- Kassandra: The Order have your scent and mine. If you stay still for too long—
- Darius: Natakas dies. All we can do is keep moving.
He looked down.
- Darius: Even if all I want is to stay.
- Kassandra: I don't see Natakas—
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{{Era|Memories|ACOD}} | {{Era|Memories|ACOD}} | ||
{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| image = ACOD | | image = ACOD Stranger Tides 13.png | ||
| description = ''[[Kassandra]] received a cryptic note from an unknown [[Darius|sender]] requesting her assistance in [[Achaia]] - not uncommon for a popular'' [[Mercenary|misthios]]. | | description = ''[[Kassandra]] received a cryptic note from an unknown [[Darius|sender]] requesting her assistance in [[Achaia]] - not uncommon for a popular'' [[Mercenary|misthios]]. | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' | ||
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| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]] | | location = [[Achaia]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = 420s BCE}} | | date = 420s BCE | ||
}} | |||
'''Stranger Tides''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. | '''Stranger Tides''' 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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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Will Natakas join us?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Will Natakas join us?'' | ||
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[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 3.png|thumb|250px|Darius informing Kassandra of a naval blockade in Achaia]] | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''That's why I sent the note.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''That's why I sent the note.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Trouble?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Trouble?'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Then that's where we start.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Then that's where we start.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 4.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra watched as Darius lept off the tower]] | |||
Darius walked to the edge, spread his arms like an eagle, and [[Leap of Faith|leapt]] into a dive. He flipped forward in midair and landed safely on his back into a thick bale of hay below. Kassandra scoffed at his athletic feat. | Darius walked to the edge, spread his arms like an eagle, and [[Leap of Faith|leapt]] into a dive. He flipped forward in midair and landed safely on his back into a thick bale of hay below. Kassandra scoffed at his athletic feat. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Mmm, I've done it from higher.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Mmm, I've done it from higher.'' | ||
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She climbed out of the hay to join Darius. | She climbed out of the hay to join Darius. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Follow me.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 5.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra following Darius on horseback]] | |||
They mounted horses and rode out of Dyme towards Patrai. | They mounted horses and rode out of Dyme towards Patrai. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Something happened to Natakas between here and Patrai. We must find him.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Something happened to Natakas between here and Patrai. We must find him.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''And the path splits. Natakas will be hard to find.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''And the path splits. Natakas will be hard to find.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Of course. That's how I raised him. Let's see if we can pick up his trail.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Of course. That's how I raised him. Let's see if we can pick up his trail.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 6.png|thumb|250px|The two investigating equipment left on the road]] | |||
They dismounted and inspected the two paths, searching for clues that would suggest the direction Natakas took. They began with the weapons resting at the tip of the fork. | They dismounted and inspected the two paths, searching for clues that would suggest the direction Natakas took. They began with the weapons resting at the tip of the fork. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''These weapons belonged to a soldier, not Natakas.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''These weapons belonged to a soldier, not Natakas.'' | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''Sometimes you have to look further and think harder. There were [[guard]]s at the bridge. Didn't you see? It was too exposed. Natakas would know better.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Sometimes you have to look further and think harder. There were [[guard]]s at the bridge. Didn't you see? It was too exposed. Natakas would know better.'' | ||
They continued east, then southeast. As they rode up the hill, they were ambushed. | They continued east, then southeast. As they rode up the hill, they were ambushed. | ||
<!--This could easily be out of order and missing some. Dialogue just kept firing one line after another at full gallop.--> | <!--This could easily be out of order and missing some. Dialogue just kept firing one line after another at full gallop.--> | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Ambush!'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Ambush!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I can see that.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can see that.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 8.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Kassandra attacked by Spartan soldiers]] | |||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Think you can sneak around Achaia?! Kill them!'' | *'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Think you can sneak around Achaia?! Kill them!'' | ||
They could not outrun them and resolved to fight. | They could not outrun them and resolved to fight. | ||
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They continued east towards the [[Teichos of Herakles]]. At the foot of the sheer cliff to the east, Darius bid her to dismount and follow him. | They continued east towards the [[Teichos of Herakles]]. At the foot of the sheer cliff to the east, Darius bid her to dismount and follow him. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra, over here!'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra, over here!'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 9.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Kassandra observing the soldiers from afar]] | |||
They spied a camp full of soldiers lying in wait. They crouched down. | They spied a camp full of soldiers lying in wait. They crouched down. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''They're searching for something.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''They're searching for something.'' | ||
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They stood and started towards the soldiers. | They stood and started towards the soldiers. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Clear the perimeter. Quietly.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Clear the perimeter. Quietly.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 10.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Kassandra sneaking up on the soldiers]] | |||
They advanced on the camp through the bushes. | They advanced on the camp through the bushes. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Be fast. Be silent.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Be fast. Be silent.'' | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''Leave no guards alive! Word of our presence cannot reach [[Amorges]] and the Order.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Leave no guards alive! Word of our presence cannot reach [[Amorges]] and the Order.'' | ||
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[[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 12.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra greeting Natakas, who appeared with a little girl]] | |||
After slaying the last guard, Kassandra wondered where Natakas could be. | After slaying the last guard, Kassandra wondered where Natakas could be. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas... He should be around here.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas... He should be around here.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's a burden I do my best to bear.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's a burden I do my best to bear.'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Well. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Well. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.'' | ||
|-|Said "It's not likely" last episode= | |-|Said "It's not likely" last episode= | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''You're late.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''You're late.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Next time I'll do my best to arrive earlier.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Next time I'll do my best to arrive earlier.'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Make sure that you do. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Make sure that you do. I'm glad to see you, Kassandra.'' | ||
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The child piped up. | The child piped up. | ||
*'''Child:''' ''We need to find my ''mater''!'' | *'''Child:''' ''We need to find my ''mater''!'' | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''There are still people who need our help. People who've been stranded in Achaia.<br | [[File:ACOD Stranger Tides 14.png|thumb|250px|Natakas informing the two of captured civilians at the fort]] | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''There are still people who need our help. People who've been stranded in Achaia.<br>The soldiers took them to a fort not far from here.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll go there now.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll go there now.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''More soldiers could come looking. If we leave the bodies out here, it may attract unwanted attention.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''More soldiers could come looking. If we leave the bodies out here, it may attract unwanted attention.'' | ||
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*On most occasions, Darius simply charges through the ambushes and keeps riding, regardless of how the dialogue might suggest otherwise. When he gets far enough away from the player, the dialogue simply ceases altogether, causing a good deal of it to be skipped. If Darius' horse is killed, however, he will help fight the ambushers, continue on foot until finding a conveniently placed replacement horse, and the dialogue proceeds normally. | *On most occasions, Darius simply charges through the ambushes and keeps riding, regardless of how the dialogue might suggest otherwise. When he gets far enough away from the player, the dialogue simply ceases altogether, causing a good deal of it to be skipped. If Darius' horse is killed, however, he will help fight the ambushers, continue on foot until finding a conveniently placed replacement horse, and the dialogue proceeds normally. | ||
*Skipping the conversation with Darius outside the enemy perimeter defaults his dialogue to assume that the player is charging in loudly and without a plan, even if they use stealth to eliminate the soldiers. | *Skipping the conversation with Darius outside the enemy perimeter defaults his dialogue to assume that the player is charging in loudly and without a plan, even if they use stealth to eliminate the soldiers. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 1.png|Kassandra arriving at the location mentioned in the letter | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 2.png|Kassandra met with Darius at the top of the watchtower | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 7.png|Kassandra investigating a bunch of leftover weapons and shields | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 11.png|Kassandra looking around for clues, not knowing she was being observed | |||
ACOD Stranger Tides 15.png|The little girl begging Kassandra to save her mother | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Stranger Tides was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra was summoned by Darius to meet him in the village of Dyme in Achaia.
In the middle of her journeys, Kassandra received a curious message.
Kassandra set sail for Achaia and made her way to the Istion Valley, where the village of Dyme stood. On the roof of a house on top of the hill, a familiar, yet still mysterious, hooded man crouched in wait for her.
She climbed the building and spoke with him.
He laughed half-heartedly at her remark.
He looked down.

