A Small Odyssey

A Small Odyssey was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2018 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.

Description

Kassandra across an adventure named Odessa, who claimed she was a descendant of the Greek hero Odysseus.

Dialogue

While exploring Odysseus' Palace, Kassandra came across a woman held in a cage.

• Odessa: Hey, get me out of here!

Kassandra killed the surrounding bandits and freed Odessa.

• Kassandra: Let's get out of here. Can you fight?
• Odessa: I'd be happy to.

Kassandra escorted Odessa out of the palace ruins to safety.

• Odessa: My thanks. I can't believe I let those malákes sneak up on me.
• Kassandra: Ithaka is a dangerous place to wander around on your own.
• Odessa: You're wandering around on your own.

Odessa asking Kassandra for help

Odessa turned and walked a few steps forward before stopping. She sighed.

• Odessa: You're right. I can't fight a camp of bandits by myself. Could you help me get to Odysseus' palace? I can pay.
• Kassandra: I'll help you get to the palace.
• Odessa: Well, I'm in luck then. What do I call you?
• Kassandra: Kassandra
• Odessa: I'm Odessa. Named after the great Odysseus.

(If "Why do you want to go to the palace?" is chosen.)

• Kassandra: Why would you want to go up there?
• Odessa: I'm a descendant of Odysseus. I'm on a pilgrimage.
• Kassandra: You're a descendant of the former king of Ithaka?
• Odessa: And the man who created the Trojan Horse and defeated the Cyclops The one who traveled to the land of the Lotus-Eaters. The one the Odyssey is about? Yes. I am. Why?
• Kassandra: You're not the first who's said that, is all.
• Odessa: Well, I trust I don't need to prove my lineage to get up to the palace.

(Accept – "Let's go.")

• Kassandra: We should head to the palace while we have the chance.

Kassandra and Odessa at palace ruins

Kassandra followed Odessa as they made their way to the palace ruins. They reached a small room.

• Odessa: This... is it? It's just rubble.
• Kassandra: What were you expecting?
• Odessa: I don't know. Something more grand. My parents name me Odessa... I'm Odysseus' namesake. I thought if I came here I might... understand him more.
• Kassandra: Well, do you?
• Odessa: Not at all... Take me to my boat. I'll pay you there.

Kassandra escorted Odessa to her boat near the southeastern shore.

Odessa praising the legends of Odysseus

• Odessa: Well, this is for you. Such a disappointment.
• Kassandra: Why is that place so important for you?
• Odessa: Are you joking? Odysseus lived there. Ruled there. He ended the Trojan War. Eluded Skylla and Charybdis. He had everything. Loyalty. Love. Fighting spirit!
• Kassandra: He had the attention of the gods, too. That caused him a lot of trouble.
• Odessa: And it made him a legend.

Grow up.You'll get there one day.❤ It's cute that you're determined.

• Kassandra: You aren't a child. Stop acting like one.
• Odessa: Wanting what Odysseus had without trying would be childish. I'm willing to do whatever is necessary.
• Kassandra: That's easier said than done.
• Odessa: Greatness is what I seek. It's what I've desired my entire life. I refuse to end up like everyone around me, content to go about their daily lives until they're forgotten in death.

• Kassandra: If you keep trying, you'll get there. Giving up guarantees you never will.
• Odessa: You're the first one to encourage me like that.
• Kassandra: Just know it's your decision to make.
• Odessa: Greatness is what I seek. It's what I've desired my entire life. I refuse to end up like everyone around me, content to go about their daily lives until they're forgotten in death.

• Kassandra: You look cute right now. As if nothing can get in your way.
• Odessa: I don't usually like being called cute.

I could use a different word.You'll learn to.OK, you're ugly.

• Kassandra: There are a few other ones I can think of that would suit you.
• Odessa: I can't wait to hear them.
• Kassandra: How about beautiful? That works even better. The other ones will come later.
• Odessa: I hope "later" comes soon.

• Kassandra: In time you'll learn to love all the things I have to tell you.
• Odessa: You seem so certain.
• Kassandra: I've had lots of success in the past.
• Odessa: I'm sure you have.

• Kassandra: All right, you're ugly then.
• Odessa: That's... not what I meant at all. I can't tell if you're serious or not.

• Kassandra: So what do you think?
• Odessa: I think I was a much poorer mood before now. There's just so much I desire. To be as great as Odysseus... Where do I even begin?

Great is as great does.Being great isn't easy.I don't give advice.

• Kassandra: If you want Odysseus' greatness, you have to do it your own way. He was famous because of his cunning. What have you done?
• Odessa: I've traveled all the way here!
• Kassandra: To see the ruins of Odysseus' life. Not to live your own.
• Odessa: I should have known better than to take advice from a mercenary. Leave me.

• Kassandra: Odysseus didn't want to go to war. And once it was over, it took him ten years to get home. He wasted years of his life, all because gods interfered. Stay home. Spend time with your family. Live your own life.
• Odessa: But who will remember my story then?
• Kassandra: Would you rather be remembered? Or happy?
• Odessa: Hmm. I'll have to give that some thought. Thank you.

• Kassandra: It seems like you're looking for advice. I have none to give.
• Odessa: No surprise there. Well, thanks for the help.

Odessa left.

Outcome

Kassandra helped to free Odessa, escorting her as she explored the palace of Odysseus.

Behind the scenes

As "A Small Odyssey" is a world quest, it is one of the memories that can be missed. If players missed it, they can still meet Odessa again in the memory "A Family Ordeal", though the dialogue will be slightly different.

Gallery

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  Kassandra following Odessa to the ruins

References

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey