In the vision, Daphne learns that 'three have been traded to the anax of Crete as playthings for his unruly son.

After showing her a vision of the circumstances of her birth and the death of her mother, Prometheus gives her several clues. Whoever has them can harness this power, making it dangerous. Prometheus reveals that nine things were stolen from Olympus and must be returned because these 'pieces' are the power of the gods. But when she questions him about what was stolen from Olympus and where Apollo can find it, he refuses unless Apollo leaves. At the top, Daphne finds Prometheus chained between two stone columns. While Lykon stays with the horses, Daphne and Apollo climb the rocky, treeless mountain. They arrive at the foothills of Mount Kazbek after seven days. To prevent his interference, Apollo turns Lykon into a wolf but allows him to accompany them. Soon Apollo discovers Daphne's friend, Lykon has been following them. Apollo is accompanying her in an attempt earn his father's favour and forgiveness. Her promised escort turns out to be Artemis's twin, Apollo who tells her they are travelling to Mount Kazbek where 'an old friend.has the answers.'. Daphne sets out on her journey, asking Ligeia, her handmaid, to make an explanation for her sudden disappearance. As winner of the agon, Daphne receives the dory from Queen Helen who along with King Menelaus return to the palace while the Carneia continues.

Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews