- Kassandra: Your laws are wrong, and I'll prove it.
- Priestess of Demeter: As you're so outspoken in her defense, I will give you a chance. Present me evidence of Kallipateira's noble heritage—or she will die as she ruled, to appease the gods.
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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
Outside the entrance to the [[Hippodrome, Olympia|Hippodrome]] Kassandra | Outside the entrance to the [[Hippodrome, Olympia|Hippodrome]] Kassandra saw a crowd watching a priestess accuse a kneeling woman. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''This woman has disrespected the gods and shown contempt for tradition.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''This woman has disrespected the gods and shown contempt for tradition.'' | ||
A man from the crowd | A man from the crowd shouted. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Shame! Shame!'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Shame! Shame!'' | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''Please, I only want to see my son compete.'' | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''Please, I only want to see my son compete.'' | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You mean you wanted to gaze lustfully upon the bodies of the athletes!'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You mean you wanted to gaze lustfully upon the bodies of the athletes!'' | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''No, I swear!'' | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''No, I swear!'' | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra approached them. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You have dishonored yourself and the Games.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You have dishonored yourself and the Games.'' | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''Please, let me explain.'' | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''Please, let me explain.'' | ||
She | She moved closer. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''No excuses. You know the price for your transgression.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''No excuses. You know the price for your transgression.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What crime has this woman committed?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What crime has this woman committed?'' | ||
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*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''For a married woman, there's too much... temptation.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''For a married woman, there's too much... temptation.'' | ||
(If players choose "Who is this woman?") | (If players choose "Who is this woman?") | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra turned her attention to the kneeling woman. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who are you?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Who are you?'' | ||
She | She looked up to Kassandra. | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''Kallipateira. I just wanted to see my son compete. My family has a proud lineage at the Olympic Games—my father, brothers, nephew, and son have all won {{Wiki|Olive wreath|wreaths}}. Do I not have the right to see them?'' | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''Kallipateira. I just wanted to see my son compete. My family has a proud lineage at the Olympic Games—my father, brothers, nephew, and son have all won {{Wiki|Olive wreath|wreaths}}. Do I not have the right to see them?'' | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''Enough of your lies!'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''Enough of your lies!'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''She doesn't deserve to be punished like this.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She doesn't deserve to be punished like this.'' | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''This is nothing! Death is the punishment. She shall be thrown from the mountain.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''This is nothing! Death is the punishment. She shall be thrown from the mountain.'' | ||
The priestess | The priestess pointed to the [[Kronion|mountain]] overlooking the [[Valley of Olympia]]. Kallipateira clasped her hands together and begged Kassandra. | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''Help me—prove I have a right to see my son compete.'' | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''Help me—prove I have a right to see my son compete.'' | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You have no right. You broke a sacred tradition, and for that you will be punished.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You have no right. You broke a sacred tradition, and for that you will be punished.'' | ||
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Kassandra | Kassandra thought to herself. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I should find Kallipateira's son, he should be able to help prove his mater's innocence.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I should find Kallipateira's son, he should be able to help prove his mater's innocence.'' | ||
(If Kassandra returns to the priestess before going too far.) | (If Kassandra returns to the priestess before going too far.) | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll find something to prove her innocence.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll find something to prove her innocence.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD_Olympia_Resting_Area_-_Athlete.png|thumb|240px|Kassandra talks to a mature athlete who vouches for Kallipateira's identity.]] | [[File:ACOD_Olympia_Resting_Area_-_Athlete.png|thumb|240px|Kassandra talks to a mature athlete who vouches for Kallipateira's identity.]] | ||
Kassandra left towards the resting area between the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] and the [[Temple of Hera, Olympia|Temple of Hera]]. Immediately on the right after going down the stairs, she noticed a mature athlete and talked to him. | Kassandra left towards the [[resting area]] between the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] and the [[Temple of Hera, Olympia|Temple of Hera]]. Immediately on the right after going down the stairs, she noticed a mature athlete and talked to him. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you know Kallipateira?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you know Kallipateira?'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''I don't know her well, but she dotes on her son—and she's always making offerings.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''I don't know her well, but she dotes on her son—and she's always making offerings.'' | ||
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*'''Civilian:''' ''For her husband. She's a pious woman. He's long since crossed the [[Styx]], and she misses him terribly... But we all have our time.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''For her husband. She's a pious woman. He's long since crossed the [[Styx]], and she misses him terribly... But we all have our time.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you. You've been a great help.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you. You've been a great help.'' | ||
Outside the area's pergola is a statue of a discus thrower about to release his throw and an | Outside the area's pergola is a statue of a discus thrower about to release his throw and an elder woman ogling at it. Kassandra approached her. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you know Kallipateira?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you know Kallipateira?'' | ||
The | The woman turned to her and proceeded to lambast Kallipateira. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''I seen that one, all right. Always hanging round the athletes' tents. Disgraceful, if you know what I mean.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''I seen that one, all right. Always hanging round the athletes' tents. Disgraceful, if you know what I mean.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not sure I do.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not sure I do.'' | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''All those young, oiled, rippling bodies. Gives you shivers. Muscles everywhere! Ahem, disgusting it is, and her a married woman and all.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''All those young, oiled, rippling bodies. Gives you shivers. Muscles everywhere! Ahem, disgusting it is, and her a married woman and all.'' | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra looked towards the naked statue the woman was ogling at, then back towards her. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There's no harm in looking at an attractive man, is there?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''There's no harm in looking at an attractive man, is there?'' | ||
The | The woman was irked. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''Yes, yes there is! You young ones, always thinking with what's between your legs, and she definitely was. Saw her meet a man regularly on that bench over there.'' | *'''Civilian:''' ''Yes, yes there is! You young ones, always thinking with what's between your legs, and she definitely was. Saw her meet a man regularly on that bench over there.'' | ||
She | She pointed to a shaded bench under the pergola. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You saw her meet a man? Thank you.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You saw her meet a man? Thank you.'' | ||
Kassandra then approached the young athlete sitting on the bench. | Kassandra then approached the young athlete sitting on the bench. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm looking for Kallipateira's son. Do you know him?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm looking for Kallipateira's son. Do you know him?'' | ||
*'''Peisirrhodos:''' ''I should hope so—it's me!'' | *'''[[Peisirrhodos]]:''' ''I should hope so—it's me!'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''She's fine for now. She snuck into the stadium to watch you, and I need to prove that she had a right to do it.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She's fine for now. She snuck into the [[Stadium, Olympia|stadium]] to watch you, and I need to prove that she had a right to do it.'' | ||
*'''Peisirrhodos:''' ''If anyone did, it was'' mater. ''Her brothers were champions, as I am now. No one honors the Olympics like her.'' | *'''Peisirrhodos:''' ''If anyone did, it was'' mater. ''Her brothers were champions, as I am now. No one honors the Olympics like her.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you. Sit tight, and I'll prove your mother was in her right to attend the Games.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you. Sit tight, and I'll prove your mother was in her right to attend the Games.'' | ||
Kassandra noticed an open parchment on a table of food nearby and read it. | Kassandra noticed an open parchment on a table of food nearby and read it. | ||
*'''Pindar's Poem for the Champion Diagoras:''' ''A poem that recalls the exploits of the Olympic Champion, Diagoras.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm, the poem Diagoras of [[Rhodes]]... Dedicated by [[Pindar]] himself... To K, always be proud, little one. Your father is the greatest of [[pankration]] champions.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm, the poem Diagoras of [[Rhodes]]... Dedicated by [[Pindar]] himself... To K, always be proud, little one. Your father is the greatest of [[pankration]] champions.'' | ||
She took the parchment and before she left, opposite the poem on the other side of the pergola, Kassandra spotted a papyrus on a rag and pillows on the ground and read it. | She took the parchment and before she left, opposite the poem on the other side of the pergola, Kassandra spotted a papyrus on a rag and pillows on the ground and read it. | ||
*'''Anonymous Love Letter:''' ''I have always longed for you, though your eyes do not speak the same language as my heart. Your devotion is an aspiration, and how I wish to comfort you, though I know it will never be - My sweet, sweet K.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's this? "I have always longed for you..." Kallipateira has an admirer.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What's this? "I have always longed for you..." Kallipateira has an admirer.'' | ||
Kassandra took the letter and decided to go to the mountain after she concludes to herself: | Kassandra took the letter and decided to go to the mountain after she concludes to herself: | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That priestess was in a hurry to carry out her sentence on Kallipateira. I should find them quickly.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That priestess was in a hurry to carry out her sentence on Kallipateira. I should find them quickly.'' | ||
She called for [[Phobos (horse)|Phobos]] and rode along the streets of Olympia, then the mountain path to the peak | She called for [[Phobos (horse)|Phobos]] and rode along the streets of Olympia, then the mountain path to the peak with the [[Statue of Kronos]]. Kassandra saw a crowd cheering for Kallipateira's death while she, the priestess, and another priest stood near the edge. | ||
(If players decide to snipe the priestess with a bow.) | (If players decide to snipe the priestess with a bow.) | ||
The quest failed and Kassandra spoke to Kallipateira. | |||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''You fool, you've doomed me and yourself! You've broken the sacred [[Olympic Truce|truce of Olympia]]!'' | |||
(If players join them.) | (If players join them.) | ||
The priestess addressed the crowd. | |||
The priestess | |||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''We are gathered here today to carry out the will of the [[Twelve Gods|gods]]. To carry out'' justice. | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''We are gathered here today to carry out the will of the [[Twelve Gods|gods]]. To carry out'' justice. | ||
Kallipateira | Kallipateira turned to the priestess, but the priest and the priestess moved closer. | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''Please, you must believe me.'' | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''Please, you must believe me.'' | ||
