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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| image = | | image = ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-02.jpg | ||
| description = ''[[ | | description = ''A farmer in [[Euboea]] learned the hard way that when you dance with [[The Dagger]], you get cut.'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
| type = Support | | type = Support | ||
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| source = [[Kassandra]] | | source = [[Kassandra]] | ||
| location = [[Euboea]], [[Greece]] | | location = [[Euboea]], [[Greece]] | ||
| date = 429 BCE–422 BCE}} | | date = c. 429 BCE–422 BCE}} | ||
'''The Taxman Cometh''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]]. | '''The Taxman Cometh''' 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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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra traveled to the [[Chalkis Farm]] mentioned by Agapios. | ||
[[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-01.jpg|thumb|250px|Kassandra meeting Rhoeo]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''This must be the farm Agapios mentioned. Now to find the farmer and see what he knows about [[The Dagger]].'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This must be the farm Agapios mentioned. Now to find the farmer and see what he knows about [[The Dagger]].'' | ||
She entered the farm, climbing up to the topmost floor. | She entered the farm, climbing up to the topmost floor. [[Rhoeo|A woman]] was reclining on the pillows, and noticed her. | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' Misthios''! Up here. Please don't make me shout!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' Misthios''! Up here. Please don't make me shout!'' | ||
Kassandra knelt down beside her. | Kassandra knelt down beside her. | ||
(The following dialogue | (The following dialogue depends on whether the memory was done as part of Agapios' storyline or as a separate memory.) | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|Agapios' storyline= | |-|Agapios' storyline= | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I—No! The wine's right next to you! Tell me where I can find your husband.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I—No! The wine's right next to you! Tell me where I can find your husband.'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Somewhere on the eastern road. I think? Delivering [[wheat]] and [[grape]]s. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him in days. A lot of days. Weeks? Oh... oh no, I think he might be in trouble!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Somewhere on the eastern road. I think? Delivering [[wheat]] and [[grape]]s. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him in days. A lot of days. Weeks? Oh... oh no, I think he might be in trouble!'' | ||
|-| | |-|Separate Memory= | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank the gods, you heard me!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank the gods, you heard me!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds serious. How can I help?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sounds serious. How can I help?'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''I'm thirsty. Usually my husband fills me up, but I haven't seen him in a while, so if you could just reach over there and grab me the wine—'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''I'm thirsty. Usually my husband fills me up, but I haven't seen him in a while, so if you could just reach over there and grab me the wine—'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm a | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm a ''misthios'', I don't fetch wine. Wait, your husband's missing?'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh—well, yes, I suppose he is.'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh—well, yes, I suppose he is.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
(Normal dialogue resume | (Normal dialogue resume here.) | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|You're drunk.= | |-|You're drunk.= | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your husband must have enemies or something. Someone who might want to make him go missing?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your husband must have enemies or something. Someone who might want to make him go missing?'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''The Dagger. If you're wealthy, they're your enemy. | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''The Dagger. If you're wealthy, they're your enemy. A local captain and his ''malákes'' Dagger friends visit as often as they please, demanding made up taxes and beating my husband if he doesn't pay. Will you find him? Will you find my husband?'' | ||
(Accept – I'll find your husband.) | (Accept – I'll find your husband.) | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, I'll find him.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, I'll find him.'' | ||
