Camp Laoch Vs. The Riordanverse

While Camp Laoch does take a lot of inspiration from the concept of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, it is not a direct copy of any particular camp in the universe. Yes, these are children of the respective pantheons, and yes, they are gifted with otherworldly abilities, but there are many key factors that differ.

### Is Camp Laoch in the same universe as PJO?

Yes and No. Yes in that Camp Laoch is one of the safe havens for Norse and Celtic demigods in the world. However, campers and camp staff know next to nothing about Camp Half-Blood Camp Jupiter, Brooklyn House, or any other safe haven. They assume there must be pockets for demigods to live and thrive around the world, but not their names or who inhabits them. They often hear crazy rumors, but most write it off and not think too much of them

### How does the world remain hidden from mortals?

The mist! This concept remains from the Riordanverse. Whether it is the gods themselves hiding the truth, a magic that keeps mortal eyes from truly understanding, or something else entirely, 'the mist' is the veil that hides the world of demigods and monsters from the world of mortals.

### How does Camp Half-Blood run?

A quick rundown for those unfamiliar - Camp Half-Blood functions like a traditional sleepaway summer camp in your world. Cabins are split by godly parent, and originally only the 12 main gods had cabins. Unclaimed children lived in the Hermes Cabin. Greek demigods are known not to live very long and are constantly attacked in the mortal world, especially if their parent has great strength or significance. The more powerful a demigod, the more likely they live at camp year round. Campers have been known to age out, but many live painful lives outside of the protections of camp. After the events of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, all minor gods have cabins for their children, and all demigods must be claimed by their 13th birthday.

### How does Camp Jupiter run?

A quick rundown for those unfamiliar - Camp Jupiter does not run exactly like Camp Half-Blood. It is a much more structured and almost militaristic camp, with campers split into legions based on ability and strength instead of their godly parent. They run in a way that is very reminiscent of ancient Roman life. Roman demigods are much more likely to live at camp year round, as they have schooling available. Roman demigods also tend to live longer, as they have a section of camp for adult demigods, along with a university for demigods to attend.

### How does Brooklyn House Run?

A quick rundown for those unfamiliar - the Egyptian stories in the Riordan-verse rely less on demigods and more on magicians. These individuals are gifted in the ways of ancient magic, and can be descendent of the great pharaohs of old. Some can also become vessels for the gods, though it is not recommended to agree to that arrangement for long. There are many houses throughout the world, Brooklyn being the main hub in America. Students come to learn magic, their lineage, and to protect themselves and the high magicians.

### Does Hotel Valhalla exist?

A quick rundown for those unfamiliar - After a heroic death, a valkyrie may determine a soul suitable to dwell in the halls of Valhalla as part of the army that will fight during Ragnarok. Within the Riordanverse, this place functions like a hotel! So, yes! Valhalla certainly exists and is well known to the campers at Camp Laoch. However, they do not know how the realm actually functions. Any residents that find their way into camp (whether for the first time or to visit) that divulge how Valhalla is will have those details wiped from the minds of campers within the boundaries of camp.