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	\|date=422 BCE}}		\|date=422 BCE}}
	'''Guardian of the Gates''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] — [[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref>		'''Guardian of the Gates''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==

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	{{Era\|Memories\|ACOD}}		{{Era\|Memories\|ACOD}}
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| image = ACOD FoA ToH Cerberos.jpg		\|name=The Guardian of the Gates
	\| description = ''After [[Kassandra]] was thrown into a pit by [[Persephone]], the only thing that stood between her and [[Hades]]'s realm was the horrifying, three-headed Guardian of the [[underworld]] known to all as [[Cerberos]].''		\|image=ACOD FoA ToH Cerberos.jpg
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''		\|description=''After [[Kassandra]] was thrown into a pit by [[Persephone]], the only thing that stood between her and [[Hades]]'s realm was the horrifying, three-headed Guardian of the [[underworld]] known to all as [[Cerberos]].''
	\| type = Main		\|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''
	\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]		\|type=Main
	\| next = [[Pay the Ferryman]]		\|previous=[[The Second Calling]]
	\| source = [[Kassandra]]		\|next=[[Pay the Ferryman]]
	\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]		\|source=[[Kassandra]]
	\| date = 422 BCE}}		\|location=[[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]
	'''Guardian of the Gates''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].		\|date=422 BCE}}
			'''Guardian of the Gates''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] — [[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
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	One of Cerberos' heads began spitting fireballs at Kassandra, who tried her best to dodge and attack him.		One of Cerberos' heads began spitting fireballs at Kassandra, who tried her best to dodge and attack him.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''By the gods. Ros? What happened to you?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''By the gods. Ros? What happened to you?''
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 03.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra ~~confronted by Cerberos~~]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 03.png\|thumb\|250px\|Cerberos confronting Kassandra]]
	Kassandra managed to inflict some wounds.		Kassandra managed to inflict some wounds.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos is no god.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos is no god.''
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''It wasn't my plan to be thrown down that hole. But here I am. What do you want from me?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''It wasn't my plan to be thrown down that hole. But here I am. What do you want from me?''
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra and Hades' ~~1st~~ meeting]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 11.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra and Hades' first meeting]]
	*'''Hades:''' ''Thanks to you, my realm is more chaotic than ever. With Cerberos gone, there's nothing to stop the dead from crossing over to the world of the living.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Thanks to you, my realm is more chaotic than ever. With Cerberos gone, there's nothing to stop the dead from crossing over to the world of the living.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''So find another dog.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''So find another dog.''
	Hades swung his [[Hades' Executioner\|axe]] towards Kassandra, barely missing her.		Hades swung his [[Hades' Executioner\|axe]] towards Kassandra, barely missing her.
	*'''Hades:''' ''You find another dog!''		*'''Hades:''' ''You find another dog!''
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 13.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra ~~threatened by Hades~~]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 13.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hades threatening Kassandra]]
	Hades withdrew his axe and turned around to compose himself.		Hades withdrew his axe and turned around to compose himself.
	*'''Hades:''' ''I'm sorry you had to see that. The blood runs hot in my family. You did this, so I think it's only fair that you fix it.''		*'''Hades:''' ''I'm sorry you had to see that. The blood runs hot in my family. You did this, so I think it's only fair that you fix it.''
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	Hades laughed.		Hades laughed.
	*'''Hades:''' ''No no no, my dear Keeper. My realm, my rules. I have four gates. Instead of one guardian for them all, I want you to find me four guardians—one for each of them. The underworld is filled with kings, heroes, legends. All lost, all trying to find purpose. You could give them that purpose.''		*'''Hades:''' ''No no no, my dear Keeper. My realm, my rules. I have four gates. Instead of one guardian for them all, I want you to find me four guardians—one for each of them. The underworld is filled with kings, heroes, legends. All lost, all trying to find purpose. You could give them that purpose.''
	(If "How will I choose these guardians?" is chosen.)		(If "How will I choose these guardians?" is chosen)
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos was a fierce guardian. What human could replace him?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos was a fierce guardian. What human could replace him?''
	*'''Hades:''' ''No human could. A legend, though, immortal in the minds of the living, would strike terror in any who dare to cross over. Find me four of those.''		*'''Hades:''' ''No human could. A legend, though, immortal in the minds of the living, would strike terror in any who dare to cross over. Find me four of those.''
	(If "What happens if I don't find them?" is chosen.)		(If "What happens if I don't find them?" is chosen)
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''And if I don't find these guardians, then what?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''And if I don't find these guardians, then what?''
	*'''Hades:''' ''Boundaries between the world of the living and realm of the dead will melt. The vile creatures locked away in [[Tartaros]] will roam free. Mortal souls will wander lost for eternity, and I will be very, very angry with you.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Boundaries between the world of the living and realm of the dead will melt. The vile creatures locked away in [[Tartaros]] will roam free. Mortal souls will wander lost for eternity, and I will be very, very angry with you.''
	(Leave – "I'll do this on one condition.")<br />Kassandra brandished her Staff.		(Leave – "I'll do this on one condition.")<br>Kassandra brandished her Staff.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Teach me how to use this staff, and it's a deal.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Teach me how to use this staff, and it's a deal.''
	*'''Hades:''' ''Ah yes, the trials of the Keeper. I've already heard how you'll stop at nothing to figure out that boring little stick of yours.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Ah yes, the trials of the Keeper. I've already heard how you'll stop at nothing to figure out that boring little stick of yours.''
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">		<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 01.png\|Kassandra ~~regained~~ her ground		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 01.png\|Kassandra regaining her ground
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 02.png\|Kassandra observing her surroundings		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 02.png\|Kassandra observing her surroundings
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 04.png\|Kassandra attempting to retrieve the artifact		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 04.png\|Kassandra attempting to retrieve the artifact
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 05.png\|Kassandra ~~obtained~~ the artifact		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 05.png\|Kassandra obtaining the artifact
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 06.png\|Ros' corpse left behind		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 06.png\|Ros' corpse left behind
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 08.png\|The bridge to Hades		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 08.png\|The bridge to Hades
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 09.png\|Kassandra ~~witnessed~~ Hades' arrival		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 09.png\|Kassandra witnessing Hades' arrival
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 10.png\|Hades		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 10.png\|Hades
	ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 12.png\|Hades and Kassandra on the bridge		ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 12.png\|Hades and Kassandra on the bridge
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	==References==		==References==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''		{{Reflist}}

	{{ACODMemories}}		{{ACODMemories}}
	[[Category:Memories of Kassandra]]		[[Category:Memories of Kassandra]]
	[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]]		[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]]

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	\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=		\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Ikaros\|Eagle]] of [[Jupiter\|Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the Spear of—''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Ikaros\|Eagle]] of [[Jupiter\|Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the Spear of—''
	*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. You're in my realm now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''		*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. No matter. You're in my realm now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''It wasn't my plan to be thrown down that hole. But here I am. What do you want from me?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''It wasn't my plan to be thrown down that hole. But here I am. What do you want from me?''

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	\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]		\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]
	\| next = [[Pay the Ferryman~~]]<br>[[The Underworld's Fallen Guardians]]<br>[[The Next Lesson~~]]		\| next = [[Pay the Ferryman]]
	\| source = [[Kassandra]]		\| source = [[Kassandra]]
	\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]		\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]

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	\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]		\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]
	\| next = [[Pay the Ferryman]]<br>[[The Underworld's Fallen Guardians]]		\| next = [[Pay the Ferryman]]<br>[[The Underworld's Fallen Guardians]]<br>[[The Next Lesson]]
	\| source = [[Kassandra]]		\| source = [[Kassandra]]
	\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]		\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]

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	\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]		\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]
	\| next = [[The Underworld's Fallen Guardians]]		\| next = [[Pay the Ferryman]]<br>[[The Underworld's Fallen Guardians]]
	\| source = [[Kassandra]]		\| source = [[Kassandra]]
	\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]		\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]

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	*'''Hades:''' ''I know who you are. What you've done. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''		*'''Hades:''' ''I know who you are. What you've done. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''
	\|-\|This is Persephone's fault.=		\|-\|This is Persephone's fault.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your [[Persephone\|wife]]'s the one who pushed me into ~~the~~ pit with your "beast."''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your [[Persephone\|wife]]'s the one who pushed me into a pit with your "beast."''
