User blog:VilkaTheWolf/AC Odyssey archive

Since the Assassin's Creed: Odyssey pages on the Ubisoft website can't be archived using the Wayback Machine (they only show a 404) and come 2020 the site will be revamped for the new game, thereby deeming all AC Odyssey info inaccesible, I've done my best to include everything in here.

=Game Overview= LIVE THE EPIC ODYSSEY OF A LEGENDARY SPARTAN HERO

Write your own epic odyssey and become a legendary Spartan hero in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, an inspiring adventure where you must forge your destiny and define your own path in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence how history unfolds as you experience a rich and ever-changing world shaped by your decisions.

=World= ANCIENT GREECE AWAITS

This ancient world features idyllic shores, volcanic mountain ranges, crystal-clear lakes and arid deserts - an entire world full of breathtaking views and unexpected adventures. Explore an entire country full of untamed environments and cities at the peak of Greece's Golden Age. ---LEARN MORE--- Explore an entire country full of untamed environments and cities at the peak of Greece's Golden Age. Visit Sparta and witness Athens in its full glory, tread in the footsteps of legends like Odysseus and Hercules and uncover the secrets of Greece. Unexpected encounters will breathe life into your story as you meet colorful characters, battle formidable foes, and more.

Kephallonia Island
LAND OF LOST DREAMS

This is where your journey will begin, much like that of the infamous Odysseus. Kephallonia sits on the west of the Korinthian Gulf. The island was once wealthy but has fallen on hard times and will soon succumb to the cost of war. It has a diverse landscape that includes the peaks of Mount Ainos and the sands of Myrtos Beach, with a warm climate.

ENVIRONMENT Economy Population
 * Summer
 * Timber
 * Low

Northern Greece
Northern Greece is full of diversity. The modern air of Makedonia contrasts with the barbaric nature of Malis, just as the salt flats and summer heat do against swampy marshes and deep forests. This is the place where you can find anything you're looking for – and plenty of things you aren't.

Phokis
THE LAND OF THE GODS

Phokis is home to the renowned Sanctuary of Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, once considered the center of the world by ancient Greeks and was home to the Oracle of Delphi located in the Temple of Apollo. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Deciduous forest – the vibrant reds and yellows of the trees combines with the sea of sacred olive groves, making the mountainous landscape intoxicating and hard to leave.
 * The state makes money from those visiting the Oracle as they pass through the city of Khirra.
 * Low numbers of locals, with a large number of visitors

Malis
WILD LANDS OF THE NORTH

Malis is most known for being the place where Xerxes and Leonidas fought the battle of 300. Situated towards the north of Greece, it was once a highly contested region but is now mostly inhabited by animals and hunters wanting to stay out of the war.

ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Deciduous forest
 * Self-sufficient
 * Very low

Makedonia
RISE OF AN EMPIRE

Makedonia is the most northern region of Greece. It is in its infancy during the Peloponnesian War, but the small village of Potidaea and the city of Amphipolis play important roles in the beginning and end of the war, respectively. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Deciduous forest – with many marshes, moors, and lakes
 * Silver mining
 * Low

Lokris
SALT OF THE EARTH

Lokris is a small region and home to Greece's salt industry. The region's salt has caught the attention of the military, as all useful resources gain value during the war. The white salt flats contrast heavily against the blood of fallen soldiers. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Summer Biome – with vast salt flats, sea shore salt fields, and a blood red lake.
 * Salt
 * Very Low

Attika Peninsula
With Athens at its heart, the Attika Peninsula is a heavily-trafficked area of Greece. It is home to some of the most iconic landmarks and attractions, but there are also regions here that have fallen into ruin over time.

Attika
THE LAND OF DEMOCRACY

Athens, the largest city of the time, sits at the heart of Attika. It's also at the center of the Peloponnesian War - going head-to-head with Sparta for supremacy and power in the region. The war aside, Attika is home to many beautiful and interesting landmarks just waiting to be explored, including Marathon, Cape Sounion and the Mt Pantelakos Marble Quarry, to name a few. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * The Summer Biome – defined by its unmistakable Greek feel. The off-white rocks, sun-drenched pine trees and golden grasses make for a hot, but beautiful biome primed for discovery.
 * Attika once gained a great deal of its wealth from the silver mine at Lavrio. Now that Athens, its capital city, has set itself as leader of the Delian League, its wealth comes instead from the taxes paid by the mainland and island regions.
 * Very High

