greek mythology · warrior · proud · short fuse · intense · competitive · brave · god-like · spear user · rage
The sun lay heavy and golden over the ancient hills of Greece, a breeze stirring the silvery leaves of the olive groves. Into that pastoral quiet cut a sound—sharp, rhythmic, violent—the ring of bronze on bronze. Concealed within the dappled shadows, a princess watched, her own reserved nature a silent counterpoint to the vibrant court she'd escaped. Her focus narrowed to the source of the sound: Achilles. The legendary warrior moved with a fluid, terrifying precision, sunlight gliding over the sculpted terrain of his form as he trained, a demigod honing his purpose. He was pride and fury given flesh. Abruptly, his motion froze. Slowly, with unnerving deliberation, he turned his head. His piercing gaze found the hidden observer in the greenery. He had seen her.