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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| name = A God Among Men | | name = A God Among Men | ||
| image = | | image = ACOD A God Among Men 2.png | ||
| description = ''Having interrupted the stoning of a religious [[Empedokles fanatic|fanatic]], [[Kassandra]] learned of a [[Empedokles|man]] who claimed he was a [[Greek mythology|god]] and was asked to rescue him.'' | | description = ''Having interrupted the stoning of a religious [[Empedokles fanatic|fanatic]], [[Kassandra]] learned of a [[Empedokles|man]] who claimed he was a [[Greek mythology|god]] and was asked to rescue him.'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
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| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Kythera Island]], [[Greece]] | | location = [[Kythera Island]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = c. 422 BCE}} | | date = c. 422 BCE | ||
'''A God Among Men''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. | }} | ||
'''A God Among Men''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Kassandra was asked by a [[Empedoklite|follower]] of [[Empedokles]] to rescue his "god" from a [[Murex Fort|military fort]]. | Kassandra was asked by a [[Empedoklite|follower]] of [[Empedokles]] to rescue his "god" from a [[Murex Fort|military fort]]. | ||
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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
While on a hill overlooking the Murex Fort, Kassandra came across a crowd watching a fanatic arguing with a priestess of [[Aphrodite]]. | While on a hill overlooking the Murex Fort, Kassandra came across a crowd watching a fanatic arguing with a priestess of [[Aphrodite]]. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles can lead us all to meet the [[Greek mythology|gods]]! He knows the way! We must worship him!<br | *'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles can lead us all to meet the [[Greek mythology|gods]]! He knows the way! We must worship him!<br>Your insults may be strong, and—and quite hurtful, but my devotion to the god Empedokles is stronger!'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Your false god, this "Empedokles," is a delusional vegetarian. His presence, and yours, will not be tolerated.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Your false god, this "Empedokles," is a delusional vegetarian. His presence, and yours, will not be tolerated.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD A God Among Men 3.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra interrupting the argument]] | |||
Kassandra approached the fanatic and the priestess. | Kassandra approached the fanatic and the priestess. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What seems to be the problem?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What seems to be the problem?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles be praised, a ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]''! I've done nothing wrong, yet these priestesses mean me harm! Please—my god is powerful! And rich!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles be praised, a ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]''! I've done nothing wrong, yet these priestesses mean me harm! Please—my god is powerful! And rich!'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''His "god" is a ''malákas''—a blasphemous blight on Aphrodite's hallowed soil! This is a matter for priestesses alone.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''His "god" is a ''malákas''—a blasphemous blight on Aphrodite's hallowed soil! This is a matter for priestesses alone.'' | ||
(Accept – "I'll help.") | (Accept – "I'll help.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You said "rich"?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You said "rich"?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Indeed! Empedokles rewards those who come to his call! These priestess have imprisoned him in the [[Murex Fort|fort]]. He's a god—he deserves worship.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Indeed! Empedokles rewards those who come to his call! These priestess have imprisoned him in the [[Murex Fort|fort]]. He's a god—he deserves worship.'' | ||
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|-|Your god sounds inspirational.= | |-|Your god sounds inspirational.= | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''If these priestesses speak for Aphrodite, then I speak for all three slobbering heads of [[Cerberos|Cerberus]].'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''If these priestesses speak for Aphrodite, then I speak for all three slobbering heads of [[Cerberos|Cerberus]].'' | ||
(Accept – "I will rescue your God.") | (Accept – "I will rescue your God.") | ||
[[File:ACOD A God Among Men 4.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra agreeing to rescue the "god"]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Time to go save a god. Apparently.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Time to go save a god. Apparently.'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Do as you will, ''misthios''. But even you cannot be everywhere at once.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Do as you will, ''misthios''. But even you cannot be everywhere at once.'' | ||
The priestess shook her head and left. | The priestess shook her head and left. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''I'll be fine. Is there anything else you need to know?'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''I'll be fine. Is there anything else you need to know?'' | ||
(If "Where exactly is he?" is chosen.) | (If "Where exactly is he?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find this god of yours?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find this god of yours?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''They have him locked in a cage in [[Skandeia Bay]] with the livestock. This would be shameful for any regular god, and more so for a vegetarian god!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''They have him locked in a cage in [[Skandeia Bay]] with the livestock. This would be shameful for any regular god, and more so for a vegetarian god!'' | ||
(If "How will I know it is him?" is chosen.) | (If "How will I know it is him?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Does he stand out in any way? There may be more than one prisoner.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Does he stand out in any way? There may be more than one prisoner.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''His "gift"?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''His "gift"?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Let's just say you'll know it when you see it.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Let's just say you'll know it when you see it.'' | ||
