- Kassandra: Phoibe...
Kassandra stood up.
- Kassandra: We've been over this.
- Phoibe: I know, I know. He's just an eagle.
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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| image = | | image = ACOD So It Begins 1.png | ||
| description = ''Our story began on the down-and-out isle of [[Kephallonia]], when [[Kassandra]] was greeted by two parties: [[Phoibe|one friendly]], and one not. The information they both brought with them, however, was news to her.'' | |||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Main | | type = Main | ||
| previous = [[ | | previous = [[Battle of Thermopylae (memory)|Battle of Thermopylae]] | ||
| next = [[Debt Collector]] | | next = [[Debt Collector]] | ||
| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Kephallonia]] | | location = [[Kephallonia]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = 431 BCE}} | | date = 431 BCE}} | ||
'''So It Begins''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the | '''So It Begins''' 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== | ||
Whilst relaxing atop her [[Kephallonian hovel|home]], Kassandra was interrupted by thugs bearing a warning. | |||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
Kassandra sat, humming while holding the top half of a spear atop | While her [[eagle]] [[Ikaros]] patrolled the skies, Kassandra sat, humming while holding the top half of [[Spear of Leonidas|a spear]] atop her [[Kephallonian hovel|home]]. | ||
*'''Rogue:''' ''Hey, shit-face! Get down here!'' | *'''Rogue:''' ''Hey, shit-face! Get down here!'' | ||
Kassandra proceeded to the edge of the building. | Kassandra proceeded to the edge of the building. | ||
*'''Rogue:''' ''[[ | *'''Rogue:''' ''[[Cyclops of Kephallonia|Cyclops]]'s got a message for you!'' | ||
Kassandra leapt | Kassandra leapt down to stand before the rogue and his companion. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell your boss he can stick | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell your boss he can stick it—'' | ||
The rogue's companion punched Kassandra. | [[File:ACOD So It Begins 4.png|thumb|250px|The Cyclops' thugs punching Kassandra]] | ||
The rogue's companion punched Kassandra in the face, making her nose bleed. | |||
*'''Rogue:''' ''That's for last week!'' | *'''Rogue:''' ''That's for last week!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra: | *'''Kassandra:''' Maláka! | ||
*'''Rogue:''' ''The Cyclops said you like to act tough. So act tough!'' | *'''Rogue:''' ''The Cyclops said you like to act tough. So act tough!'' | ||
After Kassandra knocked the rogue and thug | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Get a little closer, and I will.'' | ||
*'''Thug:''' ''You should know by now. The Cyclops always collects his debts. You have a lesson to learn.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''If the Cyclops wants to teach me, tell him to come here himself.'' | |||
*'''Rogue:''' ''Never mess with the Cyclops!'' | |||
After Kassandra knocked out the rogue and thug, she sat down, exhausted. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Last week? This shit happens ''every'' week. I can't keep doing this.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Last week? This shit happens ''every'' week. I can't keep doing this.'' | ||
Kassandra looked up as | Kassandra looked up as Ikaros landed and screeched. She tended to her nosebleed. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Thanks for the warning.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thanks for the warning.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD So It Begins 6.png|thumb|250px|Phoibe arriving at Kassandra's home]] | |||
[[Phoibe]] ran around the corner. | [[Phoibe]] ran around the corner. | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''What happened to you?'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''What happened to you?'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Apparently not.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Apparently not.'' | ||
Phoibe proceeded to eat some of Kassandra's food. | Phoibe proceeded to eat some of Kassandra's food. | ||
* '''Kassandra:''' ''Of course. Help yourself.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Of course. Help yourself.'' | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''You hungry too, Ikaros? Do you think [[Jupiter|Zeus]] would bless me with an eagle? Like he blessed you, Kassandra? ...Maybe you could ask him for me!'' | |||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''You hungry too, Ikaros? Do you think [[Zeus]] would bless me with an eagle? Like he blessed you? ...Maybe you could ask him for me!'' | <tabber> | ||
|-|Not this again.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe...'' | |||
Kassandra stood up. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We've been over this.'' | |||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''I know, I know. He's just an eagle.'' | |||
|-|I'll ask Zeus for you.= | |||
Kassandra stood up. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll try to put in a good word for you.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll try to put in a good word for you.'' | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''Finally!'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Finally!'' | ||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''So. What are you doing here?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So. What are you doing here?'' | ||
[[File:ACOD So It Begins 8.png|thumb|250px|Phoibe and Ikaros]] | |||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''Oh! I almost forgot! [[Markos]] is looking for you.'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Oh! I almost forgot! [[Markos]] is looking for you.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What does that weasel want now?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What does that weasel want now?'' | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''Don't know. He | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Don't know. He wants you to meet him at his new house. On his [[Markos' Vineyard|vineyard]].'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What? A ''vineyard''? ''Maláka''!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What? A ''vineyard''?'' Maláka''!'' | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''It's on the road to [[Sami]]. He says wine will make him rich!'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''It's on the road to [[Sami]]. He says wine will make him rich!'' | ||
