If two demigods have a baby, that child would be mortal.
This outcome is based on official information regarding the nature of demigod offspring. The power and connection to the divine parentage tend to dilute over generations.
The Nature of Demigod Offspring
According to the creator of the characters and world where this scenario is relevant, the lineage passed down from the divine parent diminishes. A demigod is already a mix of mortal and divine. When two individuals with this mixed heritage procreate, the resulting offspring does not retain the demigod status.
Key Point
- It was officially stated by Rick Riordan that if two demigods had a child it would be mortal.
This means the child would not possess the typical powers, abilities, or heightened senses associated with demigods. They would live a normal human life, likely without attracting the attention of monsters or having the unique experiences common to demigods descended directly from a god.
Why Mortal?
The concept implies that the divine ichor or power isn't something that simply compounds or carries through multiple generations of half-bloods. Instead, the mortal aspect becomes dominant. Think of it as the divine ancestry becoming too distant to grant the special status of a demigod.
Implications
For demigods considering having families with each other, this has significant implications:
- Their children wouldn't face the inherent dangers associated with being a demigod (monster attacks, divine quests, etc.).
- The unique skills and abilities of the demigod parents would not be inherited in the same way a demigod inherits from a god.
- The child would essentially be a regular human, albeit one with fascinating family history.
This maintains the relative rarity and special nature of being a first-generation demigod descended directly from a god.
