- Kassandra: Where you make drachmae, and I make drachmae? That kind of partnership?
- Street Vendor: Exactly! Equal work, equal pay.
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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| image = | | image = ACOd-FangforYourBuck-vendor.jpg | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Side, World | | type = Side, World | ||
| description=''The weaponsmith had a discerning eye and knew only the sharpest teeth would do for his new bow. Having known sharp teeth her whole life, [[Kassandra]] was the one to get them.'' | | description=''The weaponsmith had a discerning eye and knew only the [[Trade Goods|sharpest teeth]] would do for his new [[Ares' Bow of Slaughter|bow]]. Having known sharp teeth her whole life, [[Kassandra]] was the one to get them.'' | ||
| previous = [[Flowers for the Dead]] | | previous = [[Flowers for the Dead]] | ||
| next = [[Gortyn Out of Hand]] | | next = [[Gortyn Out of Hand]] | ||
| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = | | location = [[Messara]], [[Krete]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = 420s BCE}} | | date = 420s BCE | ||
}} | |||
'''Fang for Your Buck''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. | '''Fang for Your Buck''' 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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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
A street vendor drew Kassandra's attention while she was in [[Gortyn]]. | |||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''I have quite the deal to offer you, if you're open to a business partnership?'' | *'''Street Vendor:''' ''I have quite the deal to offer you, if you're open to a business partnership?<br />You there! ''[[Mercenary|Misthios]]''! Yes, you!'' | ||
Kassandra gave them her attention. | |||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|I work alone.= | |-|I work alone.= | ||
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|-|Business sounds profitable.= | |-|Business sounds profitable.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where you make [[drachma]]e, and I make drachmae? That kind of partnership?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where you make [[drachma]]e, and I make drachmae? That kind of partnership?'' | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What exactly did you have in mind?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What exactly did you have in mind?'' | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''I craft [[bow]]s from rare, exotic items. I've been commissioned to make one using the only finest quality fangs. One from a [[lynx]], one from a [[lion]]ess, and one from a [[shark]]. I could make one for you, too, if you'll help.'' | [[File:ACOD Fang for Your Buck 1.png|thumb|250px|The vendor asking Kassandra to fetch various items in exchange for a bow]] | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''I craft [[bow]]s from rare, exotic items. I've been commissioned to make one using the only finest quality [[Trade Goods|fangs]]. One from a [[Eurasian lynx|lynx]], one from a [[lion]]ess, and one from a [[Great white shark|shark]]. I could make one for you, too, if you'll help.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll fetch the fangs for you, if you tell me where to find them. Though sharks have teeth, not fangs—'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll fetch the fangs for you, if you tell me where to find them. Though sharks have teeth, not fangs—'' | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''A mere technicality! A "fang bow" sounds better. Now, there were questions?'' | *'''Street Vendor:''' ''A mere technicality! A "fang bow" sounds better. Now, there were questions?'' | ||
(If | (If "Where can I find a lynx?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''If you want a lynx's fang, I'll need a heading.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''If you want a lynx's fang, I'll need a heading.'' | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''Of course! Lynxes can be found north of the [[Lost Minoan Shrine]] in [[Zeus' Playground]]. And be careful, they're feisty.'' | *'''Street Vendor:''' ''Of course! Lynxes can be found north of the [[Lost Minoan Shrine]] in [[Zeus' Playground]]. And be careful, they're feisty.'' | ||
(If | (If "Where can I find a lioness?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''A lioness? In [[Krete]]?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''A lioness? In [[Krete]]?'' | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''As luck would have | *'''Street Vendor:''' ''As luck would have it, one is being transported for a rich man on the road from [[Phaistos Village]] to Gortyn City.'' | ||
(If | (If "Where can I find a shark?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find sharks around here?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find sharks around here?'' | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''Perhaps you've heard of "the ocean"?'' | *'''Street Vendor:''' ''Perhaps you've heard of "the ocean"?'' | ||
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(If players choose "Leave—I have enough information.") | (If players choose "Leave—I have enough information.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll get them for you.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll get them for you.'' | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''Thank you, [[Mercenary|misthios]]. | *'''Street Vendor:''' ''Thank you, ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]. | ||
[[File:ACOD Fang for Your Buck 2.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra finds a scene of a broken cage and blood]] | |||