Kassandra | Kassandra interrupted them, and they turned their attention to her. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Wait!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Wait!'' | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You found the evidence you were looking for?'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You found the evidence you were looking for?'' | ||
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*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''And this proves her story?'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''And this proves her story?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I talked to her son and people who know her. She is a good woman who loves the Games and respects the gods. Her family has turned out champions for three generations.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I talked to her son and people who know her. She is a good woman who loves the Games and respects the gods. Her family has turned out champions for three generations.'' | ||
The priest | The priest spoke. | ||
*'''Priest:''' ''Perhaps we have judged her too harshly. Her family has been a credit to the Olympic legacy.'' | *'''Priest:''' ''Perhaps we have judged her too harshly. Her family has been a credit to the Olympic legacy.'' | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''As you say, it would be a shame to tarnish such a proud family name.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''As you say, it would be a shame to tarnish such a proud family name.'' | ||
The priestess | The priestess moved back to Kallipateira who was looking down. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''The gods forgive you. Go.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''The gods forgive you. Go.'' | ||
She | She clasped her hands together in joy. | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''Thank you, thank you.'' | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''Thank you, thank you.'' | ||
She | She walked away from the edge and towards Kassandra. | ||
*'''Kallipateira:''' ''And thank'' you. | *'''Kallipateira:''' ''And thank'' you. | ||
As she | As she shook her hand, Kassandra put her other hand on top of hers. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Nobody deserves such a fate.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Nobody deserves such a fate.'' | ||
|-|She's guilty. Do what you want.= | |-|She's guilty. Do what you want.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There isn't enough evidence to prove her innocence. In fact, I even found some to the contrary.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''There isn't enough evidence to prove her innocence. In fact, I even found some to the contrary.'' | ||
They | They turned and moved back towards Kallipateira, who looked down in defeat. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''Then justice must be served.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''Then justice must be served.'' | ||
The priest | The priest guided Kallipateira closer to the edge and she closed her eyes. After a brief moment, the priest pushed her off the cliff and she screamed on her way down. Kassandra looked down and closed her eyes in sorrow, and as Kallipateira's cry disappeared the priestess approached Kassandra to give her [[drachma]]e. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''For your time in this matter,'' [ | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''For your time in this matter,'' [[Mercenary|misthios]]. | ||
|-|I need more time.= | |-|I need more time.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I need more time. I'm sure I can convince you.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I need more time. I'm sure I can convince you.'' | ||
They | They turned and moved back towards Kallipateira, who looked at Kassandra in disappointment. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You've had enough time. She was caught. She is guilty. The gods demand justice.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''You've had enough time. She was caught. She is guilty. The gods demand justice.'' | ||
The priest | The priest guided Kallipateira closer to the edge and she closed her eyes. After a brief moment, the priest pushed her off the cliff and she screamed on her way down. Kassandra looked down and closed her eyes in sorrow, and as Kallipateira's cry disappeared the priestess addressed the crowd for the last time. | ||
*'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''The gods are appeased.'' | *'''Priestess of Demeter:''' ''The gods are appeased.'' | ||
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Kallipateira was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra happened to witness a woman accused of dishonoring the Olympic Games, and came to her rescue.
Outside the entrance to the Hippodrome Kassandra saw a crowd watching a priestess accuse a kneeling woman.
A man from the crowd shouted.
Kassandra approached them.
She moved closer.
The priestess turned towards her.
(If players choose "Why is it a crime?")
(If players choose "Who is this woman?") Kassandra turned her attention to the kneeling woman.
She looked up to Kassandra.
(If players choose "That's unfair.")
The priestess pointed to the mountain overlooking the Valley of Olympia. Kallipateira clasped her hands together and begged Kassandra.
Kassandra thought to herself.
(If Kassandra returns to the priestess before going too far.)

Kassandra left towards the resting area between the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera. Immediately on the right after going down the stairs, she noticed a mature athlete and talked to him.
Outside the area's pergola is a statue of a discus thrower about to release his throw and an elder woman ogling at it. Kassandra approached her.
The woman turned to her and proceeded to lambast Kallipateira.
Kassandra looked towards the naked statue the woman was ogling at, then back towards her.
The woman was irked.
She pointed to a shaded bench under the pergola.
Kassandra then approached the young athlete sitting on the bench.
The athlete replies proudly.
Kassandra noticed an open parchment on a table of food nearby and read it.
She took the parchment and before she left, opposite the poem on the other side of the pergola, Kassandra spotted a papyrus on a rag and pillows on the ground and read it.
Kassandra took the letter and decided to go to the mountain after she concludes to herself:
She called for Phobos and rode along the streets of Olympia, then the mountain path to the peak with the Statue of Kronos. Kassandra saw a crowd cheering for Kallipateira's death while she, the priestess, and another priest stood near the edge.
(If players decide to snipe the priestess with a bow.) The quest failed and Kassandra spoke to Kallipateira.
(If players join them.) The priestess addressed the crowd.
Kallipateira turned to the priestess, but the priest and the priestess moved closer.
Kassandra interrupted them, and they turned their attention to her.
The priest spoke.
The priestess moved back to Kallipateira who was looking down.
She clasped her hands together in joy.
She walked away from the edge and towards Kassandra.
As she shook her hand, Kassandra put her other hand on top of hers.
Kassandra gathered the proof required, and presented it to the Priestess of Demeter and the Spartan Judge, who then acquitted Kallipateira.