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Is it bad that my character who turns into a goddess should be a little overpowered?

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It is not recommended to turn a character into a Gary Stue or a Mary Sue. If your character is a little overpowered, it's better if you give her a serious weakness, dark secret, bad attitude or something along the lines of those to balance it out. If your character turns into a goddess, there better be a good reason why they turn into one, which includes, but is not limited to hardships, troubles, and such.

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Is it okay if my character is damaged?

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Yes, as long as she has a reason to be.

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Can my character have a boyfriend/girlfriend?

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Yes, they don't have to but they can. Just create a back story for them as well.

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Could someone list a couple of major villans that haven't been defeated or seen much in the Percy Jackson series?

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All monsters come back from Tartarus eventually, so you could do basically anyone (besides the titans and the giants, those were permanently defeated).

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Is it okay if my hero used to be immortal?

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I don't see why not. It seems like a unique idea. Make sure to explain why/how they became mortal, though.

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Can my demigod be a Hunter of Artemis?

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Sure, after all, it is mentioned in the books that any girl can be a Huntress, whether they are mortal, demigod, or even a nymph. Just remember that they make a vow to Artemis to swear off boys and romantic relationships (so no lesbian couples, unfortunately).

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Can Selene be used as my character's parent?

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Yes, I don't see why not, since she's not a virgin goddess and belongs to Greek mythology.

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Can my character be a child of Minerva (Roman version of Athena)?

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No, as the Romans saw that a child of Athena was a disgrace, and Athena hated her Roman form.

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Is it okay if my demigod is a child of Eros?

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I don't see why not. He is the god of love after all, so it is likely that he might fall in love with a mortal.

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Can my demigoddess actually be the child of two demigods?

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Sure! They just wouldn't be a direct child of a god. They would be a legacy, like Frank is a legacy of Neptune.

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Could I use Kronos as my character's parent?

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I don't think so. Prometheus is mentioned in "Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods" to have had a half-human son, but I don't think Kronos would be interested in having kids with mortals, especially after his little episode with Zeus and the rest of his kids. He's probably afraid they might kick him back into Tartarus again.

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Can my character be a daughter of Poseidon and be blessed by all the gods, so each of them gave her a power?

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That would make her a Mary-Sue, and the gods are strictly forbidden from showing favoritism like that.

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Can Khione be used as my character's parent?

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Yes. I think that's a very interesting idea, especially since you could give some cold-themed attributes to his child.

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Can I use my heritage as one of my character's traits?

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I don't see why not! Your character is being built by you, so the traits are yours to choose.

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Could my demigod be a child of Iris or Eos?

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Yes, of course. The minor gods need to be recognized too. Just make sure that your character is original.

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I know I should stick with Greco-Roman gods, but are other pantheons allowed?

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Yes. It’s your character, and it might not be exactly “Percy Jackson,” but it can still be “Rick Riordan.” I wouldn’t use a god or goddess from a religion you don’t know much about though.

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Can my demigod be a child of any of the Three Fates?

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I think you should stick to your character being a child of a god or goddess, because I don't think fates get children with mortals, and even if they did, I don't think they'd be demigods.

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Is it possible for my original character to be dating one of the characters in the series?

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There are loads of fanfictions called "OC x Character" that focus on this. Don't worry about whether the love interest is dating someone in the series; it can be an AU (alternate universe) where all the characters are single!

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Could my character be Nico's brother, even though there's no mention of a brother in the series?

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That should be fine! There are so many fanfics where some of the main characters have siblings. I think it's a wonderful idea! You could make your OC a lot younger or older than Nico so that there is an excuse for him not being in the series.

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Can my character have my name and be like me?

Ellie

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Yes, that's a good idea if you want to feel like you're really in the PJO universe. Just don't make your OC a Mary-Sue/Gary Stu.

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What do you think of a Hermanubis demigod, linking with the Kane Chronicles?

Ellie

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Egyptian Gods don't have demigod children, but they do have hosts/magicians, so you could make them one of those.

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Can mine be cursed to be half-animal or something? I'm obsessed with werewolves and Percy Jackson but I don't think there are any werewolves in there.

Ellie

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They are werewolves in PJO/HoO, and it would be a cool idea, just be sure to create a backstory.

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Can my character be half of a set of twins?

Emyh010

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Sure! But you might want to create or at least have a plan for the other twin.

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Can my character stem from ancient mythology that isn't Greek or Roman?

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Sure! Just like Magnus Chase from Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, or Sadie and Carter Kane from The Kane Chronicles!

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Could I make up my own camp for half bloods? Like have my character not know anything about Camp Halfblood or Camp Jupiter?

Emyh010

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Yes, but be sure to develop the camp well. It takes a lot of time and planning. Try and stay true to any Greek/Roman traditions.

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Would the Greek or Roman Gods have been able to have children in other places around the world (e.g. Europe) even though they're currently situated in America?

Ellie

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Yes, just make sure the god of your choice is touring said place instead of being there permanently.

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Can my demigod be Artemis' or Hera's daughter?

Ellie

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No, Artemis swore off relationships forever, and Hera only has children with Zeus, so it wouldn't make sense for them to have half-bloods.

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Could the parent be Hermes?

Ellie

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Of course, there are many children of Hermes, and your demigod doesn't have to be a child of The Big Three.

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How do I think of unique weapons for my characters that isn't just "sword" or "dagger"? How can I make their way of defending themselves be tied their personalities or godly parent?

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Research mythology. Certain gods/goddesses are associated with certain weapons, such as Apollo with the bow or Ares with a spear. Another thing to consider would be personality - in the books, Luke gives Annabeth a knife, saying she's a quick and agile fighter. Think about your character's personality: quick in battle, or fighting from a distance? You can also do some research into ancient and medieval weaponry to find something more unique for your characters.

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Is there any way to have a demigod daughter of Poseidon who can shape-shift?

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Yes, it could be possible. You could give her the ability to shape-shift into a sea animal of some sort, for instance. Try connecting the ability with something in Poseidon's domain.

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