- Kassandra: I was told you're a trader of information.
- Xenia: Among other things, yes.
- Kassandra: I'm looking for someone.
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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| image = | | image = ACOD Island of Misfortune 1.png | ||
| description = ''[[Kassandra]]'s search for [[Myrrine|her mother]] led her to seek out [[Xenia]], a ruthless admiral with a vicious reputation.'' | |||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Main | | type = Main | ||
| previous = [[Perikles's Symposium]] | | previous = [[Perikles's Symposium]] | ||
| next = [[First Do No Harm]] | | next = [[First Do No Harm]] | ||
|concurrent=[[A Chest Full of Drachmae]]<br>[[Recruitment Drive]]<br>[[Red in the Wreckage]]<br>[[We're Not Thieves]] | |||
| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Keos | | location = [[Keos]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = | | date = 430 BCE | ||
'''Island of Misfortune''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the | }} | ||
'''Island of Misfortune''' 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== | ||
Kassandra travelled to [[Keos]] to look for [[Xenia]], a [[Piracy|pirate]] who may have information on her [[Myrrine|mother]]'s whereabouts. | |||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
As the ''Adrestia'' approached Keos, Barnabas issued a warning. | |||
*'''Barnabas:''' ''The seas are treacherous around Keos. We should be careful.'' | *'''Barnabas:''' ''The seas are treacherous around Keos. We should be careful.'' | ||
*'''[[Herodotos]]:''' ''What? [[Charybdis]] and [[Skylla]] await at the bottom of the sea, I suppose?'' | *'''[[Herodotos]]:''' ''What? [[Charybdis]] and [[Skylla]] await at the bottom of the [[Aegean Sea|sea]], I suppose?'' | ||
*'''Barnabas:''' ''No. Pirates. A lot of them.'' | *'''Barnabas:''' ''No. Pirates. A lot of them.'' | ||
*'''Herodotos:''' ''Huh. Only pirates?'' | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Huh. Only pirates?'' | ||
The ship docked at [[Koressia]], whereupon Kassandra disembarked. | The ship docked at [[Koressia]], whereupon Kassandra disembarked. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm, I don't see any | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm, I don't see any [[soldier]]s here. Only pirates. They must be running the whole island.'' | ||
Before | [[File:ACOD Island of Misfortune 2.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra catches sight of Xenia throwing a man out]] | ||
Kassandra made her way to the [[Temple of Athena Nedousia|Temple]] of [[Athena]] overlooking the settlement, evading pirates where she could. Before she could open the doors to the temple, Xenia tossed a man through them. | |||
*'''Soldier:''' ''Gods have mercy!'' | *'''Soldier:''' ''Gods have mercy!'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' '' | *'''Xenia:''' ''You—want—''mercy''?'' | ||
She | Xenia took out a [[Short blade|knife]] and grabbed the man, carving a symbol on his forehead. | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''...Then hauled to [[Attika]] and fed to the system they tried to profit from. Get this scum out of my sight.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Those who trade in [[Slavery|slaves]] anywhere on ''my'' island will be marked as slaves themselves...'' | ||
She tossed the man to the ground. | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''...Then hauled to [[Attika]] and fed to the system they tried to profit from.'' | |||
The man scrambled back to his feet. Xenia addressed the other men. | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Get this scum out of my sight.'' | |||
[[File:ACOD Island of Misfortune 4.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra witnessing the torture]] | |||
As the men led the slave trader away, Xenia turned her attention to Kassandra. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I thought all pirates were slavers.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I thought all pirates were slavers.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''And you are?'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''And you are?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''My name is Kassandra.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''My name is Kassandra.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Well, Kassandra, we're all thought to be murderers too. So, tell me why I shouldn't kill you right here.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Well, Kassandra, we're all thought to be murderers too. So, tell me why I shouldn't kill you right here.'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|I need information.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I was told you're a trader of information.'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Among other things, yes.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm looking for someone.'' | |||
|-|I came to meet you.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I came to find the great pirate Xenia. That's you, isn't it?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I came to find the great pirate Xenia. That's you, isn't it?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''I like the sound of that, but what was your plan once you found me?'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''I like the sound of that, but what was your plan once you found me?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I came to offer you a deal.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I came to offer you a deal.'' | ||
</tabber> | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|If Kassandra killed someone= | |||
{{#tag:tabber| | |||
Intro 1= | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Entering my city and killing my followers is a strange way to strike a deal.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Entering my city and killing my followers is a strange way to strike a deal.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I didn't think they'd let me just walk in, and I don't have time to waste.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I didn't think they'd let me just walk in, and I don't have time to waste.'' | ||
