- Kassandra: The Order have your scent and mine. If you stay still for too long—
- Darius: Natakas dies. All we can do is keep moving.
He looked down.
- Darius: Even if all I want is to stay.
- Kassandra: I don't see Natakas—
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| image = ACOD | | image = ACOD Stranger Tides 13.png | ||
| description = ''[[Kassandra]] received a cryptic note from an unknown [[Darius|sender]] requesting her assistance in [[Achaia]] | | description = ''[[Kassandra]] received a cryptic note from an unknown [[Darius|sender]] requesting her assistance in [[Achaia]]—not uncommon for a popular'' [[Mercenary|misthios]]. | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' | ||
| type = Main | | type = Main | ||
| previous = | | previous = | ||
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| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]] | | location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = | | date = 420s BCE | ||
'''Stranger Tides''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the | }} | ||
'''Stranger Tides''' 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== | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra was summoned by [[Darius]] to meet him in the village of [[Dyme]] in [[Achaia]]. | ||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
Kassandra | In the middle of her journeys, Kassandra received a curious message. | ||
{{IUNote | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I should go to | |Title=Find Me | ||
Kassandra set sail for Achaia and made her way to the [[Istion Valley]], where the village of Dyme stood. On the roof of a house on top of the hill, a familiar, yet still mysterious, | |Text=[[Kassandra|Eagle Bearer]], we parted ways after some [[Protector of Persia|dire events]], and the effects linger even as we continue to move. Look [[Ionian Watch|above]] when you are in the western village in Achaia. You'll find me there.}} | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I should go to Dyme and see who this is...'' | |||
Kassandra set sail for Achaia and made her way to the [[Istion Valley]], where the village of Dyme stood. On the roof of a house on top of the hill, a familiar, yet still mysterious, hooded man crouched in wait for her. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius. He's even sneakier than me...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius. He's even sneakier than me...'' | ||
She climbed the building and spoke with him. | She climbed the building and spoke with him. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius. Do you ever rest?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius. Do you ever rest?'' | ||
He laughed half-heartedly at her remark. | He laughed half-heartedly at her remark. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''After [[Makedonia]], after the [[Pactyas | *'''Darius:''' ''After [[Makedonia]], after the [[Pactyas|Huntsman]]... Nowhere in the [[Greece|Greek]] world will ever be safe. Not for us. We can ''never'' rest. We can ''never'' stop running.'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|You'll never get caught if you keep moving.= | |-|You'll never get caught if you keep moving.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Order have your scent and mine. If you stay still for too long—'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The [[Order of the Ancients|Order]] have your scent and mine. If you stay still for too long—'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''[[Natakas]] dies. All we can do is keep moving.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''[[Natakas]] dies. All we can do is keep moving.'' | ||
He looked down. | He looked down. | ||
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|-|You'll never find peace if you keep moving.= | |-|You'll never find peace if you keep moving.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No home, no ''connections''... Sounds like a lonely life.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''No home, no ''connections''... Sounds like a lonely life.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''But it's still life, Kassandra. And the alternative...<br | *'''Darius:''' ''But it's still life, Kassandra. And the alternative...<br>Better a lonely life than no life at all.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Will Natakas join us?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Will Natakas join us?'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 3.png|thumb|250px|Darius informing Kassandra of a naval blockade in Achaia]] | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''That's why I sent the note.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''That's why I sent the note.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Trouble?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Trouble?'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''We came to Achaia seeking a ship bound for distant shores. A simple plan, but like so many simple plans...'' | *'''Darius:''' ''We came to Achaia seeking a [[ship]] bound for distant shores. A simple plan, but like so many simple plans...'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It got complicated.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It got complicated.'' | ||
He turned her attention to the fleet sailing northeast. | He turned her attention to the fleet sailing northeast. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''That fleet is bound for [[Patrai]]. It's not the first. Something there is not right. Relentless military patrols, naval blockades... Natakas went to secure us a boat out, but he hasn't returned.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''That fleet is bound for [[Patrai]]. It's not the first. Something there is not right. Relentless military patrols, naval blockades... Natakas went to secure us a boat out, but he hasn't returned.'' | ||
( | (If "What do you think happened to Natakas?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You must have some idea about what happened to Natakas.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You must have some idea about what happened to Natakas.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''He's smart. Knows to keep to the shadows. With this much military power stationed in Achaia, he's more likely hiding than—'' | *'''Darius:''' ''He's smart. Knows to keep to the shadows. With this much military power stationed in Achaia, he's more likely hiding than—'' | ||
Darius paused, thinking of the word "dead," and it saddened him to associate that word with his son. Kassandra reassured him. | Darius paused, thinking of the word "dead," and it saddened him to associate that word with his son. Kassandra reassured him. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He's out there, Darius.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''He's out there, Darius.'' | ||
( | (If "What is happening in Patrai?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you think is going on here?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you think is going on here?'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Something big. Natakas may have learned more about what's happening there. It could be the Order.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Something big. Natakas may have learned more about what's happening there. It could be the Order.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Then that's where we start.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Then that's where we start.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | ||
Darius walked to the edge, spread his arms like an eagle, and [[Leap of Faith|leapt]] into a dive. He flipped forward in midair and landed safely on his back into a thick | [[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 4.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra watched as Darius lept off the tower]] | ||
Darius walked to the edge, spread his arms like an eagle, and [[Leap of Faith|leapt]] into a dive. He flipped forward in midair and landed safely on his back into a thick [[Hiding spot|haystack]] below. Kassandra scoffed at his athletic feat. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Mmm, I've done it from higher.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Mmm, I've done it from higher.'' | ||
Before she could follow, a watchman yelled at her for being on the roof. | Before she could follow, a watchman yelled at her for being on the roof. | ||
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She climbed out of the hay to join Darius. | She climbed out of the hay to join Darius. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | ||
They mounted | [[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 5.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra following Darius on horseback]] | ||
They mounted [[horse]]s and rode out of Dyme towards Patrai. | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''Something happened to Natakas between here and Patrai. We must find him.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Something happened to Natakas between here and Patrai. We must find him.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We will, Darius. We will.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We will, Darius. We will.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''And the path splits. Natakas will be hard to find.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And the path splits. Natakas will be hard to find.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Of course. That's how I raised him. Let's see if we can pick up his trail.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Of course. That's how I raised him. Let's see if we can pick up his trail.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 6.png|thumb|250px|The two investigating equipment left on the road]] | |||
They dismounted and inspected the two paths, searching for clues that would suggest the direction Natakas took. They began with the weapons resting at the tip of the fork. | They dismounted and inspected the two paths, searching for clues that would suggest the direction Natakas took. They began with the weapons resting at the tip of the fork. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''These weapons belonged to a soldier, not Natakas.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''These weapons belonged to a [[soldier]], not Natakas.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Keep looking.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Keep looking.'' | ||
Kassandra inspected the left path and announced her findings loudly enough for Darius to hear. | Kassandra inspected the left path and announced her findings loudly enough for Darius to hear. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm. Heavy armor. And blood. But no body.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm. Heavy [[armor]]. And blood. But no body.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Natakas must have been in a hurry to leave such a mess.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Natakas must have been in a hurry to leave such a mess.'' | ||
She found some military supplies further up the left path. | She found some military supplies further up the left path. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius, there is no sign of Natakas. Just supplies and military equipment.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius, there is no sign of Natakas. Just supplies and military equipment.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''He's staying out of sight. Good.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''He's staying out of sight. Good.'' | ||
Having found | Having found three clues, Darius summoned her back. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra, over here.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra, over here.'' | ||
Kassandra walked back to him. | Kassandra walked back to him. | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''Sometimes you have to look further and think harder. There were guards at the bridge. Didn't you see? It was too exposed. Natakas would know better.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Sometimes you have to look further and think harder. There were guards at the bridge. Didn't you see? It was too exposed. Natakas would know better.'' | ||
They continued east, then southeast. As they rode up the hill, they were ambushed. | They continued east, then southeast. As they rode up the hill, they were ambushed. | ||
<!--This could easily be out of order and missing some. Dialogue just kept firing one line after another at full gallop.--> | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''Ambush!'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Ambush!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I can see that.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can see that.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 8.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Kassandra attacked by Spartan soldiers]] | |||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Think you can sneak around Achaia?! Kill them!'' | *'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Think you can sneak around Achaia?! Kill them!'' | ||
They could not outrun them and resolved to fight. | They could not outrun them and resolved to fight. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Cut them down, Kassandra!'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Cut them down, Kassandra!'' | ||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''The [[Phila|Tempest's | *'''Greek Soldier:''' ''The [[Phila|Tempest]]'s word is law!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Working on it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Working on it.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''We can't outrun them!'' | *'''Darius:''' ''We can't outrun them!'' | ||
*'''Hektor:''' ''Ooh, this one's Persian!'' | *'''Hektor:''' ''Ooh, this one's [[Iran|Persian]]!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't need to outrun them!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't need to outrun them!'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''You have a plan?'' | *'''Darius:''' ''You have a plan?'' | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''Our ambushers. If we follow their trail—'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Our ambushers. If we follow their trail—'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We might find clues about what happened to Natakas.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We might find clues about what happened to Natakas.'' | ||
They continued east towards the [[Teichos of Herakles]]. At the foot | They continued east towards the [[Teichos of Herakles]]. At the cliff's foot to the east, Darius bid Kassandra to dismount and follow him. | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 9.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Kassandra observing the soldiers from afar]] | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra, over here!'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra, over here!'' | ||
They spied a camp full of soldiers lying in wait. They crouched down. | They spied a camp full of soldiers lying in wait. They crouched down. | ||
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They stood and started towards the soldiers. | They stood and started towards the soldiers. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Clear the perimeter. Quietly.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Clear the perimeter. Quietly.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 10.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Kassandra sneaking up on the soldiers]] | |||
They advanced on the camp through the bushes. | They advanced on the camp through the bushes. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Be fast. Be silent.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Be fast. Be silent.'' | ||
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Kassandra killed the third guard, then the fourth, and finally the fifth. | Kassandra killed the third guard, then the fourth, and finally the fifth. | ||
:(If discovered) | :(If discovered) | ||
:*'''Darius:''' ''We've been spotted. | :*'''Darius:''' ''We've been spotted.<br>Leave no guards alive! Word of our presence cannot reach [[Amorges]] and the Order.'' | ||
|-|We should be aggressive.= | |-|We should be aggressive.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We're here for Natakas. And it will be a ''bloodbath'' for our enemies.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We're here for Natakas. And it will be a ''bloodbath'' for our enemies.'' | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''Leave no guards alive! Word of our presence cannot reach [[Amorges]] and the Order.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Leave no guards alive! Word of our presence cannot reach [[Amorges]] and the Order.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 12.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra greeting Natakas, who appeared with a little girl]] | |||
After slaying the last guard, Kassandra wondered where Natakas could be. | After slaying the last guard, Kassandra wondered where Natakas could be. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas... He should be around here.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas... He should be around here.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's a burden I do my best to bear.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's a burden I do my best to bear.'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Well. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Well. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.'' | ||
|-|Said "It's not likely" last episode= | |-|Said "It's not likely" last episode= | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''You're late.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''You're late.'' | ||
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The child piped up. | The child piped up. | ||
