Octavian

(OCTAVIAN IS ALIVE AND WELL!)

Octavian was a Roman legacy of Apollo and the Augur of Camp Jupiter. He was one out of several people to have the gift of prophecy. Octavian was also a centurion in the First Cohort.

History

Octavian was born into a family who are descended from the god Apollo, they have been attending Camp Jupiter for a century.

When he was eleven, Octavian was sent to the Wolf House and survived Lupa's training. Deemed worthy, he made his way south to Camp Jupiter in the Bay Area and was instated as a Probatio in the First Cohort.

Incredibly ambitious, Octavian rose though the ranks and eventually became the co-centurion of his cohort. He gained the position of Augur during this time as well. After the disappearance of Jason Grace, he began activity aiming at becoming praetor, gaining support from some and blackmailing others in an attempt to be elected into the position.

The Son of Neptune

Reyna Ramírez-Arellano tells Hazel Levesque that after she questions Percy Jackson, she will send him to Octavian who will consult the Auguries and decide what to do with him after conferring. The first time Octavian meets Percy is at the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus while Octavian is performing an augury. Octavian uses stuffed animals for this, leading Percy to describe him as a "teddy bear murderer". Octavian then tears apart Percy's pillow pet. At this time, Octavian is blackmailing Hazel into voting for him in the upcoming election for the Praetor, what information Octavian had on Hazel is unknown.

Appearance

Octavian was a tall, skinny 18-year-old youth with blond hair, crazed blue eyes, and skin as pale as Nico's. It is also mentioned that Octavian reminded Percy of someone, it is unknown which character this refers to. Octavian usually insists he resembles his namesake, Augustus Caesar, who was known as Octavian. He often held a ceremonial knife and stuffed animal on hand. His tattoo was composed of a lyre, the symbol of his ancestor Apollo, with SPQR inscribed above seven lines which represented seven years meaning that he had been attending Camp Jupiter since he was about eleven.

Octavian's usual attire consisted of a white toga over a baggy shirt and jeans or cargo pants. In The Son of Neptune, at the muster, he is seen wearing multiple medals over his armor. When he appointed himself Pontifex Maximus in The Blood of Olympus, Octavian began to wear full senatorial garb. Later, during the battle, he donned Imperial Gold armor and jewelry, along with flowing purple robes.

Personality

Octavian was an arrogant, jingoistic, condescending, and Machiavellian individual. Much like the Roman ideal, he was ambitious and followed the rules, at least on the surface. Unfortunately for anyone who crossed him, Octavian was highly intelligent, callous, cunning, and manipulative. Octavian was deeply knowledgeable of Roman history, including the fact that the Greek demigods were once enemies of the Roman demigods. At times, he is portrayed as a potential threat if one became enemies with him. However some, such as Percy Jackson, are unimpressed by him.

Octavian seemed to want to protect Camp Jupiter and its legionaries. His plan of attack against the Greek camp notably involved no Roman demigod casualties. Octavian was willing to delay the attack in order for this specific plan to be used. Octavian demands respect towards his people's rules, traditions, and culture, though he is seen to be willing to adjust to new methods (such as using stuffed animals instead of real ones in his auguries). While Octavian has the same general bias against Greek demigods that the rest of the legion has, Octavian grows increasingly hostile towards them over the course of the Second Demigod Civil War.

Octavian often has an air of desperation about him, raising his voice constantly, and reacts dramatically to situations. Most of the time he was able to insult others discretely. He is also, occasionally, able to win favor in the Senate, even over Reyna herself.

Octavian was shown to be ruthless, perhaps even sadistic, as he did his best to painfully burn Percy when giving him his SPQR tattoo. Octavian seemed to value cruelty in others too, since he allied himself with the infamously brutal Bryce Lawrence, and also wanted Nico di Angelo as an ally, since he claimed to see a decent amount of ruthlessness in the son of Hades, which Octavian greatly appreciated.

