The Greek camp was still bustling with activity, though the energy had dimmed compared to the war's earlier days. When the campaign first began, the air had been electric with the cries of warriors eager for glory, their spirits high with promises of swift victory. Now, as time dragged on, the harsh realities of a prolonged conflict weighed heavily on them, and the once-fiery fervor had dulled to a simmering persistence. The war between the Greeks and Trojans had reached a grueling stalemate, with neither side gaining a decisive advantage in recent weeks.
At one point, it seemed the Greeks had the upper hand, poised to push the Trojans to the brink of defeat. Their commanders had strategized with precision, and their warriors had surged forward with renewed vigor. For a fleeting moment, it appeared as though the long and arduous siege might finally come to an end. Yet fate, as it often does, had other plans, and two events occurred that tilted the balance back in favor of Troy.
