I added some links; I moved Nikolaos's link further up; I removed the link of Naxos Island in 'location' of the infobox as it is already in the 'description' of the infobox; I hope y'all don't mind me changing the infobox image to a cutscene.
| description = ''After searching through all of the [[Greece|Greek]] world, Kassandra finally found her [[Myrrine|mother]]'s trail. Although seventeen years had passed, the time had come to reunite with her in [[Naxos Island|Naxos]].''
|next = [[Catching Up]]
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
|image = ACOD_Myrrine_reunion_with_Kassandra.png
| type = Main
|description = ''After searching through all of the [[Greece|Greek]] world, Kassandra finally found her [[Myrrine|mother]]'s trail. Although seventeen years had passed, the time had come to reunite with her in [[Naxos Island|Naxos]].''
| previous = [[Athens's Last Hope]]
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
| next = [[Catching Up]]
|type = Main
| source = [[Kassandra]]
|source = [[Kassandra]]
| location = [[Naxos Island]], [[Greece]]
|location = Naxos Island, [[Greece]]
| date = 429 BCE}}
|date = 429 BCE
}}
'''A Mother's Prayers''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8.5]].
'''A Mother's Prayers''' 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 set sail to the southeast, away from Athens and towards reunion. As the ''[[Adrestia]]'' drew near, she spoke to [[Aspasia]] on the deck, staring down at the map of the Aegean Sea.
Kassandra set sail to the southeast, away from [[Athens]] and towards reunion. As the ''[[Adrestia]]'' drew near, she spoke to [[Aspasia]] on the deck, staring down at the map of the [[Aegean Sea]].
*'''Aspasia:''' ''You'll find Phoenix in the [[Naxos villa|villa]] at the center of town. All the city's business is conducted there.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''You'll find Phoenix in the [[Naxos villa|villa]] at the center of town. All the city's business is conducted there.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Then that's my next stop.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Then that's my next stop.''
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have questions about my past. My ''mater'' has answers she kept from me that I need.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have questions about my past. My ''mater'' has answers she kept from me that I need.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''About your family?''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''About your family?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There are secrets... Someone important told me she would be able to help me understand.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There are secrets... Someone [[Nikolaos|important]] [[The Wolf of Sparta|told me]] she would be able to help me understand.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''You should be cautious.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''You should be cautious.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you mean?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you mean?''
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Regardless, Aspasia pointed out their pending arrival.
Regardless, Aspasia pointed out their pending arrival.
*'''Aspasia:''' ''We'll reach Naxos soon.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''We'll reach [[Naxos]] soon.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We've had quite the adventure.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We've had quite the adventure.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''Yes, although I don't think it's over yet.''
*'''Aspasia:''' ''Yes, although I don't think it's over yet.''
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'd like to know too.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'd like to know too.''
The ship arrived at Naxos and Kassandra disembarked. She made her way to the leader's villa and walked in to overhear a meeting between her and her generals, including [[Timo]]. Kassandra immediately recognized her mother's voice. Relief filled her face and turned to excitement.
The ship arrived at Naxos and Kassandra disembarked. She made her way to the leader's villa and walked in to overhear a meeting between her and her generals, including [[Timo]]. Kassandra immediately recognized her mother's voice. Relief filled her face and turned to excitement.
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I won't be intimidated. Stock the barracks...''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I won't be intimidated. Stock the barracks...''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''...And double the patrols. If [[Paros]] is sending them, I want to know the moment they make landfall.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''...And double the patrols. If [[Paros]] is sending them, I want to know the moment they make landfall.''
*'''Timo:''' ''Yes, Archon.''
*'''Timo:''' ''Yes, Archon.''
*'''Civilian:''' ''But Archon, please. The [[merchant]]s -''
*'''Civilian:''' ''But Archon, please. The [[merchant]]s -''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''[[Chersis]] - I understand your concerns. But protecting the town and the quarries is what's most important.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''[[Chersis]] - I understand your concerns. But protecting the town and the [[Naxos Quarry|quarries]] is what's most important.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''You may all go.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''You may all go.''
