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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| name = By the Fates | | name = By the Fates | ||
| image = | | image = ACOD By the Fates 7.png | ||
| description = ''[[Diona]] invited [[Kassandra]] to discuss the information her scouts had gathered, but the plucky priestess had other things on her mind...'' | | description = ''[[Diona]] invited [[Kassandra]] to discuss the information her scouts had gathered, but the plucky priestess had other things on her mind...'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Side, Character | | type = Side, Character | ||
| previous = [[In a Rush]] | | previous = [[In a Rush]] | ||
| next= | | next = | ||
| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = | | location = [[Kythera Island]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = 429 BCE}} | | date = c. 429 BCE | ||
}} | |||
'''By the Fates''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. | '''By the Fates''' 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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*'''Priestess:''' ''We've been expecting you. Please follow me.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''We've been expecting you. Please follow me.'' | ||
She led the way to the patio of the villa, as Kassandra followed. | She led the way to the patio of the villa, as Kassandra followed. | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''She's instructed me to take good care of you before she arrives. | *'''Priestess:''' ''She's instructed me to take good care of you before she arrives. Your shoulders must be aching. I'm sure I can help loosen you up before Diona arrives.'' | ||
After they reached the place, the priestess bowed and walked away as Diona entered. | After they reached the place, the priestess bowed and walked away as Diona entered. | ||
(If | (If Kassandra has refused her earlier advances) | ||
*'''Diona:''' ''Sure you don't want to reconsider?'' | *'''Diona:''' ''Sure you don't want to reconsider?'' | ||
(If | (If kassandra has been receptive to her earlier advances) | ||
*'''Diona:''' ''You look like you're ready to go.'' | *'''Diona:''' ''You look like you're ready to go.'' | ||
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*'''Priestess:''' ''Yes, quite awhile ago in fact.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Yes, quite awhile ago in fact.'' | ||
|-|No, let's not do this.= | |-|No, let's not do this.= | ||
[[File:ACOD By the Fates 2.png|thumb|250px|Diona pouting and leaving after Kassandra rejected her advances]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The [[Eritha|High Priestess]] could be in grave danger. We don't have time for this.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The [[Eritha|High Priestess]] could be in grave danger. We don't have time for this.'' | ||
Diona pouted and finally gave up on seducing Kassandra. | Diona pouted and finally gave up on seducing Kassandra. | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Diona said something about the scouts and their report. Where are they?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Diona said something about the scouts and their report. Where are they?'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Diona is done with you.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Diona is done with you.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD By the Fates 3.png|thumb|250px|The handmaiden arriving with the Cult's guards]] | |||
The three [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] Kassandra had freed earlier approached, wearing the armor of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. Kassandra drew the [[Spear of Leonidas]]. | The three [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] Kassandra had freed earlier approached, wearing the armor of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. Kassandra drew the [[Spear of Leonidas]]. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' Maláka. | *'''Kassandra:''' Maláka. | ||
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Even the three of them together proved no match for the Eagle Bearer. Kassandra slew them all and confronted the priestess, who was cowering on the upper roof. | Even the three of them together proved no match for the Eagle Bearer. Kassandra slew them all and confronted the priestess, who was cowering on the upper roof. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You! What's going on?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You! What's going on?'' | ||
[[File:ACOD By the Fates 5.png|thumb|250px|The priestess confronted by Kassandra]] | |||
*'''Priestess:''' ''I-I was just doing as I was told. Diona told me to take you to the garden.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''I-I was just doing as I was told. Diona told me to take you to the garden.'' | ||
She rose to her feet, but cowered under Kassandra's glare. | She rose to her feet, but cowered under Kassandra's glare. | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Please don't kill me.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Please don't kill me.'' | ||
(If | (If "Why did they attack me?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Why did they attack me? I freed these men myself!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why did they attack me? I freed these men myself!'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Diona played you like she did the High Priestess. The captain you killed was a leader for her sister's reinforcements. | *'''Priestess:''' ''Diona played you like she did the High Priestess. The captain you killed was a leader for her sister's reinforcements. A-and the poison was to be used against you if you proved too dangerous.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll show that snake exactly how dangerous I am.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll show that snake exactly how dangerous I am.'' | ||
(If | (If "Why is Diona doing this?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Why is Diona doing this to her own people?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why is Diona doing this to her own people?'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Diona hates her sister. She's been second-best all her life.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Diona hates her sister. She's been second-best all her life.'' | ||
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*'''Priestess:''' ''She's on her way to kill the High Priestess at the [[Altar of Aphrodite|altar]] north of the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera|temple]]. You'll have to hurry.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''She's on her way to kill the High Priestess at the [[Altar of Aphrodite|altar]] north of the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera|temple]]. You'll have to hurry.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The altar? Good. [[Aphrodite]] will have a sacrifice tonight.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The altar? Good. [[Aphrodite]] will have a sacrifice tonight.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD By the Fates 6.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra finding injured and deceased civilians around the temple]] | |||
