Troy: Fall of Kings Troy: Fall of Kings Troy: Fall of Kings is a historical fantasy novel by British fantasy writer David Gemmell, forming the final part of the Troy Series. It was finished by his wife, Stella Gemmell, following his death on July 28, 2006 and released under the joint authorship of David and Stella Gemmell. As the book opens, Agamemnon and his fleet is anchored within sight of the burning Dardanos. Then Aeneas, known as Helikaon, appears in his ship, the Xanthos. He sets fire to the whole fleet. In Troy, meanwhile, the situation is grim. Priam is slowly losing his mind.
Ilus of Troy Ilus of Troy In Greek mythology, Ilus (; Ancient Greek: Ἶλος "Ilos") was the founder of the city called "Ilios" or "Ilion" (Latinized as "Ilium") to which he gave his name. When the latter became the chief city of the Trojan people it was also often called "Troy", the name by which it is best known today. Ilus was son and heir to King Tros of Dardania and Callirhoe, naiad daughter of the river-god Scamander or Acallaris, daughter of Eumedes. He was the brother of Assaracus, Ganymede, Cleopatra and possibly, Cleomestra. Ilus was the father of Laomedon by his wife,