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{{Quote|I'm telling you, Bayek, I am so close to my dream. If only I was given the chance, I know I could become champion. I mean, wealth, luxury, fame! What more could a woman want?|Kensa, on her life as a gladiator, 48 BCE.|Assassin's Creed: Origins|The Crocodile's Jaws}} | {{Quote|I'm telling you, Bayek, I am so close to my dream. If only I was given the chance, I know I could become champion. I mean, wealth, luxury, fame! What more could a woman want?|Kensa, on her life as a gladiator, 48 BCE.|Assassin's Creed: Origins|The Crocodile's Jaws}} | ||
{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|name = | |name = Kensa | ||
|image = ACO Kensa.jpg | |image = ACO Kensa.jpg | ||
|birth = c. 85 BCE<br>[[Nubia]], [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] | |birth = c. 85 BCE<br>[[Nubia]], [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] | ||
|species = [[Human]] | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|database = [[Database: Kensa|Kensa]] | |database = [[Database: Kensa|Kensa]] | ||
|affiliates = | |affiliates = [[Krokodilopolis Arena]]<br>[[Assassins|Hidden Ones]] | ||
[[Krokodilopolis Arena]] | |||
[[Assassins|Hidden Ones]] | |||
*[[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins|Egyptian Brotherhood]] | *[[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins|Egyptian Brotherhood]] | ||
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During her childhood, Kensa befriended Bayek and taught him how her tribe [[Hunting|hunted]] and trapped animals, though her tribe eventually had to relocate, cutting their lessons short when Kensa followed her people. Several years later in 70 BCE, Kensa met up with Bayek, [[Aya]], and the street urchin [[Tuta]] in [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]] while Bayek was searching for his missing father, [[Sabu]]. They learned that [[Menna]], a grave robber who had attacked Bayek's home years earlier, was also in Thebes. With [[Seti]] and [[Neka]], two of Kensa's family, the quartet hunted for Menna.<ref name="ACDO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath]]'' – {{Cite|8 Jan 2024}}</ref> | During her childhood, Kensa befriended Bayek and taught him how her tribe [[Hunting|hunted]] and trapped animals, though her tribe eventually had to relocate, cutting their lessons short when Kensa followed her people. Several years later in 70 BCE, Kensa met up with Bayek, [[Aya]], and the street urchin [[Tuta]] in [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]] while Bayek was searching for his missing father, [[Sabu]]. They learned that [[Menna]], a grave robber who had attacked Bayek's home years earlier, was also in Thebes. With [[Seti]] and [[Neka]], two of Kensa's family, the quartet hunted for Menna.<ref name="ACDO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath]]'' – {{Cite|8 Jan 2024}}</ref> | ||
Neka was captured and tortured, but ultimately rescued by the others. During the battle Menna fled on a [[chariot]], with Bayek and Kensa | Neka was captured and tortured, but ultimately rescued by the others. During the battle, Menna fled on a [[chariot]], with Bayek and Kensa giving chase. Kensa shot Menna's driver dead, and Menna perished in the subsequent crash. Kensa later got word that Sabu was being held in a pit on the island of [[Yebu|Elephantine]], and joined Bayek and Aya in their search for Sabu. Under the cover of a sandstorm, the group infiltrated the island, but found a deranged man in the pit instead of Sabu. After they escaped the guards, Sabu revealed himself to the group. [[Bion]], a man hunting the last of the Medjay on the [[Order of the Ancients]]' behalf, later arrived at the same trap and was injured but escaped.<ref name="ACDO" /> | ||
=== | ===Life as a gladiator and Hidden One=== | ||
During Ptolemy XIII's visit to [[Siwa]] in 49 BCE, Kensa was taken as a [[Slavery|slave]] and exploited by [[Lucius Septimius]] and his clan. She eventually escaped and fled the village, making her way to the city of [[Krokodilopolis]] in the [[Faiyum Oasis]]. There, she was taken in by [[Felix Martialis]], the [[Krokodilopolis Arena]]'s owner, who trained her to become a gladiator.<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Crocodile's Jaws]]</ref> | During Ptolemy XIII's visit to [[Siwa]] in 49 BCE, Kensa was taken as a [[Slavery|slave]] and exploited by [[Lucius Septimius]] and his clan. She eventually escaped and fled the village, making her way to the city of [[Krokodilopolis]] in the [[Faiyum Oasis]]. There, she was taken in by [[Felix Martialis]], the [[Krokodilopolis Arena]]'s owner, who trained her to become a gladiator.<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Crocodile's Jaws]]</ref> | ||
