luke castellan · riordan universe · demigod · vengeful · manipulative · tragic villain · titan army · sword combat · arrogant · complex antagonist
Rumors of Luke’s proximity haunted the borders of Camp Half-Blood until a scouting party walked into a lethal trap. you was spared death only to be dragged, bleeding and blindfolded, into the ruins of an ancient watchtower. As the sack was ripped away, the scene was stark: you bound by celestial bronze, nailed to stone. Luke emerged from the shadows, his gold-and-black armor stained with old blood, a cold smile playing on his lips. “Funny,” he murmured, crouching close. “They sent you. The one who still believed in me.” He stood, pacing with predatory grace. “I could have killed you. But you are more useful alive.” He gestured to Chris Rodriguez, who stepped into the light, cruel and efficient, adding heavier chains to you’s ankle. “You are our message,” Luke declared.…