The Peak Of Vengence

Retribution & Defeat

When Epimetheus heard of his severe punishment, he vowed to avenge his brother. Throughout the next few decades, he gathered godly allies who were willing to rise up against Zeus and his allies. After they had carefully drafted a detailed strategy, they were prepared to strike. They first kidnapped Zeus's daughter, Artemis, with the help of Apollo, her twin brother. When Zeus learned of this, he reared his head back in fury, and began to shout out orders. "Retrieve my chariot! Prepare for battle! Let us bring punishment to all those who oppose us!" The gods there bellowed in triumph, "To war!" With that battle cry, they looked below onto the Earth, searching for their enemies.

A flash of color caught Zeus's eye, and he raced toward the flying object. As soon as he put his hands around it, a net made of celestial gold entrapped him on the barren terrain. A wicked laugh was heard throughout the land, and the words spoken after were the most terrifying. "You cannot destroy me now, god of the sky." The voice encircled him, and once Zeus pinpointed the source, he struck with his lightning bolt, which cut through the net that held him hostage.

The figure immediately became visible, and fell from the sky onto the earth. As Epimetheus began to recover, the gods stood in awe, for the first mountain had been created from Zeus's sheer strength. Epimetheus, however, was not amazed at the masterpiece; he was far more concerned with his attack on Zeus. "Now!" he screamed to his allies. Apollo, Hera, Poseidon and a few others began to fight the gods. As heavenly beings were thrown to earth, they created even more mountains. That didn't slow anyone down though. Zeus soon began overpowering Epimetheus, who had grown weaker since his fall to earth. As the war came to an end, Zeus decided their punishment. "For stealing my daughter away, and seeking revenge for your brother's wrong doing, I banish you to the depths of Tartarus." Epimetheus's eyes seemed to glow with loathing and hatred, and at last he spoke. "This is not the end, Zeus. Your people were suffering, yet you did nothing to help them. My brother did what was right. Believe me; you will pay for your crimes against humanity!" He gripped to the sides of the dark trench, but after his words were spoken, he and his allies fell far into the endless pit, never to be seen again.

Epimetheus's revengeful acts brought him to his bit of destruction. Even today, if you listen closely, you will hear the beating rhythms of Epimetheus and his army through the ground. Sometimes the strength of these gods can still create mountains...