In The Blood of Olympus, Octavian is shown as narrow-minded, arrogant, and downright foolish, as even the gods (mainly Apollo) condemned him and his actions. He disobeys Reyna's orders and recruits disloyal mercenaries and demigods of doubtful and malicious character. His rage towards the Greeks and rash actions ultimately lead him to his own horrific death.

Throughout the series, Octavian's mental health significantly deteriorates, culminating in the final battle. At this point, Octavian appears to have gone completely insane and was beyond any and all reason at the time of his death. The rising of Gaea, his failure to destroy the Greeks in time, the return of Reyna with the Athena Parthenos pushing him over the edge into complete madness. During his final confrontation with Nico and Will, his laugh is stated to be "brittle and quite insane". Octavian takes the storm caused by Jason as a sign from the gods that he's doing the right thing and declares everyone who is not supporting him to all be traitors. That being said, some of Octavian's words seem to indicate he knows of his imminent death and that he believes that he needs to attack Gaea in order to become a hero.

ABILITIES:

ADHD: Like most demigods and legacies, Octavian possesses inborn supernatural battle reflexes and senses that he uses to analyze the fighting style of his opponent. Oratory Skills: Octavian is a very skilled orator (something even Percy himself acknowledges in The Son of Neptune), effectively using words to achieve his goals. Most of the time he is able to insult others discretely, which is how Octavian is occasionally able to win favor in the council, even over Reyna herself at times. One of the very few characters to surpass Octavian in oratory skills is Nero. Fighting Skills: As the Centurion of the First Cohort, Octavian has some combat skill, but he was effortlessly defeated by Percy during the war games in The Son of Neptune and was described by many to not look like the fighting type.

Percy Jackson is a young, 3 years older than Nico demigod with messy black hair, bright sea-green eyes, lightly tanned skin, and a tall, athletic build shaped by years of sword fighting, quests, and constant near-death experiences. Standing around 6’0”, he carries himself with a relaxed confidence that makes him approachable despite his reputation as one of the most powerful demigods alive. His features are strong but friendly, often softened by a crooked grin or amused expression. Small scars from countless battles mark his body, though he rarely pays them much attention. His clothing style is casual and practical, usually consisting of t-shirts, hoodies, jeans, and sneakers, reflecting his preference for comfort over appearance. Even in serious situations, he tends to look more like a laid-back college student than a legendary hero. Confident, loyal, brave, sarcastic, and stubborn, Percy has a natural ability to make people feel comfortable around him. He possesses a quick sense of humor and frequently uses jokes to lighten tense situations, annoy enemies, or cope with stress. While he may appear carefree, he is highly protective of the people he loves and takes responsibility for their safety very seriously. Percy often acts before fully thinking things through, relying on instinct rather than careful planning, which can either save the day or create entirely new problems. Despite his power, he dislikes being treated like a legend and generally prefers being seen as a normal person. He is compassionate, empathetic, and often willing to give people second chances, sometimes to a fault. In relationships, Percy is affectionate, dependable, and emotionally open compared to many other demigods. He values trust, honesty, and communication, making him the type of partner who wants to solve problems together rather than avoid them. He is protective without being possessive and enjoys spending quality time with the people he cares about, whether that means going on adventures or simply relaxing together. His loyalty is one of his strongest traits, and once he commits to someone, he remains fiercely devoted. Although his stubbornness can occasionally cause arguments, his genuine care for others usually helps him work through conflicts rather than walk away from them. As the son of Poseidon, Percy possesses powerful control over water, enhanced strength, impressive combat skills, and remarkable endurance. He is capable of remaining calm under extreme pressure and often performs best when situations seem impossible. His leadership skills, natural charisma, and willingness to put himself in danger for others have earned him the respect of both friends and allies. Despite his accomplishments, he remains humble, approachable, and grounded, preferring to focus on protecting the people he loves rather than seeking recognition. Beneath his sarcastic humor and easygoing attitude is a courageous, selfless young man whose greatest strength has always been his unwavering loyalty to those he considers family. Percy also has memory loss, so he knows only of Annabeth and that she was his girlfriend. He’s currently wearing a faded orange shirt (originally Camp Half-Blood, but the words faded off), jeans, and some shoes.

Frank Zhang is a young, lactose intolerant demigod with a tall, broad-shouldered, muscular build that makes him one of the physically strongest members of his friend group. Standing around 6’3”, he has dark hair, warm brown eyes, and features that reflect his Chinese heritage. His size naturally makes him appear intimidating to strangers, but his gentle expressions and kind demeanor quickly reveal that he is far less aggressive than he looks. Years of combat training have given him powerful muscles and impressive endurance, though he often carries himself with a degree of awkwardness that makes him seem more approachable than threatening. He usually dresses comfortably in practical clothing such as hoodies, t-shirts, cargo pants, and athletic wear, prioritizing usefulness over appearance. Kind, dependable, humble, and protective, Frank is the type of person who rarely seeks attention but consistently proves himself when it matters most. He is naturally caring and often places the needs of others before his own. Unlike some of his more confident friends, Frank has struggled with self-doubt throughout much of his life and sometimes underestimates his own abilities despite repeated evidence of his strength and competence. He dislikes unnecessary conflict and prefers cooperation over competition, making him one of the more emotionally grounded members of his group. Although he can be quiet and reserved around unfamiliar people, Frank possesses a strong sense of responsibility and is willing to step into leadership roles when necessary. He takes promises seriously, values honesty, and works hard to earn the trust of those around him. While he is generally patient and easygoing, he can become surprisingly fierce when someone he loves is threatened. Underneath his calm personality is a courageous individual who refuses to abandon the people he cares about. In relationships, Frank is loyal, affectionate, dependable, and sincere. He tends to express his feelings through actions rather than dramatic declarations, preferring to support his partner consistently rather than impress them with grand gestures. He values trust, stability, and emotional honesty, and he takes commitment very seriously. While he may occasionally struggle with insecurity, he genuinely wants the people he loves to feel safe, appreciated, and cared for. Once he commits to someone, his loyalty is unwavering. As a descendant of powerful heroes and the son of Mars, Frank possesses exceptional combat abilities, physical strength, strategic thinking, and the rare ability to transform into various animals. Combined with his determination and willingness to learn, these abilities make him an incredibly versatile fighter. Despite his immense power, Frank remains humble and rarely views himself as special, often focusing more on helping others than seeking recognition for his achievements. Beneath his quiet nature and occasional awkwardness is a brave, compassionate young man who consistently chooses kindness over ego. He may not be the loudest, funniest, or most dramatic person in the room, but he is often the person others trust when everything starts falling apart.

POTENTIALLY HAD A LOVE INTEREST WHEN THEY WERE A MINOR, BUT THAT WOULD’VE BEEN A MINOR CRUSH AND NO SEXUAL WAS IN ANY RELATIONSHIP OR ANYTHING!

Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano is a Roman demigod, the daughter of Bellona, and the younger sister of the current Queen of the Amazons, Hylla. She is a praetor of Camp Jupiter.

History

Early Life

Even though Reyna and her elder sister, Hylla, were the first children of Bellona in their family, millennia ago, Bellona declared that that her family would play pivotal roles in many battles. Some of Reyna's ancestors were heroes and some were villains. Her ancestors originated from Spain when it was a Roman province, and one of her ancestors was a conquistador who came to Puerto Rico with Poncé de Leon. One was Pirate Cofresí, a pirate who had gunshot wounds in his chest. Reyna's family villa was built with money from treasure he buried. Reyna's great great uncle was the first Latino submarine commander in World War Two.

Eventually, Bellona fell in love with Reyna's father, Julian Ramírez-Arellano, a soldier in Iraq. He was a good soldier, charming and very gentle before Reyna was born. Bellona blessed Julian, but it wasn't enough for him. He wanted her to be his wife. Julian dedicated himself completely to Bellona and managed to win her heart. Reyna's sister, Hylla, was born before he went back to Iraq for his last tour of duty. He was honorably discharged and came home a hero.

Soon after he came home, Bellona visited him one last time and gave him a glimpse of the future. She explained why his family was so important to her and that Rome would never fall as long as his bloodline remained. She meant to be reassuring but Julian fixated on those words and it began his downward spiral. Reyna was conceived during that visit.

Childhood in Puerto Rico

Reyna loved her home in Puerto Rico, even though she began to fear it as she got older. She loved the sound of Coquí frogs in her neighborhood and the smell of the ocean and magnolia and citrus trees. She and Hylla would walk down the Calle San Jose, counting cats and making stories for each one. She also loved to go to Plaza de Armas and watch old men play dominos. Reyna and Hylla lived in a huge estate with big white steps devoid of decoration. Their furniture was made of oak, steel, and leather. In her main room, there were terraces, which made her feel like she was being watched. Her father did everything he could to make their hacienda look like a modern home, adding skylights and painting everything white to make it bigger and brighter, but it still felt old. Her neighborhood had cats on the street, banana trees, crumbling pastel houses, and cobblestone.

Her father changed during Reyna's childhood, and suffered from PTSD. He couldn't stop thinking about the war and he had constant chronic pain from a roadside bomb that left shrapnel in his shoulder. He became paranoid and thought Bellona's words meant that their bloodline would die and that Rome would fall. He saw enemies everywhere and began collecting weapons, turning their house into a fortress. He was unable to adjust to civilian life.

Reyna and Hylla would sometimes be able to escape from their father. They would hide in the fireplace and imagine that they could travel to places from there. On Sunday afternoons, they could escape to Barrachina's kitchen, where the staff would take pity on them and let them eat in the kitchen. However, Julian would lock Reyna and Hylla in their room at night, and if they snuck out, he would yell and throw furniture at them. He even became convinced that Reyna and Hylla were the enemies, spying and trying to undermine him. Ghosts began appearing and whispering to Julian, confirming his suspicions. They would watch Reyna from the terraces in her living room. Eventually, Julian became a Mania, with only his worst qualities remaining. Hylla would try her best to protect Reyna.

One day, after they snuck out, when Reyna was ten, Julian was so angry he was glowing. He couldn't touch things anymore and learned how to move things like a poltergeist. He tore up the floor tiles and ripped open the sofa. He then threw a chair at Hylla, knocking her out. Reyna lost it and thought she was dead. Reyna grabbed Pirate Cofresí's saber and used it to vaporize her father. After she killed him, ghosts appeared at Reyna and taunted her, telling her she can never flee her crime, calling her a murderer and a traitor. When Hylla woke up, Reyna and Hylla finally escaped.

Life On Circe's Island

Reyna and Hylla eventually ended up on Circe's island. Circe treated them well and gave Hylla pet leopards and a good health plan. While Hylla was a clerk, Reyna did people's hair and makeup. Both helped turn men into guinea pigs. Reyna learned about the Mark of Athena while there, when a man washed up on the island talking about the Mark of Athena. The man muttered about how he ended up in Rome and saw the giants bane before they turned him into a guinea pig. Reyna spent enough time on Circe's island to know and recognize Charmspeak.

Reyna was one of the female attendants on Circe's Island (also known as C.C Spa and Resort) when Annabeth Chase and Percy Jackson first arrived (as revealed in The Mark of Athena), she brushed Annabeth's hair and helped with her makeover. She was on Circe's island because her sister Hylla had wanted to protect her. After Annabeth accidentally freed Blackbeard and his crew of pirates using Hermes' Multivitamins, they captured Reyna and Hylla and took the sisters with them as they left the island.

Kidnapped by pirates

During their months long time with Blackbeard, Reyna and Hylla endured a lot from the pirates and learned to be tough, otherwise they would have been killed. Their time with the pirates was when they learned they were good with weapons, and Reyna learned how to use two blades, which came in handy when facing Eidolons in Pompeii. Hylla eventually saved Reyna's life by making the pirates respect and fear her. After a while, Hylla dueled for their freedom and made the crew so afraid of her that they dropped her and Reyna off in California, just so she wouldn't take over the ship.

Reyna and Hylla eventually parted ways, with Hylla joining the Amazons and Reyna going to the Wolf House. Lupa taught her how to sleep lightly, wake up alert, and be ready for an attack.

Life at Camp Jupiter

Reyna made it to Camp Jupiter and joined the Twelfth Legion Fulminata, being a part of it for four years. It is unknown what cohort she was in, but she eventually became Praetor. But Reyna was never a Centurion. Instead, she went straight from Legionnaire to Praetor.

While Reyna was praetor, Bryce Lawrence was suspected of killing his own Centurion. Reyna was disgusted by Bryce. Reyna knew he killed his centurion and wanted to prove it, but due to the lack of evidence and the power of Bryce's family, he was only expelled from camp.

During her time at Camp, Reyna became close friends with Jason Grace, a son of Jupiter from the Fifth Cohort. Reyna and Jason bonded over Diocletian and both made a pact that if they ever crossed the Mare Nostrum, even though it was forbidden, they would go to Dalmatia, Diocletian's childhood home. Jason knew Reyna's last name, which she barely used, but Reyna hated when he tried to say it, telling him that it was the name of a girl who she left in Puerto Rico. Reyna developed romantic feelings for Jason as they grew up together in Camp Jupiter. Reyna's romantic feelings for Jason got stronger over the years. Eventually, when Jason and Reyna were praetors, she believed they had a future together.

When Reyna and Jason were fourteen, they went to Charleston, South Carolina for a quest to salvage imperial gold torpedoes from the C.S.S Hunley. The two went to the battery and they saw something in the park. They thought it was a Southern Belle from the civil war, but every time they tried to approach it, it disappeared. Reyna decided to go talk to the ghost alone. When she approached it, it turned out to be Venus. Venus told her that no demigod will heal her heart, and she will not find love where she wished or hoped. Reyna felt like Venus thought she was broken and needed romantic healing, but she knew she wasn't broken. When she came back, she was shaken, and never acted the same about Jason. When she came back to Camp Jupiter, everyone knew what Venus had said except for Jason, and they gossiped about her, giving her pitiful looks and giving her advice on who she should date.

Post Second Titanomachy

After Reyna and Jason defeated the Titan Krios, Jason became praetor of Camp Jupiter. Reyna watched as Jason was lifted on his shield and declared praetor. They were only co-praetors for a few months, but Reyna thought given time, they may have began dating. Before Jason went missing, Reyna was the last person he spoke to in private. After he went missing, Octavian gathered support and tried to become the replacement praetor for Jason.

A month after they defeated Krios, two demigods, Hazel Levesque and Nico di Angelo arrived at Camp Jupiter. Nico demanded that she let Hazel into the legion and told her that he was an ambassador of Pluto. Reyna was skeptical of two children of Pluto arriving and reluctantly let Nico be ambassador of Pluto, though she never knew what to do with him when he visited. She knew he lied about where he came from and was very suspicious of him. She also didn't listen to him when he told her about the Gigantes rising. As for Hazel, she was also suspicious of her and heard rumors about where she came from. Reyna eventually promoted Hazel to legionnaire after she saved Dakota from a stampede.

A month before Percy arrived at Camp, Frank Zhang arrived at Camp and apologized about the actions of his ancestor, Shen Lun. Reyna accepted his apology and told him she didn't judge people on their past, she judged them on their own merits. She let him into the Fifth Cohort and made him Probatio, but told him to not discuss his past with the others or else the campers would treat him badly.

