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{{Quote|The smallest doubt can destroy the greatest confidence. And we all have doubts.|Gergis, c. 422 BCE|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey}}
{{Quote|The smallest doubt can destroy the greatest confidence. And we all have doubts.|Gergis|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey}}
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{{Character Infobox
|image = ACOD Gergis the Herald.png
|image = ACOD Gergis the Herald.png
|death = c. 422 BCE<br>[[Messenia]], [[Greece]]
|death = 420s BCE<br>[[Messenia]], [[Greece]]
|species = [[Human]]
|species = [[Human]]
|affiliates = [[Order of the Ancients]]
|affiliates = [[Order of the Ancients]]
*[[Order of Dominion]]}}
*[[Order of Dominion]]}}
'''Gergis''' (died c. 422 BCE), also known as the '''Herald''', was a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], working as the [[Order of Dominion]]'s scribe in [[Messenia]], [[Greece]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]].
'''Gergis''' (died 420s BCE), also known as the '''Herald''', was a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], working as the [[Order of Dominion]]'s scribe in [[Messenia]], [[Greece]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early activities===
===Early activities===
Gergis was recruited into the Order by [[Amorges]] due to his ability of speech, being able to convince people to act against their own interests. Working under him in the Order of Dominion branch, Gergis served as the Order's diplomat and scribe, eventually leading his old team who record the Order's history and activities that throughout their existence. Through this, he became aware of the Order's origin from [[Egypt]] and the Order's attempt to dethrone King [[Artaxerxes I of Persia]].<ref name="LotFBB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]''</ref>
Gergis was recruited into the Order by [[Amorges]] due to his skill with speech, being able to convince people to even act against their own interests. Working under Amorges in the Order of Dominion branch, Gergis served as the Order's diplomat and scribe, eventually leading his old team to record the Order's history and activities throughout their existence. Through this, he became aware of the Order's origins in [[Egypt]] and the Order's attempt to dethrone King [[Artaxerxes I of Persia]].<ref name="LotFBB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]''</ref>


During the Peloponnesian War, Gergis and the branch followed Amorges to Messenia, where they made use of the conflict between [[Athens]]' [[Delian League]] and [[Sparta]]'s [[Peloponnesian War]] to consolidate their strength. In this capacity, Gergis also recorded the attempts of fellow branches, the [[Order of Hunters]] and the [[Order of the Storm]], to eliminate [[Darius]], his son [[Natakas]] and the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="LotFBB" /> After the branches were destroyed by Kassandra, Amorges made the decision to sent the Order of Dominion to finish the job, razing the village of [[Dyme]] Darius and his family were residing in.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' ''Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[A Flight in Fire]]</ref>
During the Peloponnesian War, Gergis was among those who followed Amorges to Messenia, where they made use of the conflict between [[Athens]]' [[Delian League]] and [[Sparta]]'s [[Peloponnesian League]] to consolidate their strength. In this capacity, Gergis also recorded the attempts of fellow branches, the [[Order of Hunters]] and the [[Order of the Storm]], to destroy the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], a [[Tainted One]], as well as the Persians [[Darius]] and [[Natakas]], who were helping her.<ref name="LotFBB" /> After the branches were demolished by Kassandra, Amorges made the decision to sent the Order of Dominion to finish the job, razing the village of [[Dyme]] Kassandra and her new family had made their home.<ref name="Flight in Fire">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[A Flight in Fire]]</ref>


While Darius and Kassandra were occupied with fending off the Order's guards and [[the Immortals]], Gergis was sent to locate Natakas and his son [[Elpidios]]. Although initially believing them both to have fled, they found Natakas hiding with Elpidios behind a shipwreck by the harbor. Gergis and his guards were forced to kill Natakas who attempted to resist capture.<ref name="The Last Magi">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' ''Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[The Last Magi]]</ref> With Elpidios in his hands, Gergis handed over the baby to Amorges, who in turn gave the baby to [[Darius II of Persia|Darius II]] to be taken care of.<ref name="LotFBB" />
While Darius and Kassandra were occupied with fending off the Order's guards and [[the Immortals]], Gergis was sent to locate Natakas and his son [[Elpidios]]. Although initially believing them both to have fled, they found Natakas hiding with Elpidios in a shipwreck on the nearby [[Dyme beach|beach]]. Though Natakas resisted them, managing to kill a number of Gergis' soldiers, he was ultimately slain as Gergis claimed Elpidios.<ref name="The Last Magi">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[The Last Magi]]</ref> With Elpidios in his hands, Gergis handed over the baby to Amorges,<ref name="The Last Magi" /> who in turn gave the baby to [[Darius II of Persia|Darius II]] to be taken care of, and hid the two on the island of [[Schiza]], south of Messenia.<ref name="Legacy">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[Legacy of the First Blade (memory)|Legacy of the First Blade]]</ref>
 
