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| image = | |name=Home | ||
| description = ''With the threat of the Order all but gone, Kassandra sought [[Darius]] to decide on their next step.'' | |image= | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] | |description=''With the threat of the [[Order of the Ancients|Order]] all but gone, [[Kassandra]] sought [[Darius]] to decide on their next step.'' | ||
| type = Main | |appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' | ||
| previous = [[Leviathan's Maw]] | |type=Main | ||
| next = | |previous=[[Leviathan's Maw]] | ||
| source = [[Kassandra]] | |next= | ||
| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]] | |source=[[Kassandra]] | ||
| date = }} | |location=[[Achaia]], [[Greece]] | ||
'''Home''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the | |date=}} | ||
'''Home''' 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== | ||
After ending the Tempest, Kassandra met with Natakas and Darius to bid them farewell. | After ending the [[Phila|Tempest]], Kassandra met with Natakas and Darius to bid them farewell. | ||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
With her mission complete, Kassandra made her way to the docks to bid farewell to Darius and Natakas. | With her mission complete, Kassandra made her way to the docks to bid farewell to Darius and Natakas. As she traveled, she ruminated on never seeing them again. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius and Natakas should be safe now. The Greek world can cause them no more pain. They can finally leave safely. It's a good thing.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius and Natakas should be safe now. The [[Greece|Greek]] world can cause them no more pain. They can finally leave safely. It's a good thing.'' | ||
She reached the docks, and the men called out to her. | She reached the docks, and the men called out to her. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Hey! Eagle Bearer!'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Hey! Eagle Bearer!'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Over here!'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Over here!'' | ||
She approached them. | She approached them. The [[merchant]] ship sailed to the dock. The mother and child rescued from the [[Teichos of Herakles]] were among the boarding passengers. | ||
The merchant ship sailed to the dock. The mother and child rescued from the [[Teichos of Herakles]] were among the boarding passengers. | |||
*'''Child:''' Mater''! We can finally go home!'' | *'''Child:''' Mater''! We can finally go home!'' | ||
The word "home" struck a chord with both Darius and Natakas. Their expressions dropped. Darius addressed Kassandra. | The word "home" struck a chord with both Darius and Natakas. Their expressions dropped. Darius addressed Kassandra. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''You once told me of a dream you had. A simpler life. A small stall in the agora. | *'''Darius:''' ''You once told me of a dream you had. A simpler life. A small stall in the agora. [[Fish]]ing with your son.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I remember.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I remember.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Are you going to do it?'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Are you going to do it?'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''So. This is it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So. This is it.'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''This is it.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''This is it.'' | ||
Natakas simply frowned and turned to walk towards the boat. | Natakas simply frowned and turned to walk towards the boat. As he walked further away, Kassandra's own sadness came to a head and she clenched her fist. | ||
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|-| | |-|❤Stay.= | ||
Kassandra marched after them and reiterated [[Kleta]]'s words to her. | Kassandra marched after them and reiterated [[Kleta]]'s words to her. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''"Real connections with people are rare. We shouldn't be too quick to let them go."'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''"Real connections with people are rare. We shouldn't be too quick to let them go."'' | ||
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Natakas' smile disappeared. He stood next to his father, then spoke up. | Natakas' smile disappeared. He stood next to his father, then spoke up. | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''I left you a letter, Kassandra. Said everything we couldn't. It's in [[Dyme]], in the house.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''I left you a letter, Kassandra. Said everything we couldn't. It's in [[Dyme]], in the house.'' | ||
Natakas turned his head to nod at his father. Darius nodded back at Kassandra and turned to board the ship. | Natakas turned his head to nod at his father. Darius nodded back at Kassandra and turned to board the ship. Natakas waved goodbye. | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Look for the wine!'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Look for the [[wine]]!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I always do.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I always do.'' | ||
Kassandra stayed to watch the ship sail away for good, then left the dock. | Kassandra stayed to watch the ship sail away for good, then left the dock. | ||
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As Kassandra traveled, she reflected on her return to solitude. | As Kassandra traveled, she reflected on her return to solitude. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Alone again.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Alone again.'' | ||