Boeotia
LAND OF PERPETUAL WAR

At the eastern shore of Boeotia lies Thebes, the capital city of the region and former home of the Legendary Seven Warriors. In the middle of Lake Kopais is the ancient ruins of Gla, which were repurposed into a fort during the war. To the west of the region is the once lavish city of Orchomenos. Civil unrest is problematic here for the locals, but less so than in the village of Mykelenos, which has been burned to ashes by local militia. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * The Summer Biome – burned by the ongoing unrest in the region.
 * The Boeotians were mostly self-sufficient but the recent civil unrest has taken its toll on the region's agriculture output, making resources incredibly scarce.
 * Medium

Megaris
FRONTLINES OF THE WAR

Megaris has become engulfed in a fierce battle between the occupying forces of the Athenians and the invading Spartans. This strategic point of land sits precariously on the isthmus of the Peloponnese. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Lush Spring landscapes contrasted heavily against the burnt battlegrounds.
 * Pottery and pig farming
 * Low

Forest Islands
The aptly named Forest Islands are full of trees – some more alive than others. The beautiful autumnal colors of the trees are an especially unique draw, but there are plenty of other reasons to spend time here. The weather is inviting, as are the wines and the beautiful marble work.

Petrified Islands
LAND OF SAPPHIC LOVE

The Petrified Islands are well-known for being the home of the poet Sappho, as well as an ancient mystical forest. One of its cities, Mytilene, rebelled against the Athenians, which in turn, led to its overall surrender to Athens. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * The Autumnal Forest biome, including a mystical ancient forest.
 * Wine
 * Medium

Abantis Islands
ISLANDS OF THE FALL

Abantis Islands are on the brink of civil war. Chalcis and Eretria were rival cities here, always fighting each other for the commercial and colonial role. However, Eretria was utterly ruined during the Persian War 50 years ago and, despite being rebuilt soon after, never regained its former glory. To add insult to injury, Chalcis seized this opportunity and tried to enslave the people of Eretria. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Deciduous forest
 * Slaves
 * Low

Hephaestos Islands
FILTHY RICH

Thassos is an island rich in minerals thanks to mines that have been very productive over the last few hundred years. Situated in the north Aegean Sea, the island also produces excellent white marble, which is widely exported and famous all over the ancient world. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Deciduous forest
 * Marble and silver
 * Low

Paradise Islands
This is the idyllic Greece you see in postcards. White sandy beaches, pristine and stunningly beautiful in every direction, it's easy to see where this collection of islands gets its name. You'll come here for the view, but you never know what else you may find while roaming around.

Silver Islands
FROM RICHES TO REBELLION

Delos and its sister island Mykenos are both breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly picturesque. Delos was once a place of immense power as the Temple of Delians was home to the silver fortune of the Delian League—headed by Athens—and was the birth place of the twin gods Artemis and Apollo. Since the silver riches were moved to Athens in 454BC by Perikles, the island's leaders have been hell-bent on restoring the region's power status. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Paradise Island – with refreshing lagoons, white sandy beaches and cypre trees, there's nothing more picturesque.
 * Religion
 * Low

Pirate Island
LAND OF PLUNDER

The outward beauty of Keos belies an inward stench of death after the island was besieged by pirates. Its main city is now in ruins and its older population dead because everyone over 60 years of age was forced to drink deadly hemlock – an extreme solution so that there would be enough food for the rest of the dwindling population. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Paradise like – lush and balmy, with turquoise waters and palm trees.
 * Fishing
 * Very Low

Southern Sporades
THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The outward beauty of Kos belies an inward stench of death after the island was besieged by pirates. Its main city is now in ruins and its older population dead because everyone over 60 years of age was forced to drink deadly hemlock – an extreme solution so that there would be enough food for the rest of the dwindling population. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Paradise like – lush and balmy, with turquoise waters and palm trees.
 * Fishing
 * Very Low

Naxos Island
WHITE MARBLE ISLANDS

Naxos Island is blessed with white sandy beaches and vast quantities of pure white marble, prized by sculptors and masons throughout Greece. Despite the large quantities of marble, the Temple of Apollo on the Naxos harbor was never completed. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Greek Paradise – The azure blue coastal waters, white sandy beaches, and green Cyprus trees give off a paradise vibe.
 * Marble
 * Low

Paros Island
THE MARBLE MOUNTAINS

The azure blue coastal waters, white sandy beaches are home to the marble mountain, a large marble quarry that has caught the eyes of the local militia. The city is home to many artisans working on the freshly excavated mineral. Thanks to its marble quarries, Paros was considered the richest of the Cyclades, and therefore paid the highest tribute to the Delian League. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Greek Paradise – The azure blue coastal waters, white sandy beaches, and green Cyprus trees give off a paradise vibe.
 * Marble
 * Low

Arid Islands
The Arid Islands are a fiery and chaotic place to be, no matter which one of them you set foot on. With several active volcanoes just waiting to erupt, there's nothing cool or calm about this part of the world.

