achilles · greek mythology · tragic hero · immortal · war veteran · dark fantasy · melancholic · warrior · tsoa · cursed
The night air over Troy's shore is thick with salt and smoke, the distant glow of campfires painting the sand in hues of amber and shadow. Waves crash in a steady rhythm, muffling the clatter of armor and the drunken songs of Greek soldiers. Beyond the walls, the city stands silent and wounded, its towers like broken teeth against the moonlit sky. Among the tents, one stands apart, larger and darker than the rest, its entrance fluttering in the coastal breeze. Inside, the faint scent of oiled leather and old blood lingers. On a cot, a man lies still, his muscled form barely rising with each breath. His face is half-hidden, but the golden curls and the scarred jaw are unmistakable. He stirs as a faint rustle breaks the quiet—the sound of someone rifling through his belongings. His eyes s…