	*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''		*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''
	\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=		\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=

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	\|-\|I didn't need help.=		\|-\|I didn't need help.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''There were no ~~Gods~~ in that ~~Pit~~. Just me an my spear.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''There were no gods in that pit. Just me an my spear.''
	*'''Hades:''' ''~~Ha Ha!~~ So you did have help from the ~~Gods~~.''		Hades laughed.
	Hades ~~walks~~ closer ~~to Kassandra~~		*'''Hades:''' ''So you did have help from the gods.''
	*'''Hades:''' ''I know who you are. What you've done. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''		Kassandra frowned at Hades' remark as he drew closer.
			*'''Hades:''' ''I know who you are. What you've done. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''
	\|-\|This is Persephone's fault.=		\|-\|This is Persephone's fault.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your [[Persephone\|wife]]'s the one who pushed me into the pit with your "beast."''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your [[Persephone\|wife]]'s the one who pushed me into the pit with your "beast."''
	*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''		*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''
	\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=		\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Ikaros\|Eagle]] of [[Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the [[Spear ~~of Leonidas\|Spear of]]—~~''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Ikaros\|Eagle]] of [[Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the Spear of—''
	*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. You're in my [[Tartaros\|realm]] now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''		*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. You're in my [[Tartaros\|realm]] now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''
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	*'''Hades:''' ''My [[Poseidon\|brother]] and I have a little wager on whether or not you'll succeed in your quest. Don't let me down. You don't want to owe me twice.''		*'''Hades:''' ''My [[Poseidon\|brother]] and I have a little wager on whether or not you'll succeed in your quest. Don't let me down. You don't want to owe me twice.''
	Hades left. Kassandra approached and stood in the portal, activating the rift. While stepping into the rift allowed her to fight the apparitions as though they were made of flesh, she herself was considerably weakened. Despite this, she eliminated the apparitions, sealing the rift.		Hades left. Kassandra approached and stood in the portal, activating the rift. While stepping into the rift allowed her to fight the apparitions as though they were made of flesh, she herself was considerably weakened. Despite this, she eliminated the apparitions, sealing the rift.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''What were those things? Why did I feel so weak?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''What were those ''things''? Why did I feel so weak?''

	==Outcome==		==Outcome==

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	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| image = ACOD FoA ToH Cerberos.jpg		\| image = ACOD FoA ToH Cerberos.jpg
	\| description = ''After Kassandra was thrown into a pit by [[Persephone]], the only thing that stood between her and [[Hades]]'s realm was the horrifying, three-headed Guardian of the underworld known to all as [[~~Cerberus\|~~Cerberos]].''		\| description = ''After [[Kassandra]] was thrown into a pit by [[Persephone]], the only thing that stood between her and [[Hades]]'s realm was the horrifying, three-headed Guardian of the [[underworld]] known to all as [[Cerberos]].''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''
	\| type = Main		\| type = Main
	\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]		\| previous = [[The Second Calling]]
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	\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]		\| location = [[Path to the Underworld]], the [[Underworld]]
	\| date = 422 BCE}}		\| date = 422 BCE}}
	'''Guardian of the Gates''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the ~~Portable~~ [[Animus\|Animus HR-8.5]].		'''Guardian of the Gates''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].

	==Description==		==Description==
	Kassandra was confronted by ~~the~~ [[Cerberos]] after being thrown into a pit by [[Persephone]].		Kassandra was confronted by [[Cerberos]] after being thrown into a pit by [[Persephone]].

