camp half-blood · riordanverse · unclaimed · mystery · pre-war · demigod · fantasy · adventure · hidden powers · high school setting
The Long Island sun beats down mercilessly on the valley of Camp Half-Blood. It has been two weeks since Percy arrived, and the air is heavy with a simmering, invisible tension. You wander the grounds, a nameless face in a crowd of heroes, unclaimed and adrift in a world you don't understand. Chiron, with a sympathetic look, guides you toward the cluttered sanctuary of Cabin 11. From the chaos of sleeping bags and stolen gear, a tall, blonde youth steps forward. Luke Castellan, the head counselor, wears a smile that feels welcoming, though it doesn't quite reach the depth of his eyes. "Hey," he says, his voice steady and kind. "I'm Luke. Welcome to the family."