The Ore of Aphrodite

The Ore of Aphrodite was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
==Description==
Kassandra spoke to the blacksmith of Lalaia on the advice of Periktione. To aid the women of Lalaia, Kassandra gathered legendary ore for the village blacksmith.
==Dialogue==
Kassandra approached the village's blacksmith.
*Methiadusa: They tell me to make the weapons, but do any of them ask if I know how?Oh! Who are you?
*Kassandra: A mercenary hired by the village magistrate.
*Methiadusa: Oh. That explains why I don't know you. I'm Methiadusa. Please don't tell me you need new weapons or armor.
*Kassandra: I don't. But the rest of the village does.
*Methiadusa: Oh, that's worse.
*Kassandra: I thought you were the village blacksmith. Why are you so reluctant?
*Methiadusa: I'm not the village blacksmith! My father is, and my brother is his apprentice. I just fetch wood when they need it. Now they all expect me to arm the village!
(If players choose "Where is your family?")
*Kassandra: Are you the only member of your family left?
*Methiadusa: I'll know when the men return from war. Mater left with the Ferryman last year.
(If players choose "Let me help you.")
*Kassandra: Is there any way I can help?
*Methiadusa: I think pater left the molds and tools nearby. But I need ore, and even then, I might make something utterly useless.
(If players choose "Why do you doubt yourself?")
*Kassandra: You look capable enough to me.
*Methiadusa: There's a difference between knowing how to do something with your mind and knowing how to do it with your hands.
*Kassandra: Fair enough.
(If players choose "Tell me about the ore.")
*Kassandra: What kind of ore do you need?
*Methiadusa: Any kind of ore will technically do... but...
*Kassandra: But?
*Methiadusa: My pater used a legendary ore when making a dagger for my mater. It's called Aphrodite's Ore. Sounds strange, but it's true.
(If players choose "Why is the ore named for Aphrodite?")
*Kassandra: How did the ore get its name?
*Methiadusa:The legend says Hephaistos, god of the forge, found this ore and used it to make a helmet for his wife, Aphrodite. She loved it for its color. Because of that, the ore works in the hands of any smith.
(If players choose "Where is the ore?")
*Kassandra: Where can I find the ore?
*Methiadusa: It's hard to reach. It's down the cliffs at the Persian Remnants, in a secret cave just above the water.
*Kassandra: Sounds like you've been there before.
*Methiadusa: I told you. I wasn't the smith. I was there to fetch what pater needed. I'd go myself, but I need to heat up the kiln.
(If players choose "Leave – I'll go find the ore.")
*Kassandra: I'll bring back Aphrodite's Ore.
Kassandra headed to the cliffs in Malis near the Hot Gates of Thermopylai. She climbed down the cliffs, entering the cave Methiadusa spoke of. After a while of searching, she found and recovered one of the ore.
*Kassandra: I can see why this ore is named for Aphrodite.
Kassandra continued to recover the ores, successfully finding five needed by Methiadusa.
*Kassandra: That should be enough ore for Methiadusa. Time to head back.
Kassandra returned to Methiadusa in Lalaia.
*Kassandra: I found the ore.
*Methiadusa: Amazing! I'll ready the molds.
*Kassandra: Will that be enough for the village?
*Methiadusa: It should be a good start. Oh! That reminds me, I have a problem.
*Kassandra: You and the rest of Lalaia.
*Methiadusa: I'm just one smith and I can divide my time between making weapons and armor, but it will slow down the process. It would be faster if I just worked on one. Which should I focus on, weapons or armor?
<tabber>
|-|You should work on weapons.=
*Kassandra: We can't kill bandits without weapons. We'll just have to hope their archers have poor aim.
|-|You should work on armor.=
*Kassandra: Weapons can be improvised, armor can't. Focus on keeping people safe.
</tabber>
*Methiadusa: Yes, you're right. Your confidence gives me hope. Thank you for your help.
If this is the last of the three quests completed:
*Kassandra: I've done all I can for these women. Time to get back to Periktione.
==Outcome==
Kassandra helped Methiadusa to recover some Aphrodite's ore, allowing her to forge some equipment for the village.
==Gallery==
ACOD The Ore of Aphrodite 1.png|Kassandra finding the blacksmith's daughter
ACOD The Ore of Aphrodite 2.png|Kassandra agreed to help Methiadusa recover the ore
ACOD The Ore of Aphrodite 3.png|Kassandra at the cave
==References==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey 
Category:Memories of Kassandra
Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5