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[[File:ACLocus New York draft.png|thumb|250px|Adelina Patti and Tommy Greyling during the | [[File:ACLocus New York draft.png|thumb|250px|Adelina Patti and Tommy Greyling during the New York draft riots]] | ||
'''Adelina Juana Maria Patti''' (10 February 1843 – 27 September 1919) was a highly acclaimed 19th-century [[Italy|Italian]] opera singer raised in [[New York City]], earning huge fees at the height of her career in the music capitals of [[Europe]] and [[United States|America]]. | '''Adelina Juana Maria Patti''' (10 February 1843 – 27 September 1919) was a highly acclaimed 19th-century [[Italy|Italian]] opera singer raised in [[New York City]], earning huge fees at the height of her career in the music capitals of [[Europe]] and [[United States|America]]. | ||
Patti was one of the most famous sopranos in history and the admiration for Patti's talent was shared by numerous music critics and social commentators of her era. | Patti was one of the most famous sopranos in history and the admiration for Patti's talent was shared by numerous music critics, and social commentators of her era. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1863, while touring in New York City, Adelina performed at [[Niblo's Garden]] before being driven back to her hotel room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. | In 1863, while touring in New York City, Adelina performed at [[Niblo's Garden]] before being driven back to her hotel room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. On the ride home, she was attacked by several thugs,<ref name="CH8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter Eight</ref> but was saved by police officer [[Tommy Greyling]].<ref name="CH11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter Eleven</ref> As he was escorting her back to safety, [[New York City draft riots|riots]] started in the city and the two spent a couple of days together, hiding and developing a mutual attraction.<ref name="CH14">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter Fourteen</ref> | ||
Later, while fleeing the looting of Greyling's brother's house,<ref name="CH14"/> they witnessed an old man named [[Abraham]] being beaten by a group of white rioters and Greyling saved the aging man. However, he was seriously injured and adamant about finding [[Eliza | Later, while fleeing the looting of Greyling's brother's house,<ref name="CH14"/> they witnessed an old man named [[Abraham]] being beaten by a group of white rioters, and Greyling saved the aging man. However, he was seriously injured and adamant about finding his daughter, [[Eliza]].<ref name="CH17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter Seventeen</ref> They helped him back to the house of his employer, met Eliza, and sadly witnessed the death of the old man. They also witnessed the start of a fight between the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Varius]] and the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Cudgel Cormac]], the former of whom had accompanied Eliza.<ref name="CH19">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter Nineteen</ref> | ||
== | Patti and Tommy later helped Eliza bring Varius to a hospital after he sustained injuries during his fight with Cudgel. Before going their separate ways, the two professed their love for each other, despite Greyling's previous comments about being too different. Patti was subsequently escorted to her aunt in [[New Jersey]] by Eliza.<ref name="CH19"/> | ||
===Legacy=== | |||
In 2016, Patti's [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] were relived by her descendant [[Natalya Aliyev]] who, alongside other teenagers recruited by the mysterious [[Sebastian Monroe]], sought to find a [[Trident of Eden|Dagger of Eden]] that had been present during the New York riots.<ref name="CH8"/> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
While Adelina Patti was recorded as dying childless, she in fact had a secret child, through whom she became Natalya's ancestor. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 23:08, 14 September 2025
Adelina Juana Maria Patti (10 February 1843 – 27 September 1919) was a highly acclaimed 19th-century Italian opera singer raised in New York City, earning huge fees at the height of her career in the music capitals of Europe and America.
Patti was one of the most famous sopranos in history and the admiration for Patti's talent was shared by numerous music critics, and social commentators of her era.
Biography
In 1863, while touring in New York City, Adelina performed at Niblo's Garden before being driven back to her hotel room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. On the ride home, she was attacked by several thugs,[1] but was saved by police officer Tommy Greyling.[2] As he was escorting her back to safety, riots started in the city and the two spent a couple of days together, hiding and developing a mutual attraction.[3]
Later, while fleeing the looting of Greyling's brother's house,[3] they witnessed an old man named Abraham being beaten by a group of white rioters, and Greyling saved the aging man. However, he was seriously injured and adamant about finding his daughter, Eliza.[4] They helped him back to the house of his employer, met Eliza, and sadly witnessed the death of the old man. They also witnessed the start of a fight between the Assassin Varius and the Templar Cudgel Cormac, the former of whom had accompanied Eliza.[5]
Patti and Tommy later helped Eliza bring Varius to a hospital after he sustained injuries during his fight with Cudgel. Before going their separate ways, the two professed their love for each other, despite Greyling's previous comments about being too different. Patti was subsequently escorted to her aunt in New Jersey by Eliza.[5]
Legacy
In 2016, Patti's genetic memories were relived by her descendant Natalya Aliyev who, alongside other teenagers recruited by the mysterious Sebastian Monroe, sought to find a Dagger of Eden that had been present during the New York riots.[1]
Behind the scenes
While Adelina Patti was recorded as dying childless, she in fact had a secret child, through whom she became Natalya's ancestor.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus (cameo)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter Eight
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter Eleven
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter Fourteen
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter Seventeen
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter Nineteen