<P> The plot follows the centuries - old struggle between the Assassins , who fight for peace with free will , and the Templars , who desire peace through control . The framing story is set in the 21st century and features series protagonist Desmond Miles who , with the aid of a machine known as the Animus , relives the memories of his ancestors to find a way to avert the 2012 apocalypse . The main story takes place immediately after the plot of Assassin 's Creed II , featuring Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze in 16th century Italy and his quest to restore the Assassin order , and destroy his enemies : the Borgia family . </P>
<P> The plot follows the centuries - old struggle between the Assassins , who fight for peace with free will , and the Templars , who desire peace through control . The framing story is set in the 21st century and features series protagonist Desmond Miles who , with the aid of a machine known as the Animus , relives the memories of his ancestors to find a way to avert the 2012 apocalypse . The main story takes place immediately after the plot of Assassin 's Creed II , featuring Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze in 16th century Italy and his quest to restore the Assassin order , and destroy his enemies : the Borgia family . </P>
where does assassin 's creed brotherhood take place
where does assassin 's creed brotherhood take place
Italy
Italy