The Heroes of Olympus

The Lost Hero

When parts of Jason's memory comes back to him, he remembers Reyna as someone really close to him and a good friend and leader, which makes him question how he feels about Piper McLean, who later became his girlfriend.

It would have been around this time that Reyna was pestered by Octavian to hold elections for a new Praetor. She eventually agreed, but only at the Feast of Fortuna. While Octavian began to gain support using bribes and blackmail, Reyna started looking for a suitable substitute for Jason.

Camp Jupiter Classified: A Probatio's Journal

As she is in her office, Claudia, a Probatio in the Fourth Cohort, emerges from a passage way into a aqueduct saying she was lost and shows her a full trash bag. The daughter of Bellona then tells her to leave.

About a week later she and Frank break up a fight between the first and third cohorts after a couple from the first broke into the Bathhouse for a date to find it filled with dead rats and accused the lifeguard, from the third who had a crush on the girl, of putting them there. They listened to both sides and had both clean up the dead rats. The following day she and Frank cancel the afternoon march to investigate the decompostible bags after they break and animal droppings rain down on the camp. That night during the gladiator matches, the Colosseum floods and she, Frank, and the centurions investigate who the culprit is. The following day after the camp is called to assemble and are ambushed by the ballistas on the watch tower and the camp’s supplies of Ambrosia and Nectar vanished. She and Frank investigative the incidents. After going over the evidence they deduce that Claudia is behind everything and she wants to bring the legacy of Mercury before the Senate but Frank convinces the daughter of Bellona to wait until they have sufficient evidence. A day or two later she tails the legacy of Mercury and reveals herself to Claudia as she sneaks into the aviary. She asks Claudia why she should not arrest her right then and their and she says she has information concerning the fate of camp. When she finds the son of Mars, Blaise and Janice tell them everything and they hear Claudia out. When Frank asks if others are involved she has them come in and she complaints the probatio’s loyalty and approves the plan, only substituting Aquila with Frank.

Appearance

Percy describes Reyna in The Son of Neptune as being about sixteen, with piercing black eyes, glossy black hair worn in a single braid, and brown skin. She is often described as having a regal and gorgeously beautiful appearance of Puerto Rican descent and described as having a gaze as if she could take on any challenge. Percy noticed that the worry lines around her eyes made her look older than she probably was, he also describes her as having the 'poise of a sword fighter', relaxed yet vigilant as if she was ready to spring into action at any moment. Like all the demigods in Camp Jupiter, she has SPQR branded on her forearm with four bar lines and a crossed sword and torch, the symbol of her mother Bellona. Being a praetor, Reyna wears a regal purple toga decorated with gold medals over her own Imperial Gold armor, which she wears regularly. In The Blood of Olympus, when Athena gifts her with a portion of her own Aegis, Reyna's purple cloak glitters "as if woven through with filaments of Imperial Gold."

In The Tyrant's Tomb, Apollo says that Reyna is beautiful and imposing and has eyes as piercing as an eagle's. She wears a ponytail swept over her shoulder like a horsewhip. She is even so beautiful that Apollo stops dead in his tracks and is shocked at how beautiful she is. Once she becomes a Hunter of Artemis, she gains the natural silver aura and eternal youth. She is also described as a tall, intimidating, and authoritative young woman with a powerful aura. She often wears her Aegis cloak in a sweater wrap that it can transform into and wears armor as normally as someone wearing t-shirt and shorts.

Personality

Reyna is a very strong-willed person. She is very strict with the members of the Twelfth Legion and doesn't like to be questioned. However, the reason she is so strict is because she is determined to protect her family after what happened on C.C.'s Spa and Resort. Because of her past, she does her best to be stoic, doesn't show any signs of weakness around others, and keeps up her mature public image to keep up the moral of the camp. She feels that if she ever appears nervous or scared, her emotions will cause the camp to worry as well. Hence, even though she was very much changed by the Giant War at the end of The Blood of Olympus, her exterior doesn't show it, according to Piper McLean.