Volcanic Islands
FORGE OF THE WORLD

The Volcanic Islands region is a desolate place with an air of mystery. It contains the island of Thera itself, as well as two other passive and active volcanoes, but nothing much has regained life since the ancient volcano erupted, more or less wiping out the Minoan civilization. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Active and passive volcanoes and sulfur lakes.
 * None
 * None

Pephka
MYTHS OF THE MINOTAUR

Pephka is the land of pirates and con artists. The region has become overrun with the history of the Minotaur, with the city of Lato serving as a living, breathing shrine to the mythical beast. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Arid
 * Tourism
 * Low

Messara
ZEUS' PLAYGROUND

In Greek mythology, this is where a baby Zeus was hidden from his child-devouring father. It was the Greek capital of the islands during the classical period, with its city, Gortyn, as a small oasis in an otherwise arid landscape. The ruined Palace of Knossos sits in the dry dirt harboring mythical secrets. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Arid
 * Money
 * Medium

Obsidian Islands
THE BATTLE ROYALE

Melos is a volcanic island and home to a fortified city. It became a well-known island due to it obsidian. The naturally-occurring volcanic glass was used by farmers and warriors alike for thousands of years before the use of bronze rendered the mines obsolete. The island is also a key stop-off point between the mainland and Krete. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Volcanic
 * Money
 * Medium

Kythera Island
HOME OF TYRIAN PURPLE

The island of Kythera, in the south of the Peloponnese, is home to a temple of Aphrodite. Pilgrims would travel from all across Greece to worship here. The local trade of murex dye is also renowned, as the purple dye is tedious to farm from the hundreds of thousands of murex shells found off the nearby coast. The resulting dye, however, is very rare, and incredibly expensive. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Arid
 * Murex
 * Low

Peloponnese
The Peloponnese is home to the original Olympic Games and considered one of the most beautiful regions in all of Greece. Named after the Greek hero Pelops, this area has been the heart of the political affairs of Greece as well as some of the ugliest battles in its history.

Arkadia
BREADBASKET OF THE PELOPONESE

Arkadia prides itself on being the "Breadbasket of the Peloponnese," with the largest agricultural zones on the peninsula. Despite its wealth, the city of Tegea is still constructed of wood and many say there are more animals than people in the capital. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * The Spring Biome, with a focus on agriculture, open fields, meadows, and bee keeping.
 * Agriculture, wheat, crops, plants, flowers, and animals.
 * Low

Korinthia
LAND OF BEAUTIFUL CORRUPTION

Korinthia's capital, Korinth, is one of the largest cities in ancient Greece. The rich city is renowned for its pottery, thanks to the abundance of clay pits in the region. The Temple of Aphrodite atop the Akro-Korinth is an impressive sight to behold. The city is also well-known for the hetairai – the independent, high-class prostitutes who work to appease Aphrodite. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Lush Spring with large open clay pits dotting the landscape.
 * Clay pits, pottery and hetairai.
 * High

Argolis
BIRTHPLACE OF MEDICINE

Argolis is a land with a history dating back a long time before 431BC. The city of Argos, known as the White City and the home of the bronze statue maker Polykleitos, has seen a lot of action over the years. The sanctuary of Asklepius at Epidaurus will play a huge part in the creation of Hippokrates' oaths. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Lush Spring – the region has a lot of plants and flowers, which help with the creation of medicine.
 * The bronze statues of Polykleitos and travelers visiting the Sanctuary of Asklepios drive the economy.
 * Medium

Lakonia
VALLEY OF WARRIORS

Nestled in the valley of Lakonia is Sparta, the legendary home of incredible warriors. This self-sufficient, highly-disciplined nation is known to have the best military in the world and is the main enemy of Athens during the Peloponnesian War. With Mt. Taygetus to the west, Mt. Parnon to the east, and hilly uplands to the north, Sparta enjoys natural defenses that make battling their superior military even more difficult. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * The Spring Biome – This is Greece at its most beautiful, with a perfect collection of lush flowers, plants, and trees all in bloom.
 * The Spartans are a self-sufficient nation, utilizing the region's lush landscape and flowing rivers. They've risen to become the leaders of the Peloponnesian League.
 * Medium

Messenia
THE WAR FACTORY

Messenia was once a prosperous land, but now its landscape has been scarred by the vast production of weapons and war machines. The lush vegetation that survives contrasts against those scars, with the capital city serving as home to the many factories and warehouses. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Deforested and highly-mined Spring Biome.
 * Weapons and war machines
 * Medium

