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Fighting For Faiyum was a virtual representation of one of Bayek's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.

Description[]

A corrupt Ptolemy Commander at nearby Fort Boubastos is extorting grain from Faiyum's farmers. Bayek must convince the farmers to help him end the corruption.

Dialogue[]

Bayek found Hotephres and Khenut praying at a shrine for Shadya, and approached them.

  • Hotephres: It is true. The soldiers were only the beginning. We have to deal with this Commander.
  • Khenut: We need more information. How far does the corruption go? It may rise as far as Ptolemy's inner circle. We cannot trust any Phylakitai. We cannot do it alone, we need Faiyum.
  • Hotephres: Most of the farmers will not talk for fear of the soldiers. But they are angry. It will not take much to convince them.
  • Bayek: Let me talk to that farmer the captain was threatening. I'll spread the word.

Bayek found the farmer in a field and approached him.

  • Bayek: Seni (Friend)! I saw what happened with the soldiers.
  • Man: Nebet Khenut took a big risk. I appreciate what she did, but it won't change anything. I'm sorry, but I must keep working. I've got a stack of fires to light.
  • Bayek: Let me help, then.

Bayek helped the farmer to burn his pyres.

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Bayek helping Seni with his farmwork.

  • Man: What are you doing?
  • Bayek: Lighting your fires.
  • Man: You don't give up, do you?
  • Bayek: Ra will ensure your crops are fertile, seni (friend).

After setting fire to all the stacks, Bayek returned to the farmer.

  • Bayek: There you are. It's time to rise up against the soldiers. Hotephres will fight with you.
  • Man: Hotephres? He abandoned us long ago! His father was a good man. He gave his son an Egyptian name. We loved him for that. But he could not give him an Egyptian heart. Hotephres means 'satisfied' in our tongue, but he never was. He soon left us to the hyenas and crocodiles...
  • Bayek: Yet crocodiles may still be defeated. The Captain is no more. Rise, Seni. Spread the word.
  • Man: You defeated the Captain? Wow, you are a madman! Okay, if you are willing to do this, I will join you. I will spread the word, seni (friend).

Bayek returned to Hotephres at his farm.

  • Hotephres: I did not know things were this bad. I mean, I knew there was trouble, just... not like this. This is my fault. I did not want the responsibility here in Faiyum. The inheritance was forced on me. I wanted to stay on my ship, the adventure... Now I realize... giving up is a choice... and I am still alive.
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Hotephres sharing his realization with Bayek.

They overheard a group of Greek soldiers approaching the courtyard.

  • Greek soldier: They must be in the villa. Take the back! You, come with me.
  • Hotephres: Soldiers!
  • Greek soldier: Where are you, maláka? Come down. We need a talk.
  • Hotephres: Looks like the choice has been made for me. Come brother. Let us talk to them... with our swords!
  • Bayek: I've got your back! And it's good to have you back, brother!

Bayek and Hotephres fought the invading soldiers at the courtyard.

  • Hotephres: Rush in and die, you dogs!
  • Greek soldier 1: He's got a sword! Take him!
  • Greek soldier 2: Your mistake, old man!

Bayek and Hotepres eliminated the soldiers. Khenut joined them on the yard.

  • Bayek: You fight well for someone retired.
  • Hotephres: Ha! I am not old yet, Siwan.
  • Khenut: I can see that.
  • Bayek: But it will not be enough. The soldiers will come in greater numbers now.
  • Hotephres: I inherited more than a strong sword arm. I will hire a private army if I need to!
  • Khenut: I might have a better idea. Bayek, could you accompany me on a short journey?
  • Bayek: I am ready. Let's go.

Bayek followed Khenut.

  • Khenut: You two make a good team. Hotephres has lost none of his fire.
  • Bayek: You sound proud of him.
  • Khenut: It is nice to have back the man I married.

They mounted up, Khenut leading the way.

  • Bayek: Where are we going?
  • Khenut: There is a rebel camp nearby. It is east of here, by Fort Boubastos. We are going to meet with them.
  • Bayek: Rebels? Will dealing with them not earn the wrath of Alexandria?
  • Khenut: Alexandria is no stranger to intrigue, Medjay. Favors are sometimes traded for information or protection. Such alliances are necessary, if not officially acknowledged.

They reached a cliff.