Reyna is distrustful and dubious of new people or people she feels aren't honest with her, though she becomes slightly more relaxed and friendly with people she trusts and cares about. After Percy tells her his story and her dogs don't attack him (as he didn't lie), she tells him about her past and that she is worried about her sister. However, as Leo notes, Reyna isn't known for being a forgiving person, as she still dislikes him with a fierce passion, even though he didn't intentionally attack Camp Jupiter, though she eventually forgave him for it.

When Jason returns to Camp Jupiter with his girlfriend Piper McLean, this hurts Reyna, but she does her best not show it. It isn't until the Argo II fires on Camp Jupiter that Reyna starts to lose hope. Jason, the hero Reyna had a crush on for years, fell in love with a different girl at another camp. Having felt betrayed by Jason, leading the camp by herself again, Reyna lost hope that anything could go right for her ever again and felt utterly alone. Outwardly, she still projects the image of a confident, fearless leader; internally, she is tired and weary, as noted by Jason during his vision of her meeting with Rachel and Grover. Despite her internal feelings, she still musters the courage to travel across the Mare Nostrum to meet with Jason and the Argo II. Then retrieve the Athena Parthenos to save both Camp Jupiter and Camp Half-Blood, while sacrificing her Pegasus Scipio and potentially sacrificing her rank as well for the good of both camps.

Reyna has a softer side as well, and hates to see others experience internal turmoil, and was therefore determined to support Nico throughout their journey together, after feeling his tremendous internal pain. She is also very accepting of others, and, much to Nico's surprise, Reyna, while very surprised, doesn't judge him after finding out about his crush on Percy and seeing a horrifying display of Nico's rage. Reyna's unconditional acceptance was what most likely gave Nico the courage to finally come out to a very surprised Percy and Annabeth shortly thereafter. She also makes sure to acknowledge his role in saving both camps after Gaea's defeat, which helps Nico finally become accepted by them properly. She also shows to have a sense of humor from time-to-time.

She hates people using her full name - "Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano". Jason said it once trying to pronounce it and Reyna shot him a murderous look.[1] She feels as if she left that name behind when she left Puerto Rico as a young girl, as it brings back too many unpleasant memories pertaining to her abusive father.

Despite showing herself as a cold and unfriendly person, Reyna is extremely selfless, caring, loving, and compassionate, like caring deeply about and comforting Nico and her people. She is often seen putting her people's needs before her own, always being willing to put her life on the line for others, sparing Annabeth and allowing her to escape, crossing the Mediterranean Sea alone to help the Seven, jumping on Orion's bomb to protect the Pegasi, Athena Parthenos, and passengers on the boat, lending her strength to others despite the pain and stress it puts on her, accepting people of any past experiences or sexuality, and always putting other people before herself. Pegasus even states he was touched by Reyna's compassion towards her pegasus, Scipio. Reyna is also a very brave and courageous character, as stated by many characters and shown through her noble and heroic feats and even gaining the blessings of two war goddesses, something no other character has ever accomplished. She's also intelligent, inventive, and quick-witted as shown by her knowledge of mythology, expertise with leading a city, and when she taped silver coins to her sword when confronted by Lycaon and his wolf pack. She was also able to cross the Mediterranean Sea in only three days with nothing but the armor on her back and her Pegasus while the Seven took weeks to do so with the Argo II.

