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'''Paganino''' (unknown - 1503) was a member of both the [[Venice Thieves Guild|Venetian Thieves Guild]] and the [[Rome Thieves Guild|Roman Thieves Guild]]. He was also a covert [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] spy. | '''Paganino''' (unknown - 1503) was a member of both the [[Venice Thieves Guild|Venetian Thieves Guild]], and the [[Rome Thieves Guild|Roman Thieves Guild]]. He was also a covert [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] spy. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Venice=== | ===Venice=== | ||
During the late 15th century, Paganino was | During the late 15th century, Paganino was part of the [[Venice|Venetian]] Thieves Guild led by [[Antonio de Magianis]]. He was a colleague and personal friend of [[Ugo]] and [[Rosa]].<ref name="AC: Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> | ||
In 1481, Paganino and Ugo were confronted by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who was carrying a wounded Rosa. After the group exchanged words about their Guild, Paganino helped Ezio and Rosa get safely to their headquarters, where Antonio resided.<ref name="AC: Renaissance" /> | In 1481, Paganino and Ugo were confronted by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who was carrying a wounded Rosa. After the group exchanged words about their Guild, Paganino helped Ezio and Rosa get safely to their headquarters, where Antonio resided.<ref name="AC: Renaissance" /> | ||
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Years later, Paganino became a spy for the Borgia, and gathered information on the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]]. By January 1500, he had based himself in the [[Monteriggioni Assassins Guild|Assassin headquarters in Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC: Brotherhood novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref> | Years later, Paganino became a spy for the Borgia, and gathered information on the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]]. By January 1500, he had based himself in the [[Monteriggioni Assassins Guild|Assassin headquarters in Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC: Brotherhood novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref> | ||
In early January 1500, the Borgia [[Fall of Monteriggioni|attacked]] [[Monteriggioni]], and Paganino stayed unnoticed in [[Mario Auditore]]'s study in the [[Villa Auditore]]. He ran into Ezio again there, and Paganino asked him where the secret passage that Ezio was taking led to. After being told, Paganino left Ezio, saying that he had to ''"go help the troops."'' | In early January 1500, the Borgia [[Fall of Monteriggioni|attacked]] [[Monteriggioni]], and Paganino stayed unnoticed in [[Mario Auditore]]'s study in the [[Villa Auditore]]. He ran into Ezio again there, and Paganino asked him where the secret passage that Ezio was taking led to. After being told, Paganino left Ezio, saying that he had to ''"go help the troops."''<ref name="AC: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
After the skirmish at the [[Colosseum Passion Play]] in August 1503, Ezio saw Paganino behaving suspiciously in the area, and recognized him from the Villa attack. As he called out to him, however, Paganino fled in panic.<ref name="AC: Brotherhood" /> | After the skirmish at the [[Colosseum Passion Play]] in August 1503, Ezio saw Paganino behaving suspiciously in the area, and recognized him from the Villa attack. As he called out to him, however, Paganino fled in panic.<ref name="AC: Brotherhood" /> | ||
Ezio pursued and tackled him, and found that he was carrying Borgia documents. As the Assassin realized that Paganino was the traitor they had been searching for, not [[Niccolò Machiavelli | Ezio pursued and tackled him, and found that he was carrying Borgia documents. As the Assassin realized that Paganino was the traitor they had been searching for, and not [[Niccolò Machiavelli]] as they had suspected, Paganino defiantly declared ''"Long live the Borgia!"'' before stabbing himself in the neck with Ezio's [[Hidden Blade|hidden blade]].<ref name="AC: Brotherhood" /> | ||
==Final words== | ==Final words== | ||
* '''Ezio:''' Un momento! (Hey!)'' You were at the [[Villa Auditore]] during the attack!'' | |||
[[File:Intervention 5.png|thumb|right|250px|Paganino stabs himself.]] | [[File:Intervention 5.png|thumb|right|250px|Paganino stabs himself.]] | ||
Paganino runs, but Ezio is eventually able to catch him. | |||
* '''Ezio:''' ''Why did you run?'' | * '''Ezio:''' ''Why did you run?'' | ||
* '''Paganino:''' ''I--'' | * '''Paganino:''' ''I--'' | ||
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* '''Ezio:''' ''You are the traitor, not Machiavelli.'' | * '''Ezio:''' ''You are the traitor, not Machiavelli.'' | ||
* '''Paganino:''' ''Long live the Borgia!'' (pierces himself in the throat with Ezio's blade.) | * '''Paganino:''' ''Long live the Borgia!'' (pierces himself in the throat with Ezio's blade.) | ||
