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| name = A God Among Men | | name = A God Among Men | ||
| image = ACOd-AGAM.jpg | | image = ACOd-AGAM.jpg | ||
| description = ''Having interrupted the stoning of a religious [[Empedokles fanatic|fanatic]], [[Kassandra]] learned of a [[Empedokles|man]] who claimed he was a god and was asked to rescue him.'' | | description = ''Having interrupted the stoning of a religious [[Empedokles fanatic|fanatic]], [[Kassandra]] learned of a [[Empedokles|man]] who claimed he was a [[Greek mythology|god]] and was asked to rescue him.'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Side, Character | | type = Side, Character | ||
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| location = [[Kythera Island]], [[Greece]] | | location = [[Kythera Island]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = c. 422 BCE}} | | date = c. 422 BCE}} | ||
'''A God Among Men''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the | '''A God Among Men''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
While on a hill overlooking the Murex Fort, Kassandra came across a crowd watching a fanatic arguing with a priestess of [[Aphrodite]]. | While on a hill overlooking the Murex Fort, Kassandra came across a crowd watching a fanatic arguing with a priestess of [[Aphrodite]]. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles can lead us all to meet the gods! He knows the way! We must worship him!<br />Your insults may be strong, and—and quite hurtful, but my devotion to the god Empedokles is stronger!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles can lead us all to meet the [[Greek mythology|gods]]! He knows the way! We must worship him!<br />Your insults may be strong, and—and quite hurtful, but my devotion to the god Empedokles is stronger!'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Your false god, this "Empedokles," is a delusional vegetarian. His presence, and yours, will not be tolerated.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Your false god, this "Empedokles," is a delusional vegetarian. His presence, and yours, will not be tolerated.'' | ||
Kassandra approached the fanatic and the priestess. | Kassandra approached the fanatic and the priestess. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What seems to be the problem?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What seems to be the problem?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles be praised, a ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]''! I've done nothing wrong, yet these priestesses mean me harm! | *'''Civilian:''' ''Empedokles be praised, a ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]''! I've done nothing wrong, yet these priestesses mean me harm! Please—my god is powerful! And rich!'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''His "god" is a '' | *'''Priestess:''' ''His "god" is a ''malákas''—a blasphemous blight on Aphrodite's hallowed soil! This is a matter for priestesses alone.'' | ||
(Accept – I'll help.) | |||
(Accept – "I'll help.") | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You said "rich"?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You said "rich"?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Indeed! Empedokles rewards those who come to his call! These priestess have imprisoned him in the [[Murex Fort|fort]]. He's a god—he deserves worship.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Indeed! Empedokles rewards those who come to his call! These priestess have imprisoned him in the [[Murex Fort|fort]]. He's a god—he deserves worship.'' | ||
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|-|Your god sounds inspirational.= | |-|Your god sounds inspirational.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You're threatened by a mob, but you want me to save ''him'', not ''you''? Sounds like quite the god.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You're threatened by a mob, but you want me to save ''him'', not ''you''? Sounds like quite the god.'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Only Empedokles can lead us to his brothers and sisters on [[Mount Olympos | *'''Civilian:''' ''Only Empedokles can lead us to his [[Twelve Gods|brothers and sisters]] on [[Mount Olympos]]. He is far more important than any one man.'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Surely you cannot be considering helping these lunatics! You would oppose the will of Aphrodite!'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Surely you cannot be considering helping these lunatics! You would oppose the will of Aphrodite!'' | ||
|-|Your god sounds pathetic.= | |-|Your god sounds pathetic.= | ||
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*'''Civilian:''' ''If these priestesses speak for Aphrodite, then I speak for all three slobbering heads of [[Cerberos|Cerberus]].'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''If these priestesses speak for Aphrodite, then I speak for all three slobbering heads of [[Cerberos|Cerberus]].'' | ||
(Accept – I will rescue your God.) | |||
(Accept – "I will rescue your God.") | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Time to go save a god. Apparently.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Time to go save a god. Apparently.'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''Do as you will, ''misthios''. But even you cannot be everywhere at once.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''Do as you will, ''misthios''. But even you cannot be everywhere at once.'' | ||
The priestess shook her head and left. | The priestess shook her head and left. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''I'll be fine. Is there anything else you need to know?'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''I'll be fine. Is there anything else you need to know?'' | ||
(If | |||
(If "Where exactly is he?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find this god of yours?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find this god of yours?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''They have him locked in a cage in [[Skandeia Bay]] with the livestock. This would be shameful for any regular god, and more so for a vegetarian god!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''They have him locked in a cage in [[Skandeia Bay]] with the livestock. This would be shameful for any regular god, and more so for a vegetarian god!'' | ||
(If | |||
