Silvio Barbarigo

Silvio Barbarigo (1435-1486) was the cousin of Marco Barbarigo and a Templar. He is a state inquisitor of Venice but is angry that his relatives are far more powerful than him. He is somehow related to Emilio Barbarigo. His father was killed by Silvio's uncle when he was young. He became an advisor to his wealthy uncle, and uncovered a plot by the Soranzo family against his uncle. To prevent this, Silvio invited the family to an Easter celebration and toasted the family on the balcony. Unknown to everyone else, this was a signal for archers hidden behind the courtyard windows to fire on the family and kill them. Ten years later, he had his uncle murdered by hired courtesans and convinced everyone he had died in bed. He then took over his uncle's luxurious palazzo.

Silvio is first seen at a meeting in Venice with Marco, Dante Moro and Carlo Grimaldi. They plot to kill the Doge of Venice, and Silvio says he can get a shipment of cantarella to poison the Doge, as it is very hard to trace. He is next seen in Venice at the Carnival, where he cheats in order to stop Ezio from attending Marco's party and killing him. After Marco's death, Silvio hires Dante and various mercenaries to take control of the arsenal, the military quarter of Venice. However, he loses the arsenal to Ezio and Bartolomeo d'Alviano and attempts to flee in a boat bound for Cyprus (which is sailing there to collect a Piece of Eden). Silvio and Dante are both killed while running toward the docks by Ezio.

Final Words
Ezio:'' What's happened here? Why the boats? I thought you sought the Doge's seat.''

Silvio: ''Just a distraction. We were meant to sail...''

Ezio: Sail where?

Silvio: I'll never tell. Dante: ''Cyprus is their destination. They want....they....want...''

Ezio: ''Non temete l'oscurità - accettate il suo abbraccio. Requiescant in Pace.'' (Fear not the darkness - but welcome it's embrace. Rest in Peace.)

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Trivia

 * In Assassin's Creed: Lineage, Silvio Barbarigo is portrayed by Harry Standjofski though his appearance is minor &mdash; he is only heard talking with Marco and seen at the end of the film during the Templar meeting.
 * In the novel, Ezio guts him with the Hidden Blade.