Magnus Chase

"Thank you, All-Father. But wherever these friends of mine are - that's my home. I am one of the einherjar. I am one of your warriors. That is reward enough."

- Magnus Chase to Odin, in The Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase is a sixteen year old homeless teenager who lives in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the Norse demigod son of Frey and Natalie Chase, as well as the cousin of Greek demigoddess Annabeth Chase.

History
Magnus was born on January 13th, 1994. When Magnus was six years old his mother and uncles got into an argument at Thanksgiving, While Magnus had no idea what the argument was about he never saw his uncles or his cousin Annabeth Chase again. When Magnus was fourteen his mother had been murdered by something with "glowing blue eyes". Since then he's been living on the streets.

The Blood of Olympus
Annabeth Chase mentioned her uncle and cousin in Boston that she never saw because her father and uncle would not get along to Percy and Piper before the three fought the Giants.

The Sword of Summer
Magnus is a sixteen-year-old who lives in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been homeless since his mother's death two years prior to the series. While sleeping under a bridge, Magnus is woken up by Blitz, a fellow homeless man, who warns him of the flyers going around that feature both his name and face. Magnus immediately senses something is wrong and, as a precaution, packs his sleeping bag. The people looking for him venture closer to his hiding spot and Magnus decides to spy on them. He learns that these strangers are in fact his cousin and uncle, Annabeth Chase and Fredrick Chase.

After overhearing their conversation, Magnus learns that his Uncle Randolph Chase told them that Magnus had been missing for two years, but didn't tell Annabeth and Fredrick until now. Magnus also learns that his life is now endangered, which is why they are looking for him. Magnus decides to visit his Uncle Randolph's place to search for answers.

While in the house, Magnus goes to his Uncle's office to find more clues. He decides to look out the window, but finds Hearth outside signaling to him that he needs to get out. Once he understands the signals, Magnus tries to leave, but finds his Uncle is right behind him. Uncle Randolph tells Magnus that his life is danger and that he needs to quickly come with him to escape somewhere. Magnus agrees after he hears loud bangs that are slowly getting closer to the house.

Once in the car, Randolph reveals that he believes the Norse gods are real and that Magnus is the son of a Norse god. They reach a pier where Randolph tells him to go towards the water, call towards a sword that he believes has been stuck there for many years, and claim it as his own. Magnus successfully retrieves the sword, but is attacked by Surt, who wants to destroy Magnus and claim the sword as his own. Blitz and Hearth intervene before Surt can attack Magnus, but quickly succumbs to his powers. After seeing his friends hurt, Magnus decides to attack Surt himself.

Appearance
Rick Riordan has stated that Magnus looks like Kurt Cobain.

General Abilities

 * Alf Seidr (Elf Magic)

Demigod Abilities

 * Healing
 * Changing the seasons (small area of effect)
 * Insensitivity to harsh temperatures.

Magical Items

 * Sumarbrander - Magnus' sword, formerly owned by his father, Frey, said to be the sharpest sword in the Nine Worlds.

Etymology
Magnus is a Latin name meaning "great". It became popular in Scandinavia after the time of the 11th-century Norwegian king, Magnus I.

Chase is a middle English surname, an occupational name for a hunter. In Middle English the word "chase" means "hunt".

When translated into their respective languages, "Magnus Chase" means "Great Hunter".

Trivia

 * Magnus Chase is the cousin of Annabeth Chase, a main character from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus.
 * There's a Chase family inside joke that Magnus looks like Kurt Cobain.
 * Magnus is left-handed.
 * Magnus has asthma, and is therefore the only known demigod with the condition.
 * Magnus originally considered himself to be an atheist.
 * Magnus hates the color blue.
 * This could be a nod at Percy Jackson's who's favorite color is blue.