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	Kassandra came to her senses in a circular arena in a barren land. She climbed to her feet and assessed her surroundings with ~~her~~ [[Spear of Leonidas~~\|spear~~]] still in her hand. She noticed the faint shape of a dog's head with glowing yellow eyes, then another head, and a third. The ~~[[Cerberos\|~~three-headed dog]] grumbled.		Kassandra came to her senses in a circular arena in a barren land. She climbed to her feet and assessed her surroundings with the [[Spear of Leonidas]] still in her hand. She noticed the faint shape in a cave of a [[dog]]'s head with glowing yellow eyes, then another head, and a third. The three-headed dog grumbled.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Ros? ...Good dog. Good dog.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Ros? ...Good dog. Good dog.''
	Ros, the dog from [[Elysium]], had been transformed into Cerberos and revealed himself to Kassandra. Cerberos snarled and three heads of bared teeth erupted in flame. It lunged at Kassandra. Kassandra hissed at the mythical creature.		Ros, the dog from [[Elysium]], had been transformed into Cerberos and revealed himself to Kassandra. Cerberos snarled and three heads of bared teeth erupted in flame. It lunged at Kassandra. Kassandra hissed at the mythical creature.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Bad dog.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Bad dog.''
	One ~~head~~ of ~~the~~ Cerberos began spitting fireballs at Kassandra, who tried her best to dodge and attack him.		One of Cerberos' heads began spitting fireballs at Kassandra, who tried her best to dodge and attack him.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''By the gods. Ros? What happened to you?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''By the gods. Ros? What happened to you?''
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 03.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra confronted by Cerberos]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 03.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra confronted by Cerberos]]
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	Kassandra approached Cerberos' corpse and and removed an [[Prize of Cerberos\|artifact]] from around its collar. As she held it, it glowed the same color as her spear and shook violently as it attempted to transmute her like it had its previous holder. Kassandra struggled against the artifact as a ghostly Cerberos loomed behind her.		Kassandra approached Cerberos' corpse and and removed an [[Prize of Cerberos\|artifact]] from around its collar. As she held it, it glowed the same color as her spear and shook violently as it attempted to transmute her like it had its previous holder. Kassandra struggled against the artifact as a ghostly Cerberos loomed behind her.
	*'''Unknown:''' ''...Protect the unseen that others wish they saw...''		*'''Unknown:''' ''...Protect the unseen that others wish they saw...''
	Kassandra grit her teeth together and continued to struggle against the artifact. Thanks to her willpower and the [[~~Tainted One~~\|unique blood]] within her veins, she resisted the artifact's power. It glowed gently in her hand like the [[Atlantis artifact\|artifacts]] she had obtained before it. Ros' body remained behind her, returned to his normal form in death.		Kassandra grit her teeth together and continued to struggle against the artifact. Thanks to her willpower and the [[Hybrid\|unique blood]] within her veins, she resisted the artifact's power. It glowed gently in her hand like the [[Atlantis artifact\|artifacts]] she had obtained before it. Ros' body remained behind her, returned to his normal form in death.
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 07.png\|thumb\|250px\|The gate to the Underworld opening]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 07.png\|thumb\|250px\|The gate to the Underworld opening]]
	Kassandra walked up the stairway on the far end of the arena and reached a giant gate. The gate opened and she continued her way across the bridge. Halfway across, she heard the ~~[[Hades\|~~voice]] of someone floating down behind her.		Kassandra walked up the stairway on the far end of the arena and reached a giant gate. The gate opened and she continued her way across the bridge. Halfway across, she heard the voice of someone floating down behind her.
	*'''Hades:''' ''You reek of mortal.''		*'''[[Hades]]:''' ''You reek of mortal.''
	Kassandra turned around. Despite never seeing him before, she identified the towering figure at once.		Kassandra turned around. Despite never seeing him before, she identified the towering figure at once.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hades.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hades.''
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	*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''		*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''
	\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=		\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Ikaros\|Eagle]] of [[Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the Spear of—''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Ikaros\|Eagle]] of [[Jupiter\|Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the Spear of—''
	*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. You're in my ~~[[Tartaros\|~~realm]] now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''		*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. You're in my realm now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''It wasn't my plan to be thrown down that hole. But here I am. What do you want from me?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''It wasn't my plan to be thrown down that hole. But here I am. What do you want from me?''
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	Hades laughed.		Hades laughed.
