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| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Side, Character/Support {{c|[[Agapios]]}} | | type = Side, Character/Support {{c|[[Agapios]]}} | ||
| previous = | | previous = [[Freedom Isn't Free]]<br>{{c|dependent}} | ||
| next = [[ | | next = [[Wasn't Born the Kingfisher]] | ||
| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Euboea]], [[Greece]] | | location = [[Euboea]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = 431 BCE–422 BCE | | date = 431 BCE–422 BCE | ||
}} | | concurrent = [[Dagger to the Heart]]<br>[[Blood and Water]]}} | ||
'''The Taxman Cometh''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the | '''The Taxman Cometh''' 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== | ||
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She entered the farm, climbing up to the topmost floor. A woman was reclining on the pillows, and noticed her. | She entered the farm, climbing up to the topmost floor. A woman was reclining on the pillows, and noticed her. | ||
*'''[[Rhoeo]]:''' Misthios''! Up here. Please don't make me shout!'' | *'''[[Rhoeo]]:''' Misthios''! Up here. Please don't make me shout!'' | ||
Kassandra knelt down beside her. | Kassandra knelt down beside her. | ||
{{-}} | |||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|Agapios' storyline= | |-|Agapios' storyline= | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Is that right?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Is that right?'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Would you fetch me a drink? The [[Slavery|slaves]] are all busy, and I'm quite parched.'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Would you fetch me a drink? The [[Slavery|slaves]] are all busy, and I'm quite parched.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I—No! The wine's right next to you! Tell me where I can find your husband.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I—No! The [[wine]]'s right next to you! Tell me where I can find your husband.'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Somewhere on the eastern road. I think? Delivering [[wheat]] and [[grape]]s. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him in days. A lot of days. Weeks? Oh... oh no, I think he might be in trouble!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Somewhere on the eastern road. I think? Delivering [[wheat]] and [[grape]]s. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him in days. A lot of days. Weeks? Oh... oh no, I think he might be in trouble!'' | ||
|-|Separate | |-|Separate memory= | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank the gods, you heard me!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank the gods, you heard me!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds serious. How can I help?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds serious. How can I help?'' | ||
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*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh—well, yes, I suppose he is.'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh—well, yes, I suppose he is.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|You're drunk.= | |-|You're drunk.= | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your husband must have enemies or something. Someone who might want to make him go missing?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your husband must have enemies or something. Someone who might want to make him go missing?'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''The Dagger. If you're wealthy, they're your enemy. A local captain and his ''malákes'' Dagger friends visit as often as they please, demanding made up taxes and beating my husband if he doesn't pay. Will you find him? Will you find my husband?'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''The Dagger. If you're wealthy, they're your enemy. A local captain and his ''malákes'' Dagger friends visit as often as they please, demanding made up taxes and beating my husband if he doesn't pay. Will you find him? Will you find my husband?'' | ||
(Accept – I'll find your husband.) | (Accept – "I'll find your husband.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, I'll find him.'' | * '''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, I'll find him.'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank you. Is... is there anything else I can tell you?'' | * '''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank you. Is... is there anything else I can tell you?'' | ||
(If "Where might your husband be?" is chosen.) | (If "Where might your husband be?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Any idea where I should look for your husband?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Any idea where I should look for your husband?'' | ||
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(If "What do you know about The Dagger?" is chosen.) | (If "What do you know about The Dagger?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I want you to tell me everything you know about The Dagger.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I want you to tell me everything you know about The Dagger.'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Daggers? They're like cute lil' baby | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''[[Short blade|Daggers]]? They're like cute lil' baby [[sword]]s.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What? No. ''The'' Dagger. The Dagger ''you'' just mentioned!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What? No. ''The'' Dagger. The Dagger ''you'' just mentioned!'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh! Right!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh! Right!'' | ||
|-|Separate | |-|Separate memory= | ||