The generals took their leave and Kassandra held back to let them out. She then followed her mother out to the balcony, standing in the doorway in disbelief while Myrrine hummed a familiar tune. Kassandra stepped forward.
The generals took their leave and Kassandra held back to let them out. She then followed her mother out to the balcony, standing in the doorway in disbelief while Myrrine hummed a familiar tune. Kassandra stepped forward.
*'''Myrrine:''' ''The meeting is over.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''The meeting is over.''
Kassandra drew the [[Spear of Leonidas]] and rested it in her hands. Myrrine heard the sound of a weapon being unsheathed and turned to face the misthios. She took one look at her face, then the spear, and knew instinctively who she was.
Kassandra drew the [[Spear of Leonidas]] and rested it in her hands. Myrrine heard the sound of a weapon being unsheathed and turned to face the ''[https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Mercenary#5th_century_BCE misthios].'' She took one look at her face, then the broken [[spear]], and knew instinctively who she was.
*'''Myrrine:''' ''...Kassandra? How?''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''...Kassandra? How?''
Kassandra sheathed the spear with tears in her eyes as her mother ran forward to embrace her.
Kassandra sheathed the spear with tears in her eyes as her mother ran forward to embrace her.
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*'''Myrrine:''' ''I rebuilt my life from ashes, do you understand? And now you tell me... you're alive. You're both alive.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I rebuilt my life from ashes, do you understand? And now you tell me... you're alive. You're both alive.''
She grabbed Kassandra's arms and inspected her hands to make sure they, and therefore she, were real. She began to sob.
She grabbed Kassandra's arms and inspected her hands to make sure they, and therefore she, were real. She began to sob.
*'''Myrrine:''' ''It's really you. It's not some trick of the gods.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''It's really you. It's not some trick of the [[Twelve Gods|gods]].''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No - I found you.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No - I found you.''
Myrrine composed herself.
Myrrine composed herself.
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have... a lot of questions.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have... a lot of questions.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I think we both do. But ask. I'll answer what I can.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I think we both do. But ask. I'll answer what I can.''
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|-|Who is my father?=
|-|Who is my father?=
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I want to know about my real father.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I want to know about [[Pythagoras|my real father]].''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''How did you know?''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''How did you know?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I was told.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I was told.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''[[Nikolaos]]? You saw him?''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Nikolaos? You saw him?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''In Megaris, yes.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''In [[Megaris]], yes.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Nikolaos was your father. He was the man who raised you... until he took his Spartan duty too far.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Nikolaos was your father. He was the man who raised you... until he took his Spartan duty too far.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He mentioned another. What can you tell me about him?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He mentioned another. What can you tell me about him?''
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*'''Myrrine:''' ''I found your brother and rushed to a young doctor's apprentice, [[Hippokrates]]. I thought I'd lost you... I wasn't ready to lose you both.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I found your brother and rushed to a young doctor's apprentice, [[Hippokrates]]. I thought I'd lost you... I wasn't ready to lose you both.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I spoke with him recently. That night still haunts him.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I spoke with him recently. That night still haunts him.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I was heartbroken when the healers in Asclepius told me Alexios was dead. The two of you were my whole world.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''I was heartbroken when the healers in [[Sanctuary of Asklepios|Asclepius]] told me Alexios was dead. The two of you were my whole world.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''But he did live, they lied to you.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''But he did live, they lied to you.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''They... must have realized he was special and handed him over to the Cult.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''They... must have realized he was special and handed him over to the Cult.''
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*'''Myrrine:''' ''Good. Come.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Good. Come.''
They ran to the horses tied up outside and mounted up to ride for the cove.
They ran to the horses tied up outside and mounted up to ride for the cove.
