Nikolaos

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Nikolaos of Sparta, also known as the Wolf of Sparta, was a Spartan general who lived during the 5th century BCE. With Myrrine, the daughter of King Leonidas, he was the father of Alexios and step-father of Kassandra. He was also the adoptive father of Stentor.

Because his step-daughter was descended from Leonidas, Nikolaos had high hopes for her to live up to their grandfather's fame and valor. However, a catastrophe befell the family one fateful day when an Oracle prophesied the destruction of Sparta at the hands of Myrrine's children. Following the apparent death of Alexios as a result of Kassandra's actions, she was sentenced to death. Nikolaos reluctantly stood by this sentence and personally attempted to carry it out, only for Kassandra to survive, and, in exile, grew up to become a legendary mercenary.

In 431 BCE, Nikolaos was unexpectedly reunited with Kassandra, who was assisting the Spartans in the fight for Megaris. He revealed to her that he was not her biological father and that her mother was still alive, before abandoning his post.

Trivia

• Nikolaos (Νικολαος) means 'victory of the people', from which the English form, Nicholas, is derived.
• While Assassin's Creed: Odyssey allows the protagonist to choose between sparing Nikolaos or killing him, the official novelization confirms that Kassandra spared him during their reunion in Megaris, and later helped him reunite with Stentor after his 'official death.' ^{[citation needed]}

Gallery

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  Head models of a younger Nikolaos
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  Head models of an older Nikolaos

Appearance

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey