Steel-eyed Athena, wisest of the gods, daughter of thundering Zeus and Metis of good counsel. Athena of the aegis, spear-shaker, holder of the Gorgon shield, war maid who steps into the dance of battle with lightness and grace, the clash of swords ringing like cymbals. Athena, patron of great adventurers, advisor of those who seek you, your favor falls on the bold and the clever, on those who dare and those who tempt the noble Fates. Goddess of the Long Game, Goddess of the steady gaze, ever fixed on the horizon. Aware of all possibilities, Athena I call to you, guide my battle dance and show me what I will be.