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{{Quote|My task is not to simply murder my target, but to destroy his influence over Lonigo. I will strip him of his power, defile his name, and ensure that his legacy dies with him!|Francesco Vecellio.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy|Italian Wars: Chapter 2 – Francesco Vecellio}} | |||
{{Event Infobox | |||
|prev = [[Battle of Agnadello]] | |||
|next = [[Prince of Anhua rebellion]] | |||
|image = PL Memory Bloodwork.jpg | |||
|timeframe = [[Renaissance]] | |||
|date = January 1510 | |||
|place = [[Lonigo]], [[Republic of Venice]] | |||
|outcome = *Liberation of Lonigo's population. | |||
*Death of Niccolò di Pitigliano. | |||
*Return of the [[Shroud of Eden 1|Shroud of Eden]] to [[Assassins|Assassin]] hands. | |||
|key = *Assassins | |||
|participants = *[[Francesco Vecellio]] | |||
*[[Niccolò di Pitigliano]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''assassination of Niccolò di Pitigliano''' was an event recorded in 1510, where the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Francesco Vecellio]] covertly killed the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Mercenaries|condottiero]] [[Niccolò di Pitigliano]]. | |||
==On the hunt== | |||
[[File:Interception.png|thumb|left|250px|Francesco intercepting one of Niccolò's couriers]] | |||
Entering the city of [[Lonigo]], Francesco Vecellio began an [[Investigation|investigation]] of his [[Assassination|target]]. Disguised as a local, Francesco began to frequent the town's streets, [[courtesans]], and [[Taverns|taverns]], familiarizing himself with the area, and gleaning rumors about Niccolò.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Italian Wars: Chapter 2 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref> | |||
Soon, it became evident that most of the city's inhabitants loathed Niccolò. Francesco began [[Interrogation|intercepting]] Niccolò's couriers and interrogating them for information.<ref name="PL"/> | |||
In time, Francesco also began stalking his target and his house, noting every single detail of Niccolò's routine.<ref name="PL"/> | |||
== | ==Bait and trap== | ||
[[File:Politics.png|thumb|250px|Niccolò's supporter killed]] | |||
As soon as he was familiar with Niccolò and the town of Lonigo, Francesco began to implement his own plan. He assassinated key supporters of his target, the politicians and corrupt churchmen of the city.<ref name="PL"/> | |||
Francesco intercepted Niccolò's assistants, looting the [[Economy|money]] they were given for purchases, eventually intimidating his mark by his deeds. Rumors were spread around the town about Niccolò – rumors started and circulated by Francesco himself – and the [[Civilians|citizens]] of Lonigo began to resent Niccolò.<ref name="PL"/> | |||
Panicking, Niccolò sent convoys of his prized belongings and family members out of the city, but found them either robbed or turned back.<ref name="PL"/> | |||
==Bloodwork== | |||
[[File:Into the den.png|thumb|left|250px|Francesco entering Niccolò's manor]] | |||
Finally, Francesco began to prepare for the act of the assassination itself. He blocked every possible exit from Niccolò's manor, trapping his target within, and sent an aggressive mob to the front of the house to occupy the [[Soldier|guards]].<ref name="PL"/> | |||
Using courier [[pigeon coop|pigeons]] to send messages, Francesco contacted and gathered a group of Assassins to slay significant numbers of Niccolò's guards, while he entered the manor himself. After determining Niccolò's exact location and successfully evading detection, Francesco moved in and completed his assassination.<ref name="PL"/> | |||
==Playing dead== | |||
[[File:Sideeffects.png|thumb|250px|Niccolò falling to the power of the Shroud]] | |||
Despite being struck by Francesco, Niccolò miraculously survived. After the Assassin had left, he used the [[Shroud of Eden 1|Shroud of Eden]], which he had hidden under the floorboards under his desk, to partially heal his wounds.<ref name="PL"/><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 029]]</ref> | |||
After some intense hallucinations,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 030]]</ref> he attempted to escape his manor after finding it ablaze. Following some effort, he managed to climb out a window, but was too weak to carry on.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 031]]</ref> Niccolò, in an attempt to recuperate completely, wrapped himself in the Shroud and unleashed its power.<ref name="PL"/><ref name="ACS032">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 032]]</ref> | |||
However, instead of healing him, it horribly mangled and destroyed his body. In his last moments, Niccolò witnessed Francesco taking the Shroud from him, with the Assassin uttering only one word: ''"Disgusting."''<ref name="PL"/><ref name="ACS032" /> | |||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
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[[Category:Assassin conspiracies]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:16, 12 May 2026
The assassination of Niccolò di Pitigliano was an event recorded in 1510, where the Assassin Francesco Vecellio covertly killed the Italian condottiero Niccolò di Pitigliano.
On the hunt[edit | edit source]

Entering the city of Lonigo, Francesco Vecellio began an investigation of his target. Disguised as a local, Francesco began to frequent the town's streets, courtesans, and taverns, familiarizing himself with the area, and gleaning rumors about Niccolò.[1]
Soon, it became evident that most of the city's inhabitants loathed Niccolò. Francesco began intercepting Niccolò's couriers and interrogating them for information.[1]
In time, Francesco also began stalking his target and his house, noting every single detail of Niccolò's routine.[1]
Bait and trap[edit | edit source]

As soon as he was familiar with Niccolò and the town of Lonigo, Francesco began to implement his own plan. He assassinated key supporters of his target, the politicians and corrupt churchmen of the city.[1]
Francesco intercepted Niccolò's assistants, looting the money they were given for purchases, eventually intimidating his mark by his deeds. Rumors were spread around the town about Niccolò – rumors started and circulated by Francesco himself – and the citizens of Lonigo began to resent Niccolò.[1]
Panicking, Niccolò sent convoys of his prized belongings and family members out of the city, but found them either robbed or turned back.[1]
Bloodwork[edit | edit source]

Finally, Francesco began to prepare for the act of the assassination itself. He blocked every possible exit from Niccolò's manor, trapping his target within, and sent an aggressive mob to the front of the house to occupy the guards.[1]
Using courier pigeons to send messages, Francesco contacted and gathered a group of Assassins to slay significant numbers of Niccolò's guards, while he entered the manor himself. After determining Niccolò's exact location and successfully evading detection, Francesco moved in and completed his assassination.[1]
Playing dead[edit | edit source]

Despite being struck by Francesco, Niccolò miraculously survived. After the Assassin had left, he used the Shroud of Eden, which he had hidden under the floorboards under his desk, to partially heal his wounds.[1][2]
After some intense hallucinations,[3] he attempted to escape his manor after finding it ablaze. Following some effort, he managed to climb out a window, but was too weak to carry on.[4] Niccolò, in an attempt to recuperate completely, wrapped himself in the Shroud and unleashed its power.[1][5]
However, instead of healing him, it horribly mangled and destroyed his body. In his last moments, Niccolò witnessed Francesco taking the Shroud from him, with the Assassin uttering only one word: "Disgusting."[1][5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Italian Wars: Chapter 2 – Francesco Vecellio
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Reconstructed Data 029
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Reconstructed Data 030
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Reconstructed Data 031
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Reconstructed Data 032
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