In time, Kassandra found her way back to Dyme and recalled the note Natakas left. | In time, Kassandra found her way back to Dyme and recalled the note Natakas left. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas left a letter for me at the house in Dyme. I—I'm not sure I'm ready to read it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas left a letter for me at the house in Dyme. I—I'm not sure I'm ready to read it.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas' letter...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas' letter...'' | ||
She steeled herself and read the letter. | She steeled herself and read the letter. | ||
{{IUNote | |||
|Title=Last Words | |||
|Text=Kassandra, I met you at a very perilous time in my life. We have different destinies, and I'm just glad ours intertwined, however briefly... though it brings sadness to untangle from that thread. I wish you nothing but the best in whatever lies next. I know my father feels the same way.<br>Maybe it's only on my part, but it's been a long time since I've had someone I could call a friend... maybe more. I'm afraid that I'll never find that again. But well, at least there's wine.}} | |||
Kassandra began to weep. | Kassandra began to weep. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas...'' | ||
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The two embraced. Darius stood in the entryway with his arms folded, smiling. | The two embraced. Darius stood in the entryway with his arms folded, smiling. | ||
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At the house in Dyme, the days faded away as fast as they came, as the three busied themselves with household chores and meal preparation. On occasion, Kassandra and Darius would spar together while Natakas cared for a dog. In time, Kassandra and Natakas kissed on the rooftop in the moonlight and began a romantic relationship. Some time later, Kassandra sat on the rooftop and maintained the [[Spear of Leonidas]] while humming the tune she had learned from her mother [[Myrrine]]. On the deck below her to the left, Darius kept a watchful eye on the valley. He looked up at Kassandra and nodded before turning around. | |||
At the house in Dyme, the days faded away as fast as they came, as the three busied themselves with household chores and meal preparation. On occasion, Kassandra and Darius would spar together while Natakas cared for a dog. In time, Kassandra and Natakas kissed on the rooftop in the moonlight and began a romantic relationship. | |||
Some time later, Kassandra | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I wonder if Darius has kept watch all night... Better say good morning.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I wonder if Darius has kept watch all night... Better say good morning.'' | ||
She descended from the roof and joined him in the garden. | She descended from the roof and joined him in the garden. | ||
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They both smiled widely. | They both smiled widely. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll deliver this for us and buy ''double'' the usual. The agora should already be open. Be home soon.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll deliver this for us and buy ''double'' the usual. The agora should already be open. Be home soon.'' | ||
Kassandra picked up the basket. | Kassandra picked up the basket. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Milk and bread, coming right up.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Milk and bread, coming right up.'' | ||
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*'''Civilian:''' ''Say hello to Darius for me!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Say hello to Darius for me!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Mmmhmm.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Mmmhmm.'' | ||
She overheard two children reminiscing on the | She overheard two children reminiscing on the Tempest. | ||
*'''Child | *'''Child 1:''' ''When I grow up, I wanna be like the Tempest!'' | ||
*'''Child | *'''Child 2:''' Mater'' says the Tempest was bad—'' | ||
*'''Child | *'''Child 1:''' ''Nuh uh! she had the biggest, strongest fleet on the whole [[Aegean Sea|Aegean]]. I wanna be a mighty [[captain]], just like her!'' | ||
Kassandra passed a fishmonger. | Kassandra passed a fishmonger. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Fish, Kassandra?'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Fish, Kassandra?'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll be back from the farm soon. It's not too far away.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll be back from the farm soon. It's not too far away.'' | ||
Kassandra set out for the wheat farm. | Kassandra set out for the [[wheat]] farm. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The wheat farm isn't far. This'll be quick.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The wheat farm isn't far. This'll be quick.'' | ||
She crossed the bridge and a man repairing the wall of his house called to her. | She crossed the bridge and a man repairing the wall of his house called to her. | ||
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She crossed the threshold and Natakas called out her arrival. | She crossed the threshold and Natakas called out her arrival. | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Hey, look who's home!'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Hey, look who's home!'' | ||
Kassandra set down the basket and walked up to her partner, smiling. He turned to face her with a baby boy swaddled in his arms. He handed the baby to his mater, and she looked down at her son as she held him in her arms. | |||