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*'''Rhoeo:''' ''He's been trying to find ways to get his shipments past The Dagger's forces on the road east of here. Any time his carts ride by, the troops on patrol take a cut. More of their godsless ''malákes'' taxes. My husband usually waits on the road directly south of the cave until it's clear.'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''He's been trying to find ways to get his shipments past The Dagger's forces on the road east of here. Any time his carts ride by, the troops on patrol take a cut. More of their godsless ''malákes'' taxes. My husband usually waits on the road directly south of the cave until it's clear.'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|Agapios' | |-|Agapios' storyline – What do you know about The Dagger?= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I want you to tell me everything you know about The Dagger.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I want you to tell me everything you know about The Dagger.'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Daggers? They're like cute lil' baby swords.'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Daggers? They're like cute lil' baby swords.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What? No. ''The'' Dagger. The Dagger ''you'' just mentioned!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What? No. ''The'' Dagger. The Dagger ''you'' just mentioned!'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh! Right!'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Oh! Right!'' | ||
|-| | |-|Separate Memory – What's 'The Dagger'?= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You mentioned something called "The Dagger?"'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You mentioned something called "The Dagger?"'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''I thought a ''misthios'' would know? They're tiny blades that look like baby swords.'' | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''I thought a ''misthios'' would know? They're tiny blades that look like baby swords.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I've heard enough. I'll head east and find your husband.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've heard enough. I'll head east and find your husband.'' | ||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank you,'' misthios. | *'''Rhoeo:''' ''Thank you,'' misthios. | ||
Before leaving, Kassandra spoke to Rhoeo once more. | |||
*'''Rhoeo:''' ''I don't see my husband. Is he not with you? Is he not coming home? Did you find him with some filthy ''[[Courtesan|hetaera]]''?!'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No, no, I haven't found him yet.'' | |||
Kassandra left the farm and headed to the road. | Kassandra left the farm and headed to the road. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''If I follow the road east, I should be able to follow the husband's tracks.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''If I follow the road east, I should be able to follow the husband's tracks.'' | ||
Reaching a crossroad at the base of [[Mount Dirfi]], she saw a broken box and blood-spattered wheat strewn about. | |||
[[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-03.jpg|thumb|250px|The broken box and bloody wheat]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''This wheat might've fallen off one of the husband's carts. Maybe he's nearby...'' | |||
Kassandra took the left path and ascended the mountain to [[Katarraktes Cave]], where she saw two [[civilian]]s digging in the dirt at the cave's mouth. | |||
*'''Civilian:''' ''I told you! There's tons of drachmae to be made digging caves!'' | |||
The civilian addressed Kassandra. | |||
*'''Civilian:''' ''If you're looking for the farmer, you just missed him. Check the road headed east.'' | |||
Kassandra descended the mountain and, seeing a dead body and butchered [[horse]] on the road, inspected them. | |||
[[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-07.jpg||thumb|250px|Bloody debris from the cart crash]] | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''A dead slave. Looks like he fell off something at speed. The husband's cart, maybe?'' | |||
She eyed the blood trail and torn grass leading off road and spotted the broken cart some ways down a hill, its contents pillaged and blood-soaked, and the horse team slaughtered. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The husband's carts. Looks like he tried to escape an armed patrol. Didn't end well.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The husband's carts. Looks like he tried to escape an armed patrol. Didn't end well.'' | ||
Among the rubble was a badly injured man. Kassandra knelt beside him. | Among the rubble was a badly injured man. Kassandra knelt beside him. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What happened here?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What happened here?'' | ||
*'''Slave:''' ''Guards... Malákes corrupt guards... They wanted "taxes." They always want "taxes"... Took my master up to the [[Dystos Fort]]... He should've paid their stupid taxes... He—he should've paid...'' | *'''Slave:''' ''[[Soldier|Guards]]... ''Malákes'' corrupt guards... They wanted "taxes." They always want "taxes"... Took my master up to the [[Dystos Fort]]... He should've paid their stupid taxes... He—he should've paid...'' | ||
The man succumbed to his wounds, and Kassandra stood to spy the fort on the distant mountain. | The man succumbed to his wounds, and Kassandra stood to spy the fort on the distant mountain. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I better head to the fort.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I better head to the fort.'' | ||
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She surveyed it with the help of [[Ikaros]], finding the farmer in a cage. | She surveyed it with the help of [[Ikaros]], finding the farmer in a cage. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be the farmer. He's locked up.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That must be the farmer. He's locked up.'' | ||
Kassandra infiltrated the fort. Nearing the cages, she overheard the fort's ''[[strategos]]'' and the farmer conversing. | |||
*'''Athenian Strategos:''' ''See, friend? If you don't pay your taxes, you end up a slave.'' | [[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-11.jpg||thumb|250px|Kassandra infiltrating Dystos Fort]] | ||
