Chapter 14

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In This Chapter

Annabeth Chase

Quest companion

Also known as: Wise Girl

Joins Percy's quest to find Zeus's master bolt. Her wisdom and strategy are essential to the...

Denver Station Agent

Station staff

Railroad employee at Denver station who assists passengers with connections and schedules.

Grover Underwood

Quest companion

Joins Percy's quest to find Zeus's master bolt. His wilderness survival skills and ability to sense...

Percy Jackson

Quest leader

Also known as: Perseus Jackson

Chosen for a quest to retrieve Zeus's master bolt. Must travel to the Underworld to find it.

Train Conductor

Railway staff

Railroad employee who manages passenger boarding and tickets on the westbound train.

Train Passenger Family

Fellow travelers

Family traveling by train who shares the car with Percy, Annabeth, and Grover during their journey...

Previously Seen

Alecto

Attacking Fury

Also known as: Mrs. Dodds

Reveals her true form as a winged demon and attacks Percy with her whip and talons.

Alice Miyazawa

Unclaimed camper

An unclaimed camper in the overcrowded Hermes cabin, skilled at minor theft and pranks.

Ambrosia

Divine healing food

Also known as: Food of the Gods

The food of the gods that heals demigods when they're injured. Tastes like favorite foods to each...

Animal Control Officer

Municipal employee

City official who handles the reward for finding and returning the lost poodle Gladiola.

Aphrodite

Divine patron of love

Also known as: Goddess of Love

Goddess of love and beauty. Has children at Camp Half-Blood known for their charm and beauty.

Apollo

Divine patron of arts and healing

Also known as: God of the Sun

God of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy. Has a cabin at Camp Half-Blood with skilled archers...

Arch Visitor

Confused tourist

Tourist visiting the Gateway Arch who witnesses strange events but dismisses them due to the Mist.

Archery Instructor

Archery teacher

Instructor who teaches archery skills to campers, working closely with Apollo cabin members.

Argus

Camp security chief

Also known as: Hundred-Eyed Giant

The many-eyed security chief of Camp Half-Blood who drives the camp van and watches over everything.

Armory Keeper

Weapons manager

Staff member responsible for maintaining and distributing weapons to campers for training.

Artemis

Virgin goddess of the hunt

Also known as: Goddess of the Hunt

Goddess of the hunt and moon. Twin sister to Apollo. Rarely has children but is mentioned as patron...

Arts and Crafts Director

Creative arts instructor

Camp counselor who runs creative activities and helps campers make various art projects.

Athena

Ancient rival of Poseidon

Also known as: Goddess of Wisdom

Had a rivalry with Poseidon that resulted in Medusa's curse. Her wisdom cabin children inherit her...

Austin Lake

Apollo cabin musician

A son of Apollo with musical talents who plays various instruments around camp.

Backbiter

Dual-metal sword

Luke's sword, a gift from his father Hermes. Made of both celestial bronze and steel.

Billie Ng

Herbal specialist

A daughter of Demeter who specializes in growing medicinal herbs for the camp infirmary.

Blackjack

Percy's pegasus friend

A black pegasus at Camp Half-Blood who forms a connection with Percy due to their shared Poseidon...

Blythe

Athena cabin architect

A daughter of Athena who excels at puzzles and architectural planning.

Bus Driver

School bus driver

The driver of the school bus that transports Yancy Academy students to and from field trips.

Bus Passenger

Innocent bus passenger

A mortal passenger on the Greyhound bus who is unaware of the supernatural quest happening nearby.

Cafeteria Worker

School cafeteria staff

Food service worker at Yancy Academy who serves lunch to the students.

Camp Borders

Protective magic

Also known as: Magical Barriers

Magical boundaries that protect Camp Half-Blood from monster attacks, powered by Thalia's tree.

Camp Cook

Camp kitchen staff

The head cook at Camp Half-Blood who prepares meals for all the campers and staff.

Camp Medic

Medical support

Medical staff member who helps treat camper injuries alongside Apollo children.

Camp Store

Camp supply store

The camp store run by nymphs where campers can buy supplies and snacks.

Canoe Instructor

Water activities teacher

Water sports instructor who teaches canoeing and swimming at the camp lake.

Castor

Dionysus cabin co-head counselor

One of the head counselors of Dionysus cabin. Twin brother to Pollux, both sons of Mr. D.

