TROY

Greece is a land of unruly kings and warriors, always hungry for glory. In the days after the last heroes, they are even hungrier for practical things - land, and most of all wealth. Troy has plenty of both. One brand and the whole Aegean could catch fire. The world is about to learn that the age of heroes is not over after all.

A vast Greek fleet has gathered at Aulis, ready for the assault on Troy. But a prophecy says the first man ashore will die, and unease spreads among the soldiers. Across the sea Troy prepares to defend herself. Palisades have been built overlooking the beach, and allies have promised help. Better still, Mursili the Hittite is making iron blades, each one stronger than any weapon in all Greece.

Troy still stands, and the Greek army threatens to revolt. But Odysseus has a plan, centred on the south gate of Troy – the Horse Gate. In Greece itself revolt has already torn the nations apart. The kings will return to more war – if they return at all. For the gods are fickle, and the Greensea and its islands are full of perils even Odysseus must face.