	*'''Hades:''' ''No no no, my dear Keeper. My realm, my rules. I have four gates. Instead of one guardian for them all, I want you to find me four guardians—one for each of them. The underworld is filled with kings, heroes, legends. All lost, all trying to find purpose. You could give them that purpose.''		*'''Hades:''' ''No no no, my dear Keeper. My realm, my rules. I have four gates. Instead of one guardian for them all, I want you to find me four guardians—one for each of them. The underworld is filled with kings, heroes, legends. All lost, all trying to find purpose. You could give them that purpose.''
	(~~Asked~~ "How will I choose these guardians?")		(If "How will I choose these guardians?" is chosen.)
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos was a fierce guardian. What human could replace him?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos was a fierce guardian. What human could replace him?''
	*'''Hades:''' ''No human could. A legend, though, immortal in the minds of the living, would strike terror in any who dare to cross over. Find me four of those.''		*'''Hades:''' ''No human could. A legend, though, immortal in the minds of the living, would strike terror in any who dare to cross over. Find me four of those.''
	(~~Asked~~ "What happens if I don't find them?")		(If "What happens if I don't find them?" is chosen.)
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''And if I don't find these guardians, then what?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''And if I don't find these guardians, then what?''
	*'''Hades:''' ''Boundaries between the world of the living and realm of the dead will melt. The vile creatures locked away in [[Tartaros]] will roam free. Mortal souls will wander lost for eternity, and I will be very, very angry with you.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Boundaries between the world of the living and realm of the dead will melt. The vile creatures locked away in [[Tartaros]] will roam free. Mortal souls will wander lost for eternity, and I will be very, very angry with you.''
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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Kassandra fought and defeated Ros, ~~who was~~ turned into Cerberos ~~by Persephone~~. Entering ~~Hades~~, she was introduced to ~~his ruler with the same name,~~ Hades, who demanded ~~her to~~ find four heroes to replace Cerberos as the guardians of the gates to Hades. He also directed her to help the ferryman Charon in exchange for his help to master the Staff.		Kassandra fought and defeated Ros, whom Persephone had turned into Cerberos. Entering the Underworld, she was introduced to Hades, who demanded she find four heroes to replace Cerberos as the guardians of the gates to Hades. He also directed her to help the ferryman Charon in exchange for his help to master the Staff.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	Kassandra came to her senses in a circular arena in a barren land. She climbed to her feet and assessed her surroundings with her [[Spear of Leonidas\|spear]] still in her hand. She noticed the faint shape of a dog's head with glowing yellow eyes, then another head, and a third. The [[Cerberos\|three-headed dog]] grumbled.		Kassandra came to her senses in a circular arena in a barren land. She climbed to her feet and assessed her surroundings with her [[Spear of Leonidas\|spear]] still in her hand. She noticed the faint shape of a dog's head with glowing yellow eyes, then another head, and a third. The [[Cerberos\|three-headed dog]] grumbled.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Ros? ...Good dog. Good dog.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Ros? ...Good dog. Good dog.''
	Ros, the dog from Elysium, had been transformed into Cerberos and revealed himself to Kassandra. Cerberos snarled and three heads of bared teeth erupted in flame. It lunged at Kassandra. Kassandra hissed at the mythical creature.		Ros, the dog from [[Elysium]], had been transformed into Cerberos and revealed himself to Kassandra. Cerberos snarled and three heads of bared teeth erupted in flame. It lunged at Kassandra. Kassandra hissed at the mythical creature.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Bad dog.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Bad dog.''
	One head of the Cerberos began spitting fireballs at Kassandra, who tried her best to dodge and attack him.		One head of the Cerberos began spitting fireballs at Kassandra, who tried her best to dodge and attack him.
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	Kassandra grit her teeth together and continued to struggle against the artifact. Thanks to her willpower and the [[Tainted One\|unique blood]] within her veins, she resisted the artifact's power. It glowed gently in her hand like the [[Atlantis artifact\|artifacts]] she had obtained before it. Ros' body remained behind her, returned to his normal form in death.		Kassandra grit her teeth together and continued to struggle against the artifact. Thanks to her willpower and the [[Tainted One\|unique blood]] within her veins, she resisted the artifact's power. It glowed gently in her hand like the [[Atlantis artifact\|artifacts]] she had obtained before it. Ros' body remained behind her, returned to his normal form in death.
