Android isn't far off the mark. There's definitely something artificial about them: designed and assembled by a creator rather than born, their very nature controlled by a series of instructions and codes. Outside of Heaven they grow beyond their original function, but they may still have more in common with a rogue artificial intelligence than a creature of flesh and blood.
Will paints an even bleaker picture of what life at his demigod camp is like. Michael wonders a little at why gods would want half-breed children at all, if attracting monsters and running errands is all they're good for. Surely they could force human worshippers to do their bidding instead.
"Unpleasant. As expected of pagan gods, I suppose. That habit of attracting monsters doesn't translate to this world, does it?"
If so, Solvunn might make for a more difficult place to live than most, surrounded by dark woods and rumours of evil creatures roaming at night. He might be lucky to live in the Free Cities instead.
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Will paints an even bleaker picture of what life at his demigod camp is like. Michael wonders a little at why gods would want half-breed children at all, if attracting monsters and running errands is all they're good for. Surely they could force human worshippers to do their bidding instead.
"Unpleasant. As expected of pagan gods, I suppose. That habit of attracting monsters doesn't translate to this world, does it?"
If so, Solvunn might make for a more difficult place to live than most, surrounded by dark woods and rumours of evil creatures roaming at night. He might be lucky to live in the Free Cities instead.