- Kassandra: You don't know anything about spears, let alone this spear. It's... special.
- Barnabas: I meant no harm by it. I-I just feel it is, you know... my fault.
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A Message Delivered
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A Message Delivered 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 met with Aletheia in the Tomb of Phaiax, seeking a solution for her disabled spear after encountering an Apple of Eden.
Dialogue
After killing the mad captain, losing the artifact, and feeling her spear's power depleted, Kassandra made her way back to Herodotos at the Overgrown Ruins.
- Kassandra: My spear... what happened? It's like it's asleep. Dead. This can't be right. My spear's never felt like this. Where did Herodotos go? And what happened to Barnabas?
Before she reached him, Kassandra heard Aletheia's voice call out to her.
- Aletheia: Keeper... do you hear me?
- Kassandra: Aletheia? Is that you?
- Aletheia: We need to talk.
Kassandra approached Herodotos and Barnabas talking.
- Kassandra: Barnabas! How did you find us?
- Barnabas: It's a little morbid, but I followed the trail of bodies and it brought me here. I tried to follow the pirates who took Herodotos, but I couldn't quite keep up.
- Kassandra: Are you both all right?
- Barnabas: Never mind that! Did you see that star shoot across the island? A sign from the gods, no doubt!
- Herodotos: Not a star, Barnabas, an artifact. The letter spoke of a gold object among the treasure - so powerful it turns men into their darkest fears.
- Kassandra: Or into monsters. Literally and metaphorically. I've fought them myself.
- Herodotos: Surely you're joking.
- Kassandra: I've dealt with these artifacts before. They're as dangerous as the letter said.
- Barnabas: What mythical power! Who knows what this one's capable of?
- Kassandra: It breaks spears, for one thing.
Kassandra pulled out her broken spear.
- Herodotos: Are you sure? It looks like the same spear of Leonidas to me.
- Kassandra: Trust me. Something's... off.
Kassandra put her spear away.
- Barnabas: I'm sure it's fine - allow me to fix it! I know ships aren't spears, but sea captains are good handy men.
- Kassandra: I appreciate the thought, but I know my spear. It's nothing like a ship.
- Barnabas: I can't help but feel like this whole mess is my fault.
- Kassandra: Don't. I'll go see what can be done, and I'll find you two later.
- Herodotos: Good. Why don't we go see those waterfalls you were telling me about, Barnabas?
- Barnabas: Ah, yes! I have not yet paid my respects to Asopos. He's god of the river here and won't be pleased with all our hubbub.
Herodotos and Barnabas walked off. Kassandra called after them.
- Kassandra: Stay safe - no more pirates!
Aletheia called out once more and Kassandra looked around.
- Aletheia: Keeper.
- Kassandra: Where do I go?
- Aletheia: The Tomb of Phaiax, hidden in ruins. Come alone. Go west to the waterfalls. Go to the north. We'll meet there.
- Kassandra: North.
Kassandra traveled to and arrived at the Forgotten Ruins of Ichor, crawling with Followers of Ares.
- Kassandra: This is the place Aletheia mentioned. Now to find a way in. With my spear broken, I'd better be careful.
Kassandra found the hidden entrance the to tomb in a well. As she entered, she saw many bloody bodies and limbs.
- Kassandra: Eugh. The Followers of Ares did this. Ruthless.
Kassandra continued her way into the tomb. She came across a group of snakes.
- Kassandra: Ugh, snakes. Better watch out.
She made her way further into the tomb.
- Kassandra: This far, and still not hidden enough? Who knows how deep this tomb goes?
Kassandra made her way even further into the tomb, solving a puzzle. Along the way, she ran into another group of snakes.
- Kassandra: Why are there so many snakes?
Kassandra eventually made her way into a larger chamber room where a projection of Aletheia waited for her.
- Kassandra: Aletheia?
- Aletheia: You found me, Keeper.
- Kassandra: Why all the secrecy?
- Aletheia: A precaution. Mortal eyes can't see what I have to show you.
- Kassandra: Well, before you do...
Kassandra took out her spear and showed it to Aletheia.
- Kassandra: I don't know what happened. I went to take an artifact like I've done before and... can you fix it?
- Aletheia: Unfortunately, I cannot.
- Kassandra: There must be a way. My grandfather's spear-
- Aletheia: - is most likely useless. The spear of Leonidas was overwhelmed by the Isu energies it held. Some force in the artifact must have pushed it to its limits.
- Kassandra: So it's gone. After all it's done for me.
- Aletheia: I'm afraid so. But your powers are not limited to the spear. Your oath as Keeper of the Staff makes your destiny much more complex. Let me show you.
Kassandra looked back at her staff as she heard Aletheia's words. The Staff then projected a map of the world, with location markings on it. Kassandra began circling the map.
- Kassandra: What... am I looking at exactly?
- Aletheia: The world. The planet, Earth, where you live. And on it are all its people: good and bad. Innocent and knowing. Peaceful and violent. These are the places where you will find the world's Isu artifacts. They lie hidden, for now.
- Kassandra: There's more of them? Who put them there?
- Aletheia: They aren't there without reason, but we aren't always wise to the why and who. They serve a mysterious purpose.
- Kassandra: What are you saying?
- Aletheia: There is a task that lies ahead for the Keeper of the Staff if you are willing to take it. A task that will take the rest of your immortal life.
Kassandra shook her head and looked back at the map.
- Aletheia: Undisturbed, the artifacts are no threat. But if found by the wrong kind, human life may be destroyed.
- Kassandra: So, my spear has no power, and I have to leave the world I know to find more of the things that took it away? Things that turn people to monsters?
- Aletheia: Yes. To stop more monsters from existing.
- Kassandra: You're asking for way too much. Do you know how tired I am? Every day exhausts me. Show me no more.
Kassandra turned her back to Aletheia.
- Aletheia: I only show you to prepare you for a potential destiny. You know what can happen if the artifacts find their way to mortal hands.
- Kassandra: You're asking me to leave my home. To leave everyone I love.
- Aletheia: It is a sorry fact, but that will happen no matter what you do. They're mortal. One day, they will die.
Kassandra turned back toward Aletheia.
- Kassandra: Look, I came to you to have my spear fixed. If you can't do that, then I'm leaving.
Kassandra started walking toward the door.
- Aletheia: You know their power, Keeper. Their potential. Humanity does not.
Kassandra stopped and turned around.
- Kassandra: I didn't ask for this! Maybe I don't want to live forever! Don't I get a say in my own fate? Forget you. And forget the artifacts. I'm leaving.
- Aletheia: Consider what I've said.
Both walked away from each other and Kassandra began leaving the tomb.
- Kassandra: So my spear is broken, and I'm being asked to find countless artifacts around the world. Forever. Happy vacation, Kassandra. This is... too much.
Kassandra sighed with frustration.
- Kassandra: How could I ever explain this to Herodotos and Barnabas? They'd never understand. What to say when I find them...
Kassandra left the tomb and went to meet with Herodotos and Barnabas at the waterfalls. When she arrived, neither was there. As her Staff began to glow, she took the time alone to ponder over her recent conversation with Aletheia and looked at the Staff. She closed her eyes and let out a sigh. She then looked around and at the Staff once more as it stopped glowing. Herodotos ran up behind her.
- Herodotos: Kassandra! We have a problem.
Kassandra turned and looked around.
- Kassandra: Where's Barnabas?
- Herodotos: He took off alone - to find the object that broke your spear.
- Kassandra: What? Has he gone mad?
- Herodotos: I tried to explain to him it would be fruitless, but he wouldn't listen. He thought finding it was the answer.
- Kassandra: You should have stopped him! Do you understand what that thing can do?
- Herodotos: He wanted to help.
- Kassandra: So he does that instead of staying out of trouble? I have to find it before Barnabas does. Maláka!
Outcome
Kassandra was given the task by Aletheia to leave Greece and hunt for Isu artifacts throughout the world to prevent a repeat of the events Kassandra encountered in Greece. However, Kassandra refused to accept the task.
Gallery
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Kassandra, Barnabas, and Herodotos discussing the artifact -
Kassandra showing her broken spear -
Barnabas and Herodotos departing -
Kassandra receiving Aletheia's message for a meeting -
Kassandra discovering the Tomb of Phaiax's entrance -
Kassandra finding Aletheia within the tomb -
Kassandra asking Aletheia for advice on her spear -
Kassandra looking at her Staff -
The Staff projecting a map -
Aletheia explaining to Kassandra her duties as the keeper -
Kassandra refusing to accept Aletheia's task -
Kassandra arriving at the meeting point -
Kassandra pondering Aletheia's words and the Staff -
Herodotos telling Kassandra of Barnabas' whereabouts -
Kassandra scolding Herodotos for not stopping Barnabas
