#titan forge games

[the-monkey-ruler]

Smite (2014)

Date: March 25, 2014 Platform: Mac / PC / Xbox One / PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch / Amazon Luna Developer: Hi-Rez Studios / Titan Forge Games / Hardsuit Labs Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios Genre: MOBA Theme: Fantasy Franchises: Smite Type: Crossover

Summary:

Smite: Battleground of the Gods (known in-game as SMITE) is a historical-fantasy free-to-play third-person multiplayer-focused action RPG developed by Hi-Rez Studios (later by Titan Forge) and released digitally by Hi-Rez Studios for the PC on March 25, 2014.

Building on the multiplayer-focused concept of the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) sub-genre, Smite is played from a limited behind-the-back perspective, with gameplay similar to traditional third-person action RPGs. Along with a standard "Conquest" mode, the game includes some alternate arena-based modes. The game's playable characters are based on numerous mythological figures from multiple pantheons (including Greek, Norse, and Chinese).

Along with numerous content updates throughout the years, the game was later released for the Xbox One on August 19, 2015, PlayStation 4 on May 31, 2016, Mac on July 7, 2016, and Nintendo Switch on January 24, 2019. Throughout 2019, the game received full cross-platform multiplayer and progression support.

The game also received a turn-based strategy spin-off in 2018, titled Hand of the Gods: Smite Tactics.

Source: https://www.giantbomb.com/smite/3030-36241/

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veCgJ8dvcQU

[savingcontent]

SMITE 2, the godly third-person MOBA has gone free-to-play

Continue reading SMITE 2, the godly third-person MOBA has gone free-to-play

[twohitgames]

SMITE 2 entra en su alfa cerrada sin restricciones

Titan Forge Games anuncia que SMITE 2 entra hoy en su fase de alfa cerrada 24/7. Los jugadores ya pueden jugar siempre que quieran y probar los nuevos dioses y añadidos que se han incorporado oficialmente al juego. Los anteriormente celebrados fines de semana alfa han ayudado a Titan Forge a mejorar SMITE 2 a partir de los comentarios de la comunidad. El estudio comienza ahora una nueva fase de…

[titanomancy]

Hey, Skit, are you pretty under all that?

[foandgeld]

Old City Watch

A combined gang of City Watch from defective products

[lordshaxxhandler]

Destiny OC’s, Lore, & Stories

MASTER POST

I will be adding to this post as often as I can 🤞🏻

Full Main Story

The Burden of the Light

Master List of every Chapter on tumblr

Other/Short Stories

OC headcanons that are canon cuz I said so

Zavala & his office cat

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MAIN ORIGINAL CHARACTERS & AESTHETICS✨

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Name: Thera Wylie

Pronouns: She/Her

Eyes: Green

Hair: Dark Brown

Height: 5’10

Race: Human

Class: Civilian, Amanda’s right hand/assistant ops coordinator for the vanguard.

Romantic Interest: Lord Shaxx

Personality: Fun, outgoing, fearless, confidant, & a little girly. Thera knows she’s not a guardian but she wants to help defend innocents against the darkness just the same.

Fun fact. Thera has an Exo arm starting from her elbow on her left side.

Reference photo of Thera drawn by the wonderful @deicide-in-the-sewers 👏🏻🤩

Introduction Short for Thera (1/3)

First Meetings

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Name: Behemoth-29 (cuz he’s beefier than Crow 😂)

Pronouns: He/Him

Eyes: White

Height: 6’6

Race: Exo

Class: Hunter

Ghosts Name: Flare (Female)

Personality: Doesn’t talk hardly at all unless necessary, Very intimidating but intentional and not, protective of his fireteam and friends, hides in the shadows and keeps to himself.

