Persian Puppetry - Revision history

Soranin at 12:28, 7 May 2026

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	\| type = Main, Support		\| type = Main, Support
	\| previous = [[Chasing the Storm]]		\| previous = [[Chasing the Storm]]
	\| ~~next~~ = [[Prodigal]]<br>[[Theatrics and Espionage]]		\| concurrent = [[Prodigal]]<br>[[Theatrics and Espionage]]
			\| next = [[Calm Before the Storm]]
	\| source = [[Kassandra]]		\| source = [[Kassandra]]
	\| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]		\| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]

imported>Lady Kyashira at 09:47, 19 October 2024

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	{{Era\|Memories\|ACOD}}		{{Era\|Memories\|ACOD}}
	~~{{Imageneed\|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey — [[Legacy of the First Blade]]}}~~
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| image =		\| image = ACOD Persian Puppetry 4.png
	\| description = ''As requested, Kassandra met [[Natakas]] in [[Patrai]] and they made a devastating discovery that could be detrimental to their plans.''		\| description = ''As requested, Kassandra met [[Natakas]] in [[Patrai]] and they made a devastating discovery that could be detrimental to their plans.''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]''
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	\| source = [[Kassandra]]		\| source = [[Kassandra]]
	\| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]		\| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]
	\| date = }}		\| date = 420s BCE
			}}
	'''Persian Puppetry''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].		'''Persian Puppetry''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].

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	Kassandra located Natakas on the deck of a house overlooking the docks. She leaned against the post and smiled at him, and he motioned for her to crouch down beside him.		Kassandra located Natakas on the deck of a house overlooking the docks. She leaned against the post and smiled at him, and he motioned for her to crouch down beside him.
	*'''Natakas:''' ''Look.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''Look.''
			[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra and Natakas observing the docks]]
	They turned their attention to ship in front of them.		They turned their attention to ship in front of them.
	*'''Natakas:''' ''A weapons demonstration.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''A weapons demonstration.''
	A child sailed a small toy boat in a puddle. As she looked up, her eyes widened with fear. She grabbed her boat and fled from the imposing figure approaching the docks. Two adults cowered in fear as well while the soldiers stood at attention.		A child sailed a small toy boat in a puddle. As she looked up, her eyes widened with fear. She grabbed her boat and fled from the imposing figure approaching the docks. Two adults cowered in fear as well while the soldiers stood at attention.
	*'''Soldier:''' ''We weren't expecting you, [[Phila\|Tempest]]—''		*'''Soldier:''' ''We weren't expecting you, [[Phila\|Tempest]]—''
	*'''The Tempest:''' ''My weapons, lieutenant. Where are they?''		*'''The Tempest:''' ''My weapons, lieutenant. Where are they?''
	Two soldiers came to the lieutenant's side, and he glanced at them before answering, motioning towards the ship in dock.		Two soldiers came to the lieutenant's side, and he glanced at them before answering, motioning towards the ship in dock.
	*'''Soldier:''' ''They're installed, but not tested.''		*'''Soldier:''' ''They're installed, but not tested.''
			[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|The Tempest orders the captain to test the weapon]]
	The Tempest glanced at the ship.		The Tempest glanced at the ship.
	*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fire them.''		*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fire them.''
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	They observed while the lieutenant got in position and gave the signal.		They observed while the lieutenant got in position and gave the signal.
	*'''Soldier:''' ''F-Fire!''		*'''Soldier:''' ''F-Fire!''
	Plumes of fire erupted from the bow of the ship. After only a few seconds, the flames abruptly snuffed out as the fuel reserves caught fire, exploding violently and engulfing the deck in flames. The Tempest turned to the other soldiers barely containing her anger as the ship sank casually in the background.		[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|The ship exploding after testing the weapon]]
			Plumes of fire erupted from the bow of the ship. After only a few seconds, the flames abruptly snuffed out as the fuel reserves caught fire, exploding violently and engulfing the deck in flames. The Tempest turned to the other soldiers barely containing her anger as the ship sank casually in the background.
	*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fix this. By tomorrow.''		*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fix this. By tomorrow.''
	*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Y-yes, Admiral.''		*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Y-yes, Admiral.''
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds like you have a plan.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds like you have a plan.''
			[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra and Natakas decides to go after The Tempest]]
	*'''Natakas:''' ''We need to go after her. If we can end things here, we're all the better for it.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''We need to go after her. If we can end things here, we're all the better for it.''
	(Accept – "Let's get the Tempest.")		(Accept – "Let's get the Tempest.")
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	Behind them, a man listened in on their conversation.		Behind them, a man listened in on their conversation.
	*'''Natakas:''' ''It's not too far. Come on.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''It's not too far. Come on.''