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who is attacking?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who is attacking?''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Paros, across the bay. It seems [[Silanos]] has finally grown tired of sharing the marble trade.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Paros, across the bay. It seems [[Silanos]] has finally grown tired of sharing the marble trade.''
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''I guess the time for talking is over.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I guess the time for talking is over.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Allies often forget their allegiances when opportunity beckons...''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Allies often forget their allegiances when opportunity beckons...''
As they rode, the presence of Spartan soldiers was not lost on Kassandra.
As they rode, the presence of [[Sparta]]n soldiers was not lost on Kassandra.
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Why are you working with Sparta given all that's happened?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Why are you working with Sparta given all that's happened?''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Paros made an alliance with the Athenians, so they left me little choice.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''Paros made an alliance with the Athenians, so they left me little choice.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You needed support.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You needed support.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''A rivalry with Paros is one thing, but they turned it into a war. Their partnership with Athens was too much to weather for Naxos alone.''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''A rivalry with Paros is one thing, but they turned it into a [[Peloponnesian War|war]]. Their partnership with Athens was too much to weather for Naxos alone.''
They reached the cliff near the [[Temple of Demeter, Naxos|Temple of Demeter]] overlooking the cove, where Athenian soldiers had taken Spartan scouts prisoner. Timo and [[Hektor]] were already in position. Kassandra leapt into battle first and were soon joined by Myrrine and her reinforcements. Together, they freed the prisoners and slaughtered the Parian landing party.
They reached the cliff near the [[Temple of Demeter, Naxos|Temple of Demeter]] overlooking the cove, where Athenian soldiers had taken Spartan scouts prisoner. Timo and [[Hektor]] were already in position. Kassandra leapt into battle first and were soon joined by Myrrine and her reinforcements. Together, they freed the prisoners and slaughtered the Parian landing party.
At long last, Kassandra was about to meet her mother Myrrine again. In the intervening years, much had changed, though much had remained the same as well.
Dialogue
Kassandra set sail to the southeast, away from Athens and towards reunion. As the Adrestia drew near, she spoke to Aspasia on the deck, staring down at the map of the Aegean Sea.
Aspasia:You'll find Phoenix in the villa at the center of town. All the city's business is conducted there.
Kassandra:Then that's my next stop.
Aspasia:Have you thought about what you'll say to her?
("I want to know about my past.")
Kassandra:I have questions about my past. My mater has answers she kept from me that I need.
Aspasia:About your family?
Kassandra:There are secrets... Someone importanttold me she would be able to help me understand.
Aspasia:You should be cautious.
Kassandra:What do you mean?
Aspasia:Think about your questions carefully. What we know about our past can shape our future.
("I haven't decided yet.")
Kassandra:I... haven't really thought about it.
Aspasia:Well, I'm sure you'll have plenty to talk about.
Kassandra:Yes, we do.
Regardless, Aspasia pointed out their pending arrival.
Aspasia:Yes, although I don't think it's over yet.
Kassandra:Where will you go?
Aspasia:I have some business to attend to before moving on, and I have friends in the city I need to see.
Kassandra:I doubt there's a speck of land in the Aegean where you don't know someone.
Aspasia:You might be right. It comes with the profession I suppose.
Aspasia:And who knows, maybe I'll see you again.
Kassandra:It doesn't seem that big of an island. Anything's possible.
Aspasia:I'd like to know if all the trouble to find Phoenix was worth it.
Kassandra:I'd like to know too.
The ship arrived at Naxos and Kassandra disembarked. She made her way to the leader's villa and walked in to overhear a meeting between her and her generals, including Timo. Kassandra immediately recognized her mother's voice. Relief filled her face and turned to excitement.
Myrrine:I won't be intimidated. Stock the barracks...
Myrrine:...And double the patrols. If Paros is sending them, I want to know the moment they make landfall.
Myrrine:Chersis - I understand your concerns. But protecting the town and the quarries is what's most important.
