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🧍‍♂ Nisus

• Trojan warrior, loyal, older than Euryalus.

• Volunteers for a dangerous mission to sneak through enemy lines and find Aeneas.

• Kills many Rutulians in the night raid.

• Gets separated from Euryalus and goes back to save him.

• Dies trying to defend Euryalus—classic tragic hero.

🧍 Euryalus

• Young, handsome Trojan warrior, very close to Nisus.

• Joins the raid with Nisus.

• Steals a flashy helmet that reflects light and gives away their position.

• Is caught and killed by Rutulians.

• His death is emotional—he was young, brave, and full of potential.

⚔ Turnus

• Main villain and leader of the Rutulians.

• Takes the chance to attack the Trojan camp while Aeneas is gone.

• Tries to burn the Trojan ships, but the ships are protected by a divine power—they turn into sea nymphs.

• Breaks into the Trojan camp alone and goes full beast mode.

• Kills many Trojans but is forced to retreat when outnumbered.

👑 Jupiter

• King of the gods.

• Doesn’t get directly involved in the fighting.

• His plan for fate is still unfolding, and he allows events to play out.

🔨 Vulcan

• God of fire and forging.

• Not active in Book 9, but important because he made Aeneas’ armor in Book 8.

• The armor will be used soon—this book sets that up.

🏛 Pallanteum

• City ruled by King Evander.

• Aeneas is there getting help during the events of Book 9.

• Mentioned in the background.

🗿 Palladium

• Sacred statue of Athena that protected Troy.

• Not part of the plot in Book 9, but symbolically important—it represents divine protection the Trojans have lost and are hoping to regain in Italy.

👴 Aletes

• Old Trojan warrior.

• Praises Nisus and Euryalus for their bravery before the raid.

• Believes their courage is a sign the gods still support the Trojans.

🧬 Assaracus

• Ancestor of Aeneas, part of the Trojan royal line.

• Mentioned to remind us of Aeneas’ noble heritage.

🤝 Acestes

• King of Sicily who helped the Trojans earlier.

• Not physically in Book 9, but remembered as part of the Trojan journey and their allies.