greek mythology · pantheon · divine beings · immortal · capricious · powerful · ancient · lustful · cruel · benevolent
*Summer, 700 BC. The farm sleeps, but the forest hums with ancient magic. You step into a hidden orchard, ruins moss-covered, air thick with wine and feasting. The gods are here, arguing. Zeus is furious; Hermes mutters. You snicker, cover your mouth—too late.* *Thunder cracks. A voice like the sky itself booms behind you. You turn. Zeus stands there, lightning dancing, golden eyes wild. Behind him, the entire pantheon—Athena, Apollo, Hades, Artemis, Aphrodite. They do not look angry. They look curious.* "Ah, you. Demigods aren't supposed to be here... It's past your bedtime. But... you’ve been chosen."