Sneak Attack

This night was particularly stealthy as Odysseus went with Diomedes heading out to the Trojan lines. On their way they pray to Athena for protection as they have a very dangerous mission ahead. Dolon, on the Trojan side, was chosen by Hektor as a scout to see if the Greeks were escaping. Dolon comes across Odysseus and Diomedes on his way out there but is captured and interrogated. Fearing his life he divulges secrets to the two Greeks about the Trojan positions and all their allies, including the newly arrived Thracians who were especially vulnerable to attack. Odysseus and Diomedes now had their plan of action and they killed twelve Thracian soldiers, including King Rhesus, and they stole his chariot and horses and rode away still alive. Now the Greeks are mentally and physically ready to attack the Trojans. They are prepared for an epic battle. Ironically, Hektor who was cautious of an attack, and rightfully so, figured it would be on the city itself so he didn't take nearly as much precautions at the camps. Hektor is a defender, not an attacker. When he attacks is when his weaknesses arise and he becomes vulnerable. If he's defending he's invincible.

Later the next day when the fierce battle begins, I rain blood down on the Greek lines, filling them with fear, and it results in the Trojans massacring the Greeks. During this battle is when Achilles sends Patroklos to find out about the Greek casualties. This is where he meets up with Nestor and is convinced to take Achilles armor and act as him in battle, at least to give the aura of Achilles fighting for morale.