arranged an heavily armed ship, the Qutaybah, that would take him to Cyprus, and was given a map. During the journey, however, more storms ensued and ravaged the sea, and it would take a week before the ship could continue a steady course. Ezio lost much precious time, and some of the crewmen lost their lives. They eventually managed to return to Athens, where Ezio was given excellent lodgings. Though Ezio was growing more and more impatient due to the constant delaying of his intentions. During his wait, Ezio studied the Cyprus map, and found something upon it that interested him. He decided to travel by horse to Limmasol alone, where he found the Templars Archive, and hoped to find clues, but was empty.

6- Ezio could not leave, because Venetian authorities blocked his passage. Ezio met the Venetian governor, Domenico Garofoli, but he would not do anything, due to Ezio's recent actions.

Differences between the novel and game

Characters

• Vali cel Tradat is not mentioned at all.
• Neither Desmond Miles nor any of the modern day Assassins are mentioned. Because of this, Ezio does not speak to Desmond in Altaïr's Library. Instead, Ezio is the one visited by Jupiter.
• Additionally, Jupiter is referred to as Tinia.

Deaths

• Instead of stabbing Leandros in the chest, Ezio shoots him and lets him bleed to death.
• Ezio and Niccolò Machiavelli visit Leonardo Da Vinci over the course of a week and witnessed his final moments, when he no longer recognized his old friends. Machiavelli recalls a rumour that 'King Francis cradled his head in his arms as he died', to which Ezio remarks: 'Some people - even kings - will do anything for publicity'.
• Ezio shoots the Templar Captain in the Imperial North Den attack.
• Instead of joining a group of Janissaries to infiltrate the camp, Ezio goes alone and tails Tarik to a secluded area. He faces the captain directly instead of performing an aerial assassination.

Equipment

• Instead of using the Apple of Eden to protect Niccolò and Maffeo Polo, Altaïr rides with them on horseback to Masyaf's main gate.
• Instead of going to the Assassin Hideout to relieve Altaïr's memories, Ezio experiences them as soon as he finds the.Memory Seals.
• Eagle Sense is not mentioned.
• Ezio is given his crossbow by Yusuf.
• Ezio does not practice the long jump, he only learns how to climb with the Hookblade and the Hook and run.
• Bomb crafting is taught by Piri Reis instead of Yusuf.

Other events

• There is a mentioning about Ezio's story after Revelations in Masyaf, going through the return to Constantinople, travel to Venice, and setting down in Tuscany.
• The details of Ezio and Sofia's wedding are mentioned, as are the births of Flavia and Marcello.
• Ezio's journey to Masyaf is described with more detail.
• The events of Assassin's Creed: Embers are showcased after the main story.
• When chasing Ahmet, the fall from the cliff is omitted, and only the carriage chase is described.
• Masyaf keys aren't found through completing puzzles that involve free-running.
• The order in which the keys are found differs from what's in the game, though the memories are still experienced in order.
• In Ezio's first letter to Claudia, Ezio writes: My story is one of many thousands, and the world will suffer if it ends to soon. This differs from what is said in the game: and the world will not suffer if it ends too soon. The text in the novel was likely a typo, as it changes the tone of the speech entirely.
• When Ezio finds Yusuf's dead body, he reads the message written on the dagger's sheet, however in the game there is no mention of the sheet nor the message.