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Gods tend to be selfish. Even when they're helpful, they always have their own motives. That's why you have to be careful about trusting them.

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Military City
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Richard Russell Riordan
Jr.
Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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