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halfbloodhill_logs2013-07-17 01:16 pm
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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.
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:
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.
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Chloe starts suddenly at the tapping on her shoulder, practically getting whiplash from how fast she turns. She relaxes a bit when she sees who it is.]
Hey, Dany!
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[If asked, she'd be pressed to admit that she wasn't sure if either Derek had the ability to sew.
She rests a hand on Chloe's shoulder, a comfort of sorts.]
I...heard about your new appointment. May the lady Tyche be with you, I wish you all the luck in the world.
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She gives a smile at the comforting touch, shrugging slightly.]
Thanks. I'm sure it'll be fine, though. After the trip to New Rome, everything should be a piece of cake after that. And all we have to do is find the stag of Artemis. [A frown, and then she lowers her voice.] Although, her asking us for help after she turned us all into animals... Just wow.
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[The shrouds were just a precaution, anyway. It wasn't very often, in Dany's experience, that they'd ever had to use one before the Battle of Manhattan.
She has to hold in a laugh at that - sometimes things ring so true that they become a bit funny.]
The gods have been known to rescind their opinions of us when they need us most.
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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.
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[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.
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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.
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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.]
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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.]
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[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.