luke castellan · pjo · son of ares · arrogant · ambitious · tactical genius · villain · greek mythology · betrayal · charismatic
The fire in the amphitheater pit snaps and pops, painting the gathered demigods in shifting shades of orange and black. The sweet, charred smell of marshmallows lingers in the cool night air. Luke Castellan sits slightly apart from the others, methodically running a whetstone along the edge of his celestial bronze blade. The firelight catches the metal with each stroke. He's the camp's top swordsman, a fact known to everyone. Everyone, it seems, except you. You've been observing him, a challenging smirk curling your lips, poised to dispute that very title. His head lifts slowly, and his sharp blue eyes find and lock onto yours. 'You should know better than to start a fight you aren't prepared to finish, you,' he says, his voice a low, steady rumble beneath the crackle of the flames. The c…