(Leave – "That's enough.") | (Leave – "That's enough.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I know all I need. Your Empedokles will be freed.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I know all I need. Your Empedokles will be freed.'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Do not worry for my safety, ''misthios''–it is Empedokles who needs your help!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Do not worry for my safety, ''misthios''–it is Empedokles who needs your help!'' | ||
Kassandra departed the hill and headed towards the fort where Empedokles was held in. | Kassandra departed the hill and headed towards the fort where Empedokles was held in. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There's the Murex Camp.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''There's the Murex Camp.'' | ||
Kassandra infiltrated the fort, and saw a caged man fitting the fanatic's description. | Kassandra infiltrated the fort, and saw a caged man fitting the fanatic's description. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He's over there.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''He's over there.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD A God Among Men 6.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra finding Empedokles in a cage]] | |||
As Kassandra neared the cage, she heard him yelling. | As Kassandra neared the cage, she heard him yelling. | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''A god such as I deserves more leg room! I! Am! A! God! And you will return my robe to me, washed and neatly folded! Imprison me if you must—but do not hurt my beloved cloak, you, you MONSTERS!'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''A god such as I deserves more leg room! I! Am! A! God! And you will return my robe to me, washed and neatly folded! Imprison me if you must—but do not hurt my beloved cloak, you, you MONSTERS!'' | ||
Freeing him, Kassandra escorted him out of the fort while he spoke. | Freeing him, Kassandra escorted him out of the fort while he spoke. | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Do you see, feeble humans? I, the great Empedokles, cannot be caged! Worship me, and I offer you an audience... with the gods!<br | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Do you see, feeble humans? I, the great Empedokles, cannot be caged! Worship me, and I offer you an audience... with the gods!<br>Put down your blades. I offer those who follow me an audience with my brothers and sisters, the gods!<br>Gods cannot bleed! So—so you best put down your blades.<br>DO NOT STAB MY GODLY GROIN!!!<br>Look upon my form, mortals! Regard my godly gifts and know the truth of my words!'' | ||
[[File:ACOD A God Among Men 8.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra escorting Empedokles up the hill]] | |||
They reached near the hill. | They reached near the hill. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No need to thank me for your rescue, your [[drachma]]e is thanks enough—'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''No need to thank me for your rescue, your [[drachma]]e is thanks enough—'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Me, thank ''you''?! Here? With no audience? No, no, no, my heroic friend—the stage is not set! | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Me, thank ''you''?! Here? With no audience? No, no, no, my heroic friend—the stage is not set! Our performance is missing that most vital ingredient: ''an audience''! Meet me by my personal [[Statue of Empedokles|statue]] so we may continue.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD A God Among Men 10.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra and Empedokles finding the dead follower]] | |||
Kassandra followed Empedokles to his statue, where the follower had apparently been killed. Empedokles spoke to the priestess present. | Kassandra followed Empedokles to his statue, where the follower had apparently been killed. Empedokles spoke to the priestess present. | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''We worship a little differently where I'm from. We don't kill a man for what he believes. We show respect.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''We worship a little differently where I'm from. We don't kill a man for what he believes. We show respect.'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Respect is for the gods, not those who pretend to be them.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Respect is for the gods, not those who pretend to be them.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''The world is full of strife, yes, but also love. Embrace it—embrace ''me'', and I will personally introduce you all to my family... the gods.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''The world is full of strife, yes, but also love. Embrace it—embrace ''me'', and I will personally introduce you all to my family... the gods.'' | ||
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|-|Empedokles is a god.= | |-|Empedokles is a god.= | ||
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He turned to Empedokles. | He turned to Empedokles. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''I follow you, proudly.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''I follow you, proudly.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD A God Among Men 11.png|thumb|250px|Empedokles adressing the crowd]] | |||
Empedokles addressed the gathered crowd. | Empedokles addressed the gathered crowd. | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Brothers, sisters of [[Kythera Island|Kythera]]: join me.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Brothers, sisters of [[Kythera Island|Kythera]]: join me.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Even a god won't work for free.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Even a god won't work for free.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Of course! What else would I spend my drachmae on? Clothes?'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Of course! What else would I spend my drachmae on? Clothes?'' | ||
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|-|You probably should.= | |-|You probably should.= | ||
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*'''Empedokles:''' ''A god never needs ''help''! But yes, please. I've been having trouble with my brothers and sisters.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''A god never needs ''help''! But yes, please. I've been having trouble with my brothers and sisters.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods?'' | ||