Following the events of Dyme, Gergis set up a [[Memorial to the Magi|memorial]] near the southern shore of Messenia, looking over the island of Schiza, in remembrance of his fellow Magi who had fallen.<ref name="The Last Magi" />


===Meeting Kassandra===
===Meeting Kassandra===
[[File:ACOD The Last Magi Screenshot 05.png|thumb|250px|Gergis meeting with Kassandra]]
[[File:ACOD The Last Magi Screenshot 05.png|thumb|250px|Gergis talking with Kassandra]]
Despite the Order of Dominion's efforts, Darius and Kassandra survived the attack on the village and traveled to Messenia to eliminate the Order and reclaim Elpidios. As the Order members and operations were slowly eliminated, Gergis took it upon himself to meet Kassandra in person. He had a [[Pebble|child]] hand over a letter to Kassandra, requesting to meet her at the graveyards of [[Aipeia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' ''Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[The Trap Is Set]]</ref> Kassandra accepted Gergis' invitation and met him at the graveyards. Introducing himself, Gergis requested Kassandra to follow him as they travelled around Messenia, to which she reluctantly agreed. He also confirmed the Kassandra's suspicions of the Order working with the [[Cult of Kosmos]], an organization which also sought to have Kassandra eliminated.<ref name="The Last Magi" />
Despite the Order of Dominion's efforts, Darius and Kassandra survived the attack on the village and traveled to Messenia to eliminate the Order and reclaim Elpidios. As the Order members and operations were slowly demolished, Gergis took it upon himself to meet Kassandra in person. He had a ''[[helot]]'' [[Pebble (helot)|child]] deliver a letter to Kassandra, requesting to meet her at the [[Aipeia graveyard|graveyards]] of [[Aipeia]].<ref name="Trap is Set">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[The Trap Is Set]]</ref> Kassandra accepted Gergis' invitation and met him at the graveyards. Introducing himself, Gergis requested Kassandra to follow him as they travelled around Messenia, and she followed him warily. He also confirmed Kassandra's suspicions of the Order working with the [[Cult of Kosmos]], an organization which also sought to have Kassandra eliminated.<ref name="The Last Magi" />
 
Eventually reaching the edge of a cliff and the memorial there, Gergis explained to Kassandra the events during the attack on Dyme, including the circumstances surrounding Natakas' death. At the conclusion of their meeting, Gergis asked Kassandra what she wanted to be remembered for, before letting her decide his fate.<ref name="The Last Magi" /> Despite arguments to and for, Gergis eventually fell under Kassandra's blade as well, like his peers before him.<ref name="The Last Magi" /><ref name="Smoke and Fury">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline'' – [[Smoke and Fury]]</ref>
 
==Behind the scenes==
The name of Gergis, a character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''{{'}}s DLC ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]'', is a Greek variant of the name {{Wiki|Kheriga}}, which was the name of a couple of {{Wiki|Lycians|Lycian}} kings.


Eventually reaching the edge of a cliff, Gergis explained to Kassandra the events during the attack on Dyme, including the circumstances surrounding Natakas' death. At the conclusion of their meeting, Gergis asked Kassandra for what she wanted to be remembered, before letting her decide his fate.<ref name="The Last Magi" />
If Gergis is killed during his meeting with the Eagle Bearer, he will be replaced by an Order Scribe in the memory [[Smoke and Fury]]. If Gergis is spared, he will appear in the mines to confront the Eagle Bearer instead, before ultimately being killed by them.


