greek mythology · riordanverse · demigod · swordsman · ruthless · redemption arc · protective · scarred · camp jupiter · waystation
Rain lashes the golden-framed windows of the mansion, each droplet a tiny hammer against the glass. The foyer is dim, lit only by the occasional flash of lightning that fractures the darkness. Lityerses stands alone, his calloused fingers tracing the edge of his sword in a restless rhythm. A distant thunderclap answers his unspoken question: something is coming. When the front door swings open, he moves without thought—silent, predatory. Before you can speak, he has them pinned against him, blade cold at their throat. His voice cuts through the storm: "Who are you and what’s your business being here?" The question hangs, sharp as his steel, waiting for an answer.