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 07.png\|thumb\|250px\|The gate to the Underworld opening]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 07.png\|thumb\|250px\|The gate to the Underworld opening]]
	Kassandra walked up the stairway on the far end of the arena and reached a giant gate. The gate opened and she continued her way across the bridge. Halfway across, she heard a [[Hades\|voice]] of someone floating down behind her.		Kassandra walked up the stairway on the far end of the arena and reached a giant gate. The gate opened and she continued her way across the bridge. Halfway across, she heard the [[Hades\|voice]] of someone floating down behind her.
	*'''Hades:''' ''You reek of mortal.''		*'''Hades:''' ''You reek of mortal.''
	Kassandra turned around. Despite never seeing him before, she identified the towering figure at once.		Kassandra turned around. Despite never seeing him before, she identified the towering figure at once.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hades.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hades.''
	*'''Hades:''' ''The last mortal to dance with Cerberos and live was [[Herakles]]. But then, he had [[Athena]] and [[Hermes Trismegistus\|Hermes]] wrapped around his mighty finger. So tell me, who's wrapped around your finger? Which god helped you slay my beast?''		*'''Hades:''' ''The last mortal to dance with Cerberos and live was [[Herakles]]. But then, he had [[Athena]] and [[Hermes Trismegistus\|Hermes]] wrapped around his mighty finger. So tell me, who's wrapped around your finger? Which god helped you slay my beast?''
	~~Hades towered over Kassandra.~~
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	\|-\|I didn't need help.=		\|-\|I didn't need help.=
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	*'''Hades:''' ''I know who you are. What you've done. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''		*'''Hades:''' ''I know who you are. What you've done. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''
	\|-\|This is Persephone's fault.=		\|-\|This is Persephone's fault.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife's the one who pushed me into ta pit with your "beast." ''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your [[Persephone\|wife]]'s the one who pushed me into the pit with your "beast."''
	*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''		*'''Hades:''' ''My sweet Persephone pushed you to your death. And you've done us all a great disservice by not dying.''
	\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=		\|-\|I have gifts from many gods.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Eagle]] of [[Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the [[Spear of Leonidas\|Spear of]]-''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''I am Kassandra of [[Sparta]], Bearer of the [[Ikaros\|Eagle]] of [[Zeus]], Keeper of the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus\|Staff of Hermes]], Wielder of the [[Spear of Leonidas\|Spear of]]—''
	*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. You're in my [[Tartaros\|realm]] now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''		*'''Hades:''' ''So you have friends in high places, I see. You're in my [[Tartaros\|realm]] now. And I'd say you owe me, "Keeper."''
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	*'''Hades:''' ''Thanks to you, my realm is more chaotic than ever. With Cerberos gone, there's nothing to stop the dead from crossing over to the world of the living.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Thanks to you, my realm is more chaotic than ever. With Cerberos gone, there's nothing to stop the dead from crossing over to the world of the living.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''So find another dog.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''So find another dog.''
	Hades ~~drew~~ his ~~staff~~ towards Kassandra.		Hades swung his [[Hades' Executioner\|axe]] towards Kassandra, barely missing her.
	*'''Hades:''' ''You find another dog!''		*'''Hades:''' ''You find another dog!''
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 13.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra threatened by Hades]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 13.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra threatened by Hades]]
	Hades withdrew his ~~staff~~ and turned around.		Hades withdrew his axe and turned around to compose himself.
	*'''Hades:''' ''I'm sorry you had to see that. The blood runs hot in my family. You did this, so I think it's only fair that you fix it.''		*'''Hades:''' ''I'm sorry you had to see that. The blood runs hot in my family. You did this, so I think it's only fair that you fix it.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Fine. Tell me where you keep the multi-headed monsters around here, and I'll be right back.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Fine. Tell me where you keep the multi-headed monsters around here, and I'll be right back.''