Kassandra first headed to the road between Phaistos Village and Gortyn. Along the way, she found the cart, with its driver and passengers dead. | Kassandra first headed to the road between Phaistos Village and Gortyn. Along the way, she found the cart, with its driver and passengers dead. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be the cart that was transporting the lioness.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be the cart that was transporting the lioness.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''The driver must've lost control, and the lioness' cage broke open.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The driver must've lost control, and the lioness' cage broke open.'' | ||
She investigated a body nearby, recovering a letter. | She investigated a body nearby, recovering a letter. | ||
{{IUNote | |||
|Title=Letter from Lioness Handler | |||
|Text=Make sure this fine beast reaches the great city of Gortyn unharmed. Should you harm her, you'll be FED TO HER.}} | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm. A note. The driver was to deliver the lioness to the leader of Gortyn.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm. A note. The driver was to deliver the lioness to the leader of Gortyn.'' | ||
Kassandra followed the blood trails to where the lioness was | [[File:ACOD Fang for Your Buck 4.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra eliminates the lion, recovering its fang]] | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' '' | Kassandra followed the blood trails to where the lioness was. After killing the lioness, she looted its fang. Kassandra then next traveled to [[Zeus' Playground]], killing a lynx and recovering its fang. Finally, she traveled to Octopus Bay, killing a shark and recovering its teeth. Having collected all the fangs, she returned to the vendor in Gortyn. | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' Misthios'', my humble hands have been commissioned to craft a bow using but a single fang from each a lioness, a lynx, and a shark. Do you have any?'' | |||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|I have fangs to sell.= | |-|I have fangs to sell.= | ||
[[File:ACOD Fang for Your Buck 7.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra hands over the items for the bow]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have the fangs you need, if you're willing to negotiate a fair price for them.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I have the fangs you need, if you're willing to negotiate a fair price for them.'' | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''Of course! I know the value of a good tooth. Would your own mighty [[Ares' Bow of Slaughter|bow]] crafted from fangs be considered a "fair price"? It would have great... bite.'' | *'''Street Vendor:''' ''Of course! I know the value of a good tooth. Would your own mighty [[Ares' Bow of Slaughter|bow]] crafted from fangs be considered a "fair price"? It would have great... bite.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Deal. | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Deal. Hmm a bow worthy of [[Artemis]]...'' | ||
|-|I want to keep my fangs.= | |-|I want to keep my fangs.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have other uses for these fangs.'' | |||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''I suppose what you do with the teeth of beasts is your own business. Though... perhaps I could hire you to get more lion, lynx, and shark fangs for me? I'll make you a custom bow with them as payment...'' | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Street Vendor:''' ''I'm thinking my next masterpiece will be fang armor.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We all have our niche, I guess.'' | |||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Kassandra acquired fangs from a lynx, lioness and shark for a | Kassandra acquired fangs from a lynx, lioness and shark for a weapon smith to craft a "fang bow". | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*If the player has all animal parts in their inventory, this quest will | *If the player has all animal parts in their [[Trade Goods|inventory]], this quest will automatically jump to the part at the end. | ||
*The name of this quest is a reference to the idiom "Bang for the | **While it is possible to obtain all the fangs through other means, the animals for this mission are uniquely tagged so that no loot is shown on them. The lynxes are guaranteed to drop lynx fangs, the lioness is guaranteed to drop a lion fang, and the two sharks near [[Hermit's Dive]] are guaranteed to drop two Shark's Teeth. | ||
*The name of this quest is a reference to the idiom "Bang for the/your buck", meaning it was worth one's money. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
ACOd-FangforYourBuck-carriage.jpg|The carriage | |||
ACOD Fang for Your Buck 3.png|Kassandra following the blood trail | |||
ACOd-FangforYourBuck-lion.jpg|The escaped lioness | |||
ACOD Fang for Your Buck 5.png|Kassandra hunting a pack of lynxes for its fang | |||
ACOD Fang for Your Buck 6.png|Kassandra hunting sharks near the bay | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Fang for Your Buck was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra spoke to a street vendor who requested her to recover a number of items.
A street vendor drew Kassandra's attention while she was in Gortyn.
Kassandra gave them her attention.

(If "Where can I find a lynx?" is chosen.)
(If "Where can I find a lioness?" is chosen.)
(If "Where can I find a shark?" is chosen.)
Kassandra glared at the vendor.
(If players choose "Leave—I have enough information.")

Kassandra first headed to the road between Phaistos Village and Gortyn. Along the way, she found the cart, with its driver and passengers dead.
She approached the cart.
She investigated a body nearby, recovering a letter.
Letter from Lioness Handler

Kassandra followed the blood trails to where the lioness was. After killing the lioness, she looted its fang. Kassandra then next traveled to Zeus' Playground, killing a lynx and recovering its fang. Finally, she traveled to Octopus Bay, killing a shark and recovering its teeth. Having collected all the fangs, she returned to the vendor in Gortyn.

Kassandra acquired fangs from a lynx, lioness and shark for a weapon smith to craft a "fang bow".