(If | (If "How long has Markos had a vineyard?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Since when has he had a vineyard?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Since when has he had a vineyard?'' | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''Yesterday I think.'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Yesterday I think.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''So | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So Markos—who owes ''me'' [[drachma]]e—is buying vineyards? With what money?'' | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''I dunno.'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''I dunno.'' | ||
(If | (If "Where on the road to Sami?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find Markos's new, beautiful estate?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find Markos's new, beautiful estate?'' | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''You know the statue of Zeus on [[Mount Ainos]]? It's south of that!'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''You know the [[Lightning Zeus|statue of Zeus]] on [[Mount Ainos]]? It's south of that!'' | ||
( | ("I'll go find him.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Well, I guess I owe Markos a little visit. Thank you, Phoibe.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Well, I guess I owe Markos a little visit. Thank you, Phoibe.'' | ||
Phoibe reached out her hand. Kassandra tossed a drachma into her hand. | |||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''I'll go tell Markos you're coming.'' | *'''Phoibe:''' ''I'll go tell Markos you're coming.'' | ||
The rogue and thug rose groggily to their feet as Phoibe departed. | The rogue and thug rose groggily to their feet as Phoibe departed with her eagle toy [[Chara]]. | ||
*'''Phoibe:''' ''Skree!'' | |||
*'''Thug:''' ''My head...'' | *'''Thug:''' ''My head...'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Get out of here.= | |||
Kassandra waved her hand in the direction of the main road. | |||
[[File:ACOD So It Begins 9.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra sparing the thugs]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Fun's over. Tell that one-eyed freak if he ever sends you here again, I'm gonna cut out his other eye and feed it to my bird.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Fun's over. Tell that one-eyed freak if he ever sends you here again, I'm gonna cut out his other eye and feed it to my bird.'' | ||
The two men ran off. | She jerked her thumb over her shoulder at Ikaros, who screeched. The two men ran off. | ||
* '''Kassandra:''' ''I'll see Markos as soon as I'm dressed.'' | |-|⚔️You're dead.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You made a mistake coming here.'' | |||
Kassandra killed the bandits. | |||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll see Markos as soon as I'm dressed.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll have to go up top to get dressed.'' | |||
She entered her home, looking to a [[Short blade|knife]] on a table. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Markos knew this would serve young Kassandra well. Can't imagine fighting the Cyclops's thugs with it now.'' | |||
Kassandra left the room through the back door, spotting a basin near the exit of the small courtyard. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Eugh, that smells lovely. Probably time I emptied it.'' | |||
She climbed the stairs that lead to the rooftop, where she noticed some stirred pillows beside an extinguished brazier. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe slept here again, poor kid. No place to call home.'' | |||
If Kassandra tried to leave the area without equipping her armor, she would comment on this. | |||
* '''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not getting caught without armor twice today.'' | |||
Kassandra reached the [[Treasure chest|chest]] on top of the house, from which she recovered a broken [[bow]], as well as a [[Misthios' Belt|belt]] and a [[Misthios Tunic|tunic]], which she donned. Kassandra then made her way to the vineyard. | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|If Kassandra spared the bandits= | |||
Along the way, she was ambushed by the Cyclops' thugs from earlier with more reinforcements. | |||
*'''Rogue:''' ''There she is! Get her!'' | |||
*'''Thug:''' ''By [[Ares]], we'll slice you right open.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That's what I get for sparing you? No manners.'' | |||
Kassandra killed the [[bandit]]s. | |||
|-|If Kassandra killed the bandits= | |||
</tabber> | |||
She sent Ikaros to scout ahead. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Guess this is the vineyard... Straight ahead. There you are. Let's see what you've gotten yourself into this time, Markos.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Guess this is the vineyard... Straight ahead. There you are. Let's see what you've gotten yourself into this time, Markos.'' | ||
Kassandra came upon Markos conversing with one of his farmers. | |||
*'''Farmer:''' '' | [[File:ACOD So It Begins 10.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra approaching Markos from behind]] | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''Boss—I keep telling you—you can't do that.'' | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''Why? It's my farm! I can plant where I want.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Why? It's my farm! I can plant where I want.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''The | *'''Farmer:''' ''The [[grape]]s will die here—all of them.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''You have to forget what you know about the past, my | *'''Markos:''' ''You have to forget what you know about the past, my friend—together, we will revolutionize wine making! Believe me, you will look back on this day and— '' | ||
Kassandra nudged him from behind. | Kassandra nudged him from behind. | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Kassandra, thank the gods | *'''Markos:''' ''Kassandra, thank the [[Greek mythology|gods]]—Phoibe found you in time.'' | ||
The | The farmer walked away, muttering under his breath. | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''Thinks he can tell me about grapes...'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''Thinks he can tell me about grapes...'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''I can still hear you...'' | *'''Markos:''' ''I can still hear you...'' | ||
[[File:ACOD So It Begins 11.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra confronting Markos]] | |||
