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- Herodotus (Herodotos)
Herodotus was a writer and geographer who traveled the Greco-Persian world gathering stories for his documents. Herodotus was one of the earliest Greek historians. He was also referred to as the "Father of history". His most famous work is "Histories" a document that includes the rise of the Persian Empire, events and causes of the Greco-Persian Wars between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states in the 5th century BC. When reporting an event by Herodotus he mentioned how that occurred, what were the reasons for it, and described it by different points of view such as what is the opinion of Spartans, what is the opinion of Athenians and what is the opinion of Persians.
According to the game When Kassandra came with Barnabas to the Sanctuary of Delphi to meet Herodotos. With him, Kassandra was able to travel throughout Greece during the Peloponnesian War. Their journey together is rich with exploration and discovery, as Herodotos documents their adventures and the various historical and mythical elements they encounter. Traveling across the diverse landscape of ancient Greece, Kassandra and Herodotos delve into political conspiracies, engage in epic battles, and uncover secrets about the ancient world and Kassandra's lineage. Also, they successfully defeat the cult and kill all the cultists, upgrade Kassandra's broken spear, reunite her family, and seal the atlantes.
- Brasidas
Brasidas was the most distinguished spartan military officer during the first decade of the Peloponnesian War. He died in BC 422 during the Second Battle of Amphipolis while winning one of his most spectacular victories. Brasidas is portrayed as a principled and strategic leader, deeply committed to the Spartan cause. Brasidas participated in the Battle of Naupactus, Battle of Pylos, Battle of Lyncestis, Archidamian war, Battle of Megara, and Battle of Amphipolis as the spartan commander.
When Kassandra met Brasidas in Korinthia while destroying the warehouse belonging to the Monger. he was spying on the Monger(A thug who took the control of Korinth region as a member of the cult of cosmos.) according to the order of King Archidamos. Kassandra could defeat the Monger with the strategic plans and advice of Brasidas. Two years later Kassandra and Myrrine return to Lakonia then Brasidas helps to reclaim their spartan citizenship and get their home back. Brasidas introduces them to two kings of Sparta(Archidamos and Pausanias) and defends Kassandra and Myrrine during the meeting with the kings. When Brasidas took charge of the defense of Pylos against the Athenians. In the battle, Kassandra and Brasidas were eliminated by Demos(the Younger brother of Kassandra used by the cult as their weapon). However, both of them could survive from that. In the battle of Amphipolos Brasidas captured the city of Amphipolos in Mekadonia. he sent a messenger to Athens requesting Kassandra's help. She accepted the request and went to battle. On the battleground, Brasidas was killed by Demos During the Amphipolis battle.
- Leonidas (Leonidas I of sparta)
Leonidas was a king of Sparta from 489 BC to 480 BC and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed from the mythical demigod Heracles. Leonidas is was the son of king Anaxandridas ii. During the Second Greco-Persian War, Leonidas led the allied Greek forces in a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) and attempted to defend the pass from the invading Persian army. On the third day of battle King Leonidas 1 was killed by the Persians and it was the last day of the Thermopylae battle. This war was won by the Persian forces led by King Xerxes I with the death of 300 Spartan soldiers.
King Leonidas was the grandfather of Kassandra and the father of Myrrine. He direct descendant of the Isu with a higher level of Isu genes than usual. Leonidas was holding an Isu spear, After his death it was passed down to Myrrine and then it belonged to Kassandra. Leonidas' defiance against the cult of Kosmos. Therefore his descendants came to be targeted by the cult, who had his bloodline wiped out such that they would no longer face opposition against their plans.
- Archidamos II (Archidamos of Sparta)
Archidamos was a king in Sparta from 460 BC to 426 BC. Archidamus ascended the Spartan throne after his grandfather, Leotychidas. And he was one of the kings of Sparta in the years preceding the Peloponnesian War. In 446 BC he reached an agreement with Pericles on the Thirty Years' Peace between Athens and Sparta, bringing an end to the First Peloponnesian War. He invaded Attica at the head of the Peloponnesian forces in the summers of 431 BC, 430 BC, and 428 BC and he died in 427 BC.
Archidamos was a traditionalist, who sided with the elders when they deemed that baby Alexios, the son of Myrrine and Nikolaos, needed to die for Sparta to survive. Following this, both of Myrrine's children fell off Mount Taygetos and were believed dead. After that Myrrine exiled herself from Sparta by breaking Archidamos' nose. Then she sought the help of the Priests of Asklepios at Argolis' Sanctuary of Asklepios. When Kassandra accused Pausanias of being a member of the secretive Cult of Kosmos, Archidamos and the ephors exiled Pausanias, though everyone was shocked by this revelation. In return for Kassandra's contributions, Archidamos granted her and Myrrine the return of their citizenship and their home in the city.
- Pausanias
Pausanias of Sparta, a prominent military leader, was instrumental in the Greek victory against the Persians at the Battle of Plataea in 479 BCE. After his military successes, Pausanias was accused of treason, suspected of conspiring with the Persians to overthrow the Spartan government. Because of that, he was exiled from Sparta. These suspicions arose from his increasingly arrogant behavior and alleged secret communications with the Persian king, Xerxes I. continued accusations led to his eventual downfall. Fearing for his life, Pausanias sought sanctuary in the temple of Athena of the Brazen House in Sparta. The Spartans, unwilling to violate the sanctity of the temple but determined to address the threat he posed, walled him in, leaving him to die of starvation.
In the game, Pausanias of Sparta is depicted as one of the two kings of Sparta during the Peloponnesian War, alongside Archidamos. The game portrays him as a significant but ultimately treacherous figure within Spartan politics and military affairs. Pausanias' role in the game is intricately tied to the central plotline involving the Cult of Kosmos. It is revealed that Pausanias is a member of this cult, using his position and influence to further the cult's goals. As players uncover Pausanias' betrayal, they are tasked with exposing his treachery and ultimately bringing him to justice.