Kassandra ran out of the villa and up the road to the temple and along the way saw many injured civilians. The temple's doors themselves were destroyed, laying wide open and charred. | Kassandra ran out of the villa and up the road to the temple and along the way saw many injured civilians. The temple's doors themselves were destroyed, laying wide open and charred. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Diona! Where is she?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Diona! Where is she?'' | ||
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*'''Unknown:''' ''This is madness! ''She's'' Diona! And she's conspired with the Cult to usurp my position as High Priestess!'' | *'''Unknown:''' ''This is madness! ''She's'' Diona! And she's conspired with the Cult to usurp my position as High Priestess!'' | ||
*'''Unknown:''' ''Don't be deceived, ''misthios''! They've set this final trap to fool you!'' | *'''Unknown:''' ''Don't be deceived, ''misthios''! They've set this final trap to fool you!'' | ||
[[File:ACOD By the Fates 8.png|thumb|250px|Both sisters trying to plead their case]] | |||
Kassandra approached the two, comparing them. | Kassandra approached the two, comparing them. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't believe you're twins.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't believe you're twins.'' | ||
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*'''Unknown (left):''' ''You wouldn't feel a thing, you monster—I'm not sure you ever have.'' | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''You wouldn't feel a thing, you monster—I'm not sure you ever have.'' | ||
(If | (If "What was in the note from the handmaiden?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The High Priestess will know what was in the note from her handmaiden.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The High Priestess will know what was in the note from her handmaiden.'' | ||
*'''Unknown (right):''' ''"Do not trust the Fates"!'' | *'''Unknown (right):''' ''"Do not trust the Fates"!'' | ||
*'''Unknown (left):''' ''How could you possibly know that?'' | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''How could you possibly know that?'' | ||
*'''Unknown (right):''' ''Her end must have been so tragic she renounced the Fates. The poor girl, it was all my fault. | *'''Unknown (right):''' ''Her end must have been so tragic she renounced the Fates. The poor girl, it was all my fault. I sent her to spy on you, and you had her killed when she threatened to expose you!'' | ||
*'''Unknown (left):''' ''Don't listen to her lies! I am the High Priestess!'' | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''Don't listen to her lies! I am the High Priestess!'' | ||
(If | (If "What if I kill you both?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I could just kill you both. Maybe I ''should. | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I could just kill you both. Maybe I ''should. | ||
*'''Unknown (left):''' ''Kill us both?! You truly think they care which one of us lives or dies?'' | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''Kill us both?! You truly think they care which one of us lives or dies?'' | ||
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*'''Unknown (left):''' ''You would know what the Cult would do, wouldn't you, snake?!'' | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''You would know what the Cult would do, wouldn't you, snake?!'' | ||
(If | (If "What if I walk away?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What if I let you settle this yourself?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What if I let you settle this yourself?'' | ||
*'''Unknown (right):''' ''Walk away and you'll have more blood on your hands! Diona will surely slay me!'' | *'''Unknown (right):''' ''Walk away and you'll have more blood on your hands! Diona will surely slay me!'' | ||
*'''Unknown (left):''' ''Snake! | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''Snake! She knows I am the one who will perish. If you do nothing, the fall of Kythera will be all your fault.'' | ||
( | ("Enough of this nonsense.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Enough!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Enough!'' | ||
*'''Unknown (left):''' ''Slay Diona where she stands!'' | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''Slay Diona where she stands!'' | ||
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|-|Attack – On the right—You're Diona!= | |-|Attack – On the right—You're Diona!= | ||
Kassandra pointed at the twin on the right. | Kassandra pointed at the twin on the right. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You! | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You! I see right through you, Diona. It's over.'' | ||
*'''Unknown (right):''' ''By the Fates, I'll kill you both!'' | *'''Unknown (right):''' ''By the Fates, I'll kill you both!'' | ||
[[File:ACOD By the Fates 10.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra dealing with Diona]] | |||
Kassandra successfully saw through Diona's trick and singled her out for execution. Diona fought back, but Kassandra slew her. Afterwards, she approached Eritha within the shrine. | Kassandra successfully saw through Diona's trick and singled her out for execution. Diona fought back, but Kassandra slew her. Afterwards, she approached Eritha within the shrine. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your Cult leader has been sniffed out, High Priestess.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your Cult leader has been sniffed out, High Priestess.'' | ||
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Kassandra groaned. | Kassandra groaned. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Siblings...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Siblings...'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''I hated her. | *'''Eritha:''' ''I hated her. But, I loved her too.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I know how that feels.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I know how that feels.'' | ||
{{!}}-{{!}} | {{!}}-{{!}} | ||
