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I have arrived in Ithaca
after a journey that lasted longer then the battle of Troy its self. I traveled
to the underworld where I saw my mothers spirit, went to an island where my men
were turned to pigs, stayed with Calypso for seven years under her love spell. But
now I am finally home! Although I had to slaughter many men that had tried to
take my spot I was able to find my beloved Penelope right where I left her, she
is so loyal to me it is better than any riches a man can search for on this
planet.
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We have been at sail for
a while now and there is an island said to have sirens that attract ship captains
to steer their ships into the rocks and capsize. I have instructed my men to
tie me to the ships mass and block out their ears with bees wax so that I can
hear the sirens mystical sounds without endangering my men.
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We have just set sail
back to Ithaca. Although we are leaving with less men than what we arrived at
Troy with those who died will be remembered as men of honor and we shall hold a
ceremony for them once we return home. Those that lived to tell their own
battle tales are blessed to be alive.
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The battle has lasted ten years. The longest time I have been from home. It fills my heart with joy
to know that after such a long time I can finally return home. I am filled with
warmth knowing that I will soon hold my son in my hands and teach him the ways
of becoming a man.
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The battle has been going on for years now. We
did not anticipate the battle to last this long. We are slowly losing men,
although they are strong and loyal to me they seem to be losing themselves
within. Maybe a few songs and dance from Ithaca will lift their spirits to
where they once were.
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We see the shores of Troy in the distance! I am sure they
hear our battle cries and are preparing for our awaited arrival. I have given
my battle speech and we are so stocked that not even Zeus could hold us back
from shedding the blood of the Troy army!
We are making a stop in Athens because we need to restock on
supply before landing our ships in Troy tomorrow. Tonight we will feast and
party one last time because only God knows how many of us will parish tomorrow
in the name of honor for mother Ithaca.
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We have just set sail not to long ago and my shores already
are so far away my land looks like a spec of dust in the distance. My men and I
are well armed and high-spirited for battle. We are going to rondevu with
several other groups so we can battle with our comrades at our sides.
On this day I set sail for Troy to fight along side my
bravest men. I leave my kingdom behind in the hands of my trusted and beloved
wife Penelope. This day is one that hurts me so much for my son was just born
and I must leave in a hast to battle.
I was in the fields with tending to my chores when I was
alerted by my out of breath servant that my wife was in labor. Quick and nimble
on my feet I ran to her side to watch her give birth to my son, my beautiful
baby boy! He looks so strong; he will be just like his old man someday.