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| | image = ACOd-TestiklesAdrestia.jpg | | | image = ACOD_Testikles_trips.png |
| | description = ''Victory was assured for [[Sparta]] with [[Testikles]] as their champion in the [[Pankration]]. Kassandra just needed to get him to the [[Olympic Games|Olympics]].'' | | | description = ''Victory was assured for [[Sparta]] with [[Testikles]] as their champion in the [[Pankration]]. [[Kassandra]] just needed to get him to the [[Olympic Games|Olympics]].'' |
| | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' |
| | type = Main | | | type = Main |
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| | next = [[The Contender]] | | | next = [[The Contender]] |
| | source = [[Kassandra]] | | | source = [[Kassandra]] |
| | location = [[Lakonia]], [[Greece]]<br />[[Ionian Sea]] | | | location = [[Lakonia]], [[Greece]]<br />[[Ionian Sea]]<br />[[Elis]], Greece |
| | date = 428 BCE}} | | | date = 428 BCE}} |
| '''Delivering a Champion''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. | | '''Delivering a Champion''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. |
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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
| Escorting the Spartan [[Pankration]] champion to the [[Olympic Games]] of 428 BCE, and ensuring that Sparta won, was easier said than done. | | Escorting the [[Sparta]]n [[Pankration]] champion to the [[Olympic Games]] of 428 BCE, and ensuring that Sparta won, was easier said than done. |
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| ==Dialogue== | | ==Dialogue== |
| As instructed by King [[Pausanias]], Kassandra met with the Pankration trainer to provide an escort for Sparta's fighting champion to the Olympics. | | As instructed by King [[Pausanias of Sparta|Pausanias]], Kassandra met with the pankration [[Alkon|trainer]] to provide an escort for Sparta's fighting champion to the Olympics. |
| *'''[[Alkon]]: '''''You're new. If it's training you want, we don't just take anyone.'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''You're new. If it's training you want, we don't just take anyone.'' |
| | | <tabber> |
| <tabber>You couldn't teach me anything= | | |-|You couldn't teach me anything.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''''' Do I look like I need training? I was sent by King Pausanias to collect the pankration champion.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Do I look like I need training? I was sent by King Pausanias to collect the pankration champion.'' |
| *'''Alkon:''''' My apologies, I didn't realize you were here for Testikles.'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''My apologies, I didn't realize you were here for Testikles.'' |
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| {{#tag:tabber| | | {{#tag:tabber| |
| You should be more careful= | | You should be more careful.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Next time think before opening you mouth.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Next time think before opening you mouth.'' |
| *'''Alkon:''' ''Typical Spartan... Don't understand that honey can get you more than vinegar.'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''Typical Spartan... Don't understand that honey can get you more than vinegar.'' |
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| {{!}}-{{!}} | | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| Misunderstandings happen= | | Misunderstandings happen.= |
| *'''Kassandra: '''''Don't worry about it. I don't exactly look the part.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry about it. I don't exactly look the part.'' |
| | *'''Alkon:''' ''If I may offer some advice before you get him, Testikles can be... difficult. A gift of oil is known to put a person on his good side.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Oil?'' |
| | *'''Alkon:''' ''A muscle rub. He believes it imbues him with the power of [[Herakles]]. Look in the [[Village of Gytheion]]. His favorite [[merchant]] is there.'' |
| }} | | }} |
| | | |-|Sounds exclusive.= |
| |-|Sounds exclusive= | |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'd appreciate training with a master such as yourself, but that's not why I'm here.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'd appreciate training with a master such as yourself, but that's not why I'm here.'' |
| *'''Alkon:''''' Oh?'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''Oh?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''''' King Pausanias asked me to bring the pankration champion to Elis.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''King Pausanias asked me to bring the pankration champion to Elis.'' |
| *'''Alkon:''''' Forgive me. I didn't know a royal messenger was coming. I'm Alkon, Testikles's trainer.'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''Forgive me. I didn't know a royal messenger was coming. I'm Alkon, Testikles's trainer.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''''' Kassandra of Sparta.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Kassandra of Sparta.'' |
| </tabber>
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| *'''Alkon:''' ''If I may offer some advice before you get him, Testikles can be... difficult. A gift of oil is known to put a person on his good side.'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''If I may offer some advice before you get him, Testikles can be... difficult. A gift of oil is known to put a person on his good side.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''''' Oil?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''''' Oil?'' |
| *'''Alkon:''' ''A muscle rub. He believes it imbues him with the power of [[Herakles]]. Look in the [[Village of Gytheion]]. His favorite merchant is there.'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''A muscle rub. He believes it imbues him with the power of [[Herakles]]. Look in the [[Village of Gytheion]]. His favorite merchant is there.'' |
| (If players choose "What's Testikles like?") | | </tabber> |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Winning the wreath is important for Sparta. You think he can do it?'' | | [[File:ACOD Kassandra and Alkon.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra speaking to Alkon]] |
| *'''Alkon:''' ''The other day he knocked out six men and a bull... and he only went to the market to buy fruit. That's why I had to send him to the island.'' | | (If "What's Testikles like?" is chosen.) |
| (If players choose "Where can I find Testikles?") | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Winning the {{Wiki|Olive wreath|wreath}} is important for Sparta. You think he can do it?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''''' Where can I find your champion?'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''The other day he knocked out six [[Human|men]] and a bull... and he only went to the market to buy fruit. That's why I had to send him to the island.'' |
| *'''Alkon:''''' I sent Testikles to train on a small island in the Bay of Hades. It's good for him there - isolated. Away from people. Look for the [[shipwreck of Nestor|Shipwreck of Nestor]] on the southern shore.'' | | (If "Where can I find Testikles?" is chosen.) |
| (If players choose "What is pankration?") | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find your champion?'' |
| | *'''Alkon:''' ''I sent Testikles to train on a small island in the [[Bay of Hades]]. It's good for him there—isolated. Away from people. Look for the [[Shipwreck of Nestor]] on the southern shore.'' |
| | (If "What is pankration?" is chosen.) |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Can you tell me anything about pankration?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Can you tell me anything about pankration?'' |
| *'''Alkon:''' ''It's a mix of boxing and wrestling, a fearsome test of skill. Champions come from the farthest corners of the world to compete in Olympia. But not all walk away.'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''It's a mix of boxing and wrestling, a fearsome test of skill. Champions come from the farthest corners of the world to compete in Olympia... but not all walk away.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't wait to see it.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't wait to see it.'' |
| (If players choose "I'm leaving") | | (Leave – "I'm leaving") |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to get this champion of yours to [[Elis]]. I hope he lives up to your promise.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to get this champion of yours to Elis. I hope he lives up to your promise.'' |
| *'''Alkon:''' ''Oh he will. Look for his camp on the southernmost island in [[Messenia]]. Good luck!'' | | *'''Alkon:''' ''Oh he will. Look for his camp on the southernmost island in [[Messenia]]. Good luck!'' |
| Kassandra then left. | | Kassandra took her leave of Alkon. |
| | (If Kassandra was rude to Alkon and he did not tell her about the oil, the related quest objective and interactions will be skipped. She will leave to find Testikles right away.) |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I should get that oil. Anything that'll make it easier to get Testikles to the Olympics.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I should get that oil. Anything that'll make it easier to get Testikles to the Olympics.'' |
| Arriving at the Village of Gytheion, Kassandra went to talk to the oil maker. | | Arriving at the Village of Gytheion, Kassandra found the oil maker's assistant with the help of [[Ikaros]]. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I see her.'' |
| | She overheard her talking to herself. |
| | *'''Slave:''' ''Another slow day... I hope he comes back soon.'' |
| | [[File:ACOD Gytheion - Oil Maker's Apprentice.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra finding the Oil Maker's apprentice]] |
| | Kassandra approached her, and the slave worriedly waved her off. |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Sorry. Closed.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''Sorry. Closed.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need oil, then I'll be on my way. There's a special one that Testikles uses?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need oil, then I'll be on my way. There's a special one that Testikles uses?'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You're a slave?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You're a slave?'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Yes, and in a good postition. Doing this would be stealing from him.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''Yes, and in a good postition. Doing this would be stealing from him.'' |
| | | <tabber> |
| <tabber>I'm not asking, tell me.= | | |-|I'm not asking, tell me.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me, or I'll make you.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me, or I'll make you.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Why would a misthios care about a slave? I'll tell you, but not help you. Light a fire, and gently heat oil of [[Athena]] to aid the infusion. When it's warm, just add a touch of cinnamon.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''Why would a ''misthios'' care about a slave? I'll tell you, but not help you.'' |
| | | *'''Slave:''' ''Light a fire, and gently heat oil of [[Athena]] to aid the infusion. When it's warm, just add a touch of cinnamon.'' |
| | (After saying "I can pay you.") |
| | *'''Slave:''' ''Light a fire, and gently heat oil of [[Athena]]. This will aid the infusion. Once the oil is warm, add myrrh.'' |
| {{#tag:tabber| | | {{#tag:tabber| |
| Let's make some oil.= | | Let's make some oil.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''I hope it's worth my freedom.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''I hope it's worth my freedom.'' |
| | | [[File:ACOD Pankration Oil preparation.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra attempting to make the oil]] |
| | Kassandra walked to the open-air fire nearby with a bowl hanging over it and knelt beside it. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's see if I can get this right.'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | First, I light a fire.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It had to be heated.'' |
| | Kassandra stoked the flames and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what oil did I need...'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fire will burn the oil.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't need to light this...'' |
| | Kassandra decided against lighting a fire and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now the oil. I think I need...'' |
| | }} |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Oil of Apollo= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Oil of [[Apollo]]? Sounds good.'' |
| | She poured it on the pot. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what did I need?'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Oil of Athena= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This one, the oil of Athena. I'll take some of this.'' |
| | She poured it on the pot. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Almost done. Now to add...'' |
| | }} |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Rose petal= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''For the final touch, a rose petal. Testikles will smell so good.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Myrrh= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Just a bit of myrrh. Testikles is going to smell great.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Cinnamon= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This smells good. Everyone loves cinnamon.'' |
| | }} |
| | Kassandra stood and smelled the completed mixture it before filling a jar with it. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I hope he appreciates this. It smells so good I almost want to keep it for myself.'' |
| | :'''Body Oil'''<br>''This is a wonderfully aromatic oil specially mixed for pankrationists.'' |
| {{!}}-{{!}} | | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| This is too much trouble.= | | This is too much trouble.= |
| | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's too much trouble. Testikles can live without his oil.'' |
| | The slave was vexed. |
| | *'''Slave:''' ''After all that—nearly throwing away my freedom—it was too much work for you? ''Maláka''! Get out.'' |
| | The slave spat before her. |
| }} | | }} |
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| |-|Can't we work something out?= | | |-|Can't we work something out?= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I know I'm asking for a lot, but I need this oil now. I could come back and talk to your master - maybe explain the situation? | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I know I'm asking for a lot, but I need this oil now. I could come back and talk to your master—maybe explain the situation?'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''What choice do I have? It's not bad, this life, if I have to stay... I'll give you the recipe, but that's as far as I go. You make it yourself.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''What choice do I have? It's not bad, this life, if I have to stay... I'll give you the recipe, but that's as far as I go. You make it yourself.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can do that.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can do that.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Light a fire, and gently heat oil of [[Athena]] to aid the infusion. When it's warm, just add a touch of cinnamon.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''Light a fire, and gently heat oil of [[Athena]] to aid the infusion. When it's warm, just add a touch of cinnamon.'' |
| | | (After saying "I can pay you.") |
| | *'''Slave:''' ''Light a fire, and gently heat oil of [[Athena]]. This will aid the infusion. Once the oil is warm, add a rose petal, and it's done.'' |
| {{#tag:tabber| | | {{#tag:tabber| |
| Let's make some oil.= | | Let's make some oil.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''I hope it's worth my freedom.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''I hope it's worth my freedom.'' |
| | | [[File:ACOD Pankration Oil preparation.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra attempting to make the oil]] |
| | Kassandra walked to the open-air fire nearby with a bowl hanging over it and knelt beside it. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's see if I can get this right.'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | First, I light a fire.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It had to be heated.'' |
| | Kassandra stoked the flames and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what oil did I need...'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fire will burn the oil.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't need to light this...'' |
| | Kassandra decided against lighting a fire and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now the oil. I think I need...'' |
| | }} |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Oil of Apollo= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Oil of [[Apollo]]? Sounds good.'' |
| | She poured it on the pot. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what did I need?'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Oil of Athena= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This one, the oil of Athena. I'll take some of this.'' |
| | She poured it on the pot. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Almost done. Now to add...'' |
| | }} |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Rose petal= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''For the final touch, a rose petal. Testikles will smell so good.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Myrrh= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Just a bit of myrrh. Testikles is going to smell great.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Cinnamon= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This smells good. Everyone loves cinnamon.'' |
| | }} |
| | Kassandra stood and smelled the completed mixture it before filling a jar with it. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I hope he appreciates this. It smells so good I almost want to keep it for myself.'' |
| | :'''Body Oil'''<br>''This is a wonderfully aromatic oil specially mixed for pankrationists.'' |
| {{!}}-{{!}} | | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| This is too much trouble.= | | This is too much trouble.= |
| | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's too much trouble. Testikles can live without his oil.'' |
| | The slave was vexed. |
| | *'''Slave:''' ''After all that—nearly throwing away my freedom—it was too much work for you? ''Maláka''! Get out.'' |
| | The slave spat before her. |
| }} | | }} |
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| |-|I can pay you.= | | |-|I can pay you.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''If it's a question of drachmae, I can pay you for the oil.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''If it's a question of drachmae, I can pay you for the oil.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''It's a question of trust. I know my master. He's kind, but strict. My freedom depends on it.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''It's a question of trust. I know my master. He's kind, but strict. My freedom depends on it.'' |
| | Kassandra had to consider another approach. |
| |-|I won't put you in that position.= | | |-|I won't put you in that position.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry. I get you into trouble.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry. I won't get you into trouble.'' |
| | Kassandra decided to make do without the oil and not jeopardize the slave. |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| | Regardless, Kassandra turned away and made for the ''[[Adrestia]].'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Time to get Testikles.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Time to get Testikles.'' |
| Kassandra sailed to the island in the Bay of Hades to retrieve Testikles. | | Kassandra sailed to the island in the Bay of Hades to retrieve Testikles. Ikaros located him near the lone hut on the island. |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Just another drink... For fortification, improves the stamina.<br />Testikles!<br />Another sip, then training. Good for the constitution.<br />Yeah, Testikles the champion!'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be Testikles.'' |
| Noticing Kassandra, Testikles turned around to talk to her.
| | She approached him and heard him muttering to himself as he drank. |
| | *'''Testikles:''' ''Just another drink... For fortification, improves the stamina.''<br>''Testikles!''<br>''Another sip, then training. Good for the constitution.''<br>''Yeah, Testikles the champion!'' |
| | [[File:ACOD_Delivering_a_Champion_-_Kassandra_finding_jugs_of_wine.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra finding jugs of wine near the hut]] |
| | As Kassandra eyed the empty wine amphorae, Testikles turned around and walked up to her, jabbing her in the shoulder. |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Whadda you want from the great champion Testikles? Can't you see I'm... busy?'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Whadda you want from the great champion Testikles? Can't you see I'm... busy?'' |
| | Kassandra adjusted her breastplate where Testikles jabbed her. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm here to take you to the Olympics.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm here to take you to the Olympics.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Olympics? Fuck yeah! I'm gonna be the champion...'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Olympics? Fuck yeah! I'm gonna be the champion...'' |
| | | Testikles vomited, narrowly missing Kassandra's boots. |
| Testikles vomited. | |
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| *'''Testikles:''' ''Champion! 'Cause I'm Testikles!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Champion! 'Cause I'm Testikles!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Good. Let's set sail.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Good. Let's set sail.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Oh no, can't possible go now.'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Oh no, can't possible go now.'' |
| | | He gestured to the amphorae of wine next to him. |
| He focused on the amphora of wine next to him. | |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Training, see? And I don't know if I'm up to goin' sailin' on your [[Adrestia|boaty]].'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Training, see? And I don't know if I'm up to goin' sailin' on your [[Adrestia|boaty]].'' |
| | | <tabber> |
| <tabber>Get on my ship= | | |-|Get on my ship= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Enough. Get on my ship, or I'll drag you there.'' |
| | *'''Testikles:''' ''Don't yell at me! I was coming anyway.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Maláka!'' |
| |-|We sail to victory!= | | |-|We sail to victory!= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''There's nothing to be nervous about. We'll be there cheering you on.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''There's nothing to be nervous about. We'll be there cheering you on.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''But... what if I don't win?'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''But... what if I don't win?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''They'll build statues and write poems about you... But first, we need to get you there.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''They'll build statues and write poems about you... But first, we need to get you there.'' |
| |-|I've got your oil.= | | |-|(Oil made) – I've got your oil.= |
| (This option will not be available if the player did not make the oil)
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I have something for you. A certain oil...'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I have something for you. A certain oil... | |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''My oil? Oh, I could kiss you!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''My oil? Oh, I could kiss you!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''No. You couldn't.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''No. You couldn't.'' |
| {{#tag:tabber| | | {{#tag:tabber| |
| Here's your oil.= | | Here's your oil.= |
| | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Here's your oil. Take it.'' |
| | Testikles sniffs it. |
| | *'''Testikles:''' ''Ah... Just like mater used to make. Will you rub it on?'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Twelve Gods|Gods]] no. Get on the boat.'' |
| {{!}}-{{!}} | | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| You'll get your oil in Elis.= | | You'll get your oil in Elis.= |
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| *'''Testikles:''' ''Good point. Very good point.'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Good point. Very good point.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's get you to the Olympics, then.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's get you to the Olympics, then.'' |
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| {{!}}-{{!}} | | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| If the player did not follow the recipe for the oil.= | | (If the recipe was botched)= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Here's your oil.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Here's your oil.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Ah... Wait. What is this stinking piss?'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Ah... Wait. What is this stinking piss?'' |
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| *'''Testikles:''' ''Yeah... Actually feel much better. Cleared my head right up. Time for a little drink to celebrate!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Yeah... Actually feel much better. Cleared my head right up. Time for a little drink to celebrate!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sail first, drink later.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sail first, drink later.'' |
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| }} | | }} |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''To the Olympics! The people needs me!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''To the Olympics! The people needs me!'' |
| He ran off, lightly bumping Kassandra out of the way. | | [[File:ACOD Kassandra convinces Testikles.png|thumb|250px|Testikles convinced by Kassandra to board the ''Adrestia'']] |
| | He ran off flinging out his arms, swatting Kassandra to the side. She massaged her collar where Testikles touched her. At the bottom of the hill, he turned to look back at her. |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Well? We going?'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Well? We going?'' |
| | Kassandra adjusted her armor once more and muttered to herself. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''He'd better fucking win.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''He'd better fucking win.'' |
| As they sailed across the sea,
| | Kassandra undocked the ship and they began sailing north to Elis. |
| *'''[[Barnabas]]: '''''Testikles, it's an honor to sail with you. Your victory at the Pythian games is legendary.'' | | *'''[[Barnabas]]:''' ''Testikles, it's an honor to sail with you. Your victory at the [[Pythia]]n games is legendary.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Yes... I am!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Yes... I am!'' |
| *'''[[Herodotos]]:''' ''What made you kick him in the head instead of going for a grapple?'' | | *'''[[Herodotos]]:''' ''What made you kick him in the head instead of going for a grapple?'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Felt like it.'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Felt like it.'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Ah, improvisation. Keep your opponent off guard - a good strategy.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Ah, improvisation. Keep your opponent off guard—a good strategy.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Strategy's for people who don't hit hard enough.'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Strategy's for people who don't hit hard enough.'' |
| Some time passed.
| | After a long journey up the Peloponnesus, they drew near to Elis. |
| *'''Testikles: '''''Nike! I'm gonna win!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''[[Nike]]! I'm gonna win!'' |
| *'''Barnabas: '''''Are you excited for the Games, Kassandra?'' | | *'''Barnabas:''' ''Are you excited for the Games, Kassandra?'' |
| | Kassandra replied sarcastically. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thrilled.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thrilled.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Sparta! Woo!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Sparta! Woo!'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Stand warrior stand - feet firmly planted, even in sand. Our spirits soar on high, for a Spartan never truly dies.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Stand warrior stand—feet firmly planted, even in sand. Our spirits soar on high, for a Spartan never truly dies.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Huh?'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Huh?'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''It's a poem. A Spartan poem.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''It's a poem. A Spartan poem...'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Oh. SPARTA! Woo!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Oh. SPARTA! Woo!'' |
| Arriving at Elis, Kassandra met with a familiar face. | | [[File:ACOD_Delivering_a_Champion_-_Alkibiades_receiving_Kassandra.png|thumb|250px|Alkibiades receiving Kassandra and her group]] |
| | Arriving at [[Kyllene]], Kassandra met with a [[Alkibiades|familiar face]] jumping up and down enthusiastically. |