Kassandra set down the basket and walked up to her partner, smiling. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''How's my Elpidios? How's my son?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''How's my Elpidios? How's my son?'' | ||
Elpidios giggled with delight. Kassandra rocked him up and down and imitated his noises. | Elpidios giggled with delight. Kassandra rocked him up and down and imitated his noises. | ||
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*'''Natakas:''' ''Promise me, Kassandra. This is our life. This is our home.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Promise me, Kassandra. This is our life. This is our home.'' | ||
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|-| | |-|❤I chose this life because I love you.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you remember [[Makedonia]]?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you remember [[Makedonia]]?'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Of course. Walls of dust and flame, the [[Pactyas | *'''Natakas:''' ''Of course. Walls of dust and flame, the [[Pactyas|Huntsman]]—'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I remember ''you'', Natakas. Only you. Home isn't a place—it's people. It's us. As long as we're together, we're home.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I remember ''you'', Natakas. Only you. Home isn't a place—it's people. It's us. As long as we're together, we're home.'' | ||
|-|I chose this life to secure the bloodline.= | |-|I chose this life to secure the bloodline.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We are a family now. And I believe it was the right choice. There's no need to run anymore, Natakas. We're home. I'll keep our child safe.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We are a family now. And I believe it was the right choice. There's no need to run anymore, Natakas. We're home. I'll keep our child safe.'' | ||
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They turned to look north towards the island where Kassandra's odyssey | They turned to look north towards the island of [[Kephallonia]] where Kassandra's odyssey began. | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''You know, Elpidios... that's where your ''mater'' grew up. Kephallonia.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''You know, Elpidios... that's where your ''mater'' grew up. Kephallonia.'' | ||
Kassandra pointed to the cape where her old hovel stood. | Kassandra pointed to the cape where her old hovel stood. | ||
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Kassandra handed Elpidios to his grand-pater. | Kassandra handed Elpidios to his grand-pater. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Our Little [[Leonidas I of Sparta|Leonidas]] spoke his first word today.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Our Little [[Leonidas I of Sparta|Leonidas]] spoke his first word today.'' | ||
Elpidios' parents were shocked. | |||
*'''Natakas:''' ''What?! I didn't hear—'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''What?! I didn't hear—'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That's not possible—what did he say?!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's not possible—what did he say?!'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''"Grand-''pater''." Or maybe he burped? It's hard to tell at his age.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''"Grand-''pater''." Or maybe he burped? It's hard to tell at his age.'' | ||
The | The couple laughed at Darius' joke. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Who's my genius grandson? Who's just like grand-''pater'' Darius?'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Who's my genius grandson? Who's just like grand-''pater'' Darius?'' | ||
Elpidios giggled. | Elpidios giggled. The family continued conversing. On the outskirts of the house, [[Amorges|Orontas]] reappeared, a great deal of time after seemingly [[Safe Passage (Odyssey)|turning himself in]] to the Tempest. He observed the family from afar with a small sense of contentment in his expression. | ||
The family continued conversing. | |||
*'''Orontas:''' ''Is there anything more beautiful than this? A simple life.'' | *'''Orontas:''' ''Is there anything more beautiful than this? A simple life.'' | ||
At his side, a [[Persia]]n elite appeared and observed the family | At his side, a [[Persia]]n elite appeared and also observed the family. | ||
*'''Orontas:''' ''Get word to Persia. Send the fleet. Send ''everyone. | *'''Orontas:''' ''Get word to Persia. Send the fleet. Send ''[[Order of Dominion|everyone]]. | ||
*'''Persian Elite:''' ''By your command... ''Amorges. | *'''Persian Elite:''' ''By your command... ''Amorges. | ||
The elite took his leave. | The elite took his leave. Amorges glanced down at the scar on his left hand where Darius had wounded him decades ago, which he had strategically covered while observing the stranded in [[Boura]]. He clenched his fist and looked back at the family with a smile on his face. | ||
*'''Amorges:''' ''I'll see you soon, old friend.'' | *'''Amorges:''' ''I'll see you soon, old friend.'' | ||
Unaware her family was being watched, Kassandra talked with Darius and Natakas about their new life. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Has anyone come to bother you while I've been gone?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Has anyone come to bother you while I've been gone?'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''No one father and I can't handle.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''No one father and I can't handle.'' | ||
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*'''Natakas:''' ''No, Kassandra. This is where we belong now. I will not let Elpidios live his life on the road like I did.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''No, Kassandra. This is where we belong now. I will not let Elpidios live his life on the road like I did.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''OK.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''OK.'' | ||
She congratulated him on his knack for parenting. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You're doing great with Elpidios.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You're doing great with Elpidios.'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''We miss you when you're not here.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''We miss you when you're not here.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''How are you?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''How are you?'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''We've been doing well. The people are all friendly, and even father has been socializing.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''We've been doing well. The people are all friendly, and even father has been socializing.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Really?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Really?'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Yes, it's been interesting watching him interact with the villagers. It's taken him a while, but he's more... relaxed. This place is good for him.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Yes, it's been interesting watching him interact with the villagers. It's taken him a while, but he's more... relaxed. This place is good for him.'' | ||
Her curiosity piqued by what Natakas had said about his father's easier mood, Kassandra spoke to Darius next. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I like your... [[ | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I like your... secret [[sword]]?'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Hidden blade.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''[[Hidden Blade|Hidden blade]].'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hidden Blade. Hmm. I've got a [[Spear of Leonidas|spear]].'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Hidden Blade. Hmm. I've got a [[Spear of Leonidas|spear]].'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''You've got King | *'''Darius:''' ''You've got King Leonidas' spear.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''How did you know—'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''How did you know—'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''I was there, Kassandra. At [[ | *'''Darius:''' ''I was [[Battle of Thermopylae|there]], Kassandra. At [[Hot Gates of Thermopylai|Thermopylai]]. I've seen that blade in full flight.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You were at Thermopylai.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You were at Thermopylai.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Perhaps.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Perhaps.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius, what was Natakas' mother like?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius, what was Natakas' mother like?'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''My wife? Oh... That was very long ago. She was stubborn. Strong. Beautiful. Natakas is more like her than me. Fortunately.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''My wife? Oh... That was very long ago. She was stubborn. Strong. Beautiful. Natakas is more like her than me. Fortunately.'' | ||
He asked about Kassandra's career choice. | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''Does a ''misthios'' make a... ''good'' living?'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Does a ''misthios'' make a... ''good'' living?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We do all right. I won't own an island any time soon, but—'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We do all right. I won't own an island any time soon, but—'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''But you do all right.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''But you do all right.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I do all right.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I do all right.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''So. What's life like for a ''misthios''?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's life like for—uh, well, you see the world. So that's nice.'' | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''Meet exotic people, then stab them?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sometimes. Sometimes I kick them.'' | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''I see.'' | |||
Kassandra asked about what Darius had done over her lifetime. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Does it get lonely?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Does it get lonely?'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Hmm?'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Hmm?'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Of course.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Of course.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''But yes. It gets lonely.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''But yes. It gets lonely.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''After Makedonia, but before Achaia—what were you and Natakas doing?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''After Makedonia, but before Achaia—what were you and Natakas doing?'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Surviving.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Surviving.'' | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''We've kept to the shadows. Stayed away from people. Dull is safe, Kassandra. Adventure... is not.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''We've kept to the shadows. Stayed away from people. Dull is safe, Kassandra. Adventure... is not.'' | ||
