Achilles Romance
A bond between Hades' Prince and the greatest warrior of mortal legend.
Achilles is a legendary hero from the Trojan War who resides in the Underworld as a specter. He can be found near the entrance of the House of Hades, and he aids Zagreus in his escape attempts by offering advice and support. The player can improve their standing with Achilles through interactions, which provide narrative elements and can lead to romance as the plot progresses.
- character
- Achilles
- role
- Potential Lover
- affiliation
- The Underworld (Specter)
- status
- Available Romance Option
Lore & Background
Achilles is one of the notorious residents of the Underworld who aids Zagreus in his quest to escape. He is a specter, not a bound soul, and his presence near the House of Hades entrance allows Zagreus to interact with him between runs. Through these interactions, Zagreus can improve his standing with Achilles, which provides narrative elements and can also provide quests with additional rewards. The player can also romance Achilles as the plot progresses, similar to other NPCs like Megaera and Thanatos.
In Their Own Story
Achilles stands near the entrance of the House of Hades, his form shimmering as a specter. Zagreus approaches, and the hero turns, acknowledging the Prince. Over the course of multiple interactions, Zagreus can improve his standing with Achilles, learning about his past and his reflections on honor and mortality. As the relationship deepens, the player can romance Achilles, unlocking new narrative scenes that explore the bond between the Prince of the Underworld and the legendary warrior.
Reader's Guide
To romance Achilles, the player must interact with him repeatedly at the House of Hades between escape attempts. These interactions improve Zagreus' standing with Achilles, unlocking narrative elements and quests with additional rewards. The romance progresses as the plot advances, with specific dialogue options and scenes becoming available over time. Players should engage with Achilles regularly to fully experience this relationship arc.
Did You Know?
- Achilles is one of the notorious residents of the Underworld who aids Zagreus in his escape attempts.
- The player can romance Achilles as the plot progresses, similar to Megaera and Thanatos.
- Improving standing with Achilles provides narrative elements and can provide quests with additional rewards.
- Achilles is a specter, not a bound soul, and can be found near the entrance of the House of Hades.
- Interactions with Achilles occur between runs, allowing Zagreus to explore the House of Hades before setting out on a new escape attempt.
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