Niccolò Machiavelli



Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (1469 – 1527) was an Italian philosopher and writer, and a member of the Assassin Order. Being considered one of the main founders of modern political science, he was a diplomat, political philosopher, musician, and playwright, but foremost, he was a civil servant of the Florentine Republic.

With the Assassin Order, Niccolò primarily worked with his ally Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and helped him with driving the Orsi brothers from Forlì and with removing the monk Girolamo Savonarola from power in Florence to obtain the "Apple of Eden" - an ancient artifact - from him.

Two years later, Machiavelli took up the position of leader of the Italian Assassins, after the death of Mario Auditore. Once again joined by Ezio, they fought against the corrupted Borgia family which ruled over Rome. Eventually being successful in their goal, Machiavelli joined Ezio and Leonardo da Vinci in chasing Cesare Borgia in Valencia.

Machiavelli then focused on his duties in the Florentine government, leading the Florentine militia until he was defeated, arrested and deprived of office.