Achaia
SHIPYARD OF GREECE

Achaia's capital city of Patrai has grown into a leading Naval construction base, thanks to the raw materials of the region, and the reclaimed wood from the scavenging grounds close to Pellene. Even the people of Dyme on the west coast specialize in the creation of sails and other naval-related textiles. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Summer, with large areas of deforested land to gather the wood needed for ship building.
 * Ship building
 * Medium

Elis
THE OLYMPIC GAMES Elis is home to the Sanctuary of Olympia, and the recently completed Phidias statue of Zeus in the Temple of Zeus, which will become one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Sanctuary is also host to the Olympic Games every 4 years. ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY POPULATION
 * Summer Biome, with large swamplands.
 * The capital city of Elis bases its wealth on the hosting, support, and training grounds for the Olympics.
 * Low local people with many visitors and athletes from the Games.

Elysium
Ancient Greeks spent their entire lives dreaming of an afterlife in the Elysian Fields. Lush with natural growth and fragrant with endless meadows of flowers, the realm is an otherworldly spectacle. Villagers atop the towering Elysian rock formations watch mythical white deer grazing on fresh grass far below, and feel the strong winds whisk through the high peaks.

Deukalion’s Heritage
REFUGE OF REBELS

Home to villas tucked away in thriving gardens, this region is well-populated due to its close-proximity to water and wildlife. Symposiums are often held in the courtyard atop the region's highest peak, where its residents often share wine and stories.

Minos’s Faith
RUINS OF THE AFTERLIFE

Built from the ruins of ancient Minoan architecture, this region inspires awe. Below its sublime peaks and pillars reaching upwards to the perfect sky, its meadows are dotted with temples and sanctuaries.

Asphodel Fields
HOME TO PERSEPHONE

Flowering meadows surround the towering akropolis Persephone calls home. In this idyllic, white marble palace, Persephone keeps both her glorious horses and her blueprints for the expansion of this beautiful region.

Pheraia’s Retreat
MYSTERIOUS WATERWAYS

Home to villas tucked away in thriving gardens, this region is well-populated due to its close-proximity to water and wildlife. Symposiums are often held in the courtyard atop the region's highest peak, where its residents often share wine and stories.

The Heart of Elysium
PARADISE’S COURTYARD

As the core of the realm, the Heart of Elysium has seen every face that has crossed its grassy meadows. All who are deemed worthy of entering this paradise are brought to this grand courtyard to begin their eternity in a glorious afterlife.

=Combat= THE ART OF BATTLE

Show off your extraordinary warrior abilities and shift the tides of battle during one of the deadliest conflicts of the time, the Peloponnesian War. Charge into epic clashes between Sparta and Athens in big battles pitting 150 vs. 150 soldiers against each other.

OPEN WORLD NAVAL COMBAT
CONQUER THE MEDITERRANIAN Find uncharted locations, uncover hidden treasures, or cleave your way through entire fleets in naval battles. Customize the look of your ship, upgrade weaponry to suit your strengths, and recruit crewmembers with unique perks, tailoring naval combat to your style.

MASSIVE EPIC BATTLES
WHO WILL YOU FIGHT FOR? Show off your extraordinary warrior abilities and shift the tides of battle during one of the deadliest conflicts of the time, the Peloponnesian War. Charge into epic clashes between Sparta and Athens in big battles pitting 150 vs. 150 soldiers against each other.

LEGENDARY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
HOW WILL YOU PLAY Explore, hunt, kill mercenaries and complete other quests and activities to level-up and match your opponents. Unlock different abilities in multiple categories, including assassin, warrior and marksman. Create your own unique fighting style with a multitude of special abilities.

WEAPONS AND ARMOR
CHOOSE YOUR OWN STYLE

Arm yourself with over 100 total weapons across 9 different categories and protect yourself with a customized outfit using gear from different armor sets. Every weapon, every piece, every selection will personalize your unique fighting style and help improve your resilience in battle.

PROGRESSION
CHOOSE YOUR PATH

There are almost infinite ways to explore Greece. Choose between main missions, story-based side quests, and more, as you seek to unearth the mysteries and secrets of this hallowed ground. Your decisions shape the world around you with over 30 hours of choice dialogue and multiple game endings. Experience an entire ancient world that constantly evolves and reacts to your every decision.

MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Discover a world rich with myths and legends. From ancient rituals to famed statues, come face to face with Greece's legendary figures and discover the true nature of its most daunting mythological beasts.

PLAYER CHOICE & DIALOGUE
They say actions speak louder than words, but here, your choice in dialogue will shape the world around you. With multiple game endings and tons of dialogue choices, you'll experience a living, dynamic world that constantly evolves and reacts to your every decision. So, choose your words wisely, because you never know what sort of consequences they may have down the line.

