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| | image = ACOD_Testikles_trips.png | | | 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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| ==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>You couldn't teach me anything.= | | <tabber> |
| *'''Kassandra:''''' Do I look like I need training? I was sent by King Pausanias to collect the pankration champion.'' | | |-|You couldn't teach me anything.= |
| *'''Alkon:''''' My apologies, I didn't realize you were here for Testikles.'' | | *'''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.'' |
| {{#tag:tabber| | | {{#tag:tabber| |
| You should be more careful.= | | You should be more careful.= |
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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.= |
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| *'''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 asked "What's Testikles like?") | | </tabber> |
| | [[File:ACOD Kassandra and Alkon.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra speaking to Alkon]] |
| | (If "What's Testikles like?" is chosen.) |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Winning the {{Wiki|Olive wreath|wreath}} is important for Sparta. You think he can do it?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Winning the {{Wiki|Olive wreath|wreath}} is important for Sparta. You think he can do it?'' |
| *'''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:''' ''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.'' |
| (If players asked "Where can I find Testikles?") | | (If "Where can I find Testikles?" is chosen.) |
| *'''Kassandra:''''' Where can I find your champion?'' | | *'''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.'' | | *'''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 players asked "What is pankration?") | | (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.'' |
| (Leave — "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 took her leave of Alkon. | | 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.'' |
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| Arriving at the Village of Gytheion, Kassandra found the oil maker's assistant with the help of [[Ikaros]]. | | Arriving at the Village of Gytheion, Kassandra found the oil maker's assistant with the help of [[Ikaros]]. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I see her.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I see her.'' |
| She overheard her talking to herself. | | She overheard her talking to herself. |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Another slow day...'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''Another slow day... I hope he comes back soon.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''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. | | Kassandra approached her, and the slave worriedly waved her off. |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Sorry. Closed.'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''Sorry. Closed.'' |
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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.'' |
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| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|I'm not asking, tell me.= | | |-|I'm not asking, tell me.= |
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| *'''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 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.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's see if I can get this right.'' |
| '''Step One - Heat'''<br>
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| ("First, I light a fire.")
| | First, I light a fire.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It had to be heated.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It had to be heated.'' |
| Kassandra stoked the flames and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. | | Kassandra stoked the flames and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what oil did I need...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what oil did I need...'' |
| ("Fire will burn the oil.")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fire will burn the oil.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't need to light this...'' | | *'''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 decided against lighting a fire and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now the oil. I think I need...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now the oil. I think I need...'' |
| '''Step Two - Oil'''<br>
| | }} |
| ("Oil of [[Apollo]]")
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Oil of Apollo? Sounds good.'' | | Oil of Apollo= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Oil of [[Apollo]]? Sounds good.'' |
| She poured it on the pot. | | She poured it on the pot. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what did I need?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what did I need?'' |
| ("Oil of Athena")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Oil of Athena= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''This one, the oil of Athena. I'll take some of this.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This one, the oil of Athena. I'll take some of this.'' |
| She poured it on the pot. | | She poured it on the pot. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Almost done. Now to add...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Almost done. Now to add...'' |
| '''Step Three - Infusion'''<br>
| | }} |
| ("Rose petal.")
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Rose petal= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''For the final touch, a rose petal. Testikles will smell so good.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''For the final touch, a rose petal. Testikles will smell so good.'' |
| ("Myrrh.")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Myrrh= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Just a bit of myrrh. Testikles is going to smell great.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Just a bit of myrrh. Testikles is going to smell great.'' |
| ("Cinnamon.")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Cinnamon= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''This smells good. Everyone loves cinnamon.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This smells good. Everyone loves cinnamon.'' |
| | }} |
| Kassandra stood and smelled the completed mixture it before filling a jar with it. | | 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.'' | | *'''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.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's too much trouble. Testikles can live without his oil.'' |
| The slave was vexed. | | The slave was vexed. |
| *'''Slave:''' ''After all that — nearly throwing away my freedom — it was too much work for you?'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''After all that—nearly throwing away my freedom—it was too much work for you? ''Maláka''! Get out.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Maláka! Get out.''