	Hades laughed.		Hades laughed.
	*'''Hades:''' ''No no no, my dear Keeper. My realm, my rules. I have four gates. Instead of one guardian for them all, I want you to find me four ~~guardians - one~~ for each of them. The underworld is filled with kings, heroes, legends. All lost, all trying to find purpose. You could give them that purpose.''		*'''Hades:''' ''No no no, my dear Keeper. My realm, my rules. I have four gates. Instead of one guardian for them all, I want you to find me four guardians—one for each of them. The underworld is filled with kings, heroes, legends. All lost, all trying to find purpose. You could give them that purpose.''
	(~~If players choose~~ "How will I choose these guardians?")		(Asked "How will I choose these guardians?")
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos was a fierce guardian. What human could replace him?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cerberos was a fierce guardian. What human could replace him?''
	*'''Hades:''' ''No human could. A legend, though, immortal in the minds of the living, would strike terror in any who dare to cross over. Find me four of those.''		*'''Hades:''' ''No human could. A legend, though, immortal in the minds of the living, would strike terror in any who dare to cross over. Find me four of those.''
	(~~If players choose~~ "What happens if I don't find them?")		(Asked "What happens if I don't find them?")
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''And if I don't find these guardians, then what?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''And if I don't find these guardians, then what?''
	*'''Hades:''' ''Boundaries between the world of the living and realm of the dead will melt. The vile creatures locked away in ~~Tartoros~~ will roam free. Mortal souls will wander lost for eternity, and I will be very, very angry with you.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Boundaries between the world of the living and realm of the dead will melt. The vile creatures locked away in [[Tartaros]] will roam free. Mortal souls will wander lost for eternity, and I will be very, very angry with you.''
	(~~If players choose~~ "I'll do this on one condition.")<br />Kassandra ~~drew out~~ her Staff.		(Leave – "I'll do this on one condition.")<br />Kassandra brandished her Staff.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Teach me how to use this staff, and it's a deal.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Teach me how to use this staff, and it's a deal.''
	*'''Hades:''' ''Ah yes, the trials of the Keeper. I've already heard how you'll stop at nothing to figure out that boring little stick of yours.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Ah yes, the trials of the Keeper. I've already heard how you'll stop at nothing to figure out that boring little stick of yours.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''This "boring little stick" -''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''This "boring little stick"—''
	Hades ~~tapped~~ Kassandra~~'s forehead~~.		Hades rubbed Kassandra on the head like a house pet.
	*'''Hades:''' ''Tell you what, go talk to my ferryman, [[Charon]]. Help him put things back in order, and I'll help you ~~fulfil~~ your destiny.''		*'''Hades:''' ''Tell you what, go talk to my ferryman, [[Charon]]. Help him put things back in order, and I'll help you fulfill your destiny.''
	[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Tartaros Rift]]		[[File:ACOD FoA ToH Guardian of the Gates 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Tartaros Rift]]
	Hades walked on. As he continued, a [[Tartaros Rift\|portal]] appeared and several [[Shaded\|apparitions]] started crawling out.		Hades walked on. As he continued, a [[Tartaros Rift\|portal]] appeared and several [[Shaded\|apparitions]] started crawling out.
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Oh, I'll fix it.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Oh, I'll fix it.''
	*'''Hades:''' ''My [[Poseidon\|brother]] and I have a little wager on whether or not you'll succeed in your quest. Don't let me down. You don't want to owe me twice.''		*'''Hades:''' ''My [[Poseidon\|brother]] and I have a little wager on whether or not you'll succeed in your quest. Don't let me down. You don't want to owe me twice.''
	Hades left. Kassandra approached and stood in the portal, activating the rift. ~~After doing so~~, she eliminated the ~~now vulnerable~~ apparitions ~~which sealed~~ the rift.		Hades left. Kassandra approached and stood in the portal, activating the rift. While stepping into the rift allowed her to fight the apparitions as though they were made of flesh, she herself was considerably weakened. Despite this, she eliminated the apparitions, sealing the rift.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''What were those things? Why did I feel so weak?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''What were those things? Why did I feel so weak?''