[[File:ACOD A God Among Men 12.png|thumb|250px|Empedokles asking Kassandra to retrieve the key]] | |||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Family problems. When I first arrived on Kythera, I was imprisoned for my beliefs. They stole my purple robe, and inside it is a very special [[Key to Olympos|disk]]... the key to my family estate.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Family problems. When I first arrived on Kythera, I was imprisoned for my beliefs. They stole my purple robe, and inside it is a very special [[Key to Olympos|disk]]... the key to my family estate.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And you want this disk retrieved.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And you want this disk retrieved.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Of course! The disk is a key! A key that opens a door to the gods themselves! This disk must be returned to me!'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Of course! The disk is a key! A key that opens a door to the gods themselves! This disk must be returned to me!'' | ||
(If the disk has already been retrieved) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ...This disk? | |||
*'''Empedokles:''' Praise ME and all my glorious glory, yes this is the disk! Only a god such as I could be so fortunate! | |||
(If "Where can I find this disk?" is chosen.) | (If "Where can I find this disk?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You said this robe-[[thief]] intercepted you at the dock. Do you know where he is now?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You said this robe-[[thief]] intercepted you at the dock. Do you know where he is now?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''He and his guards patrol along Kythera's main roads, but he enjoys roughing up recent arrivals.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''He and his guards patrol along Kythera's main roads, but he enjoys roughing up recent arrivals.'' | ||
(If "How can you be sure this disk relates to the gods?" is chosen.) | (If "How can you be sure this disk relates to the gods?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods would protect themselves with more than a locked door opened by a disk.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods would protect themselves with more than a locked door opened by a disk.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Oh but you should see the door, ''misthios''! Something so beautiful was not crafted by mortal hands! And my brothers, my sisters, I hear them calling me home from beyond it...'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Oh but you should see the door, ''misthios''! Something so beautiful was not crafted by mortal hands! And my brothers, my sisters, I hear them calling me home from beyond it...'' | ||
(If "What are the gods really like?" is chosen.) | (If "What are the gods really like?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What are your godly brothers and sisters really like, Empedokles?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What are your godly brothers and sisters really like, Empedokles?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''As any sibling—loving. Filled with strife. They once caught me eating [[Sheep|lamb]] and cast me out. Though between you and me, that lamb? Worth it.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''As any sibling—loving. Filled with strife. They once caught me eating [[Sheep|lamb]] and cast me out. Though between you and me, that lamb? Worth it.'' | ||
("Get on with it.") | ("Get on with it.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods wait for no one.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods wait for no one.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Patience is not one of our virtues, no. Will you help?'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Patience is not one of our virtues, no. Will you help?'' | ||
(Accept – "I will find your disk.") | (Accept – "I will find your disk.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''This disk sounds important. I'll find the man who stole it and return it to you.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This disk sounds important. I'll find the man who stole it and return it to you.'' | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
ACOd-AGAM.jpg | |||
ACOD A God Among Men 1.png|Kassandra spots a crowd at the hill | |||
ACOd-AGAM-FanPriestStat.jpg|The fanatic and the priestess arguing | ACOd-AGAM-FanPriestStat.jpg|The fanatic and the priestess arguing | ||
ACOD A God Among Men 5.png|Kassandra near the fort where Empedokles was held | |||
ACOD A God Among Men 7.png|Kassandra escorting Empedokles out of the fort | |||
ACOD A God Among Men 9.png|Empedokles asking Kassandra to follow him | |||
ACOd-AGAM-Empedoklescage.jpg|Empedokles caged | ACOd-AGAM-Empedoklescage.jpg|Empedokles caged | ||
ACOd-AGAM-Empedoklesfree.jpg|Empedokles freed | ACOd-AGAM-Empedoklesfree.jpg|Empedokles freed | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{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]] | ||
A God Among Men was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.[1]
Kassandra was asked by a follower of Empedokles to rescue his "god" from a military fort.
While on a hill overlooking the Murex Fort, Kassandra came across a crowd watching a fanatic arguing with a priestess of Aphrodite.
Kassandra approached the fanatic and the priestess.
(Accept – "I'll help.")
(Accept – "I will rescue your God.")
The priestess shook her head and left.
(If "Where exactly is he?" is chosen.)
(If "How will I know it is him?" is chosen.)
(Leave – "That's enough.")
Kassandra departed the hill and headed towards the fort where Empedokles was held in.
Kassandra infiltrated the fort, and saw a caged man fitting the fanatic's description.
As Kassandra neared the cage, she heard him yelling.
Freeing him, Kassandra escorted him out of the fort while he spoke.
They reached near the hill.
Kassandra followed Empedokles to his statue, where the follower had apparently been killed. Empedokles spoke to the priestess present.
Empedokles addressed the gathered crowd.
The priestess left in anger.
(Accept – "Yes, I will.")
Empedokles pointed to his unfinished statue.
(If the disk has already been retrieved)
(If "Where can I find this disk?" is chosen.)
(If "How can you be sure this disk relates to the gods?" is chosen.)
(If "What are the gods really like?" is chosen.)
("Get on with it.")
(Accept – "I will find your disk.")
Kassandra rescued Empedokles, a self-proclaimed "god", and agreed to help him retrieve his stolen disk.