Markos turned back to Kassandra. | Markos turned back to Kassandra. | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''I was worried sick. The Cyclops sent his scum to find you. I think they mean you harm.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''I was worried sick. The Cyclops sent his scum to find you. I think they mean you harm.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I wish you would have told me that ''before'' they hit me. But that's beside the point. You bought a vineyard, Markos? A ''vineyard?! | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I wish you would have told me that ''before'' they hit me. But that's beside the point. You bought a vineyard, Markos? A ''vineyard''?!'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Why not? I like wine, you like wine. Everybody likes wine. Everybody buys wine! Why not from me?'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Why not? I like wine, you like wine. Everybody likes wine. Everybody buys wine! Why not from me?'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Because you don't know how to grow grapes | |-|You don't know how to make wine.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Because you don't know how to grow grapes or make wine?'' | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''I'm a fast learner! You grow grapes on the vine, then you get some wine!'' | *'''Markos:''' ''I'm a fast learner! You grow grapes on the vine, then you get some wine!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's that simple, is it?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's that simple, is it?'' | ||
|-|You're going to fail.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Please, Markos. You'll fuck this up like you fuck up everything else. You can't pay me back in grapes.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''You know me better than to think I don't have a plan. Markos ''always'' has a plan!'' | *'''Markos:''' ''You know me better than to think I don't have a plan. Markos ''always'' has a plan!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''All right. Then do you have the money you owe me?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''All right. Then do you have the money you owe me?'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Do I have the money I owe you? Of course. Of course. Well, no. Not at the moment.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Do I have the money I owe you? Of course. Of course. Well, no. Not at the moment.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' '' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Then—get—it.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Instantly, my friend, instantly. | *'''Markos:''' ''Instantly, my friend, instantly. But—maybe you should do that. There is a [[merchant]] in Sami—I'm not very good at these things as you know.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You want me to collect my own debt?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You want me to collect my own debt?'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''It's just waiting for you in Sami, my friend.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''It's just waiting for you in Sami, my friend.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who's the merchant?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Who's the merchant?'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''[[Duris]]. You know Duris. He's very nice.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''[[Duris]]. You know Duris. He's very nice.'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Stop giving Duris money.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' '' ''Duris?'' How stupid can you get? Stop giving him money!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' '' ''Duris?'' How stupid can you get? Stop giving him money!'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''He always pays me back.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''He always pays me back.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''After I threaten him.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''After I threaten him.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' '' | *'''Markos:''' ''Exactly—everybody benefits. Duris gets his money. I get my interest—and you have work. [[Kephallonia]] is wonderful, is it not?'' | ||
(If | |-|You're too kind to Duris.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Duris? Again? Why do you keep lending him money?'' | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''He's a loyal friend. I don't want his family to starve.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You're a good friend, but you're bad with money.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
(If "Where is Duris?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find Duris?'' | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''In a shop in Sami overlooking the docks—you know this Kassandra.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Will he be there?'' | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''You mistake me for the [[Pythia (431 BCE)|Pythia]]. I couldn't possibly know.'' | |||
(If "How should I handle this?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''How do you want to handle this one?'' | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''Not like you handled that [[olive]] oil business. That was—that was too much.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I got the money.'' | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''And now we'll never get any more from him. If you kill them all, nobody benefits. Threatening them and maybe more... Breaking things, certainly. Seal the money if you have to, but don't robe me of my customers. Unless you can't avoid it. These things happen.'' | |||
(If "I want my drachmae." chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He'd better have my money, Markos. I'd hate to have to sell ''our'' vineyard.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''He'd better have my money, Markos. I'd hate to have to sell ''our'' vineyard.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Of course he will! Oh, after there's another matter I want to discuss with you. After.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Of course he will! Oh, after there's another matter I want to discuss with you. After.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Fine, but I'm taking a horse. It's too hot and too long a walk to go on foot.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Fine, but I'm taking a [[horse]]. It's too hot and too long a walk to go on foot.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' '' | *'''Markos:''' ''But—'' | ||
Markos and Kassandra approached the nearby stables. | |||
[[File:ACOD So It Begins 12.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra and Markos walking to the stables]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Think of it as interest, Markos. Everybody benefits.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Think of it as interest, Markos. Everybody benefits.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Of course, my friend, you shall have your pick!'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Of course, my friend, you shall have your pick!'' | ||
(If | (If "What about the horse on the left?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me about this one.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me about this one.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''The Skyros! You have an eye for sturdy stock, | *'''Markos:''' ''The Skyros! You have an eye for sturdy stock, my friend! That horse can cling to mountain passes like a goat.'' | ||
(If | (If "What about the horse in the middle?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The one in the middle. Tell me about it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The one in the middle. Tell me about it.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Ah! You have picked a beauty, my friend. That horse is from [[Thessalonia]]. Bred for its courage.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Ah! You have picked a beauty, my friend. That horse is from [[Thessaly|Thessalonia]]. Bred for its courage.'' | ||
(If | (If "What about the horse on the right?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I like the look of the one on the right.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I like the look of the one on the right.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Ah, the | *'''Markos:''' ''Ah, the [[Makedonia]]n. These are bred for battle. A true warrior's horse!'' | ||
( | ("I'm ready to choose.") | ||
[[File:ACOD So It Begins 13.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra and Markos at the stables]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I've made my choice.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've made my choice.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Which one will it be?'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Which one will it be?'' | ||
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*'''Markos:''' ''A, uh, a fine choice. But, this particular breed has a few... quirks that you might not be aware of. I wouldn't want you to take an unworthy horse.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''A, uh, a fine choice. But, this particular breed has a few... quirks that you might not be aware of. I wouldn't want you to take an unworthy horse.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''This is the one I want.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This is the one I want.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Are you sure, | *'''Markos:''' ''Are you sure, because—'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure, Markos.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure, Markos.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Everybody benefits. Especially ''you!'' You've chosen the great [[Phobos]]. He's never let me down!'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Everybody benefits. Especially ''you!'' You've chosen the great [[Phobos (horse)|Phobos]]. He's never let me down!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Phobos.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Phobos.'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''Remember, meet me at the temple in Sami when you have, uh, your money from Duris.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Remember, meet me at the temple in Sami when you have, uh, your money from Duris.'' | ||
[[Euterpe]] walked up to the pair. | The farmer [[Euterpe]] walked up to the pair. | ||
[[File:ACOD So It Begins 14.png|thumb|250px|Euterpe speaking to Markos]] | |||
*'''Markos:''' ''Ah, Euterpe! There's plenty of wine left to buy. Don't fret.'' | *'''Markos:''' ''Ah, Euterpe! There's plenty of wine left to buy. Don't fret.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Euterpe:''' ''Not now, you fool! Phoibe's been taken.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''By who?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''By who?'' | ||
*''' | *'''Euterpe:''' ''Thugs of the Cyclops—who else? Snatched her right off the main road!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where they went.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me where they went.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Euterpe:''' ''In the direction of [[Ktimene Beach]].'' | ||
*'''Markos:''' ''The beach? Can she swim?'' | *'''Markos:''' ''The beach? Can she swim?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll get her.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll get her.'' | ||
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==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Kassandra defended herself against thugs sent by the Cyclops. Later, she reluctantly agreed to help Markos reclaim his money, but not before learning of Phoibe's capture by the Cyclops' thugs. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180 | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
ACOD So It Begins 2.png|Kassandra relaxing on the roof | |||
ACOD So It Begins 3.png|Rogue and Thug calling Kassandra down | |||
ACOD So It Begins 5.png|Kassandra suffering a nose bleed | |||
ACOD So It Begins 7.png|Phoibe feeding Ikaros | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==References== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] '' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
{{ACODMemories}} | {{ACODMemories}} | ||
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So It Begins was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2018 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Whilst relaxing atop her home, Kassandra was interrupted by thugs bearing a warning.
While her eagle Ikaros patrolled the skies, Kassandra sat, humming while holding the top half of a spear atop her home.
Kassandra proceeded to the edge of the building.
Kassandra leapt down to stand before the rogue and his companion.