My art work of Behemoth in his street clothes with Flare. 🔥

Introduction Short for Behemoth-29 (2/3)

Hunter vs Titan

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Name: Celeste

Pronouns: She/Her

Eyes: Gold/Yellow

Hair: Snow White

Height: 5’5

Race: Awoken

Class: Warlock

Ghost Name: Astral (Female)

Love interest: Iron Lord Saladin

Personality: Kind, caring to the point of worrying about others before herself, friendly, sweet, & confident in her self and abilities.

Introduction Short for Celeste (3/3)

Lost Protégé

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MINOR ORIGINAL CHARACTERS & AESTHETICS✨

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Name: Siph

Pronouns: He/Him

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Black

Height: 6’0

Race: Awoken

Class: Titan

Ghosts Name: Oracle (male)

Best friend: Behemoth-29

Personality: Friendly but intimidating, focused to complete every mission perfectly, extremely protective of fireteam members.

Death by Hive on the moon. Giving his light and life for his fireteam.

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[boardgametoday]

CCP Games partners with Titan Forge for an EVE Online Board Game

CCP Games partners with Titan Forge for an EVE Online Board Game #tabletopgames #boardgames #kickstarter

CCP Games, the developers behind sci-fi spacefaring MMORPG EVE Online, announced a collaboration with Titan Forge, a miniature sculpting studio and board game publisher, to create a board game adaptation of the renowned spaceship MMO. The EVE Online board game welcomes fans and newcomers, bringing New Eden’s signature space exploration, player-driven narratives, and strategic warfare to…

[thedas-elf-lover]

Also I'm not sure I've said this yet but—

I really dislike how much of the lore leads to Solas.

Saying "there's a lack of complexity" in regards to DAV feels like pointing out that water is wet but seriously, the way every mystery in DA boils down to one or two people is so reductive to what could have been a fantastically spanning and complex story. I felt like they wanted to go there but didn't, so instead wound up with off-tone comments about love and murder, over simplifications that are frustrating to come from a character who's supposed to be a detective. Life is never that simple and moreover these are seemingly the originators of all elvhen life, HOW is that supposed to be simple? Where is the courtly intrigue? If there's drama, where is it? There's just not enough information to be gleaned from a few murals depicting Solas' memories. And don't get me started on how treating memories as a wholly reliable source of unbias information is a really awful idea. And these people, as professionals, should know this. Emmrich especially, as a Fade expert, should KNOW that stories told through the Fade are variable and change depending on who or what is influencing the story. Solas himself says "they're all true" when asked about Ostagar, which is a way of validating theories but also paints an interesting picture of the unreliably intangibility of the Fade itself.

And then these mfers just go "Oh ya that's how it is 100%, no need to dig deeper."

MOTHERFUCKER.

The Fade is NOT that simple!

But I'm getting off topic.

There needed to be more characters. And this goes for just about everything in this game. Dorian, for example, being the person giving the anti-slavery speech AND being the guy who gets up and almost beats a guy over slavery AND being the magister insider AND blahblahblah introduce new characters. I'm frustrated at this because 1. It really makes the SD fight seem grim if they've only got two magisters, one a former magister and the other still throwing out lines about "illegal slavery" my brother in Andraste there is no legal slavery. It makes sense for someone like Dorian to still have backwards thinking but they need another character with saner ideals because they can and should exist. And they need to not be one of the three different kinds of Tevinter noble.

Solas being the one to forge the dagger is stupid. Develop Sylaise or something. Make her do something. Give her space to exist.

"But then how do we tie Solas to the Titans?"

YOU DON'T???????

You can LITERALLY remove that entire detail and change nothing! Solas doesn't need to be tied to the Titans!

It would even improve the fucking trick plot! Because the that actual fuck does a guy who CRAFTED a dagger attuned to him NOT recognize it? Unless he didn't actually craft or use the dagger or have anything to do with the dagger? And just stole it to seal the Evanuris away?

SEE LITERALLY NOTHING CHANGES!!!!

The Solas-Titan shit was just to make him less sympathetic, that is IT. It serves no other purpose to the plot.

"How else will Solas be guilty?"