	They traveled east through Patrai, overhearing some civilians chattering about the recent demonstration.		They traveled east through Patrai, overhearing some civilians chattering about the recent demonstration.
	*'''Child:''' ''My ''pater'' left to sell our goods on [[Delos]], he was supposed to be back by now. Will he be in danger?<br>They're blowing up ships. How will he get home?''		*'''Child:''' ''My ''pater'' left to sell our goods on [[Delos]], he was supposed to be back by now. Will he be in danger?<br>They're blowing up ships. How will he get home?''
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	Natakas began his investigation, and Kassandra began hers. She inspected the tables inside the main gate of the shipyard.		Natakas began his investigation, and Kassandra began hers. She inspected the tables inside the main gate of the shipyard.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Just food and kitchen supplies.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Just food and kitchen supplies.''
			[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra tries to question the workers]]
	She proceeded to question some of the workers, starting with a man to the left.		She proceeded to question some of the workers, starting with a man to the left.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''The woman in charge. Do you know her?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The woman in charge. Do you know her?''
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	He presented a bounty letter.		He presented a bounty letter.
	*'''Natakas:''' ''The Order suspects we're here in Achaia. They've tasked the Tempest with capturing us.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''The Order suspects we're here in Achaia. They've tasked the Tempest with capturing us.''
			[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 13.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra reads the letter found by Natakas]]
	Kassandra observed the open bounty and realized the implication.		Kassandra observed the open bounty and realized the implication.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''We walked into a trap.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''We walked into a trap.''
	*'''Natakas:''' ''[[Darius\|Father]]. He'll need to hear about this. Quickly—''		*'''Natakas:''' ''[[Darius\|Father]]. He'll need to hear about this. Quickly—''
	Natakas stopped himself. Both he and Kassandra noticed the man who was clearly following them.		[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra noticing they were followed]]
			Natakas stopped himself. Both he and Kassandra noticed the man who was clearly following them.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''We're being followed.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''We're being followed.''
	*'''Natakas:''' ''No, we're being hunted.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''No, we're being hunted.''
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's over.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's over.''
	*'''Mercenary:''' ''You won't get away with this. The Tempest will hunt you down.''		*'''Mercenary:''' ''You won't get away with this. The Tempest will hunt you down.''
			[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra and Natakas interrogates the stalker]]
	Kassandra held the stalker to a nearby post with her right hand and her [[Spear of Leonidas\|spear]] to his neck with her left.		Kassandra held the stalker to a nearby post with her right hand and her [[Spear of Leonidas\|spear]] to his neck with her left.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where the Tempest is... What's her plan?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where the Tempest is... What's her plan?''
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	*'''Natakas:''' ''At least the Order has lost our scent. For now.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''At least the Order has lost our scent. For now.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Be safe, Natakas. I'll see you later at the ship hideout.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Be safe, Natakas. I'll see you later at the ship hideout.''
			[[File:ACOD Persian Puppetry 18.png\|thumb\|250px\|The ''Adrestia'' confronts The Tempest's ships]]
	Kassandra made her way to the docks and took the ''[[Adrestia]]'' out of port to attack the ships supporting the Tempest.		Kassandra made her way to the docks and took the ''[[Adrestia]]'' out of port to attack the ships supporting the Tempest.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's destroy the patrols before they call for reinforcements.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's destroy the patrols before they call for reinforcements.''
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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Kassandra and Natakas learned about the secret weapon and Order's plan that instructs Tempest on capturing them. After defeating the guards that were hunting them, Kassandra destroyed Tempest's fleet in order to get her attention.		Kassandra and Natakas learned about the secret weapon and Order's plan that instructs Tempest on capturing them. After defeating the guards that were hunting them, Kassandra destroyed Tempest's fleet in order to get her attention.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 1.png\|Kassandra meets with Natakas
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 3.png\|The Tempest approaching her men at the docks
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 6.png\|The ship testing the new weapon
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 8.png\|The Tempest ordering her men to fix the failure
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 10.png\|An individual eavesdropping on Kassandra and Natakas from behind
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 11.png\|Kassandra and Natakas outside the shipyard
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 15.png\|The soldiers defeated
			ACOD Persian Puppetry 17.png\|The Stalker dead
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==

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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Kassandra and Natakas learned about the secret weapon and Order's plan that ~~instruct~~ Tempest on capturing them. After defeating the guards that were hunting them, Kassandra destroyed Tempest's fleet in order to get her attention.		Kassandra and Natakas learned about the secret weapon and Order's plan that instructs Tempest on capturing them. After defeating the guards that were hunting them, Kassandra destroyed Tempest's fleet in order to get her attention.

