Arion

Arion is Hazel Levesque's steed who acquires him during an encounter with the Amazons on the Quest to free Thanatos. He is the son of Poseidon and Demeter.

History
Initially a royal treasure of the Amazons, Arion is a son of Ceres (Demeter) and Neptune (Poseidon).

The Son of Neptune
Arion was first mentioned by Hazel, when she saw him in Alaska in her old life, where she thought she saw him eat a gold nugget, but didn't believe it was real. She followed the horse around all day trying to get close enough to it to ride, but he would always run away, eventually using his incredible speed to run far away for several decades.

Arion was later caught by the Amazons (which took many years), and caged because he couldn't be tamed by any of the members in their ranks. Queen Hylla said that Arion would only be released by the strongest female warrior, but Arion hated all the Amazons. When Hazel arrived, she pulled gold from the ground and gave it to him to eat. Later during Hazel, Percy, and Frank's escape, she set Arion free and he pulled Frank and Percy in a chariot while Hazel rode on his back. He followed Hazel all the way up to Alaska and helped her in her fight against the giant Alcyoneus. He pulls Alcyoneus out of Alaska and into Canada as he can't die in his territory. He then carried the group back to Camp Jupiter in four hours and Hazel rides him into battle against the army of the giant Polybotes and they win the battle.

Personality
Arion exhibits a highly self-confident attitude and is a bit of a bad-mouth. At one point when Arion is speaking and Percy is translating, Percy says "Dude, I've gotten suspension for saying less than that."

Abilities
"...Arion runs like the wind over land and sea."

- Hylla to


 * He has enhanced strength
 * He can run 800 miles an hour, traveling faster than sound
 * He can create sonic booms when traveling super fast
 * He can run up mountains
 * He can run on water

Trivia

 * Arion has a taste for gold and other precious metals.
 * Since he is the son of both Ceres and Neptune, he is technically a god, enabling him to help kill Alcyoneus.