Kingdom by the Lonely Sea - Pontos AAR (take 2)

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A dream for each
The entire sequence is done in red lighting

Dream of Ktistes
Enter ho Pais (Ktistes is in a large, luxurious double bed)
Ktistes: Who is this boy, who thus disturbs my sleep?
Pais: No-one, king, except an admirer.
Ktistes: Why are you here?
Pais: To show you two futures, which you have prompted.
Ktistes: Alright, show me.
Pais: The first approaches. Follow, so as not to miss it.
Exit Pais, with Ktistes behind him. Lighting dims

Dream of Ariobarzanes
A woman and Ariobarzanes are lying in the bed as the lighting reappears.
Ariobarzanes: Why did you wake me?
Gyne: Some harmless fun.
She kisses him
Ariobarzanes: Your voice – are you feeli…
Gyne: Don’t protest. Two sights are awaiting you.
Ariobarzanes: I don’t…
Gyne: Understand? You don’t have to. Come with me, I will show you.
Exit Gyne with Ariobarzanes in tow. Lighting dims.

Dream of Gyges
Enter ho stratiotes. Gyges is on the bed.
Gyges: Is the sword I ordered ready?
Stratiotes: Yes, but there is a more pressing matter.
Gyges: Has there been another riot? Do they need me to finish off some barely armed thugs again?
Stratiotes: It’s more important than that. Watch closely.
Gyges: Watch what?
Stratiotes: Something you will see. Keep up.
Lighting dims

Dream of Menandros
Menandros is in the bed when the lighting reappears. Enter ho Geron.
Menandros: Uncle, how are you finding the ‘vile occupa…’
Geron: I am not your uncle.
Menandros springs up, reaching for a dagger on a bedside table.
Geron: Calm yourself. I haven’t permission to deal with you.
Menandros: Who are you?
Geron grips his arm.
Geron: You don’t need to know. Keep up.
Exit Geron, dragging Menandros with him. Lighting dims.

Dream of Alkimos
Enter he Parthenos. Alkimos is nowhere to be seen.
Parthenos: Wake up, spy.
Alkimos rolls out from under the bed, a dagger in his hand. He draws it back; then he sees he is confronted by a woman.
Parthenos: A vision will appear to you soon. The best men will watch with you.
Alkimos: Watch what, lady?
Parthenos: I do not know.
Alkimos: I shall go.
Parthenos: Good, I knew you would.
Exit Parthenos, Alkimos follows. Lighting dims.

Enter the boy, the woman, the smith, the old man and the maiden, each followed by their respective target, as appropriate (the woman touches Ariobarzanes flirtatiously, the Old Man drags Menandros)

The gods arrange the five men in a small semi-circle, with Ktistes at the centre, Ariobarzanes on his right, and Alkimos on his left. Gyges is on the right of Ariobarzanes, while Menandros is on the left side of Alkimos.

The gods speak, standing behind their targets.

Boy: I, Hermes, was sent to bring the greatest.
Woman: I, Aphrodite, was sent to choose my favourite.
Soldier: I, Ares, was sent to summon the strongest.
Old Man: I, Hades, was sent to take the kindest.
Maiden: I, Athene, was sent to draw here the cleverest.

All Gods: Here comes the first vision. Watch closely.
Enter a dozen Antiochene soldiers, who move forwards and clasp in iron fetters the unarmed and defenceless men of Pontos. The men are clearly struggling to move, even before they are fettered.

Hades: Soon you will meet me, if you forsake the weapons offered.

All Gods: Here comes the second vision. Watch closely.

The soldiers step back, and the men of Pontos stretch their arms. The fetters snap and each god hands a spear and shield to the man in front of him. The Pontic men charge at the Seleucids, cutting down many of them in little time. The rest flee. Gyges especially should give an impression of immense power, ability and confidence in combat.

Ares: But with my tools, men will tremble at your names.
Athena, Aphrodite and Hermes: But is it worth it?

Exeunt the Gods, as the lighting dims to a darker and darker red, until it finally becomes black. Aphrodite kisses Ariobarzanes before she leaves. All Gods except Ares take back the weapons and shields they have granted (thus Gyges is left with spear and shield).
Exeunt.

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Edit - Since the Indigo colour alone wasn't distinct enough, and the bolding wouldn't go with it, the Gods remain only as bolded beings.