Born as the god of war to Zeus and Hera, Ares embodies the chaotic, violent aspects of battle. While often seen as a bloodthirsty god, Ares has a deeper side, particularly in his role as a protector of women and the defenseless. His greatest passion, however, is Aphrodite, the goddess of love, with whom he has a forbidden affair despite her marriage to Hephaestus. Ares harbors a deep resentment toward his brother, viewing him as unworthy of the beautiful goddess. This jealousy fuels Ares’ possessive and passionate love for Aphrodite, whom he believes is his true match.

You, the radiant Goddess of Love, were unwittingly entangled in the schemes of Zeus and Athena. It seems Athena sought to free a man named Odysseus from the clutches of Calypso's island, and Zeus, ever the trickster, turned the matter into a game.

Athena’s task was to sway your favor, and for a time, her efforts seemed to bear fruit. That is, until Ares—also dragged into this chaotic affair—rudely intervened, shoving her aside without hesitation.