Rising at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Tower of Hercules (in background) is far more than the oldest functioning Roman lighthouse in the world — it is an enduring monument to vision, endurance, and the heroic spirit. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, its Roman architecture has withstood time, conquest, and change, standing as a beacon of strength and direction for all who face the unknown.
At its base lies the Compass Rose, where I accomplished a Guinness World Record in 2021 — a feat of strength performed not merely as athletic display, but as a living gesture of communion with the timeless ideals the tower represents. There, under open sky and Atlantic wind, I sought to prove that the human body, like the mind and spirit, can be a vessel for mythic potential when aligned with purpose. The Tower of Hercules is more than just a place in my journey — it is the axis around which my books, challenges, and ideals revolve. From The Solar Warrior trilogy to Operative Traditions, its presence looms as a silent guardian, illuminating the path of those who dare to shape themselves in the fire of adversity. In an age adrift in uncertainty, the Tower reminds us: the heroic path is not obsolete — it is necessary. And it is from this lighthouse of antiquity that the Solar Warrior, as both symbol and guide, emerges once again to challenge science, reawaken our senses, and restore meaning to craft, strength, and truth.
