Alright, where the Hades is Percy? Anybody got any ideas? Oh, I do....I forgot. Alright, without further ado, article number 12 in the H of O article series.
First lets start with places that he isn't in.
Camp Half-Blood. Well duh! Why would they be looking for him if he was already there? I don't see Mr D. locking him in the attic at the Big House...maybe turning him into a shrub, but not hiding him away...he might get more years added to his sentance for that.
Olympus. Nope. He would've already been found. I can safely assume that were he in Olympus the Gods would've sensed him and sent him back to camp.
The Underworld. I think Hades would've sensed him if he were there, or one of the now friendly minor gods who hang out down there. He would've probably been sent packing back to camp by now, or at least someone would've notified Chiron of where he was.
The Forges. No, I don't think so. Hephaestus would've known and if he didn't I'm sure a cyclops would've pointed him out and let someone know that Percy Jackson was in the Forge.
Ogygia. There are a few flaws in this theory. Yes it would be a good hiding spot but like I said BIG FLAWS! First off, you have to be utterly lost to find the place! There is no way to get there, the only person that can get there and back without the whole lost thing is Hermes, and that's only because he is the God of Travellers and messenger for the Gods! Next up, you can only visit there once. As soon as you find it and decide to leave it becomes forever lost to you. So, could you really see some kidnapping baddies going there 1st to scout, leaving, coming back to imprison our dear friend, leaving again to report to a surperior or check on the state of things and coming back again? So, unless Hermes is our BBG, which I don't think he is, I completely and utterly strike this from our list of theories. And I know what you're thinking now, what if Calypso is our BBG? No, I don't think so. First off, the only thing Calypso has ever wanted was someone to spend forever with. She's been locked up on that island for so long that I doubt that there is a number for it. I think she is off the island having a fun and peaceful time, who would want to return to the place they've been held captive in for ages? Not me! Plus, R.R. has already said that she isn't in the book and the way he answered the question made it seem like he hadn't even considered using Calypso yet.
The Sea/Ocean. Oh, c'mon! Percy draws his strength from the water! He would've escaped by now if he were there! It would be counterproductive to imprison a water born demigod in water! Plus Poseidon would've already found him.
A lake/river/stream/creek/delta or any other body of water. Again, Percy draws his power from the water, people! He would've gotten away by now! And, even though it would've taken longer than if Percy were in the sea, Poseidon would've found him by now.
Mount Tam. I've heard this a few times, but there is no reason why Percy would be there. Kronos and the Titans have been defeated once more and banished into Tartarus again. R.R. said there is no need to worry about Kronos because he isn't the BBG, so I don't think Percy is on Mount Tam....sorry.
Now onto places that are more likely to be his prison.
Aeolia. Yeah, I'm talking about the island of the Winds! We've already seen a lot about the winds. Remember Jason was able to fly by riding the winds, and of course, the Anemoi Thuellai (BAD WINDS) popped up in the second chapter to do battle with our new demigods. So, I think it's extremely plausible that Percy is there. First off, no one would look there. Second off, there are cells there designed to hold back the Anemoi Thuellai! Hello! If there is a cell strong enough to hold off the terrible tempest winds, that same cell should be strong enough to hold back a demigod.
Chateau Le Frontenac. You know this place. It's the building on the cover of the American copy of the Lost Hero. I remember reading somewhere that R.R. said that Percy was either above or below the cover, so that right there connects him to the building. There are tons of rooms, and there are spires and towers in which to hide a demigod. Besides, this place has some major demigod mojo. For more on this place please see my article link.
Delphi. I know a lot of people have been wondering about Delphi of late. First off I need to explain it because some people are unsure of what it is. Delphi is a city on the base of Mt. Parnnassus in Greece, not an island. It was sacred to Apollo and the spiritual center of Ancient Greece. Now, we know that Apollo said something about setting Rachel up in an awesome cave, which of course was a reference to Delphi and the Pythia (oracle at Delphi) but was that foreshadowing? It could be possible. It is a very important place in Greek Myth that we haven't seen yet in the series. The only thing is, what part of North America would be considered the new Delphi?
Another Camp. Oh yeah, now this is my favourite, and I've got two theories for how this one could happen. First off, what if there is another camp that is training demigods to do wrong? An evil camp! Taking Percy would've been like kidnapping the Queen of England! I like this idea, but with the evidence presented I like the next one a lot more.
Now, we know that Jason already knows he's a demigod and he's been trained and so on and so forth, but he's forgotten it all due to Amnesia. Yes, I know that there is a Jason mentioned in TC, but what if it isn't our Jason? Perhaps our Jason is a member of a different camp. Lets say that this camp is a Roman Camp, that would explain how Jason is a part of the Greek world but still refers to everything by their Roman terms. It would explain the Gold Aureus with Julius Caesar on it. And it would explain how he could be a trained demigod that no one seems to know. Now, we all know he lost his memory, so what if that happened to Percy, too, and now they've switched places? If this is true, then Annabeth's vision is true, too. Jason would definately know where Percy is, even if he doesn't know him, but he just can't remember yet! There is only one thing it doesn't explain, though: Where in Hades is Piper's dad, and what does he have to do with it all? Maybe we've got things all wrong! Maybe Piper's dad's dissappearance has nothing to do with Percy's! Oh, man!
There are so many ideas swirling around in my head right now! I'll save those for another article, though. I hoped you liked this edition of the H of O article series, don't forget to head over to the official link thread and cast your vote for the next topic. Remember the Lost Hero hits bookshelves on October 12th. If you need a refresher, head over to the official link site. The password is newhero. Remember we only have five more articles until the release of The Lost Hero. After the release I will be wrting an article to let everyone know which theories we've gotten right and which we've gotten wrong. I will give you more information on an expected date for that. From the release of the book until after the Article of Correct Theories, the H of O article series will be on a temporary hiatus to allow everyone, me included, time to read through the book. Also note, that for a few months after my articles start again I will be posting them with the title "Spoiler Alert" followed by the name of the article series and the number of the article. I thought I'd let you know a head of time.
Are you feeling anxious? Don't know what to do? Are you bored waiting for the new series? Head over to the forum and check out our wonderful Fan Fics. Not your cup of tea? We've got articles for everyone, and games, too! If that's still not what you want, make your own boredom busters! Write a story or an article, add an image. Still not happy? Join in one of our great discussions!
First lets start with places that he isn't in.
Camp Half-Blood. Well duh! Why would they be looking for him if he was already there? I don't see Mr D. locking him in the attic at the Big House...maybe turning him into a shrub, but not hiding him away...he might get more years added to his sentance for that.
Olympus. Nope. He would've already been found. I can safely assume that were he in Olympus the Gods would've sensed him and sent him back to camp.
The Underworld. I think Hades would've sensed him if he were there, or one of the now friendly minor gods who hang out down there. He would've probably been sent packing back to camp by now, or at least someone would've notified Chiron of where he was.
The Forges. No, I don't think so. Hephaestus would've known and if he didn't I'm sure a cyclops would've pointed him out and let someone know that Percy Jackson was in the Forge.
Ogygia. There are a few flaws in this theory. Yes it would be a good hiding spot but like I said BIG FLAWS! First off, you have to be utterly lost to find the place! There is no way to get there, the only person that can get there and back without the whole lost thing is Hermes, and that's only because he is the God of Travellers and messenger for the Gods! Next up, you can only visit there once. As soon as you find it and decide to leave it becomes forever lost to you. So, could you really see some kidnapping baddies going there 1st to scout, leaving, coming back to imprison our dear friend, leaving again to report to a surperior or check on the state of things and coming back again? So, unless Hermes is our BBG, which I don't think he is, I completely and utterly strike this from our list of theories. And I know what you're thinking now, what if Calypso is our BBG? No, I don't think so. First off, the only thing Calypso has ever wanted was someone to spend forever with. She's been locked up on that island for so long that I doubt that there is a number for it. I think she is off the island having a fun and peaceful time, who would want to return to the place they've been held captive in for ages? Not me! Plus, R.R. has already said that she isn't in the book and the way he answered the question made it seem like he hadn't even considered using Calypso yet.
The Sea/Ocean. Oh, c'mon! Percy draws his strength from the water! He would've escaped by now if he were there! It would be counterproductive to imprison a water born demigod in water! Plus Poseidon would've already found him.
A lake/river/stream/creek/delta or any other body of water. Again, Percy draws his power from the water, people! He would've gotten away by now! And, even though it would've taken longer than if Percy were in the sea, Poseidon would've found him by now.
Mount Tam. I've heard this a few times, but there is no reason why Percy would be there. Kronos and the Titans have been defeated once more and banished into Tartarus again. R.R. said there is no need to worry about Kronos because he isn't the BBG, so I don't think Percy is on Mount Tam....sorry.
Now onto places that are more likely to be his prison.
Aeolia. Yeah, I'm talking about the island of the Winds! We've already seen a lot about the winds. Remember Jason was able to fly by riding the winds, and of course, the Anemoi Thuellai (BAD WINDS) popped up in the second chapter to do battle with our new demigods. So, I think it's extremely plausible that Percy is there. First off, no one would look there. Second off, there are cells there designed to hold back the Anemoi Thuellai! Hello! If there is a cell strong enough to hold off the terrible tempest winds, that same cell should be strong enough to hold back a demigod.
Chateau Le Frontenac. You know this place. It's the building on the cover of the American copy of the Lost Hero. I remember reading somewhere that R.R. said that Percy was either above or below the cover, so that right there connects him to the building. There are tons of rooms, and there are spires and towers in which to hide a demigod. Besides, this place has some major demigod mojo. For more on this place please see my article link.
Delphi. I know a lot of people have been wondering about Delphi of late. First off I need to explain it because some people are unsure of what it is. Delphi is a city on the base of Mt. Parnnassus in Greece, not an island. It was sacred to Apollo and the spiritual center of Ancient Greece. Now, we know that Apollo said something about setting Rachel up in an awesome cave, which of course was a reference to Delphi and the Pythia (oracle at Delphi) but was that foreshadowing? It could be possible. It is a very important place in Greek Myth that we haven't seen yet in the series. The only thing is, what part of North America would be considered the new Delphi?
Another Camp. Oh yeah, now this is my favourite, and I've got two theories for how this one could happen. First off, what if there is another camp that is training demigods to do wrong? An evil camp! Taking Percy would've been like kidnapping the Queen of England! I like this idea, but with the evidence presented I like the next one a lot more.
Now, we know that Jason already knows he's a demigod and he's been trained and so on and so forth, but he's forgotten it all due to Amnesia. Yes, I know that there is a Jason mentioned in TC, but what if it isn't our Jason? Perhaps our Jason is a member of a different camp. Lets say that this camp is a Roman Camp, that would explain how Jason is a part of the Greek world but still refers to everything by their Roman terms. It would explain the Gold Aureus with Julius Caesar on it. And it would explain how he could be a trained demigod that no one seems to know. Now, we all know he lost his memory, so what if that happened to Percy, too, and now they've switched places? If this is true, then Annabeth's vision is true, too. Jason would definately know where Percy is, even if he doesn't know him, but he just can't remember yet! There is only one thing it doesn't explain, though: Where in Hades is Piper's dad, and what does he have to do with it all? Maybe we've got things all wrong! Maybe Piper's dad's dissappearance has nothing to do with Percy's! Oh, man!
There are so many ideas swirling around in my head right now! I'll save those for another article, though. I hoped you liked this edition of the H of O article series, don't forget to head over to the official link thread and cast your vote for the next topic. Remember the Lost Hero hits bookshelves on October 12th. If you need a refresher, head over to the official link site. The password is newhero. Remember we only have five more articles until the release of The Lost Hero. After the release I will be wrting an article to let everyone know which theories we've gotten right and which we've gotten wrong. I will give you more information on an expected date for that. From the release of the book until after the Article of Correct Theories, the H of O article series will be on a temporary hiatus to allow everyone, me included, time to read through the book. Also note, that for a few months after my articles start again I will be posting them with the title "Spoiler Alert" followed by the name of the article series and the number of the article. I thought I'd let you know a head of time.
Are you feeling anxious? Don't know what to do? Are you bored waiting for the new series? Head over to the forum and check out our wonderful Fan Fics. Not your cup of tea? We've got articles for everyone, and games, too! If that's still not what you want, make your own boredom busters! Write a story or an article, add an image. Still not happy? Join in one of our great discussions!
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Author: abrown7297
Summary: The next installment in abrown7297’s series follows the residents of Camp Jupiter and Camp Half-Blood as they try to defend their beloved camps from the oppressions of Ouranos.
Characters: The campers of Camp Jupiter and Camp Half-Blood
Prequel: The Mark of Athena (my story) link
Sequel: Title coming soon!
Author: abrown7297
Summary: The next installment in abrown7297’s series follows the residents of Camp Jupiter and Camp Half-Blood as they try to defend their beloved camps from the oppressions of Ouranos.
Characters: The campers of Camp Jupiter and Camp Half-Blood
Prequel: The Mark of Athena (my story) link
Sequel: Title coming soon!