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'''Phila''' (died c. 422 BCE), also known as the '''Tempest''', was the [[Magus]] of the [[Order of the Storm]], a branch of the [[Iran|Persian]] [[Order of the Ancients]] who operated in [[Achaia]], [[Greece]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. | '''Phila''' (died c. 422 BCE), also known as the '''Tempest''', was the [[Magus]] of the [[Order of the Storm]], a branch of the [[Iran|Persian]] [[Order of the Ancients]] who operated in [[Achaia]], [[Greece]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. | ||
Phila was also the estranged daughter of [[Kleta]], and a "[[Tainted Ones|Tainted One]]" like the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="Leviathan's Maw">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' – [[Leviathan's Maw]]</ref> | Phila was also the estranged daughter of [[Kleta]], and a "[[Tainted Ones|Tainted One]]" like the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="Leviathan's Maw">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' – [[Leviathan's Maw]]</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
As a child, Phila enjoying playing in the ocean and had started learning to sail. At least several years before 422 BCE, Phila and her mother had a falling out, resulting in Phila leaving her hometown of [[ | As a child, Phila enjoying playing in the ocean and had started learning to sail. At least several years before 422 BCE, Phila and her mother had a falling out, resulting in Phila leaving her hometown of [[Boura]], Achaia. Phila left by ship, and after some time on her journey an accident occurred. Phila almost drowned but was saved by [[Amorges]], who offered her purpose with the [[Order of the Ancients]]. She eventually obtained the rank of "''Magus''", and oversaw her own branch, the Order of the Storm.<ref name="Leviathan's Maw" /> | ||
Throughout her years of service, Phila became known for ruthlessness and strategic brilliance, | Throughout her years of service, Phila became known for her ruthlessness and strategic brilliance, which allowed her to eventually rise to the rank of commander, in charge of her own fleet which was said to be undefeated in Achaia.<ref name="SH">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage''</ref> | ||
===Activities in Achaia=== | ===Activities in Achaia=== | ||
At some point around 422 BCE, Phila, now known as "the Tempest" and captaining her ship the ''[[Skylla (ship)|Skylla]]'', blockaded Achaia. The purpose of the blockade was to stop refugees from [[Makedonia]] escaping, however it also prevented anyone else from entering.<ref name="SH" /> | At some point around 422 BCE, Phila, now known as "the Tempest" and captaining her ship the ''[[Skylla (ship)|Skylla]]'', blockaded Achaia. The purpose of the blockade was to stop refugees from [[Makedonia]] and Achaia escaping, however it also prevented anyone else from entering.<ref name="SH" /> | ||
In order to further strengthen her ship, Phila hired | In order to further strengthen her ship, Phila hired [[Gyras]], a [[Patrai|Patrean]] engineer, who was noted to be one of the best in the Greek world, to develop a fire weapon called the [[Chimera's Breath]] and install it on her flagship.<ref name="Theatrics and Espionage">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage'' – [[Theatrics and Espionage]]</ref> | ||
When the ''misthios'' Kassandra begun meddling in her affairs, starting with the destruction of several of her ships, Phila placed a bounty on Kassandra's head enticing several mercenaries to the area to hunt her down.<ref name="Knives">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage'' – [[Knives in the Dark]]</ref> | When the ''misthios'' Kassandra begun meddling in her affairs, starting with the destruction of several of her ships, Phila placed a [[bounty]] on Kassandra's head enticing several mercenaries to the area to hunt her down.<ref name="Knives">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage'' – [[Knives in the Dark]]</ref> | ||
== | ===Death=== | ||
{{Quote|There's no simple life for people like us, only death. I always knew it would end like this...|Phila|Legacy of the First Blade|Leviathan's Maw}} | |||
Eventually, Phila entered the combat herself as the refugees were about to leave Achaia. Aboard her ship the ''Skylla'', Phila engaged Kassandra's ship, the ''[[Adrestia]]'' as storm raged around them. Though ''Skylla'' was far superior in size to the ''Adrestia'', the latter destroyed the former, and ''Skylla'' crashed into the rocks on the Achaean coast.<ref name="Leviathan's Maw" /> | |||
Washed up on the shore along with a couple of the [[soldier]]s in her command, Phila was enraged. Facing her mother who pleaded with her, and Kassandra, Phila clashed with the latter, commending Kassandra on her ability, among the very first who could even hope to match her. Though the battle was hard, Kassandra eventually beat Phila.<ref name="Leviathan's Maw" /> | |||
The Persian [[Darius]] entered the scene, tossing an [[Immortal|Order Elite]] guard who had been watching from a cliff nearby. While Phila reeled under her injuries, Darius picked her sword from the ground, and approached her.<ref name="Leviathan's Maw" /> | |||
