Artemis' Blessing

'''"My Hunters follow me on my adventures. They are my maidservants, my companions, my sisters-in-arms. Once they swear loyalty to me, they are indeed immortal… unless they fall in battle, which is unlikely. Or break their oath."

- Artemis explaining the Hunters '''

Artemis' Blessing is a blessing granted to a huntress by the goddess Artemis. The blessing of Artemis can only be bestowed if the hunter devotes her life to being a hunter and to never love men.

Description
This blessing gives them immortality, meaning they will never age. However they can still be killed in battle or if they break their vows to be virgins, they will continue to age and may be punished harshly by Artemis for doing so. The blessing creates a silver glow around them, as if they were 'bathed in the moon's rays'. Artemis' blessing gives the Hunters advanced senses, more animal than human, as well as natural instincts for the hunt. It also gives them enhanced strength, speed, agility, and marksmanship. Evidence to the blessing's power can be shown in the fact that the Hunters had won at Capture the Flag fifty-six times in a row. They get the blessing right after they take their oath to Artemis and join the hunt.



Any female can join the hunt. (Men are not permitted.) They can be demigods, mortals, or nymphs. Artemis doesn't really care who she takes in, as she is the guardian of all maidens. However, any being wishing to become a Hunter must say a pledge to the goddess:

"I, [your name], pledge myself to the goddess Artemis. I turn my back on the company of men, accept eternal maidenhood, and join the hunt."

After this, Artemis will decide if she approves it or not, the new Huntress of Artemis will been given immortality if she said "yes", and will join Artemis in the hunt.

Known Maidens Who Received Artemis' Blessing
"You have done well, my lieutenant. You have made me proud, and all those Hunters who perished in my service will never be forgotten. They will achieve Elysium, I am sure."

- Artemis requesting Elysium for her deceased Hunters


 * Thalia Grace
 * Zoe Nightshade (deceased)
 * Bianca di Angelo (deceased)
 * Phoebe