(If "What's 'The Dagger'?" is chosen.) | (If "What's 'The Dagger'?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You mentioned something called "The Dagger?"'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You mentioned something called "The Dagger?"'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''...You said "The Dagger," like they were a group, or—'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''...You said "The Dagger," like they were a group, or—'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh! Oh, oh, oh, right. ''The'' Dagger!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh! Oh, oh, oh, right. ''The'' Dagger!'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''They're just men, ''misthios''. Greedy. Delusions of grandeur. Bleeding dry the [[drachma]]e of poor innocent slave masters, like me.'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''They're just men, ''misthios''. Greedy. Delusions of grandeur. Bleeding dry the [[drachma]]e of poor innocent slave masters, like me.'' | ||
(Leave – "I have enough information.") | (Leave – "I have enough information.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I've heard enough. I'll head east and find your husband.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've heard enough. I'll head east and find your husband.'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank you,'' misthios. | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank you,'' misthios. | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''No, no, I haven't found him yet.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''No, no, I haven't found him yet.'' | ||
Kassandra left the farm and headed to the road. | Kassandra left the farm and headed to the road. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''If I follow the road east, I should be able to follow the husband's tracks.'' | * '''Kassandra:''' ''If I follow the road east, I should be able to follow the husband's tracks.'' | ||
Reaching a crossroad at the base of [[Mount Dirfi]], she saw a broken box and blood-spattered wheat strewn about. | Reaching a crossroad at the base of [[Mount Dirfi]], she saw a broken box and blood-spattered wheat strewn about. | ||
[[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-03.jpg|thumb|250px|The broken box and bloody wheat]] | [[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-03.jpg|thumb|250px|The broken box and bloody wheat]] | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''This wheat might've fallen off one of the husband's carts. Maybe he's nearby...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This wheat might've fallen off one of the husband's carts. Maybe he's nearby...'' | ||
Kassandra took the left path and ascended the mountain to [[Katarraktes Cave]], where she saw two [[civilian]]s digging in the dirt at the cave's mouth. | Kassandra took the left path and ascended the mountain to [[Katarraktes Cave]], where she saw two [[civilian]]s digging in the dirt at the cave's mouth. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''I told you! There's tons of drachmae to be made digging caves!'' | * '''Civilian:''' ''I told you! There's tons of drachmae to be made digging caves!'' | ||
The civilian addressed Kassandra. | The civilian addressed Kassandra. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''If you're looking for the farmer, you just missed him. Check the road headed east.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''If you're looking for the farmer, you just missed him. Check the road headed east.'' | ||
Kassandra descended the mountain and, seeing a dead body and butchered [[horse]] on the road, inspected them. | Kassandra descended the mountain and, seeing a dead body and butchered [[horse]] on the road, inspected them. | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''What happened here?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What happened here?'' | ||
*'''Slave:''' ''[[Soldier|Guards]]... ''Malákes'' corrupt guards... They wanted "taxes." They always want "taxes"... Took my master up to the [[Dystos Fort]]... He should've paid their stupid taxes... He—he should've paid...'' | *'''Slave:''' ''[[Soldier|Guards]]... ''Malákes'' corrupt guards... They wanted "taxes." They always want "taxes"... Took my master up to the [[Dystos Fort]]... He should've paid their stupid taxes... He—he should've paid...'' | ||
The man succumbed to his wounds | The man succumbed to his wounds. Kassandra stood to spy the [[fort]] on the distant mountain. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I better head to the fort.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I better head to the fort.'' | ||
Kassandra approached the fort. | Kassandra approached the fort. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Dystos Fort... It's big. The husband could be anywhere in there.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Dystos Fort... It's big. The husband could be anywhere in there.'' | ||
She surveyed it with the help of [[Ikaros]], finding the farmer in a cage. | She surveyed it with the help of [[Ikaros]], finding the farmer in a cage. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be the farmer. He's locked up.'' | * '''Kassandra:''' ''That must be the farmer. He's locked up.'' | ||
Kassandra infiltrated the fort. Nearing the cages, she overheard the fort's ''[[strategos]]'' and the farmer conversing. | Kassandra infiltrated the fort. Nearing the cages, she overheard the fort's ''[[strategos]]'' and the farmer conversing. | ||
[[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-11.jpg||thumb|250px|Kassandra infiltrating Dystos Fort]] | [[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-11.jpg||thumb|250px|Kassandra infiltrating Dystos Fort]] | ||
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The farmer led the way out through a cave. After they had reached safety, Kassandra and the farmer spoke again. | The farmer led the way out through a cave. After they had reached safety, Kassandra and the farmer spoke again. | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''You saved me!'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''You saved me!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Surprised?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Surprised?'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''It's just... you look more like a hired killer than a hero.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''It's just... you look more like a hired killer than a hero.'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''A man named Agapios believes you may be able to identify the Kingfisher. If I find out who he is, I can stop The Dagger.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''A man named Agapios believes you may be able to identify the Kingfisher. If I find out who he is, I can stop The Dagger.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''Ah, so it's [[Euboea]] you're here to save. Still, thank you.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''Ah, so it's [[Euboea]] you're here to save. Still, thank you.'' | ||
