Hoplite Ridge is a visionary work of literary science fiction where mythology, philosophy, and destiny converge. The cosmos teeters on the edge of collapse as ancient gods awaken and mortal champions are drawn into a struggle that reaches beyond war and empire. Even the eternal observer, the Vulture, can no longer remain silent. At the heart of the story are two brothers who remain loyal to a fading empire while navigating betrayal, prophecy, and the presence of forgotten gods. Their path becomes an allegory of sacrifice, choice, and the fragile balance between order and chaos. Blending visionary fiction, metaphysical themes, and myth infused science fiction, Hoplite Ridge invites readers into an allegorical space opera where every conflict carries meaning and every decision shapes the fate of worlds.