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| The slave spat before her. | | The slave spat before her. |
| }} | | }} |
| |-|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.") | | (After saying "I can pay you.") |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Light a fire, and gently heat oil of [[Athena]] to aid the infusion. Once the oil is warm, add a rose petal, and it's done.'' | | *'''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 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.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's see if I can get this right.'' |
| '''Step One - Heat'''<br>
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| ("First, I light a fire.")
| | First, I light a fire.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It had to be heated.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It had to be heated.'' |
| Kassandra stoked the flames and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. | | Kassandra stoked the flames and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what oil did I need...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what oil did I need...'' |
| ("Fire will burn the oil.")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Fire will burn the oil.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't need to light this...'' | | *'''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 decided against lighting a fire and looked over at the two pots of oil nearby. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now the oil. I think I need...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now the oil. I think I need...'' |
| '''Step Two - Oil'''<br>
| | }} |
| ("Oil of [[Apollo]]")
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Oil of Apollo? Sounds good.'' | | Oil of Apollo= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Oil of [[Apollo]]? Sounds good.'' |
| She poured it on the pot. | | She poured it on the pot. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what did I need?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Now what did I need?'' |
| ("Oil of Athena")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Oil of Athena= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''This one, the oil of Athena. I'll take some of this.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This one, the oil of Athena. I'll take some of this.'' |
| She poured it on the pot. | | She poured it on the pot. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Almost done. Now to add...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Almost done. Now to add...'' |
| '''Step Three - Infusion'''<br>
| | }} |
| ("Rose petal.")
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | Rose petal= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''For the final touch, a rose petal. Testikles will smell so good.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''For the final touch, a rose petal. Testikles will smell so good.'' |
| ("Myrrh.")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Myrrh= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Just a bit of myrrh. Testikles is going to smell great.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Just a bit of myrrh. Testikles is going to smell great.'' |
| ("Cinnamon.")
| | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| | Cinnamon= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''This smells good. Everyone loves cinnamon.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This smells good. Everyone loves cinnamon.'' |
| | }} |
| Kassandra stood and smelled the completed mixture it before filling a jar with it. | | 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.'' | | *'''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.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's too much trouble. Testikles can live without his oil.'' |
| The slave was vexed. | | The slave was vexed. |
| *'''Slave:''' ''After all that — nearly throwing away my freedom — it was too much work for you?'' | | *'''Slave:''' ''After all that—nearly throwing away my freedom—it was too much work for you? ''Maláka''! Get out.'' |
| *'''Slave:''' ''Maláka! Get out.''
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| The slave spat before her. | | The slave spat before her. |
| }} | | }} |
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| *'''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. | | Kassandra had to consider another approach. |
| |-|I won't put you in that posi...= | | |-|I won't put you in that position.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry. I won't 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. | | Kassandra decided to make do without the oil and not jeopardize the slave. |
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| Regardless, Kassandra turned away and made for the ''[[Adrestia]].'' | | 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. Ikaros located him near the lone hut on the island. |
| Kassandra sailed to the island in the Bay of Hades to retrieve Testikles. Ikaros located him near the lone hut on the island. | |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be Testikles.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be Testikles.'' |
| She approached him and heard him muttering to himself as he drank. | | She approached him and heard him muttering to himself as he drank. |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Just another drink... For fortification, improves the stamina.'' | | *'''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!'' |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Testikles!''
| | [[File:ACOD_Delivering_a_Champion_-_Kassandra_finding_jugs_of_wine.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra finding jugs of wine near the hut]] |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''Another sip, then training. Good for the constitution.''
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| *'''Testikles:''' ''Yeah, Testikles the champion!''
