Assassination of Niccolò di Pitigliano



The Assassination of Niccolò di Pitigliano was an event recorded in the Facebook game, Project Legacy. It is the second chapter of the Italian Wars Memory Sequence, and the Achievement unlocked by completing it is called "Manhunter". The chapter takes place in the city of Lonigo, Italy, in the year 1510, and follows Francesco Vecellio's quest to assassinate Niccolò di Pitigliano.

On The Hunt
Entering the city of Lonigo, Francesco Vecellio begins his routine of investigating his target. Disguised as a local, Francesco began to frequent the town's streets, courtesans, and taverns, familiarising himself with the place and gleaning rumours about Niccolò. Soon, it was altogether evident that most of the city's inhabitants loathe Niccolò. Francesco began intercepting Niccolò's couriers, interrogating them for information. In time, Francesco also began stalking his target and his house, noting every single detail of Niccolò's routine.

Bait and Trap
As soon as he is familiar with Niccolò and the town of Lonigo, Francesco began to make his move. He assassinated key supporters of his target - the politicians andcorrupt churchmen of the city. Francesco intercepted Niccolò's assistants, looting the money they were given for purchases, and soon enough intimidated his mark enough by his deeds. Rumours spread around the town about Niccolò - rumours started and circulated by Francesco himself - and the citizens of Lonigo began to resent Niccolò. Panicking, Niccolò sends convoys of his prized belongings and family members outside the city, but found them either robbed or turned back.

Bloodwork
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 a roaring mob to the front of the house to keep the guards busied. Using courier piegons to send messages, Francesco contacted and gathered a group of his order to slay more and more of Niccolò's guards while he entered the manor himself. After determining Niccolò's exact location and successfully evading detection, Francesco moves in and completes his assassination.