*'''Child:''' ''We need to find my ''mater''!'' | *'''Child:''' ''We need to find my ''mater''!'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''There are still people who need our help. People who've been stranded in Achaia.<br | [[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 14.png|thumb|250px|Natakas informing the two of captured civilians at the fort]] | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''There are still people who need our help. People who've been stranded in Achaia.<br>The soldiers took them to a fort not far from here.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll go there now.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll go there now.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''More soldiers could come looking. If we leave the bodies out here, it may attract unwanted attention.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''More soldiers could come looking. If we leave the bodies out here, it may attract unwanted attention.'' | ||
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*On most occasions, Darius simply charges through the ambushes and keeps riding, regardless of how the dialogue might suggest otherwise. When he gets far enough away from the player, the dialogue simply ceases altogether, causing a good deal of it to be skipped. If Darius' horse is killed, however, he will help fight the ambushers, continue on foot until finding a conveniently placed replacement horse, and the dialogue proceeds normally. | *On most occasions, Darius simply charges through the ambushes and keeps riding, regardless of how the dialogue might suggest otherwise. When he gets far enough away from the player, the dialogue simply ceases altogether, causing a good deal of it to be skipped. If Darius' horse is killed, however, he will help fight the ambushers, continue on foot until finding a conveniently placed replacement horse, and the dialogue proceeds normally. | ||
*Skipping the conversation with Darius outside the enemy perimeter defaults his dialogue to assume that the player is charging in loudly and without a plan, even if they use stealth to eliminate the soldiers. | *Skipping the conversation with Darius outside the enemy perimeter defaults his dialogue to assume that the player is charging in loudly and without a plan, even if they use stealth to eliminate the soldiers. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 1.png|Kassandra arriving at the location mentioned in the letter | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 2.png|Kassandra and Darius at the top of the watchtower | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 7.png|Kassandra investigating leftover weapons and shields | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 11.png|Kassandra looking around for clues | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 15.png|A little girl begging Kassandra to save her mother | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' | ||
{{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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Stranger Tides was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2018 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Description[edit | edit source]
Kassandra was summoned by Darius to meet him in the village of Dyme in Achaia.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
In the middle of her journeys, Kassandra received a curious message.
Find Me
- Eagle Bearer, we parted ways after some dire events, and the effects linger even as we continue to move. Look above when you are in the western village in Achaia. You'll find me there.
- Kassandra: I should go to Dyme and see who this is...
Kassandra set sail for Achaia and made her way to the Istion Valley, where the village of Dyme stood. On the roof of a house on top of the hill, a familiar, yet still mysterious, hooded man crouched in wait for her.
- Kassandra: Darius. He's even sneakier than me...
She climbed the building and spoke with him.
- Kassandra: Darius. Do you ever rest?
He laughed half-heartedly at her remark.
- Darius: After Makedonia, after the Huntsman... Nowhere in the Greek world will ever be safe. Not for us. We can never rest. We can never stop running.
- Kassandra: No home, no connections... Sounds like a lonely life.
- Darius: But it's still life, Kassandra. And the alternative...
Better a lonely life than no life at all. - Kassandra: Will Natakas join us?
- Darius: That's why I sent the note.
- Kassandra: Trouble?
- Darius: We came to Achaia seeking a ship bound for distant shores. A simple plan, but like so many simple plans...
- Kassandra: It got complicated.
He turned her attention to the fleet sailing northeast.
- Darius: That fleet is bound for Patrai. It's not the first. Something there is not right. Relentless military patrols, naval blockades... Natakas went to secure us a boat out, but he hasn't returned.
(If "What do you think happened to Natakas?" is chosen.)
- Kassandra: You must have some idea about what happened to Natakas.
- Darius: He's smart. Knows to keep to the shadows. With this much military power stationed in Achaia, he's more likely hiding than—
Darius paused, thinking of the word "dead," and it saddened him to associate that word with his son. Kassandra reassured him.
- Kassandra: He's out there, Darius.
(If "What is happening in Patrai?" is chosen.)
- Kassandra: What do you think is going on here?
- Darius: Something big. Natakas may have learned more about what's happening there. It could be the Order.
- Kassandra: All the more reason to find him.
(Leave – "We'll find Natakas.")
- Kassandra: Natakas won't be hard to find.
Darius looked towards the eastern road.
- Darius: He took that road to Patrai.
- Kassandra: Then that's where we start.
- Darius: Follow me.
Darius walked to the edge, spread his arms like an eagle, and leapt into a dive. He flipped forward in midair and landed safely on his back into a thick haystack below. Kassandra scoffed at his athletic feat.
- Kassandra: Mmm, I've done it from higher.
Before she could follow, a watchman yelled at her for being on the roof.
- Roof Guard: Hey! Hey you! You on the roof!
- Kassandra: Yes?
- Roof Guard: That's not your roof!
- Kassandra: You're right.
Rather than risk provoking the rooftop guard, Kassandra walked to the edge.
- Roof Guard: People always jumping off roofs around here... Better put down more hay.
Kassandra performed the same leap into the pile of hay below.
- Roof Guard: Oh no! No-no-no! She jumped!
She climbed out of the hay to join Darius.
- Darius: Follow me.
They mounted horses and rode out of Dyme towards Patrai.
- Darius: Something happened to Natakas between here and Patrai. We must find him.
- Kassandra: We will, Darius. We will.
They rode through the valley.
- Kassandra: After Makedonia, but before Achaia—what were you and Natakas doing?
- Darius: Surviving.
- Kassandra: Hmm. Sounds boring.
- Darius: You were hoping I would entertain you with grand tales from my legendary adventures?
- Kassandra: Well... yes.
- Darius: We've kept to the shadows. Stayed away from people. Dull is safe, Kassandra. Adventure... is not.
They reached a fork in the road ahead. Kassandra groaned.
- Kassandra: And the path splits. Natakas will be hard to find.
- Darius: Of course. That's how I raised him. Let's see if we can pick up his trail.
They dismounted and inspected the two paths, searching for clues that would suggest the direction Natakas took. They began with the weapons resting at the tip of the fork.
- Kassandra: These weapons belonged to a soldier, not Natakas.
- Darius: Keep looking.
Kassandra inspected the left path and announced her findings loudly enough for Darius to hear.
- Kassandra: Hmm. Heavy armor. And blood. But no body.
- Darius: Natakas must have been in a hurry to leave such a mess.
She found some military supplies further up the left path.
- Kassandra: Darius, there is no sign of Natakas. Just supplies and military equipment.
- Darius: He's staying out of sight. Good.
Having found three clues, Darius summoned her back.
- Darius: Kassandra, over here.
Kassandra walked back to him.
- Darius: A path leading up to the mountains. Let's go.
They re-mounted their horses and rode towards the mountains.
- Kassandra: How are you so sure Natakas went this way?
- Darius: Sometimes you have to look further and think harder. There were guards at the bridge. Didn't you see? It was too exposed. Natakas would know better.
They continued east, then southeast. As they rode up the hill, they were ambushed.
- Darius: Ambush!
- Kassandra: I can see that.
- Greek Soldier: Think you can sneak around Achaia?! Kill them!
They could not outrun them and resolved to fight.
- Darius: Cut them down, Kassandra!
- Greek Soldier: The Tempest's word is law!
- Kassandra: Working on it.
- Darius: We can't outrun them!
- Hektor: Ooh, this one's Persian!
- Kassandra: Don't need to outrun them!
- Darius: You have a plan?
- Kassandra: Violence!
They defeated the ambush and continued along the path, finding more ambushers to the east.
- Greek Soldier: Cut them down!
- Greek Soldier: Stop right there!
After slaying the soldiers, Kassandra commented on the ambush.
- Kassandra: Not exactly a warm welcome to Patrai.
- Darius: The military keep a close eye over every route in and out of the city. They don't like people sneaking around.
- Kassandra: Then they'll love us.
Darius discovered tracks.
- Darius: Tracks!
- Kassandra: Natakas?
- Darius: Our ambushers. If we follow their trail—
- Kassandra: We might find clues about what happened to Natakas.
They continued east towards the Teichos of Herakles. At the cliff's foot to the east, Darius bid Kassandra to dismount and follow him.
- Darius: Kassandra, over here!
They spied a camp full of soldiers lying in wait. They crouched down.
- Kassandra: They're searching for something.
- Darius: Look at their body language. They want blood.
- Kassandra: They'll get it.
- Darius: We need a plan. If Natakas is hiding here, he could be drawn into heavy battle.
- Kassandra: If we move quietly, we can pick off the guards one by one.
Darius was pleased with her answer.
- Darius: A wise plan, Eagle Bearer.
They stood and started towards the soldiers.
- Darius: Clear the perimeter. Quietly.
