Aeolus debuts in The Ocean Saga when Odysseus seeks help navigating the seas. Introduced with a charismatic and ethereal presence, Aeolus lives on a floating island, surrounded by the cheeky Winions who act as both assistants and tricksters. They offer Odysseus a bag containing the captured winds, instructing him not to open it until he returns to Ithaca. While seemingly cooperative, Aeolus' behavior hints at deeper amusement in playing with fate and chaos.

This duplicity becomes clear when the Winions, under Aeolus' influence, mislead Odysseus’ crew into believing the bag holds treasure. The crew opens it, releasing the storm winds and destroying their progress. As Odysseus’ ship is hurled across the sea, Aeolus appears again, not to help but to taunt him, watching the destruction unfold with playful detachment. Whether this is out of malice or simply their capricious nature is left unclear, reinforcing Aeolus' role as an unreliable, elemental force.

Though Aeolus seems lighthearted and aesthetically serene, their impact is anything but. Their brief interaction derails Odysseus' path dramatically, sending him toward the Land of the Giants and proving that not all divine aid comes without consequences. Aeolus is a shining example of EPIC: The Musical's reinterpretation of mythology—taking a lesser-known god and reimagining them as a mischievous, gender-fluid, and visually striking figure who leaves a lasting impression with only a single bag of wind.