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| {{Imageneed}} | | {{Imageneed|''[[The Lost Tales of Greece|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Lost Tales of Greece]]''}} |
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| {{Memory Infobox | | {{Memory Infobox |
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| *'''Thespis:''' ''Kassandra, my muse, my helper, the one who saves my posterior. I require your assistance one last time.'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''Kassandra, my muse, my helper, the one who saves my posterior. I require your assistance one last time.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You've got all your actors, Thespis. Your audience is sated. So, what's the problem now?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You've got all your actors, Thespis. Your audience is sated. So, what's the problem now?'' |
| *'''Thespis:''' ''Leonidas himself is the problem. Picture it - I was rehearsing a monologue, brandishing my shield, encouraging my soldiers. "Come back with your shield or under it!"'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''Leonidas himself is the problem. Picture it—I was rehearsing a monologue, brandishing my shield, encouraging my soldiers. "Come back with your shield or under it!"'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I believe that's "with your shield or on it."'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I believe that's "with your shield or on it."'' |
| *'''Thespis:''' ''No, no, I'm sure it's under it. But just as I gestured with my shield, I slammed it into my toe. And now, I can barely stand, let alone act.'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''No, no, I'm sure it's under it. But just as I gestured with my shield, I slammed it into my toe. And now, I can barely stand, let alone act.'' |
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| *'''Thespis:''' ''And I'm no general, but on stage, I am. Think of it. You could bring the great man's memory back to life. He could live again, through you.'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''And I'm no general, but on stage, I am. Think of it. You could bring the great man's memory back to life. He could live again, through you.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's my destiny. I'll play Leonidas.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's my destiny. I'll play Leonidas.'' |
| *'''Thespis:''' ''Excellent! So let's do a quick run-through of your lines. You already heard the first part - "Come back with your shield or under it."'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''Excellent! So let's do a quick run-through of your lines. You already heard the first part—"Come back with your shield or under it."'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''On! ''On ''it.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''On! ''On ''it.'' |
| *'''Thespis:''' ''The next part is directed at Xerses. "The Persians come to make slaves of us all. I have a better idea. I say we drench the gods in wine!"'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''The next part is directed at Xerxes. "The Persians come to make slaves of us all. I have a better idea. I say we drench the gods in wine!"'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm pretty sure Leonidas said, "Drench the gods with their blood."'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm pretty sure Leonidas said, "Drench the gods with their blood."'' |
| *'''Thespis:''' ''I know what I wrote. Finally, when you confront the traitor. "Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!"'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''I know what I wrote. Finally, when you confront the traitor. "Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!"'' |
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| |-|I need to rehearse first.= | | |-|I need to rehearse first.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll go rehearse with my fellow actors first.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll go rehearse with my fellow actors first.'' |
| Kassandra went behind the stage, and spoke with "Xerxes". | | Kassandra went behind the stage and spoke with "Dienekes". |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Reply #1= |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''So good to see you. I'm sure you'll make a great Leonidas, seeing as you took care of that commander so... thoroughly.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It was nothing.'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor''' ''So, in our scene, I'll ask you to advise the troops. Then you answer, "Come back with your shield or under it."'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure every Spartan general says "''on'' it."'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor''' ''That's what Thespis wrote.'' |
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| | {{!}}-{{!}}Reply #2= |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''It's good to see you again. I took your warning to heart, that no one can ever truly be safe. I think it can make my Dienekes more believable.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm glad to have helped.'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor''' ''So, in our scene, I'll ask you to advise the troops. Then you answer, "Come back with your shield or under it."'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure every Spartan general says "''on'' it."'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor''' ''That's what Thespis wrote.'' |
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| | {{!}}-{{!}}Reply #3 (Taureas)= |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''I listened to you, misthios. I practiced hard, and you're going to see that hard work pay off.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I look forward to it.'' |
| | *'''Taureas''' ''So, in our scene, I'll ask you to advise the troops. Then you answer, "Come back with your shield or under it."'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure every Spartan general says "''on'' it."'' |
| | *'''Taureas''' ''That's what Thespis wrote.'' |
| | }} |
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| | She went over to "Xerxes". |
