How Old is Ezio Auditore da Firenze and When Did He Marry Sofia Sartor?
As an avid Assassin‘s Creed gamer and Ezio fanatic myself, I couldn‘t resist diving into the lore to uncover more about this epic romance. Get ready for a wild ride through history as we explore how old Ezio and Sofia were, how their forbidden love blossomed, and the family they built together!
Introducing The Legendary Ezio Auditore
For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Ezio Auditore da Firenze is the most iconic assassin from the series. First introduced in Assassin‘s Creed II, we meet him as a 17-year-old novice caught in a Templar conspiracy that claims the lives of his father and brothers.
"I am Ezio Auditore da Firenze, like my father before me."
From his early days learning the ropes to eventually succeeding his uncle as Mentor of the Italian Brotherhood, Ezio evolves over decades of games and media into a Master Assassin.
A mature Ezio as Master Assassin (Source: Assassin‘s Creed wiki)
He‘s climbed landmarks, crafted legendary weapons, and foiled Templar plots across Renaissance Italy and 16th century Constantinople. Here‘s a quick timeline of his life and progression through the series:
| Year | Ezio‘s Age | Game | Key Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1476 | 17 | AC II | Introduced as a young nobleman in Florence |
| 1486 | 27 | AC II | Inducted into the Assassin Brotherhood |
| 1499 | 40 | AC Brotherhood | Appointed leader of the Italian Brotherhood |
| 1511 | 52 | AC Revelations | Searches for secrets in Masyaf and Constantinople |
| 1524 | 65 | Embers Short | Passes away of a heart attack in Florence |
After following Ezio through decades of adventures, we‘ve witnessed him evolve from a reckless youth to wise mentor. We‘ll miss leaping across rooftops with him, but his legacy lives on!
Sofia Sartor – The Bookworm That Stole Ezio‘s Heart
Sofia Sartor enters the picture later in Ezio‘s life during the events of Assassin‘s Creed Revelations. In 1511, 52-year-old Ezio travels to Constantinople and meets Sofia, a book-loving Italian who runs a bookshop in the city.
While historically Sofia was born in 1476, making her 35 years old when crossing paths with Ezio, danger and adventure follow the infamous Assassin wherever he goes. Over the course of the game, the two grow closer as Ezio assists Sofia and investigates mysteries for her.
Despite the considerable 17 year age gap, their bond blossoms into a romance by game‘s end. This speaks to Ezio‘s irresistible charm, even as he enters his later years.
Sofia Sartor as depicted in Assassin‘s Creed Revelations concept art (Source: AC Wiki)
Building a Life Together After Retirement
Ezio‘s days adventuring as an Assassin come to an end shortly after Revelations in 1512, at the age of 53. Having devoted over 3 decades fighting the Templars, he hangs up the iconic hidden blade and cloak.
Fulfilling a promise he made to Sofia, the couple leaves Constantinople behind to start a quiet life together:
"I told you before that I wished to leave this city as well. That we‘d start a new life somewhere else."
"Together."
They soon marry and make a home in Tuscany‘s countryside, tending a vineyard in a villa near Monteriggioni. While adjusting to normalcy was likely strange for someone used to daring leaps and secret missions, Ezio seems to take to retirement well with his new bride by his side.
In his later years, Ezio also took on a mentoring role to other Assassins, preparing them to fight and carry on the Brotherhood‘s mission after his passing. Though not depicted directly, Sofia supported Ezio in this endeavor behind the scenes during their decades together.
A sketch envisioning Ezio and Sofia‘s life together after leaving Constantinople (Source: Ubisoft Forum)
The Next Generation – Ezio‘s Family With Sofia
Despite the grey hairs and wrinkles earned from a lifetime of struggle, Sofia and Ezio were blessed with two children during retirement – a son named Marcello and daughter named Flavia. While details are scarce, this signifies they enjoyed nearly 15 peaceful years together before Ezio passed at age 65.
Fatherhood came late for for the legendary mentor, but brought great joy. Looking into his children‘s eyes, he saw hope – the promise of guiding a new generation against corruption. Perhaps Ezio trained his son Marcello from a young age to continue his fight and preserve justice in Italy.
While only touched on briefly in the Assassin‘s Creed Embers short film, Sofia stayed faithfully at her husband‘s side until the very end. Even in his final moments, Ezio‘s last thoughts were of Sofia and his family.
Parting Words
And there you have it – a full chronicle of Ezio and Sofia‘s romance over the years in Assassin‘s Creed! We explored the key events surrounding this couple, saw Ezio‘s progression from a 17-year-old novice to 65-year-old legend, and learned how Sofia captured this charming assassin‘s heart.
It‘s staggering realizing we witnessed nearly 50 years of Ezio‘s incredible life. I‘m thankful Sofia accompanied him those final years out of the battlefield. They raised the next generation of heroes together and she was there to bid him goodbye as he passed.
What an incredible but bittersweet ending to Ezio‘s storied career! Even 16 years later since Assassin‘s Creed II, the legacy of gaming‘s most famous assassin lives on. Nintendo switch all over again!
Let me know in the comments if you were also moved by this epic gaming love story! Do you think Ubisoft should revisit showing more of Ezio and Sofia‘s family life? I‘d play that DLC!