| *'''Alkibiades:''''' Welcome to the Olympic Games! The party has officially begun.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''''' Welcome to the Olympic Games! The party has officially begun.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Alkibiades]]? I'm surprised you're... wearing clothes.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Alkibiades? I'm surprised you're... wearing clothes.'' |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''The day is young, little goat.'' | | *'''Alkibiades: '''''The day is young, little goat.'' |
| (If players choose "Why are you here?") | | Alkibiades looked back to a similarly muscular [[Dorieus|athlete]] surrounded by admirers, then returned to Kassandra.<br /><br /> |
| | (If "Why are you here?" is chosen.) |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Are you here to compete, Alkibiades?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Are you here to compete, Alkibiades?'' |
| *'''Alkibiades:''''' Of course. I enjoy other physical exertions from time to time.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''''' Of course. I enjoy other physical exertions from time to time.'' |
| Testikles burped. | | Testikles belched loudly and staggered back. Alkibiades' wry smile faded. Kassandra looked up at Testikles and grimaced. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sure.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sure.'' |
| Herodotos and Barnabas looked at each other, the latter shrugging. | | Herodotos and Barnabas exchanged puzzled looks, with the latter shrugging.<br /><br /> |
| | | (If "Who will win this year?" is chosen.) |
| (If players choose "Who will win this year?") | |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Who do you think will win the most wreaths this year?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Who do you think will win the most wreaths this year?'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''I will!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''I will!'' |
| *'''Alkibiades:''''' [[Athens]] will surely rise to the occasion.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''[[Athens]] will surely ''rise'' to the occasion.'' |
| *'''Barnabas: '''''I say Messenia.'' | | *'''Barnabas:''' ''I say Messenia.'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Has the sea air addled your mind? Sparta always takes pankration and many others too.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Has the sea air addled your mind? Sparta always takes pankration and many others too.'' |
| *'''Barnabas: '''''You might know a lot about the past, but you know little about the future.'' | | *'''Barnabas:''' ''You might know a lot about the past, but you know little about the future.'' |
| (If players choose "Who's the fighter?") | | (If "Who's the fighter?" is chosen.) |
| | [[File:ACOD_Delivering_a_Champion_-_Dorieus_of_Rhodes.png|thumb|250px|Dorieus of Rhodes]] |
| | Kassandra looked over at the athlete Alkibiades was ogling. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Who is that?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Who is that?'' |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''That is [[Dorieus]] , the reigning champion. He's bloodthirsty, competitive, and has endurance to spare. Jealous?'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''That is Dorieus, the reigning champion. He's bloodthirsty, competitive, and has endurance to spare. Jealous?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't think so.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't think so.'' |
| (If players choose "To the Olympics.") | | (Leave – "To the Olympics.") |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''We've haven't come all this way to stand on the docks.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We've haven't come all this way to stand on the dock.'' |
| *'''Alkibiades:''''' Quite right. Should you ever need a personal sparring partner...'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Quite right. Should you ever need a personal sparring partner...'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''You? A skinny little Athenian? I'm the champion, or gonna be. SPARTA!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''You? A skinny little Athenian? I'm the champion, or gonna be. SPARTA!'' |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''A pity your brain isn't as big as your muscles.'' | | Alkibiades chuckled. |
| Testikles stared at Alkibiades with intimidation, but calmed down quickly afterwards. | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''A pity your brain isn't as big as your muscles.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's get going'' | | Testikles stared at Alkibiades with intimidation, but brushed it off with a swat of his hand. As he moved away, Alkibiades shrugged at Kassandra. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's get going.'' |
| | [[File:ACOD_Delivering_a_Champion_-_Cheering_for_Testikles.png|thumb|250px|Crowd cheering for Testikles]] |
| The crowd applauded upon the arrival of Testikles to the Olympics. | | The crowd applauded upon the arrival of Testikles to the Olympics. |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''I needs to be oiled 'fore I goes to the Games.'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''I needs to be oiled 'fore I goes to the Games.'' |
| *'''Alkibiades:''''' Well, I would have been happy to... assist, if you were in any state to compete.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Well, I would have been happy to... assist, if you were in any state to compete.'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''I likes to be oiled.'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''I likes to be oiled.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Well, that's obvious.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Well, that's obvious.'' |
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| Testikles lightly tapped Kassandra on the nose. | | Testikles lightly tapped Kassandra on the nose. |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Ahh, come here, gives us a hug.'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''Ahh, come here, gives us a hug.'' |
