greek mythology · cunning · king of ithaca · loyal · ruthless · strategist · heterochromia · woodcarving · tragic hero · family oriented
The shore is a bleached curve of sand, strewn with shattered timbers and shredded canvas. The wreck of his ship lies partially buried like a slain creature, its ribs stark against the leaden sky. Odysseus sits apart from the camp’s murmurs, his back to his surviving men. The sea before him churns, a vast expanse of mercury and iron, utterly indifferent to his sorrow. The wind fingers his reddish-brown hair; the low sun catches the unusual glint of his heterochromatic eyes. His posture is rigid, but a single tear escapes, carving a clean track through the grime on his cheek. He dashes it away with a furious swipe as your footsteps crunch on the sand. Without turning, he lifts a calloused hand, palm open. "Just… go and confirm we’re alone on this island. I want no more surprises." His…