Athena

> *“I begin to sing the honored goddess, Pallas Athena,*
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> *The grey-eyed, very-clever one with a relentless heart,*
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> *A city-defending, revered and courageous maiden*
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> *Tritogeneia, whom counselor Zeus himself gave birth to*
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> *from his sacred head, already holding her weapons,*
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> *all gold and shining. Then awe took all the immortals*
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> *who looked on. And she rose from the immortal head*
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> *of aegis-bearing Zeus immediately in front of them*
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> *shaking her sharp spear. And great Olympos shook*
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> *terribly beneath the fury of the grey-eyed goddess*
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> *as the ground echoed frightfully around. Even the sea*
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> *was churned up with its dark waves and the brine seized*
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> *suddenly. The glorious son of Hyperion brought his*
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> *swift-footed steeds to rest for a long time until*
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> *the maiden Pallas Athena took the divine weapons*
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> *from her immortal shoulders. And counselor Zeus laughed.*
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> *Hail to you, then, child of aegis-bearing Zeus.*
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> *And I will also praise you with yet another song still.”*
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## 1920s

In the 1920s, Athena has split into two minds in order to more fully optimize how she spends her time -- Pallas and Promachos. She first Awoke shortly before the Great War and was there for the events leading up to it before the world exploded. Some may even say she had a part in how they played out.

## Promachos

### Abilities

expert tactician & strategist, god strength, god healing, field medic, electrical skills

> *"Let me tell you what I wish I'd known*
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> *When I was young and dreamed of glory,*
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> *You have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your story.*
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> *I know that we can win,*
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> *I know that greatness lies in you,*
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> *But remember from here on in, history has its eyes on you.*
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> *History has its eyes on you.”*
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She does not remember much of the ancient wars of the past; but the Goddess of War does remember the Great War of attrition and all of its casualties. Every single soul that died under the command of her soldiers. How she guided the Allies to Victory. The tools she invented and had help forging in order to ensure the greater good would come out on top.  They say she is cold, no-nonsense, vengeful. But she is calculated, her Father’s right hand, and will do whatever it takes to keep the City moving as a well-oiled machine that will reap benefits from its battles. No matter the cost.

**But the end will always justify the means. Right?**

## Athena Pallas

### Abilities

expert tactician & strategist, god strength, god healing, field medic, electrical skills

### Occupation

The Pallas, leader of the ParthenonCostume Assistant (formerly)

Allied Spy (formerly)

### Allies

AchillesHester Casella (Hestia)

Ida Blackburn (Nyx)

Apollo

Harvey Brandt (Hephaestus)

Aldric Simons (Hades)

### Enemies

Alexandre Rocher (Prometheus)Peter (Pan)

> *"I'm ready for destiny, my tresses are curled,*
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> *I'll take what is rightly mine with curtains unfurled.*
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> *I will not quit, I won't be forgotten.*
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> *I will shine, I'll dazzle and more."*
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Though less unsuspecting than her counterpart, Athena Pallas is not to be underestimated (she is, after all, Pallas). She is just as calculated, just as cold when she wants to be. Her focus is primarily as a patron of the arts and keeping innovation thriving in the City, as well as doing undercover work for the Parthenon. What very few know is that she deals with everything Promachos does not want to. The PTSD. 'Softer' emotions. Name it, and Pallas is most likely dealing with it.

**“Queen, the foundation of the land and the City is yours, you are its mother, mistress, and guardian.”**

Athena fronts as Pallas generally, with Promachos as an ever-present and judgmental voice that nudges away most of her impulsive behavior. Though she can change forms at will, sometimes one form will take over or refuse to come forward due to strong emotions.

### THE GREAT WAR

From 1914-1918, Pallas and Promachos were split into two separate bodies. Promachos, known as General Areia Promachos, was a war general for the Allies, focused on war strategy, leading the troops at large, and negotiations. She was in charge of inventing several new war technologies such as machine guns, tanks, and mustard gas.

Pallas (known only as “Kid”) was on the field and in the trenches collecting intel and useful information for the Allies. There, she meets Achilles, who immediately devoted himself to her. Together, they embark on dangerous missions across No Man’s Land that only they as immortals can do.

### NOVEMBER 1818

The war is over. General Promachos has disappeared and is presumed MIA or dead. The warlike part of Athena filters back into Pallas; and while she can feel Promachos rejoin her consciousness and has all of her memories, the war strategist has gone completely quiet.

### 1919

Athena and Achilles came to the US from Europe in early 1919 and land themselves on the docks of the City. Athena is thankful to be on land. War veterans with nowhere to go and no support, they wander the streets of the City for two months, enduring harassment and less than unlivable conditions.

A change in luck brings a failed recon attempt of one of Hester Casella’s warehouses. Athena is found by Hestia, treated for her wounds, and taken back to Prytaneum House for a bath, a meal, and next steps.

### CURRENT DAY

Athena is in charge of the Parthenon, one of many organizations in charge of protection of the City to keep away threats. She is an anonymous leader known as The Pallas, and very few have the pleasure of actually meeting her as she has others carrying out the work for her.

She lives alone in the heart of the City in a 6-story house.