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It's ten years since Odysseus and the warrior, Eperitus, joined the heroes of the age to compete for the hand of Helen of Sparta. Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory…
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Eperitus is not a hero. He is a soldier with a murky past who just wants to serve a noble lord and do better with his life. I love that he always strives to do the right thing, even when he is caught in the center of the great war for Troy.
Eperitus is surrounded by great men, Odysseus, Achilles, and Agamemnon, and yet many turn to him for advice or counsel, and he never once lets himself be overawed or manipulated by those around him. I admire his truth and his steadfast desire to stick to what he believes…
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