The Adventures of Ulixes

Ulixes and his royal friend, Britannicus, are on a secret mission to save the Roman Empire.

The eternally lit Vestal Flame has gone dark and the city of Rome is no longer protected by the gods. A terrible storm drenches the Vestal Flame, a sacred token of Rome, and it will not relight. The people of Rome are fearful that the gods are angry, calling for Augustus Claudius to step down as emperor. Royal messengers must visit the Oracle of Delphi to hear a message from Apollo on how to light the flame.

Augustus Claudius demands his son, the heir to the Roman Empire, Britannicus, lead a team to the great oracle. The Favored Sons, Ulixes, and Diana journey across the Upper Sea to Grecia and trek over mountain ranges to the plunging Shining Rocks above Delphi. There, Apollo’s seer delivers a powerful prophecy—revealing the future of Britannicus, Nero, and Ulixes.

Using the prophecy, the young travelers sail to the ancient home of King Odysseus and then to the erupting volcano of Mount Etna. Seneca’s wise friend, Metri, ably provides the supplies and transportation they need to complete the mission, but after facing pirates, sea monsters, archery contests and fiery liquid streams, will they light the Vestal Flame in time to save the emperor’s rule?

By focusing on the goal, practicing unselfish teamwork, and using Uli’s clever decision-making, they just might have a chance.

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Throughout the journey, Metri explores the meaning of happiness, the joy of being different, and the worth of “things” with his new friends, angering Nero, who seeks absolute power and wealth. During their adventures, Nero realizes that Ulixes is a powerful friend of Britannicus and stands in Nero’s way of becoming the next emperor.