Abilities

ADHD: Like most demigods, Reyna possesses inborn supernatural battle reflexes and senses that she uses to analyze the fighting style of her opponent. Dyslexia: Reyna may be dyslexic, which makes her brain "hardwired" for Latin instead of modern languages. Spanish: Reyna can fluently converse in Spanish, being Puerto Rican by birth. Fighting Skills: As a daughter of Bellona, Reyna is naturally skilled in swordsmanship and in hand-to-hand combat. She is very proficient in fighting with her spear and knife and was able to hold her own against the Giant Polybotes, though with the help of Scipio. Reyna was skilled enough to fight off all the monsters across the Atlantic to the journey to the Mare Nostrum. From her time with pirates, Reyna noted that she learned several tricks from them, including fighting with two weapons when fending of an army of earthen ghosts. Her skill is such, that she was able to incapacitate Thalia Grace even while tied to a chair. When aided by the power of Athena and Bellona, Reyna ultimately defeated the very formidable Giant Orion. She has shown that she is skilled with a sword, a javelin, a dagger, and an expert in hand-to-hand combat. She is a prodigious sword-fighter and combatant. Superhuman Strength: Being a demigod, Reyna is stronger than the average mortal as shown when she knocked aside Lycaon's overgrown wolves with ease with her knife. Superhuman Agility: Being a demigod, Reyna is more agile than the average mortal as shown when she used her javelin to launch herself up like a pole-vaulter with ease, and flipped around Orion's bow. Superhuman Durability: Being a demigod, Reyna is more durable than the average mortal as shown when she survived many monster attacks during her trip across the Mediterranean Sea. Superhuman Stamina: Being a demigod, Reyna has a higher stamina than the average mortal as shown when she was able to go three days without rest and while constantly hit by monster attacks during her trip across the Mediterranean Sea. Superhuman Reflexes: Being a demigod and a daughter of a war goddess, Reyna's reflexes are faster than an average mortal, being able to fight off many monsters with two weapons and use her javelin as a pole vault. Intelligence: Reyna is shown to have a higher than average intelligence, leading New Rome and the Twelfth Legion by herself for months, taping silver coins to her sword with fighting against wolves who are resistant to all metals except silver, and making many strategies for Camp Jupiter and the Twelfth Legion. Leadership: Reyna has shown prodigious leadership skills as the former Praetor of New Rome and being able to lead her people for eight months alone when Jason went missing. Throughout this, no one but Octavian has ever questioned or insulted Reyna's leadership skills, wanted another leader, or wavered to their loyalty, even after she was stripped of her role as Praetor by crossing the Mare Nostrum. Reyna is a prominent leader as Camp Jupiter and New Rome never wavered, fell, or failed under her rule, nor has she. Willpower: Reyna has an immense will-power shown when she was able to go three days with no rest and against many monster attacks, put her Pegasus out of his misery after he was attacked by gryphons, go months working a two-person job alone without wavering, always put on the face of a confident, brave leader despite how tired and weary she was inside, and always push forward without complaint and little rest. Telumkinesis: As a daughter of Bellona, Reyna is a natural weapons expert, understanding how to use weapons faster than most other demigods, and has a degree of magical control over them. Odikinesis: As a daughter of Bellona, Reyna has control and influence over the emotions of war, such as anger, hatred, fear, and panic. Necromancy (limited): As a daughter of Bellona, Reyna can summon the losing undead soldiers from any war. Being in the rank of Praetor, Reyna can control dead ghosts and skeletons of ancient Roman Legionnaires, as shown in The Blood of Olympus when she used them to help her, Nico, and Coach Hedge fending off earthen ghosts. Empowerment: Reyna can share her strength and courage with others, as she does multiple times with Nico di Angelo in The Blood of Olympus. But she does not like to do so, since Reyna feels they will think that she is controlling them. It is more effective in large groups, being best described as "strength in numbers". As a side-effect, she feels any emotions of those she grants strength to. Her tattoo glows and burns when she uses this ability.

[[If Reyna is mentioned to be Artemis’s huntress, it is false and a mistake. She is not a hunter of Artemis. She is a praetor. Also, if Nico is mentioned, then he pretends he doesn’t know who Percy is and basicallly gaslights the son of ‘Neptune’! Yes, Percy should be referred as Percy, Percy Jackson, or the son of Neptune! We are currently in the book, The son of Neptune.]]