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| | | description = ''One of [[Thespis]]'s actors found himself deeply indebted to a [[Taureas|military commander]]. Kassandra would have to use all her wit and strength to restore the cast.'' |
| | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' |
| | type = [[The Lost Tales of Greece]] | | | type = ''[[The Lost Tales of Greece]]'' |
| | previous = [[Setting the Stage]] | | | previous = [[Setting the Stage]] |
| | next = [[The Curse of Fame]] | | | next = [[The Curse of Fame]] |
| | source = [[Kassandra]] | | | source = [[Kassandra]] |
| | location = [[Elis]], [[Greece]] | | | location = [[Elis]], [[Greece]] |
| | date = 420s BCE}} | | | date = 429 BCE–422 BCE}} |
| '''Evening the Odds''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. | | '''Evening the Odds''' 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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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
| One of [[Thespis]]'s actors found himself deeply indebted to a military commander. Kassandra would have to use all her wit and strength to restore the cast.
| | Kassandra looked for one of [[Thespis]]' actor. |
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| | ==Dialogue== |
| | Kassandra travelled to the square, where she found the actor, working on a wooden board. |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''This is terrible! I'm really going to need a [[Leonidas I of Sparta|Leonidas]] to get out of this mess.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Are you playing [[Dienekes]] for Thespis?'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''I was, but now I can't. I lost all I had gambling with a [[Taureas|commander]]. Now he says I'm his [[Slavery|slave]] until I pay off the debt.<br>I'll be working for him for years!'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's settle this debt.'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''Oh, thank you! The commander is right over there.'' |
| | The actor directed Kassandra towards a building on the left. She went over with him and found the commander with two women. The commander signalled the women to leave. |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''You want to play another game? So glad you brought company.'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''No, I, well...'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need my friend back. He's due to act in a play. I think it's time you let him leave.'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''What's the play?'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''"[[Leonidas and His 300 Spartans]]." This man plays Dienekes, Leonidas' lieutenant.'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''A good military play. We need more of those on the stage. Of course, it would be best if they cast real soldiers instead of namby-pamby actors.'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''I'm not—oh, never mind.'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''So here's how it is, [[Mercenary|misthios]]. This malakas owes me a debt that he is paying off with service. Do you intend to take his place?'' |
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| | |-|I'll work off his debt to free him.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Let's make a deal. My services as a misthios against his debt.'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''Works for me. My soldiers used to be stationed at the [[Stable of Augeias]]. We've relocated since then, but left behind a good luck charm mby mistake. Bring it back, and we'll call this even.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Is that all? I'll be back before you know it.'' |
| | Kassandra travelled to the Stable of Augeias which had been now inhabited by [[wolves]]. After eliminating the wolves, she recovered the charm on the second floor. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Good. I should return this to the commander.'' |
| | Kassandra returned to the actor and Taureas at the square. |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I found that good luck charm you mentioned. And the wolves you didn't.'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''Which I'm sure were no problem for a misthios like you. Now, give me back my sword.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You never said this was a sword.'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''The best kind of luck is a fine blade. Hand it over.'' |
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| | Here's your weapon.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Here you go. I take it we're even?'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''Yes, this will cover his debt. Now, both of you, get out of my sight.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We should leave. Follow me.'' |
| | Kassandra left with the actor back to the working area. |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''Do you think that commander will really leave me alone?'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Maybe he won't. But if you're playing Dienekes, you must be ready to defend yourself. A Spartan doesn't cower at home just because he has enemies!'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''But I'm only a Spartan in a play.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you want to convince your audience or not? Dienekes had to live with the fear of being killed every day. Why should it be different for you?'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''I see. Knowing that commander could show up at my home any day with a dozen men and set [[spear]]s at my throat... That fear will inform my character. Thank you.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You're welcome. Now get back to Thespis for rehearsals.'' |
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| | Attack – I'm not handing this over.= |
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| | |-|You can take his place in the play.= |
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| | |-|Attack – I'm not paying you anything.= |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''How about you apologize for taking advantage of this man and wasting my time?'' |
| | *'''Taureas:''' ''You dare speak to your better like this? No one will miss such an impudent tongue.'' |
| | Kassandra and Taureas drew their swords, attacking each other. Kassandra eventually bested Taureas and killed him. |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''You—you killed him!'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''If you're playing Dienekes, you should be used to bloodshed. You're [[Sparta]]n and the right-hand man of a king!'' |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''But that's a play, and this is—'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Reality? Dienekes didn't have that luxury. If you want to play a soldier, learn to be one.'' |
| | The actor nodded and stood up. |
| | *'''Nervous Actor:''' ''You're right. I can't be intimidated by a little bloodshed. I'll do the story of Leonidas proud.'' |
| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Good. Now get back to Thespis and be read to put on a play.'' |
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| | ==Outcome== |
| | Kassandra secured the actor needed to play Dienekes in Thespis' play. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