  • Khenut: This way. Their camp is just up ahead.

They dismounted and made their way towards the camp.

  • Bayek: We should be cautious. Rebels are not known for their hospitality.
  • Khenut: I sent word. They are expecting us.

They reached the campfire, where a handful of rebels were waiting.

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The rebel leader held at Cleon's dam.

  • Khenut: I am Khenut. I sent word from Philadelphia that we were coming. We need your help.
  • Rebel: You wasted your time. Sorry, we cannot help you.
  • Khenut: We are not asking for charity. We can offer food, supplies and information. All we require in return is protection for our people.
  • Rebel: I said we cannot help. Soldiers captured our leader down at the dam.
  • Khenut: Then perhaps we can help you. This is Bayek of Siwa—
  • Rebel: You are Bayek of Siwa? We were told what you did at the Arena. Beating the Gallic brothers like a madman!
  • Bayek: And I suppose today I play the madman again.

Bayek headed down the cliff to the dam, where the rebel leader was held captive. He eliminated the soldiers and freed the man.

  • Bayek: Go! Now!
  • Rebel leader: Thank you. Who are you to attack soldiers so openly? Don't you fear waking Greece?
  • Bayek: I am Bayek of Siwa. And I am more afraid of Egypt sleeping.
  • Rebel leader: The Crazy Siwan... My men spoke of you! Fighting in the Arena single-handed like a madman! Nek! (Shit!) The Ptolemy dogs have no chance if you're on our side.
  • Bayek: And I will need you on my side when it matters.
  • Rebel leader: Right, let us continue. We should move.

They left the dam and reached a safe point.

  • Bayek: The way back from here is clear. Before you go, I need a favor. Khenut is waiting at your camp. She will ask for your help to protect her people.
  • Rebel leader: I owe you my life. You have my word it will be done.
  • Bayek: Could you also tell her I go to Fort Boubastos. I have business with the Commander there.
  • Rebel leader: Alone against a fortified garrison? Are you crazy?
  • Bayek: Perhaps. I am Bayek of Siwa.

The rebel leader returned to the camp. Bayek continued to the fort. As he arrived, he heard the sound of horns.

  • Bayek: Horns. Voices. Someone else is attacking the fort. It seems all of Faiyum has turned against the commander.

A large number of rebels arrived to help Bayek attack the fort. Bayek made use of the opportunity to eliminate the Commander.

  • Bayek: That is the end of his corruption. I should meet the others.

Bayek met with Hotephres and Khenut on a cliff outside the fort.

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Bayek reporting back to Hotephres and Khenut after assassinating the fort commander.

  • Bayek: It is done.
  • Hotephres: You had help. The farmers staged a protest to distract the soldiers. They were fearless!
    The rebels also did their part. You've inspired them, Bayek. In truth, they are in awe of you. Our farms will be well protected. They love their crazy Siwan.
  • Bayek: They will not let another Crocodile plague the Faiyum again. Your people are free now. It is a good start
    Hotephres. It is time to live up to your name.
  • Hotephres: And my duty as a husband.

Hotephres and Khenut embraced.

  • Khenut: Shadya liked you immediately, you know. You always have a home here, if you need it.

Outcome[]

Bayek inspired the farmers of Faiyum to stand up against the Ptolemies. Collaborating with them and the rebels, Bayek infiltrated and assassinated the corrupt Commander in Fort Boubastos, freeing the region from the regime he embodied.

Trivia[]

  • The reward for this memory includes Shadya's Doll, concluding her part in the story.

References[]

