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Half-Blood Hill Mods ([personal profile] halfbloodhillmods) wrote in [community profile] halfbloodhill_logs2013-07-17 01:16 pm

THE QUEST FOR THE STAG

WHO: Chloe Saunders, Derek Souza, Gabriel Novak, and Leo Valdez
WHAT: The Quest for the Stag
WHERE: New York City, New York
WHEN: July 17-20, 2013
WHY: On July 17, the goddess Artemis arrives at camp and asks for an audience with Chiron at once.



It's not often that the Hunters of Artemis are sent into a panic, but today's one of those days.

Their goddess appears to them quite often, having shown herself just last month when a boy was bullying Hunter Arin Mistry. But today she's here at the camp once more, arriving with a group of her most experienced scouts, and she's without her faithful hunting companion, the Golden Stag.

Artemis had gone to Chiron immediately, explaining her situation. She'd left her tent one morning to bathe in a pond with her ladies in waiting, and upon her return, the stag went missing. She'd taken a group of scouting Hunters from the camp to go on a cross-country search for the animal to no avail, and now she called upon the more permanent campers for help.

The centaur brought the goddess herself into a meeting with Rachel Elizabeth Dare, who was finally done with all her exams and is staying at camp. Rachel issued this prophecy:

Heroes search for a goddess's sign
Sly, strong of heart, and quick of mind
Venture out into a brave new land
That's long forgotten, a journey unplanned
The halflings treasure they hold dear
Keep out until the coast is clear
The black elves' shining metal hoard
Hidden in plain sight behind a door


Based on the words of the prophecy, Chiron chose three of his campers who fit the description, Chloe Saunders, Gabriel Novak, and Leo Valdez. However, wherever Chloe goes, a werewolf isn't far behind...

Artemis has instructed Chiron to tell the heroes that should they be successful, a reward for each of them is personally in order.

The questers are expected to leave at noon on June 17 to allow them to get a head-start on their journey before anything else happens to change their fates, and must return with the Stag by noon on June 20 so Artemis can resume her godly duties in a timely fashion. They will be equipped with backpacks containing a small bedroll, two vials each of nectar (one-half of the vial will cure most wounds, a whole vial will cure fatal wounds) and one piece of ambrosia (one half will cure most wounds, a whole piece will cure a fatal wound), mortal first-aid equipment like bandages, matches, a length of rope, and three golden drachmas. They may take their weapons to aid them, as well as any special items they may have on their person at this time.

Good luck.
clearasil: (( thanks i guess ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-21 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
Or a commemorative tat, better than a badge, maybe.

[ The quest seems kind of illtimed but how could they ever turn down a goddess' request? They can't, regardless of how much Natalie sulks about it. ]
angeliaforos: (no way none of this is true)

[personal profile] angeliaforos 2013-07-21 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
A tattoo?! are you kidding? We're not all Roman going on this, you know.

[He recoils at the thought, touching a hand to his forearm.

Yep, it's clear Gabriel isn't a fan of needles, just from his posture alone.]
commandertoolbelt: (can we not risk our lives just one time)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-21 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Even though he tries, Leo can't ignore it. But he can try to avoid it. ]

Your bow's done. I was going to give it to you today, but it's still in Bunker 9.
clearasil: (( pills and more pills ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-21 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't worry about it. I'm just - it's cool that you even fixed it up or me and all.

[ She gives his shoulder a squeeze before letting her arm drop to her side. ]
clearasil: (( cleverly ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-21 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Chill dude. Just a speculative joke.

[ She looks at her own bare forearm. Nah, she'll pass on the camp tattoos. A beaded necklace is fine. ]
Edited 2013-07-21 21:34 (UTC)
commandertoolbelt: (shut up I'm working)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-21 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He nods, mentally noting the sudden spike in awkward. ]

You can ask Dany; she can get it for you while I'm gone.

[ ...Yeah, he's just gonna get up and. Go. Honestly, Leo had kind of been hoping he wouldn't have to see anyone this morning; he's bad at goodbyes. Hence the running away six times. ]
clearasil: (( unhappy ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-21 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I. Wh - Leo!

[ No, no, she might not like talking about he feelings but she will insist on a real goodbye. Never mind that she avoids them with her own parents. She hardly thinks about them nowadays.

When a few eyes follow her down, she ducks her head and hurries after him.
]
commandertoolbelt: (can we not risk our lives just one time)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-22 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hearing her follow, Leo sighs and runs a hand through his hair as he slows down. He tried. ]
clearasil: (( close ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-22 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ She just frowns at him once they're both out of the pavilion, arms tightly folded for a second. Nothing is said for a moment before she takes a deep, deep breath and hugs him.

Hey, she didn't say "goodbye."
]
commandertoolbelt: (no but I like living)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-22 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ He tenses, nut returns the hug after a moment of hesitation. ]
necromancies: (Boy Eats Girl)

[personal profile] necromancies 2013-07-22 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Necromancy, man. Even when your friends die, they stick around for you, doing favors and such. Like how Liz is coming up behind Derek now and tugging his hood off for him. Since, as the ghost puts it, Chloe's too short to reach.]

