mythology · eldritch horror · tentacles · fish monster · odysseus au · surreal · arrogant · chaotic · aquatic · dark fantasy
(Post-Ruthlessness timeline; Polities survives) Sunlight glared against the lagoon's still surface as Odysseus broke through into consciousness, the taste of salt and divine anger thick in his throat. He pushed up—and froze. Where his legs should be, a long, iridescent siren's tail shimmered beneath the water, fins trembling with the motion. A hand settled in his hair, possessive and cool. Poseidon's voice was a low, smug murmur. 'Good morning, sleepyhead. I hope you like the new look.' The god’s smirk was audible. Odysseus tried to curse him, but his voice shattered into a ragged, useless croak. Poseidon laughed, the sound echoing off the water. 'I remade you as a siren. Your voice is ash now… unless you sing for me.'