Ristoro
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- "Ristoro. An insatiable beast, making a mockery of his frock. He denies it, but we all know he serves the Borgia. I tolerate his perversions."
- ―Fiora Cavazza as she "services" Ristoro.[src]
Brother Ristoro (1465 - 1503) was a Minim priest, and a member of the Templar Order. Despite his religious vows, he was a frequent visitor of the Rosa in Fiore. He was known as a dangerous man who was not afraid to kill those who questioned his behavior.
His genetic memories were later used by Abstergo Industries for the training of the Animus recruits, under the title of the Priest.
Biography
Serving the Borgia
- "I have brought flesh for Brother Ristoro’s appetite. New girls eager for experience. [...] They have a long night ahead. I almost feel guilty leaving them behind."
- ―Fiora making a delivery to Ristoro.[src]
In exchange for several girls to feed his "appetite," Ristoro provided the Borgia with religious icons, amulets and gear. He also gave coin to pay off contacts, and documents officially sealed by the church, such as letters of absolution or condemnation.[1]
Paying no heed to his vows of purity, Ristoro often visited the Rosa in Fiore, the most popular brothel in Rome. Out of all the courtesans who worked there, he particularly favored Fiora Cavazza, though she was revolted by both him and his "perversions."[1]
Upon being recruited by Cesare Borgia himself, Fiora was again forced to meet with Ristoro. Though she hoped he would not recognize her, Ristoro picked her out from the crowd of girls she had been tasked to deliver to him.[1]
Ristoro stroked Fiora's cheek, saying that she had always been his favorite, but she only kicked him between the legs and threatened him with Cesare's wrath. He whimpered and withdrew, but again tried to touch her as she left, and was only distracted by the other girls that had been sent to him.[1]
Death
- "Ristoro is far from humble! He has broken his vow of poverty! Soiled every promise of purity! He must be held accountable!"
- ―A brother of Ristoro.[src]
Ristoro's actions did not go unnoticed by his brothers, and at one point, two of his students questioned him about them. In response, Ristoro poisoned them both, though he was able to buy his absolution from the crime, with the help of the Borgia.[2]
A third brother began to speak out against him as well, announcing his misdeeds to a crowd gathered by the Colosseo. As he did so, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze heard and approached, asking him of Ristoro's acts. Upon hearing the full account, he decided to seek the priest out.[2]
Ezio located him at his church, surrounded by Borgia guards, and wielding a spear for protection. However, he overcame the guards easily and assassinated Ristoro from above with his Hidden Blade.[2]
Trivia
- "Ristoro" is Italian for "restoration" or "renovation."
- Brother Ristoro wields a spear, as opposed to the Holy Dagger the Priest uses in multiplayer.
References
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