The Battle

Diomedes on the War Path

http://college.holycross.edu/projects/himalayan_cultures/2011_plans/gkakas/Diomedes.html

"Then Pallas Athene put valor into the heart of Diomedes, son of Tydeus, that he might excel all the other Argives, and coer himself in glory. SHe made a stream of fire flare from his shield and helmet like the star that shines most brilliantly in summer"

Many men skilled in warcraft have taken their journey to the Styx this day. Two of the Danaans come to mind much quicker than the rest Orsilochos and Krethon, sons of Diokles. In addition, I lost a close companion Deikoon, may the ferryman be kind to him in his passage. These are merely a few of the men who fell today. Several more were killed on both sides. A loss which causes my own heart grief is Pandaros, who I myself tried to inspire back to battle before he was slewn by Diomedes. I myself might have also perished had it not been for the aid of my mother, Aphrodite, and Apollo once Diomedes had the courage to strike at a goddess. But, it was from this and the battle raging that Apollo was able to bring Ares back into the fight. Together he and Hektor sent many warriors to Hades and instilled fear in the hearts of many more. It was not until the gods intervened that the battles were ended and Hektor made himself a friend in Aias. I cannot help but ponder if my destiny will lead me to such greatness as I see in Priam's son. Fighting along side the gods to push back the Achaians.

Hill of the Thicket

A Map of the Battlefield
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Troas.png

Today we sit and wait. The Achaians have gathered in mass set to launch another attack against Troy. The Gods only know what has spurred this new fight into them. But as duty requires I have assembled my Dardanians. If this speaks of the house of Priam's leadership then the gods save us. We are but a coalition of nations from the neighboring tribes set to help a nation defend itself because of a boy's impetuousness and a father's inability to dissuade him. Had my family come as the rulers of Troy surely this would not have come to pass. However, in order for their to be a Troy for my lineage to rule I must fight for Priam alongside his sons and this coalition.....Had I not seen it I would not have believed it. My mother descended from Olympus and saved that fool Alexandros from certain death at the hands of Menelaos. Unfortunately, this means that the vows name him  Menelaos the winner....It seems the gods are not yet done with us, Athene has descended onto the battlefield as well....this cannot bode well for any of us as pawns of the gods...mother watch over me as you did Alexandros....

Who I am

AINEIA∑

I am Aeneas, son of the mortal Anchises and goddess Aphrodite. On my father's side I am the great-grandson of Tros and am therefore related to the ruling family of Troy. Word reaches us that a large contingent of Greeks sail to make war with Priam over a maiden that Paris stole from a Greek king. If the Greek kings can manage to make their way here I see no reason to participate in such a petty conflict. If Priam repays the honour which is deserved to me I may yet join. Destiny decrees that it is in fact myself, and my descendants, that are meant to rule. Perhaps with this war power may  yet change hands. Alas, I must tend the flock of cattle on Mount Ida, how dull.

http://www.mythindex.com/greek-mythology/A/Aeneas.html