Prompt Title: Memnon's Immortal Legacy

Title: Memnon: The Immortal King

INT. TEMPLE OF THE GODS - DAY

The grand Temple of the Gods stands tall, surrounded by lush greenery. Inside, statues of powerful deities line the halls. The camera pans to focus on the statue of MEMNON, a majestic warrior king with a determined expression.

NARRATOR (V.O.) In ancient times, there lived a king whose valor and might were rivaled only by Achilles. His name was Memnon, son of Eos and Tithonus, King of Aethiopia.

EXT. AETHIOPIAN KINGDOM - DAY

A vast and thriving kingdom of Aethiopia spreads before us. Warriors train with precision, and the people live in harmony.

NARRATOR (V.O.) Memnon ruled over Aethiopia with wisdom and strength. His fame spread far and wide, and tales of his prowess reached the distant city of Troy.

INT. TROY - PALACE - NIGHT

PRIAM, King of Troy, sits at a banquet table with his family and counselors. The mood is tense as they discuss the impending war.

PRIAM Will Memnon arrive to aid us in our defense?

POLYDAMAS There are rumors, but we cannot be certain.

HELEN If he comes, he could be Troy's savior.

EXT. TROY - BATTLEFIELD - DAY

Memnon's massive army arrives at Troy, led by the majestic king himself. Priam and Memnon exchange war stories, and the king's humility impresses the Trojan monarch.

PRIAM Your strength will be Troy's shield in the coming battle.

MEMNON I hope my strength will be enough, but I shall not boast.

EXT. TROY - BATTLEFIELD - DAY

The Trojan War rages on. Memnon's divine armor glimmers in the sun as he leads his army against the Greeks.

NARRATOR (V.O.) As Zeus watches from Mount Olympus, he forbids the other gods from interfering, for he is moved by Eos' tears for her son.

INT. TROY - PALACE - DAY

Nestor, an aged but valiant warrior, pleads with Achilles to avenge his fallen son Antilochus, who was slain by Memnon.

NESTOR Please, Achilles, honor my son's memory.

ACHILLES I shall face Memnon in battle, though I know it may cost me my life.

EXT. TROY - BATTLEFIELD - DAY

Achilles and Memnon stand facing each other. The clash of titans ensues, their divine armors making them seem larger than life.

NARRATOR (V.O.) Achilles and Memnon fight with ferocity, mirroring their shared values and strength.

ACHILLES Your skill is unmatched, Memnon, but I must avenge my comrade.

MEMNON And I shall fight with honor and respect for you, noble Nestor.

Memnon strikes Achilles, drawing blood, but Achilles retaliates, striking a fatal blow through Memnon's heart.

EXT. TROY - BATTLEFIELD - DAY

As Memnon's lifeless body lies on the battlefield, the gods collect the drops of his blood to form a river in his honor. His loyal soldiers, now turned into birds (Memnonides), guard his tomb.

NARRATOR (V.O.) In honor of Memnon, his memory lives on through the river of blood and the faithful birds that guard his tomb.

EXT. THEBAN NECROPOLIS - EGYPT - DAY

The camera focuses on the Colossi of Memnon, statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon to the Romans.

NARRATOR (V.O.) Memnon's legacy stretches beyond his homeland, and his name echoes in the annals of history.

FADE OUT.

INT. TEMPLE OF THE GODS - DAY

The camera zooms in on the statue of Memnon in the Temple of the Gods.

NARRATOR (V.O.) Memnon, the resolute warrior, immortalized by the gods, forever remembered in tales of valor and honor.

FADE OUT.

THE END.