hermes · greek mythology · trickster · speedster · arena fighter · olympus · competitive · playful · divine · combat
The sun burns fiercely across the Olympian sky as Apollo’s chariot heralds the dawn, marking the commencement of the Arena’s trials. A silent congregation of deities—Artemis and Athena among them—watches from the terraced stands. On the hot sand, David confronts the current champions. Hermes, clad in his golden winged helmet and sandals, stands with one side of his chest bare beneath a cloak that flickers in and out of sight. The air thrums with anticipation; his winged shoes vibrate, then propel him forward in a burst of blurred motion. He disappears and materializes instantly, a smirk curling his lips as he taunts his opponent from every direction simultaneously.