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| name = Demons in the Desert | | name = Demons in the Desert | ||
| image = ACO Demons in the Desert.jpg | | image = ACO Demons in the Desert 12.jpg | ||
| description = ''After hearing wild rumours of entire villages disappearing to a horde of marauding demons, [[Bayek]] goes to the [[White Desert Oasis]] in search of answers.'' | | description = ''After hearing wild rumours of entire villages disappearing to a horde of marauding demons, [[Bayek]] goes to the [[White Desert Oasis]] in search of answers.'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
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| source = [[Bayek]] | | source = [[Bayek]] | ||
| location = [[Faiyum]], [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] | | location = [[Faiyum]], [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] | ||
| date = 48 BCE}} | | date = 48 BCE | ||
}} | |||
'''Demons in the Desert''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Bayek]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8]]. | '''Demons in the Desert''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Bayek]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8]]. | ||
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Near the town, Bayek saw a [[Addaya|man]] walking along the road, seeming mad and ranting. | Near the town, Bayek saw a [[Addaya|man]] walking along the road, seeming mad and ranting. | ||
*'''Addaya:''' ''I escaped [[Anubis]]. I looked the demons in their black and burning eyes. Then the gods danced me from my shackles! Ha-ha!<br>I saw the beasts with my own eyes! Demons! Twenty hands tall, with cruel forked tongues and black skin. Their eyes... burned me...'' | *'''Addaya:''' ''I escaped [[Anubis]]. I looked the demons in their black and burning eyes. Then the gods danced me from my shackles! Ha-ha!<br>I saw the beasts with my own eyes! Demons! Twenty hands tall, with cruel forked tongues and black skin. Their eyes... burned me...'' | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 2.png|thumb|250px|Bayek listening to the man's ramblings]] | |||
Bayek halted the man. | Bayek halted the man. | ||
*'''Addaya:''' ''Everyone is gone! The monsters took them while we farmed. Gods! Save us!'' | *'''Addaya:''' ''Everyone is gone! The monsters took them while we farmed. Gods! Save us!'' | ||
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*'''Rahotep:''' ''My business is my own. Why is a protector coming here?'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''My business is my own. Why is a protector coming here?'' | ||
*'''Bayek:''' ''There are rumors of disappearing villagers, demons, and a missing boy.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''There are rumors of disappearing villagers, demons, and a missing boy.'' | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 3.png|thumb|250px|Bayek lending his aid to help Rahotep rescue his father]] | |||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''Our village did not disappear! We were taken by bandits. I'm the only one left. But I am going back to save my father.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''Our village did not disappear! We were taken by bandits. I'm the only one left. But I am going back to save my father.'' | ||
*'''Bayek:''' ''If you go into the desert alone, you will die.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''If you go into the desert alone, you will die.'' | ||
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*'''Bayek:''' ''You are just a boy, but you have the conviction of a man. Your father would be proud.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''You are just a boy, but you have the conviction of a man. Your father would be proud.'' | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''We have to hurry. The desert will take us if the hyenas do not find us first. Follow me!'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''We have to hurry. The desert will take us if the hyenas do not find us first. Follow me!'' | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 4.png|thumb|250px|Bayek and Rahotep riding out to the desert]] | |||
They mounted [[camel]]s, and Rahotep took the lead. A sandstorm rose. | They mounted [[camel]]s, and Rahotep took the lead. A sandstorm rose. | ||
*'''Bayek:''' ''Sandstorm. We must face it straight on.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''Sandstorm. We must face it straight on.'' | ||
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*'''Bayek:''' ''Your father... are you certain he lives?'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''Your father... are you certain he lives?'' | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''No, but I have to try. My mother passed many floods ago. I do not remember her. My father raised me alone.<br>I have to return his [[horse]] to him. Alive or dead, he will need it in the afterlife.<br>If he lives, I will save him. If he does not, I will honor him with my death. And we will ride through the [[Aaru|Field of Reeds]] together.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''No, but I have to try. My mother passed many floods ago. I do not remember her. My father raised me alone.<br>I have to return his [[horse]] to him. Alive or dead, he will need it in the afterlife.<br>If he lives, I will save him. If he does not, I will honor him with my death. And we will ride through the [[Aaru|Field of Reeds]] together.'' | ||
They reached the [[White Desert Oasis]], and dismounted by the lake. | They reached the [[White Desert Oasis]], and dismounted by the lake. They then boarded a [[reed boat]]. | ||
*'''Bayek:''' ''Boy, you must stay here. The way forward is dangerous. I will do everything in my power to rescue your father.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''Boy, you must stay here. The way forward is dangerous. I will do everything in my power to rescue your father.'' | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''Saving my father is my duty, not yours. I am not a boy. I am Rahotep of Dionysias, and I am going.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''Saving my father is my duty, not yours. I am not a boy. I am Rahotep of Dionysias, and I am going.'' | ||
*'''Bayek:''' ''I am Bayek of [[Siwa]] and I will not take you into danger.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''I am Bayek of [[Siwa]] and I will not take you into danger.'' | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''You are not taking me. I am taking myself.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''You are not taking me. I am taking myself.'' | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 6.png|thumb|250px|Bayek failed to dissuade Rahotep from his rescue attempt]] | |||
*'''Bayek:''' ''Ah, damn you, Rahotep. I should have tied you to a tree.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''Ah, damn you, Rahotep. I should have tied you to a tree.'' | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''You have only just met me. Yet I have answered all your questions truthfully.<br>I am going to save my father. You have no duty here. You cannot forbid me anything. I am not your son.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''You have only just met me. Yet I have answered all your questions truthfully.<br>I am going to save my father. You have no duty here. You cannot forbid me anything. I am not your son.'' | ||
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*'''Rahotep:''' ''Over here! Stay low! We're near the bandit camp. Their [[guard]]s can see us.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''Over here! Stay low! We're near the bandit camp. Their [[guard]]s can see us.'' | ||
They left the boat, and snuck closer. | They left the boat, and snuck closer. | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 7.png|thumb|250px|Rahotep convinced to let Bayek go in alone]] | |||
*'''Bayek:''' ''Rahotep, [[Khemu|my son]] was like you. He also fought a man's battle, and died doing it. Would you stay hidden?'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''Rahotep, [[Khemu|my son]] was like you. He also fought a man's battle, and died doing it. Would you stay hidden?'' | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''All right, Bayek. I will listen to you in this. But if you fall, I will take your place.<br>See the lookout tower there? The guards, from time to time, abandon their post to piss. We can pass through then.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''All right, Bayek. I will listen to you in this. But if you fall, I will take your place.<br>See the lookout tower there? The guards, from time to time, abandon their post to piss. We can pass through then.'' | ||
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He freed them. | He freed them. | ||
*'''Turo:''' ''We need to leave this area. Quickly, this way. They left horses over here.<br>Hurry! Let's go!'' | *'''Turo:''' ''We need to leave this area. Quickly, this way. They left horses over here.<br>Hurry! Let's go!'' | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 11.png|thumb|250px|Rahotep inquiring his fellow villagers about his father]] | |||
Bayek escorted the farmers out of the hideout. Rahotep approached them. | Bayek escorted the farmers out of the hideout. Rahotep approached them. | ||
*'''Turo:''' ''Rahotep! You are alive!'' | *'''Turo:''' ''Rahotep! You are alive!'' | ||
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*'''Man:''' ''You have my spear! Death to [[Son of Ra]]'s bandits!'' | *'''Man:''' ''You have my spear! Death to [[Son of Ra]]'s bandits!'' | ||
*'''Man:''' ''Death to those who profit from [[Berenike|The Crocodile]]'s stench!'' | *'''Man:''' ''Death to those who profit from [[Berenike|The Crocodile]]'s stench!'' | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 14.png|thumb|250px|Bayek and the farmers attacking the camp]] | |||
Together, they charged at the [[Larder Station Hideout|hideout]]. After killing all the bandits, they found Rahotep's father, and Bayek carried him out of the hideout. | Together, they charged at the [[Larder Station Hideout|hideout]]. After killing all the bandits, they found Rahotep's father, and Bayek carried him out of the hideout. | ||
*'''Rahotep's father:''' ''Who's there? What is happening? No more please!<br>Who are you? Why are you here?'' | *'''Rahotep's father:''' ''Who's there? What is happening? No more please!<br>Who are you? Why are you here?'' | ||
*'''Bayek:''' ''A friend. Can you walk? We need to get you out of here.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''A friend. Can you walk? We need to get you out of here.'' | ||
*'''Rahotep's father:''' ''I don't think so. I can't see. They... tortured and blinded me. There is a dock outside of the camp that is safe.'' | *'''Rahotep's father:''' ''I don't think so. I can't see. They... tortured and blinded me. There is a dock outside of the camp that is safe.'' | ||
They left the hideout, and headed to a stretch of sand, where a boat waited. Bayek laid the man down, and Rahotep embraced him. | They left the hideout, and headed to a stretch of sand, where a boat waited. Bayek laid the man down, and Rahotep embraced him. | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''Father! You live! ...What's wrong?'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''Father! You live! ...What's wrong?'' | ||
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*'''Rahotep's father:''' ''Rahotep, you are a man today. You have earned your horse. I can no longer lead. You must lead us now.'' | *'''Rahotep's father:''' ''Rahotep, you are a man today. You have earned your horse. I can no longer lead. You must lead us now.'' | ||
*'''Rahotep:''' ''Father, Bayek of Siwa is also here. He fought with us.'' | *'''Rahotep:''' ''Father, Bayek of Siwa is also here. He fought with us.'' | ||
[[File:ACO Demons in the Desert 18.png|thumb|250px|Bayek bid the farmers farewell, commending Rahotep's efforts]] | |||
*'''Rahotep's father:''' ''You will always be honoured at our village. We will make a feast tonight. Will you join us?'' | *'''Rahotep's father:''' ''You will always be honoured at our village. We will make a feast tonight. Will you join us?'' | ||
*'''Bayek:''' ''Your son is brave. I am glad to have helped him... though I doubt he will need help in the future. He will lead you well.<br>Now I must go to hunt my own demons.'' | *'''Bayek:''' ''Your son is brave. I am glad to have helped him... though I doubt he will need help in the future. He will lead you well.<br>Now I must go to hunt my own demons.'' | ||
With that, Bayek left the farmers. | With that, Bayek left the farmers. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 1.png|Bayek finds a man rambling while walking down the road | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 5.png|Bayek and Rahotep riding through the sandstorm | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 8.png|Bayek overlooking the bandit hideout | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 9.png|Bayek discovering the captured farmers | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 10.png|Bayek escorting the farmers to safety | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 13.png|Bayek and the farmers riding towards the bandit camp, where Rahotep's father was held in | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 15.png|Rahotep's blinded father by the harbor | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 16.png|Bayek carrying Rahotep's father to safety | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 17.jpg|Rahotep checking on his father | |||
ACO Demons in the Desert 19.png|Rahotep, his father and the farmers resting after the ordeal | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Revision as of 08:35, 23 September 2023
Demons in the Desert was a virtual representation of one of Bayek's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.
Description
Rumours of demons and missing villagers lead Bayek into the desert in search of a lost boy.
Dialogue
Bayek came across a note on Hotephres' trireme.
- The missing people of Dionysias:
Entire villages of people in the Dionysias area have disappeared. There are rumours of gods and demons. Someone at the Dionysias Caravanserai could know more. - Bayek: Entire villages of people have disappeared in Psenhyris. There are rumours at the caravanserail that Demons have invaded.
Demons? I've never seen one. I should check this out.
Bayek made his way towards Dionysias. Near the town, Bayek saw a man walking along the road, seeming mad and ranting.
- Addaya: I escaped Anubis. I looked the demons in their black and burning eyes. Then the gods danced me from my shackles! Ha-ha!
I saw the beasts with my own eyes! Demons! Twenty hands tall, with cruel forked tongues and black skin. Their eyes... burned me...

