One of Ankh-Morpork's most prestigious Guilds, with the motto NIL MORTIFI, SINE LVCRE. Its light and airy building in Filigree Street offers the best all-round education in the world. A qualified assassin should be at home in any company, and be able to play at least one musical instrument. The entrance exam is not strenuous - the school is easy to get into and easy to get out of; the trick is to get out upright.