|-|Separate memory= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife hired me to check on you. She was worried.'' | |||
*'''Farmer:''' ''About ''me''?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Well, she'd had some wine.'' | |||
*'''Farmer:''' ''So you have met her. Is there anything I can help you with?'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
(If "What else do you know about The Dagger?" is chosen.) | (If "What else do you know about The Dagger?" is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to know everything I can about The Dagger.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to know everything I can about The Dagger.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''They have such ambition. A ''legendary'' greed. They appear to be [[Piracy|pirates]], yet they're organized, funded, well connected... There may be more than just the Kingfisher pulling their strings.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''They have such ambition. A ''legendary'' greed. They appear to be [[Piracy|pirates]], yet they're organized, funded, well connected... There may be more than just the Kingfisher pulling their strings.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, taking on [[Cult of Kosmos|shadowy organizations]] is my specialty.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, taking on [[Cult of Kosmos|shadowy organizations]] is my specialty.'' | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Agapios' storyline= | |||
(If "Tell me what you know about the Kingfisher." is chosen.) | (If "Tell me what you know about the Kingfisher." is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Whatever you know about the Kingfisher, I also need to know.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Whatever you know about the Kingfisher, I also need to know.'' | ||
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*'''Farmer:''' ''[[Neritos]]! His name is Neritos. Just make sure you stop him.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''[[Neritos]]! His name is Neritos. Just make sure you stop him.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''...Agapios's brother. It ''is'' him.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''...Agapios's brother. It ''is'' him.'' | ||
|-|Separate | |-|Separate memory= | ||
(If "Tell me about your wife." is chosen.) | (If "Tell me about your wife." is chosen.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife seems... nice.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife seems... nice.'' | ||
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The farmer left to return home. | The farmer left to return home. | ||
[[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-16.jpg||thumb|250px|The farmer's secret stash]] | [[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-16.jpg||thumb|250px|The farmer's secret stash]] | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''Thanks for saving me. Stop by my farm anytime for some free [[olive]] oil.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''Thanks for saving me. Stop by my farm anytime for some free [[olive]] oil.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Better collect my drachmae from the husband's stash in the Katarraktes Cave.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Better collect my drachmae from the husband's stash in the Katarraktes Cave.'' | ||
Kassandra returned to the cave and collected a suitable reward from the husband's secret stash. | Kassandra returned to the cave and collected a suitable reward from the husband's secret stash. | ||
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Kassandra later returned to speak to Rhoeo. | |||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Ah, I was hoping I'd see you again. Would you be a dear and bring me a drink?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No.'' | |||
==Outcome == | |||
Kassandra found and rescued the farmer to learn what he knew about the Dagger. She also was either told of the Kingfisher's real identity or pointed towards the farmer's treasure stash as a reward for saving him. | |||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
This memory is part of Agapios’ quests, though it can be completed without meeting him in "[[Death and Taxes]]". If this quest is done before agreeing to help Agapios identify The Dagger's leader, the end dialogue will instead direct players to the farmer's treasure and "[[Wasn't Born the Kingfisher]]" will become available as a support quest for Agapios. The farmer's stash has no effect on the other treasures in the cave, nor does it affect the player's ability to clear the location. If players began "[[Freedom Isn't Free]]" first, this memory is a support quest and the farmer confirms Agapios' fears that the Kingfisher is his brother Neritos. Strangely, regardless which way players approach this memory, the ''strategos'' interrogating the farmer is identified as "Athenian" in the subtitles even if the Abantis Islands are occupied by [[Sparta]]. | |||
The title of the memory is likely a reference to {{Wiki|Eugene O'Neill}}'s play ''{{Wiki|The Iceman Cometh}}''. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{GalleryBox|The Taxman Cometh}} | {{GalleryBox|The Taxman Cometh}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | * ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
{{ACODMemories}} | {{ACODMemories}} | ||
[[Category:Memories of Kassandra]] | [[Category:Memories of Kassandra]] | ||
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The Taxman Cometh 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, following Agapios' advice, sought out a farmer who had information about The Dagger.
