He went on to reveal that he was not her biological father and that her mother was still alive, before abandoning his post. During this point, he also adopted a son named Stentor, who served and fought with him throughout the battles. Following the apparent death of Alexios as a result of Kassandra's actions, she was sentenced to death. Despite pleas from Myrrine, Nikolaos refused to budge, as he was strictly adherent to Spartan law. [13], Nikolaos interrupting Kassandra and Stentor, Stentor and Nikolaos after the battle in Boeotia. [10] As Nikolaos was never found, he was declared dead by Sparta. But the meeting doesn’t turn out quite as he expected. Assassin's Creed Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Human When Alexios was about to be thrown off the cliff by a priest, he was stopped by Kassandra, who unintentionally pushed both him off and seemingly killing both him and Alexios. Atop the cliff-edge overlooking the battlefield, Nikolaos waits to see the Misthios that has been so helpful in overcoming the Atheneans in Megaris. The two then parted ways after a moment of catching up. However, the mercenary turned out to be Kassandra, who was informed by her first mate Barnabas that "the Wolf of Sparta" whom she had been asked to kill was actually "Nikolaos of Sparta", whom she recognized as her father. Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Nikolaos?oldid=902649, Nikolaos (Νικολαος) means 'victory of the people', from which the. After starring at Kassandra for a few moments, Nikolaos then threw her off the cliffs to her seemingly death. Species Immediately after killing Aristaios, Nikolaos was found by Kassandra, who was similarly sent to Boeotia to assist Stentor. Most believed him to have died, while others suspected he had deserted his post or simply disappeared. Real-world information In 446 BCE, the two had a son named Alexios. For more guidance, take a look at our guides to the best skills, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey armor, and weapons. Nikolaos reluctantly stood by this sentence and personally attempted to carry it out, only for Kassandra to survive, and, in exile, grew up to become a legendary mercenary. His victories made him a war hero and gave rise to his title as the Wolf. fl. She helped Stentor win the Siege of Megaris in exchange for being able to meet with Nikolaos, and she ultimately decided to spare Nikolaos, despite longing for revenge. [1], Nikolaos' abandoning of his post bred rumors, which spread fast in the Spartan army. [3], Nikolaos dropping Kassandra to her apparent death, That year, tragedy struck when the Cult of Kosmos manipulated the Pythia Praxithea into giving a false prophecy, proclaiming that Alexios would lead to the fall of Sparta. No part of this site or its content may be reproduced without the permission of the copyright holder. Nikolaos was born in Sparta, and he married the granddaughter of King Leonidas I, Myrrine. This article has been identified as being out of date. Get all the best bits of VG247 delivered to your inbox every Friday! [4] As a result, the newborn was condemned to be killed in order to prevent the polis downfall, a decision which Myrrine opposed. [2] Nikolaos later met a young Stentor, taking him under his wing after being impressed with his skills. Nikolaos of Spartawas a Spartan general during the Peloponnesian War and the stepfather of mercenary Kassandra. With Myrrine, the daughter of King Leonidas, he was the father of Alexios and step-father of Kassandra. All Rights Reserved. Unbeknownst to Nikolaos, the mysterious criminal Elpenor contracted a mercenary to assassinate Nikolaos in order to prolong the Peloponnesian War and allow for him to continue profiting from it. For the first time since the traumatic events of their childhood, the Misthios is about to stand face-to-face with Nikolaos, The Wolf of Sparta. Nikolaos of Sparta, also known as the Wolf of Sparta, was a Spartan general who lived during the 5th century BCE. Active Nikolaos was born in Sparta, and he married the granddaughter of King Leonidas I, Myrrine. [6] The army was later assisted by a mysterious misthios, who sabotaged Athenian supplies[2] and eliminated the Athenian-hired mercenary Hyrkanos the Cunning. Release dates: every game confirmed for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch in 2020, These are the best PS4 deals for Black Friday 2020, Looking for an Xbox One deal this Black Friday? In 429 BC, Nikolaos returned to his post and secretly assisted his son Stentor in his efforts to conquer Boeotia. [11], In the aftermath of Nikolaos' disappearance, his step son Stentor was appointed polemarch of his army and were dispatched to Boeotia to claim the region from Athens. Affiliations [7], In 431 BCE, Nikolaos was posted in Megaris to conquer the region with Stentor. However, a catastrophe befell the family one fateful day when an Oracle prophesied the destruction of Sparta at the hands of Myrrine's children. This site © 2020 Gamer Network Limited. For more information, go here. Eventually, he adopted Stentor into his household, taking him with throughout his battles. Nikolaos responded by handing his son over to priest Demetrios Peris for execution, despite his wife's pleas, and he watched as the priest prepared to throw Alexios from Mount Taygetos. At some point, Nikolaos met and married Myrrine, the daughter of King Leonidas I of Sparta. Elias Toufexis [6], By the time of the Peloponnesian War, Nikolas rose up the ranks in the Spartan Army, eventually becoming a general, helping to contribute numerous victories to his polis. He reluctantly but dutifully proceeded to push his daughter from the cliff, and he believed her to be dead. [2] Due to her lineage, Nikolaos would regularly train Kassandra, hoping that she would some day bring glory to the family. Nikolaos of Sparta was a Spartan general during the Peloponnesian War and the stepfather of mercenary Kassandra. He was nicknamed "The Wolf of Sparta" due to his ferocity in battle, and he commanded the Spartan army at the Siege of Megaris in 431 BC.