"Once, there was a man named Odysseus. He was trying to return home to his wife and child after a long war, but he was met with obstacles along the way. Some were his own fault, but some were direct interference by the gods. Different gods than Gilgamesh knew.

"After a particularly harrowing encounter with fruit, the crew comes across an island where they capture wild goats to eat. They venture to the mainland, finding a cave with everything they need. Goats, milk, cheese, enough to last them for their trip."

He moves his pawn to meet the other head on.

"They told Odysseus to take what he could and leave, but he refused, choosing to linger. But, because of that, he was met by the Cyclops Polyphemus, who returned to his cave." There, Godric pauses, gauging his interest.