- Kassandra: Diona sent me. I'm a friend.
- Eritha: What did that idiot girl send a misthios for? I gave her orders to follow, not to delegate.
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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| image = | | name = The Handmaiden's Story | ||
| image = ACOD The Handmaiden's Story 2.png | |||
| description = ''[[Diona]] desperately needed Kassandra to go to the [[Eritha|high priestess]] to help her find the traitor within their ranks - if there was one.'' | | description = ''[[Diona]] desperately needed Kassandra to go to the [[Eritha|high priestess]] to help her find the traitor within their ranks - if there was one.'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Side, World, Support | | type = Side, World, Support | ||
| previous = [[Place in the Kosmos]] | | previous = [[Place in the Kosmos]] | ||
| concurrent = [[All Bonds Will Break]]<br>[[Pick Your Poison]] | |||
| next = [[In a Rush]] | | next = [[In a Rush]] | ||
| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Kythera]], [[Greece]] | | location = [[Kythera]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = 429 BCE}} | | date = c. 429 BCE | ||
}} | |||
'''The Handmaiden's Story''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. | '''The Handmaiden's Story''' 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== | ||
Kassandra made her way to the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera|Temple of Aphrodite]] | Kassandra made her way to the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera|Temple of Aphrodite]], climbing the steps to knock on the locked doors to the High Priestess' chambers. She spoke to her through the doors, which had small holes through the eyes of the decorative birds. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''High Priestess. Open up.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''High Priestess. Open up.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''So you can kill me? Who sent you!'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''So you can kill me? Who sent you!'' | ||
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|-|I'm here to help.= | |-|I'm here to help.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Diona sent me. I'm a friend.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Diona sent me. I'm a friend.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''What did that idiot girl send a ''misthios'' for? I gave her orders to follow, not to delegate.'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''What did that idiot girl send a ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' for? I gave her orders to follow, not to delegate.'' | ||
|-|I don't want you dead.= | |-|I don't want you dead.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''If I wanted you dead, I wouldn't have knocked. Diona sent me.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''If I wanted you dead, I wouldn't have knocked. Diona sent me.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''To run her errands? You must be another one of her idiotic suitors. | *'''Eritha:''' ''To run her errands? You must be another one of her idiotic suitors.<br>At least you look better than that other [[Glaukos|idiot]] at the [[Skandeia Harbor|harbor]].'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She says you think there's a traitor in your midst.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She says you think there's a traitor in your midst.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''You can't trust anyone these days. | *'''Eritha:''' ''You can't trust anyone these days.<br>What do you want with the [[Cult of Kosmos|Cult]]?'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|Vengence.= | |-|Vengence.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''They ripped my family apart! I'll have vengeance.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''They ripped my family apart! I'll have vengeance.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Excellent. Anger is a wonderful motivator.'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''Excellent. Anger is a wonderful motivator.'' | ||
|-|Justice.= | |-|Justice.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''They have wronged my family and it's only right they pay for it. I'll have justice.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''They have wronged my family and it's only right they pay for it. I'll have justice.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Family is indeed a powerful motivator.'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''Family is indeed a powerful motivator.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cult of Kosmos have much to answer for. And they will answer to me.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The Cult of Kosmos have much to answer for. And they will answer to me.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Perhaps you will be of use to me after all. | *'''Eritha:''' ''Perhaps you will be of use to me after all.<br>I sent one of my handmaidens to spy on some of our own and -'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She hasn't returned.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She hasn't returned.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Indeed. | *'''Eritha:''' ''Indeed.<br>Except I couldn't care less about her... it's the information she uncovered I desire. Retrieve it for me.'' | ||
(If players asked "How is your relationship with Diona?") | (If players asked "How is your relationship with Diona?") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your dislike for your sister is obvious. What happened between you two?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your dislike for your sister is obvious. What happened between you two?'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''I'm the first born, and with that comes certain privileges and responsibilities. My sister is a vindictive, jealous creature. | *'''Eritha:''' ''I'm the first born, and with that comes certain privileges and responsibilities. My sister is a vindictive, jealous creature.<br>She undermines my authority constantly. Clearly, she thinks she'd make the better High Priestess.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I see.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I see.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''But she is my sister. And I do love her. | *'''Eritha:''' ''But she is my sister. And I do love her.<br>I just wish she wasn't a jealous little fool.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD The Handmaiden's Story 3.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra questioning Eritha about her handmaiden's location]] | |||
(If players asked "Where was your handmaiden last seen?") | (If players asked "Where was your handmaiden last seen?") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where should I start looking for her?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where should I start looking for her?'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''I sent her to the outskirts of Kythera. | *'''Eritha:''' ''I sent her to the outskirts of [[Kythera Town|Kythera]].<br>Hm... I recall there being a [[Olive Farm|farm]] in that area. She might've taken refuge there.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That's where I'll start then.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's where I'll start then.'' | ||
(If [[All Bonds Will Break]] was completed prior) | (If [[All Bonds Will Break]] was completed prior) | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''She would be looking to avoid busy areas like the [[Phoinikeos Customs Warehouse|military camp]] - wait. | *'''Eritha:''' ''She would be looking to avoid busy areas like the [[Phoinikeos Customs Warehouse|military camp]] - wait.<br>Did you have something to do with my prisoners being broken out of jail at the military camp?'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|Lie - No, it was the harbor master.= | |-|Lie - No, it was the harbor master.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The harbor master did it. I tried to stop him but I was too late.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The harbor master did it. I tried to stop him but I was too late.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Again with that worm! This is all Diona's fault. | *'''Eritha:''' ''Again with that worm! This is all Diona's fault.<br>She has him wrapped around her finger. Every once in a while, she'll break his heart and he'll do something stupid.<br>You did well trying to stop him. Now, get me my information while I deal with the harbor master.'' | ||
|-|Yes, it was me.= | |-|Yes, it was me.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Yes, that was my doing. | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Yes, that was my doing.<br>The harbor master said the High Priestess locks up innocent people and executes them.<br>I could not stand idly by.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''I wasn't going to execute them! Torture them, maybe. But all stand trial here in Kythera. That liar!<br>The harbor master strikes out at the temple when my sister scorns him. But this time, he's gone too far.<br>I'll overlook your involvement in this. Just make sure you get me that information while I deal with him.'' | |||
*'''Eritha:''' ''I wasn't going to execute them! Torture them, maybe. But all stand trial here in Kythera. That liar! | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
:(Followup - "Where did you say your handmaiden was last seen?") | :(Followup - "Where did you say your handmaiden was last seen?") | ||
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:*'''Kassandra:''' ''I found this note earlier on the body of a priestess at a farm. She was slain by Cultists before I found her.'' | :*'''Kassandra:''' ''I found this note earlier on the body of a priestess at a farm. She was slain by Cultists before I found her.'' | ||
:*'''Eritha:''' ''What? Read it to me, quickly!'' | :*'''Eritha:''' ''What? Read it to me, quickly!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It says, "Don't trust the Fates." The rest of the papyrus is stained with blood.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It says, "Don't trust the [[Fates]]." The rest of the papyrus is stained with blood.'' | ||
(Dialogue continues below at "That makes no sense.") | (Dialogue continues below at "That makes no sense.") | ||
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:or (if players visited the farm before talking to Eritha) | :or (if players visited the farm before talking to Eritha) | ||
:*'''Kassandra:''' ''Cultists on a farm? Something's not right.'' | :*'''Kassandra:''' ''Cultists on a farm? Something's not right.'' | ||
With the help of [[Ikaros]], she located the | With the help of [[Ikaros]], she located the distressed priestess. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Found her!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Found her!'' | ||
Unfortunately, the handmaiden had already been slain by three Cult soldiers | [[File:ACOD The Handmaiden's Story 5.png|thumb|250px|The handmaiden found dead by Kassandra]] | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Do not trust the Fates. | Unfortunately, the handmaiden had already been slain by three Cult soldiers. Kassandra with the Cultist guards, and then inspected the handmaiden's remains. She found a note and read it aloud. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''"Do not trust the Fates."<br>Hm, it's addressed to the High Priestess. She needs to know about this.'' | |||
Kassandra returned to Eritha to deliver the message. | Kassandra returned to Eritha to deliver the message. | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Well? What of my handmaiden?'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''Well? What of my handmaiden?'' | ||
[[File:ACOD The Handmaiden's Story 6.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra reporting what she found to Eritha]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She was murdered. It might have something to do with this note... it says "Don't trust the Fates."'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She was murdered. It might have something to do with this note... it says "Don't trust the Fates."'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''That's it?!'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''That's it?!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The rest of the papyrus is stained with blood.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The rest of the papyrus is stained with blood.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''That makes no sense.'' | *'''Eritha:''' ''That makes no sense.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She protected it with her life. It wasn't for nothing.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She protected it with her life. It wasn't for nothing.'' | ||
*'''Eritha:''' ''Now we'll never know for sure if there is a traitor in our ranks. | *'''Eritha:''' ''Now we'll never know for sure if there is a traitor in our ranks.<br>But I cannot rule out the possibility.<br>Our situation is dire. Work with Diona. Secure Kythera for us, ''misthios. | ||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The name of the quest may be a reference to ''The Handmaid's Tale'' by Margaret Atwood. | *The name of the quest may be a reference to ''The Handmaid's Tale'' by Margaret Atwood. | ||
If you find the handmaiden before starting the quest, you will be sent to retrieve the letter again. Only this time you cant interact with the maiden making the quest and game unfinishable | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
ACOD The Handmaiden's Story 1.png|Kassandra at the High Priestess' chambers, where Diona's sister was hiding in | |||
ACOD The Handmaiden's Story 4.png|Kassandra finding several of Cult of Kosmos guards at the burned farm | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 25 May 2026
The Handmaiden's Story was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Description[edit | edit source]
Diona requested Kassandra to look for her sister Eritha for information about the traitor within their ranks.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Kassandra made her way to the Temple of Aphrodite, climbing the steps to knock on the locked doors to the High Priestess' chambers. She spoke to her through the doors, which had small holes through the eyes of the decorative birds.