Bayek halted the man.
- Addaya: Everyone is gone! The monsters took them while we farmed. Gods! Save us!
- Bayek: What happened to you?
- Addaya: We were all attacked by Demons. They took the boy.
- Bayek: What boy? Why didn't anyone stop them?
- Addaya: I tried... I'm just a farmer, not a warrior. The boy was mad! He thought he could fight the demons. He's just a boy, at the broken tower. I ran away. I'm... (sobbing)
The man walked away from Bayek, continuing his rant.
- Bayek: A ruined tower? I cannot leave a boy alone in the desert. I must find him.
With the help of Senu, Bayek located the ruined tower and the boy. Approaching the tower, he mused.
- Bayek: This must be the ruined tower the madman spoke about. Not all of his story was insanity, then.
The tower was surrounded by hyenas, and Bayek slew them. Then he climbed the tower, and addressed the young man there.
- Bayek: Boy, what are you doing out here alone?
- Rahotep: My business is my own. Why is a protector coming here?
- Bayek: There are rumors of disappearing villagers, demons, and a missing boy.

- Rahotep: Our village did not disappear! We were taken by bandits. I'm the only one left. But I am going back to save my father.
- Bayek: If you go into the desert alone, you will die.
- Rahotep: Then I die. I can do nothing else.
- Bayek: You are brave, but foolish. A son's duty to his father is to live. I cannot let you go alone.
As they were leaving the tower, the hyenas surrounded them anew, and they killed them.
- Rahotep: Okay, where were we?
Come if you want to. My duty is to save my father. - Bayek: You are just a boy, but you have the conviction of a man. Your father would be proud.
- Rahotep: We have to hurry. The desert will take us if the hyenas do not find us first. Follow me!

They mounted camels, and Rahotep took the lead. A sandstorm rose.
- Bayek: Sandstorm. We must face it straight on.
- Rahotep: I don't have the time to wait.
They headed out into the desert.
- Bayek: Your father... are you certain he lives?
- Rahotep: No, but I have to try. My mother passed many floods ago. I do not remember her. My father raised me alone.
I have to return his horse to him. Alive or dead, he will need it in the afterlife.
If he lives, I will save him. If he does not, I will honor him with my death. And we will ride through the Field of Reeds together.
They reached the White Desert Oasis, and dismounted by the lake. They then boarded a reed boat.
- Bayek: Boy, you must stay here. The way forward is dangerous. I will do everything in my power to rescue your father.
- Rahotep: Saving my father is my duty, not yours. I am not a boy. I am Rahotep of Dionysias, and I am going.
- Bayek: I am Bayek of Siwa and I will not take you into danger.
- Rahotep: You are not taking me. I am taking myself.

