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Walküre:
The iconic opening of this game, which in all hearts joy and memories rekindles 8-)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=GuPA2OgylO0

I now realise how many things this prologue prophesies. The great battles of the admiral, mythical monsters that will have to be slain and the possible menace of the King of the Titans returning in the world to impose his dark rule again. Other interesting hints are the aiding presence of Athena and the betrayal of the Sea-god (the trident that falls off and nearly hits the hero).

AulëTheSmith:
It's always a pleasure to see this opening trailer, full of epic scenes. Also the isparation of Zeus in form of thunderbolts reminds me the war cry of Arkantos, which temporary boosts the melee attack of the surrounding units  8-) Could be another hint?
Very cool also the logos with the globe and the three civilization , and Nidhogg chasing Pegasus  xD

P.s : various parts of the armor of the Greek warriors reminds me a Roman armor, look at the shoulder plates for example. The arsenal seems to be mixed (the helmet is instead purely of the hoplites). What do you think DieWalküre? And also  the sword of the protagonist is similar to the Roman gladius? (Maybe the protagonist is a Roman himself having visions of past Greek mythic battles?)

Walküre:
Interesting theory. I've never thought about a possible Roman involvement. In my eyes, he does look like a Greek hero, or the admiral of Atlantis! It may be that those were simple ruins of a temple and that the hero had glimpses of what was to occur.

Besides, I will soon unveil my map regarding the Trojan War. Stay tuned! :D

Walküre:
Well, it seems we have come to the moment of truth! I won't indulge myself in very long explanations, as I would like each image to speak for itself.

The concept is not so much intricate. The Greek host, with many legendary heroes at its head, has just landed on the beach and established a base. The troops are preparing for war and within the encampment one may find everything to collect resources from. The wooden walls are the only defence between the host and the deadly environment that lies outside the camp...

The desolated waste is full of snares and dangers, yet one could always turn the menace into an advantage, if the hazard is avoided and some elements used in the proper way.

Then, we have the pearl of the entire campaign: the monumental Troy with its colossal walls. The city is structured in three levels. The first is the dwelling of the civil population and of the common businesses (economy), in the second the Trojan army has its barracks and armouries, and the third is the sacred ground of shrines and temples of different kinds (an enchanted forest inside the very city). Last but not least, the apex is the forbidden acropolis, home to the royal family and seat of three major sanctuaries.

Obviously, as you may expect, heathen gods take part in the conflict for one or the other side. The two main sides are the gods who aid the Greeks and the ones for Troy. I disseminated the map with very important hints at which deities side with who, and some of them are quite evident. I would like you to make some attempts and guess the supporting deity, because I'm cruel and I want you to suffer. Also, I too take part in the war, vanquishing enemies with the might of the sky and blessing the valiant heroes in need. Furthermore, I fight with a certain god, with whom I have a very bitter rivalry xD

I shall unveil things in details in a later moment.

AulëTheSmith:
Very good map DieWalküre :) it's rich in details :) The resources are well defended, it will not be easy for the Achaean to siege the mighty Troy and its mighty walls. Athena can fight I can see, you modify her stat? What is her special attack? I guess I see Hera within the city, in front of the three major gods statue,  is it her your arch enemy? ;)

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