Machaon

Machaon the Feared (died 420s BCE) was a member of the Silver Vein branch of the Cult of Kosmos during the Peloponnesian War.
==Biography==
A shipwright, Machaon made the shipyard in Patrai, Achaia, his base. There he managed the ship orders of Sparta, Athens, the members of the Cult of Kosmos and whoever else required them.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cultists – The Silver Vein: Machaon the Feared
Before that, however, Machaon sacrificed his wealth for Kosmos. Since that didn't seem to work, Machaon sacrificed his only child, and then his servants. That didn't yield what Machaon desired, so he decided to sacrifice all the Greek world to the deity, sharing his Sage's warmongering desires.
At some point Klitos, one of Machaon's dockhands, stole documents from his office, and ran off. Warned by the Sage of his branch to take care of the man before he had time to spread what he knew, Machaon contacted another member, the Silver Griffin, for aid.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos notes – Polemon the Wise: Sage Letter to Machaon the FearedAssassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos notes – Machaon the Feared: Letter to the Silver Griffin
Meanwhile, Machaon continued to work on the ships, providing The Mytilenian Shark of the Gods of the Aegean Sea with the heavy trireme Eurybia, and Sotera of the Eyes of Kosmos merchant ships to surveil the Isle of Salamis and Port of Piraeus. Machaon also provided his fellow member The Chimera black-sailed biremes.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos notes – Machaon the Feared: Dead Man's Note
Following the death of Klitos, the Spartan misthios Kassandra learned of the identity of Machaon and his location. He was subsequently sought out and slain by her.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Silver Vein
==Personality and traits==
Machaon was an incredibly devoted individual being willing to donate all his drachmae to Kosmos and even to sacrifice his only child and servants. Machaon was also perceived to be clueless, as Klitos was able to steal sensitive information without him knowing. It was only when he was informed by Polemon that Machaon acted, however he only pushed the problem onto someone else rather than take care of Klitos himself.
===Skills and equipment===
Though Machaon doesn't wear a helmet, his had on his person a helmet belonging to the ancient Mycenaean king Agamemnon. Machaon was a hardened man, being able to withstand Kassandra's light attacks. He wielded an ordinary spear in combat and was somewhat proficient in its use.
==Trivia==
*Machaon shares his name with the son of Asklepios and Epione in Greek mythology.
==Gallery==
ACOD Kassandra killing Machaon.png|Machaon assassinated by Kassandra
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
==References==
Category:420s BCE deaths
Category:Individuals
Category:Greeks
Category:Ethnic Greeks
Category:Achaians
Category:Cult of Kosmos
Category:The Silver Vein
Category:Shipwrights