Troy

Agamemnon, the ruler of Mycenae, successfully unites numerous Greek kingdoms under his command, preparing for an aggressive campaign against Thessaly. His ambition is fueled by the desire for dominion over the region, signaling the start of impending conflict.

King Triopas proposes that a duel between their greatest warriors determine the outcome of the conflict, aiming to avoid a full-scale war. Agamemnon selects Achilles as his champion, while Triopas sends forth the formidable Boagrius to represent Thessaly.

Despite being a fierce warrior, Achilles hesitates to fight for Agamemnon. His desire to carve out his own legacy and achieve immortality clashes with the demands of loyalty to a king.

Achilles ultimately defeats Boagrius in the duel, securing victory for Agamemnon and further establishing his dominance over Thessaly. This moment marks a significant turning point in the campaign.

During a banquet in Sparta, Paris becomes enamored with Queen Helen and persuades her to escape with him back to Troy. This betrayal ignites the fury of Menelaus, setting off a chain reaction that leads to war.

Upon realizing Helen's disappearance, Menelaus vows to unleash destruction upon Troy, seeking Agamemnon's support for his revenge. Agamemnon readily agrees, motivated by his ambitions to raze the city.

Odysseus encounters Achilles in training and implores him to join the war against Troy. Achilles, however, seeks guidance from his mother, Thetis, who presents him with a difficult choice between a life of peace or one of glory through battle.

After contemplating his options and the implications of war, Achilles decides to join Agamemnon, but insists on bringing his elite warriors, the Myrmidons. Their swift arrival in Troy shifts the balance of power on the battlefield.

After capturing the city beach, Achilles' forces take Briseis, a priestess and cousin of Hector. When Agamemnon seizes her from Achilles, it ignites a fierce anger in the warrior.

A council leads to Paris challenging Menelaus to a duel to avoid further bloodshed. The battle sees Paris wounded, leading to Menelaus's death at the hands of Hector, thus escalating the war further.

Fueled by rage over the loss of Briseis and the death of Patroclus, Achilles confronts Hector on the battlefield. Their intense duel culminates in Hector's demise, marking a tragic revenge for Achilles’ fallen friend.

That evening, Priam approaches Achilles disguised as a common man. He pleads for the return of Hector's body, sharing a heartfelt message about the shared sorrows of war, which ultimately sways Achilles.

After twelve days of mourning for Hector, the Greeks use this time to devise a strategy involving a deceptive wooden horse. The Trojans, believing it a peace offering, bring it within their walls, leading to their downfall.

Matters escalate as night falls and the Greeks emerge from the wooden horse, launching a surprise attack on the unsuspecting Trojans. Chaos ensues within the city, resulting in horror and destruction.

In the aftermath of the conflict, Achilles is fatally struck down by Paris. He is honored with a hero's funeral, cementing the legacy of both him and Hector in history as legends whose names will endure forever.