{{!}}-{{!}} | |||
Intro 2= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I butchered several of your "men" to get here. What makes you think you'd fare any better?'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''You ''are'' a bold one. I like that, but don't think your words scare me, girl. There's a fine line between confidence and disrespect.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Lucky for both of us, I didn't come looking for a fight.'' | |||
}} | |||
|-|If Kassandra did not kill anyone= | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Sneaking into my city is a strange way to make a first impression.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I needed to speak with you directly. I didn't think your pirates would just let me walk up and knock.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Then speak.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Then speak.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Island of Misfortune 6.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra tells Xenia the purpose of her visit]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm looking for a woman. She left [[Sparta]] when I was a child.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm looking for a woman. She left [[Sparta]] when I was a child.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''I'll need more than that, Kassandra.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''I'll need more than that, Kassandra.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She has birthmarks on her arm that form the constellation Aquila.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She has birthmarks on her arm that form the constellation [[Aquila (constellation)|Aquila]].'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Now that is something I can work with. Just who exactly is this woman?'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Now that is something I can work with. Just who exactly is this woman?'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|My mother.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She's my mother. I haven't seen her since I was a child.'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''So, you're on a quest to find your family.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Something like that.'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Then your path is not an easy one.'' | |||
|-|You don't need to know.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It doesn't matter who she is to me.'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Maybe not.'' | |||
|-|A criminal.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She's a criminal who fled Sparta many years ago. I was hired to bring her back.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She's a criminal who fled Sparta many years ago. I was hired to bring her back.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''I see. So, she's dangerous?'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''I see. So, she's dangerous?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''To you, I don't think anyone is dangerous.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''To you, I don't think anyone is dangerous.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''If only that were true.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''If only that were true.'' | ||
</tabber> | |||
[[File:ACOD Island of Misfortune 7.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra following Xenia outside the temple]] | |||
Xenia beckoned Kassandra to follow her as she walked to the overlook. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Aspasia]]'s the one who sent me to find you.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''[[Aspasia]]'s the one who sent me to find you.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Aspasia? Now why would she do that?'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Aspasia? Now why would she do that?'' | ||
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*'''Xenia:''' ''You can have anything for the right price.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''You can have anything for the right price.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And what is that price?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And what is that price?'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|If Kassandra killed someone= | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Considering you butchered a few of my people, I feel like compensation is in order.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Considering you butchered a few of my people, I feel like compensation is in order.'' | ||
(If | Xenia charged Kassandra 17,000 [[drachma]]e for the information. | ||
|-|If Kassandra did not kill anymore.= | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''One you can afford, I'm sure.'' | |||
Xenia charged Kassandra 15,000 drachmae for the information. | |||
</tabber> | |||
(If "Why so much?" was chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Why do you need so much drachmae?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why do you need so much drachmae?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''I have a city to secure and people to protect. I have no interest in going to | *'''Xenia:''' ''I have a city to secure and people to protect. I have no interest in going to war—I just want to make sure the [[Peloponnesian War|war]] doesn't come to us.'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|I don't have it.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't have that kind of drachmae.'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''I find that surprising, given your profession.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What proof do I have that you'll even find her?'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''I already know Myrrine.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''How do you know that name?'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''That's not all I know.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Getting that much drachmae won't be easy.'' | |||
[[File:ACOD Island of Misfortune 8.png|thumb|250px|Xenia tells Kassandra of ways to obtain the needed drachmae]] | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''You have a ship and a crew. That's enough to find work here in Koressia. And there's a stockpile of drachmae held in the [[Koressia Fort|fort]] on the far side of the island.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You want me to steal from your island?'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''The other locals aren't too happy about us pirates. Their leader has amassed a fortune. If they have no drachmae, they can't do anything stupid.'' | |||
Kassandra was skeptical. | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Don't worry. As long as you're working for me, you're one of us.'' | |||
|-|I'll be back.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't have the drachmae yet, but I'll return when I do.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't have the drachmae yet, but I'll return when I do.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''There's no rush on my part. If you need work, check with my people in the city. I'm sure they'd have use for a capable mercenary.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''There's no rush on my part. If you need work, check with my people in the city. I'm sure they'd have use for a capable [[mercenary]].'' | ||
Kassandra | </tabber> | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Trust a pirate to only help for a boat-load of drachmae. If I'm going to pay her, I need to find some work on this island. It should be much easier to travel the island now that everyone won't try to kill me on sight.'' | Kassandra took her leave and reflected on the conversation. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Trust a pirate to only help for a boat-load of drachmae. If I'm going to pay her, I need to find some work on this island.'' | |||
Walking down into the settlement, she noticed the other pirates were leaving her be. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It should be much easier to travel the island now that everyone won't try to kill me on sight.'' | |||
She also spied some of the buildings destroyed in Xenia's coup. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Xenia and her crew really destroyed the place. If they burn everything, how do they expect to keep the people quiet?'' | |||
In time, Kassandra gathered enough drachmae and returned to Xenia at the temple. | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''The mighty not-Spartan returns!'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''The mighty not-Spartan returns!'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|If Kassandra was charged 17,000 drachmae= | |||
Kassandra looked at Xenia cross-eyed and lightly shook her head before handing over the drachmae. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Here, take it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Here, take it.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''A pleasure doing business.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''A pleasure doing business.'' | ||
|-|If Kassandra was charged 15,000 drachmae= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Here, take your drachmae.'' | |||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Nothing feels better than a heavy purse filled with coin.'' | |||
Kassandra handed over the drachmae. | |||
</tabber> | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The information I need, how long will it take?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The information I need, how long will it take?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''I already have it.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''I already have it.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You do?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You do?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Your " | *'''Xenia:''' ''Your "Myrrine" now sails under the name of Phoenix. She started as a member of my crew, but we parted ways not too long ago.'' | ||
In a flashback, Xenia walked to Myrrine, who stood on the shore | [[File:ACOD Island of Misfortune 9.png|thumb|250px|Myrrine and Xenia]] | ||
In a flashback, Xenia walked to Myrrine, who stood on the shore, gazing out over the ocean. | |||
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I'm leaving soon.'' | *'''Myrrine:''' ''I'm leaving soon.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Keos is your home.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Keos is your home.'' | ||
*'''Myrrine:''' ''But this isn't my true | *'''Myrrine:''' ''But this isn't my true calling—my purpose.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''You might never find what you are looking for, Phoenix.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''You might never find what you are looking for, Phoenix.'' | ||
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I can't stop until I do.'' | *'''Myrrine:''' ''I can't stop until I do.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''You are a great pirate.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''You are a great pirate.'' | ||
*'''Myrrine:''' ''And you are an even greater friend. Don't forget me.'' | *'''Myrrine:''' ''And you are an even greater friend. Don't forget me.'' | ||
(If | The scene returned to the present. | ||
[[File:ACOD Island of Misfortune 10.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra asking Xenia questions about her mother]] | |||
(If "Where is she?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you know where she is now?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you know where she is now?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''She sailed southeast with her crew in search of a greater calling.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''She sailed southeast with her crew in search of a greater calling.'' | ||