- Cleon (Kleon)
Cleon was an Athenian politician and general during the late 5th century BC, known for his influential role in the political landscape of Athens during the Peloponnesian War. A leading figure of the populist faction, Cleon rose to power after the death of Pericles and was a vigorous proponent of a more aggressive strategy against Sparta. Cleon's rhetoric and policies earned him both staunch supporters and vehement critics. He played a significant role in the Battle of Pylos, which bolstered his standing in Athens. However, his military ventures were not always triumphant. Cleon's career came to a dramatic end during the Battle of Amphipolis in 422 BCE. Leading Athenian forces against the Spartan general Brasidas, Cleon was killed in the conflict, along with Brasidas. Their deaths significantly impacted the course of the Peloponnesian War, leading to a temporary truce between Athens and Sparta known as the Peace of Nicias. Cleon's legacy remains a topic of historical debate, reflecting the complexities of Athenian democracy and wartime leadership.
During the Peloponnesian War, Cleon rose to predominance as a staunch opponent of Pericles. Unlike Pericles, who advocated for a defensive strategy of holding out within Athens' walls, Cleon pushed for a more aggressive confrontation with the Spartans who were nearing the city. His membership in the Cult of Kosmos bolstered his influence and position in Athenian politics. Cleon encountered Kassandra, a misthios (mercenary), who had come to Athens to meet Pericles at the suggestion of Herodotos. Cleon enlisted Kassandra for several tasks aimed at strengthening Athens' defenses, such as destroying Spartan camps outside the city. As tensions escalated between Pericles and Cleon, Cleon gained substantial favor among the Athenians by 429 BCE. That year, a devastating plague struck Athens, claiming many lives, including Pericles, who succumbed to the illness. In 424 BCE, influenced by the Cult of Kosmos, Cleon ordered the execution of thousands of citizens in Mytilene as punishment for their revolt against Athens and the Delian League. His harsh actions and policies were publicly mocked in the plays of Aristophanes. Around 422 BCE, Cleon led an Athenian force to attack Amphipolis in Macedonia, a city occupied by Spartan forces under Brasidas. During the battle, he shot an arrow into the back of Deimos before fleeing. However, he was eventually confronted by Kassandra. In their ensuing combat, Cleon begged for his life after being defeated. Ignoring his pleas, Kassandra drowned and killed Cleon, ending his controversial and tumultuous influence on Athens.
- Pericles(Perikles)
Pericles was a prominent Greek politician and general during the Golden Age of Athens. He played a critical role in Athenian politics, especially in the period between the Greco-Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War. Acclaimed by the contemporary historian Thucydides as "the first citizen of Athens," Pericles was instrumental in transforming the Delian League into an Athenian empire and led his fellow Athenians during the initial two years of the Peloponnesian War. The era of his leadership, from 461 to 429 BCE, is often referred to as the "Age of Pericles," reflecting his significant influence on the cultural, political, and military life of Athens.
Kassandra first encounters Pericles through the historian Herodotos, who suggests meeting the influential statesman to gain insight into Athens' challenges. Upon arriving in Athens, Kassandra attends one of Pericles' famous symposiums, where she meets Aspasia, Socrates, and Phidias. She witnesses the escalating tensions between Pericles and his political rival, Cleon, who criticizes Pericles' defensive strategies against Sparta. Pericles enlists Kassandra's help in several missions to bolster Athens' defenses, including the destruction of Spartan camps threatening the city. As the story progresses, the devastating plague strikes Athens, and Pericles eventually contracts it. In a poignant moment, Kassandra visits him during his final days, reflecting on the human cost of leadership. Pericles is ultimately killed by Deimos under Cleon's influence, marking a turning point in the game. His death exacerbates the city's political instability as Cleon seizes power.
- Aspasia
Aspasia of Miletus was an influential figure in ancient Athens during the 5th century BCE. Renowned for her intelligence and eloquence, she became the companion of Pericles, the leading statesman of Athens. Aspasia's salon attracted many prominent figures, including philosophers Socrates and Plato, and she was known to have a significant influence on Athenian politics and culture. Despite facing criticism and scandal due to her foreign origin and unconventional role in public life, Aspasia's impact on Pericles and her intellectual contributions left a lasting legacy on Athenian society and the philosophical discourse of the era.
Kassandra first meets Aspasia at one of Pericles' famous symposiums, a gathering of Athens' most brilliant minds. Introduced by Herodotos, Kassandra quickly realizes Aspasia's importance as Pericles' influential companion and a sharp political strategist. Recognizing Kassandra's potential, Aspasia offers her guidance and support, becoming a crucial ally in navigating Athens' treacherous political landscape. Aspasia assigns Kassandra several important missions to bolster Athens' defenses and political standing, including disrupting Spartan operations and countering threats from the Cult of Kosmos. As a devastating plague strikes Athens, causing widespread suffering, Aspasia remains a steadfast supporter of Pericles, managing the political fallout and unrest. Despite Pericles' best efforts, he contracts the plague and dies in 429 BCE, marking a poignant turning point and exacerbating the city's political instability as Cleon seizes power. The narrative takes a darker turn when it's revealed that Aspasia has a secret connection to the Cult of Kosmos. Despite her involvement, Aspasia insists her ultimate goal is to protect Athens. Aspasia continues to support Kassandra in dismantling the Cult of Kosmos. The story builds to a final confrontation, where Kassandra must address Aspasia's dual role. Depending on the player's choices, Kassandra can kill, spare, or exile Aspasia, each decision significantly impacting the story and Kassandra's journey.
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