Myrrine:You may all go.
The generals took their leave and Kassandra held back to let them out. She then followed her mother out to the balcony, standing in the doorway in disbelief while Myrrine hummed a familiar tune. Kassandra stepped forward.
Myrrine:The meeting is over.
Kassandra drew the Spear of Leonidas and rested it in her hands. Myrrine heard the sound of a weapon being unsheathed and turned to face the misthios. She took one look at her face, then the broken spear, and knew instinctively who she was.
Myrrine:...Kassandra? How?
Kassandra sheathed the spear with tears in her eyes as her mother ran forward to embrace her.
Myrrine:When I close my eyes, I can still see you falling. I thought I had lost you.
Myrrine:Nikolaos was your father. He was the man who raised you... until he took his Spartan duty too far.
Kassandra:He mentioned another. What can you tell me about him?
Myrrine:I always hoped you would never need to discover the truth, but there are things you need to know if we are to stop the Cult.
Kassandra:What do you mean?
Myrrine:He sought me out before I knew your fa... Nikolaos. I've not heard from him in a long time.
Kassandra:What happened to you in Argolis after that night?
Myrrine:I found your brother and rushed to a young doctor's apprentice, Hippokrates. I thought I'd lost you... I wasn't ready to lose you both.
Kassandra:I spoke with him recently. That night still haunts him.
Myrrine:I was heartbroken when the healers in Asclepius told me Alexios was dead. The two of you were my whole world.
Kassandra:But he did live, they lied to you.
Myrrine:They... must have realized he was special and handed him over to the Cult.
Kassandra:What do you mean, he was special?
Regardless, Timo interrupted the question and rushed to raise the alarm.
Myrrine:What's wrong?
Timo:Soldiers from Paros just made landfall in the cove. A small force, maybe a dozen.
Myrrine: Maláka! Timo, gather the troops.
Myrrine turned back to Kassandra.
Myrrine:Questions will have to wait, lamb.
Kassandra:I want to help.
Myrrine:I assume you can use those weapons?
Kassandra:Better than when you last saw me.
Myrrine:Good. Come.
They ran to the horses tied up outside and mounted up to ride for the cove.
Kassandra:Who is attacking?
Myrrine:Paros, across the bay. It seems Silanos has finally grown tired of sharing the marble trade.
Kassandra:Why now?
Myrrine:We've always had problems with Paros. I expected an attack, just not so soon.
Kassandra:I guess the time for talking is over.
Myrrine:Allies often forget their allegiances when opportunity beckons...
As they rode, the presence of Spartan soldiers was not lost on Kassandra.
Kassandra:Why are you working with Sparta given all that's happened?
Myrrine:Paros made an alliance with the Athenians, so they left me little choice.
Kassandra:You needed support.
Myrrine:A rivalry with Paros is one thing, but they turned it into a war. Their partnership with Athens was too much to weather for Naxos alone.
They reached the cliff near the Temple of Demeter overlooking the cove, where Athenian soldiers had taken Spartan scouts prisoner. Timo and Hektor were already in position. Kassandra leapt into battle first and were soon joined by Myrrine and her reinforcements. Together, they freed the prisoners and slaughtered the Parian landing party.
Outcome
Kassandra reached Naxos and reunited with her mother after seventeen years apart.
Trivia
The question the player doesn't ask of Myrrine is available in the next quest. The dialogue is initially the same whether it is asked at the villa or on the beach, but as it wasn't interrupted by the arrival of the Parians, the player can get the full question, along with a selectable response.
When asking Myrrine about "what happened" to her, the text spells Asklepios differently at the villa from on the beach. At the villa, it is spelled "Asclepius." This is the modern-day spelling, whereas "Asklepios" is the spelling used most frequently in-game and uses a spelling convention similar to the game's other proper nouns. (e.g. Sokrates vs. Socrates, Perikles vs. Pericles)
