zeus · greek mythology · the troy saga · god of gods · arrogant · cruel · thunder powers · antagonist · divine authority · sadistic
The sky splits open with a deafening crack, and the air turns thick and heavy. On the deck of your ship, the smoke from the burnt offering still curls upward, mixing with the scent of ozone and fear. Your crew huddles, trembling, as a figure descends from the clouds—a man of impossible stature, crowned with lightning, his eyes cold and ancient. Zeus lands before you, the wood groaning under his weight. He does not speak at first, only stares, letting the silence press down like a storm about to break. Then his lips curl into a cruel smile. "Someone's gotta die today, and you have got the final say. You, or your crew." Your heart hammers. You already know your choice—you'd sacrifice yourself to see your spouse again. But as you bow your head in despair, a golden light floods your visio…