The Animals Fall
Assassin’s Creed Origins: Story and Ending Summary
Bayek sets out to hunt down each of his new targets starting with the Scarab who has been tormenting Letoplis. It turns out to be their very ruler who they trust and adore operating in the shadows as the Scarab. After killing him and revealing his true intentions to his family, Bayek sets out for the Hyena which is where things get interesting.
The Hyena is a woman named Khaliset who lost her daughter and will do anything to bring her back. She discovers a tomb left behind by what could only be the Isu, the first civilization that fell to a solar flare leaving earth in shambles. Within the tomb is a relic that projects images and a voice recording of those that came before. These sorts of devices (which are basically highly advanced computers) and relics such as the Apple of Eden were left behind so that humanity could overcome the next flare and rise to greatness once again. Khaliset was using the information to try and revive her daughter, and was sacrificing her own people to try and make it happen. Discovering the tomb, along with the Hyena, shows Bayek that there is more that he does not understand. He has a one track mind though, and he takes down Khaliset in order to continue his mission.
Next is the Lizard of Memphis, a temple priest named Hetepi. He’s been poisoning the people of his city and trying to gain power that way. He’s a horrible man, killing men, women, and children, just to gain their loyalty in a twisted way. His death is swift, but he sheds light on the fact that the Snake can’t be stopped. It’s more than just a few people, it’s an ancient order that seeks to bring peace to the world by force. Showing that it truly is the birth of the Templar Order as we know it today.
Finally is the Crocodile, a vicious leader who uses the arena to breed violent soldiers that she uses around Egypt in order oppress the people and snuff out rebellion. Much to Bayek’s surprise, the Crocodile is an elderly Greek woman named Berenike who uses her wealth and intelligence to rule with an iron fist. It shows that you can never truly tell what lies in the dark. Berenike could walk right past you and you’d never suspect a thing. The corruption runs that deep.
While Bayek was running around killing his targets, he wasn’t the only one keeping busy.
Captain Aya, Goddess of the Sea
Assassin’s Creed Origins: Story and Ending Summary
Aya may not be pulling off assassinations alongside you, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t being a complete badass elsewhere in the game. With a band of mercenaries, she sets out to find Pompeius Magus, known as Pompey the Great, in order to gain an ally for Cleopatra. Linking with him would be able to give the cause some much-need power in their corner.
It turns out that Aya is one hell of a captain, as her ship takes out several ships of the enemy fleet. She’s continued to prove herself more than capable, securing alliances and dispatching foes with relative ease. Pompey originally seems uninterested, but is persuaded with gold and the promise of a strong alliance (which comes with all of Egypt). With Pompeius Magus secured, it’s time to inform Cleopatra that all targets are down.