| *'''"Xerxes":''' ''You're back, good. Your words stuck with me, ''misthios''. The public will fear and admire my Xerxes.'' | | *'''"Xerxes":''' ''You're back, good. Your words stuck with me, ''misthios''. The public will fear and admire my Xerxes.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm glad I could inspire you.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm glad I could inspire you.'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I know Thespis loves his wine, but Leonidas said he'd drench the gods with blood.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I know Thespis loves his wine, but Leonidas said he'd drench the gods with blood.'' |
| *'''"Xerxes":''' ''He's the director, I'm sure you can make his lines work.'' | | *'''"Xerxes":''' ''He's the director, I'm sure you can make his lines work.'' |
| She went over to Hedone. | | |
| | She then went over to Hedone. |
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| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Reply #1 (old Hedone)= |
| *'''Hedone:''' ''Hedone, good to see you. There's a lot of people out there, aren't there? I sure hope the good word of the goddess can carry me through.'' | | *'''Hedone:''' ''Hedone, good to see you. There's a lot of people out there, aren't there? I sure hope the good word of the goddess can carry me through.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure it will.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure it will.'' |
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| | {{!}}-{{!}}Reply #2 (old Hedone)= |
| | *'''Hedone:''' ''All right, good to see you back, Hedone. I've taken your words to heart. I will spread the good word of Hedone to these glorious people.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Good to hear it.'' |
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| | {{!}}-{{!}}Reply #3 (bald Hedone)= |
| | *'''Hedone:''' ''Hedone, good to see you! This performance will shine with the joy of the goddess, you'll see. I trust in her to guide my words.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That could be a good plan.'' |
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| | {{!}}-{{!}}Reply #4 (bald Hedone)= |
| | *'''Hedone:''' ''Hedone, it's good to see you. I followed your advice and tried to make the most of this opportunity. I wouldn't want to make a fool of myself or the goddess, you know. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's a good plan.'' |
| | }} |
| *'''Hedone:''' ''So I'm Ephialtes the Traitor. I'll say I'm so clever for betraying you and the Spartans. Then you say, "Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!"'' | | *'''Hedone:''' ''So I'm Ephialtes the Traitor. I'll say I'm so clever for betraying you and the Spartans. Then you say, "Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!"'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why would Thespis write that? Leonidas was a king himself, he wanted the whole world to remember what he did.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why would Thespis write that? Leonidas was a king himself, he wanted the whole world to remember what he did.'' |
| *'''Hedone:''' ''It's a work of art. Don't take the details too seriously.'' | | *'''Hedone:''' ''It's a work of art. Don't take the details too seriously.'' |
| She then went to the Nervous Actor.
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| *'''Nervous Actor''' ''So good to see you. I'm sure you'll make a great Leonidas, seeing as you took care of that commander so... thoroughly.''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It was nothing.''
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| *'''Nervous Actor''' ''So, in our scene, I'll ask you to advise the troops. Then you answer, "Come back with your shield or under it."''
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm sure every Spartan general says "''on'' it."''
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| *'''Nervous Actor''' ''That's what Thespis wrote.''
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| |-|I'm ready to start the play right now.= | | |-|I'm ready to start the play right now.= |
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| The crowd reacts happily. | | The crowd reacts happily. |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| *'''"Xerxes":''' ''I am Xerxes, King of the Persians. You puny gods mean nothing to me. Kneel before my immortal self. You Spartan cur! I will grind you and your people under my sandal!'' | | *'''"Xerxes":''' ''I am Xerxes, King of the Persians. Your puny gods mean nothing to me. Kneel before my immortal self. You Spartan cur! I will grind you and your people under my sandal!'' |
| *'''Master of Ceremonies:''' ''How will Leonidas reply to his mortal enemy Xerxes?'' | | *'''Master of Ceremonies:''' ''How will Leonidas reply to his mortal enemy Xerxes?'' |
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| The crowd reacts happily. | | The crowd reacts happily. |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
| *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''All right. I'm Ephialtes, exile and traitor. You know I'll bring doom to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path to the Persians. Those stuck up Spartans won't stand a chance! I've defeated your plans, Leonidas! What are you going to do about that?'' | | <tabber> |
| | |-|Old "Ephialtes" (well-rehearsed)= |
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' I'm Ephialtes, exile and traitor. I'll bring doom down to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path to the Persians. The Spartans won't stand a chance!'' |
| | He turns to face "Leonidas". |
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''I have defeated your plans, Leonidas! What will you do now, fool?'' |
| *'''Master of Ceremonies:''' ''The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?'' | | *'''Master of Ceremonies:''' ''The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?'' |
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| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!'' |
| | The crowd reacts poorly. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the world will remember.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the world will remember!'' |
| | The crowd reacts happily. |
| | }} |
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| <tabber>
| | |-|Old "Ephialtes" (poorly rehearsed)= |
| |-| Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember.=
