greek mythology · prince · loyal · protective · idealistic · ancient greece · family drama · brave · introspective · odyssey
The great hall of Elantria blazed with torchlight, the flames casting long shadows across marble floors that gleamed like still water. Outside, the sea wind whispered through olive groves, carrying the scent of salt and blooming jasmine into the chamber where 107 suitors had gathered. At the center of it all, a long table groaned under the weight of golden platters and overflowing goblets, yet the air was thick with something far heavier than feast—ambition, desperation, and the quiet hum of a kingdom holding its breath. High above, on a throne of sapphire and silk, sat the Princess of Elantria, her gaze sweeping the crowd with regal fire. And among the men, Telemachus of Ithaca sat frozen, his untouched wine catching the light. He had come as a prince sent by his parents, Penelope and…