Kassandra traveled to the Chalkis Farm mentioned by Agapios.
She entered the farm, climbing up to the topmost floor. A woman was reclining on the pillows, and noticed her.
Kassandra knelt down beside her.
(Accept – "I'll find your husband.")
(If "Where might your husband be?" is chosen.)
(If "What do you know about The Dagger?" is chosen.)
(If "What's 'The Dagger'?" is chosen.)
(Leave – "I have enough information.")
Before leaving, Kassandra spoke to Rhoeo once more.
Kassandra left the farm and headed to the road.
Reaching a crossroad at the base of Mount Dirfi, she saw a broken box and blood-spattered wheat strewn about.
Kassandra took the left path and ascended the mountain to Katarraktes Cave, where she saw two civilians digging in the dirt at the cave's mouth.
The civilian addressed Kassandra.
Kassandra descended the mountain and, seeing a dead body and butchered horse on the road, inspected them.
She eyed the blood trail and torn grass leading off road and spotted the broken cart some ways down a hill, its contents pillaged and blood-soaked, and the horse team slaughtered.
Among the rubble was a badly injured man. Kassandra knelt beside him.
The man succumbed to his wounds. Kassandra stood to spy the fort on the distant mountain.
Kassandra approached the fort.
She surveyed it with the help of Ikaros, finding the farmer in a cage.
Kassandra infiltrated the fort. Nearing the cages, she overheard the fort's strategos and the farmer conversing.
Kassandra freed the farmer.
The farmer led the way out through a cave. After they had reached safety, Kassandra and the farmer spoke again.
(If "What else do you know about The Dagger?" is chosen.)
(If "Tell me what you know about the Kingfisher." is chosen.)
(If "Tell me about your wife." is chosen.)
The farmer left to return home.
Kassandra returned to the cave and collected a suitable reward from the husband's secret stash.
Kassandra later returned to speak to Rhoeo.
Kassandra found and rescued the farmer to learn what he knew about the Dagger. She also was either told of the Kingfisher's real identity or pointed towards the farmer's treasure stash as a reward for saving him.
This memory is part of Agapios’ quests, though it can be completed without meeting him in "Death and Taxes". If this quest is done before agreeing to help Agapios identify The Dagger's leader, the end dialogue will instead direct players to the farmer's treasure and "Wasn't Born the Kingfisher" will become available as a support quest for Agapios. The farmer's stash has no effect on the other treasures in the cave, nor does it affect the player's ability to clear the location. If players began "Freedom Isn't Free" first, this memory is a support quest and the farmer confirms Agapios' fears that the Kingfisher is his brother Neritos. Strangely, regardless which way players approach this memory, the strategos interrogating the farmer is identified as "Athenian" in the subtitles even if the Abantis Islands are occupied by Sparta.
The title of the memory is likely a reference to Eugene O'Neill's play The Iceman Cometh.