(If | (If "Why did she leave?" was chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She was part of your crew?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She was part of your crew?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''For a time.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''For a time.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Why did she leave?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why did she leave?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Much too interested in the politics of | *'''Xenia:''' ''Much too interested in the politics of war—a waste of a good pirate if you ask me. I haven't heard from her since she left.'' | ||
(If | (If "How did you meet her?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Keos is a long way from Sparta. How did your paths cross?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Keos is a long way from Sparta. How did your paths cross?'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''On the sea, long ago. In her, I saw a better life. In me, she found freedom. Together, we owned the waves.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''On the sea, long ago. In her, I saw a better life. In me, she found freedom. Together, we owned the waves.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't believe she was a pirate.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't believe she was a pirate.'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''She's the kind of woman who, once she sets her mind to something, gets it done.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''She's the kind of woman who, once she sets her mind to something, gets it done.'' | ||
( | (Leave – "I have what I need.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you. I...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you. I...'' | ||
*'''Xenia:''' ''Home isn't a place, it's the people you're with. If you don't find what you're looking for, there's a place for you here.'' | *'''Xenia:''' ''Home isn't a place, it's the people you're with. If you don't find what you're looking for, there's a place for you here.''<br>''Good luck with your search.'' | ||
Kassandra nodded her head in thanks before leaving Xenia and the temple. | Kassandra nodded her head in thanks before leaving Xenia and the temple. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoenix. There have to be people who know that name.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoenix. There have to be people who know that name.'' | ||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Kassandra learned that her mother sailed southeast of Keos using the moniker "Phoenix." | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Completing this quest, along with "[[Ashes to Ashes (Odyssey)|Ashes to Ashes]]" and "[[Monger Down]]", will immediately fulfill the requirements to begin the next chapter of the main quest. As certain quests such as "[[For the People]]" will no longer be available at that point, it may behoove the player to fulfill this objective last, as it is relatively convenient to return and pay Xenia for the information whenever the player is ready to advance the story. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
ACOD Island of Misfortune 3.png|Xenia tortures the slave trader by making knife markson his head | |||
ACOD Island of Misfortune 5.png|The slaver being taken away | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==References== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] '' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
{{ACODMemories}} | {{ACODMemories}} | ||
[[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]] | ||
Island of Misfortune was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2018 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra travelled to Keos to look for Xenia, a pirate who may have information on her mother's whereabouts.
As the Adrestia approached Keos, Barnabas issued a warning.
The ship docked at Koressia, whereupon Kassandra disembarked.

Kassandra made her way to the Temple of Athena overlooking the settlement, evading pirates where she could. Before she could open the doors to the temple, Xenia tossed a man through them.
Xenia took out a knife and grabbed the man, carving a symbol on his forehead.
She tossed the man to the ground.
The man scrambled back to his feet. Xenia addressed the other men.

As the men led the slave trader away, Xenia turned her attention to Kassandra.


Xenia beckoned Kassandra to follow her as she walked to the overlook.
Xenia charged Kassandra 17,000 drachmae for the information.
(If "Why so much?" was chosen.)

Kassandra was skeptical.
Kassandra took her leave and reflected on the conversation.
Walking down into the settlement, she noticed the other pirates were leaving her be.
She also spied some of the buildings destroyed in Xenia's coup.
In time, Kassandra gathered enough drachmae and returned to Xenia at the temple.
Kassandra looked at Xenia cross-eyed and lightly shook her head before handing over the drachmae.

In a flashback, Xenia walked to Myrrine, who stood on the shore, gazing out over the ocean.
The scene returned to the present.

(If "Where is she?" is chosen.)
(If "Why did she leave?" was chosen.)
(If "How did you meet her?" is chosen.)
(Leave – "I have what I need.")
Kassandra nodded her head in thanks before leaving Xenia and the temple.
Kassandra learned that her mother sailed southeast of Keos using the moniker "Phoenix."
Completing this quest, along with "Ashes to Ashes" and "Monger Down", will immediately fulfill the requirements to begin the next chapter of the main quest. As certain quests such as "For the People" will no longer be available at that point, it may behoove the player to fulfill this objective last, as it is relatively convenient to return and pay Xenia for the information whenever the player is ready to advance the story.