Third chappie! Please review!
Okay! Welcome back to Chapter Three! By this time you may have defeated one of the easier monsters, an ant from the Ant Hill, perhaps, or a simple demon.
So now we're gonna be talking about swordsmanship against other demigods. One of the most classic mistakes that the new campers make is that they try to do fancy moves. Really, until you get much better, there are only a few things you need to know how to do. And this is going to teach you a bit about them.
First of all: the simple parry. This is probably the most important bit of swordwork you'll ever need to know, since it's what keeps you alive. First of all, when your enemy's sword comes in for a thrust, simply spin your sword in front of you, knocking the lunge to the side. This keeps the momentum going, saving you the trouble of actually stopping their movement.
The parry is useful when you're defending. But when you're on the offensive, you'll need to know two things: The thrust and the slash.
When you thrust, or stab, or lunge, which are all the same things, you are trying to find a weak point in their defense and put your sword point in their gut. Now remember, during practice sparring, you should try hard to avoid actually hurting your opponent.
When their sword is out of the way, go for a stab. One leg in front of you, lean your body into the lunge, and stab the sword, point first, into their body. (Unless you're sparring like I said.)
And the slash is pretty much the easiest thing to learn. Ever. Imagine you're swinging a baseball bat one handed. Yeah. And they're the ball.
Okay, now that we have the basic sword work out of the way, I can teach you a bit about first aid. This will be a list of remedies for all kinds of pains.
Sword wound: Nectar and ambrosia.
Monster bite: Nectar and ambrosia.
Monster claw wound: Nectar and ambrosia.
Poison: Nectar and ambrosia.
Broken ankle: Nectar and ambrosia.
Broken arm: Nectar and ambrosia.
Sprained ankle: Nectar and ambrosia.
Sprained wrist: Nectar and ambrosia.
I hope that was helpful! Remember these first aid tips for when you're on a quest, or just during daily life.
Okay. Now I'm going to tell you a bit about mortal/demigod relations and the Mist. First of all, the only living mortals to have seen the camp are Rachel Elizabeth Dare and the Champion of Nike, Jake Siaki. Who is also my editor for this guide.
First of all: being a demigod is dangerous. Monsters hate you, most gods hate you, and so on and so forth. Mortals, on the other hand, aren't important enough to be even hurt by the weapons we use. So, you know, you have to be careful. First rule:
Never attack a mortal intending to kill them. (This is a break of the Olympus Laws which state in section 450073 that all demigods must avoid hurting mortals except in self-defense from possible death.)
Also, even if you tried to hurt someone, like I said, the blade would go right through them. Percy learned this the hard way in LA while looking for the entrance to the Underworld.
Second rule: Titans and older can't hurt you unless you attack them first. So make very sure you can beat them before you start fighting them.
Third rule: No direct involvement. The gods are forbidden from helping you in section 002187 of the Olympian Laws. So don't expect godly help from your parent when you get yourself into trouble.
So there are some rules regarding mortal/half-blood relations. However, speaking with, interacting with, and assisting are allowed, even encouraged. They don't call us 'heroes' for nothing!
Note: If you find a hurt mortal, the first aid section of this guide does not apply. The slightest taste of nectar or ambrosia for a full mortal will burn them to a pile of ashes.
Okay, here're some guides to monster fighting! And then we'll have an exclusive interview from everyone's favorite son of Jupiter, Jason Grace.
Empousa
This demon is a powerful force, especially against males. Capable of shape-shifting, so be careful whenever you see a cheerleader!
Weaknesses: No armor, making it easier for you to chop off limbs.
Strengths: Shape-shifting from a pretty girl to a demon. Claws. Teeth. Some have the ability to explode into flames, making them especially hard to kill. Many have the ability to charmspeak. (See Index iix.) They cast a spell of affection on males, making the heroes lose concentration, making it easier for the demon to kill them.
How to bring them down: Make sure you fight them with a girl. They don't fall under their spell as easily, and an empousa will go for men anyway. Avoid their teeth and claws; make sure they don't get near mortals and use them as hostage. And of course…hit them with something sharp.
All right! However, I'm starting to see a pattern with Greek fighting. Maybe this was why were defeated by the Romans…
Here's the interview with our ex-praetor and our new…, Jason Grace!
Alton: Hello, Jason! Would you do an interview for the new campers, give them a few tips and stuff?
Jason: Sure!
A: Thanks. So, any advice for our newbies?
J: Well, you can definitely avoid the Ares cabin, for starters. Definitely. And don't eat staplers…
A: Well, most of our campers are older than three years old, Jason, but thanks for that anyway. Any fighting tips?
J: When fighting a Cyclops, remember that they're good with machines and can mimic voices. Don't be fooled into thinking it's a friend.
A: Okay. I'll make sure to put that into our Cyclops monster fighting guide.
J: And don't start apocalypses with nosebleeds.
A: I think that was kind of a one-time thing…
J: Just remember. Oh…don't trust blondes named Octavian.
A: I have a half-brother named Octavian. That is offensive.
J: Sorry…okay, if they're also related to Apollo. Make sure of that.
A: …
J: And they have to be able to tell the future.
A: …
J: And they love stuffed animals!
A: …
J: …
A: Thank you for the interview, Pontifex.
That Jason manages to get on my nerves. Well, that concludes Chapter Three!