==Outcome== | |||
Natakas and Darius decided to stay with Kassandra, settling down at the house on the hill atop the village of Dyme. Kassandra and Natakas began a romantic relationship, which resulted in the birth of their son Elpidios some time later. Meanwhile, Orontas the merchant reappeared after having turned himself in to the Tempest. After spying on the family, he was revealed as Darius' old enemy Amorges and decreed the Order's full might be brought to Achaia. | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The Eagle Bearer's further dialogues with Darius and his child following Amorges' identity reveal are only available after completing ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' and prior to installing ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]''. If ''Bloodline'' is already installed, they are still available for a very brief window after the protagonist receives Darius' letter that begins the memory "[[The Simple Life]]", but if the camera is panned away from Darius and his child and the protagonist moves even a few meters away, they will both unload and the dialogue will no longer be available. Oddly, one of the conversations with Darius is a word-for-word repeat of dialogue in the memory "[[Stranger Tides]]". | |||
If the player bids farewell to Darius and his child, then reloads the autosave after the merchant ship departs, the entire group of NPCs—sans Darius and his child—may reload on the shore with the protagonist, with the ship nowhere to be found. Additionally, after departure, the ship will sail west up to a certain point between Achaia and [[Kephallonia]], then stop in the middle of the waters between the regions and travel no further. Swimming to the ship reveals only a handful of NPCs onboard, none of whom are the player's comrades. | |||
For most cutscenes in the base game, all the way up to "[[Where It All Began]]", the Spear of Leonidas reverts to its base form with a broken shaft and rusted blade, regardless of how far it has been upgraded. In the cutscene of Kassandra sitting atop the house, the spear appears at least in its second form with a proper shaft grip and most of the blade's rust removed. | |||
When ''Bloodline'' is installed, the two Elite-ranked boars the player must hunt at the beginning of "[[The Simple Life]]" will be loaded into the world and can be killed early. If slain before completing "Home", the objective for "The Simple Life" will automatically update to returning to the house to talk to Darius when "Home" completes. Interestingly, this can cause two separate Darius models to load into the world, and from the right camera position, both can be viewed in the same frame. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' | ||
{{ACODMemories}} | {{ACODMemories}} | ||
[[zh:家]] | [[zh:家]] | ||
[[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]] | ||
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Home was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2018 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
After ending the Tempest, Kassandra met with Natakas and Darius to bid them farewell.
With her mission complete, Kassandra made her way to the docks to bid farewell to Darius and Natakas. As she traveled, she ruminated on never seeing them again.
She reached the docks, and the men called out to her.
She approached them. The merchant ship sailed to the dock. The mother and child rescued from the Teichos of Herakles were among the boarding passengers.
The word "home" struck a chord with both Darius and Natakas. Their expressions dropped. Darius addressed Kassandra.
Darius nodded and made his way to the dock. Natakas and Kassandra smiled at each other.
Natakas walked to the dock with Kassandra following close behind. Darius shook Kassandra's hand and spoke warmly.
Darius walked towards the ship. Natakas smiled at her.
Natakas simply frowned and turned to walk towards the boat. As he walked further away, Kassandra's own sadness came to a head and she clenched her fist.
Kassandra marched after them and reiterated Kleta's words to her.
Natakas' frown instantly turned to a smile. He turned back to her.
Last Words
Kassandra began to weep.
She eyed the wine on the table.
She shifted around the house and noticed a figurine in the windowsill. A familiar figure passed between the gaps in the window boards and stood before her in the entry. She immediately broke into a smile.
He stepped inside and echoed Kleta's words to her.
The two embraced. Darius stood in the entryway with his arms folded, smiling.
At the house in Dyme, the days faded away as fast as they came, as the three busied themselves with household chores and meal preparation. On occasion, Kassandra and Darius would spar together while Natakas cared for a dog. In time, Kassandra and Natakas kissed on the rooftop in the moonlight and began a romantic relationship. Some time later, Kassandra sat on the rooftop and maintained the Spear of Leonidas while humming the tune she had learned from her mother Myrrine. On the deck below her to the left, Darius kept a watchful eye on the valley. He looked up at Kassandra and nodded before turning around.
She descended from the roof and joined him in the garden.
Kassandra smiled at him.
Ikaros soared above the valley, and Darius changed the subject.
He turned her attention to a basket.
They both smiled widely.
Kassandra picked up the basket.
She followed the path down the hill into the village proper. A woman called out to her.
She overheard two children reminiscing on the Tempest.