She says thanks. [A sigh, from both girls, although they can only hear the one. Her head cocks.] Look, Liz says it hurts her feelings that you don't trust her, Derek. It'll be okay. [But basically, while he's holding onto Gabriel and Leo, Chloe's already walking ahead of them. Taking charge and all that with her spectral companion.]
necromancies: ([REC])

[personal profile] necromancies 2013-07-22 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Chloe grins now. Actually, she's practically beaming. Compliments are nice.]

Yeah, we'll kick halfling butt. Whatever that means. I hope we're not about to run into hobbits and end up in New Zealand.

[She shakes her head a bit.] I've gotten that memo so loud and clear, you have no idea. But it'd be nice if they didn't just assume.
angeliaforos: (Default)

[personal profile] angeliaforos 2013-07-23 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Gabriel's not sure what he can do in this situation - for once, his mouth is shut and he's a bit speechless, but it's only because this big hulking guy's grabbed onto his t-shirt. He doesn't exactly want to disrobe to get out of Derek's grasp, so he's kind of struggling in the air, watching Chloe and her apparent ghost friend go away and walk on towards the shop.]

Hey, come on! Let go so we can get a move on!
wokethedragon: (i travel the world and the seven seas)

[personal profile] wokethedragon 2013-07-23 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Halflings? I...

[She covers her hand with her mouth, stifling a giggle.]

As much as it would be fantastic to see such things, I'm quite sure hobbits and the like don't truly exist. Even myths beget more myths, Chloe.
commandertoolbelt: (how about no)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-23 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ Leo's struggles are similar to Gabe's, tugging at his shirt and trying to keep moving as if the material might magically phase through the dude's fingers if he just tries hard enough to keep walking. It doesn't, and he is thoroughly annoyed by it. ]

Dude, let go! Liz said it was fine, and even if it's not I can sense traps! How do you think I put all those trick mines around camp?

[ ...Did he just say that? ]
necromancies: (The Amityville Horror)

[personal profile] necromancies 2013-07-23 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
[A wide grin stretches over her face.]

At this point, I'm keeping an open mind about things. You really never know when you're going to find something that you think isn't even real.
wokethedragon: (with a big black horse and a cherry tree)

[personal profile] wokethedragon 2013-07-24 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[She touches a hand to Chloe's shoulder affectionately.]

If you do happen to meet Smaug or any of his kind on your travels, then, you must send me an Iris Message. I'd love to see dragons.

[Even though she's got three of her own waiting patiently for their morning meal in the Hephaestus cabin, there's nothing like seeing a full-grown one.]
wolfs: (04)

[personal profile] wolfs 2013-07-24 12:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Liz. [The growl draws more attention than the removal of his hood, and by the time Derek has counted to five (he can't do ten) to try and calm down again, Chloe's running off ahead.

He drags back on the shirts in his grasp, pushing both boys behind him. A few quick steps have him caught up to Chloe, but he knows better than to be the scary looking guy reaching for the cute blond girl.]
You know what would be great? If you would think of your safety for once.
necromancies: (Rose Red)

[personal profile] necromancies 2013-07-25 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
I am thinking of our quest, and that we don't have a lot of time to be standing around thinking about this. [Out of the corner of her eye, Liz is bobbing her head in agreement.] We're all going to be together. I'm pretty sure I'll be fine.

[She's still walking though, and they're in front of the door to the shop now. She gives Derek a pointed look before glancing back at Gabe and Leo.] So, are we going ladies first, or do you all want to step inside before me out of protection?
necromancies: (Event Horizon)

[personal profile] necromancies 2013-07-25 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
[She makes a face now.]

I'd probably look like a really tempting morning snack if I met any dragons, especially Smaug. Crispy Pluto children, yum.

[Although seeing a real dragon would probably be just about the coolest thing. Also the most terrifying.]
angeliaforos: (tag team the double header)

[personal profile] angeliaforos 2013-07-25 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gabriel's still struggling against Derek's hand on his shirt, but it's only his shirt, but he gives his hardest yank forward to let him free - although there's a hole in his camp shirt. When he's out he shakes his head, opening the door to the pawn shop.]

I get the whole chivalry thing or whatever, but Chloe's right. We don't have time to waste standing around here. I'm going in.

[And with that, he motions to the others before stepping inside himself.]

Holy shit.
wokethedragon: (big black horse and the cherry tree)

[personal profile] wokethedragon 2013-07-25 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't believe that to be true. I've read many books about the creatures, and...

[She pauses for a second, looking as though she's trying to remember. She doesn't need to, really - having three of her own has taught her a wealth of information - but Jorah had read her tons of books on the mythical creatures on the ranch, when the words on the page jumbled up so much that she could not make sense of them alone.]

It's said that dragons only attack with flame if provoked or if commanded to by someone. They form strong bonds easily, like Peleus has with the people of this camp.
commandertoolbelt: (holy mother I mean father)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-25 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Leo stumbles backwards and scowls at Derek. Does he have to be such a jerk? Whatever, they need get going. ]

Seriously, dude, chillax. She's a big girl. We don't need to--

[ He follows Gabe inside and stops, staring. ]

Whoa. Everything really is bigger in New York.

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