#amphinomous

Designs of Antinous, Eurymachus, Amphinomous, and Agelaus belong to @messymoonmad

Sorry, Melanthius cannot join them this time, because...

You heard Eurymachus. But no worries, the goatherd will show up.

Without further ado, I present to you, the boys.

(No sound btw)

(Not part of the au)

Also beard telemachus

Also also I need to know what you thought of my storyboards for this +bald eurymachus.

And here are more details on my good suitors AU

This was actually inspired by an amazing mention by @lady-of-the-upside-down which you can find here

Have you all noticed how Antinous had made himself de facto the leader of the suitors of Penelope and yet he was arguably one of the least favored among them both socially or other?

He was not the richest or the one favored for the part of the husband of Penelope (Eurymachus seem to be preferred for it even by Penelope's father Icarius)

He was not the most preferred by Penelope (Penelope seemed to like Amphinomous more than all the other suitors because of his diplomatic nature and his generally meeker ways)

He was not someone connected to Odysseus's expedition (Eurynomus the son of Aegiptius was the brother of one of the men at Odysseus's ship that lost his life to Polyphemus)

His family was not necessarily honorable in the eyes of society in general and the palace in particular (His father had joined the Taphian pirates against the Thesprotians that were the allies of Ithaca and ran a fugitive at Odysseus's feet and Odysseus saved him)

Everything about Antinous seems to make us wonder how on earth he managed to succeed as a de facto leader even if he seems that nothing about him gives off that vibe. He was not the favorite choice of the council or Icarius for the hand of Penelope, he didn't exceed everyone in wealth and he was not preferred by Penelope (on the contrary) and yet we hear by her own lips that "he was said to exceed everyone in Ithaca of his years in his mind and his words" (σέ φασιν ἐν δήμῳ Ἰθάκης μεθ᾽ ὁμήλικας ἔμμεν ἄριστον βουλῇ καὶ μύθοισι) and he has gained first place on the table of the suitors. And yet

He is the most confrontational both at the eyes of the household and Telemachus himself whom he relentlessly pounds with his irony and words

He is the most violent in regards to his plans for he is one of those that wishes the strongest to kill Telemachus

He is arguably almost always drunk or at least severely inebriated (he makes several remarks in regards to wine, most of the time he is depicted drinking and he even dies at the moment he tries to take a drink)

He is the one who argues the strongest and tries to be seen and heard

What if Antinous had to truly claw himself up to society after his father's betrayal? What if his own attempts to become "the best" came from the fact that he was a subject of mockery himself at his youth? What if him drinking exceedingly hid some sort of previous trauma response or coping mechanism? What if his zeal to be heard or become a leader for the name of his own glory has this deep root behind it?

What if his obsession with Telemachus was partially because of his jealousy of Telemachus' father's name and glory?

Telemachus was a child of a famous father. Odysseus was known and loved despite the fact that he had a reputation for indirect methods. As opposed to Antinous's father Eupeithes who became a traitor and failed and had to throw himself at Odysseus's mercy. Telemachus had a mother of a known line, of a known name despite the fact that she too used indirect methods to keep them at bay.

Telemachus is everything that Antinous seems to be; an heir to the throne of a known and loved kingdom, he is the son of honorable parents known in their society and strongly tied with power and the gods' favor. Telemachus is young, vigorous and strong possibly good at sports and words himself Antinous seems to have struggled to be the best as a young man (he even speaks at how highly he thinks of Odysseus even if he has barely met him as a child) and he speaks very highly on the virtues of Penelope. He seems to try his best to be pious to the gods (when he suggest they should offer a sacrifice to Apollo before trying again with their challenge) despite the fact he stumbles many of their laws.

THIS is why he so much desires to break Telemachus or destroy him! THIS is why he antagonizes him when Telemachus finally speaks. If Telemachus proves himself better than him at speech and council then Antinous would lose a powerful paper against him. If Telemachus succeeded gaining the love and attention of the Ithacans then he would lose the popularity he so hard struggled to gain. If Telemachus becomes a man he is going to lose the last chance he has to become the king of Ithaca! This is why he absolutely has to get Telemachus out of the way if he cannot intimidate him to submission.

Telemachus stands in his way of achieving elevation for his name and an escape out of his own family's shame that seems to fall upon him

Antinous could potentially be the bully that was a result of bullying.

Well... All of them is like @anachronic-cobra headcanons

But Antinous has symphaty for Telemachus because Antinous knows what is it feels like to have no father by his side and it's kinda another reason why Antinous doesn't like Odysseus and Antinous thinks Penelope neglecting Telemachus because he easily took down Telemachus (in Little Wolf)

İf Antinous has shame he "probably" take Telemachus hand in marriage because he wouldn't want to marry with a woman that who is in his mother's age (Telemachus would use "not until my father comes home" excuse)

İf Antinous (and other suitors) was nice he would be "probably" be a big brother figure to Telemachus.

İf was he was nice... Antinous wouldn't admit but deep down he does cares about suitors and would be get protective towards to Amphinomous, Melanthius, Eurymachus and even towards to Telemachus if pirates came (bro had PTSD)

Antinous really hates pirates and wants to take revenge on them if he could but... His legs feel shaky and when he saw them he can't help but run away and hide because of the trauma he had... Eurymachus was the first the who noticed it and ordered Melanthius to take a look but Melanthius couldn't open Antinous's door and didn't heard anything.

The suitors wondered what was wrong with him... Amphinous knocked his door asked if he was okay, he almost broked the door.

Antinous acted fine and Eurymachus could feel that something was off but he didn't wanted to bother.... Antinous taked all off his anger to Telemachus but Telemachus hit his head and tied him up until he calms down... (animals doesn't think well when they are blinded with rage after all)

That hurted his pride and couldn't do anything but curse and stay silent, Telemachus couldn't help but ask what was wrong with him or ask if he is ok or not, Antinous tells him to fuck off because he didn't wanted to seem weak but Telemachus pulled his ear (Penelope used to do that to Telemachus when he is not behaving well) Antinous was to stubborn so Telemachus left him alone "why do i even bother..?"

Antinous didn't wanted to stay like this so he explains it, Telemachus feels bad and sorry for him but it didn't mean that he will go easy towards to Antinous and untied the robe and tell him to leave... They didn't talk to eacother after that for a while...

He accidently thought Telemachus was Penelope once and called him "princess" for tease him.

He has abondedment issues

He puts himselfs skulls, so he could look scary

İn modern au he likes Metal music

Penelope: What?

Pisistratus: I think they meant, Telemachus is drowning.

Penelope: WHAT?!

*Meanwhile*

Telemachus: *is drowning*

Odysseus: OH MY GOD, TELEMACHUS! KEEP SWIMMING!

Telemachus: I can't swim, dumbass— *sinks*

Odysseus: TELEMACHUS!

telemachus nooOOOOOOOOO

The gang is all here 👀

Ok so more in depth analysis and headshots of each of these four menaces:

Antinous:

Eurymachus:

Amphinomous:

Melanthius: