What if Ares the God of War was faced with a situation that war and violence would not solve?
What if Ares the God of War had to humble himself before the spirit of justice and trust his testimony to be his weapon of salvation, the truth his shield of defense?
Ares still suffers from the humiliating memory he felt when justice last caught up to him, to him and Aphrodite.
Does Ares dare trust justice to be on his side now?
Will the truth be enough to spare him from the consequences of having committed an unrighteous murder in the mortal world?
Did he commit an unrighteous murder?
In Ares’ red eyes, Halirrhothius’ death was justice served. But justice was not served on a battlefield but on a beach. Ares’ rage and vengeance destroyed the young minor god.
Does Ares have any defense at all for his actions?
Will his defense be good enough to appease his accuser?
Who is his accuser anyway?
“It was a righteous kill and everyone knows it!”
“No, Ares, everyone does not know it. You wouldn’t be brooding on Aster Areos if you believed that. Poseidon’s lies are growing roots, deep roots. Every day he accuses you falsely.” Themis was unusually heated. “Give this fight to me. You are a beast who only knows how to quarrel like an animal, but such a way now is futile. You cannot kill him or silence his lies with violence.”
“To hades with Poseidon and his poisonous tongue.” Ares’ red eyes were beginning to see blood again. He pictured himself returning only to lay waste in every temple dedicated to Poseidon. He imagined murdering his ignorant worshippers.
– Excerpt from Ares in Chains
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Allen M Werner is also author of the epic dark fantasy series
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