The rogue's companion punched Kassandra in the face, making her nose bleed.
After Kassandra knocked out the rogue and thug, she sat down, exhausted.
Kassandra looked up as Ikaros landed and screeched. She tended to her nosebleed.

Phoibe ran around the corner.
Phoibe proceeded to eat some of Kassandra's food.
Kassandra stood up.
Kassandra stood up.

(If "How long has Markos had a vineyard?" is chosen.)
(If "Where on the road to Sami?" is chosen.)
("I'll go find him.")
Phoibe reached out her hand. Kassandra tossed a drachma into her hand.
The rogue and thug rose groggily to their feet as Phoibe departed with her eagle toy Chara.
Kassandra waved her hand in the direction of the main road.

She entered her home, looking to a knife on a table.
Kassandra left the room through the back door, spotting a basin near the exit of the small courtyard.
She climbed the stairs that lead to the rooftop, where she noticed some stirred pillows beside an extinguished brazier.
If Kassandra tried to leave the area without equipping her armor, she would comment on this.
Kassandra reached the chest on top of the house, from which she recovered a broken bow, as well as a belt and a tunic, which she donned. Kassandra then made her way to the vineyard.
Along the way, she was ambushed by the Cyclops' thugs from earlier with more reinforcements.
She sent Ikaros to scout ahead.
Kassandra came upon Markos conversing with one of his farmers.

Kassandra nudged him from behind.
The farmer walked away, muttering under his breath.

Markos turned back to Kassandra.
(If "Where is Duris?" is chosen.)
(If "How should I handle this?" is chosen.)
(If "I want my drachmae." chosen.)
Markos and Kassandra approached the nearby stables.

(If "What about the horse on the left?" is chosen.)
(If "What about the horse in the middle?" is chosen.)
(If "What about the horse on the right?" is chosen.)
("I'm ready to choose.")

(Note: Despite the descriptions, there is no difference between the horses except for color.)
The farmer Euterpe walked up to the pair.

Kassandra defended herself against thugs sent by the Cyclops. Later, she reluctantly agreed to help Markos reclaim his money, but not before learning of Phoibe's capture by the Cyclops' thugs.