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*Gergis is the Greek variation of the name {{Wiki|Kheriga}} or Xeriga, which was also the name of a {{Wiki|Lycians|Lycian}} king during the Peloponnesian War.
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*If Gergis is killed during his meeting with Kassandra, he will be replaced by an Order Scribe in the memory [[Smoke and Fury]]. If Gergis is spared, he will appear in the mines to confront Kassandra instead, before ultimately being killed by her.
ACOD The Last Magi Screenshot 02.png|Gergis meeting Kassandra at the graveyard
ACOd-LotFB3-TheLastMagi-Gergis.jpg
ACOd-LotFB3-TheLastMagi-Gergisfull.jpg
ACOd-LotFB3-TheLastMagi-Gergisdead.jpg|Gergis dead
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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Revision as of 18:36, 8 August 2020

"The smallest doubt can destroy the greatest confidence. And we all have doubts."
―Gergis[src]

Gergis (died 420s BCE), also known as the Herald, was a member of the Order of the Ancients, working as the Order of Dominion's scribe in Messenia, Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

Biography

Early activities

Gergis was recruited into the Order by Amorges due to his skill with speech, being able to convince people to even act against their own interests. Working under Amorges in the Order of Dominion branch, Gergis served as the Order's diplomat and scribe, eventually leading his old team to record the Order's history and activities throughout their existence. Through this, he became aware of the Order's origins in Egypt and the Order's attempt to dethrone King Artaxerxes I of Persia.[1]

During the Peloponnesian War, Gergis was among those who followed Amorges to Messenia, where they made use of the conflict between Athens' Delian League and Sparta's Peloponnesian League to consolidate their strength. In this capacity, Gergis also recorded the attempts of fellow branches, the Order of Hunters and the Order of the Storm, to destroy the Spartan misthios Kassandra, a Tainted One, as well as the Persians Darius and Natakas, who were helping her.[1] After the branches were demolished by Kassandra, Amorges made the decision to sent the Order of Dominion to finish the job, razing the village of Dyme Kassandra and her new family had made their home.[2]

While Darius and Kassandra were occupied with fending off the Order's guards and the Immortals, Gergis was sent to locate Natakas and his son Elpidios. Although initially believing them both to have fled, they found Natakas hiding with Elpidios in a shipwreck on the nearby beach. Though Natakas resisted them, managing to kill a number of Gergis' soldiers, he was ultimately slain as Gergis claimed Elpidios.[3] With Elpidios in his hands, Gergis handed over the baby to Amorges,[3] who in turn gave the baby to Darius II to be taken care of, and hid the two on the island of Schiza, south of Messenia.[4]

Following the events of Dyme, Gergis set up a memorial near the southern shore of Messenia, looking over the island of Schiza, in remembrance of his fellow Magi who had fallen.[3]

Meeting Kassandra

Gergis talking with Kassandra

Despite the Order of Dominion's efforts, Darius and Kassandra survived the attack on the village and traveled to Messenia to eliminate the Order and reclaim Elpidios. As the Order members and operations were slowly demolished, Gergis took it upon himself to meet Kassandra in person. He had a helot child deliver a letter to Kassandra, requesting to meet her at the graveyards of Aipeia.[5] Kassandra accepted Gergis' invitation and met him at the graveyards. Introducing himself, Gergis requested Kassandra to follow him as they travelled around Messenia, and she followed him warily. He also confirmed Kassandra's suspicions of the Order working with the Cult of Kosmos, an organization which also sought to have Kassandra eliminated.[3]

Eventually reaching the edge of a cliff and the memorial there, Gergis explained to Kassandra the events during the attack on Dyme, including the circumstances surrounding Natakas' death. At the conclusion of their meeting, Gergis asked Kassandra what she wanted to be remembered for, before letting her decide his fate.[3] Despite arguments to and for, Gergis eventually fell under Kassandra's blade as well, like his peers before him.[3][6]

Behind the scenes

The name of Gergis, a character in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's DLC Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline, is a Greek variant of the name Kheriga, which was the name of a couple of Lycian kings.

If Gergis is killed during his meeting with the Eagle Bearer, he will be replaced by an Order Scribe in the memory Smoke and Fury. If Gergis is spared, he will appear in the mines to confront the Eagle Bearer instead, before ultimately being killed by them.

Gallery

Appearances

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: OdysseyLegacy of the First Blade: Bloodline
  2. Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: BloodlineA Flight in Fire
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: BloodlineThe Last Magi
  4. Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: BloodlineLegacy of the First Blade
  5. Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: BloodlineThe Trap Is Set
  6. Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: BloodlineSmoke and Fury