Camp Half-Blood: Into the Storm - Closed!

[KestrelTheFirecat]

Laurel tags Orin and team 2

Laurels smiles and says “I steer any rules saying we can’t cast a invisibility cloak of some sort in the flag?”she grins and says “or maybe hide it some where where we only know”

Cresolis tags team 2

Cresolis smiles and says “we could do that”

[KestrelTheFirecat]

Valkeri tags team 2

Val smiles and says “I’m ready, what if we hide the flag deep in the woods, sunny might know a palce” sunny yips her golden armor gleaming.

Roxanne tags shadow and team 2

Roxanne smiles and says “Val that is a pretty good idea, I can send shadow with sunny and they can hide it.”

Ooc: So I keep a consistent posting rate and don’t lose this

[WitchHazel]

|Mirabelle Everhart|17|She/Her|Aphrodite|Head Counselor|Location: Forest|Tags: Team 1|Team 1|

Mirabelle winced as Alex's piercing shriek rang through the air. I swear, if he hurts himself doing something stupid before the game has even begun... She shook her head, though she couldn't help but laugh at her cabinmate's silly antics. Alex's behaviour aside, she turned back to Ophelia. "You're a natural leader," she assured her. Genuine compassion sparkled in her blue-grey eyes. "I have it under authority that we leave tomorrow morning, so long as we figure out where we're going first..." she couldn't help but cringe at that. "Anyway, the quest group will meet up after breakfast. Chiron's making an announcement about it at the bonfire after the game. So... I guess you'll be interim head counselor as of tomorrow." Her face grew suddenly serious, and her gaze turned almost distant and sad. "Listen," she said softly. "If I don't come back... take care of them, okay? I know our cabin can be... difficult at times. But they're..." she sighed. "They're family." She cleared her throat, forcing a smile back on her face. "Anyway, let's go meet with the rest of our team and see if we can come up with a plan."

Mirabelle jogged over towards Orin's voice, catching the last part of Laurel's plans. "Actually, the rules say that the flag has to be visible," she informed her. "We could put it atop Zeus' Fist, but they'll be expecting that..." She chewed the inside of her cheek thoughtfully, rifling through options in her mind.


|Juliet Pratten|16|She/Her|Hermes|Location: Forest|Tags: Team 2|Team 2|

Juliet raised an eyebrow at the fox in shining armour. That looks heavy, she remarked. She'd never seen anyone put their animals in metal armour before. How does an animal even move in metal armour like that? Shaking her head, she turned back to the conversation at hand. "I don't wanna be a rules lawyer or anything, but we do have to make sure it's visible," she pointed out. "Otherwise we get disqualified, and that would majorly suck." She shouldered the large sword she was carrying, shifting her weight from one leg to the other. "But I like the idea of putting it deep in the woods. That way, it'll be hard to get to, even without defences being set up." Being on Team 2 meant having the north side of the woods, which meant more potential to run into monsters. Deep woods was very much monster territory - which could provide both an advantage and a disadvantage, Juliet realised. They could use the monsters as a natural defence system. But, they would also be attacked by the monsters if spotted... "If you're gonna go in, just be careful about the monsters," she warned. "And sneaky. The snow is gonna make sneaking around a pain in the butt." She took a step for emphasis, and the snow crunched under her feet. "I mean, seriously. Whoever's doing this needs to take a chill pill." Realising what she'd just said, the daughter of Hermes gave a snort of amusement. "Or maybe drink some hot chocolate or something. I don't know. They just need to calm down."



|Chuck Oakes|He/Him|Satyr|Location: Medical Tent|Tags: Aiden, Emerson, Niji|

Chuck nodded vigorously in accordance with Aiden's words. He took a few deep breaths, though remained poised for action. "Yeah, he's gonna be okay," he breathed, more to himself than anyone around him. "Gotta stay ready just in case anyone comes running in here with like, half a leg or something, though." He realised as soon as he'd said it that no one would be running with half a leg, but that didn't change the fact that he had to remain alert. We don't want any like, deaths or anything today. The cold weather definitely posed more of a risk than usual, what with ice and snow everywhere. If someone fell unconscious outside, there was no guarantee that they would be found before being covered with snow. The prospect of freezing to death made Chuck shiver. Man, I hope Chiron and Mr. D made the right call by keeping things running today.

[KestrelTheFirecat]

Valkeri tags team 2

Valkeri nods and says “that is a better idea. Still I think we have a advantage to having shadow, sunny and Nancy” she smiles and pets bolth of her pets

Roxanne tags team 2

Roxanne nods and says “yeah that sounds about right” she nods and says “with sunny being so small she can get to the flag in a flash”

[KestrelTheFirecat]

Laurel tags team 1

Laurel nods and says “hmm your right, what would be the least expecting palce?” She thinks for a moment and snaps her fingers “I got it!” She smiles

Cresolis tags team 1

Cresolis smiles and says “where should we hide it lu?”

[FerretMonarch]

Niji Sakura Budōnoki • 17 • (he/they) • Homosexual • Dionysus • Location: forest• Tags: CTF group, Emerson, chuck, Aiden

Niji took off his armor before taking the water and for once doing as he was told and taking small sips.

"Hey Aiden. So whats the rest of you..." Niji stopped trying to remeber the word. "The rest of you called?" Niji asked looking proud. "What am I to call you two?" Niji asked playing with his helmet.
Niji knew it wasn't the right wording, but he wasn't sure what the right one was.
"So am I supposed to actually stay here for the whole time? Or can I leave since my vision is restored and my armors off?" Niji asked hopefully.
They had been here for five minutes and was already bored.

[indigo']

Jamie Wallace|16|he/him|Iris|Forest|tags:Teilo, CTF group
Jamie’s eyes widened as Teilo described a dream very similar to the one he had experienced himself. He opened his mouth to respond, to explain that he’d experienced the same thing, but he never got the chance. He figured now probably wasn’t a good time to discuss terrifying quests and prophetic dreams anyways. He jumped again as someone yelled for their team to gather around, silently cursing himself for being so on edge, though he guessed that was better than being careless. “Iris,” He responded with a bitter smile. “I’m on team one.” He gave a small chuckle at the mention of shouting and watched the other boy drift towards one of the groups that were starting to form, his eyes lingering for a moment before he reluctantly headed to the other group. They were already discussing where to hide the flag, but he stayed back a bit. He’d never been very good at capture the flag so he figured he didn’t have anything helpful to contribute to the conversation.

Augusta Reynolds|17|she/her|Hades|Forest|tags:CTF group|Team 2
Auggie sighed as she realized she’d have to join the rest of them at some point. At least she wasn’t on the same team as the boy who was now shouting enthusiastically for his team to gather around. She sheathed the knife she’d been tossing and walked over to her team, eyes scanning them apprehensively. They were already discussing where to put the flag when she walked up and she raised an eyebrow. “We could put it up a tree,” She suggested, half joking. “At least we know the Aphrodite campers can’t climb.”

[takara]

Ophelia Rogers | 16 | She/her | Aphrodite/Cabin 10 | Location: Forest | tags: Team 1, Mira, mentions Alex

Ophelia's smile faltered at the question of not coming back. No, she'll be back.
"You'll be back in a week, and they'll be just as chaotic as always," She waved a hand dismissively. She really didn't want to think about the possibility of losing Mira.
"But for now, I'll take care of gathering that idiot for you, be back in a bit!" She gestured at Alex, frantically trying to haul his axe out of the tree. She flashed Mira a smile before she charged doggedly on.

In all honesty, it was hard to knock it off her face as she went to reprimand Alex. The boy was ridiculous "Hey, Muscles-for-Brains! Rules say you actually have to be injured if you want out," She ripped a wing off her butterfly and flicked out the blade in one smooth motion. "I can give you an excuse, or you can stop using your axe on firewood, and get over to the huddle!" Her eyes glinted darkly and she stared him down.

Agatha "Aggy" Clemson | 15 | She/her | Unknown (Ares)/Cabin 11| Location: Forest | tags: Team 2, open

Aggy was more than ready to go. She charged over when someone called out team 2, then frowned as she saw the gathered kids, too many to work out strengths and weaknesses quickly. She gravitated close to a farmilar face, Jewelweed, and tried to work out what to do, rubbing the hilt of her cutlass to steady herself.

Henry "Hank" Walker|17| He/him | Apollo/Cabin 7| Location: Forest |tags: Team 2, Izzy, open

Hank had zoned out, listening to birdcalls and trying to mimic them in his mind, prep for the games ahead. He startled when someone screamed, but shrugged it off when he realized it was just an Aphrodite kid. Probably hyped for the drama, he thought, noting that it was one of the summer campers.

Chiron started speaking then, and the crowds quited to listen. Team 2, ah. He made his way over when someone called, placing a hand on Izzy's shoulder as she stood at attention.

"If we find a clearing in the woods" Hank piped up. "We can set it up like a trap, with me and the other projectile weapons team defending, and the others gathering around a different spot to throw them off." He finished, glancing around to see how his idea went over.

Alex Burns|17|He/him| Aphrodite/Cabin 10| Location: Forest| Tags: Team 1, Aydan, Orin & Ophelia

"Alex," He said, pouting at the boy's accusation. "My mama blessed me with beauty, not braincells. If you want wits, you should talk to the Athena kids" He quirked an eyebrow and lowered his voice to a stage whisper "But I have to warn you, they're really dull." He would've continued, but he was cut off by an approaching giant. Crap, need to look busy, He rushed to fumble with the axe while he listened to Ophelia's spiel.

"I'm moving," He groaned, working quicker. Ophelia was alright...if you didn't get on her bad side. Unfortunately, he was a year and some change behind on that. He pulled out his blade with a final huff, then made his way to the team 1 huddle with Ophelia.

[*Lovel*]

Emerson "Emmie" Tags: Aiden, Chuck, and Niji Location: Med tent Team:1

Emerson smiled at the camper"My names Emerson, you can call me Emmie for short. I'm a daughter of Zeus. I know a lot of campers but don't really know you, whats your name?" she asked them. She noticed the time, they must have started the game already and if they hadn't they would be starting real soon. She bit her nail anxiously but also patiently waiting to go play.

Aydan Tags: Team 2 Location: Forest Team: 2

"Nice to meet you.. I guess.. Orin and Alex. I'll have to take your advice sometime Alex."Aydan half smiled at Orin and Alex before hastily making it over to team two. By the time he got there they were discussing where they would hide the flag. He thought about telling them all he could freeze it in a heavy block of ice and then he could unfreeze a patch in the stream, stick the flag cube in the stream then freeze the patch back up. He decided against it though and kept his mouth shut for the time being just listening in.

[sammy,]

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𝚝𝚎𝚒𝚕𝚘 𝚐𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚜
cabin 11 - the forest
thanatos(t2) - unclaimed
mentioned: juliet, t2
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conversation about what they were going to do with their flag seemed to flow easily, and teilo found himself in the role of the active listener, taking in every suggestion, watching and waiting for his chance to shine -
and there it was.
if these events were practice, then he had something that he could certainly use in a quest. something that he had not tested under circumstances such as these - stressful, potentially violent. in fact, a majority of his 'training' in his perceived field lay from his escape to america, the flights, the train journeys, the thievery - these had all seemed like low-risk activities in comparison to this, a competition at its heart.

"if we need to be sneaky -" he cut in awkwardly, referring to juliet. "i think i have an idea." patiently, he waited for attentions to turn to him, though it was a pressure in and of itself, he wanted to help his team as best he could. "so, i don't know who my dad is. i've not a clue. not even a hint of a clue, actually, but -" he was rambling. get to the point. his mind screamed - shut up, i'm getting to it. he replied to himself.

"- but whoever he is, i imagine he's a bit of a secretive fellow. i learnt how to do this when i was younger. if we need someone to sneak up on the flag, then..." he paused, took a deep breath in, and focused - like his life depended on it, like it would, one day, mean the world. this moment was important. he had to make sure that it was beneficial.
he wasn't quite sure how he did it. there wasn't a tell, there was no certainty, but if he tried, and tried his hardest, focused on the faces watching him, on his aversion to being witnessed, perceived, then he could flip some kind of switch. he wasn't sure if it was some form of perception filter - he'd tried to explain it to himself countless times, and never came up with anything - but when he opened his eyes, looked down at himself, he was pleased to find that he was in a state of utter unbeing. invisible.
any gaze cast in his direction was now likely scrabbling to find him. he was still there, of course, but not able to be seen. it had been a wonderful thing for a while - then a thing of nightmares - and now, it was back to being useful.

with another focus, he was able to rehinge himself to reality. visible once more. "i could get the flag. not be seen at all. i'd just be footprints in the snow."

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cabin 1 - the forest
zeus(t1) - counselor
mentioned: t1
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ideas were flying, bouncing around them, and orin was acting as a sounding board, nodding slowly at every idea. "we can't make it invisible. ruins the game. but for formations -" he shut his eyes for a moment. "my man, sun tzu, probably a child of ares, thinking about it, was quite a big one on deception. say we split it. we hide the flag wherever - maybe... behind zeus' fist. assign two people to that, but play defense somewhere else. if we can draw everyone to that other area, we're creating a distraction, we can funnel them through. by the time they realise they've been had, we're in the pink. rest of us play offensive. someone on the border, as always, someone as the messenger between the real flag and the fake flag..." he thought about what mira said. "that could be it! they're expecting the flag to be on top of zeus' fist. so we pretend it is. in reality, it's just off on the outskirts somewhere." he grinned. "i don't know. it's all just an idea. but it's a winning move."

"defense is the boring bit though. like my guy said, 'attack is the secret of defense, defense is the planning of an attack'. he was a great guy. if you kind of... brush over him probably being a war criminal." he frowned at the thought, shook his head. "what were you thinking for where we hide it, laurel?" he turned to her, glimmering smile on his face. "and - weapons. what weapons do we all have?" his hand soared into his pocket, where he retrieved his beloved zippo lighter - which he flicked, allowing it to become the dagger that fit so well in his hand. he span it around for effect, bouncing on the heels of his feet in anticipation..