And here's where neutering your homegirl Mythal fucked you over! SHE is why! Because she's actually a pretty awful person who wields guilt like a fucking scalpal! And then she dies and Solas feels responsible! BOOM you got your guilt! Oh not enough? Well the Veil FUCKED elves for thousands of years! His people are in ruins because of him! He doesn't need Titans for this!

I truly wholly do NOT understand why he needs to be tied to the Titans and the Blight. Okay he's scared shitless of the Blight. You know a funny story that could have been used to explain that? And also explain how Solas knows how to sooth the Blighted artifact? Fen'Harel was tricked into becoming Andruil's servant. Andruil was Ghilan'nain's lover. Solas got a front row seat of their bullshit. Boom you develop two queens in STEM, and explain Solas' fear and knowledge of the Blight. Or something idk I wish they'd referred to that story again though because the things they imply Solas suffered in the previous 3 games were absolutely downplayed to make him less sympathetic in DAV.

[goldenarmyofficial]

🏆 SUPER BOWL SHOWDOWN: GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. EMERALD TITANS – THE ULTIMATE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY 🏆

An Exclusive Pre-Game Analysis by Gridiron Insider

This is it. The moment we’ve all been waiting for.

After a season of blood, sweat, and bone-crushing plays, the Golden Knights and the Emerald Titans are set to collide in a Super Bowl matchup for the ages.

Both teams have trained harder than ever, pushed their limits beyond expectation, and forged themselves into titans of the game. Every pass, tackle, and strategic move has led to this moment. Now, under the blinding lights of the superbowl stage, they will battle for the right to be called the greatest team.

Two elite teams. One historic night. No second chances.

Captain Xander and Captain Brody are ready to face each others

Who will seize victory and who will crumble under the pressure?

Let’s break down the starting lineups, team strengths, and key matchups in what promises to be a legendary clash of unstoppable forces.

🔥 GOLDEN KNIGHTS: THE RELENTLESS WARRIORS OF GOLD 🔥

The Golden Knights arrive with one of the most disciplined and physically dominant squads in Super Bowl history. Under the guidance of Captain Brody Gold (#11), the team is a perfect blend of precision, aggression, and brotherhood.

Gold's Defense : Trevor, #52, Eddy #73 and Brock #46

What sets the Knights apart is their unity and execution. With Maximus fully integrated into Football Drone Mode, every player is a piece of a flawless machine, moving with surgical accuracy and ruthless efficiency.

🔨 Strengths:

✔ Unbreakable Offensive Line: Led by Maximus (#70), the Knights' protection unit is impenetrable—a fortress of gold and black standing between Brody and the Titans’ relentless rush. ✔ Defensive Destruction: Hercules (#28) and Ares (#29) are twin wrecking balls in the linebacker corps, ready to crush anything in their path. ✔ Strategic Genius: Brody’s ability to read defenses and adjust on the fly will be key to unlocking the Titans' defensive schemes. ✔ Fan Power: With Milo, Drone-Pup 151, rallying the Golden Army, the Knights will have one of the loudest and most energized stadium presences ever recorded.

⚠️ Challenges:

❌ Overcoming Titanus: The Titan defensive wall, led by Damien Raines (#97) and Marcus Vaughn (#54), will be the toughest front line Gold has faced all season. ❌ Handling the Titans’ Speed: The Titans' elite offense, fueled by Jalen Carter (#4) and DeShawn Holloway (#22), will push the Knights' defense to its absolute limit.

⭐ Key Players to Watch:

Maximus, #70, during his football drone training

🔥 Maximus (#70, OT) – The Indestructible Engine

The perfect football machine. No fatigue, no hesitation—just execution.

Every block, every push, every adjustment will be flawless.

If the Titans can’t break him, they can’t win.

🔥 Hercules (#28, MLB) – The Gamebreaker

The commanding force behind Gold’s defensive wall.

If Herc dominates the midfield, the Titans will struggle to get any offensive momentum.

🔥 Brody (#11, QB) – The Field General

The brain of the operation.

