Cabin 5: Ares Cabin
As a child of Ares, the god of war, courage, and battle lust, you are a natural warrior, possessing exceptional strength, bravery, and a competitive spirit. You're drawn to physical challenges and thrive in high-pressure situations. You likely have a strong sense of justice (though perhaps a bit skewed towards the aggressive side) and are fiercely protective of your friends and allies.
Personality Traits
Ares
Children of Ares are known for their boldness, courage, and often, their aggressive tendencies. You are likely to be competitive, assertive, and enjoy physical activity. You might have a short temper, but you are also fiercely loyal and protective of those you care about. You are a natural at combat, and you probably excel in sports and other physically demanding activities. You might also be a bit of a bully, or at least have a reputation for being intimidating, but you're brave and have often defended others.
Abilities
- Enhanced Strength and Speed: You are physically stronger and faster than the average demigod.
- Expert Combatant: You are naturally skilled in all forms of combat and weaponry.
- Telumkinesis: You have an instinctive understanding of weapons and can even curse them, making them malfunction or become less effective. Some children of Ares can even transform objects to weapons.
- Odikinesis (limited): Some children of Ares can manipulate feelings of anger, hatred, and fear.
- Necromancy (limited): Some children of Ares can summon the dead of the losing side of a battle.
- Battle Strategy: You are also intelligent, making an excellent strategist.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ares cabin is a roughly-built, intimidating structure. It's painted bright red, with barbed wire lining the roof and a stuffed boar's head mounted above the doorway. Landmines have been mentioned as being placed around the entrance. The inside has been variously described as resembling a battle arena with padded floors and walls, a weight room, or having bunk beds with insulting pillows. It also has an extensive weapons array.
Clarisse La Rue is the most well-known counselor of the Ares cabin. Other notable members include Sherman Yang, Mark, and Ellis Wakefield.
Children of Ares can be impulsive, reckless, and overly aggressive. Their focus on brute force can sometimes overshadow strategic thinking. They also may have a hard time controlling their tempers, leading them to act on the feelings of war they can manipulate in others.
As children of the war god, you are expected to be strong, brave, and skilled in combat. You are expected to lead during battles and Capture the Flag. You're also expected to uphold the honor of Cabin Five, even if that means engaging in some friendly (or not-so-friendly) rivalry with other cabins.