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Weapons are allowed. Dirty tricks are expected. But try not to kill anybody!” Tantalus smiled at us like we were all naughty children. “Any killing will result in harsh punishment. No s’mores at the campfire for a week! Now ready your chariots!

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
Author
Novelist
Teacher
Writer
Military City
USA
Richard Russell Riordan
Jr.
Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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Expected
Chariots
Children
Killing
Naughty
Trying
Result
Smiled
Like
Weapons
Harsh
Kill
Tricks
Anybody
Dirty
Ready
Punishment
Mores
Week
Allowed
Campfire

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