Kings of Sparta

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Kings of Sparta was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.

Description

To reclaim the citizenship and their home, Kassandra met the Two Kings of Sparta, Archidamos and Pausanias.

Dialogue

Kassandra met Brasidas outside the palace of the two kings.

• Brasidas: There you are. I can take you in to see the kings when you're ready.

(If players asked "What should I expect?")

• Kassandra: What do I need to know before I go in?
• Brasidas: That's right. You've never had an audience with the two kings.

(If players met Pausanias during [quest with Myrrine at statue of Leonidas])

• Kassandra: I've met Pausanias.
• Brasidas: King Pausanias. Really.

Brasidas explained their rulership.

• Brasidas: Kings Pausanias and Archidamos share rulership. Impress them both, and your home will be returned to you.
• Kassandra: I didn't expect this to be pleasant.

(If players asked "Who is Pausanias?")

• Kassandra: What can you tell me about Pausanias?
• Brasidas: He's young. Don't mistake his smile for kindness - as with all kings, those who cross him learn to regret it.

(If players asked "Who is Archidamos?")

• Kassandra: What should I know about Archidamos?
• Brasidas: Archidamos is... a traditionalist. Not one to back down from a fight. He's also got a temper. Try to stay on his good side.

(If players chose "I'm ready.")

• Kassandra: Waiting won't make this easier.

(If players have not completed a task for the kings, Brasidas cautions them against entering without a gift)

• Brasidas:

Brasidas beckoned her to follow.

• Brasidas: Then let's go. You're mother's already inside.

They entered. Kassandra spied two men in finery smacking spears against each other.

• Kassandra: Where are the kings?
• Brasidas: There.

Brasidas pointed to the two men who were fighting. They were Kings Archidamos and Pausanias, the former of whom had knocked the other to the ground and held a spear to his throat.

• Archidamos: What do you say now?
• Pausanias: You made your point, Archidamos. I yield.

Archidamos helped Pausanias to his feet.

• Archidamos: Another two squadrons to Boeotia, then. As I said.
• Kassandra: Is that how they solve arguments?
• Brasidas: Sometimes.
• Myrrine: Archidamos's guard has improved. He should thank me.

Archidamos turned his attention to Brasidas.

• Archidamos: Brasidas! You've come with news. Let's hear it.
• Brasidas: My kings, may I present Myrrine, descendant of Leonidas, and her daughter Kassandra.
• Archidamos: How dare you show your face in Sparta.

(If the player fulfilled a task as a gift for the kings) [May also depend on the outcome of Monger Down.]

• Brasidas: Kassandra helped me secure Korinthia, my king. She helped with the helot rebellion. They want what's best for Sparta. I beg you to listen.
• Pausanias: Let's hear what they have to say before we bloody the palace floor.
• Archidamos: Speak, Myrrine. Why are you here?
• Myrrine: I have returned to reclaim my Spartan citizenship. To reclaim our home.
• Archidamos: You exiled yourself. Your daughter killed an elder and ran.
• Pausanias: Not to mention the crooked nose she gave you.
• Myrrine: My family was betrayed, my king. Sparta was betrayed. We've come to expose these traitors.
• Archidamos: You haven't cared for Sparta for many years.

How dare you!It's my fault....

• Kassandra:

• Kassandra:

Kassandra said nothing and stepped forward to her mother's side.

• Myrrine: What you say is true. But I swear by the two gods my intentions are pure.
• Archidamos: Myrrine has made her intentions known. What are yours?

To find and kill our betrayers.To make Sparta my home.

• Kassandra:

• Kassandra: My intentions are to return home. Here. Where I was born.
• Archidamos: What happened on Taygetos brought shame on Sparta. You and your family have no home here.

Regardless, Pausanias proposed a remedy.

• Pausanias: First, prove yourself loyal.
• Pausanias: Bring glory to Sparta, and redeem yourself in the eyes of the gods. Until then, neither you, nor your mother, have a right to your lands.
• Kassandra: Tell me what I must do, and it will be done.
• Archidamos: The Spartan army fights the Athenians in Boeotia. Join the commanders there. Come back victorious, or do not return.

That's suicide.No problem.

• Kassandra: You expect me to win a war when your own troops can't?
• Archidamos: My troops will crush any army under Helios. And if you want your home back you'll go to Boeotia and mind your tongue.

Kassandra turned her gaze downwards.

• Archidamos: Good, you're learning.

• Kassandra: Consider the battle won.
• Archidamos: Spoken with the confidence of a child who hasn't seen real war.

• Archidamos: You will find my commander at Mt. Helicon. Give him this and tell him I sent you.
• Pausanias: Not so fast.
• Pausanias: Two kings. Two tasks.

You want the impossible.Name it.

• Kassandra: And what would you have me do? Conquer the rest of the world?

Archidamos laughed.

• Pausanias: I'd leave the conquering to Archidamos.

• Kassandra: Herakles completed twelve. Two shouldn't be a problem.

Archidamos chuckled.

• Archidamos: First Spartan thing you've said all day.

• Pausanias: The Olympics will be starting soon in Elis, and our fighting champion requires an escort.
• Kassandra: You want me to be an escort?
• Pausanias: I want you to make sure the Spartans return with a wreath.
• Archidamos: That's how she'll bring glory to Sparta? By winning an event in the Olympics?
• Pausanias: Not an event, my king. By making sure Sparta wins the entire Olympics.

Kassandra rubbed her forehead.

• Kassandra: Perfect.

(If the player did not complete a task as a gift before entering)

• Archidamos: One last thing. When you come asking a favor, it's customary to bring a gift.
• Archidamos: But you didn't. So now, I will choose your gift for you.
• Archidamos: A wolf has been attacking farmers on the Dioskouroi Peninsula. People say it's King Lycaon himself, cursed by Zeus to live out his days as a wolf.
• Kassandra: I will kill this animal and bring you its head.

• Pausanias: You have your orders. We'll see you when your tasks are completed.
• Archidamos: If they're completed.
• Kassandra: I'll get them done, and you'll give us back our home.
• Pausanias: There's some Spartan left in you after all.
• Archidamos: Brasidas, show them out.

Brasidas bowed and led the women out of the palace.

• Archidamos: Next?

Outcome

After a tense audience with the Kings of Sparta, Kassandra was given her tasks to make amends for her actions 17 years prior, and to restore Myrrine's claim to their lands.

Gallery

• 
  Brasidas and Myrrine leaving Sparta for Arkadia

References

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey