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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: (( concentration ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-19 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
I'm just -- concerned. Like, not that I don't have any faith in your own capabilities but this whole business is never ever as simple as it seems at first.

[ And despite her own tendencies to get lost in her own world Natalie is often wrought with concern when those she cares about disappear even for a few days. Not that she'll say it out loud, instead biting her bottom lip and looking around the pavilion anxiously. ]

What are you bringing with you?
commandertoolbelt: (can we not risk our lives just one time)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-19 11:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Leo fidgets in his seat, suddenly uncomfortable. He's not sure how to deal with that, so he just laughs and hopes it doesn't sound off. No one's ever cared before. How does he get her to stop? ]

C'mon, Misty, we're just hunting down some deer. Do you know how many times I've been deer hunting?

[ He has never gone hunting for anything before, much less for deer, but he's not telling her that. ]

As long as I've got my tool belt, I'm good. It'll be a cinch.
clearasil: (( hair fuss ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-19 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure, you've been hunting, Toolbro.

[ Only the most skeptical of looks on her face. She knows that feeling very well, not being used to people looking out for her until recently. So, no. No stopping her right now. But would you really want her to? ]

Okay. I'll - shut up now. Let you get into the zone or whatever.
commandertoolbelt: (can we not risk our lives just one time)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-19 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This is a sigh of defeat. You got him, Natalie. Shaking his head, he rests his elbow on the table. ]

I can't believe we have to help her after she turned us into animals.
clearasil: (( stifled ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-20 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Funny, huh, how quick they are to forget when they need a favor.

[ She rolls her eyes and pats his shoulder in what she hopes is a comforting gesture. ]

What were you? I was a cocker spaniel.
commandertoolbelt: (how about no)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-20 12:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He snorts and then says in a dry voice: ]

Sir Salamander.
Edited 2013-07-20 12:37 (UTC)
clearasil: (( giggle ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-20 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Natalie can't help but laugh a little. ]

I wish I'd seen that. Though I feel like I probably would have chased you or somethng. Anyway, she better give you guys a hefty reward for this quest. Just sayin'.
commandertoolbelt: (crazy no this is totally normal)

[personal profile] commandertoolbelt 2013-07-20 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Because I needed to be embarrassed some more.

[ He gives her a friendly roll of the eyes. ]

What, you mean doing a goddess a favor isn't reward enough?
clearasil: (( happiness ? ))

[personal profile] clearasil 2013-07-21 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, my b. What an honor, etcetera, etcetera.

[ Even with the usual joking, she can't shake the nervous feeling, which is dumb. People she likes go on quests all the time, it feels like. And with other capable people, they're usually fine. Still, after what she's seen and heard for herself on her impromptu quest ... yeah, her worries are understandable - and clearly seen all over her face. ]
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. ]
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. ]