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Thick Skin was a virtual representation of one of Bayek's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2018 through the Portable Animus HR-8.

Description[]

Bayek meets a tanner's wife who tells him her husband could use the help of a legendary hunter.

Dialogue[]

Once Bayek reached Sau Village, he noticed a peculiarity in the air.

  • Bayek: A strong musk clouds the air... a tanner lives nearby.

Bayek overhead a first conversation.

  • Woman 1: How are you keeping today?
  • Man 1: Most well, thank you nebet. Life is certainly not easy here, but at least we work for ourselves. Not in fear of the lash and only to fill Sefetu's coffers.
  • Woman 1: Yes! Our hard work supports our families and friends.
  • Man 1: The Firebrand has hurt so many people in this world that I am sure his heart will be eaten by Ammit the Devourer upon his death.
  • Woman 1: So it will be.

Bayek heard two men talking.

  • Man 2: How was the hunt?
  • Man 3: Tough. We had to range far to find any good prey.
  • Man 2: Oh?
  • Man 3: Yeah. Best hunting was up to the north west of the village.
  • Man 2: Up near the large rock at the tip of the coast?
  • Man 3: Right. Careful, though. Hyenas tend to den around there.

Two other men were chatting somewhere else.

  • Man 4: How is the house coming?
  • Man 5: Slow, to be honest. It's hard to get all the materials I need to properly fix it up.
  • Man 4: Yes, I know how it goes. It took me months to gather everything I needed for our home.
  • Man 5: Have you heard the stories of Letopolis?
  • Man 4: In passing. But I would rather scrounge for materials here than have to shovel for weeks under the hot sun for my house.
  • Man 5: You are right! Leave the desert for the gods!

He heard two ladies sitting on a bench, conversing.

  • Woman 2: Could you stand to be married to him?
  • Woman 3: Well, yes it's true he does stink, but he's well known for his work. And people pay well for it.
  • Woman 2: I suppose that's fair.
  • Woman 3: You should be nicer to her. Sau village is better for having a tanner here.
  • Woman 2: Good points. I'll try.
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Bayek speaking to the tanner's wife

Bayek approached one of the first ladies.

  • Woman 3: Oh, the gods shame me, neb. The tanner is my husband. He carries that stench home whenever he returns from camp.
  • Bayek: Is he here now?
  • Woman 3: By the smell, you would think so! But it's worse when he's around.
  • Bayek: Do not let it trouble you. We all must do work we do not relish.
  • Woman 3: You are right. My husband works hard, but cannot keep up with demand for his services. The Medjay are said to be legendary hunters. If you would like to earn some good coin, go and see him. I'm sure he could use your help.
  • Bayek: Hmm. I will consider it. Where would I find him?
  • Woman 3: His hunting camp is north and west of Sau.
    He will be tanning hides for days. If only there were some way for him to deal with the stink.
ACO Thick Skin 02

Bayek finding a jar of scented oil

Bayek climbed up to the top of the temple ruins, where he found a jar of oil.

  • Bayek: What's this? Scented oils. Might take the edge of the tanner's stench.

Bayek travelled to the tanner's camp, where crocodiles were attacking the tanner.

  • Sau Tanner: No! Keep your jaws away! Back beast!
    Anyone! Help! Please!
    Sweet Serapis, where did you come from? Back! Back you beast! I will turn you into leather armor.

Bayek helped the tanner kill the crocodiles.

  • Sau Tanner: My thanks, traveler. I did not expect the gods to send help my way this day. I was afraid that beast wanted to eat me in revenge for my craft. What brings you this way?
  • Bayek: Your wife in Sau told me you might need a hunter.
  • Sau Tanner: Yes, yes. Too much demand and not enough supply. I would be more than happy to pay you good coin for the hides I need. And for you to risk their teeth.
  • Bayek: I am listening.
  • Sau Tanner: I need hyena ears, crocodile eggs, and vulture skulls.
  • Bayek: What do you do with vulture skulls?
  • Sau Tanner: Many priestesses of Iset use them for headdresses. They pay well.
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Bayek returning to the tanner

Bayek gathered the materials, and then returned to the tanner.

  • Sau Tanner: Well now, what do you have for me?
  • Bayek: All that you asked for.
  • Sau Tanner: Ah yes! Good, good! And in fine condition. They will do nicely. Your pay.
  • Bayek: And there's this... Do not think me rude, but I found these scented oils. I thought you could use them.

Bayek gave the tanner scented oils.

  • Sau Tanner: I should not refuse I suppose, if only to give my wife some relief! Take this as a token of good faith.

Outcome[]

Bayek helped the tanner with his workload by hunting animals for the materials that he asked for.

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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