He’ll need to read the defense fast, stay cool under pressure, and take calculated risks.

🔥 Ares (#29, OLB) – The Chaos Bringer

Explosive, violent, relentless.

Will attack Xander Malone all night, trying to force bad decisions.

The Linebacker trio : Twin Herc (#28) and Ares (#29) taking the new Linebacker Roman (#30) under their wing.

🔥 Brock (#46, Defensive Safety) – The Guardian

The last line of defense.

If the Titans break through, Brock must shut them down.

🔥 Eddy "Tamerlan" (#73, DE) – The Strategist

His mental conditioning of the team has pushed the Knights beyond their normal limits.

His presence ensures the Knights maintain focus and unity.

🔥 Trevor (#52, DT) – The Immovable Wall

The anchor of the defensive line, ensuring the Titans’ running lanes stay sealed.

🔥 Grayden (#84, WR & Head Mascot) – The Wild Card

Can strike when least expected.

If the Titans ignore him, they’ll regret it.

💚 EMERALD TITANS: THE UNYIELDING GIANTS 💚

The Emerald Titans have revenge on their minds. After their last defeat at the hands of the Knights, they have trained with a singular purpose—destroying Gold and reclaiming their throne.

Led by Xander Malone (#12), their precision offense and suffocating defense make them a formidable opponent.

🔨 Strengths:

✔ Elite Quarterback Play: Xander Malone is one of the most efficient passers in the league and has the weapons to carve up Gold’s defense. ✔ Lightning-Fast Receivers: Jalen Carter (#4) can outrun nearly anyone—if he breaks into open space, Gold is in trouble. ✔ Crushing Defense: With Raines (#97) and Vaughn (#54) leading the charge, Brody will have to work for every yard.

The offensive powerhouse of Emerald Titans : Jalen (#04), DeShawn (#22) and Travis (#76)

⚠️ Challenges:

❌ Breaking Through Maximus: If Maximus holds the line, Brody will have time to pick apart the Titans’ defense. ❌ Surviving the Golden Army's Hits: The Knights’ linebackers play violently. Malone will need to make decisions in a split second. ❌ Stopping the Momentum: If Gold builds energy, Milo and the Golden Army will amplify it to an unstoppable level.

💀 KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH – EMERALD TITANS 💀

🔥 Xander "X-Factor" Malone (#12, QB) – The Precision General

Reads defenses like a machine, never rattled under pressure.

Deadly accurate passer—if given time, he will carve through the Golden defense.

Has a perfect connection with Jalen Carter (#4), a combination that has destroyed defenses all season.

🔥 Jalen "Blitz" Carter (#4, WR) – The Untouchable Speed Demon

Explosive acceleration—faster than anyone on the field.

A deep-ball nightmare—if he gets behind the defense, it’s an automatic touchdown.

If Brock can’t shut him down, Gold is in trouble.

🔥 Damien "The Fortress" Raines (#97, DT) – The Unmovable Object

A 6’5, 330-pound monster who commands the defensive line.

Demands double-teams, freeing up linebackers to attack.

If Maximus can’t handle him, Brody is going down.

🔥 Marcus "Ironclad" Vaughn (#54, MLB) – The Titan Commander

Leads the Titans' defense, calling adjustments mid-play.

Has a knack for making clutch tackles in game-changing moments.

Will be in a constant war with Chevy and Brody.

🔥 DeShawn "Tank" Holloway (#22, RB) – The Unstoppable Runner

Runs through defenders like a wrecking ball.

If he finds gaps in the line, he can wear Gold’s defense down over time.

Darius (#02) snatching another interception

🔥 Darius "The Phantom" King (#2, CB) – The Shadow in Coverage

Elite at shutting down receivers and snatching interceptions.

Always a step ahead—quarterbacks beware.

🔥 Travis "Titan" McAllister (#76, OT) – The Living Fortress

Massive, immovable protector of Xander Malone.

If he holds, the Titans’ offense thrives.

🔥 Corbin "The Sentinel" Cross (#31, FS) – The Last Line of Defense

Hard-hitting, fast, and always lurking deep.

Any risky throw could be a trap.

⚔️ MASCOT SHOWDOWN: SYMBOLS OF DOMINANCE ⚔️

🔥 GOLDEN KNIGHTS’ TRIO

🛡️ The Golden Knight: The embodiment of honor, resilience, and football glory. 🐅 Dorado, The Golden Tiger: A ferocious beast prowling the sidelines, ready to strike. (@leander-gold-88) 🐕 Milo, Drone-Pup 151: The tactical cheer commander, ensuring Gold’s fans are louder than ever. (@polo-drone-151)

Mascot face-off : Titanus vs The Golden Knight

💚 EMERALD TITANS’ TITANUS

🛡️ Titanus, The Indomitable Colossus: A towering, emerald-armored behemoth, embodying Titan strength and endurance.

🏆 FINAL VERDICT: WHO TAKES THE TITLE?

🏆 Will Gold’s precision and unity prevail? 🏆 Or will the Titans’ raw power and speed prove unstoppable?

One thing is certain: this game will be a war. Legacies will be forged. One team will rise, the other will fall.

🔥 LET HISTORY BE MADE. THE SUPER BOWL BEGINS NOW. 🔥

🔥 GOLDEN KNIGHTS ROSTER 🔥

🔥 Offense – The Golden Sword 🔥

Brody (#11) @brodygold– QB & Captain

Ezan (#1) @polo-drone-001, Grayden (#84) @polo-drone-084– Wide Receivers

Chevy (#33) @chevy-gold– Running Back & Punt Returner

Leon (#35) @leon-gold– Fullback

Maximus (#70) @polo-drone-070, Hans (#69) @polo-drone-069 – Offensive Tackles

Briar (#50) @polo-drone-050, Michael (#53) @michaelgold53– Offensive Guards

Christian (#55) @polo-drone-055– Center

Chad (#24) @chadgolden - Tight End

🛡️ Defense – The Gold Shield 🛡️

Hercules (#28) @goldenherc9– Middle Linebacker

Ares (#29) @goldengod-ares10, Roman (#30) @roman-golden-68 – Outside Linebackers

Trevor (#52) @polo-drone-125, Declan (#57) @declanthedefender – Defensive Tackles

Brock @brockgold(#46), Xavier (#39) @polo-drone-039 – Defensive Safeties

Eddy "Tamerlan" (#73) @polo-drone-073, Kaspar (#90) @kasper-90-golden– Defensive Ends

Kai (#9) @kai-gold-99, Hudson (#8) @hudsongold08 – Cornerbacks

⚡ Special Teams – The Knights' Edge ⚡

Daniel (#16) @danielgold-16– Kicker

Robert (#12) @robertgold12– Punter

Isaac (#45) @isaac-gold-45– Long Snapper

Ross (#10) @polo-drone-110– Kick Returner

💚 EMERALD TITANS FULL ROSTER 💚

The Emerald Titans have built a powerhouse team with a balance of raw strength, elite speed, and defensive grit. They are out for revenge, and every player is ready for war.

🔥 Offense – The Emerald Strike Force 🔥

Xander "X-Factor" Malone (#12) – Quarterback & Captain

Jalen "Blitz" Carter (#4), Malik "Flash" Deveraux (#17), Wallace "Swifty" Dayton – Wide Receivers

DeShawn "Tank" Holloway (#22) – Running Back

Marcus "Mack Truck" Owens (#33) – Fullback

Travis "Titan" McAllister (#76), Elliot "The Tower" Grayson (#79) – Offensive Tackles

Bryce "The Bulldozer" Langley (#65), Joaquin "Iron Grip" Santiago (#67) – Offensive Guards

Nathan "Stonewall" Pierce (#58) – Center

🛡️ Defense – The Emerald Wall 🛡️

Marcus "Ironclad" Vaughn (#54) – Middle Linebacker

Dwayne "Brickhouse" Harper (#47), Terrence "The Butcher" Gates (#44) – Outside Linebackers

Damien "The Fortress" Raines (#97), Emmanuel "The Wrecker" Cross (#94) – Defensive Tackles

Khalil "Havoc" Beckett (#91), Tyrell "The Steamroller" Ward (#99) – Defensive Ends

Darius "The Phantom" King (#2), Isaiah "Lockdown" Reed (#5) – Cornerbacks

Corbin "The Sentinel" Cross (#31) , Omar "The Hitman" Wells (#25) – Defensive Safeties

⚡ Special Teams – The Emerald Precision ⚡

Connor "Sniper" Jennings (#9) – Kicker

Rafael "Boomstick" Vargas (#19) – Punter

Derrick "No-Fumble" Benson (#43) – Long Snapper

Trey "The Jet" Simmons (#3) – Kick Returner

The match itself should arrive soon. Results have been tallied and photographs selecting their best pictures for the highlights.

To join the Gold, remember to contact @brodygold, @goldenherc9 or @polo-drone-001.

[bunabi]

i was honestly so curious to see more of mythal because the idea of "the best of the evanuris" as per solas (notable hater) is so interesting. like he was her lackey for ages, had her vallaslin, she also killed titans and kept slaves and didn't really do anything to stop the other evanuris' excesses... but he still saw her as a respectable figure. and flemythal in dai seemed to not begrudge him for rebelling either. like it's so common in politics for somewhat well intentioned people to slide into "well if i lose this power, a bad person might get it! so i'll just hold onto it forever and not rock the boat, i'll only make very small changes" which was the impression i got from mythal. whereas solas eventually gave up on Elvhen Voter Reform and started running an insurgency instead.

i thought that was really interesting as a concept, especially since it's so rare to see women in those types of morally complex roles. and she clearly tipped over into more vengefulness after being betrayed, which is neat too! but oof. in veilguard she either comes off as ordering solas to do all his crimes that he's then guilt ridden for, (even the ones like forging weapons, smh, he's stealing june's job!!) or as the most generically bland person.

Yeah it's too bad. It feels like they were going somewhere having Flemeth appear in three games and drop ominous lines. I don't think we got the intended conclusion to her story.

[the-phoenix-heart]

miscellaneous thoughts about the Wisdom Saga

I imagine that the fight is happening right in front of Penelope's door and god it's juicy to imagine that your son is about to be killed by these suitors, but you can't reveal yourself.

Also imagining that Penelope and Telemachus's doors have some sort of contraptions on them to make them impossible to open? That's why the suitors can't just break in, they literally don't have the mechanism to open it. Which is why they ask Telemachus to open her door. Plus it just makes sense? These are rowdy suitors who are probably wrecking shit in the main halls, they can't have them doing that in the royals' rooms.

I personally imagine Athena not looking at Telemachus during the fight at first. Like, she appears behind him back to back with her arms crossed and then she looks at him when she's done being broody because he's so sweet.

That scene on the cliff that scene on the cliff-okay first of all Ody's monologue about all he's sacrificed and all his pain I like to think has Calypso thinking about her own past during the Titan War, but ALSO-also. When he's hearing Polites, Eurylochus, and Penelope's voices idk what the stream did for it but I'M thinking of it as them tormenting him in his mind. And like, I'm imaginig that Polites looks broken because he got crushed but he also has his eyes gouged out and he's holding Tiresias's staff and has a crown of lotuses, Eurylochus has a cow's head on as well as holding the wind bag and has lichtenberg figures on him, and Penelope's lower half is detached from her with a red x between her upper body and a mermaid's tail PLUS she's got eel heads around her. You get it they represent the different saga's and the different atrocities that happened you get it.

GOD GAMES I think while Athena is talking to Hephaestus the mural behind her is probably a commemoration of that time he trapped Aphrodite and Ares in bed ("He was betrayed and then imprisoned" that part of the song) and then when she mentions "he can still build a future with those who miss him" Aglaea comes up to him and like gives him a little beverage because he's in his forge you know and that's what gets him to say release him.

This last one has like, no basis in anything-is not even APPROACHING canon, but my brain says it would be such a fun idea if like Athena is struggling to corporealize after Zeus's attack, but then you see Poseidon behind a pillar raise his hand and a (sea green) tear roles down her face and when it hits the ground it ripples and Quick Thought activates with it's clock face and THEN she's seeing the memory of Odysseus and the motivation for Poseidon is he WANTS Odysseus to be free because he WANTS to kill him.

anyway, brain worms, brain rot, yada yada yada.

[whatwooshkai]

hey!!! could i request a 6 for the smoke and mirrors ask game? or really whatever number hasn't been requested yet lol

No one knows how it started. No one ever does.

And yet, here they are, listening to Heatwave and Chase argue about something petty again.

"Ooh, trouble in paradise," Blades croons, letting his helm loll over the back of the couch. "Mom and Dad are fighting again."

Boulder heaves a full frame sigh from next to him.

Heatwave and Chase have long since shorted out their universal translators, as they can't handle the amount of words being spit out at once, now the humans are watching on in a mix of confusion and fascination.

But it's not like Blades can really understand it either. Both Heatwave and Chase have really thick regional accents that tend to come out in full force when they fight, and they start slipping back into their mother languages the further and further they get into it.

The problem is, neither of them speak the other's.

"What are they arguing about?" Cody hazards to ask, wandering up to the couch. "They stopped speaking English a while ago."

"They never started," Blades mutters. "But I don't know. For Chase, I think he's speaking Iaconi, but I have no idea what Heatwave's speaking."

"They're speaking different languages?" Dani wanders over, putting her hands on her hips. "I thought you guys only had one language on Cybertron."

"I hope you realize how stupid that sounds," Blades drawls, and Dani at least has the decency to look a little embarrassed. "Of course we have different languages. We speak what the titans spoke."

"The titans?" Dani and Cody ask at the same time.

Blades sighs. "Boulder, you know more about this," he says, tapping the mech's shoulder. "Linguistics and shit. History."

The argument seems to be winding down, as Heatwave is taking deep vents and is clearly waiting for Chase to stop calmly speaking in a language he doesn't understand.

Boulder perks up almost immediately. "Hold on," they say, beginning to pull datapads from their subspace. "Let me pull up stuff on the titans. It really is incredibly interesting, there's a great article in here about language and how if it's instinctual only to sparks from hot spots or learned, and the difference between language code between cold constructs, forged mechs, and those who's sparks were born of bonds-"

Dani's gone visibly pale while Cody has absolutely lit up, immediately peppering Boulder with questions.

Blades sighs and turns back to the TV. With all that taken care of, he can finally get back to his game.

[magnificentwolfface]

Luke Castellan is one of the most compelling and tragic characters in the Percy Jackson series, embodying the blurred lines between hero and villain. To fully understand Luke, one must look beyond his actions and delve into his motivations, pain, and the circumstances that shaped him. Luke is neither entirely a bad guy nor a good guy—he is the product of his experiences, a person who sought justice in a deeply flawed system.

Luke’s Childhood and his roots of pain

Luke’s story begins with abandonment. His father, Hermes, largely ignored him, leaving Luke to navigate a world where monsters lurked around every corner, and he had no one to protect him. As a young boy, Luke craved his father’s acknowledgment and love. Hermes, the god of travelers and messengers, was distant, a stark reminder of the gods' inability—or unwillingness—to care for their mortal children.

This lack of connection was a crushing blow to Luke. He felt discarded and unimportant, a sentiment that grew into bitterness. Luke's anger wasn't just directed at Hermes but at the Olympian gods as a whole. The gods, with their immense power, seemed to shirk their responsibilities, leaving their children to fend for themselves in a world rife with dangers they themselves created. Luke’s pain was rooted in a sense of injustice: why were demigods forced to bear the burdens of their divine parents' legacies?

