escape, Ezio and his uncle Mario return to Monteriggioni. Upon reuniting with his brotherhood relatives and allies, including Catarina Sforza , Countess of Forlí and Ezio's lover, Niccolò Machiavelli , intellectual and brotherhood affiliate, as well as his sister Claudia and mother Maria. Upon discovering that Ezio spared Rodrigo Borgia's life, Machiavelli gets angry with Ezio and leaves for Rome. Convinced that his wars are over and that his revenge against the Borgia is over, Ezio remains in Monteriggioni for about a month. After a night with Catarina, Monteriggioni is attacked by an army led by César Borgia
