Cicero

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Cicero is an NPC on Amphoreus, located in "Eternal Holy City" Okhema and Beyond Time: An Eternal Page. He will also appear in "Fallen Twilight City" Okhema if the player offers the Georios' Embers to the Living Flame of Georios in that area.

Profile

Cicero is a lecturer that follows Aquila and claims to use a blessing of Phagousa to help him with his lectures.

Locations

"Eternal Holy City" Okhema

"Fallen Twilight City" Okhema

Beyond Time: An Eternal Page

Voice Lines

(Version 1)

▶ "Okhema's prosperity thrives on the hard work of each and every one of its residents."

(Version 2)

▶ "To me, true eternity lives on through our culture."

Dialogue

"Eternal Holy City" Okhema

(First interaction)

Cicero: It is thanks to the hard work of its citizens that Okhema has come to be so prosperous! Ah, a new face!

You seem very popular.

Cicero: "Popular"? You mean my listeners? Haha, I am just a mere orator. It is the people that honor me with their praise.

Okhema truly is prosperous.

Cicero: Are you new to Okhema, (boy/girl)? Welcome to our great city! If you need any help, you can always ask me or the guards. We shall help in any way we can!

Cicero: Although... Your timing is perfect. I have a speech shortly. Would you help me out?

Of course, but you have to tell me what you need first.

Cicero: Wonderful! (Boy/Girl), you are truly kind. Not only are you strikingly attractive, but the light of Aquila also shines on your heart. May Aquila bless you!

Best not. I don't really know you.

Cicero: Alright then...

Cicero: Do you see that drink over there? Can I ask you to pass it to me? I have been speaking for too long, and I am thirsty.

You see a flash of light bounce off of the surface of the crystal chalice. You cannot tell if it was light refracting off of the surface of the crystal, or whether there is something unusual about the drink itself.

There is a faint engraving on the cup that reads: "Blessing of Phagousa." Noticing your suspicion, Cicero clears his throat and lowers his voice.

Cicero: Oh, don't worry about that... It is... a blessing of Phagousa! I have to do this little ritual before every speech I do. You understand, for good luck.

Could this be a divine object gifted by Phagousa THEMSELF? You decide to...

Sneak a taste.

As Cicero looks away, you take your moment to sneak a taste of the liquid in the cup. To your surprise, you realize that it is just a normal glass of plain water. There is nothing special about it at all.

Cicero: Hey... (Boy/Girl), what have you done? I'm going to have to cancel my speech now.... Without my "blessing," I, I... What am I going to do...

It just seems like normal water?

I... can just pour you another cup?

Pass it to Cicero.

Cicero: Ah, thank you! I feel much better now. Great Phagousa above, protect me from ever growing tongue-tied!

Are you a disciple of Phagousa?

Is this drink that special?

Cicero: No... You don't understand... I am not a devout disciple of Phagousa. In my heart, only the omniscience and omnipotence of the Titan Aquila can capture my soul.

Cicero: That glass of water was prepared for me by my friend, a devout disciple of Phagousa. Every morning when the dew hits, she completes a complicated ritual and prays to Phagousa to receive this precious "blessing." The blessing protects me from ever becoming tongue-tied on stage.

Cicero: Drinking it is the only thing that grants me the courage to go on tour with my speeches. Ah... Though it may seem unremarkable when you taste it, its magic is undeniable.

Cicero: Shh... Don't tell anyone. Just keep this a secret between us. I don't want to cause trouble or make others jealous.

(Subsequent interactions)

Cicero: The way I see it, true "eternity" exists in our culture...

Cicero: Oh, it's you. What would you like to discuss today, my new friend?

I want to ask...

Can you tell me a bit about Okhema?

Cicero: What would you like to know about Okhema? Let me think... Perhaps I should start from daily life?

Cicero: Generally speaking, Okhema is a city that is bursting with opportunity. Here, everyone has their own ways of life.

Cicero: However, there is a small secret that lies within all this... In Okhema, true influence comes from who you know, not who you are. I hear that there is a tailor who only makes clothes for "VIP clients." With this, she created an unbelievable personal network.

Cicero: Of course we all believe in personal virtues and integrity. However, if you know how to interact with others and also how to showcase your strengths, this kind of "soft power" is equally important.

Cicero: If you have a unique skill for navigating complex social relationships, there is a chance that you could transform your entire life... Perhaps you will transform even more than just your own life, too. This is where the true charm of Okhema lies.

Cicero: Of course, there is no place in this world that is without fault. We are still exploring. May Aquila's wisdom guide us forward.

Can you tell me a little about the local customs?

Cicero: Customs? It just so happens that my friend has been preparing offerings to Phagousa recently. Allow me to explain them to you.

Cicero: Legend has it that Phagousa "turns water into fine wine so that their disciples may enjoy a great feast." However, did you know that this is not only a miracle, it is also symbolism for a deeper meaning? To enjoy sharing and harmony.

Cicero: In Okhema, we believe that feasts and parties are not simply opportunities to enjoy a good time. We believe that they are also an important method of socializing and communication. It is through drinking together that people drop their guards and open their hearts. It is this kind of atmosphere that is the richest with creative ideas.

Cicero: The fascinating thing is that even normal water, once it has undergone this ritual, tastes like celestial wine to anyone who drinks it. Does that not show the true power of faith?

Cicero: I hear that the flavor of this fine wine grows richer the more people there are. So... no one drinks alone in Okhema. We prefer to face life's difficulties together, just as we celebrate our victories together.

Just what is this "blessing of Phagousa"?

Cicero: What? Oh, that... Did we not agree to keep that a secret?

Cicero: You may think that was just normal water, but I believe that it is "miraculous water that has received the blessing of Phagousa." When I drink it, I gain the courage to stand upon the stage and speak.

Cicero: It sounds absurd, right? The most famous orator in Okhema is scared to speak in front of people. Every time I stand on that stage, I feel like I am facing a pack of hungry beasts. My palms start to sweat, my throat goes dry, and my brain goes blank.

Cicero: But, if I drink that "blessing of Phagousa," I am able to calm myself down. I imagine everyone has things that they fear. I'm sure you are no different. What about you? Have you found your own "blessing of Phagousa"?

I don't have any more questions.

That's all for now.

Cicero: Alright, I have a few speeches to give shortly. I shall have to leave you here, my apologies.

Cicero: Ahem — Everyone, hear my word! It is thanks to the hard work of its citizens that Okhema has come to be so prosperous! Every new strength that comes to be is crucial to our success. This is why we must show enthusiasm as we welcome our new friends to Okhema!

"Fallen Twilight City" Okhema

Cicero: Citizens, do not panic! Join me in praising the glorious Holy City of Okhema, which has shone for a thousand years! Gulp—

Cicero: How many times have foreign armies reached our gates, nearly toppling our walls? How many times have the creations of the black tide shattered our stone pillars and slaughtered our people? Gulp—

Ardent Audience: Ohh... Ooooooh!

Cicero: And in the end? We, the citizens of the Holy City of Okhema, inheritors of reason, wisdom, and glory, have never faltered under the watchful gaze of Kephale. Time and again, we have crushed our enemies! Gulp—

Ardent Audience: Huh?

Cicero: This time will be no different! Stand up, just like the Chrysos Heir, who bled and fought before us! Defend our home and let glory shine upon our final moments! Gulp—

Ardent Audience: Why are you always drinking from that bottle of honey brew?

Cicero: I—I'm nervous too! Gulp—

Beyond Time: An Eternal Page

Dorian: Food?

Petros: Eat.

Dorian: The usual?

Petros: Yes.

Cicero: Alas, dear hero, no matter how many times I hear it, I still can't wrap my head around this... concise way of speaking...

That's how friends talk.

Cicero: You're right, I was thinking too much into it.

Just keep listening, you'll get it.

Cicero: Indeed. You. Right.

Cicero: My next lecture's theme is "Exploring the Mountain's Diner." But before that, I need to get acquainted with these silent giants first.

Cicero: ...Esteemed guards! I heard you finally changed careers and opened a little diner?

Dorian: Wrong, not a guard, a cook.

Petros: Eat first, then talk. Here, Cicero. Take, hornswine skewer.

Cicero: ...

Dorian: ...Yummy?

Cicero: I haven't eaten yet! I was just surprised you already knew who I was.

Petros: Yes.

Cicero: I'm moved! I'm going to get the real Phagousa's Blessinghoney brew! I thought you didn't want to talk to me, but let's chat more!

Dorian: Sure. Come diner. Chat.

Petros: This one. Chatterbox.

Dorian: Hero, join. If free.

Trivia

Etymology

Marcus Tullius Cicero was a distinguished statesman and lawyer of the late Roman Republic, widely regarded as one of its greatest orators. He is also known for his writings on rhetoric, philosophy, politics, and his surviving volumes of letters.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Cicero
Chinese (Simplified)	西塞罗
Chinese (Traditional)	西塞羅
Japanese	キケロ
Korean	키케로
Spanish	Cicerón
French	Cicéron
Russian	Цицерон
Thai	Cicero
Vietnamese	Cicero
German	Cicero
Indonesian	Cicero
Portuguese	Cicero / Cícero

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