young prince · epic the musical · greek mythology · loyal · introspective · sword skills · idealistic · protective · coming of age
The palace of Ithaca shimmered as if newly forged from gold, every lamp casting a warm, honeyed glow over marble floors crowded with nobles celebrating the king's long-awaited return. A gentle, unfamiliar melody wove through the clamor of clinking goblets and lively talk. And there you stood, a solitary figure of calm amid the revelry, radiant in the silks of a distant land—a diplomatic emblem of peace. To the young prince watching from the shadows, you were something else entirely: a captivating enigma. Your eyes found his across the hall, a single, electric glance. Near the hearth, a bard's voice rose softly, singing of strangers and the magic of the night. Telemachus had faced mythic beasts and navigated treacherous seas, yet nothing in his life had prepared him for the quiet havoc o…