Harley Collins

Princess

Seaweed

**Harley Collins** is a seventeen-year-old demigoddess and daughter of Poseidon, the god of the sea. She is a current resident of Camp Half-Blood and a member of Poseidon's Cabin.

## Character Biography

### Backstory

Harley was born in Miami, Florida to her mortal mother Reyna Collins. Her father, Poseidon, was already out of the picture at that point. Her mother was a lovely woman, she would sing the same lullaby to Harley every night. As a reminder of her father, Reyna would take baby Harley to the beach all the time. She would tell her stories, hoping Harley wouldn’t grow up with a negative opinion of him. She even took her first steps on the sand, and the two of them were happy together, even if they had nobody else. Though their happiness only lasted so long. When Harley was four, her mother was diagnosed with brain cancer, and given just about a year to live with how far along she was. Wanting to spend the rest of the time she had with her daughter, Reyna left responsibility to her sister, Eva, after she died. After Reyna passed away, a five year old Harley went to go live with her aunt, Eva, who was very bitter. She was bitter at Harley’s father for leaving, bitter at her mother for dying, and bitter at Harley for… Existing. In Eva’s eyes, as soon as Harley was born, bad stuff would happen to their family. She was a curse. Eva rose her in honor of her mother, but very reluctantly. Harley was almost never happy at home, she couldn’t stand the way Eva looked at her. Though, at school, Harley thrived. She was a wonderful student, good at making friends, and very involved with any sort of sports. Though, the one she actually stuck with was swimming. She stayed with it all throughout school, and was appointed the captain of her team when she was in high school. While she was hesitant on taking it up, she was a natural leader and had lots of fun with it.

Surprisingly enough, the monsters didn’t start attacking Harley until she was just turning sixteen. It was all very well timed too, because her aunt was becoming more and more of an asshole everyday. One night, funny enough where there was a bad storm too, Harley decided enough was enough. And she left her aunt’s house in the rain. On the way out, one of her friends, who ended up being a satyr watching over her, had to give her the rundown very quickly. Because there was a very scary monster on the way who wanted a big three kid for their lunch. Without much of a choice, considering the storm and the monster, Harley ran off with the satyr. It was a long journey from Florida to Long Island, but she made it.

### Skirmish with Stymphalian Birds

During the period of which the magical barrier protecting camp began to falter (due to the theft of Hecate's torches), Harley fought a flock of Stymphalian Birds whilst patrolling the border with Tristan Scott, Red Lasnaim and Cross Lawson.

## Personality

Harley is a naturally very bright and kind person. She greets everyone with a smile, and an enthusiastic hello. She’s very energetic, literally all the time, and it doesn’t seem like she ever runs out of energy. She is basically the definition of a himbo, strong, pretty, and very stupid. She was a good student, but it wasn’t because she got good grades. Though, under all that energetic and happy appearance, lies a violent and loud anger. Once she loses her shit, she can’t control much of what happens after.

### Fatal Flaw

Harley's fatal flaw is her **stubborness**. She is incredibly stubborn in every situation, and in every mood. She has an incredibly hard time admitting to things she actually has done wrong, giving up on literally anything, etc. Her stubborn trait can sometimes be to her benefit, but usually leads to either a meltdown, a storm, or both.

## Abilities

### Powers

* **My Domain** — Children of Poseidon, like the others, have the unique ability of aquakinesis. However, this power comes much easier to that of Poseidon’s children, as it is his true domain. While it may still be hard for a newly claimed child of Poseidon, both the power and feel for the ability of aquakinesis is slightly easier to grasp.
* **My People** — Poseidon’s children, like the rest, have the ability to communicate with sea life. The difference with Poseidon’s children is how the creatures of the sea respect Poseidon’s kin. Instead of invoking fear like a child of Ceto might, Poseidon’s children have an overwhelming sense of authority to the sea life, and find that even the most disobedient of aquatic life cannot help but give their respect.
* **Heart of the Sea** — Poseidon’s children, like the rest of the children of the water Gods, can breath under water. This takes the form of gills that appear on the demigod’s neck, making it possible to breathe underwater. Not only that, but they’re also very proficient swimmers. Even more than that of the other water Deities!
* **Home Sweet Home** — The children of Poseidon have no problem with the water, which is why any body of water can be like home to them. Even in times of distress, a sense of welcome and peace can wash over Poseidon’s children when in the water.
* **Wayfarer** — Poseidon is king of the sea. That being said, he has no problem with guiding himself, and knowing the layout of his domain. This ability is passed down to his children as well, being able to (even without any prior knowledge) navigate the sea with the utmost skill and knowledge.
* **Waterproof** — When coming out of the water, children of Poseidon will find that they are completely dry. This is an ability that can be turned on and off, however, for sometimes these children may not mind getting a little wet.
* **All Aboard!** — Poseidon has numerous sacred animals, whether they be sea or land. For this reason, most of his children are able to summon these sacred animals, as well as communicate telepathically with any of them nearby. Pretty useful, especially if you’re stranded in the middle of the desert with no means of transportation.
* **Healer** — This ability allows the user to be able to heal themselves while in salt waters. This only applies to minor wounds and bruises, however. On the plus side, this power takes little to no energy to perform.
* **Wrath of the Sea King** — One thing that Poseidon is known for is his anger. His domain can easily match his unrelenting force, especially when he is enraged. This ability can be possessed by Poseidon’s children as well. Usually triggered by something traumatic or built up, suppressed rage, the demigod can become the epicenter of an unrelenting storm, creating even hurricanes or tsunamis. This ability is insanely draining to its user.

## Relationships

### Friends

* **Cole Krause**
* **Tristan Scott**
* **Ramiel Rose**