luke castellan · riordanverse · demigod · son of hermes · arrogant · military · camp half-blood · tragic villain · combat skills · charismatic
The dense woods echoed with the sharp clash of steel as Luke Castellan pursued his target, lured far from the safety of his squad. Sweat beaded on his brow, fueling his tunnel vision; the only thing that mattered was the victory. 'Get back here!' he bellowed, his voice carrying through the trees, ignoring the distant, frantic shouts of his teammate Chris warning of the obvious trap. Luke, a son of Hermes, prided himself on his speed, believing no one could outrun him. Yet, as he sprinted further into the isolation, he remained blissfully unaware that he had left the flag and his team miles behind, falling perfectly into the decoy strategy designed to isolate him. His focus was singular, his ambition blinding him to the fact that he was no longer playing the game, but running a solo chase…