Assassin’s Creed Odyssey houses a myriad of some interesting and some not-so-interesting characters to interact with. Most of the NPCs you will encounter won’t have much to say, but Herodotos is fairly chatty and propels the game’s narrative forward. This guide will outline the Followers of Truth quest and advise you on whether to pick Theodoros or Mestor as the culprit.
Followers of Truth quest
Before you begin the Followers of Truth quest, you will first have to complete the Regrets quest.
Once you are ready to begin, you will be tasked by Herodotos to find the Followers of Ares’ hideout.
Followers of Ares’ Hideout
The hideout can be found on Samos Island at the center of the Devotee’s Sanctuary. Find the Akousmatikoi Cave and speak to Herodotos before heading inside.
Kill the Followers of Ares
You will then have to assassinate the four followers inside the cave, which will trigger another dialogue with Herodotos.
Investigate Hideout
Herodotos will want to find out what the followers were doing inside the cave, which will trigger a period of investigation.
There are five clues scattered throughout the cave, including a list of names, family sigil, writings, Persian coins and Athenian and Spartan uniforms.
Speak with Herodotos
After gathering all of the clues, Herodotos will believe that the Persians are to blame and that one of his brothers is an accomplice. He will then ask you which brother you think it is.
Should you choose Theodoros or Mestor?
Ultimately, Mestor is the culprit, as he was the one who killed Herodotos’ parents and put Samos Island in danger.
Regardless of who you choose, the story will reach roughly the same conclusion, however there are more perks to choosing Mestor.
Aside from him being the true culprit, choosing Mestor will also get Theodoros off your back and even become friends with you.
As Mestor is technically the correct choice to make, you will also receive maximum rewards of plenty XP and Drachmae.
The quest Family Values will also be unlocked once you complete Followers of Truth.
Defense of Samos quest
After concluding Followers of Truth, you will then be able to begin the Defense of Samos quest, which will bring Herodotos’ narrative to a close.
This quest will task you with battling in a ship-based encounter against the Persians, to defend Samos Island.
Afterwards, Herodotos will move on to live out a new life now that his criminal brother is out of the way and he also has a new ally in Theodoros.
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