Carlo Grimaldi
Carlo Grimaldi (1445-1485) was a Templar and a government official. He was close to Doge Mocenigo of Venice and plotted to kill him. He was also a member of the Council Of Ten.
Carlo craved political power, and knew the Doge of Venice. He used this to his advantage, and had heard that the Doge's daughter wanted to be with a servant but her father would not allow it. Carlo told them to escape on a boat that very night. When they arrived at the boat, they found Carlo waiting for them with a few guards and the Doge himself. The servant was killed and the Doge trusted Carlo enough to allow him into the Council Of Ten.
Carlo is first seen meeting with Emilio Barbarigo and informing him of Ezio's arrival in Venice. He leaves just before Emilio is assassinated. He is next seen in Venice meeting with Marco Barbarigo, Dante Moro and Silvio Barbarigo. They plot to poison the Doge so one of them can replace him.
Carlo is encountered in the Doge's palace, prior to Ezio's arrival via Leonardo's Flying Machine, where he is playing chess with the Doge after hearing a commotion outside the Palace. Ezio rushes in only to realize that it was too late, the Doge has been poisoned. Carlo blames Ezio and alerts the guards for his death as he runs out of the room. Ezio pursues him and assassinates him in the courtyard.
Final Words
Ezio: It takes one Assassin to kill another, it seems.
Carlo: We kill thinking it's best for us, do we not, Messer Ezio?
Ezio: I do this not for myself. Compio questo sacrificio per il bene superiore. (I make this sacrifice for the greater good.) Requiescat in Pace. (Rest in peace)
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Trivia
- The fictionnal character Carlo comes from the real House of Grimaldi which still rules over Monaco today.
- According to the Animus database's filter, Carlo is not a Templar (while ploting with them).