- Kassandra: High Priestess. Open up.
- Eritha: So you can kill me? Who sent you!
- Kassandra: She says you think there's a traitor in your midst.
- Eritha: You can't trust anyone these days.
What do you want with the Cult?
- Kassandra: They ripped my family apart! I'll have vengeance.
- Eritha: Excellent. Anger is a wonderful motivator.
- Kassandra: They have wronged my family and it's only right they pay for it. I'll have justice.
- Eritha: Family is indeed a powerful motivator.
- Kassandra: The Cult of Kosmos have much to answer for. And they will answer to me.
- Eritha: Perhaps you will be of use to me after all.
I sent one of my handmaidens to spy on some of our own and - - Kassandra: She hasn't returned.
- Eritha: Indeed.
Except I couldn't care less about her... it's the information she uncovered I desire. Retrieve it for me.
(If players asked "How is your relationship with Diona?")
- Kassandra: Your dislike for your sister is obvious. What happened between you two?
- Eritha: I'm the first born, and with that comes certain privileges and responsibilities. My sister is a vindictive, jealous creature.
She undermines my authority constantly. Clearly, she thinks she'd make the better High Priestess. - Kassandra: I see.
- Eritha: But she is my sister. And I do love her.
I just wish she wasn't a jealous little fool.
(If players asked "Where was your handmaiden last seen?")
- Kassandra: Where should I start looking for her?
- Eritha: I sent her to the outskirts of Kythera.
Hm... I recall there being a farm in that area. She might've taken refuge there. - Kassandra: That's where I'll start then.
(If All Bonds Will Break was completed prior)
- Eritha: She would be looking to avoid busy areas like the military camp - wait.
Did you have something to do with my prisoners being broken out of jail at the military camp?
- Kassandra: The harbor master did it. I tried to stop him but I was too late.
- Eritha: Again with that worm! This is all Diona's fault.
She has him wrapped around her finger. Every once in a while, she'll break his heart and he'll do something stupid.
You did well trying to stop him. Now, get me my information while I deal with the harbor master.
- Kassandra: Yes, that was my doing.
The harbor master said the High Priestess locks up innocent people and executes them.
I could not stand idly by. - Eritha: I wasn't going to execute them! Torture them, maybe. But all stand trial here in Kythera. That liar!
The harbor master strikes out at the temple when my sister scorns him. But this time, he's gone too far.
I'll overlook your involvement in this. Just make sure you get me that information while I deal with him.
- (Followup - "Where did you say your handmaiden was last seen?")
- Kassandra: Where did you say to look again?
- Eritha: Try the farm outside of the city. She might be hiding out there.
(Leave - "I'll go now.")
- Kassandra: I'll get you the information your handmaiden found.
- Eritha: Good, I'll make it worth your while. Now go quickly, she was last seen east of Pilgrim Hill.
- (If note already found - "I found a message earlier.")
- Kassandra: I found this note earlier on the body of a priestess at a farm. She was slain by Cultists before I found her.
- Eritha: What? Read it to me, quickly!
- Kassandra: It says, "Don't trust the Fates." The rest of the papyrus is stained with blood.
(Dialogue continues below at "That makes no sense.")
Kassandra made her way east towards the Olive Farm.
- Kassandra: Not many places for a handmaiden to hide in the outskirts of the city. This must be it.
- or (if players visited the farm before talking to Eritha)
- Kassandra: Cultists on a farm? Something's not right.
With the help of Ikaros, she located the distressed priestess.
- Kassandra: Found her!
Unfortunately, the handmaiden had already been slain by three Cult soldiers. Kassandra with the Cultist guards, and then inspected the handmaiden's remains. She found a note and read it aloud.
- Kassandra: "Do not trust the Fates."
Hm, it's addressed to the High Priestess. She needs to know about this.
Kassandra returned to Eritha to deliver the message.
- Eritha: Well? What of my handmaiden?
- Kassandra: She was murdered. It might have something to do with this note... it says "Don't trust the Fates."
- Eritha: That's it?!
- Kassandra: The rest of the papyrus is stained with blood.
- Eritha: That makes no sense.
- Kassandra: She protected it with her life. It wasn't for nothing.
- Eritha: Now we'll never know for sure if there is a traitor in our ranks.
But I cannot rule out the possibility.
Our situation is dire. Work with Diona. Secure Kythera for us, misthios.
Outcome[edit | edit source]
Kassandra deliver the message from Eritha's handmaiden, "Do not trust the Fates," to Eritha.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The name of the quest may be a reference to The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
If you find the handmaiden before starting the quest, you will be sent to retrieve the letter again. Only this time you cant interact with the maiden making the quest and game unfinishable
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Kassandra at the High Priestess' chambers, where Diona's sister was hiding in -
Kassandra finding several of Cult of Kosmos guards at the burned farm