MERCENARY SYSTEM
If you do something illegal, you could end up with a bounty on your head. If that happens, mercenaries may soon follow. Once you discover a mercenary—whether they're hunting you or not—you'll be able to know critical information about them, including their location, the gear they carry and their strengths and weaknesses, among other things. With that information, you can either choose to kill them, pay the bounty on your head, or run. But if you kill the mercenaries hunting you, that doesn't mean the threat is gone forever. Removing mercenaries will cause the power within the ranks to shift, and others will move up to take the vanquished mercenary's place.

CHARACTERS
BECOME A SPARTAN HERO

Embark on an epic journey that takes you from your humble beginnings as an outcast Spartan mercenary to a legendary Greek hero and uncover the truth about your mysterious past as Alexios or Kassandra. Sail to the farthest reaches of the Aegean Sea, forming alliances and making enemies. Along the way, you'll encounter historical figures, mythical characters, and a whole cast of others who will impact your journey.

ALEXIOS & KASSANDRA
Children of Sparta

A legendary broken spear and a mysterious lineage is all you have to guide you on your quest. Growing up in Sparta, you were surrounded by a loving family, and were trained in combat like a true warrior. When tragedy struck, and you were rejected by your family, you set off on an epic journey, going from outcast mercenary to legendary Spartan hero, and looking to uncover the truth about your past. Your only clue is the broken spear of Leonidas, an ancient weapon of incredible power famously used by the great king of Sparta. It is the key to the secrets of your bloodline. In your odyssey, you can sail to the farthest reaches of the Aegean Sea, forming alliances and making enemies, battling legendary creatures, and aiding the greatest minds of the time.

SOKRATES
The Philosopher

Brilliant, courageous, and always an interesting conversationalist, Sokrates' modern thinking gained him favor with the intellectual elite of Athens. He's a staunch believer in Athenian ideologies and a formidable foe in arguments, with a legendary capacity for wine. He's also your friend and mentor and will be a source of great knowledge in your journey.

BARNABAS
The Storyteller

Your loyal travel companion and a man of the sea, Barnabas is a commercial shipper who offers his boat and small crew as a way for you to leave Kephallonia. An ex-soldier, he has contacts all over Ancient Greece, and always has valuable information about mercenary contracts, local leaders and new quests. He will often recount tales of your adventures and how the gods have influenced them.

PHOIBE
The Protégé

A young girl from Athens now orphaned on Kephallonia, Phoibe is living a childhood not unlike your own. Because of this, you have formed a solid friendship, and she looks up to you as a mentor and role model. Phoibe's feistiness and stubbornness may cause you problems, but her independence will ultimately lead to her own adventure.

HERODOTUS
The Historian

A Greek writer who is widely known as the first historian, Herodotus could be known as "The Father of History" or "The Father of Lies," depending on who you ask. He travels with you on your ship, documenting your odyssey as it progresses. His historical accounts may sometimes err a little too far on the side of storytelling, but isn't that how legends are created?

HIPPOKRATES
The Physician

Widely thought of as the father of modern medicine, Hippokrates is famous for his important and lasting contributions to the field. However, some of the more religious citizens of Greece see his methods as controversial - he thinks he can manipulate a fate that the gods have already decided? Therefore, in the most religious places, those who need his help approach him secretly to receive proper treatment.

ASPASIA
The Influencer

A brilliant thinker and speaker, Aspasia enjoys a place at the center of Athens's vibrant intellectual community. Exceedingly beautiful, she shed the life of a normal Athenian woman to reinvent herself as a hetaera, an Athenian high society courtesan. Always at the side of her partner, Perikles', she hosts events and parties for the great thinkers, artists and politicians of the time.

LEONIDAS
Legendary Spartan Hero

The king of Sparta who defied the elders, the oracle and the gods to lead a small group of soldiers against the Persian army in the battle of the 300 at Thermopylae. He may have lost that battle and his life, but his bravery paved the way for the victories to come and gave birth to a legend. You now carry his spear, a family heirloom, passed down so you may discover the truth of your bloodline.

PERIKLES
The Visionary

Faced with the wrath of the Spartan army on his doorstep, Perikles, as the elected leader of Athens, must fight to protect the blossoming Golden Age of Greece. He is stoic, scheming, blue blooded and aristocratic, but his refusal to meet Sparta on the battlefield casts him as uncaring in the eyes of the suffering Athenians. In reality he has built this new Athens for his partner Aspasia and refuses to engage the Spartans because he cannot see his city burn, especially with her in it.