They advanced on the camp through the bushes.
- Darius: Be fast. Be silent.
They reached a large bush and got into position. There were five guards in total.
- Greek Soldier: Look for the Persian! He might still be here.
Kassandra advanced on the guard.
- Darius: Quietly, Eagle Bearer.
Darius directed her to take the nearby guard while he advanced on another.
- Darius: You take that one. I'll take this one.
- Greek Soldier: Search the area! He might be hiding.
Darius assassinated his target.
- Darius: This kill's mine.
Kassandra assassinated her target. Darius complimented Kassandra's efficacy.
- Darius: A good kill.
Kassandra killed the third guard, then the fourth, and finally the fifth.
- (If discovered)
- Darius: We've been spotted.
Leave no guards alive! Word of our presence cannot reach Amorges and the Order.
- Darius: We've been spotted.
- Kassandra: We're here for Natakas. And it will be a bloodbath for our enemies.
- Darius: Kassandra!
- Darius: Kassandra! No! We need a plan!
- Darius: There are consequences for rushing in without thinking! We must take a quiet approach.
- Greek Soldier: Look for the Persian! He might still be here.
- Darius: You better know what you're doing.
- Darius: Leave no guards alive! Word of our presence cannot reach Amorges and the Order.
After slaying the last guard, Kassandra wondered where Natakas could be.
- Kassandra: Natakas... He should be around here.
As Kassandra began inspecting the clearing, Natakas revealed himself, along with a little girl. Kassandra turned around and smiled at him.
- Kassandra: Natakas...
- Kassandra: Told you we'd meet again. "Trust me," I said.
- Natakas: It must be hard for you, being right all the time.
- Kassandra: It's a burden I do my best to bear.
- Natakas: Well. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.
- Natakas: You're late.
- Kassandra: Am I?
- Natakas: Oh, yes. We were supposed to meet again. "Trust me", I said. I made a big deal about it. Sounded confident and everything.
- Kassandra: Next time I'll do my best to arrive earlier.
- Natakas: Make sure that you do. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.
- Kassandra: The truth is, I'm here because your father contacted me.
Natakas' face fell. He looked very disappointed.
- Natakas: Of course.
- Kassandra: And I'm glad to see you. When I heard you might be in trouble—
- Natakas: You jumped on your horse and raced to the rescue?
- Kassandra: I'm not sure you needed rescuing.
- Natakas: Still.
Darius ran up to them, cutting their conversation short. He gently pulled Natakas close.
- Darius: My son.
Natakas smiled to him, then turned to Kassandra.
- Natakas: There's something else.
The child piped up.
- Child: We need to find my mater!
- Natakas: There are still people who need our help. People who've been stranded in Achaia.
The soldiers took them to a fort not far from here. - Kassandra: I'll go there now.
- Darius: More soldiers could come looking. If we leave the bodies out here, it may attract unwanted attention.
- Natakas: I'll gather the others while you hide the bodies.
Darius nodded in agreement and went to do the task. Natakas turned to Kassandra.
- Natakas: The stranded people are at the fort on top of the cliff. Return safely.
Kassandra nodded.
- Child: Bring my mater back to me! Please...
Outcome[edit | edit source]
Kassandra and Darius found Natakas and with him a child, whose mother was taken prisoner at a nearby fort. Kassandra agreed to help out.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- On most occasions, Darius simply charges through the ambushes and keeps riding, regardless of how the dialogue might suggest otherwise. When he gets far enough away from the player, the dialogue simply ceases altogether, causing a good deal of it to be skipped. If Darius' horse is killed, however, he will help fight the ambushers, continue on foot until finding a conveniently placed replacement horse, and the dialogue proceeds normally.
- Skipping the conversation with Darius outside the enemy perimeter defaults his dialogue to assume that the player is charging in loudly and without a plan, even if they use stealth to eliminate the soldiers.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Kassandra arriving at the location mentioned in the letter -
Kassandra and Darius at the top of the watchtower -
Kassandra investigating leftover weapons and shields -
Kassandra looking around for clues -
A little girl begging Kassandra to save her mother