As Phila struggled on the sand, the Order Elite commanded her to do "complete (her) mission". Despite her best efforts, Phila failed to even stand up. Darius approached her, offering her sword to her, reminding her that she could choose for herself, not blindly follow the Order's commandments. Phila smiled at him, and got back up to her feet, accepting the sword, and turned to the Order Elite.<ref name="Leviathan's Maw" /> | |||
Before she could reach him, however, she stumbled again, and the Order Elite fled the scene, seeing that they'd lost the Tempest. Soon after, Phila succumbed to her wounds.<ref name="Leviathan's Maw" /> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The name of Phila, a character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''{{'}}s DLC ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'', is derived from the Greek word [[wikt:φίλος|φίλος]] (''phílos''), meaning 'beloved, dear'. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACOD LotFB Shadow Heritage Promotional Image 03.jpg|Phila and her followers | ACOD LotFB Shadow Heritage Promotional Image 03.jpg|Phila and her followers | ||
ACOD LotFBSH Phila Kassandra Confrontation.png|Phila confronted by Kassandra | ACOD LotFBSH Phila Kassandra Confrontation.png|Phila confronted by Kassandra | ||
ACOd-LotFB2-Philadead.jpg|Phila dead | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 14:03, 8 August 2020
Phila (died c. 422 BCE), also known as the Tempest, was the Magus of the Order of the Storm, a branch of the Persian Order of the Ancients who operated in Achaia, Greece during the Peloponnesian War.
Phila was also the estranged daughter of Kleta, and a "Tainted One" like the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[1]
Biography
Early life
As a child, Phila enjoying playing in the ocean and had started learning to sail. At least several years before 422 BCE, Phila and her mother had a falling out, resulting in Phila leaving her hometown of Boura, Achaia. Phila left by ship, and after some time on her journey an accident occurred. Phila almost drowned but was saved by Amorges, who offered her purpose with the Order of the Ancients. She eventually obtained the rank of "Magus", and oversaw her own branch, the Order of the Storm.[1]
Throughout her years of service, Phila became known for her ruthlessness and strategic brilliance, which allowed her to eventually rise to the rank of commander, in charge of her own fleet which was said to be undefeated in Achaia.[2]
Activities in Achaia
At some point around 422 BCE, Phila, now known as "the Tempest" and captaining her ship the Skylla, blockaded Achaia. The purpose of the blockade was to stop refugees from Makedonia and Achaia escaping, however it also prevented anyone else from entering.[2]
In order to further strengthen her ship, Phila hired Gyras, a Patrean engineer, who was noted to be one of the best in the Greek world, to develop a fire weapon called the Chimera's Breath and install it on her flagship.[3]
When the misthios Kassandra begun meddling in her affairs, starting with the destruction of several of her ships, Phila placed a bounty on Kassandra's head enticing several mercenaries to the area to hunt her down.[4]
Death
Eventually, Phila entered the combat herself as the refugees were about to leave Achaia. Aboard her ship the Skylla, Phila engaged Kassandra's ship, the Adrestia as storm raged around them. Though Skylla was far superior in size to the Adrestia, the latter destroyed the former, and Skylla crashed into the rocks on the Achaean coast.[1]
Washed up on the shore along with a couple of the soldiers in her command, Phila was enraged. Facing her mother who pleaded with her, and Kassandra, Phila clashed with the latter, commending Kassandra on her ability, among the very first who could even hope to match her. Though the battle was hard, Kassandra eventually beat Phila.[1]
The Persian Darius entered the scene, tossing an Order Elite guard who had been watching from a cliff nearby. While Phila reeled under her injuries, Darius picked her sword from the ground, and approached her.[1]
As Phila struggled on the sand, the Order Elite commanded her to do "complete (her) mission". Despite her best efforts, Phila failed to even stand up. Darius approached her, offering her sword to her, reminding her that she could choose for herself, not blindly follow the Order's commandments. Phila smiled at him, and got back up to her feet, accepting the sword, and turned to the Order Elite.[1]
Before she could reach him, however, she stumbled again, and the Order Elite fled the scene, seeing that they'd lost the Tempest. Soon after, Phila succumbed to her wounds.[1]
Behind the scenes
The name of Phila, a character in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's DLC Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage, is derived from the Greek word φίλος (phílos), meaning 'beloved, dear'.
Gallery
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Phila and her followers -
Phila confronted by Kassandra
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Phila dead
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage – Leviathan's Maw
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage – Theatrics and Espionage
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage – Knives in the Dark