The signs were all there.= | The signs were all there.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Her true nature was clear.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Her true nature was clear.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''I loved her despite all she's done over the years. | *'''Eritha:''' ''I loved her despite all she's done over the years. That love blinded me.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It did.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It did.'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''You've secured Kythera for me, ''misthios.'' Now, about the Cult of Kosmos.'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''You've secured Kythera for me, ''misthios.'' Now, about the Cult of Kosmos.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Good thing I killed the right priestess.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Good thing I killed the right priestess.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Indeed. | *'''Eritha:''' ''Indeed. As High Priestess it is my duty to call out to the wayward and return them to Aphrodite's bosom. And if you've ever been to [[Pephka]] and met its inhabitants, you'll see why divine intervention is their only salvation.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I've never been.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've never been.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Lucky you. | [[File:ACOD By the Fates 11.png|thumb|250px|Diona providing Kassandra with information on the Cult]] | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Lucky you. One of my priestesses was sent there and came back... rattled. She spoke of a man—[[Melite]].'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What about him?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What about him?'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''The people living in Pephka are terrified of him. | *'''Eritha:''' ''The people living in Pephka are terrified of him. He runs some shady operations, but what exactly, I can't be sure. Maybe this will be of help.'' | ||
She handed her a note. | She handed her a note. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you, High Priestess.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you, High Priestess.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Now, if you'll excuse me, it is time to rebuild. ''Chaire. | *'''Eritha:''' ''Now, if you'll excuse me, it is time to rebuild. ''Chaire.<br>''The Cult of Kosmos is in Pephka,'' misthios. ''Seek out Melite and destroy him.'' | ||
|-|Attack – On the left—You're Diona!= | |-|Attack – On the left—You're Diona!= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You! | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You! You haven't fooled me. It's over, Diona!'' | ||
*'''Unknown (left):''' ''You idiot. Aphrodite aid me!'' | *'''Unknown (left):''' ''You idiot. Aphrodite aid me!'' | ||
The twins scattered, and Kassandra slew the left one. On her corpse, she found a note. | The twins scattered, and Kassandra slew the left one. On her corpse, she found a note. | ||
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Kassandra drew out her spear again. | Kassandra drew out her spear again. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And now I'm going to kill her sister.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And now I'm going to kill her sister.'' | ||
*'''Diona:''' ''I won't go down as easy. | *'''Diona:''' ''I won't go down as easy. I ''bite'', remember? I ''always'' bite!'' | ||
Kassandra dealt with the guards, and killed Diona. | Kassandra dealt with the guards, and killed Diona. | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
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==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Kassandra killed Diona, the identical twin of Eritha and member of the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]] branch of the Cult of Kosmos. She also received a lead on the location of another Cultist in that branch, [[Melite]]. | Kassandra killed Diona, the identical twin of Eritha and member of the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]] branch of the Cult of Kosmos. She also received a lead on the location of another Cultist in that branch, [[Melite]]. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACOD By the Fates 1.png|Kassandra following Diona's priestess | |||
ACOD By the Fates 4.png|Kassandra dealing with the Cult guards | |||
ACOD By the Fates 9.png|Kassandra accuse one of the sisters being Diona | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
By the Fates was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Invited to join her for some time together and to discuss the information gathered, Kassandra accepted Diona's invitation.
Kassandra made her way to Diona's villa to discuss the scouts' information. Outside, she encountered a priestess that served as Diona's handmaiden.
She led the way to the patio of the villa, as Kassandra followed.
After they reached the place, the priestess bowed and walked away as Diona entered.
(If Kassandra has refused her earlier advances)
(If kassandra has been receptive to her earlier advances)
She stepped closer to Kassandra, reaching up her arms.
Kassandra responded in kind, and the scene faded to black.
Later, Kassandra woke up alone. The Diona's handmaiden approached her as she stood up.
Diona pouted and finally gave up on seducing Kassandra.
Diona left and the priestess re-entered with a hostile expression.
The three mercenaries Kassandra had freed earlier approached, wearing the armor of the Cult of Kosmos. Kassandra drew the Spear of Leonidas.
The Cult guards engaged her in combat.
Even the three of them together proved no match for the Eagle Bearer. Kassandra slew them all and confronted the priestess, who was cowering on the upper roof.
She rose to her feet, but cowered under Kassandra's glare.
(If "Why did they attack me?" is chosen.)
(If "Why is Diona doing this?" is chosen.)
(Leave – "I'm done here.")
Kassandra ran out of the villa and up the road to the temple and along the way saw many injured civilians. The temple's doors themselves were destroyed, laying wide open and charred.
Kassandra continued past the temple and dispatched two more Cult guards en route the altar. She ran onto the altar grounds and past burning and arrow-riddled bodies. At the altar, she discovered Diona struggling with Eritha and saw they looked and dressed exactly alike.
Kassandra approached the two, comparing them.
(If "What was in the note from the handmaiden?" is chosen.)
(If "What if I kill you both?" is chosen.)
(If "What if I walk away?" is chosen.)
("Enough of this nonsense.")
Kassandra pointed at the twin on the right.
Kassandra successfully saw through Diona's trick and singled her out for execution. Diona fought back, but Kassandra slew her. Afterwards, she approached Eritha within the shrine.
Kassandra groaned.
She handed her a note.
Kassandra killed Diona, the identical twin of Eritha and member of the Worshippers of the Bloodline branch of the Cult of Kosmos. She also received a lead on the location of another Cultist in that branch, Melite.