[[File:Origins Quest17TheCrocodile'sJaws Part03.PNG|thumb|250px|left|Kensa | [[File:Origins Quest17TheCrocodile'sJaws Part03.PNG|thumb|250px|left|Kensa reuniting with Bayek]] | ||
A year later in 48 BCE, Kensa was reunited with Bayek, who had come to the city pursuing [[Shadya]]'s killer and the | A year later in 48 BCE, Kensa was reunited with Bayek, who had come to the city pursuing [[Shadya]]'s killer and the Order of the Ancients member, [[Berenike|The Crocodile]]. Catching up with Bayek, Kensa helped him gain access to the arena, where they formed a team alternately called "The Guardians of Siwa"<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws" /> or "The Siwan Warriors".<ref>[[File:Facebook.png|15px]] [https://www.facebook.com/notes/assassins-creed-rebellion/update-notes-230-new-helix-rift-event-and-heroes/779999132385440/ Assassin's Creed Rebellion (@MobileACR)] on {{Wiki|Facebook}} "Update Notes 2.3.0 - NEW HELIX RIFT EVENT AND HEROES" {{c|[[User blog:VilkaIsBack/Assassin's Creed: Rebellion Update Notes 2.3.0|backup link]]}}</ref> Together, Kensa and Bayek fought and climbed the ranks to challenge the arena champions, the Gallic brothers [[Diovicos]] and [[Viridovix]]. After defeating them, Kensa learned of Bayek's true motives for entering the arena; Bayek believed them to be responsible for Shadya's death. Kensa offered to help him, but Bayek refused and left the arena.<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws" /> | ||
The next day, Kensa was employed as a bodyguard by | The next day, Kensa was employed as a bodyguard by Berenike, The Crocodile, though in this task she ultimately failed as her employer was assassinated by Bayek.<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws" /> Kensa later reunited with Bayek and offered to help him in his quest for revenge against the Order; however, she was rejected by her old friend, who did not trust her mercenary-like nature. Kensa therefore remained a freelance bodyguard and gladiator. In time, however, Bayek revised his judgment and invited Kensa to join the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]], an offer she gladly accepted.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[The Mask of the Ibis]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Rebellion'' – [[Database: Kensa]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Kensa (كَنْزَة) is an Arabic name derived from [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D9%83%D9%86%D8%B2 كَنْز] (''kanz'') "treasure". In the official '' | Kensa (كَنْزَة) is an Arabic name derived from [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D9%83%D9%86%D8%B2 كَنْز] (''kanz'') "treasure". In the official ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' prequel novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath|Desert Oath]]'', Kensa has her name spelled as Khensa. | ||
While it is not required in order to complete the mission, Kensa may be killed during the assassination of Berenike; regardless, Kensa does not appear again. However even if the | While it is not required in order to complete the mission, Kensa may be killed during the assassination of Berenike; regardless, Kensa does not appear in the game again. However, even if the players killed Kensa, a papyrus informing that Kensa was still a gladiator in Faiyum can be found in the Hidden Ones [[Assassin bureau|bureau]] in [[Memphis]], indicating that she survived. Kensa later appearing as a member of the Hidden Ones in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' further confirms her survival as canon. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:03, 11 May 2026
Kensa (born c. 85 BCE) was an Egyptian gladiator and a friend of the Medjay Bayek during the reign of Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Early life[edit | edit source]