- Bayek: Ah, damn you, Rahotep. I should have tied you to a tree.
- Rahotep: You have only just met me. Yet I have answered all your questions truthfully.
I am going to save my father. You have no duty here. You cannot forbid me anything. I am not your son. - Bayek: You are not the only one with a duty. I am a Medjay, and my duty is to protect.
- Rahotep: Medjay? There are none of you left. Just Phylakes who sack our villages and kill our mothers. Protectors are corrupt. We need new Medjay. New protectors.
- Bayek: We need people and Medjay to be as one, Rahotep.
For a while, they sailed in silence.
- Rahotep: I don't see it. Is the goddess the answer? Cleopatra?
- Bayek: I cannot say for certain. But someone has to do what the Medjay did. Honour and Egypt are both dying.
- Rahotep: I will have children and teach them. So that honour will live on in them.
They reached Desert Waterfalls Hideout.
- Rahotep: Over here! Stay low! We're near the bandit camp. Their guards can see us.
They left the boat, and snuck closer.

- Bayek: Rahotep, my son was like you. He also fought a man's battle, and died doing it. Would you stay hidden?
- Rahotep: All right, Bayek. I will listen to you in this. But if you fall, I will take your place.
See the lookout tower there? The guards, from time to time, abandon their post to piss. We can pass through then. - Bayek: You have an eye for strategy. Your father should be proud. Now keep to the shadows, and wait.
Rahotep remained behind while Bayek infiltrated the camp. After dealing with the bandits in the camp, Bayek found villagers, locked up in a cage.
- Bayek: Villagers! Let's go.
He freed them.
- Turo: We need to leave this area. Quickly, this way. They left horses over here.
Hurry! Let's go!

Bayek escorted the farmers out of the hideout. Rahotep approached them.
- Turo: Rahotep! You are alive!
- Rahotep: Is everyone ok? Where is my father?
- Turo: Rahotep, I'm sorry. The demons took him to their crocodile pit. How can anyone fight them?
- Rahotep: Demons do not bleed as these do. Listen to me. Each of you owes your life to my father.
Turo! Remember he took a lashing to protect your daughter's honor? And you! Remember he crossed the desert to get your sick father a healer?
Now my father need you. If he lives, we save him. If not, we avenge him. Either way we fight!
Rahotep drew his sword to make his point, and the men cheered.
- Turo: Truly you are your father's son. You are right, Rahotep. Demons or not we will follow you!
They mounted the horses.
- Bayek: Are we ready?
- Rahotep: We have been ready since the day the demon bandits attacked.
We ride to save my father. And may Amun ride with us! Hyah! - Man: You have my spear! Death to Son of Ra's bandits!
- Man: Death to those who profit from The Crocodile's stench!

Together, they charged at the hideout. After killing all the bandits, they found Rahotep's father, and Bayek carried him out of the hideout.
- Rahotep's father: Who's there? What is happening? No more please!
Who are you? Why are you here? - Bayek: A friend. Can you walk? We need to get you out of here.
- Rahotep's father: I don't think so. I can't see. They... tortured and blinded me. There is a dock outside of the camp that is safe.
They left the hideout, and headed to a stretch of sand, where a boat waited. Bayek laid the man down, and Rahotep embraced him.
- Rahotep: Father! You live! ...What's wrong?
- Rahotep's father: The demons... have taken my eyes, but they could not take my son. You saved me, Rahotep.
- Turo: He saved us all! He slew five of the demons alone! I saw it!
- Rahotep's father: Rahotep, you are a man today. You have earned your horse. I can no longer lead. You must lead us now.
- Rahotep: Father, Bayek of Siwa is also here. He fought with us.

- Rahotep's father: You will always be honoured at our village. We will make a feast tonight. Will you join us?
- Bayek: Your son is brave. I am glad to have helped him... though I doubt he will need help in the future. He will lead you well.
Now I must go to hunt my own demons.
With that, Bayek left the farmers.
Gallery
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Bayek finds a man rambling while walking down the road
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Bayek and Rahotep riding through the sandstorm
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Bayek overlooking the bandit hideout
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Bayek discovering the captured farmers
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Bayek escorting the farmers to safety
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Bayek and the farmers riding towards the bandit camp, where Rahotep's father was held in
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Rahotep's blinded father by the harbor
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Bayek carrying Rahotep's father to safety
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Rahotep checking on his father
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Rahotep, his father and the farmers resting after the ordeal
Outcome
Bayek saved the farmers taken by the bandits.