* '''Ezio: | * '''Ezio:''' Merda! ''I was right. I have to stop [[La Volpe|Volpe]] before he gets to Machiavelli.'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In the official artwork for the Siege of Monteriggioni, Paganino appears alongside [[Cesare Borgia]] at Monteriggioni's gate. However, in both the game and [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|novelization]] of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', he is not present. | * In the official artwork for the Siege of Monteriggioni, Paganino appears alongside [[Cesare Borgia]] at Monteriggioni's gate. However, in both the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|game]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|novelization]] of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', he is not present. | ||
* Paganino is the only character to commit suicide in ''Brotherhood'', and is also the only one who did not receive last rites from Ezio. | * Paganino is the only character to commit suicide in ''Brotherhood'', and is also the only one who did not receive last rites from Ezio. | ||
* Paganino | * Paganino's suicide is similar to that of a courier from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]''. There, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze]] catches a messenger sent by [[Marco Barbarigo]], and threatens him with his hidden blade. However, the messenger only says ''"My life is not yours to take, and my secrets come with me. See you in hell."'' before forcing Giovanni's blade into his throat. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths=" | <gallery widths="180"> | ||
File:Paganino 1.png|Paganino talking with Ezio. | File:Paganino 1.png|Paganino talking with Ezio. | ||
Intervention 4.png|Ezio interrogating Paganino. | |||
12.png|Paganino threatened by Ezio. | 12.png|Paganino threatened by Ezio. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 19 February 2012
Paganino (unknown - 1503) was a member of both the Venetian Thieves Guild, and the Roman Thieves Guild. He was also a covert Borgia spy.
Biography
Venice
During the late 15th century, Paganino was part of the Venetian Thieves Guild led by Antonio de Magianis. He was a colleague and personal friend of Ugo and Rosa.[1]
In 1481, Paganino and Ugo were confronted by Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who was carrying a wounded Rosa. After the group exchanged words about their Guild, Paganino helped Ezio and Rosa get safely to their headquarters, where Antonio resided.[1]
Siege of Monteriggioni
Years later, Paganino became a spy for the Borgia, and gathered information on the Assassin Order. By January 1500, he had based himself in the Assassin headquarters in Monteriggioni.[2]
In early January 1500, the Borgia attacked Monteriggioni, and Paganino stayed unnoticed in Mario Auditore's study in the Villa Auditore. He ran into Ezio again there, and Paganino asked him where the secret passage that Ezio was taking led to. After being told, Paganino left Ezio, saying that he had to "go help the troops."[3]
Death
After the skirmish at the Colosseum Passion Play in August 1503, Ezio saw Paganino behaving suspiciously in the area, and recognized him from the Villa attack. As he called out to him, however, Paganino fled in panic.[3]
Ezio pursued and tackled him, and found that he was carrying Borgia documents. As the Assassin realized that Paganino was the traitor they had been searching for, and not Niccolò Machiavelli as they had suspected, Paganino defiantly declared "Long live the Borgia!" before stabbing himself in the neck with Ezio's hidden blade.[3]
Final words
- Ezio: Un momento! (Hey!) You were at the Villa Auditore during the attack!
Paganino runs, but Ezio is eventually able to catch him.
- Ezio: Why did you run?
- Paganino: I--
Ezio takes the letter the thief is holding and notices the seal of the Borgia. Ezio then threatens to kill him with his hidden blade.
- Ezio: You are the traitor, not Machiavelli.
- Paganino: Long live the Borgia! (pierces himself in the throat with Ezio's blade.)
- Ezio: Merda! I was right. I have to stop Volpe before he gets to Machiavelli.
Trivia
- In the official artwork for the Siege of Monteriggioni, Paganino appears alongside Cesare Borgia at Monteriggioni's gate. However, in both the game and novelization of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, he is not present.
- Paganino is the only character to commit suicide in Brotherhood, and is also the only one who did not receive last rites from Ezio.
- Paganino's suicide is similar to that of a courier from Assassin's Creed: Lineage. There, Giovanni Auditore da Firenze catches a messenger sent by Marco Barbarigo, and threatens him with his hidden blade. However, the messenger only says "My life is not yours to take, and my secrets come with me. See you in hell." before forcing Giovanni's blade into his throat.
Gallery
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Paganino talking with Ezio. -
Ezio interrogating Paganino. -
Paganino threatened by Ezio.
