The overworld was in chaos.
Fishermen dropped their nets as the sea rose unnaturally high, waves towering like living beasts ready to devour the coast.
Farmers abandoned their fields as the earth quaked beneath their feet, splitting open with every strike of Poseidon's trident.
Women clutched their children, rushing to the temples, crying out for salvation.
"Oh great Zeus, save us!"
"Lady Athena, shield your faithful!"
Even those who normally worshipped Poseidon now wept and begged him to show mercy, fearing the wrath of both deities.
The sky flickered with gold and deep blue, as if the heavens were split in two. The air itself felt heavy, pressing on their chests until breathing became difficult.
In the agora, the priests of Athena fell to their knees, chanting prayers to strengthen their goddess.
The priests of Poseidon did the same, calling for their lord to restrain his fury.
But no answer came.
