Hermes' Cabin: The Travelers' Haven
"Where all paths cross and every wanderer finds welcome." Home to the children of Hermes, god of travelers, messengers, commerce, and roads.
Inside Hermes' Cabin
Cabin #11 stands as the most versatile and welcoming dwelling at Camp Half-Blood. As the domain of Hermes, this cabin traditionally opens its doors to all unclaimed demigods and visitors. Despite its often overcrowded conditions, there's a sense of camaraderie and mischievous energy that makes this cabin uniquely vibrant.
The cabin resembles a traditional summer camp lodge, with its wooden exterior painted in warm caramel brown with cream trim. The most distinctive feature is the caduceus symbol above the entrance – two snakes intertwined around a winged staff, carved and painted in gold and green.
Cabin Details
Inside, Cabin #11 is organized chaos with an open space featuring bunks arranged in efficient rows, extended sleeping areas, and a central common space. The walls are decorated with maps from around the world, vintage travel posters, and flags from different nations.
Unlike other cabins, the entrance doesn't lock – honoring Hermes' role as protector of travelers – though ironically, the cabin has the most sophisticated security systems inside to protect personal belongings from the more light-fingered residents.
The welcoming exterior of Cabin 11
Cabin Features
Trading Post
Informal corner for bartering goods and services among campers.
Message Center
Central hub for camp communications and package delivery.
Game Corner
Collection of games and entertainment for cabin bonding.
Powers and Abilities
- ⚡ Enhanced Speed: Remarkable quickness and agility
- 🔓 Lock Manipulation: Natural ability to open locks and circumvent security
- 📡 Telecommunication: Sending messages across distances
- 🧭 Travel Intuition: Natural sense of direction and navigation
- 💬 Persuasive Speech: Gift for convincing communication
Cabin Traditions
The traditions of Cabin 11 celebrate resourcefulness, adaptability, and the spirit of welcome that defines the children of Hermes.
Speed Training
- Early morning runs
- Message delivery practice
- Security workshops
Trading Day
- Bartering sessions
- Game tournaments
- Travelers' tales sharing
Midnight Exchange
- Secret trading event
- Welcome pranks
- The Great Swap
Notable Members
Luke Castellan
Former Head Counselor and skilled swordsman
Travis & Connor Stoll
Co-Head Counselors and master pranksters
Cecil Markowitz
Expert in security systems and operations
Fun Facts
Package Record
Holds the camp record for most packages delivered in a single day - 347 deliveries during the Summer Solstice celebration.
Speed Champions
Won the Camp Half-Blood relay race 5 years in a row, thanks to their inherited speed from Hermes.
Prank Masters
Responsible for the legendary "Golden Mango" incident that caused chaos in the Aphrodite cabin.
Master Key
The only cabin that has never needed to replace a lost key - they just "find" their way in.
Sacred Items & Artifacts
Coming Soon
The Cabin's Caduceus
A magical replica of Hermes' staff that glows when messages arrive at camp.
Coming Soon
Enchanted Winged Shoes
Training shoes that help new campers develop their speed abilities.
Coming Soon
The Traveler's Map
An ancient map showing secret paths and shortcuts throughout camp.
Cabin Relationships
Strong trade alliance for imported goods and luxury items. Regular customers for our delivery services.
Essential collaboration for tools, locks, and security systems. We provide rare materials, they provide craftsmanship.
Competitive but friendly relationship, often challenging each other in footraces and archery tricks.
Strong intellectual alliance, combining our resourcefulness with their strategic thinking.
Interior Features
Main Living Area
Open space with efficiently arranged bunks and creative storage solutions for maximum comfort.
Trading Post Corner
Bustling marketplace where campers exchange goods and services daily.
Message Board
Central communication hub managing camp-wide messages and package deliveries.
Game Corner
Entertainment zone featuring the world's longest-running Monopoly game (15+ years!).
Travelers' Wall
Where visitors leave their marks and stories, creating a living history of the cabin.
Hidden Storage
Secret compartments known only to cabin members, perfect for keeping valuables safe.
Voices of Cabin 11
"We're the jack-of-all-trades cabin. Need something delivered, traded, found, or maybe even 'borrowed'? We're your demigods."
"In Cabin Eleven, we don't just make space—we make belonging. Everyone's welcome until they find their place... and sometimes even after."
"Other cabins have more spectacular powers, but we survive by wit and will. Adaptability is our superpower."
Discover Your Cabin
Think you have what it takes to be a child of Hermes? Take the Percy Jackson Cabin Quiz to find out!