Hades' Cabin: The Sanctuary of Shadows
"Where darkness reveals truth and death whispers of life's value." Home to the children of Hades, god of the Underworld and ruler of the dead.
Inside Hades' Cabin
The Hades Cabin stands as a solemn yet dignified testament to the Underworld's ruler. Once forbidden at Camp Half-Blood, Cabin #13 was finally constructed after the Titan War as recognition of Hades' crucial role in saving Olympus. Though few in number, the children of the Underworld possess a unique perspective on life and death that brings necessary balance to the camp. Within these obsidian walls, they find a rare sanctuary where their often-misunderstood powers are respected rather than feared.
Cabin #13 resembles an elegant gothic mausoleum, built from solid obsidian that absorbs sunlight rather than reflecting it. The structure exudes an aura of dignified darkness, with silver and platinum accents that catch what little light touches the building. Eternally burning green Greek fire torches flank the entrance, which features massive doors of black hardwood reinforced with stygian iron.
Cabin Details
The exterior walls feature bas-relief carvings depicting the various regions of the Underworld, from the Fields of Asphodel to Elysium, all rendered with surprising beauty and reverence. Diamond-shaped windows of smoky glass allow diffused light into the interior while maintaining privacy. Around the cabin grows a garden of unusual plants—pomegranate trees, asphodel flowers, and rare fungi that thrive in shadow—creating a boundary between this domain and the rest of camp.
The roof rises to a central dome studded with precious gems arranged to mimic the constellations as seen from the Underworld—an inverted night sky that glows with subtle luminescence after dark.
The majestic exterior of Cabin 13
Cabin Features
Main Chamber
Open space with high ceilings and cool obsidian floors covered with plush dark carpets.
Meditation Circle
Central area surrounded by eternally burning candles for communion with the Underworld.
Shadow Portal
A specially darkened area for practicing shadow-travel (for experienced users only).
Crystal Grotto
Small cave-like space featuring luminescent gemstones from the Underworld.
Powers and Abilities
- 🌋 Geokinesis: Control over earth, stones, and precious metals
- 🌑 Umbrakinesis: Manipulation of shadows and darkness
- 👻 Necromancy: Communication with and limited command over the dead
- 🌌 Shadow Travel: Ability to use shadows as transportation (requires training)
- 💀 Death Sense: Awareness of when and where death is imminent
- ✨ Life Aura Perception: Ability to sense life forces and their strength
- ❄️ Temperature Manipulation: Creation of pockets of cold
- 💎 Wealth Affinity: Natural understanding of precious materials and their value
Cabin Traditions
The traditions of Cabin 13 honor the delicate balance between life and death, maintaining respect for both the living and the deceased.
Dawn Rituals
- Dawn meditation on the balance of life and death
- Shadow manipulation practice
- Communication with friendly spirits
Gem Offering
- Ritual of returning precious stones to the earth
- Historical study of Underworld geography
- Ethical discussions on death-related powers
Night of Shades
- Ceremony honoring deceased loved ones
- The Pomegranate Feast (Fall Equinox)
- Cerberus Hunt training exercise
Notable Members
Nico di Angelo
Head Counselor, hero of both the Titan and Giant Wars
Hazel Levesque
Daughter of Pluto, controller of precious metals and the Mist
Damon Graves
Specialist in ghost communication and Underworld navigation
Selene Nightshade
Expert in shadow manipulation and stealth operations
Fun Facts
Perfect Temperature
The temperature inside the cabin is always perfectly cool regardless of outside weather.
Friendly Visitors
Small harmless spirits occasionally visit the cabin, visible only to children of Hades.
Growing Gems
Precious gems occasionally form spontaneously in the soil around the cabin.
Shadow Garden
Plants in the cabin garden can grow without sunlight.
Cabin Relationships
Fellow outcasts for many years, sharing a deep understanding.
Deep discussions on life, death, and justice.
Balancing death with healing, light with shadow.
Reflecting the complex relationship between their divine parents.
Voices of Cabin 13
"People expect our cabin to be all doom and gloom, but we actually understand the value of life better than most. When you know death intimately, every moment alive becomes precious."
"We don't bring death—we ensure dignity in the natural transition that awaits everyone. There's a difference."
"Shadows aren't about darkness. They're about contrast. You can't have shadows without light, just like you can't truly appreciate life without acknowledging death."
Discover Your Cabin
Think you have what it takes to be a child of Hades? Take the Percy Jackson Cabin Quiz to find out!