Kassandra passed a fishmonger.
Out of earshot, she complained about his stock.
At last, she reached the merchant at his stall in the agora and set down the basket.
She gestured to the basket.
Kassandra set out for the wheat farm.
She crossed the bridge and a man repairing the wall of his house called to her.
Another woman called to her from her left.
She reached the farm and addressed the farmer.
She grabbed the wheat and made her way back to the merchant.
Kassandra stood in wait against the stall's support beam. Eventually, the merchant brought what she requested.
As Kassandra walked to the basket, another civilian called out to her.
Kassandra picked up the basket of milk and bread.
Kassandra hurried home with the basket full of provisions. As she traveled the path back to the house, she exhaled at the beauty of her home.
She crossed the threshold and Natakas called out her arrival.
Kassandra set down the basket and walked up to her partner, smiling. He turned to face her with a baby boy swaddled in his arms. He handed the baby to his mater, and she looked down at her son as she held him in her arms.
Elpidios giggled with delight. Kassandra rocked him up and down and imitated his noises.
They turned to look north towards the island of Kephallonia where Kassandra's odyssey began.
Kassandra pointed to the cape where her old hovel stood.
Darius approached them.
Kassandra handed Elpidios to his grand-pater.
Elpidios' parents were shocked.
The couple laughed at Darius' joke.
Elpidios giggled. The family continued conversing. On the outskirts of the house, Orontas reappeared, a great deal of time after seemingly turning himself in to the Tempest. He observed the family from afar with a small sense of contentment in his expression.
At his side, a Persian elite appeared and also observed the family.
The elite took his leave. Amorges glanced down at the scar on his left hand where Darius had wounded him decades ago, which he had strategically covered while observing the stranded in Boura. He clenched his fist and looked back at the family with a smile on his face.
Unaware her family was being watched, Kassandra talked with Darius and Natakas about their new life.
She congratulated him on his knack for parenting.
Her curiosity piqued by what Natakas had said about his father's easier mood, Kassandra spoke to Darius next.
He asked about Kassandra's career choice.
Kassandra asked about what Darius had done over her lifetime.
Natakas and Darius decided to stay with Kassandra, settling down at the house on the hill atop the village of Dyme. Kassandra and Natakas began a romantic relationship, which resulted in the birth of their son Elpidios some time later. Meanwhile, Orontas the merchant reappeared after having turned himself in to the Tempest. After spying on the family, he was revealed as Darius' old enemy Amorges and decreed the Order's full might be brought to Achaia.
The Eagle Bearer's further dialogues with Darius and his child following Amorges' identity reveal are only available after completing Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage and prior to installing Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline. If Bloodline is already installed, they are still available for a very brief window after the protagonist receives Darius' letter that begins the memory "The Simple Life", but if the camera is panned away from Darius and his child and the protagonist moves even a few meters away, they will both unload and the dialogue will no longer be available. Oddly, one of the conversations with Darius is a word-for-word repeat of dialogue in the memory "Stranger Tides".
If the player bids farewell to Darius and his child, then reloads the autosave after the merchant ship departs, the entire group of NPCs—sans Darius and his child—may reload on the shore with the protagonist, with the ship nowhere to be found. Additionally, after departure, the ship will sail west up to a certain point between Achaia and Kephallonia, then stop in the middle of the waters between the regions and travel no further. Swimming to the ship reveals only a handful of NPCs onboard, none of whom are the player's comrades.
For most cutscenes in the base game, all the way up to "Where It All Began", the Spear of Leonidas reverts to its base form with a broken shaft and rusted blade, regardless of how far it has been upgraded. In the cutscene of Kassandra sitting atop the house, the spear appears at least in its second form with a proper shaft grip and most of the blade's rust removed.
When Bloodline is installed, the two Elite-ranked boars the player must hunt at the beginning of "The Simple Life" will be loaded into the world and can be killed early. If slain before completing "Home", the objective for "The Simple Life" will automatically update to returning to the house to talk to Darius when "Home" completes. Interestingly, this can cause two separate Darius models to load into the world, and from the right camera position, both can be viewed in the same frame.