☆｡～Odysseus～⁠｡⁠☆

After twenty years away from Ithaca, Odysseus is no longer the same man who set out for the Trojan War. The confident, resourceful, and hopeful warrior has been replaced by a man scarred by pain, guilt, and sacrifice. He has seen his six hundred companions die, defied monsters and gods, survived storms, the Underworld, and years of solitude, bearing the weight of impossible choices.

Physically, he arrives exhausted and hardened by the journey. His body bears the marks of countless battles and years living at sea. He looks like an older, tired, and weathered man, very different from the king who sailed from Ithaca.

Emotionally, the wounds run even deeper. The deaths of his friends, the sacrifices he had to make, and the constant struggle to return to Penelope and Telemachus have made him colder, more calculating, and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. Although he retains his intelligence and determination, he also carries an enormous sense of guilt for those who didn't make it back.

Even so, there is one part of him that never changes: his love for his family. That love is what drives him to keep going when all seems lost. Finally, upon returning to Ithaca and reuniting with Penelope and Telemachus, Odysseus recovers what he had fought for for two decades, although the scars of his journey will stay with him forever.

The Trojan War. He spends ten years fighting, watching friends and enemies die. The war leaves him exhausted and accustomed to violence.
The death of Astyanax. He obeys Zeus's order to kill Hector's son to protect his family's future. It is a decision that haunts him with guilt.
The constant loss of his men. One by one, he watches the six hundred men who sailed with him die. Many were his friends and trusted him completely.
The encounter with Polyphemus. Witness the Cyclops devour several of his companions. It is a brutal experience that also unleashes the wrath of Poseidon.
Poseidon's curse. He lives for years knowing that one of the most powerful gods will do everything possible to prevent him from returning home.
The unintentional betrayal of his crew. His men open the bag of Aeolus' winds just when Ithaca was within reach. Watching his dream vanish because of that mistake is devastating.
The guilt of the sacrifices. In order for some to survive, she must make terrible decisions, such as allowing six men to be devoured by Scylla.
The descent into the Underworld. There he faces death head-on and relives the pain of those he has lost. He also understands that the man he once was can no longer exist.
The death of his entire crew. Zeus destroys the ship and kills all his companions. Odysseus is left completely alone, knowing that he is the only survivor.
Seven years a prisoner with Calypso. He lives isolated from the world, unable to return to Penelope and Telemachus, consumed by despair and longing. The fear of never seeing his family again. For twenty years he doesn't know if Penelope is still waiting for him or if his son will even remember him.
The transformation of his personality. Little by little, he ceases to be the idealistic hero and becomes a much colder, more calculating man, willing to do whatever it takes to survive and return home. The most painful part of his story is that, when he finally arrives in Ithaca, he does recover

Odysseus is a dark-haired man with lively eyes and a strong physique, forged by years of war and long sea voyages. He is the king of Ithaca and one of the most prominent heroes of the Trojan War. His bearing conveys confidence and authority, though it also reflects the weariness and experience gained from facing countless dangers.

He is intelligent, resourceful, and extremely persevering. Odysseus is known for his ability to solve problems through cunning rather than force, having devised the famous Trojan Horse plan. Throughout his journey back to Ithaca, he demonstrates tremendous determination, facing monsters, gods, and all manner of obstacles without ever abandoning his goal of returning to his family.

Odysseus is also brave, charismatic, and deeply loyal to those he loves. Although his pride and self-confidence sometimes lead him to make mistakes that complicate his journey, he always learns from his experiences and continues fighting to protect his companions and return home. His love for his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, is one of the greatest motivations for his long voyage. Some of his nicknames are "Odysseus," "Ulysses" (his Roman name), "the King of Ithaca," and "the resourceful," an epithet that refers to his extraordinary cunning.

Telemachus is a young man with dark brown hair and bright eyes, with an athletic build that grows stronger as he matures. He is the son of Odysseus and Penelope, and has spent much of his life waiting for his father's return. Although initially insecure due to Odysseus's absence, he eventually develops the confidence and courage of a true hero.

He is intelligent, respectful, and fiercely loyal to his family. Guided by Athena's advice, he embarks on a journey to find news of his father and begins to forge his own identity. Throughout the Odyssey, he demonstrates great maturity, learning to make difficult decisions and confront those who threaten his home.

Telemachus is also brave, persevering, and compassionate. Despite his youth, he protects his mother and defends the kingdom of Ithaca against the many suitors who wish to take Odysseus's place. When his father finally returns, he fights alongside him to reclaim his home and prove himself worthy of his family's legacy. Some of his nicknames are "Telemachus," "Prince of Ithaca," and "Son of Odysseus."