*'''[[Athens|Athenian]] Strategos:''' ''See, friend? If you don't pay your taxes, you end up a slave.'' | |||
*'''Farmer:''' ''I paid them! Again and again, I've paid every tax you ever invented! Please, I haven't got anything left...'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''I paid them! Again and again, I've paid every tax you ever invented! Please, I haven't got anything left...'' | ||
*'''Athenian Strategos:''' ''I've seen your farm, friend. Don't tell me you're broke.'' | *'''Athenian Strategos:''' ''I've seen your farm, friend. Don't tell me you're broke.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''I am! I swear! You've taken everything!'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''I am! I swear! You've taken everything!'' | ||
*'''Athenian Strategos:''' ''Tell us where you keep your drachmae!'' | *'''Athenian Strategos:''' ''Tell us where you keep your drachmae!'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''I shouldn't even be in here. I'm not a slave!'' | |||
Kassandra freed the farmer. | Kassandra freed the farmer. | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''I'm not sure who you are, but I'm grateful.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''I'm not sure who you are, but I'm grateful.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No matter what happens, keep going. I won't let you die.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''No matter what happens, keep going. I won't let you die.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''Follow me. I know a secret way out. It feels like every | [[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-15.jpg||thumb|250px|The farmer talking to Kassandra]] | ||
The | *'''Farmer:''' ''Follow me. I know a secret way out. It feels like every two weeks they're locking me up in here.'' | ||
The farmer led the way out through a cave. After they had reached safety, Kassandra and the farmer spoke again. | |||
*'''Farmer:''' ''You saved me!'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''You saved me!'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Surprised?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Surprised?'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to know everything I can about The Dagger.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to know everything I can about The Dagger.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''They have such ambition. A ''legendary'' greed. They appear to be [[Piracy|pirates]], yet they're organized, funded, well connected... There may be more than just the Kingfisher pulling their strings.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''They have such ambition. A ''legendary'' greed. They appear to be [[Piracy|pirates]], yet they're organized, funded, well connected... There may be more than just the Kingfisher pulling their strings.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, taking on shadowy organizations is my specialty.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, taking on [[Cult of Kosmos|shadowy organizations]] is my specialty.'' | ||
(If the player chooses "Tell me what you know about the Kingfisher.") | (If the player chooses "Tell me what you know about the Kingfisher.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Whatever you know about the Kingfisher, I also need to know.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Whatever you know about the Kingfisher, I also need to know.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''He'd visit me, the Kingfisher and his malákas flock, demanding their taxes. I kept him fed, I kept him rich. If I tell you his name... I'm a dead man.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''He'd visit me, the Kingfisher and his ''malákas'' flock, demanding their taxes. I kept him fed, I kept him rich. If I tell you his name... I'm a dead man.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Say it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Say it.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''I can't. What he'll do to me... What he'll do to my wife...'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''I can't. What he'll do to me... What he'll do to my wife...'' | ||
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*'''Farmer:''' ''[[Neritos]]! His name is Neritos. Just make sure you stop him.'' | *'''Farmer:''' ''[[Neritos]]! His name is Neritos. Just make sure you stop him.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''...Agapios's brother. It ''is'' him.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''...Agapios's brother. It ''is'' him.'' | ||
|-| | |-|Separate Memory= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife hired me to check on you. She was worried.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife hired me to check on you. She was worried.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''About ''me?'' '' | *'''Farmer:''' ''About ''me?'' '' | ||
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(If the player chooses "What else do you know about The Dagger?") | (If the player chooses "What else do you know about The Dagger?") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to know everything I can about The Dagger.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need to know everything I can about The Dagger.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''They have such ambition. A ''legendary'' greed. They appear to be | *'''Farmer:''' ''They have such ambition. A ''legendary'' greed. They appear to be pirates, yet they're organized, funded, well connected... There may be more than just the Kingfisher pulling their strings.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, taking on shadowy organizations is my specialty.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry, taking on shadowy organizations is my specialty.'' | ||
