Frank Zhang

Frank Zhang is a Roman demigod of Camp Jupiter. One of the main characters in The Son of Neptune, He is the son of Mars and the descendant of Poseidon. Frank is one of the seven demigods mentioned in the Prophecy of Seven.

History
Frank is the son of Mars and Emily Zhang. From his mother, he is a descendant of Periclymenus, grandson of Poseidon and one of the Argonauts who was blessed by the god with the power to shift to animal from human. In the absence of his immortal father, Frank's grandmother helped to raise him.

However, Frank combined his ancestral gift with the powers that he inherited from Mars. As he was considered to be dangerously powerful, it was decreed that he would have a short life. At the night of his birth, Frank's immortal grandmother appeared to his family and gave them a piece of timber, warning that if and when it was burned entirely that he would die.

The Son of Neptune
When Percy reaches Camp Jupiter, the Gorgons have Frank in their arms. He then uses his water abilities to sweep up the river and force them to release the demigod before sucking them into whirlpools and crushing them with giant hands shaped out of water. Hazel helps pull him to safety after the whirlpools Percy created calmed down.

Frank has always been good at archery and hoped that it would be Apollo who would claim him, especially since he's only been at Camp Jupiter for six weeks after the death of his mother, Emily Zhang. Frank later meets up with Hazel and Percy again and they work together in a war game. The three of them make a win for their cohort.

After the games are over, Mars appears and claims Frank as his son. He also reveals Thanatos' capture and issues a quest to free him. He is then subsequently proclaimed a centurion by Reyna and the Senators of Camp Jupiter. He chooses Hazel and Percy to go along with him. During the journey, Frank harbors a secret that his life will end in flame on a piece of wood due to so many powers that he possesses. Along the way, Gaea plays with Frank, knowing that he is one of the Prophecy of Seven and will be her downfall. Frank finds confidence thanks to the goddess of rainbows, Iris, and battles several Basilisks alone.

When the group finally reaches Canada, he speaks with Mars and Grandma Zhang who encourage him to find his hidden power and save his friends. He later finds that he has the ability to change into animals due to him being a legacy of Poseidon. He battles the giant, Alcyoneus and defeats him with Hazel's help. He is able to free Thanatos at the cost of the timber which his life is tied too, making it much smaller but not gone. He also harbors feelings for Hazel, which is mutual, and the two finally share a kiss as they win the battle against Polybotes at Camp Jupiter.

He gathers with the campers in the Forum upon the arrival of Camp Half-Blood in the Argo II.

Appearance
Frank has a large and stoutly-built frame with a baby-cheeked face and black hair in a military-style cut.

Personality
Frank is somewhat pessimistic with a dislike for "Ding Dongs" and snakes. He has a slight lack of self-confidence but he is loyal and a true friend. Frank is a skilled military leader as a result of his father. He is one of the leaders of the seven in the prophecy.



Abilities

 * Combat Expertise: As a weapons master, Frank is skilled in multiple styles of fighting, specializing in archery.
 * Necromancy: With his spear, Frank had the power to consecutively summon three undead warriors who were compelled to obey him as they were under the sphere of Mars' influence before it disappeared after its third use.
 * Physical Prowess: Frank is very strong and swift.
 * Shape-Shifting: Due to his ancestry, Frank has the ability to change into any living animal such as a bear, eagle, or elephant.
 * Tactician: Frank has been shown to have great skill in battle planning and leadership.

Trivia

 * Frank is a name derived from a spear that was used by a Germanic people of the same name.
 * Zhang comes from the Chinese word for "Bow-maker," as well as "Master of bows."
 * Among the seven heroes, he is one of three along with Hazel Levesque and Leo Valdez who speaks a language not inherent from their respective godly parents.
 * He is apparently an exception among Demigods as he is diagnosed with neither ADHD or Dyslexia.
 * He is lactose-intolerant.
 * His favorite meal for breakfast is poached egg and bacon on toast with a glass of orange juice.
 * Like Meleager from mythology, his life force is connected to a piece of wood and he will die if it is ever completely burned.