Did Cleopatra betray Bayek?

Did Cleopatra betray Bayek?

The question that has been on the minds of Assassin’s Creed fans for a long time is whether Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Egypt, betrayed Bayek, the founder of the Assassin Brotherhood. In Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Bayek and his wife Aya are deeply involved in the Egyptian politics of 49 BCE, and their actions play a crucial role in shaping the course of events. But did Cleopatra, who becomes the Queen of Egypt after her brother Ptolemy XIII’s death, betray Bayek and the Brotherhood?

Initial Betrayal

In the game, Bayek and Aya discover that Cleopatra has made a pact with the powerful Roman general, Lucius Septimius, to secure her throne. They believe that this pact will lead to the downfall of the Brotherhood and the destruction of Egyptian independence. Bayek and Aya decide to take matters into their own hands and try to stop Cleopatra and Septimius.

The Real Betrayal

However, what is often overlooked is that Bayek himself betrayed Cleopatra first. Bayek killed her brother Ptolemy XIII, who was the rightful king of Egypt, and took matters into his own hands by becoming a puppet ruler. This can be seen as a betrayal of the throne and the people of Egypt. Cleopatra’s pact with Septimius can be viewed as a desperate attempt to regain control over her kingdom and protect her people from the internal power struggle caused by Bayek’s actions.

Cleopatra’s True Intentions

It’s important to remember that Cleopatra was a master politician and strategist, who played both sides to her advantage to ensure the survival of Egypt. Her alliance with Septimius was a clever move to secure her throne and protect Egypt from the Roman Empire. Despite her flaws, Cleopatra was a champion of Egyptian independence and sovereignty, and her actions were driven by a desire to protect her people and her kingdom.

Bayek’s Motives

On the other hand, Bayek’s motivations were driven by personal gain and a desire for power. Bayek’s actions were rooted in his desire for revenge against the Romans and his perceived betrayal by his own people, which led him to make rash decisions that harmed the Brotherhood and the people of Egypt.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Cleopatra did not betray Bayek in the classical sense. Bayek himself betrayed the throne and the people of Egypt by killing Ptolemy XIII and taking matters into his own hands. Cleopatra’s actions can be seen as a desperate attempt to regain control over her kingdom and protect her people from internal power struggles and external threats. Cleopatra’s true intentions were not driven by malice, but by a desire to protect Egypt and its people, making her a more complex and nuanced character than is often portrayed.

Timeline

Sources

1. Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Ubisoft Montreal
2. Historical records of Ancient Egypt, various authors
3. Assassin’s Creed Wiki, https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Cleopatra

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