| Kassandra dodged Testikles, causing him to trip over a bowl of fruit and off the dock and into the sea. The bystanders gathered at the edge. | | Kassandra dodged Testikles, causing him to trip over a bowl of fruit and fall off the dock and into the sea. The bystanders gathered at the edge. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Surely, he can swim.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Surely, he can swim.'' |
| A shark swam by, indicating Testikle's fate. | | [[File:ACOD Shark devouring Testikles.png|thumb|250px|The shark devouring Testikles]] |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''Oh... Well, looks like you're the champion now, ah?'' | | A shark swam by as the water turned red, indicating Testikle's fate. |
| *'''Barnabas: '''''I can't believe he's gone.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Oh... Well, looks like you're the champion now, ah?'' |
| | Kassandra's entourage was in shock over this turn of events. |
| | *'''Barnabas:''' ''I can't believe he's gone.'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Unprecedented!'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Unprecedented!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''And... you want me to compete in the Olympics? Stepping into a dead man's sandals... and Testikles isn't even digested yet.'' | | Kassandra spoke with Alkibiades. |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''Come, dear Kassie - show them what you're made of! And show me while you're at it.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And... you want me to compete in the Olympics?'' |
| (If players choose "Where do I need to go?") | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Stepping into a dead man's sandals... and Testikles isn't even digested yet.'' |
| | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Come, dear Kassie—show them what you're made of! And show ''me'' while you're at it.'' |
| | (If "Where do I need to go?" is chosen.) |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where do I go to fight in the pankration?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where do I go to fight in the pankration?'' |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''The [[Stadium, Olympia|stadium]] in [[Olympia]] , naturally. I do love a good rough and tumble.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''The [[Stadium, Olympia|stadium]] in [[Olympia]], naturally. I do love a good rough and tumble.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You know people die in these events.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You know people die in these events.'' |
| Alkibiades shrugged. | | Alkibiades simply shrugged.<br /><br /> |
| | | (If "What else should I know?" is chosen.) |
| (If players choose "What else should I know?") | |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''What else goes on apart from the pankration?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What else goes on apart from the pankration?'' |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''There's javelin, which - of course - you know how that works. The athlete thrusts the long, smooth [[spear]] forward...'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''There's javelin, which—of course—you know how that works. The athlete ''thrusts'' the long, smooth [[spear]] forward...'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Yes, I know.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Yes, I know.'' |
| *'''Alkibiades: '''''And then there's the foot races and the [[horse]] races. Sweat everywhere. A delight for the eyes and the nose.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''And then there's the foot races and the [[horse]] races. Sweat ''everywhere.'' A delight for the eyes ''and'' the nose.'' |
| (If players choose "To the Olympics.") | | (Leave – "To the Olympics.") |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need that wreath for Sparta. If it means I have to compete, so be it.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need that wreath for Sparta. If it means I have to compete, so be it.'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''The event doesn't start just yet. We could look around first - Olympia at [[Olympic Truce|truce]] is quite extraordinary.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''The event doesn't start just yet. We could look around first—Olympia at [[Olympic Truce|truce]] is quite extraordinary.'' |
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| ==Outcome== | | ==Outcome== |
| | | Kassandra successfully delivered Testikles to Elis, but he met a tragic end after a slip and fall into a shark's maw. Kassandra was compelled to compete in the pankration in his stead. |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center"> | | <gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> |
| | ACOD Testikles 'training'.png|Testikles's 'training' method |
| | ACOd-TestiklesAdrestia.jpg|Testikles aboard the Adrestia |
| ACOd-DeliverChamp-Alkibiadespier.jpg|Alkibiades at a pier in Kyllene | | ACOd-DeliverChamp-Alkibiadespier.jpg|Alkibiades at a pier in Kyllene |
| ACOd-DeliverChamp-AlkHerBarpier.jpg | | ACOD Alkibiades ogles at Dorieous.png|Alkibiades ogling at Dorieus, answering why he's in Elis |
| ACOd-DeliveringAChampion-BarnabasKyllenedock.jpg | | ACOD Alkibiades and Testikles.png|Testikles staring at Alkibiades after his jibe |
| | ACOD Shark devouring Testikles.png|A shark devouring Testikles after he fell over from the dock |
| | ACOD Delivering a Champion - Alkibiades and Kassandra reaction.png|Alkibiades and Kassandra reacting to Testikles' death |
| | ACOD Delivering a Champion - Barnabas and Herodotos reaction.png|Barnbas and Herodotos reacting to Testikles' death |
| | ACOd-DeliverChamp-AlkHerBarpier.jpg|Alkibiades, Barnabas and Herodotos at the dock |
| | ACOd-DeliveringAChampion-BarnabasKyllenedock.jpg|Barnabas |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | | [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] |
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