During her childhood, Kensa befriended Bayek and taught him how her tribe hunted and trapped animals, though her tribe eventually had to relocate, cutting their lessons short when Kensa followed her people. Several years later in 70 BCE, Kensa met up with Bayek, Aya, and the street urchin Tuta in Thebes while Bayek was searching for his missing father, Sabu. They learned that Menna, a grave robber who had attacked Bayek's home years earlier, was also in Thebes. With Seti and Neka, two of Kensa's family, the quartet hunted for Menna.[1]
Neka was captured and tortured, but ultimately rescued by the others. During the battle, Menna fled on a chariot, with Bayek and Kensa giving chase. Kensa shot Menna's driver dead, and Menna perished in the subsequent crash. Kensa later got word that Sabu was being held in a pit on the island of Elephantine, and joined Bayek and Aya in their search for Sabu. Under the cover of a sandstorm, the group infiltrated the island, but found a deranged man in the pit instead of Sabu. After they escaped the guards, Sabu revealed himself to the group. Bion, a man hunting the last of the Medjay on the Order of the Ancients' behalf, later arrived at the same trap and was injured but escaped.[1]
Life as a gladiator and Hidden One[edit | edit source]
During Ptolemy XIII's visit to Siwa in 49 BCE, Kensa was taken as a slave and exploited by Lucius Septimius and his clan. She eventually escaped and fled the village, making her way to the city of Krokodilopolis in the Faiyum Oasis. There, she was taken in by Felix Martialis, the Krokodilopolis Arena's owner, who trained her to become a gladiator.[2]
A year later in 48 BCE, Kensa was reunited with Bayek, who had come to the city pursuing Shadya's killer and the Order of the Ancients member, The Crocodile. Catching up with Bayek, Kensa helped him gain access to the arena, where they formed a team alternately called "The Guardians of Siwa"[2] or "The Siwan Warriors".[3] Together, Kensa and Bayek fought and climbed the ranks to challenge the arena champions, the Gallic brothers Diovicos and Viridovix. After defeating them, Kensa learned of Bayek's true motives for entering the arena; Bayek believed them to be responsible for Shadya's death. Kensa offered to help him, but Bayek refused and left the arena.[2]
The next day, Kensa was employed as a bodyguard by Berenike, The Crocodile, though in this task she ultimately failed as her employer was assassinated by Bayek.[2] Kensa later reunited with Bayek and offered to help him in his quest for revenge against the Order; however, she was rejected by her old friend, who did not trust her mercenary-like nature. Kensa therefore remained a freelance bodyguard and gladiator. In time, however, Bayek revised his judgment and invited Kensa to join the Hidden Ones, an offer she gladly accepted.[4][5]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Kensa (كَنْزَة) is an Arabic name derived from كَنْز (kanz) "treasure". In the official Assassin's Creed: Origins prequel novel Desert Oath, Kensa has her name spelled as Khensa.
While it is not required in order to complete the mission, Kensa may be killed during the assassination of Berenike; regardless, Kensa does not appear in the game again. However, even if the players killed Kensa, a papyrus informing that Kensa was still a gladiator in Faiyum can be found in the Hidden Ones bureau in Memphis, indicating that she survived. Kensa later appearing as a member of the Hidden Ones in Assassin's Creed: Rebellion and Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game further confirms her survival as canon.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of Kensa -
More concept art -
More concept art -
Sculpts of Kensa -
Kensa as she appears in Rebellion -
Kensa's avatar in Rebellion's character menu -
Kensa and Bayek victorious in the arena -
Kensa begging Bayek to trust her -
Kensa serving as Berenike's bodyguard
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Mask of the Ibis
- Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath – [citation needed]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Crocodile's Jaws
- ↑
Assassin's Creed Rebellion (@MobileACR) on Facebook "Update Notes 2.3.0 - NEW HELIX RIFT EVENT AND HEROES" (backup link)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Mask of the Ibis
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Database: Kensa
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