Odysseus
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So many years at sea...
Too many.
"Captain!" Polites yelled. "There in the distance, I see an island with a light that ever faintly glows."
That's how it all started.
There, they encountered the Lotus Eaters. Those dark purple creatures with glowing purple eyes had a knack for fruits that shone just as bright as their eyes. They have quite a resemblance to cats, if you think about it.
To avoid any problems and accidental feasting on their mind-altering meals, they asked for guidance and assistance on where to find a safer meal.
That's how they ended up in a cave.