Betrayed by Italy's ruling families, a young man embarks on an epic quest for revenge. To uproot corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the assassin. Along the way, Ezio will call on the wisdom of great minds such as Leonardo Da Vinci and Nicolo Machiavelli - knowing that his survival is tightly tied to the skills he must acquire. For his allies, he will be the impetus for change. For his enemies, he will become a threat created to overthrow tyrants. And so begins an epic story of power, retribution and conspiracy. The truth will be written in blood.