He turned her attention to the fleet sailing northeast.
(Asked "What do you think happened to Natakas?")
Darius paused, thinking of the word "dead," and it saddened him to associate that word with his son. Kassandra reassured him.
(Asked "What is happening in Patrai?")
(Leave – "We'll find Natakas.")
Darius looked towards the eastern road.

Darius walked to the edge, spread his arms like an eagle, and leapt into a dive. He flipped forward in midair and landed safely on his back into a thick bale of hay below. Kassandra scoffed at his athletic feat.
Before she could follow, a watchman yelled at her for being on the roof.
Rather than risk provoking the rooftop guard, Kassandra walked to the edge.
Kassandra performed the same leap into the pile of hay below.
She climbed out of the hay to join Darius.

They mounted horses and rode out of Dyme towards Patrai.
They rode through the valley.
They reached a fork in the road ahead. Kassandra groaned.

They dismounted and inspected the two paths, searching for clues that would suggest the direction Natakas took. They began with the weapons resting at the tip of the fork.
Kassandra inspected the left path and announced her findings loudly enough for Darius to hear.
She found some military supplies further up the left path.
Having found the three clues, Darius summoned her back.
Kassandra walked back to him.
They re-mounted their horses and rode towards the mountains.
They continued east, then southeast. As they rode up the hill, they were ambushed.

They could not outrun them and resolved to fight.
They defeated the ambush and continued along the path, finding more ambushers to the east.
After slaying the soldiers, Kassandra commented on the ambush.
Darius discovered tracks.
They continued east towards the Teichos of Herakles. At the foot of the sheer cliff to the east, Darius bid her to dismount and follow him.

They spied a camp full of soldiers lying in wait. They crouched down.
Darius was pleased with her answer.
They stood and started towards the soldiers.

They advanced on the camp through the bushes.
They reached a large bush and got into position. There were five guards in total.
Kassandra advanced on the guard.
Darius directed her to take the nearby guard while he advanced on another.
Darius assassinated his target.
Kassandra assassinated her target. Darius complimented Kassandra's efficacy.
Kassandra killed the third guard, then the fourth, and finally the fifth.

After slaying the last guard, Kassandra wondered where Natakas could be.
As Kassandra began inspecting the clearing, Natakas revealed himself, along with a little girl. Kassandra turned around and smiled at him.
Natakas' face fell. He looked very disappointed.
Darius ran up to them, cutting their conversation short. He gently pulled Natakas close.
Natakas smiled to him, then turned to Kassandra.
The child piped up.

Darius nodded in agreement and went to do the task. Natakas turned to Kassandra.
Kassandra nodded.
Kassandra and Darius found Natakas and with him a child, whose mother was taken prisoner at a nearby fort. Kassandra agreed to help out.