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Kleitos of Ithaca

(Κλειτός — “renowned, called forth”)

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Spirit Animal:

Molossian Hound

Not merely a war dog, but a guardian of hearth and flock.

Symbolism:

• Protective without cruelty

• Strong yet warm-hearted

• Loud laughter, strong presence — but disciplined in duty

• Loyal to the household above all

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Status in the Palace:

Kleitos entered palace service after Odysseus had already departed for Troy.

With the king absent, Ithaca required reliable men to maintain order beyond the palace walls. Kleitos was not born noble, but he was born free — and in the Mycenaean world, freedom and reputation could open doors.

His family formally presented him to the palace as a man willing to enter royal service. Such arrangements were common: a free household could bind one of its sons to the wanax’s estate in exchange for honor, stability, and protection.

He was accepted not for bloodline, but for proven character.

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Backstory:

Kleitos was born to livestock keepers in the inland hills of Ithaca. His family raised large Molossian-type hounds trained to defend sheep from wolves and raiders.

From childhood, he learned:

• Strength is responsibility.

• Protection is service.

• The strong stand between danger and the vulnerable.

When Odysseus left for Troy, the balance of Ithaca shifted. Without a ruling king present:

• Local disputes grew more frequent.

• Minor feuds escalated.

• Authority became uncertain in rural districts.

Kleitos began stepping in during conflicts — not as an official, but as a respected young man known for fairness and restraint. He broke up fights without bloodshed. He listened before acting.

Word of him reached the palace.

During a time when loyal manpower was needed, Kleitos was brought into service as a palace guard — formally sworn to the royal household.

He became known quietly as “the one who stands between.”

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Kleitos is:

• A free man

• Bound by oath to the royal household

• Likely granted food, equipment, and status in return for service.

He is part of the king’s warrior-retinue — though still young within it.

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Conflict with the Other Guards:

With Odysseus absent:

• The authority to punish noble guests is politically delicate.

• Penelope maintains the household, but cannot openly wage war on visiting aristocrats.

• Guards must tread carefully to avoid civil conflict.

Many older guards understand this. (Like Alkaimos or Pistos)

Kleitos struggles with it.

To him:

• Protection should not depend on politics.

• Disorder within the hall is still disorder.

• A house should not decay while its defenders stand idle.

When told:

“We cannot act without the king.”

He feels the frustration deeply.

But he does not disobey.

His restraint shows maturity beyond his years.

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Personality

• Open smile

• Quick laughter

• Tireless worker

• Direct and honest

• Deep moral clarity

• Protective of servants and common folk

• Genuinely believes in justice

He does not serve out of ambition.

He serves because he believes a household must be defended — even in waiting.

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Strengths:

• Strong defensive fighter

• Excellent shield discipline

• Skilled at de-escalating conflict

• High endurance

• Inspires confidence among rural communities

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Flaws

• Impatient with excessive caution

• Struggles to understand political compromise

• Sometimes visibly frustrated

• Still learning the weight of hierarchy

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Relationship to Telemachus:

Kleitos respects Telemachus not because he is prince — but because he sees him trying to grow into the role.

He may:

• Offer small words of encouragement

• Stand slightly closer when tension rises

• Be the first guard whose posture shifts when a suitor oversteps

He does not treat Telemachus as a boy.

He treats him as a future king.

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Raaah!!! I love rqg so much!!

A quick drawing of LOZ’s most (and my favourite) flamboyant villain. Enjoy! :)

A/N: What is this?? A Prinxiety fic?? I know its been a while since I’ve wrote Prinxiety but hheeeyyyy I decided to take a small break from LAMP for a moment and write this little drabble. Hope you like it! 

@sanderssidesspook

summary: All Virgil wanted to do was go for a little walk what he least expected was to step in the middle of a graveyard with no way out and voices whispering to him. He can’t just have one normal day to relax can’t he? 

WC: 1,366

ships: Romantic Prinxiety 

warnings: crying, anxiety attack, Panic attacks, graveyards,  Dragon witch (Idk if this is a warning or not but decided to make it one anyway just in case) 

Tag List: @punsterterry @frostedlover

Virgil had no idea what to do or really where he was.

All he knew was that it was pitch blackness surrounding him, suffocating him, and there were gravestones littered across the ground that he kept tripping over from time to time. He could tell as well that there were low hanging trees from the way the wind picked up every few minutes and he could hear the branches moving above him. Or at least he hoped was the branches moving for all he knew it could be some monster or creature.

And as it got colder in the midnight air and in turn made him shiver and shake even more he tried to pull his jacket even tighter around him, his hands turning pale white against the sides of his jacket.

Why was he out here in a graveyard in the middle of the night? Well, he had wanted to get some fresh air and wanted to go for a little walk to soothe his nerves. Thomas has been working hard lately and in turn, he has as well.

He wanted some chill time to himself as the others always constantly check up on him and truthfully he loved it as he knew they cared about him, but if he had, to be honest, he missed his alone time. So he had thought he would come to Roman's imagination room to run off some of his steam and the second he walked through that door he landed in this graveyard. He had lost track of how long he's been here it could be minutes to hours for all he knew.

He had hoped that maybe if he continued to walk maybe he'll end up in some town or something, true being surrounded by strange people can be bad but this was certainly worse. There must be something wrong with Roman's room if this is where he popped out at.

Rules : Spell out your URL with song titles and tag people to make more fun !

Tagged by: @ask--sanji

A - Again - Yui

S - Sign - FLOW

K - Kagerou Days (Heat Haze Days) - Shizen no Teki-P

T - The Apology Song - Diego Luna | Gustava Santaolalla

R - Ready Steady Go - L'Arc~en~Ciel 

A - Aoi Honoo - Itowokashi

S - Shelter - Porter Robinson | Madeon

H - History Maker - DEAN FUJIOKA (iregretnothing)

Y - Yakety Sax - Boots Randolph (H A)

L - Lighthouse - The Hush Sound

A - Asymmetry - Yui Horie