- Kassandra: Been called a lot of things in my time. "Hero's" not high on the list, so—This isn't news to me.
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Having uncovered the Huntsman's location, Kassandra made her way to the forest to confront him. | Having uncovered the Huntsman's location, Kassandra made her way to the forest to confront him. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Huntsman has to know something about [[Darius]]. I'll get it out of him.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The Huntsman has to know something about [[Darius]]. I'll get it out of him.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas and Darius better get to the Huntsman's glade in time... I can't wait for them.'' | |||
[[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Kassandra Forest.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra arrived at the forest]] | [[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Kassandra Forest.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra arrived at the forest]] | ||
She arrived at the forest, hearing the Huntsman nearby. | She arrived at the forest, hearing the Huntsman nearby. | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''The Huntsman. That was your game in the swamp—'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The Huntsman. That was your game in the swamp—'' | ||
*'''Huntsman:''' ''All to help you understand the truth, Kassandra. You are no hero.'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''All to help you understand the truth, Kassandra. You are no hero.'' | ||
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|-|I never said I was a hero.= | |-|I never said I was a hero.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Been called a lot of things in my time. "Hero's" not high on the list, so—This isn't news to me.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Been called a lot of things in my time. "Hero's" not high on the list, so—This isn't news to me.'' | ||
|-|I'm greater than any hero.= | |-|I'm greater than any hero.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm more than a hero, Huntsman. I'm the one who breaks you.'' | |||
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*'''Huntsman:''' ''You are [[Tainted One|Tainted]]. The blood flowing through you has the power to raze kingdoms, to alter the course of entire civilizations... You could burn this world. We must burn you first.'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''You are [[Tainted One|Tainted]]. The blood flowing through you has the power to raze kingdoms, to alter the course of entire civilizations... You could burn this world. We must burn you first.'' | ||
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[[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Darius Natakas Arrive.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Natakas arrived]] | [[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Darius Natakas Arrive.png|thumb|250px|Darius and Natakas arrived]] | ||
He signaled two guards to step forward. One drew his blade, but before he could take a single step towards Kassandra, he was assassinated from behind. The other guard spun around to anticipate an attack, but the blade hidden in the shadows was too quick, stabbing him in the stomach. The Huntsman spun around looking for the assailants, until they, revealing themselves to be Darius and [[Natakas]], stepped forward. | He signaled two guards to step forward. One drew his blade, but before he could take a single step towards Kassandra, he was assassinated from behind. The other guard spun around to anticipate an attack, but the blade hidden in the shadows was too quick, stabbing him in the stomach. The Huntsman spun around looking for the assailants, until they, revealing themselves to be Darius and [[Natakas]], stepped forward. | ||
*'''Huntsman:''' ''What—no... '' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''What—no... No!'' | ||
He dropped to his knees in defeat. | He dropped to his knees in defeat. | ||
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|-|It's good to see you both.= | |-|It's good to see you both.= | ||
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*'''Natakas:''' ''Took the easy way.'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Took the easy way.'' | ||
|-|You took your time.= | |-|You took your time.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Finally! What have you been doing?'' | |||
*'''Darius:''' ''Approaching stealthily. Wouldn't want to alert the target.'' | |||
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*'''Huntsman:''' [[Artabanus]]!'' The betrayer himself!'' | *'''Huntsman:''' [[Artabanus]]!'' The betrayer himself!'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''After all you've done to this family, how does it feel to have them watch you die?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''After all you've done to this family, how does it feel to have them watch you die?'' | ||
*'''Huntsman:''' ''Is that how Artabanus tells it? No... he started this.'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''Is that how Artabanus tells it? No... he started this.'' | ||
He keeled over. | He keeled over. Kassandra looked to Darius. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What is he talking about?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What is he talking about?'' | ||
*'''Huntsman:''' ''We—we trusted him! Loved him! We were all as brothers, but he drew his blade against us!'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''We—we trusted him! Loved him! We were all as brothers, but he drew his blade against us!'' | ||
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Pactyas addressed Natakas. | Pactyas addressed Natakas. | ||
*'''Huntsman:''' ''They'd be alive. Your mother, your siblings... He may as well have killed them himself.'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''They'd be alive. Your mother, your siblings... He may as well have killed them himself.'' | ||
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|-|Stop lying, Huntsman.= | |-|Stop lying, Huntsman.= | ||
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*'''Huntsman:''' ''Why would... a dying man lie?'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''Why would... a dying man lie?'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius. Say something.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius. Say something.'' | ||
|-|Tell the truth, Darius.= | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Darius, you have some explaining to do.'' | |||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Kassandra-.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You're hiding something. Speak.'' | |||
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*'''Huntsman:''' ''Yes "Darius," tell them about our promise.'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''Yes "Darius," tell them about our promise.'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''To protect Persia... Our children. Their future.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''To protect Persia... Our children. Their future.'' | ||
*'''Huntsman:''' ''Then—then why did... Why did you betray us?'' | *'''Huntsman:''' ''Then—then why did... Why did you betray us?'' | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''To | *'''Darius:''' ''To keep that promise.'' | ||
The Huntsman breathed his last, and Darius stood to face Kassandra and Natakas. | The Huntsman breathed his last, and Darius stood to face Kassandra and Natakas. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''It's time I told you the truth about Artabanus, Protector of Persia.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''It's time I told you the truth about Artabanus, Protector of Persia.'' | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''Artaxerxes dies... as does anyone in league with the Order.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Artaxerxes dies... as does anyone in league with the Order.'' | ||
[[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Amorges Stopping Darius.png|thumb|250px|Artabanus confronted by Amorges]] | [[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Amorges Stopping Darius.png|thumb|250px|Artabanus confronted by Amorges]] | ||
Darius left, and Amorges was crestfallen at his decision. Some time later, Darius infiltrated the palace in a familiar hooded garb and made his way through a hall. After the guard drew his sword and left to pursue a diversion, Darius stood before the great door between him and Artaxerxes. | Darius left, and Amorges was crestfallen at his decision. Some time later, Darius infiltrated the palace in a familiar hooded garb and made his way through a hall. After the guard drew his sword and left to pursue a diversion, Darius stood before the great door between him and Artaxerxes. Before he could enter, he sensed the presence of Amorges. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''As I suspected.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''As I suspected.'' | ||
Amorges made one last attempt to talk Darius down. | Amorges made one last attempt to talk Darius down. | ||
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Darius drew the blade back and sliced a deep wound into Amorges' palm. He shook off some blood, seething with anger, and abandoned trying to talk Darius down. He called for the guards. | Darius drew the blade back and sliced a deep wound into Amorges' palm. He shook off some blood, seething with anger, and abandoned trying to talk Darius down. He called for the guards. | ||
*'''Amorges:''' ''Guards!'' | *'''Amorges:''' ''Guards!'' | ||
Darius glanced down the hall, knowing that with Amorges' call for the guards, his and his family's livelihood in Persia was at an end. | Darius glanced down the hall, knowing that with Amorges' call for the guards, his and his family's livelihood in Persia was at an end. His mission was also a failure, all due to his closest friend. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Traitor.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Traitor.'' | ||
The scene returned to the present day. | The scene returned to the present day. | ||
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*'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Kassandra.'' | ||
They looked down and saw two children playing at the base of the mountain. | They looked down and saw two children playing at the base of the mountain. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Sometimes I think about... a simpler life. Small stall in the agora. Fish. Teaching my son how to catch them. Do | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sometimes I think about... a simpler life. Small stall in the agora. Fish. Teaching my son how to catch them. Do you ever wonder about a simpler life?'' | ||
Darius thought for a moment, then nodded. | Darius thought for a moment, then nodded. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''I fight for the greater good. For the ones I love... but it's always the ones we love we hurt the most. Always.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''I fight for the greater good. For the ones I love... but it's always the ones we love we hurt the most. Always.'' | ||
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Natakas smiled at his fatherly concern as he walked off. Natakas walked up to Kassandra. | Natakas smiled at his fatherly concern as he walked off. Natakas walked up to Kassandra. | ||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Do you think we'll see each other again?'' | *'''Natakas:''' ''Do you think we'll see each other again?'' | ||
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|-|We will meet again.= | |-|We will meet again.= | ||
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Natakas nodded and smiled. | Natakas nodded and smiled. | ||
|-|It's not likely.= | |-|It's not likely.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Natakas, the world is vast, and we're -.'' | |||
Natakas grabbed her arm. | |||
*'''Natakas:''' ''We will.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''How can you know?.'' | |||
*'''Natakas:''' ''Trust me.'' | |||
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Darius returned to them. | Darius returned to them. | ||
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He then looked back to Natakas. | He then looked back to Natakas. | ||
*'''Darius:''' ''Or us.'' | *'''Darius:''' ''Or us.'' | ||
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|-|Amorges is no match for us.= | |-|Amorges is no match for us.= | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
[[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Natakas Departs.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra and Natakas went their seperate ways]] | [[File:ACOD LotFB Protector of Persia - Natakas Departs.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra and Natakas went their seperate ways]] | ||
Darius nodded in agreement. | Darius nodded in agreement. Natakas joined them up on the edge and looked out at the wilderness that entwined their fates. Darius left first, then Natakas nodded at Kassandra and took his leave as well. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''They're still out there, somewhere...'' | |||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The five Persian soldiers that attack before the Huntsman will act as witnesses to each others' deaths, generating bounties for murder. | *The five Persian soldiers that attack before the Huntsman will act as witnesses to each others' deaths, generating bounties for murder. Defeating three or more in open combat will guarantee a bounty sufficient to send a bounty hunter after the player, likely spawning them right next to the glade when the cutscene transitions into the battle against the Huntsman, requiring the player to fight them both at the same time. Thus, it behooves the player to stun the group of soldiers and/or break line-of-sight to find a hiding place and defeat them with stealth. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Protector of Persia was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra confronted the Huntsman in the forests of Makedonia.
Having uncovered the Huntsman's location, Kassandra made her way to the forest to confront him.

She arrived at the forest, hearing the Huntsman nearby.
(If players choose "What are Tainted Ones?")
(If players choose "I'm a threat to you and everyone else.")

Persian soldiers loyal to the Huntsman appeared, surrounding Kassandra. However, the misthios dispatched them easily. The Huntsman then made his entrance, approaching Kassandra from behind.

Kassandra turned around to face him.
Both Kassandra and the Huntsman drew their weapons.
As they fought, Kassandra landed a blow on the Huntsman.
The Huntsman threw a smoke bomb, escaping the fight.
Ikaros found the Huntsman near the road to a cave, leading Kassandra to go after him.
Kassandra reached a wall with a small crack.
Kassandra entered the crack, reaching a hidden glade.
She went down a small cliff, finding the Huntsman once again.
Kassandra charged after him, but he disappeared in a cloud of smoke and began firing poison arrows from a distance.
Wolves came to the Huntsman's aid.
Kassandra delivered critical damage to the Huntsman while also slaying the wolves.
Kassandra eventually subdued the Huntsman, after inflicting some deep wounds.
The Huntsman coughed up some blood.

He signaled two guards to step forward. One drew his blade, but before he could take a single step towards Kassandra, he was assassinated from behind. The other guard spun around to anticipate an attack, but the blade hidden in the shadows was too quick, stabbing him in the stomach. The Huntsman spun around looking for the assailants, until they, revealing themselves to be Darius and Natakas, stepped forward.
He dropped to his knees in defeat.
Artabanus was the one credited with assassinating Xerxes, and Kassandra realized that he and Darius were one and the same.
Darius simply looked down at the Huntsman.
Kassandra turned her attention back to the Huntsman
He keeled over. Kassandra looked to Darius.
Darius knelt down over him.
Pactyas addressed Natakas.
The Huntsman breathed his last, and Darius stood to face Kassandra and Natakas.

A flashback to the distant past began, with Darius, Amorges, and Pactyas standing on the cliff overlooking the valley where Xerxes would die. They discussed their battle plan.
He thrust his arm force with exaggeration, then feigned choking on blood. Darius laughed.
The scene faded to another as Darius recalled what transpired after.
In the new scene, Darius tried to reason with Amorges.

Darius left, and Amorges was crestfallen at his decision. Some time later, Darius infiltrated the palace in a familiar hooded garb and made his way through a hall. After the guard drew his sword and left to pursue a diversion, Darius stood before the great door between him and Artaxerxes. Before he could enter, he sensed the presence of Amorges.
Amorges made one last attempt to talk Darius down.
They began circling each other.
Darius paused, then grimaced at his friend's betrayal. They engaged in hand-to-hand combat, evenly matched until Darius threw his sword into the door as a distraction, giving him a chance to brandish the Hidden Blade. He thrusted it forward. Amorges gripped the Hidden Blade with all the strength he could muster, keeping it from his neck.
Darius drew the blade back and sliced a deep wound into Amorges' palm. He shook off some blood, seething with anger, and abandoned trying to talk Darius down. He called for the guards.
Darius glanced down the hall, knowing that with Amorges' call for the guards, his and his family's livelihood in Persia was at an end. His mission was also a failure, all due to his closest friend.
The scene returned to the present day.
He turned to Natakas.
Natakas was furious with his father, blaming him for their hardships rather than Amorges.
Natakas turned around and contemplated the revelations swarming in his mind.
Natakas took off, leaving Darius to brood while Kassandra stood nearby. He directed her to leave as well.

Kassandra took her leave while Darius saw to the remains of his former friend and comrade-in-arms. After a time, Kassandra returned to the hideout, where Natakas had begun to pack up their belongings. Darius stood on the ridge overlooking the forest, and Kassandra joined him.
They looked down and saw two children playing at the base of the mountain.
Darius thought for a moment, then nodded.
Behind them, Natakas struggled with the camp materials. Darius turned and walked back to speak with him.
Natakas smiled at his fatherly concern as he walked off. Natakas walked up to Kassandra.
She clapped Natakas on the shoulder.
Natakas nodded and smiled.
Darius returned to them.
He looked to Kassandra.
He then looked back to Natakas.
Darius nodded in agreement. Natakas joined them up on the edge and looked out at the wilderness that entwined their fates. Darius left first, then Natakas nodded at Kassandra and took his leave as well.
Kassandra hunted the Huntsman, ending the Order's activities in Makedonia. With his dying breath, he revealed Darius' identity as Artabanus. Darius and Natakas parted ways with Kassandra to seek safe passage out of the Greek world.