	==References==		==References==

imported>Damixon: removed "stub", minor intro text changes, added Outcome section

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	\| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]		\| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]
	\| date = }}		\| date = }}
	'''Persian Puppetry''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the ~~Portable~~ [[Animus\|Animus HR-8.5]].		'''Persian Puppetry''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2018 through the [[Animus\|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].

	==Description==		==Description==
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	She engaged the ships and overwhelmed them, sending them to the bottom of the sea.		She engaged the ships and overwhelmed them, sending them to the bottom of the sea.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Some fleet, Tempest.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Some fleet, Tempest.''

			==Outcome==
			Kassandra and Natakas learned about the secret weapon and Order's plan that instruct Tempest on capturing them. After defeating the guards that were hunting them, Kassandra destroyed Tempest's fleet in order to get her attention.

	==References==		==References==

imported>Sadelyrate at 07:56, 5 August 2020

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	:([[Theatrics and Espionage]] incomplete)		:([[Theatrics and Espionage]] incomplete)
	:Kassandra addressed Natakas.		:Kassandra addressed Natakas.
	:*'''Kassandra:''' ''Go. I'll see your father first, then meet you at the ship hideout.''		:*'''Kassandra:''' ''Go. I'll see your father first, then meet you at the [[Patrai hideout\|ship hideout]].''
	The mercenary keeled over from blood loss and expired.		The mercenary keeled over from blood loss and expired.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''If the Tempest is looking for us, then destroying her fleet should get her attention.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''If the Tempest is looking for us, then destroying her fleet should get her attention.''

imported>Sadelyrate at 13:05, 19 October 2019

2019-10-19T13:05:51Z

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2019-10-05T07:39:06Z

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	Kassandra sensed a disturbance.		Kassandra sensed a disturbance.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Something doesn't feel right.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Something doesn't feel right.''
	She turned ~~right~~ through a nearby barn and overheard a panicking worker.		She turned through a nearby barn and overheard a panicking worker.
	*: ''The Tempest can't find me... She'll kill me! The weapons aren't ready. They are ''not'' ready!''		*: ''The Tempest can't find me... She'll kill me! The weapons aren't ready. They are ''not'' ready!''
	~~She spoke to~~ a man ~~near the dry-docks~~.		Near the lumber storage in the middle of the shipyard, Kassandra inquired with a man working with rope.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''~~Have you seen the~~ woman ~~in charge~~ here?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The woman who came by here. Where is she?''
	*'''Civilian:''' ''~~Don't let them hear you~~. ~~There are eyes and ears everywhere~~.''		*'''Civilian:''' ''She left... I hope. [[Poseidon]] save us...''
	She sensed the disturbance was a person.		She sensed the disturbance was a person.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Something is out there... Or ''someone.		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Something is out there... Or ''someone.
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	The woman began sobbing uncontrollably before she could finish her statement. Kassandra sensed the person was following her.		The woman began sobbing uncontrollably before she could finish her statement. Kassandra sensed the person was following her.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Someone is following me.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Someone is following me.''
	~~Near the barns in the middle of the shipyard, Kassandra inquired with~~ a man.		She spoke to a man near the dry-docks.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''~~The~~ woman ~~who came by~~ here~~. Where is she~~?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Have you seen the woman in charge here?''
	*'''Civilian:''' ''~~She left... I hope. [[Poseidon]] save us.~~..''		*'''Civilian:''' ''Don't let them hear you. There are eyes and ears everywhere.''

	Having learned nothing, save for the fear the Tempest instills in ordinary people, Kassandra returned to Natakas.		Having learned nothing, save for the fear the Tempest instills in ordinary people, Kassandra returned to Natakas.
	*'''Natakas:''' ''Kassandra. Quickly, over here!''		*'''Natakas:''' ''Kassandra. Quickly, over here!''
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	Kassandra was taken aback, then realized it made for an effective ruse.		Kassandra was taken aback, then realized it made for an effective ruse.
	*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Let's split up and look for her. She could be somewhere nearby.''		*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Let's split up and look for her. She could be somewhere nearby.''
			*'''Mercenary:''' ''The Eagle Bearer is no easy opponent. Be on your guard.''
			Natakas got into position while Kassandra assessed the number of enemies. She ambushed them at the opportune moment, and Natakas drew his weapons as well.
			*'''Natakas:''' ''Kassandra! You made it.''
			*'''Kassandra:''' ''Just in time.''
	\|-\|I'll charge in instead.=		\|-\|I'll charge in instead.=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''No. ''I'll'' run to the warehouse and get their attention.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''No. ''I'll'' run to the warehouse and get their attention.''
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''I won't. I want you to have my back.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''I won't. I want you to have my back.''
	*'''Natakas:''' ''That's more like it. Go, go!''		*'''Natakas:''' ''That's more like it. Go, go!''
			Kassandra charged in and attacked the guards. As they closed on her, Natakas flanked them.
			*'''Natakas:''' ''Is that all you've got?''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
			Kassandra and Natakas defeated the guards and their stalker.
			*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's over.''
			*'''Mercenary:''' ''You won't get away with this. The Tempest will hunt you down.''

	~~[Defeat guards, interrogate~~ stalker]		Kassandra held the stalker to a nearby post with her right hand and her [[Spear of Leonidas\|spear]] to his neck with her left.
	~~With the guards~~ and ~~the stalker beaten, she held~~ her spear to his neck.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where the Tempest is... What's her plan?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where the Tempest is... What's her plan?''
	The stalker laughed defiantly.		The stalker laughed defiantly.
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	:([[Theatrics and Espionage]] incomplete)		:([[Theatrics and Espionage]] incomplete)
	:Kassandra addressed Natakas.		:Kassandra addressed Natakas.
	:*'''Go. I'll see your father first, then meet you at the ship hideout.''		:*'''Kassandra:''' ''Go. I'll see your father first, then meet you at the ship hideout.''
	The mercenary keeled over from blood loss and expired.		The mercenary keeled over from blood loss and expired.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''If the Tempest is looking for us, then destroying her fleet should get her attention.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''If the Tempest is looking for us, then destroying her fleet should get her attention.''

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	Further down, a man complained about the exploding ships.		Further down, a man complained about the exploding ships.
	*'''Civilian:''' ''What's going on here? How am I supposed to work with all this debris around?''		*'''Civilian:''' ''What's going on here? How am I supposed to work with all this debris around?''
			A woman also complained about the harbor being shut down.
			*'''Civilian:''' ''You have no right shutting down our harbors.''
			*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''This is for your own safety. The waters are a dangerous place to be now.''
	Outside the shipyard, a commander barked orders to the workers.		Outside the shipyard, a commander barked orders to the workers.
	*'''Commander:''' ''You heard the Tempest! Double all production and rebuild them from scratch.''		*'''Commander:''' ''You heard the Tempest! Double all production and rebuild them from scratch.''
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	*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Let's split up and look for her. She could be somewhere nearby.''		*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Let's split up and look for her. She could be somewhere nearby.''
	\|-\|I'll charge in instead.=		\|-\|I'll charge in instead.=
			*'''Kassandra:''' ''No. ''I'll'' run to the warehouse and get their attention.''
			*'''Natakas:''' ''Have it your way... But don't leave me behind.''
			*'''Kassandra:''' ''I won't. I want you to have my back.''
			*'''Natakas:''' ''That's more like it. Go, go!''
	</tabber>		</tabber>

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	Kassandra backed off slowly as he continued laughing, letting down his guard. She thrusted the spear deep into his gut and he fell to his knees, still defiant.		Kassandra backed off slowly as he continued laughing, letting down his guard. She thrusted the spear deep into his gut and he fell to his knees, still defiant.
	*'''Mercenary:''' ''You'll never defeat her...''		*'''Mercenary:''' ''You'll never defeat her...''
	He keeled over from blood loss and expired.		:([[Theatrics and Espionage]] incomplete)
			:Kassandra addressed Natakas.
			:*'''Go. I'll see your father first, then meet you at the ship hideout.''
			The mercenary keeled over from blood loss and expired.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''If the Tempest is looking for us, then destroying her fleet should get her attention.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''If the Tempest is looking for us, then destroying her fleet should get her attention.''
	She and Natakas turned to leave.		She and Natakas turned to leave.

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	*'''Natakas:''' ''It's only a matter of time before they succeed. We need to do something.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''It's only a matter of time before they succeed. We need to do something.''
	\|-\|It has potential.=		\|-\|It has potential.=
			*'''Kassandra:''' ''If they manage to harness that kind of power... the [[Adrestia]] might not be able to match it.''
			*'''Natakas:''' ''I don't think a ''fleet'' could. We need to be a step ahead.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds like you have a plan.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds like you have a plan.''

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	They turned their attention to ship in front of them.		They turned their attention to ship in front of them.
	*'''Natakas:''' ''A weapons demonstration.''		*'''Natakas:''' ''A weapons demonstration.''
	A child sailed a small toy boat in a puddle. As she looked up, her eyes widened with fear. She grabbed her boat and fled from the imposing figure approaching the docks. Two adults cowered in fear as well while the ~~Spartan~~ soldiers stood at attention.		A child sailed a small toy boat in a puddle. As she looked up, her eyes widened with fear. She grabbed her boat and fled from the imposing figure approaching the docks. Two adults cowered in fear as well while the soldiers stood at attention.
	*'''Soldier:''' ''We weren't expecting you, [[Phila\|Tempest]]—''		*'''Soldier:''' ''We weren't expecting you, [[Phila\|Tempest]]—''
	*'''The Tempest:''' ''My weapons, lieutenant. Where are they?''		*'''The Tempest:''' ''My weapons, lieutenant. Where are they?''
	Two soldiers came to the lieutenant's side.		Two soldiers came to the lieutenant's side, and he glanced at them before answering, motioning towards the ship in dock.
	*'''Soldier:''' ''They're installed, but not tested.''		*'''Soldier:''' ''They're installed, but not tested.''
	The Tempest glanced at the ship~~, then ordered him to fire~~.		The Tempest glanced at the ship.
	*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fire them.''		*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fire them.''
	*'''Soldier:''' ''But it's not stable—''		*'''Soldier:''' ''But it's not stable—''
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	*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fix this. By tomorrow.''		*'''The Tempest:''' ''Fix this. By tomorrow.''
	*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Y-yes, Admiral.''		*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Y-yes, Admiral.''
	*'''The Tempest:''' ''The [[Skylla]] awaits my return. But first, I will inspect your work in the shipyards and see what else you idiots have managed to mess up. Move!''		*'''The Tempest:''' ''The [[Skylla (ship)\|Skylla]] awaits my return. But first, I will inspect your work in the shipyards and see what else you idiots have managed to mess up. Move!''
	They formed ranks and marched off.		They formed ranks and marched off.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Tempest.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Tempest.''
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	They traveled east through Patrai, overhearing some civilians chattering about the recent demonstration.		They traveled east through Patrai, overhearing some civilians chattering about the recent demonstration.
	*'''Child:''' ''My ''pater'' left to sell our goods on [[Delos]], he was supposed to be back by now. Will he be in danger? They're blowing up ships. How will he get home?''		*'''Child:''' ''My ''pater'' left to sell our goods on [[Delos]], he was supposed to be back by now. Will he be in danger?<br>They're blowing up ships. How will he get home?''
	*'''Child:''' ''It'll be OK! I'm sure he'll be back soon.''		*'''Child:''' ''It'll be OK! I'm sure he'll be back soon.''
	Further down, a man complained about the exploding ships.		Further down, a man complained about the exploding ships.
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Something doesn't feel right.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Something doesn't feel right.''
	She turned through a nearby barn and overheard a panicking worker.		She turned through a nearby barn and overheard a panicking worker.
	*: ''The Tempest can't find me... She'll kill me! The weapons aren't ready. They are ''not'' ready!''		*'''Worker''': ''The Tempest can't find me... She'll kill me! The weapons aren't ready. They are ''not'' ready!''
	Near the lumber storage in the middle of the shipyard, Kassandra inquired with a man working with rope.		Near the lumber storage in the middle of the shipyard, Kassandra inquired with a man working with rope.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''The woman who came by here. Where is she?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''The woman who came by here. Where is she?''
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where the Tempest is... What's her plan?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where the Tempest is... What's her plan?''
	The stalker laughed defiantly.		The stalker laughed defiantly.
	*'''Mercenary:''' ''She's building a weapon to be installed on her ship, the Skylla. And she's locked down all of Achaia to trap you, Eagle Bearer. There's nowhere left to run. The Skylla will blow you out of the water. Her fleet will crush you!''		*'''Mercenary:''' ''She's building a weapon to be installed on her ship, the Skylla.<br>And she's locked down all of Achaia to trap you, Eagle Bearer. There's nowhere left to run.<br>The Skylla will blow you out of the water. Her fleet will crush you!''
	Kassandra ~~backed off~~ slowly as he continued laughing, letting down his guard. She ~~thrusted~~ the spear deep into his gut and he fell to his knees, still defiant.		Kassandra stepped back slowly as he continued laughing, letting down his guard. She thrust the spear deep into his gut and he fell to his knees, still defiant.
	*'''Mercenary:''' ''You'll never defeat her...''		*'''Mercenary:''' ''You'll never defeat her...''
	:([[Theatrics and Espionage]] incomplete)		:([[Theatrics and Espionage]] incomplete)