Assassin's Creed: Origins memories
Main Quests
The Heron Assassination - Homecoming - The Oasis - The False Oracle - May Amun Walk Beside You - Aya - Gennadios the Phylakitai - End of the Snake - Egypt's Medjay - The Scarab's Sting - The Scarab's Lies - Pompeius Magnus - The Hyena - The Lizard's Mask - The Lizard's Face - The Crocodile's Scales - The Crocodile's Jaws - Way of the Gabiniani - Aya: Blade of the Goddess - The Battle of the Nile - The Aftermath - The Final Weighing - Last of the Medjay - Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another - Birth of the Creed
Side Quests
Special
A Gift from the Gods - Incoming Threat - Here Comes a New Challenger - Phylakes' Prey - Lights Among the Dunes - Secrets of the First Pyramids
Siwa
Gear Up - Family Reunion - Water Rats - Hideaway - Striking the Anvil - The Healer - Prisoners in the Temple - Bayek's Promise
Lake Mareotis
Hidden Tax - The Book of the Dead - Ambush in the Temple - Ulterior Votive - Lady of Slaughter - Birthright - Taste of her Sting
Alexandria
The Accidental Philosopher - The Last Bodyguard - Higher Education - Serapis Unites - A Tithe By Any Other Name - The Shifty Scribe - The Odyssey - Wrath of the Poets - Symposiasts - Phylakitai in the Eye - Cat's Cradle
Kanopos
Old Times - Wild Ride - Blue Hooligans - The Weasel - The Hungry River
Sap-Meh Nome
In Protest - Thick Skin - Fair Trade
Sapi-Res Nome
Conflicts of Interest - Smoke Over Water - All Eyes on Us - Lost Happiness - Abuse of Power - The Tax Master - The Ostrich - New Kid in Town - Worker's Lament - The Old Library
Giza
The Planetarium - Precious Bonds - What's Yours Is Mine - A Gift from the Gods
Memphis
A Dream of Ashes - Blood in the Water - Odor Most Foul - Children of the Streets - Taimhotep's Song - The Baker's Dilemma - Mortem Romanum
Saqqara Nome
Rites of Anubis - First Blood - When Night Falls - A Rebel Alliance
Faiyum
Murder in the Temple - Feeding Faiyum - Curse of Wadjet - Rebel Strike - The Bride - Sobek's Gold - Forging Siwa - The Sickness - Fires of Dionysias - Demons in the Desert
Faiyum Oasis
The Champion - The Man Beast - Sobek's Tears - The Jaws of Sobek - Bad Faith - Shadya's Rest - Fighting for Faiyum
Herakleion Nome
Recon Work - Loose Cargo - Reunion - Predator to Prey
Uab Nome
Seven Farmers
Atef-Pehu Nome
The Matriarch
Green Mountains
Unseeing Eyes - One Bad Apple - The Good Roman - Playing with Fire - Taking Liberty - Halo of the Huntress - Carpe Diem - Shadows of Apollo
Marmarica
His Secret Service
Kyrenaika
The Flea of Cyrene - The Lure of Glory - The Mousetrap - Founding Father - Pax Romana - Cat and Mouse - Absolute Power - Are You Not Entertained? - The Smugglers of Cyrene - Dead in the Water - My Brother for a Horse - Here Comes a New Challenger
Isolated Desert
Plight of the Rebels
Event Quests
Antique Trafficking - Bandit Raid - Control Nuisance - Gather Materials - Lost and Found - Missing Worker - Stolen Goods - Recover the Merchandise
DLC
Ambush At Sea - Secrets of the First Pyramids
The Hidden Ones
Main Quests
The Hidden Ones - The Land of Turquoise - Where the Slaves Die - The Walls of the Ruler - The Setting Sun - No Chains Too Thick - Sic Semper Tyrannis - The Greater Good
Side Quests
Klysma Nome
Rise of Shaqilat - Howls of the Dead - The Ballad of Si-Mut and Gertha - The Killer Shadow - Shadows of the Scarab
Madiama Nome
Respect Thy Brother
Arsinoe Nome
Shards from a Star
The Curse of the Pharaohs
Main Quests
The Curse of the Pharaohs - No Honor Amongst Thebes - The Lady of Grace - Cleansing Rite - Something Rotten - Soured Libations - Aten Rising - The Heretic - Blood in the Water - The King of Kings - A Pharaoh's Shadow - A Pharaoh's Heart and Name - A Pharaoh's Hemset - A Pharaoh's Ka
Side Quests
Thebes
The Theban Triad - Master of the Secret Things - Perchance to Dream
Theban Necropolis
Burnt Offerings - A Sister's Vow - Idol Hands - Drowned Tools - A Motherless Child - Unfair Trade
Thebes Nome
Crocodile Tears - National Treasures
Yebu Nome
Losers Weepers - Fish Out Of Water - Laid to Rest
Aaru
Love or Duty
Aten
Gods or Creed - The Cat - The Ibis - The Hawk
Heb Sed
Follower or Leader
Duat
Shield or Blade - A Necessary Evil - Khepri's Amulet - The God's Spark
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