The atmosphere in the Greek camp was tense, a far cry from the elation they'd felt after the fall of Lyrnessus. Despite their recent conquest, the Greeks were now faced with a challenge far greater than any they had anticipated—Troy. This was no ordinary city; it was a formidable stronghold, a fortress whose walls and defenses seemed almost invincible. The Greeks hadn't even managed to reach the outer walls, repelled time and again by Troy's powerful army, whose discipline and resilience had surprised even the most seasoned Greek commanders.