The prequel to Assassin's Creed II focuses on the father of the main character, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Set in 15th century Italy during the Renaissance, Giovanni, an assassin, navigates a conspiracy by a corrupt family to overthrow the powerful Medici family and divide Italy. As he battles to stop this threat, he introduces the setting and enemies that his son, Ezio, will later face.
The story is a prequel to the video game Assassin's Creed II. It centers on G...