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''All right. I'm Ephialtes, exile and traitor. You know I'll bring doom to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path to the Persians. Those stuck up Spartans won't stand a chance!'' |
| | He turns to face "Leonidas". |
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''I've defeated your plans, Leonidas! What are you going to do about that?'' |
| | *'''Master of Ceremonies:''' ''The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!'' |
| The crowd reacts poorly. | | The crowd reacts poorly. |
| |-| Tomorrow is a day the world will remember.=
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the world will remember.= |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the world will remember!'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the world will remember!'' |
| The crowd reacts happily. | | The crowd reacts happily. |
| </tabber> | | }} |
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| | |-|Bald "Ephialtes" (well-rehearsed)= |
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''I'm Ephialtes, exile and traitor. That's me! I'll bring doom to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path to the Persians. The Spartans won't stand a chance!'' |
| | He turns to face "Leonidas". |
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''I've defeated your plans, Leonidas! I finally got your goat, ha!'' |
| | *'''Master of Ceremonies:''' ''The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!'' |
| | The crowd reacts poorly. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the world will remember.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the world will remember!'' |
| | The crowd reacts poorly. |
| | }} |
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| | |-|Bald "Ephialtes" (poorly rehearsed)= |
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''So, I'm, um, Ephialtes. You know, the exile and traitor. My secret plan is to bring doom to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path... No wait, that's two secrets. Anyhow, something something Persians. The Spartans won't stand a chance! |
| | He turns to face "Leonidas". |
| | *'''"Ephialtes":''' ''I've defeated your plans, Leonidas! I finally got your goat, ha! Eh? Get it? |
| | *'''Master of Ceremonies:''' ''The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?'' |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!'' |
| | The crowd reacts poorly. |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}Tomorrow is a day the world will remember.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the world will remember!'' |
| | The crowd reacts poorly. |
| | }} |
| | </Tabber> |
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| The play comes to an end, with the crowd reacting. The actors on stage take a bow. | | The play comes to an end, with the crowd reacting. The actors on stage take a bow. |
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| (If the player sticks to the script.)
| | <Tabber> |
| | |-|If Kassandra had mostly stuck to the script.= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}If the play had been an overall success.= |
| *'''"Xerxes":''' ''Don't worry my friend, it happens all the time when Thespis tries to write lines. Your performance was fine!'' | | *'''"Xerxes":''' ''Don't worry my friend, it happens all the time when Thespis tries to write lines. Your performance was fine!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm going to talk to that Thespis.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm going to talk to that Thespis.'' |
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| Kassandra approaches Thespis. | | Kassandra approaches Thespis. |
| *'''Thespis:''' ''Marvelous! Such a performance!'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''Marvelous! Such a performance!'' |
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| *'''Thespis:''' ''You never stop performing! I love that. You almost had me convinced, you joker. Here, your part of the take.'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''You never stop performing! I love that. You almost had me convinced, you joker. Here, your part of the take.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thanks. Maybe I'm more of an actor than I thought.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thanks. Maybe I'm more of an actor than I thought.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}If the play had been an overall failure.= |
| | }} |
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| (If the player goes off-script.)
| | |-|If Kassandra had mostly gone off-script.= |
| | {{#tag:tabber| |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}If the play had been an overall success.= |
| *'''"Xerxes":''' ''Great job my friend! Enjoy the crowd's reaction. Because I don't think Thespis will be happy you went off-script.'' | | *'''"Xerxes":''' ''Great job my friend! Enjoy the crowd's reaction. Because I don't think Thespis will be happy you went off-script.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I think I can take care of him.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I think I can take care of him.'' |
| | | Kassandra approaches an indignant Thespis. |
| Kassandra approaches a furious Thespis. | |
| *'''Thespis:''' ''I can't believe it. You ruined my perfect script!'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''I can't believe it. You ruined my perfect script!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Didn't you hear the crowd? They wanted to hear the real story of Leonidas. I should know, he was my grandfather.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Didn't you hear the crowd? They wanted to hear the real story of Leonidas. I should know, he was my grandfather.'' |
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| *'''Thespis:''' ''You never stop performing! I love that. You almost had me convinced, you joker. Here, your part of the take.'' | | *'''Thespis:''' ''You never stop performing! I love that. You almost had me convinced, you joker. Here, your part of the take.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thanks. Maybe I'm more of an actor than I thought.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thanks. Maybe I'm more of an actor than I thought.'' |
| | {{!}}-{{!}}If the play had been an overall failure.= |
| | }} |
| | </Tabber> |
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| ==Outcome== | | ==Outcome== |
