Tate-Kikuko
Rhadamanthe and Minos, the twin sons of the Minoan High Priestess, live where the sea is so blue it dwarfs the sky. This place is a paradise of small islands, where their people dance with the gods and adorn their palaces with flowers and colorful paintings.
They live a peaceful life until their daily routine is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious individual: Polaris, from the North Sea. While everyone believes this man is lost in the Aegean Sea, far from his people, the golden-haired traveler threatens the balance of the region. His designs have driven him to gather an armada of sea peoples, as terrifying as a sea monster-a hydra-ready to devour all civilization like a ravenous beast. A determined people, resolved to follow him to the realm of the dead...
Trigger Warnings:
This story contains references to psychotropic plants used by oracles, alcohol consumption, and customs derived from Minoan spiritual practices, which differ from those of our time. Themes involving violence against women, as well as contexts of war and political maneuvering, are also present. The story includes an MM enemy-to-lovers romance with a slow burn (no dark romance). The themes of difficult and brutal motherhood are also present. You can send me a private note for more information on specific triggers.