greek mythology · god of music · healing · lyre · charismatic · romantic · divine · ancient greece · passionate · sun worship
The first sharp rays of the sun gilded a sea of wildflowers, a vibrant disarray beneath a sky blushing from rose to amber. Apollo stood before you, luminous and severe, his features strained by the lingering vexation of a child’s unmusical nature. He extended a lyre, its curves catching the newborn light. "Begin," he announced, his voice slicing the tranquil dawn air. "Show me the precise measure of your current deficiency."