#AtoZChallenge – C is for Conclave

I wasn't going to use this word at first because the date it's first used is the date of Ezio's death according to the Assassin's Creed wiki. Then I was going to do Codex because that's in the game, but the first known use of that is after Ezio's death. Tsk tsk, game writers. You should do your research. ;) Also, I used both words, but only one is the word of the day. And, I <3 Ezio.

Conclave

1. A private meeting or secret assembly; especially :  a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope
   
2. A gathering of a group or association

[Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, room that can be locked up, from com- + clavis key. First Known Use: 1524]

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Ezio slipped behind the tapestry and headed down the steps to the conclave. In three days time, the Templars would be leaving for Venice. Now was the perfect opportunity for the Assassins to reclaim Codex.

Heat burned through Ezio’s veins. He and his men had been ambushed as they returned with it, weary from their journey. Many died and he barely made it out alive. Later, he learned they had been betrayed.

Raphael would pay dearly.

But revenge had to wait. First, he must meet reclaim the Codex and free Florence of Templar rule. Only then could he seek retribution.

Bonus Definition!

Codex

1. A manuscript book especially of Scripture, classics, or ancient annals

[Latin
First Known Use: circa 1665]

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