Celestial Bronze

Divine weapon material

Also known as: Divine Metal

Magical metal that can harm monsters and gods but passes harmlessly through mortals.

Centaur Council

Ancient advisors

Elder centaurs who advise Chiron and help oversee the training of heroes throughout history.

Charles Beckendorf

Camp mechanic and inventor

Also known as: Beckendorf

Shows Percy some of his mechanical inventions and helps repair weapons damaged in capture the flag.

Chimera

Fire-breathing monster

A monster with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent. Breathes fire and poisons...

Chiron

Ancient trainer of heroes

Also known as: Mr. Brunner

Has trained heroes for over three thousand years including Hercules and Achilles. Immortal centaur...

Chris Rodriguez

Hermes cabin member

A son of Hermes in Cabin Eleven. One of the many unclaimed campers living in the overcrowded Hermes...

Clarisse La Rue

Capture the Flag leader

Leads the red team in Capture the Flag. Her electric spear is broken when Percy defeats her in...

Climbing Wall Operator

Activity supervisor

Camp staff who operates the lava-filled climbing wall and ensures camper safety during practice.

Connor Stoll

Twin prankster

Twin brother of Travis and son of Hermes. Equally mischievous and skilled at pranks.

Cyclopes

Divine craftsmen

Also known as: One-Eyed Giants

One-eyed giants who work as blacksmiths for the gods, crafting divine weapons and tools.

Demeter

Divine patron of agriculture

Also known as: Goddess of Agriculture

Goddess of agriculture and the harvest. Her children have abilities with plants and growing things.

Diner Cook

Restaurant cook

Kitchen staff at the roadside diner who prepares food for travelers.

Diner Waitress

Restaurant server

Server at a roadside diner who takes the quest group's order and serves their meal.

Dorm Supervisor

Dormitory staff

Adult supervisor who manages the dormitory at Yancy Academy and enforces curfew rules.

Dracaenae

Snake monster warriors

Also known as: Dragon Women

Snake-like monsters with the upper bodies of women who serve as scouts and warriors.

Drew Tanaka

Aphrodite cabin member

A daughter of Aphrodite known for her beauty and vanity. Often seen applying makeup and gossiping.

Echidna

Ancient monster mother

Also known as: Mother of Monsters

The Mother of Monsters who appears as a woman with a Chihuahua. Attacks Percy at the Gateway Arch...

Eddie

Gabe's poker buddy

One of Gabe's poker friends who comes over to play cards and drink beer.

Elderly Woman Passenger

Chatty bus passenger

An older woman on the bus who knits and talks to other passengers during the long journey.

Ellis Wakefield

Ares cabin warrior

A son of Ares known for his aggressive fighting style and competitive nature.

Empathy Link

Psychic bond

The psychic connection between Percy and Grover that allows them to sense each other's emotions and...

Empousai

Shapeshifting predators

Also known as: Vampire-like Monsters

Monsters that disguise themselves as beautiful women to lure and feed on travelers.

English Teacher

English instructor

Percy's English teacher at Yancy Academy who struggles with Percy's dyslexia and reading...

Gabe Ugliano

Unwitting protector through smell

Also known as: Smelly Gabe

His terrible smell actually helps mask Percy's demigod scent from monsters, which is why Sally...

Gas Station Attendant

Service station employee

Worker at a highway gas station who helps travelers with fuel and directions.

Gateway Arch Security Guard

Monument security

Security officer at the Gateway Arch who monitors visitors and ensures safety protocols.

Gateway Arch Tour Guide

Tourist educator

Guide who explains the history and construction of the Gateway Arch to visiting tourists.

Gladiola

Lost talking poodle

Also known as: Gladys

A pink poodle that Percy, Annabeth, and Grover find and return for the reward money. Can talk to...

Golden Fleece

Legendary healing artifact

A legendary magical item mentioned as having great healing powers. Part of Luke's failed quest.

Greyhound Bus Driver

Public transportation driver

The bus driver who transports passengers westward, including Percy, Annabeth, and Grover on their...

Gym Teacher

Physical education instructor

Physical education teacher at Yancy Academy who runs sports activities and fitness classes.

Hall Monitor

Student monitor

Student hall monitor at Yancy Academy who reports troublemakers to the administration.

Harley

Young Hephaestus camper

A young son of Hephaestus who shows promise in mechanical work despite his age.

Hellhounds

Underworld hunting dogs

Also known as: Hades' Dogs

Large demonic dogs from the Underworld that hunt demigods on behalf of their master Hades.

Hephaestus

Divine craftsman

Also known as: God of Fire

God of fire, metalworking, and crafts. His children are skilled builders and mechanics.

Hermes

Neglectful divine father

Also known as: Messenger God

Distant father who rarely visits his children. His neglect contributes to Luke's resentment of the...

Hesperides

Garden guardians

Also known as: Nymphs of the Evening

Nymphs who guard the Garden of the Hesperides and its golden apples, part of Luke's failed quest.

Hestia

Hearth goddess

Also known as: Goddess of the Hearth

Goddess of the hearth and home, mentioned as maintaining the camp's central fire.

History Teacher

History instructor

History instructor at Yancy Academy who teaches about ancient civilizations and cultures.

Iris

Divine messenger service operator

Also known as: Goddess of the Rainbow

Goddess of the rainbow who runs Iris-messaging service. Allows communication through rainbow mist.

Jake Mason

Forge worker

A son of Hephaestus who works alongside Beckendorf in the camp forge, crafting weapons and tools.

James

Fellow student

A classmate of Percy at Yancy Academy who attends the same classes and field trips.

Janitor Joe

School maintenance

The school janitor at Yancy Academy who cleans up after student incidents and mishaps.

Julia Feingold

Hopeful unclaimed camper

An unclaimed camper hoping her godly parent will recognize her and give her a proper cabin.

Katie Gardner

Demeter cabin head counselor

Head counselor of the Demeter cabin. Skilled with plants and growing things like her divine mother.

Kayla Knowles

Apollo cabin archer

A daughter of Apollo known for her excellent archery skills and musical abilities.

Ladon

Dragon guardian

Also known as: Hundred-Headed Dragon

The dragon that guards the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides and gave Luke his scar.

Laistrygonians

Giant cannibal monsters

Also known as: Cannibal Giants

Giant cannibals who disguise themselves among mortals and hunt demigods for food.

Lee Fletcher

Archer and battle tactician

Leads the Apollo cabin archers during capture the flag, providing covering fire for the other...

Librarian

Library staff

The school librarian at Yancy Academy who maintains the books and helps with research.

Luke Castellan

Failed quest hero

Went on a quest to retrieve a golden apple from the Garden of the Hesperides but failed. Bears a...

Malcolm

Strategic thinker

Participates in camp activities and helps with strategic planning like other children of Athena.

Mark

Athena cabin strategist

A son of Athena known for his strategic thinking and research skills in the camp library.

Math Tutor

Mathematics tutor

Additional math support teacher who helps Percy with his algebra struggles at Yancy Academy.

Matt Sloan

School bully

A bully at Yancy Academy who picks on younger students and enjoys tormenting Percy.

Medusa

Monster and former priestess

Also known as: Auntie Em

A monster with snakes for hair who turns people to stone. Disguises herself as 'Auntie Em' running...

Mike

Fellow student

Another student at Yancy Academy who witnesses Percy's various school incidents.

Minotaur

Defeated monster

Also known as: Bull-Man

Defeated by Percy who rips off its horn and uses it to kill the creature. Percy's first monster...

Miranda Gardiner

Demeter cabin gardener

A daughter of Demeter skilled with plants and agriculture. Helps maintain the camp gardens.

Mississippi Boat Captain

River boat operator

River boat captain who operates vessels on the Mississippi River near the Gateway Arch.

Mitchell

Aphrodite cabin member

A son of Aphrodite who enjoys fashion and has an eye for style like his divine mother.

Montauk Beach Visitor

Beach tourist

Tourist at Montauk Beach who enjoys the seaside location where Percy and Sally have their special...

Montauk Lifeguard

Beach safety

Beach safety officer who monitors swimmers and beach activities at Montauk Beach.

Mr. D

Exiled god serving as camp director

Also known as: Dionysus

Revealed to be Dionysus, god of wine. Punished by Zeus to serve as camp director for 100 years....

Mr. Nicoll

School headmaster

The headmaster of Yancy Academy. Stern administrator who deals with Percy's disciplinary issues.

Mrs. Kerr

Mist illusion

Part of the Mist's illusion that makes mortals forget the supernatural events that occurred.

