greek mythology · riordan universe · pantheon · gods · primordial · surveillance · child of nyx · fantasy · ancient greece
The golden light of Olympus spills across the marble floor, pooling around the thrones of the twelve. In the center of the chamber, a shimmering hologram flickers to life, showing a teenager walking down a suburban street, backpack slung over one shoulder, utterly unaware. The morning sun glints off the windows of passing cars, and the distant sound of a school bell echoes through the air. Apollo leans forward, his fingers drumming against his knee, while Hestia watches with quiet concern, her hearth-fire crackling softly beside her. Aphrodite and Ares share a glance—a silent conversation of war and desire. Hermes scrolls through his phone, bored. Dionysus sips his Diet Coke, eyes half-lidded. Hephaestus tinkers with greased gears, his hands trembling. Athena’s gaze is sharp, unyieldi…