(If "How will I know it is him?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Does he stand out in any way? There may be more than one prisoner.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Does he stand out in any way? There may be more than one prisoner.'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''The [[ | *'''Civilian:''' ''The [[Soldier|guards]] stripped him naked. And when you are confronted with his "gift," Empedokles's godly nature will be hard to deny.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''His "gift"?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''His "gift"?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Let's just say you'll know it when you see it.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Let's just say you'll know it when you see it.'' | ||
(Leave – That's enough.) | |||
(Leave – "That's enough.") | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I know all I need. Your Empedokles will be freed.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I know all I need. Your Empedokles will be freed.'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Do not worry for my safety, ''misthios''–it is Empedokles who needs your help!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Do not worry for my safety, ''misthios''–it is Empedokles who needs your help!'' | ||
Kassandra departed the hill and | |||
Kassandra departed the hill and headed towards the fort where Empedokles was held in. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There's the Murex Camp.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''There's the Murex Camp.'' | ||
Kassandra infiltrated the fort, and saw a caged man fitting the fanatic's description. | Kassandra infiltrated the fort, and saw a caged man fitting the fanatic's description. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He's over there.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''He's over there.'' | ||
As Kassandra neared the cage, she | |||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''A god such as I | As Kassandra neared the cage, she heard him yelling. | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''A god such as I deserves more leg room! I! Am! A! God! And you will return my robe to me, washed and neatly folded! Imprison me if you must—but do not hurt my beloved cloak, you, you MONSTERS!'' | |||
Freeing him, Kassandra escorted him out of the fort while he spoke. | Freeing him, Kassandra escorted him out of the fort while he spoke. | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Do you see, feeble humans? I, the great Empedokles, cannot be caged! Worship me, and I offer you an audience... with the gods!<br />Put down your blades. I offer those who follow me an audience with my brothers and sisters, the gods!<br />Gods cannot bleed! So—so you best put down your blades.<br />DO NOT STAB MY GODLY GROIN!!!<br />Look upon my form, mortals! Regard my godly gifts and know the truth of my words!'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Do you see, feeble humans? I, the great Empedokles, cannot be caged! Worship me, and I offer you an audience... with the gods!<br />Put down your blades. I offer those who follow me an audience with my brothers and sisters, the gods!<br />Gods cannot bleed! So—so you best put down your blades.<br />DO NOT STAB MY GODLY GROIN!!!<br />Look upon my form, mortals! Regard my godly gifts and know the truth of my words!'' | ||
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|-|Empedokles is a god.= | |-|Empedokles is a god.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I saw Empedokles risk his greatest ''treasure'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I saw Empedokles risk his greatest ''treasure''—running naked through a military camp—and showed no fear. There is ''clearly'' something... special about this man.'' | ||
*'''Priestess:''' ''You've made no friends today.'' | *'''Priestess:''' ''You've made no friends today.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who needs friends when I have the gods?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Who needs friends when I have the gods?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Thank you for your support, ''misthios''. In the future, my Empedoklites could use someone with your talents.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Thank you for your support, ''misthios''. In the future, my Empedoklites could use someone with your talents.'' | ||
|-|Empedokles is no god.= | |-|Empedokles is no god.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''If being locked naked in a cell makes someone a god, the pantheon would be overflowing.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''If being locked naked in a cell makes someone a god, the pantheon would be overflowing.'' | ||
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|-|You probably should.= | |-|You probably should.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Clothes would do you some good.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Clothes would do you some good.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''You're just scared—of my true form! | *'''Empedokles:''' ''You're just scared—of my true form! But there's another matter we need to discuss.'' | ||
|-|You don't need clothes.= | |-|You don't need clothes.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Of course, why would you?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Of course, why would you?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Perhaps you could aid me in another matter?'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Perhaps you could aid me in another matter?'' | ||
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(Accept – Yes, I will.) | (Accept – "Yes, I will.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll help you. How often do you get to help a god?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll help you. How often do you get to help a god?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Of ''my'' caliber? Never! Come, my well-muscled friend. There is much to discuss. | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Of ''my'' caliber? Never! Come, my well-muscled friend. There is much to discuss. But first!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''So you're not the god of "getting to the point?"'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So you're not the god of "getting to the point?"'' | ||
Empedokles pointed to his unfinished statue. | Empedokles pointed to his unfinished statue. | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''The likeness is terrifyingly good, don't you think?'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''The likeness is terrifyingly good, don't you think?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Terrifying, yes. What did you need?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Terrifying, yes. What did you need?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''A god never needs ''help''! | *'''Empedokles:''' ''A god never needs ''help''! But yes, please. I've been having trouble with my brothers and sisters.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Family problems. | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Family problems. When I first arrived on Kythera, I was imprisoned for my beliefs. They stole my purple robe, and inside it is a very special [[Key to Olympos|disk]]... the key to my family estate.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And you want this disk retrieved.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And you want this disk retrieved.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Of course! The disk is a key! A key that opens a door to the gods themselves! This disk must be returned to me!'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Of course! The disk is a key! A key that opens a door to the gods themselves! This disk must be returned to me!'' | ||
(If | |||
(If "Where can I find this disk?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You said this robe-[[thief]] intercepted you at the dock. Do you know where he is now?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You said this robe-[[thief]] intercepted you at the dock. Do you know where he is now?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''He and his guards patrol along Kythera's main roads, but he enjoys roughing up recent arrivals.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''He and his guards patrol along Kythera's main roads, but he enjoys roughing up recent arrivals.'' | ||
(If | |||
(If "How can you be sure this disk relates to the gods?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods would protect themselves with more than a locked door opened by a disk.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods would protect themselves with more than a locked door opened by a disk.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Oh but you should see the door, ''misthios''! Something so beautiful was not crafted by mortal hands! And my brothers, my sisters, I hear them calling me home from beyond it...'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Oh but you should see the door, ''misthios''! Something so beautiful was not crafted by mortal hands! And my brothers, my sisters, I hear them calling me home from beyond it...'' | ||
(If | |||
(If "What are the gods really like?" is chosen.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What are your godly brothers and sisters really like, Empedokles?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What are your godly brothers and sisters really like, Empedokles?'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''As any sibling—loving. Filled with strife. They once caught me eating lamb and cast me out. Though between you and me, that lamb? Worth it.'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''As any sibling—loving. Filled with strife. They once caught me eating [[Sheep|lamb]] and cast me out. Though between you and me, that lamb? Worth it.'' | ||
(Get on with it.) | |||
("Get on with it.") | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods wait for no one.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The gods wait for no one.'' | ||
*'''Empedokles:''' ''Patience is not one of our virtues, no. Will you help?'' | *'''Empedokles:''' ''Patience is not one of our virtues, no. Will you help?'' | ||
(Accept – I will find your disk.) | |||
(Accept – "I will find your disk.") | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''This disk sounds important. I'll find the man who stole it and return it to you.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This disk sounds important. I'll find the man who stole it and return it to you.'' | ||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
Kassandra rescued Empedokles, a self- | Kassandra rescued Empedokles, a self-proclaimed "god", and agreed to help him retrieve his stolen disk. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Despite the Empedokles fanatic claiming that Empedokles is imprisoned in a fort in Skandeia Bay, he is in the Murex Fort. | *Despite the Empedokles fanatic claiming that Empedokles is imprisoned in a fort in Skandeia Bay, he is in the Murex Fort. | ||
*Even if all the guards have been slain, and no one is met while leaving the fort, Empedokles will say his piece about blades and stabbing. | *Even if all the guards have been slain, and no one is met while leaving the fort, Empedokles will say his piece about blades and stabbing. | ||
*Alternatively, players can start this quest by rescuing Empedokles from the fort without talking to his follower | *Alternatively, players can start this quest by rescuing Empedokles from the fort without talking to his follower, and can also retrieve the disk before starting the subsequent quest. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
A God Among Men was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra was asked by a follower of Empedokles to rescue his "god" from a military fort.
While on a hill overlooking the Murex Fort, Kassandra came across a crowd watching a fanatic arguing with a priestess of Aphrodite.
Kassandra approached the fanatic and the priestess.
(Accept – "I'll help.")
(Accept – "I will rescue your God.")
The priestess shook her head and left.
(If "Where exactly is he?" is chosen.)
(If "How will I know it is him?" is chosen.)
(Leave – "That's enough.")
Kassandra departed the hill and headed towards the fort where Empedokles was held in.
Kassandra infiltrated the fort, and saw a caged man fitting the fanatic's description.
As Kassandra neared the cage, she heard him yelling.
Freeing him, Kassandra escorted him out of the fort while he spoke.
They reached near the hill.
Kassandra followed Empedokles to his statue, where the follower had apparently been killed. Empedokles spoke to the priestess present.
(Accept – "Yes, I will.")
Empedokles pointed to his unfinished statue.
(If "Where can I find this disk?" is chosen.)
(If "How can you be sure this disk relates to the gods?" is chosen.)
(If "What are the gods really like?" is chosen.)
("Get on with it.")
(Accept – "I will find your disk.")
Kassandra rescued Empedokles, a self-proclaimed "god", and agreed to help him retrieve his stolen disk.