Museum Security Guard

Museum security

Security guard at the Metropolitan Museum who patrols the exhibits and ensures visitor safety.

Museum Tour Guide

Museum educator

The guide at the Metropolitan Museum who leads Percy's class through the Greek and Roman exhibits.

Naiad

Water spirits

Also known as: Water Nymph

Water spirits that inhabit the lakes and streams around Camp Half-Blood and communicate with Percy.

Nancy Bobofit

Victim of Percy's emerging powers

Gets pushed into the fountain by Percy using his powers, though no one believes it was him.

Nectar

Divine healing drink

Also known as: Drink of the Gods

The drink of the gods that heals demigods. Too much can burn up a half-blood from the inside.

Nereid

Gift-bearing water spirit

Also known as: Water Spirit

Gives Percy three pearls from his father that will transport him and two others back to the sea in...

Nyssa Barrera

Hephaestus cabin member

A daughter of Hephaestus skilled in metalworking and mechanical devices. Works in the forge.

Oracle

Ancient prophet

Also known as: The Oracle of Delphi

The mummified Oracle at Camp Half-Blood that gives prophecies. Speaks in riddles about Percy's...

Pegasus

Flying mounts

Also known as: Winged Horse

Winged horses at Camp Half-Blood that are children of Poseidon and can fly campers around.

Peter Johnson

Unclaimed camper

An unclaimed camper living in Hermes cabin, waiting for his godly parent to claim him.

Pollux

Dionysus cabin co-head counselor

Twin brother of Castor and co-head counselor of Dionysus cabin. Son of Mr. D.

Poodle Owner

Pet owner

Wealthy family member who owns Gladiola the pink poodle and offers a reward for her return.

Poseidon

God of the sea and Percy's father

Also known as: Earthshaker

Percy's father, god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. One of the 'Big Three' gods who swore not...

Principal Davis

Assistant principal

Assistant principal at Yancy Academy who handles student discipline and behavior issues.

Riptide

Magical sword disguised as pen

Also known as: Anaklusmos

A ballpoint pen that transforms into a celestial bronze sword when uncapped. Given to Percy by...

Sally Jackson

Former lover of Poseidon

Had a relationship with Poseidon before Percy was born. Married the horrible Gabe because his smell...

Sarah

Fellow student

A student at Yancy Academy who shares classes with Percy and goes on school trips.

School Nurse

School medical staff

The nurse at Yancy Academy who treats student injuries and handles medical issues.

Science Teacher

Science instructor

Percy's science teacher at Yancy Academy who teaches chemistry and biology courses.

Sherman Yang

Aggressive fighter

Participates in capture the flag with the red team, showing typical Ares cabin aggression.

Silena Beauregard

Aphrodite cabin head counselor

Head counselor of Aphrodite cabin. Beautiful and charming like her mother, with extensive knowledge...

Stables Keeper

Pegasus caretaker

Camp staff member who maintains the pegasus stables and cares for winged horses.

Study Hall Monitor

Study supervisor

Teacher who supervises study hall periods and maintains quiet study environments.

Thalia Grace

Guardian spirit of camp

Her tree contains powerful magic that protects Camp Half-Blood from monsters. Her sacrifice saved...

The Furies

Divine punishment spirits

Also known as: Erinyes

Three ancient sisters who punish those who break sacred laws. Alecto is one of them hunting Percy.

The Mist

Memory-altering magical force

Causes mortals to have false memories about events, like remembering Mrs. Kerr instead of Mrs....

Tommy

Dormitory roommate

Percy's roommate at Yancy Academy who shares the dormitory room and witnesses Percy's odd behavior.

Travis Stoll

Camp guide and prankster

Helps initiate Percy into camp life and teaches him about the various camp traditions and rules.

Truck Driver

Professional driver

Long-haul trucker who stops at the same truck stop and offers travel advice.

Truck Stop Cashier

Store employee

Store clerk at a highway truck stop where the quest group stops for supplies.

Will Solace

Apollo cabin healer

A son of Apollo skilled in healing and archery. Often helps in the camp infirmary.

Wood Nymphs

Nature spirits and store clerks

Also known as: Dryads

Nature spirits that live in trees around Camp Half-Blood. Some work in the camp store.

Zeus

King of the gods

Also known as: King of the Gods

King of the gods and god of the sky. His master bolt has been stolen, threatening war. Suspects...

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