Thalia, Annabeth, and the concept of family

Luke found some solace in the makeshift family he created with Thalia and Annabeth. Their bond was forged in hardship, running from monsters and surviving in a hostile world. Luke became a protector and an older brother figure to Annabeth, who looked up to him as a source of strength. For Thalia, Luke was an equal, someone who shared her frustrations with the gods. Together, they dreamed of a world where demigods wouldn’t have to suffer, where they could be free from the constant threats posed by their divine parentage.

However, this sense of family was fragile. When Thalia sacrificed herself to save Luke and Annabeth, Luke felt the weight of guilt and failure. He believed he had let her down, further fueling his resentment toward the gods who had put them in such a position. Even with Annabeth by his side, Luke began to see their fight for survival as a losing battle. The gods had abandoned them, and he believed it was time for demigods to take matters into their own hands.

The betrayal and the role of Kronos

Luke’s decision to align with Kronos was not made lightly. It was born out of years of pain, frustration, and a desire to change the system. Luke saw Kronos not just as a way to overthrow the Olympians but as a chance to create a better world for demigods—a world where they wouldn't be pawns in the gods' games. In his eyes, the Olympians were tyrants who deserved to fall.

However, this alliance came at a cost. Kronos exploited Luke’s vulnerabilities, using his bitterness and hurt to manipulate him. While Luke believed he was fighting for justice, Kronos twisted his ideals, turning him into a weapon against the very people he once cared about. This is where Luke’s moral complexity shines: his intentions were noble, but his methods became increasingly destructive.

Luke's relationship with the gods

Luke’s anger toward the gods is understandable when viewed through the lens of his experiences. The gods often appeared indifferent to their children’s struggles, only intervening when it suited their own agendas. Camp Half-Blood, while a sanctuary, was also a reminder of this neglect—demigods were gathered there not out of love but because they were useful in the ongoing war against the Titans and other threats.

Hermes, in particular, bore the brunt of Luke’s anger. The lack of meaningful connection between father and son left a void that Luke tried to fill through rebellion. Hermes’s sorrow at Luke’s ultimate fate is a poignant reminder that the gods, despite their flaws, are not entirely emotionless. But their inability to bridge the gap between themselves and their children highlights a systemic failure.

Luke’s legacy as a tragic hero

Luke’s final act—sacrificing himself to defeat Kronos—cements his status as a tragic hero. He recognized the darkness he had allowed into his life and chose to atone for his mistakes. His death was not just a defeat for Kronos but a message to the gods: the system needed to change.

In many ways, Luke was a catalyst for change in the Percy Jackson universe. His rebellion forced the Olympians to confront their neglect of demigods and led to the promise of better treatment for their children. While his methods were flawed, Luke’s goals were rooted in a desire for justice and equality.

Neither good nor evil

Luke Castellan is not a villain in the traditional sense, nor is he a straightforward hero. He is a complex individual shaped by pain, love, and a desire to make the world better for demigods. His choices were driven by a mix of personal hurt and broader ideals, making him one of the most human characters in the series. Luke’s story serves as a reminder that the line between good and evil is often blurred and that understanding someone’s motivations is key to truly grasping their character.

There's a quote from Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo that I truly thinks fits Luke

“We are all someone’s monster.” — Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows

Why it fits:

This quote directly captures Luke’s dual nature. To Annabeth and Percy, Luke became the embodiment of betrayal—a monster who chose to fight against his friends and align with Kronos. However, Luke’s perspective complicates this: he saw himself as a liberator, fighting against the true monsters—the Olympian gods. His actions were monstrous to some but justified to himself, emphasizing the subjectivity of morality and how heroes and villains are often determined by perspective.

This is a poignant choice if you want to emphasize Luke’s complex morality and how his legacy is shaped by both his noble intentions and his tragic choices.

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