Priam first kills Priam's son Polites in front of his father as he seeks sanctuary on the altar of Zeus. Priam rebukes Neoptolemus, throwing a spear at him, harmlessly hitting his shield. Neoptolemus then drags Priam to the altar and there kills him too. It has been suggested by Hittite sources, specifically the Manapa-Tarhunta letter, that there is historical basis for the archetype of King Priam. The letter describes one Piyama-Radu as a troublesome rebel who overthrew a Hittite client king and thereafter established his own rule over the city of Troy (mentioned as Wilusa in Hittite). There is also mention
The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King "Dark Sun" refs may want to check it out for the background details and the descriptive passages, but you wouldn't want to check it out for its plot." The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King is a fantasy novel by Lynn Abbey, set in the world of Dark Sun, and based on the "Dungeons & Dragons" role-playing game. It is the fifth and final novel published in the "Chronicles of Athas" series. It was published in April 1996 (). "The Rise and Fall of a Dragon King" tells the story of