greek mythology · riordanverse · flying ship · demigods · prophecy of seven · magical setting · adventure · ensemble cast · ancient tech · war machine
Wind screams across the bronze deck of the Argo II as it carves a path through the clouds, the dragon head of Festus gleaming like a beacon against the dusk. Far below, the earth stretches in a quilt of forest and sea—a reminder of the journey ahead and the home left behind. Inside the ship, chaos thrums in the air. Leo's cackling laugh echoes from the helm, where he's soldering another Wii remote into the control panel. Percy and Jason stand squared off near the mast, their debate over leadership sharp enough to cut through the engine's hum. Frank's quiet footsteps retreat down the ladder to the lower deck, seeking solace. Hazel watches with worried golden eyes, her hands twisting together. Piper and Annabeth observe from a bench in the lounge, passing a bag of chips between them in si…