"Italy." "Fifteenth Century." "The Age of Renaissance." "A time considered to be the rebirth of man." "Yet behind humanities expanding conscientiousness, a movement was taking place." "A conspiracy of one corrupt family." "To overthrow the powerful Medici dynasty," "And destroy a unified Italy." "But there were still some who fought for justice." "And followed an ancient creed." "And it is with them that our story begins. 1476, the dawn of a new era for Italy." "Arts, culture and science are flourishing under the guidance of inspired minds." "Renaissance," "This is probably the way hitory will remember us." "But in the shadows far from the gold, and the knowledge, lies another truth." "Corruption." "Betrayal." "Murder." "Secrets." "Secrets so dangerous I must hide them" "Even from my own family." "Family, justice, honour," "These are the values guiding my blade." "This truth is written in blood and the shadows are where I strike." "I am Giovanne Auditore," "And like my ancestors before me," "I am an assassin." "You're coming with me, avanti." "I stopped them before Florence." "Unfortunately, Your Magnificence, the 4 men escaped." "What have you heard, Giovanni?" "Rumors." "About an important event that will cause a shift of power." "That man you captured," "Has he spoken yet?" "He will tell us what he knows." "When?" "Tell me when!" "In Milano, on the day of Christmas." "The high mass called the priest of Santo Stefano." "Milano" "When?" "When the echo of the choir becomes louder." "At the altar." "When the bell rings for the 12th and last time." "At the altar, the echo of the choir becomes louder." "When the bell rings" "For the 12th and the last time" "The duke of Milano" "Will die." "Stop!" "Stop!" "Don't kill him." "Amore..." "Exio's learning fast." "It reminds me of you." "Exio, remember, you need to think ahead." "Don't wait for your opponent to move." "Anticipate and surprise him." "How are you, father?" "Good, good." "Thank you." "With the death of the Duke of Milano, Lorenzo de Medici has lost a powerful ally." "I am sure that his enemies already plot their next move." "Forsa's death was not the end." "It was just the beginning." "And I know where to fight my next battle."