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| As Kassandra eyed the empty wine amphorae, Testikles turned around and walked up to her, jabbing her in the shoulder. | | 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?'' |
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| *'''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.'' |
| |-|(Oil made) - I've got your oil.= | | |-|(Oil made) – I've got your 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!'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's get you to the Olympics, then.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's get you to the Olympics, then.'' |
| {{!}}-{{!}} | | {{!}}-{{!}} |
| (If the player botched the recipe)= | | (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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| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| *'''Testikles:''' ''To the Olympics! The people needs me!'' | | *'''Testikles:''' ''To the Olympics! The people needs me!'' |
| | [[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. | | 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 adjusted her armor once more and muttered to herself. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''He'd better fucking win.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''He'd better fucking win.'' |
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| Kassandra undocked the ship and they began sailing north to Elis. | | 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 [[Pythia]]n games is legendary.'' | | *'''[[Barnabas]]:''' ''Testikles, it's an honor to sail with you. Your victory at the [[Pythia]]n games is legendary.'' |
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| *'''[[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.'' |
| After a long journey up the Peloponnesus, they drew near to Elis. | | After a long journey up the Peloponnesus, they drew near to Elis. |
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| *'''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!'' |
| | | [[File:ACOD_Delivering_a_Champion_-_Alkibiades_receiving_Kassandra.png|thumb|250px|Alkibiades receiving Kassandra and her group]] |
| Arriving at [[Araxos Point]], Kassandra met with a [[Alkibiades|familiar face]] jumping up and down enthusiastically. | | 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.'' |
| Alkibiades looked back to a similarly muscular [[Dorieus|athlete]] surrounded by admirers, then returned to Kassandra. | | Alkibiades looked back to a similarly muscular [[Dorieus|athlete]] surrounded by admirers, then returned to Kassandra.<br /><br /> |
| (If players asked "Why are you here?") | | (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 belched loudly and staggered back. Alkibiades' wry smile faded. Kassandra looked up at Testikles and grimaced. | | Testikles belched loudly and staggered back. Alkibiades' wry smile faded. Kassandra looked up at Testikles and grimaced. |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sure.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sure.'' |
| Herodotos and Barnabas exchanged puzzled looks, with the latter shrugging.<br> | | Herodotos and Barnabas exchanged puzzled looks, with the latter shrugging.<br /><br /> |
| (If players asked "Who will win this year?") | | (If "Who will win this year?" is chosen.) |
| *'''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!'' |
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| *'''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 asked "Who's the fighter?")<br> | | (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 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.'' |
| (Leave - "To the Olympics.") | | (Leave – "To the Olympics.") |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''We've haven't come all this way to stand on the dock.'' | | *'''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...'' |
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| Testikles stared at Alkibiades with intimidation, but brushed it off with a swat of his hand. As he moved away, Alkibiades shrugged at Kassandra. | | 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.'' | | *'''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.'' |
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| 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 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.'' |
| | [[File:ACOD Shark devouring Testikles.png|thumb|250px|The shark devouring Testikles]] |
| A shark swam by as the water turned red, indicating Testikle's fate. | | A shark swam by as the water turned red, indicating Testikle's fate. |
| *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Oh... Well, looks like you're the champion now, ah?'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Oh... Well, looks like you're the champion now, ah?'' |
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| Kassandra's entourage was in shock over this turn of events. | | Kassandra's entourage was in shock over this turn of events. |
| *'''Barnabas:''' ''I can't believe he's gone.'' | | *'''Barnabas:''' ''I can't believe he's gone.'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''And... you want me to compete in the Olympics?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And... you want me to compete in the Olympics?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Stepping into a dead man's sandals... and Testikles isn't even digested yet.'' | | *'''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.'' | | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Come, dear Kassie—show them what you're made of! And show ''me'' while you're at it.'' |
| (If players asked "Where do I need to go?") | | (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 simply shrugged.<br> | | Alkibiades simply shrugged.<br /><br /> |
| (If players asked "What else should I know?") | | (If "What else should I know?" is chosen.) |
| *'''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.'' |
| (Leave — "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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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" columns="4"> | | <gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> |
| ACOD Kassandra and Alkon.png|Kassandra asking the training master, Alkon, where the champion is.
| | ACOD Testikles 'training'.png|Testikles's 'training' method |
| ACOD Gytheion - Oil Maker's Apprentice.png|Kassandra asking the oil merchant's apprentice for body oil.
| | ACOd-TestiklesAdrestia.jpg|Testikles aboard the Adrestia |
| ACOD Pankration Oil preparation.png|Kassandra preparing a Pankration fighter's body oil.
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| ACOD Testikles 'training'.png|Testikles's 'training' method. | |
| ACOD Kassandra convinces Testikles.png|Kassandra convinces Testikles to board the Adrestia.
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| 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 Alkibiades ogles at Dorieous.png|Alkibiades ogling at Dorieous, answering why he's in Elis. | | ACOD Alkibiades ogles at Dorieous.png|Alkibiades ogling at Dorieus, answering why he's in Elis |
| ACOD Alkibiades and Testikles.png|Testikles stares at Alkibiades after his jibe. | | ACOD Alkibiades and Testikles.png|Testikles staring at Alkibiades after his jibe |
| ACOD Shark devouring Testikles.png|A shark immediately devours Testikles after falling over from the dock. | | ACOD Shark devouring Testikles.png|A shark devouring Testikles after he fell over from the dock |
| ACOd-DeliverChamp-AlkHerBarpier.jpg | | ACOD Delivering a Champion - Alkibiades and Kassandra reaction.png|Alkibiades and Kassandra reacting to Testikles' death |
| ACOd-DeliveringAChampion-BarnabasKyllenedock.jpg | | 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 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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