Diomedes

King of Argos

Ruler of the free city state Argos, Diomedes was one of the most skilled warriors in the Acheaen Army, and a hero of the Trojan War. Favoured highly by Athena and despised by Ares, Diomedes was instrumental in the Fall of Troy and the success of the Acheaen Army.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Diomedes is a muscular man with a great many scars scattered across his tanned skin. His hair is short, curly and brown. His eyes were once blue, but ever since he was blessed by Athena, they are now silver in colour, and faintly shimmer and glow.

Special abilities

Diomedes can see through and magical illusion, no matter its source. His reflexes also far surpass that of a mortal man.

Specialized Equipment

Diomedes wields a spear with a tip forged from grey adamant. The shaft of the spear is made of iron, and the handle positions are covered in leather to make gripping the weapon easier.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

As a young king, Diomedes was one of the suitors of Helen, and he was one of many suitors swore an oath to protect the marraige of whoever Helen chose as her husband. When Helen chose Menelaus, Diomedes travelled home to Argos, thinking he would never be called to action due to the oath. His prediction ends up being false when Helen is kidnapped by Prince Paris of Troy, with the aid of Aphrodite.
Diomedes and the rest of the Acheaen Army made their way to Troy and gave the Trojans one chance to return Helen, which Troy refused to do. This kickstarted the Trojan War, which lasted for ten years. In the ninth year of the war, when Achilles refused to fight, the Acheaen Army began to lose to the Trojans. In order to counterbalance this, Athena blessed Diomedes, giving him eyes that could see through any illusion, even those created by gods, and enhancing his reflexes to a supernatural level. The only sign that he was any different was that his eyes when from blue to a shining, glowing silver.
Diomedes used these blessings to cut a bloody path through the Trojan forces, and to interfere with any gods that were helping the Trojans whilst in mortal disguises. It os said that he threw his spear into the shoulder of Aphrodite herself, but if this is an exaggeration or not remains unknown.
After the Trojan War ended, Diomedes sailed back home to Argos, where he rules to this day.

Mental Trauma

The ten years of constant battle have taken their toll on Diomedes, and he is now uncomfortable whenever a weapon is out of his reach. He even sleeps with his spear leaning against the wall of his bed chambers.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Diomedes has two motivations in life; to ensure that Argos prospers and to serve Athena whenever she asks something of him.
Diomedes has been strengthening the security within Argos, as he fears that if tensions between the Venatorian Empire and the rest of Eregost continue to escalate, he may not be able to stop Argos from falling before the might of the Venatorian Legions.
As the Champion of Athena, Diomedes feels that it is his duty to serve the interests of the Goddess of Strategy and Wisdom. He believes that if not for Athena, he would have died at Troy. He occasional performs small services for Athena as a thanks for the gift shee gave him.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Diomedes is incredibly skilled with his spear, both while using it in close quarters and when hurling it at his enemies. He wields it with both accuracy and strength.
Diomedes can be rather stealthy when he wants to be, and was one of the quietest in the Acheaen Army, only Odysseus was stealthier.

Vices & Personality flaws

Diomedes cannot stand being away from any of his weaponry for long periods of time. It makes him become agitated, easily stressed and can occasionally cause him to panic.

Social

Contacts & Relations

"I've got to hand it to Diomedes, he's somehow managed to become a favourite of Athena's. Not many people can say they've warmed the heart of the Virgin Goddess of Strategy." ~Hermes, God of Trickery, Inventor of Coins and Fastest Being in Existence.

Diomedes is Athena's favourite warrior, with Odysseus being her second favourite. She admires his bravery and adaptive natire, and so she blessed him with divine eyesight and reflexes.
Diomedes occasionally meets with Odysseus, Menelaus and some of the other heroes of the Trojan War, in order to have a massive, week long feast and party, in order to reminisce about their days on the battlefield.

Religious Views

Diomedes is a devout follower of Athena. He is her current champion and still occasionally acts as her agent on the mortal plane.

Social Aptitude

"Diomedes speaks truth, no compliments or false promises. These traits are increasingly rare in mortals." ~Athena, Goddess of Strategy and Wisdom.

Diomedes speaks in a blunt manner, ans tends to finish conversations sooner than others both expect and prefer. Diomedes doesn't care if he hurts the feelings of other people, he prefers to state facts than lie to preserve the egos of others.

Hobbies & Pets

Diomedes enjoys to play stategy games, read about myths and legends, train with his spear and go hunting with his hounds.

Alignment

Lawful Good

Age

65

Sex

Male

Eyes

Shining silver

Hair

Short, curly brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Tanned, heavily scarred

Height

5'11

Weight

71kg

Ruled Locations

• Argos