(If the player chooses "Tell me about your wife.") | (If the player chooses "Tell me about your wife.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife seems... nice.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your wife seems... nice.'' | ||
*'''Farmer:''' ''She does have her tastes. Expensive ones. | *'''Farmer:''' ''She does have her tastes. Expensive ones. The Dagger keep taking and taking... I don't know what she'll do if I ever run out. I know she loves me, I just... I'd rather not find out how ''much'' she loves me. Still, you've earned a reward. I keep... an "emergency" stash of drachmae in a cave behind a waterfall not far from here. It's directly north of where my cart crashed. Take what you think you've earned, just... leave enough for me and my wife.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
The | The farmer left to return home. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Better collect my drachmae from the husband's stash in the | [[File:ACOD-TheTaxmanCometh-16.jpg||thumb|250px|The farmer's secret stash]] | ||
Kassandra | *'''Farmer:''' ''Thanks for saving me. Stop by my farm anytime for some free [[olive]] oil.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Better collect my drachmae from the husband's stash in the Katarraktes Cave.'' | |||
Kassandra returned to the cave and collected a suitable reward from the husband's secret stash. | |||
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==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
*Kassandra found and rescued the farmer to learn what he knew about the Dagger, who in return, albeit reluctantly, gave Kassandra the Kingfisher's real name | *Kassandra found and rescued the farmer to learn what he knew about the Dagger, who in return, albeit reluctantly, gave Kassandra the Kingfisher's real name, Neritos. | ||
*Alternatively, Kassandra found and rescued the farmer at the behest of his wife. In turn, the farmer told her where to find his hidden stash of drachmae as a reward. | *Alternatively, Kassandra found and rescued the farmer at the behest of his wife. In turn, the farmer told her where to find his hidden stash of drachmae as a reward. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Even if the Abantis Islands are occupied by [[Sparta]], the ''strategos'' interrogating the | *Even if the Abantis Islands are occupied by [[Sparta]], the ''strategos'' interrogating the farmer will be identified as "Athenian" in the subtitles. | ||
*If this quest is completed before agreeing to help Agapios identify the Dagger's leader, the dialogue will be different, and [[Wasn't Born the Kingfisher]] will become available as a "Support Quest" for that endeavor instead | *If this quest is completed before agreeing to help Agapios identify the Dagger's leader, the dialogue will be different, and [[Wasn't Born the Kingfisher]] will become available as a "Support Quest" for that endeavor instead. | ||
*The farmer's stash only appears when completing this quest independent of Agapios' quest line. It has no effect on the other treasures in the cave, nor does it affect the player's ability to clear the location. | *The farmer's stash only appears when completing this quest independent of Agapios' quest line. It has no effect on the other treasures in the cave, nor does it affect the player's ability to clear the location. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{GalleryBox|The Taxman Cometh}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
{{ACODMemories}} | {{ACODMemories}} | ||
[[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]] | ||
The Taxman Cometh was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra, following Agapios's advice, sought out a farmer who had information about The Dagger.
Kassandra traveled to the Chalkis Farm mentioned by Agapios.
She entered the farm, climbing up to the topmost floor. A woman was reclining on the pillows, and noticed her.
Kassandra knelt down beside her. (The following dialogue depends on whether the memory was done as part of Agapios' storyline or as a separate memory.)
(Normal dialogue resume here.)
(Accept – I'll find your husband.)
(If players chose "Where might your husband be?")
(Leave – "I have enough information.")
Before leaving, Kassandra spoke to Rhoeo once more.
Kassandra left the farm and headed to the road.
Reaching a crossroad at the base of Mount Dirfi, she saw a broken box and blood-spattered wheat strewn about.
Kassandra took the left path and ascended the mountain to Katarraktes Cave, where she saw two civilians digging in the dirt at the cave's mouth.
The civilian addressed Kassandra.
Kassandra descended the mountain and, seeing a dead body and butchered horse on the road, inspected them.
She eyed the blood trail and torn grass leading off road and spotted the broken cart some ways down a hill, its contents pillaged and blood-soaked, and the horse team slaughtered.
Among the rubble was a badly injured man. Kassandra knelt beside him.
The man succumbed to his wounds, and Kassandra stood to spy the fort on the distant mountain.
Kassandra approached the fort.
She surveyed it with the help of Ikaros, finding the farmer in a cage.
Kassandra infiltrated the fort. Nearing the cages, she overheard the fort's strategos and the farmer conversing.
Kassandra freed the farmer.
The farmer led the way out through a cave. After they had reached safety, Kassandra and the farmer spoke again.
(If the player chooses "What else do you know about The Dagger?")
(If the player chooses "Tell me what you know about the Kingfisher.")
The farmer left to return home.
Kassandra returned to the cave and collected a suitable reward from the husband's secret stash.
